Today's Guest: Kyle Bornheimer, actor, "Worst Week," "Perfect Couples" I am a Kyle Bornheimer fan. This guy made me laugh so much and so hard as Sam Briggs in one short season of 2008’s “Worst Week” that I will watch him in anything. He’s equally adept at subtle spoken comedy as big physical gags. The... Continue Reading →
Bitch Slap star America Olivo meets Spider-Man on Broadway! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: America Olivo, actor, "Chicago P.D.," "Defiance," "DeGrassi: The Next Generation" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of shirtless, Levi Johnston wannabes… in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! If you’re enjoying Mr. Media on video, you already know that the camera loves America... Continue Reading →
Mad Men favorite Patrick Fischler cracks wise with Don Draper! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Patrick Fischler, actor, "Mad Men," "Lost," "Weeds," "Southland" The first time Jimmy Barrett appeared in a second season episode of AMC’s Emmy Award-winning series “Mad Men,” was like a sock in the jaw. Who was this 1960s potato chip shilling, insult comedian? Why was he so rude all the time? And... Continue Reading →
Seinfeld’s John O’Hurley takes to the dogs! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Who IS John O’Hurley? On Thanksgiving Day at noon, he’s the silver-haired host of The National Dog Show on NBC, a job he’s held for nine years. He’s also written a couple of dog tale-oriented books. JOHN O'HURLEY podcast excerpt: "The head of NBC Sports gave me a call. I picked up the phone... Continue Reading →
Henry Jaglom, Tanna Frederick on Queen of the Lot chemistry! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Scorsese and DeNiro have this kind of relationship. So do Spielberg and Hanks. And Scorsese has it with DiCaprio, too, now that I think of it. Every so often, a director finds his match with an actor who “gets” their material, their vibe, their je ne sais qua. That’s what’s happening between writer/director Henry... Continue Reading →
690 Maulik Pancholy is ready to defend Jack from you, Liz Lemon! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Maulik Pancholy, actor, "30 Rock," "Whitney," "Weeds" It’s war between TGS Show producer Liz Lemon and NBC suit Jack Donaghy’s assistant Jonathan! As Jonathan, Maulik Pancholy’s moments on the show have shown how much an actor can do in a confined space; have we ever seen Jonathan anywhere beyond the 20 feet... Continue Reading →
687 Neil Hopkins talks zombies, aliens and Drive Shaft lyrics! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Neil Hopkins, actor, "Lost," Skyline I suspect Neil Hopkins might see himself as a man THISCLOSE to a career breakthrough. You probably know him best as Liam Pace, Charlie’s heroin-addicted brother and bandmate in a couple of backwards-looking episodes of ABC’s “Lost.” He's also had recurring roles on HBO’s “Big Love” and the... Continue Reading →
Would posting this sooner have saved ABC’s My Generation? (Probably not!) PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guests: Daniella Alonso and Michael Stahl-David, actors, "My Generation" (Note to listeners: We make every effort to post celebrity interviews in a timely manner. Unfortunately, ABC canceled its freshman drama, My Generation, after just two weeks. But rather than shelve this conversation with two of its stars, we're posting it anyway because they... Continue Reading →
30 Rock’s Toofer, Keith Powell, loves Judge Judy! INTERVIEW
Keith Powell plays 30 Rock's Toofer on the NBC sitcom. He’s one of the comedy writers on “TGS,” the show-within-the-show.His nickname refers to his position on the staff: he’s both a Harvard grad and a minority, hence a two-for-one hire for human resources. That said, however, Toofer gets no respect, no respect at all.... Continue Reading →
659 Scott Adsit makes 30 Rock producer Pete Hornberger unforgettable! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Scott Adsit, star of NBC's "30 Rock." Am I the only one who, when "TGS" producer Pete Hornbergerwalks into and out of a scene on “30 Rock,” thinks of Johnny, the airport control worker in the Airplane! movies? That character, played by Stephen Stucker, stole many a scene Lloyd Bridges was in... Continue Reading →