Episodes
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos, Not Today Pal) returns this week to share her cathartic breakdown and the work she’s done over the last five years to process her journey with MS. Jamie-Lynn talks about her move to Austin and how Rob Iler and she were adopted into the YMH Studios family. We also talk about her love for The Sopranos, the proper way to shush somebody, and asking for help when you need it most. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside 🟠 Discover:...
Published 10/24/23
Candice King (The Vampire Diaries, After We Collided) joins us this week and is an open book - talking about her experience with the cast and crew of Vampire Diaries, how there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach with therapy, and the stress of shifting relationship dynamics like divorce. Candice shares stories about how the shows she’s been a part of have helped people during lulls in their lives and how a series can be that safe space for people. We also talk about curating your social media...
Published 10/17/23
Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Dream Warriors) joins us this week to share her experience as one of the most iconic scream queens as Nancy in A Nightmare on Elm Street and what her opinion of horror as a genre has turned into. Heather opens up and shares her struggles losing a child to brain cancer, and why Mike Flanagan’s script in Midnight Club resonated so much with her at that time. We also talk about her sacrifice during the making of Dawn of the Dead, what it was like...
Published 10/10/23
Vincent D'Onofrio (Law & Order, Full Metal Jacket) joins us this week and opens up on his process of letting go on set, fully embracing the idea of failure in service of a better artistic performance. Vincent is candid about his decade long experience on Law & Order - from the burnout he suffered on set, to the disdain certain crew had for his choices in the role, to the gratitude he had for the actor it helped him become. We also talk about the intensity on set shooting Kubrick’s...
Published 10/03/23
Ryan Kelley (Teen Wolf) joins us this week and talks about his unique experience of growing up as a child actor with 14 siblings and hitting it big on one of MTV’s most successful series Teen Wolf. Seeing Ryan was a blast from the past - we open with him remembering guesting on Smallville and how it was his gateway into taking acting seriously. We also get into working with Clint Eastwood, how he keeps a purpose to avoid depression, and why he curbs expectations to avoid...
Published 09/26/23
Anthony LaPaglia (Empire Records, Without a Trace) joins us this week to share story after story from his incredible tenure in this industry and how he’s been able to sustain such a respected career. Anthony drops a bomb when he talks about his recent ‘induced coma,’ the visions he had coming out of it, and the positive changes it brought to his life. We get into a lot this week… like stories of standing up to Val Kilmer, the harsh pressures of being the eldest son in an Italian family,...
Published 09/19/23
Jamie Kennedy joins us this week to reflect on his tenured career making cult classics like Scream and Malibu’s Most Wanted, while pointing out how much the industry has changed and where he sees it devolving. Jamie was so open this week - he really got to us when he shared stories from his parents’ passing, the regrets he had throughout the process, and his advice on ‘cleaning your side of the street.’ We also talk about more Rotten Tomatoes conspiracies, his validation from Malibu’s Most...
Published 09/12/23
Awesome episode this week! James & Oliver Phelps (Harry Potter, Fantastic Friends) joins us to share their experience in one of the biggest film and media franchises of all time - Harry Potter. The boys share funny stories from their journey as the Weasley twins from auditioning in different clothes, to preventing tanning while on vacation, to talking about weekend plans with Dumbledore. James and Oliver also talk about the dichotomy of their relationship on their travel show, their twin...
Published 09/05/23
Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter) joins us this week to share what it was like growing up in the middle of one of the largest film franchises of all time in Harry Potter - going from age 9 to 19 as Ginny Weasley. Bonnie talks about growing up on set with her fellow cast mates and the love she had for the late great Alan Rickman and Robbie Coltrane. We also talk about the power of vulnerability, bringing human emotions into serious world problems, and her joy for directing. Thank you to our...
Published 08/29/23
Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) gets candid with his experience on Vampire Diaries from the stress filled, frantic auditions to the burn out of the CW hit show spanning nine years. Paul talks about the importance of therapy and opens up on the lowest point in his life, despite being at the height of his career. He also talks about receiving advice from William Shatner for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, his brotherly bond with Ian Somerhalder, and his good boy...
Published 08/22/23
Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird, Richard Jewell) joins us this week to share how he mentally prepares for his transformative character roles in projects like Richard Jewell and Blackbird, while also being present, hilarious, and able to do a mean Gilbert Gottfried impression. Paul opens on the dualities he’s faced throughout his life and how he’s been able to rewrite his narrative of destructive self-talk. We also talk about our shared connection to Clint Eastwood, why Chris Farley was his...
Published 08/15/23
Helen Slater (Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean) joins us this week to talk about her experience being thrust into the iconic role of Supergirl at 18 years old and the many different pressures and difficulties that came along with it. Helen was so open this week - she gets candid about her desire to act and the deep fulfillment that she receives in studying mythology. We also talk about her deep bond with Helen Hunt, the hurdle she had to cross to get her parents’ acceptance for acting,...
Published 08/08/23
Rachel Bilson (The O.C., Jumper) joins us to clarify some important questions we had, like: is farting in a relationship kosher and does coffee constitute dating… In all seriousness, she was great this week. Rachel talked about the idea of listening to how your body responds to certain triggers around past traumas, the importance of taking accountability for your own actions, and how difficult it is to parent (let alone co-parent) in a world full of doom and gloom news cycles. We also get...
Published 08/01/23
Néstor Carbonell (Bates Motel, Lost) joins us this week and shares his experience coming from a family of Cuban exiles, following expectations of going to Harvard, and then using leverage to make a name for himself on one of the biggest shows of all time… Lost. Néstor was great this week. We talked about his humble beginnings, and never ‘taking for granted’ his countless guest-starring roles. We also talk about his curveball on The Dark Knight, handling rejection, and the funny story of his...
Published 07/25/23
🚨 This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. For more information visit: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ Carrie-Anne Moss (Matrix, Memento) joins us this week to share the work she’s done to be able to sustain such a career in this industry by prioritizing internal validation over external praise and not feeding into the false hype of Hollywood. Later in the episode Carrie-Anne talks about the joy and support she received while filming the Matrix films, however the freedom while...
Published 07/18/23
Seann William Scott (American Pie, Dude Where’s My Car?) joins us this week to share why his new film The Wrath of Becky was so fulfilling and how they were able to create a perfect blend of comedy and horror. Really appreciate Seann getting open this week… He talked about some of his lowest points in life and why he‘a always maintained a sense of gratitude throughout his career. Of course, we also talk about his opinion of Stifler in American Pie, his time on Old School with Will Ferrell,...
Published 07/11/23
Dee Wallace (Cujo, E.T.) joins us this week and shares her passion for teaching life, creation, and manifestation while taking us through the heartbreaking loss that triggered transformation. Dee defends the impact that horror films can have on children while sharing awesome stories from her time filming Cujo, The Hills Have Eyes, and other classics. We also talk about her experience shooting with Steven Spielberg, the idea of controlling your own energy, and trying to keep up with Dudley...
Published 07/04/23
Andrew McCarthy (Pretty in Pink, Weekend at Bernie’s) joins us this week to talk all about his New York Times Best Selling book “Walking with Sam” and how he’s learned from tumultuous experiences with his own family how important it is to have honest, adult relationships with his children. Andrew goes on to talk about his relationship with the Brat Pack, how the association negatively impacted his career, and what it’s been like reuniting with its members. We also talk about his opinion...
Published 06/27/23
Eric McCormack & Steven Weber (Will & Grace, Wings) join me this week on Inside of You to talk about their new show Eating Out… get your heads out of the gutter. We go back and forth over our journey in the industry and how - as time progresses and mortality sinks in, we begin to move past ‘the superficial’ and allow ourselves to get deeper. These two were a blast, make sure you check out their new show! We also talk about Eric‘s feelings about the reboot of Will & Grace, Steve’s...
Published 06/20/23
James Gunn (Co-CEO of DC Studios) returns to the pod this week to talk about his takeover of the new DC content slate, the differences between DC and Marvel, and all the pressure that comes with creating a new Superman film. James goes back and discusses the impact that creating Guardians of the Galaxy had on his career and how ‘allowing himself to give a s***’ was a large catalyst to its success. We also talk about embarrassing Chris Pratt moments, whether or not there are too many superhero...
Published 06/13/23
Gates McFadden (Star Trek, Labyrinth) joins us this week to share her decades worth of experience with Star Trek - from her true feelings about certain storylines, to her bond with the Next Generation cast, to her favorite reveals in Picard. After some ‘inside baseball’ talk about our shared passion for podcasting, Gates shares terrifying stories of coming face-to-face with her stocker multiple times… before there were safeguards or laws that protected women from predatory men. We also talk...
Published 06/06/23
Switching it up this week folks - we have a fun episode. Welcome in, Warren Eckstein, animal trainer to the stars, former mob-boss dog behaviorist, and… my uncle! If you’ve been listening for a while now, hearing little clips about my family, then you’re going to enjoy this episode. Warren shares classic stories training dogs for Hollywood royalty like Rodney Dangerfield, Al Pacino, Lily Tomlin, and more. We also talk about his unique friendship with David Letterman, Howard Stern’s strange...
Published 05/30/23
Paul Abdul (American Idol, Forever Your Girl) joins us for (quite possibly) our longest interview with story after story that will leave your jaw dropped. From changing her identity to become a Laker Girl, to being baby-sat by Michael Bolton, to choreographing the Jacksons, to surviving a plane crash, to having a psychic tell her about her future with American Idol years before it aired… Paula shares it all this week! Huge thank you for her openness, especially when it came to our shared...
Published 05/23/23
ONE DAY AS A LION is now available On Digital, On Demand! Available and on DVD.  Frank Grillo (Purge, The Grey) joins us this week to share how behind the tattoos, muscles, and grit he has transformed his life to be in service to those who are at their lowest point. Frank shares how his bond for Liam Neeson came full circle after working with him in The Grey, and also how working with Nick Nolte in Warrior changed his career. We also talk about his background as a fighter, his switch to DC...
Published 05/16/23
Taran Killam (SNL, Killing Gunther) joins us this week to share his opinion on attention and rejection as an actor with a unique perspective of having been cast in two iconic sketch shows: Mad TV and SNL. Love the honesty in this episode… Taran shares some pretty uncomfortable moments with heroes like Jack Black and Dave Grohl, while also being open about how he rekindled his relationship with his now wife, Cobie Smulders. We also talk about his audition for Pete in Smallville, who made him...
Published 05/09/23