On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Shohreh Aghdashloo.  We explore Shohreh’s journey from Iran to Hollywood, which is as captivating as her performances.  Shohreh shares her early defiance against cultural norms and her celebrated career milestones, including her Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning roles.  We discuss her parts in "The Expanse," "24," "Star Trek," “Renfield,” “X-Men” and her role as the voice of the dragon in the Netflix movie,...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Actor, Tye Sheridan, whose journey from child actor to seasoned professional unfolds in this enlightening discussion. We discuss Ty's diverse career, from his beginnings in "The Tree of Life", to his recent venture into producing with "Asphalt City." Ty offers a behind-the-scenes look at his transition from teen roles to more complex adult characters, the influence of working with legends like Spielberg and Clooney, and his...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with talented actor, Anja Savcic.  She can currently be seen in the new Prime Video movie, "Ricky Stanicky." Listen in as Anya opens up about her experiences on set with John Cena, Zac Efron, Andrew Santino and Jermaine Fowler, as well as Anja’s roots in Vancouver, Canada and Sarajevo.  We also peek behind the curtain of her experience working on multiple projects with writer, director and comedy legend, Peter Farrelly.  Anja also...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Actor & Director, Jennifer Morrison.  We chat about her journey from the theater stage in Chicago, to the dynamic world of television…both in front of and behind the camera.  Jennifer shares her early experiences in directing community theater and how her acting roles, especially on hit shows like "House", served as an education for her work as a director. Jennifer discusses the often overlooked aspects of filmmaking, from...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Kylie Rogers. Listen in as Kylie, a child actor turned accomplished actress, shares her unique experiences and insights from her career. With notable roles in "Fathers and Daughters", "Bo is Afraid" and "Yellowstone", she discusses her latest leading role in the movie "Landscape with Invisible Hand."  We also touch on the experience of playing younger versions of characters and the preparation it entails. Kylie shares...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with legendary Sports Agent, Leigh Steinberg.  We discuss some of the secrets of peak performance, athlete representation, and the economics of professional sports. Leigh has represented, and continues to represent, some of the biggest and most influential names in professional sports. Leigh shares the core principles that have shaped his career, offers insights into the revolutionary methods he's exploring to rehabilitate injured...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Graham McTavish.  We chat about working on the STARZ series, Outlander, as well as the show he and his Outlander co-star, Sam Heughan created for STARZ, Men and Kilts: A Road Trip with Sam and Graham.  The new season debuts on STARZ on August 11th.  We also chat about acting on the Netflix series, The Witcher, as well as the Game of Thrones prequel, House of The Dragon on Max. We discuss Graham’s life growing up in...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Nathan Kress!  Nathan is a former child actor who has matured into a successful adult actor, director, and producer. Nathan shares his journey from his breakout role on Nickelodeon's "iCarly" to working on the show's reboot on Paramount Plus. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from a child to an adult actor.   Nathan also gives us a peek into his personal life - balancing family, career, and the demanding...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedic actor, Matt Walsh.  We chatted about his Emmy-nominated role as Mike McClintock on Veep, as well as his work as a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB).  We also discussed Matt’s new Hulu movie, Flamin' Hot. Matt reflects on his time growing up in Chicago, his work on The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live and a number of his other memorable roles in TV and film. We also touch on Matt's podcast Second in...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Fabiana Udenio, the talented Italian actress who plays Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife in the new Netflix series, FUBAR. Fabiana shared her journey from moving to the United States in the late 80s, her experience working on a soap opera in New York, and starring in the classic 80s movie Summer School. We also discussed her being born in Argentina, then her life growing up in Italy.  Fabiana and I explore her passion for...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Milana Vayntrub, whom you may recognize as Lily from the AT&T commercials. We talked about her career, which dates back to when she was just five years old, and what it's like to be an actor in the industry. Listen in as we discuss the importance of standing out in the industry, and how there can only be one Lily. Milana shared her unique background, having been born in Uzbekistan and moving to Los...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Sebastian Roché. You may know him from his roles in The Man in the High Castle, The Young Pope, Vampire Diaries, and Six Underground with Ryan Reynolds. We'll discuss his newest project, Taylor Sheridan's 1923, and the incredible experiences that shaped his life and career. Listen in as Sebastian shares his extraordinary upbringing, living on a sailing boat for six years as his family traveled the...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Tom Brooke.  He stars in the upcoming Sam Mendes movie, Empire of Light. Tom shared his experiences working with an incredible cast in one of my personal favorite movies, Pirate Radio, as well as his admiration for the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. We also discussed his work in popular TV shows like Bodyguard, Preacher, and The Crown. Tom opened up about his daughter's adaptability while living in different...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, I have a great conversation with legendary comedian, Dane Cook. He’s got a new comedy special called Above it All. We discuss his new show, as well as his journey in comedy…from being inspired by George Carlin to his own rise in the comedy world, as well as the Zen of Myspace. Dane shares stories of his career, including his first time hosting Saturday Night Live, working with Betty White, and his experiences in films like Waiting, Planes, Dan...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Fred Melamed.  Fred has spent decades in film, TV, stage and in the studio as a voiceover actor.  He is one of the most recognizable character actors, with memorable roles in films such as In a World, Hail, Caesar! and The Spy Who Dumped Me.  His work on TV includes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Morning Show, Barry, Wandavision, and Reboot, which is currently airing on Hulu.   We chat about Fred’s story…from...

This week on the Story and Craft Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with the talented actor, Melissa O'Neil, who plays Officer Lucy Chen on the ABC Television show The Rookie. We talked about everything from her Canadian Idol win at just 17 years old to her experiences on Broadway and her journey from Calgary to Toronto to New York and Los Angeles.  We explored Melissa's family heritage and how she's reclaiming her mother's roots while connecting with her father's hidden family. Along...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Ernie Hudson.  From his early work on television, to Ghostbusters, Miss Congeniality and Oz, Ernie has been a fixture on television and film for over fifty years.  Now, you can catch Ernie in the NBC reboot of the show Quantum Leap. We chat about his journey from Detroit to Los Angeles, and how he raised his four sons while navigating his acting career. Ernie shares his story of getting married at an early age and how...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with James Beard and Emmy award-winning television host, chef, and world traveler, Andrew Zimmern.  We know Andrew from his work on Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and MSNBC shows, Bizarre Foods, The Zimmern List and What’s Eating America. Listen in as we cover the expanse of his career, his early struggles, and his friendly rivalry with Anthony Bourdain. Andrew shares his insights on creating something special in...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Brec Bassinger.  She plays Courtney Whitmore (Stargirl) on the CW Network show, Stargirl.  We chatted about career, what it was like growing up in Texas as a young actor, her early years on Nickelodeon and what it’s like to be one of the newest members of the DC Universe.  Brec is staying busy and will soon be seen co-starring in the upcoming films The Man in The White Van, along with Sean Astin, as well as Saturday at...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Garret Dillahunt.  In addition to being a seasoned stage actor who has spent some time on Broadway, Garret has also been lending his talents to film and television projects for years.  He has appeared in films such as No Country For Old Men, 12 Years a Slave and Ambulance.  His extensive television resume includes shows like Raising Hope, Deadwood, Justified, The Mindy Project and Fear The Walking Dead.  Most recently,...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedian, musician, actor, writer, director, entrepreneur and cannabis advocate, Tommy Chong.  It’s a great chat where we touch on his career on stage and screen, his comedy partnership with Cheech Marin and the ups and downs of being a cannabis advocate.  It’s an insightful look into how Tommy crafted a career as a backing man, but has always tried to lead by example.  We also take a few detours to chat about George Carlin,...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down to talk story with Chef, TV Host, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Robert Irvine.  He is likely most known for his work on his Food Network shows, Dinner Impossible and Restaurant Impossible.  We chat about his time in the British Royal Navy, what it’s like to work as a chef in the White House and a cool anecdote from his time with Anthony Bourdain.  Robert has had a great career, has an infectious energy and is truly living a life...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Logan Macrae.  He’s co-starring along with Daisy Edgar-Jones in the new film, Where The Crawdads Sing.  You can also catch him in the Apple TV+ show, Black Bird.  Logan’s career has quickly evolved from working as a fashion model to staying busy as a film and television actor.  We cover a lot of ground, as we chat about his work on camera and what it’s like to make the transition from model to actor.  We even talk food,...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Australian actor, Luke Bracey.  Luke stars in the new Netflix movie, Interceptor.  He also co-stars in Baz Luhrmann’s latest film, Elvis.  We chatted about his career in films such as Point Break and GI Joe: Retaliation.  We also touched on his current projects, the surreal experience he had acting with Tom Hanks, as well as the parallels between acting and Rugby.  It was a pleasure to sit down and talk story with a true...