Episodes
           I Could Never Be Christina Ochoa: Christina talk about the upcoming seasons of Animal Kingdom and A Million Little Things, and what she'd like to see from her characters --- How she went from driving for Uber to starring in four television series in three years --- How she balances her love of acting with her love of science --- What she does for her "escape"             Follow Christina on Social Media: Twitter: @Christina_Ochoa   Follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram:...
Published 06/11/19
           I Could Never Be Tiya Sircar — Sircar shares why she felt an incredible connection with her costars on her Netflix movie, Good Sam, and why she's hoping for a sequel — How she pushed forward after not working for a whole year when she moved to Los Angeles — What she learned early in her career playing roles such as "Doctor #1" and "Student #1 — Why she wants to play a character who dances in her next role — Why success is much more than money or fame                Follow Tiya on...
Published 06/03/19
 I Could Never Be Trent Shelton -- Trent shares his rise to playing professional football -- How he overcame the depression that came with getting injured and realizing the NFL wasn't his ultimate purpose -- What his sink or swim moment was in life that made him head down the path of motivating others -- The power of planting a seed in someone -- How he uses facing his fears to grow Follow Trent on Social Media: Twitter: @TrentShelton Follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram: @TheOnlyMC...
Published 05/17/19
 I Could Never Be Gabrielle Ruiz — Gabrielle shares the casts' emotions during the final season of Crazy Ex Girlfriend — How Lin Manuel Miranda helped her book the role of Valencia Perez on Crazy Ex — What she learned on Broadway that helped her become a better actor — The importance of timing, and building a foundation on which to grow — How the definition of success changes throughout life Follow Alexandra on Social Media: Twitter: @gabrielleruiz   Follow Michael on Twitter and...
Published 05/07/19
I Could Never Be Chad Coleman -- Coleman shares his thoughts on recent seasons of The Walking Dead -- Why he's optimistic The Orville will get a third season -- He talks about how life circumstances (being born premature, growing up in foster care, and being bullied) forced him to have a fighter's mentality -- What causes a script or project to fail -- The one thing he wants to be remembered for.  Follow Chad on Social Media: Twitter: @ChadlColeman   Follow Michael on Twitter and...
Published 04/30/19
  I Could Never Be Alexandra Barreto — Alexandra talks about her directorial debut film, Lady Hater, which premieres at TriBeCa Film Festival at the end of April — How she’s trying to change the stereotypes of feminine vs. masculine women — The ways she and husband, Rider Strong, help each other grow in Hollywood and their careers — How she’s managed the ups and downs of work and being an actress for over 15 years — How to embrace beliefs, even if they seem crazy Alexandra Barreto is an...
Published 04/23/19
  I Could Never Be Paul Greene -- Green shares he has heard "no" in over 600 auditions, with a success rate of just 5% -- Why success is better after failure -- How the Lori Loughlin allegations have affected their Hallmark When Calls the Heart cast and crew -- How to grow from adversity -- Why he's overjoyed about the show getting picked up for Season 7 Follow Paul on Social Media: Twitter: @PAULGREENEMEDIA   Follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram: @TheOnlyMC HELPFUL LINKS: Website -...
Published 04/16/19
I Could Never Be Egith van Dinther -- Dirther shares a day in the life of being an internationally published model -- The dedication the comes with having to maintain a model image, and what she has to say no to -- What sets top models apart from everyone else who just looks good in photos -- How she almost had to quit modeling in the United States -- The work she's doing to be known as more than just a model Follow Egith on Social Media: Twitter: @Egith Follow Michael on Twitter and...
Published 04/09/19
I Could Never Be Doug Jones -- Jones talks about how he got into playing characters covered in makeup -- How he went from being made fun of for his lanky stature, to being loved for it -- How he first met Guillermo del Toro -- Does he want to play someone NOT covered in makeup? -- The importance of establishing a good reputation in Hollywood. Follow Doug on Social Media: Twitter: @ActorDougJones Follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram: @TheOnlyMC HELPFUL LINKS: Website -...
Published 03/26/19
I Could Never Be Lindsay McCormick - McCormick, who has worked for ESPN, CBS Sports, and other big networks, shares how she thrived in a male-dominated industry -- The pressure that comes from being one of the few women in sports broadcasting -- Why she believes the #MeToo pendulum has actually swung too far -- The role faith plays in her life and career, and her not-so-random coincidences -- Her predictions for college basketball's March Madness Follow Lindsay on Social...
Published 03/19/19
I Could Never Be Tia Carrere -- The Hollywood star reflects on her incredible 35 year acting career -- Why she is so excited for her new show, "AJ and the Queen" with RuPaul -- Carrere shares how she was first discovered, in a grocery store in Hawaii -- She says she's all-in on a Wayne's World 3 -- Why Carrere is happy her daughter doesn't want to follow in her footsteps -- What she learned from stepping away from Hollywood for awhile -- She gives advice for young actresses and actors trying...
Published 03/12/19
Soni made his film debut in Yusuf Sumer's 2010 comedy film Kaka Nirvana, alongside Rachel Quinn. In 2013, Soni was cast in the Amazon Studios original series Betas. The series was cancelled after one season. In 2014, Soni appeared in commercials for AT&T. In 2015, Soni appeared in Other Space, a series created by Paul Feig, as Captain Stewart Lipinski. The series was also cancelled after one season. That same year he appeared in episodes of Melissa & Joey The Goldbergs, and 100...
Published 03/05/19
LaJourdain J. Birden Sr. is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. A 5'10", 157-lb. wide receiver, Birden graduated from Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon and the University of Oregon. Follow JJ on Social Media: Twitter: @jjbirden Follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram: @TheOnlyMC HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter -...
Published 01/15/19
Katherine McNamara is the lead actress on Freeform's Shadowhunters and stars on CW's Arrow. However, 12 years ago she had no idea acting was in her future. At that time, she loved math and wanted to be an economist. However, circumstances aligned for McNamara to land a role in a local theater in Missouri, which lead to a role on Broadway, and her career took off. She has a "Nike" attitude: she just does it! When obstacles or opportunities arise, she doesn't overthink them and trusts her gut....
Published 01/09/19
Richard Schiff is an actor and comedian who has graced television and movie screens for over 20 years. But it took much longer than that for Schiff to even break into the industry. Not until he turned 33 did Schiff land his first role, a tourist on the show Cheers. Since then, he's starred in The West Wing, Man of Steel, and currently stars in Ballers and The Good Doctor. Follow Richard on Social Media: Twitter: @Richard_SchiffInstagram: @TheRichardSchiff Follow Michael on Twitter and...
Published 01/08/19
While acting might not always have been the goal for Aleks Paunovic, entertaining people has. He grew up in a family with three generations of boxers, and that competitive spirit has driven everything he's done. When his own boxing career took a hit due to an injury, Paunovic turned to acting in his 30's. He says he was the "grandpa" of his acting classes and certainly felt the awkward looks of people second guessing his late-blooming. But perseverance paid off as the roles started to come....
Published 12/11/18
Amanda Fuller is best known for her starring role on Last Man Standing, as well as Orange Is the New Black. She's has has a phenomenal year, as both shows are huge fans favorites and have seen incredible ratings. But the path for Fuller to get to this point in her career took lots and lots of work, and staying driven in the face of adversity. Before these shows, she had eight pilot shows that filmed, but didn't get picked up. For Fuller, it seemed like an annual letdown. But she stuck to what...
Published 11/27/18
Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “I Could Never Be.” Danny Trejo is a leading man in Hollywood with a success story that seems like a movie itself! He started down a path of drugs at age 8, and spent significant time behind bars in many California jails. It wasn't until Cinco De Mayo in 1968 that his life changed. He was allegedly involved in a fight in prison and thought he would be put to...
Published 11/19/18
Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “I Could Never Be.” Raelle Tucker is a Emmy-nominated Hollywood showrunner, producer, and writer. She is currently the executive producer and showrunner for Sacred Lies, on Facebook Watch. She also played significant roles in Netflix's Jessica Jones as well as HBO's True Blood. For someone responsible for so much content on television, it may come as a shock to...
Published 11/13/18
Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “I Could Never Be.” Areva Martin is one of the nation’s leading voices in the media. An award-winning attorney, advocate, legal and social issues commentator, talk show host and producer, Areva is an audience favorite on a long list of shows from Dr. Phil, The Doctors to World News Tonight. A cohost on the new daytime syndicated talk show on CBS, Face the Truth,...
Published 11/06/18
Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “I Could Never Be.” Kenny Aronoff is one of, if not the greatest, pop/rock drummers of all time. He has played with John Mellencamp, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Segar, Jon Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles. He has played drums on more than 60 Grammy-nominated recordings and over 300 million records sold feature his work. What sets Aronoff apart from...
Published 10/30/18
Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “I Could Never Be.” Taylor Offer is the cofounder of FEAT Socks, a multi-million dollar apparel company that focuses on socks and hoodies. He and his business partner made the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Retail and Ecommerce. Though now a very successful and thriving brand, Feat actually was born on a college campus, where, as a student, Offer started...
Published 10/23/18
Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “I Could Never Be.” Jessica Parker Kennedy Jessica Parker Kennedy is an actress, currently starring as Nora West-Allen on CW's The Flash. Nora is the daughter of Barry Allen, The Flash. Previously, she has starred in Black Sales and Smallville. Follow Jessica Parker Kennedy Instagram: @jparkerk3 Twitter: @jparkerk Follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram:...
Published 10/16/18
Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “I Could Never Be.” Francesca Simone is the lead guitarist for musical artists Beyonce and Kehlani. She went viral for her performance with Beyonce at Coachella in 2018. Simone's parents took her to a Santana concert when she was younger and immediately fell in love with the guitar. She's performed in front of crowds upwards of 100,000 people, but she almost...
Published 10/09/18