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Samantha Sloyan is a true powerhouse in the industry. Her magnetic presence and unparalleled ability to intertwine depth and authenticity set her apart from the rest. There have been at least 5 different occasions when we’ve had listeners/viewers reach out to request that we get Sam on the show.
Well, here we go!!!!!! Thank God we did. You may recognize her from her compelling performances in shows like "Criminal Minds," "Scandal," and "The Morning Show." In 2016, her role in the film “Hush," directed by the visionary Mike Flanagan, marked the start of a collaboration that would span over the next seven years. From her chilling work on "The Haunting of Hill House" to her mesmerizing performance on "Midnight Mass" and "The Midnight Club," (*do you need to reference both of these?), she has dazzled us with her talent and terrified us with her pathos.. We love this woman and were blessed she joined us.

Today’s guest is a seasoned actor from Baton Rouge Louisiana.

From a young age, he was drawn to the magic of storytelling, sparked by a memorable trip to the theatre when his father who took him to see the great Steve McQueen in Bullitt.   

Back then, he was more inspired to be a stuntman than an actor...

Still… after moving to Los Angeles In the 80s, he guest starred and reoccurred on some iconic shows that we still watch today… most notably, “Murder, She Wrote" and "Columbo."  He genuinely spent decades being a guy we love to watch.

Over the years… while putting together an admirable and coveted career… he always knew that the perfect role would find him.

it was his transformative experience shooting the pilot for "Westworld" in 2012 that truly changed the game for him. The perfect role had found him, and the character’s name of Peter Abernathy

 Our friend is not just an actor, but a storyteller … … by way of Producing some great indie projects with his company Ransack Films.

He brings depth and nuance to every character he plays…

And in the last decade or so, he had compelled us with great roles on shows show like Westworld, True Blood, and The Peripheral.  Now he’s continuing that decades long tradition of being excellent on the Night Agent…

Please welcome to the show… One of our favorite actors… Louis Herthum

 
 


Today's guest is the one and only John Ashton, a face synonymous with the greatest f*****g movies of the 80s. Beyond that, he is also a dear and close friend of mine.

John Ashton's performances in iconic films such as Beverly Hills Cop, Midnight Run, and Little Big League have been nothing short of spectacular. The list of his remarkable roles goes on and on.

I had the opportunity of meeting John when we starred together in the movie Uncle John, directed by the great Stephen Piet and expertly produced by the legendary Erik Crary.

Uncle John remains one of my most favorite films that I have ever had the privilege of working on. John was simply phenomenal.

Notably, he has just wrapped up working on the latest installment of Beverly Hills Cop, soon to be released on Netflix.

Our conversation during this interview had us laughing so hard that it stands as one of my most fon poscast We've done.

This week, we are thrilled to talk to an exceptional actor, and true Tinseltown original, Spencer Garrett. As we prepared to speak with Spencer, I found myself inexplicably captivated by his presence. It dawned on me that he evokes a long-forgotten romantic vision of Hollywood that I was searching for 24 years ago. It's akin to the ambiance of Jack Nicholson at Dantanas or Bukowski at the drawing room.

During our conversation, we delve into the contrast between this romanticized concept of Hollywood and the realities of our own experiences. Born into Hollywood, in a way, Spencer's mother was none other than Kathleen Nolan, a prominent actress and the first female president of the Screen Actors Guild. His father, Richard Heckencamp, was an esteemed talent agent.

Though his upbringing allowed him unique insight into the enchantment of our industry, Spencer still had to prove himself like anyone else. What stands out to me about him is his undeniable passion for the work. It is a special kind of joy that has sustained him for nearly four decades in the business.

The list of his credits is far too extensive to cover in its entirety, but he is particularly recognized for his roles in notable films such as Air Force One (1997), 21 (2008), Public Enemies (2009), All the Way (2016), and The Front Runner (2018), among many other remarkable projects.

If one were to consider a career in chapters, I would confidently assert that this latest chapter has been one of his most captivating. He stole the spotlight from the likes of DiCaprio and Pitt in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and he is now reprising his role as the legendary Chick Hearn in the upcoming second season of HBO's Winning Time.

We sincerely hope that you all thoroughly enjoy this episode. In many ways, I believe that this is the episode where we truly grasp the genuine ethos of our show.

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We're trilled to have Eric Lange on the show today. Eric is the most underrated actor working today.
Eric played the recurring roles of Stuart Radzinsky on the ABC series Lost (2009) and Erwin Sikowitz in the Nickelodeon series Victorious (2010–13), and had his mainstream breakthrough for playing David Tate/Kenneth Hasting on the FX series The Bridge (2013). He earned acclaim for starring as Bill Stechner on the crime drama Narcos (2016), Lyle Mitchell on Showtime's Escape at Dannemora (2018) which earned a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries, and Lou Burke on the Netflix original series Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021). He currently stars as Detective Gene Holcomb on the HBO series Perry Mason.
Eric was so incredibly generous to give us a little insight into how he begins the process with some of his most compelling roles. This is our tenth episode. Hope you all enjoy this one! Please five us a comment if you dig it.

Ray is a seasoned character actor with over four decades of experience in film, television, and stage productions.
The discussion starts with Ray's early years, living in Queens, and starting a theater company in the 70s.
Ray talks about the need for actors to find passions outside of the industry in order to sustain a career of enthusiasm.  
We then shift to Ray's most significant role to date, which was on the critically acclaimed series- The Sopranos. Ray played the character of Carmine Lupertazzi Jr. Little Carmine is a capo and the son of Carmine Lupertazzi, the leader of one of New York's Five Families. Little Carmine is introduced in 2002 when Tony Soprano pays a visit to him in Miami.  Tony sought his counsel in regard to settling a dispute with Carmine Sr.  We discuss how The Sopranos completely revolutionized television by capturing the gritty and authentic nuances of life in the mob and creating rich, dynamic characters that viewers can relate to.
Ray shares the same qualities as all of our great guests. No pretense. Just a genuine love which sustains his talent.