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Send us Fan Mail Episode 555 "Game of Thrones", "The Watchman" and "Moon Knight" Cinematographer: Gregory Middleton Cinematographer Gregory Middleton joins me to talk about his newest project "Sirens",  we also discuss his iconic episodes in "Moon Knight", "Game of Thrones" and "Watchmen". We also touch on "Lanterns",...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 554 "The Gorge" | Actor: James Marlowe | (Bradford Shaw) James Marlowe joins me to talk his awesome role in "The Gorge". (Bradford Shaw) We talk Bradford Shaw, amazing cinematography and set design, playing a unique villain that might have been a good guy at one point. And a movie I wish had a theatrical release.  This and so much more. Welcome, James M...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 553 Karate Kid: Legends | Actor: Oscar Ge (Bo Fong) Oscar Ge is absolutely TERRIFIC as Bo Fong, Li Fong's brother (Ben Wang) in "Karate Kid: Legends" This is Oscar's first podcast! Oscar joins me to talk about his first major role in an iconic franchise. We discuss a myriad of topics including his audition, working with Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, be...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 552 "Cobra Kai" and "The Karate Kid Part 3" | Actor: William Christopher Ford | (Dennis de Guzman) William Christopher Ford aka Christopher Paul Ford played strong but silent Cobra Kai bad boy, "Dennis", in "The Karate Kid Part III".  He was made aware of an open casting call for "KKIII" for the part of "Mike Barnes&qu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 551 "Dangerous Animals", "Yellowstone" and "Tacoma FD"  Actor: Hassie Harrison The lovely and talented Hassie Harrison joins me to talk about her life, career, Yellowstone, Tacoma FD and her newest project "Dangerous Animals" We talk what's worse, Outer Space or the Ocean, fears, phobia's and more. She was terrific as Laram...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 550 "The War", Fried Green Tomatoes" and "The Last Rodeo"  Director: Jon Avnet Jon Avnet has directed some fantastic films that include "The War", "Fried Green Tomatoes" and his most recent film, "The Last Rodeo". "The War" is one of the most underrated movies of the last 30+ years.  It features a very underr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 549 "Forrest Gump" and "The Last Rodeo" Actor: Mykelti Williamson Mykelti and I talk Forrest Gump and his iconic character, Benjamin Buford Blue "Bubba", we discuss his amazing filmography including "Heat", "Lucky Number Slevin", "Ali", "Fallout" and more. We also discuss his new film "The Last Rode...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 548 "Earnhardt: Director: Joshua Altman Director Joshua Altman joins me to talk about his new documentary on Prime Video called "Earnhardt" we discuss Dale, his family, his passing and much more. Drops May 22nd on Prime Video. A charismatic, working-class hero to millions of fans, Dale Earnhardt was the most influential figure the sport of NASCAR has ever kn...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 547 "Band of Brothers", "The Guardian" and "The Last Rodeo" Actor: Neal McDonough You know Neal in just about everything.  Neal joins me to talk about his newest film, "The Last Rodeo".  Neal and I also discuss "The Guardian", "Band of Brothers", working with Sylvester Stallone, his Massachusetts Roots, playing a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 546 "The Accountant 2" Allison Robertson (Justine) Allison Robertson is a very talented actor who was simply terrific in her first major role as "Justine" in "The Accountant 2".  We touch on a variety of topics. Including her character being recast from the first movie, Ben Affleck's performance of someone on the spectrum, the relationshi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 545 "Call on Me" and "Warfare" Deanne Berry Deanne Berry has had and amazing career. She know (amongst other things) for "Call on Me" video (Eric Prydz) that has been used in multiple movies including the amazing opening scene in "Warfare". We talk about how veterans have related to this movie, led by her amazing video at the top of...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 544 "Daredevil: Born Again" Cinematographer: Hillary Fyfe Spera Hillary Fyfe Spera is a Vermont born Cinematographer whose credits include "Run", "Dexter: New Blood" and "Daredevil: Born Again" We discuss this season of Daredevil, breakdown the amazing Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, the tragic passing of  Kamar de los Reyes...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 543 "Bosch, The Town and Gone Baby Gone" | Actor: Titus Welliver Titus Welliver joins me to talk Gone Baby Gone, The Town, New England, Boston and his wonderful performance  as Harry Bosh in the final season of "Bosch" Titus has also played the Man in Black in Lost, Silas Adams in Deadwood, and Jimmy O'Phelan in Sons of Anarchy. Welliver is current...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 542 "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem"  Writer: Chris Brancato Chris Brancato, a writer and producer known for his work on "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem," is the co-creator and showrunner of the latter. " "Godfather of Harlem" is a dramatized historical series that follows the life of gangster Bumpy Johnson (played...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 540 "Godfather of Harlem" Actor: Rome Flynn | (Frank Lucas) Outside of being named MVP of the 2025 NBA All Star Celebrity Game, Rome Flynn is a terrific actor. Rome Flynn, known for his roles in "How to Get Away With Murder" and "With Love," joins the cast of "Godfather of Harlem" for season 4. He portrays the young Frank Lucas, a re...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 541 "Godfather of Harlem" | Actors: Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond James Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond-James are both actors who currently star in the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem. Lucy Fry plays Stella Gigante, the daughter of Italian mob boss Frank Gigante. She has been a main cast member since the show's second season. Michael Raymond-James joined the cas...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 539 "Actors Michelle Randolph ("Landman", "1923) and Aminah Nieves ("1923"). Michelle Randolph (1923 and Landman) and Aminah Nieves (1923) join me talk their characters Elizabeth Strafford and Teonna Rainwater. Their characters have been through so much. We talk about that, Michelle's character in "Landman" and much more. Welcom...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 538 "The Righteous Gemstones" and "The Bondsman" | Actor/Singer: Jennifer Nettles Jennifer Nettles joins me to talk her new series on Prime Video "The Bondsman", we discuss Walton Goggins and Kevin Bacon, what Aimee Leigh would think of Lori dating Eli, Misbehavin, being a scream queen and much more. Welcome, Jennifer Nettles. #therighteousgem...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 537 "Cobra Kai" and "The Walking Dead" | Actor: Okea Eme-Akwari Okea joins me to talk two very unique characters in two very different universes. Shawn Payne in Cobra Kai and Elijah in The Walking Dead. We discuss both fan bases, how Shawn in Cobra Kai was an amazing, underutilized character,  how both Kenny and Shawn's storylines were just abandon...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 536 "Footloose" Dean Pitchford Dean Pitchford wrote the screenplay and many of the songs in "Footloose" In June of 2024, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Born and raised in Hawaii and graduated from Yale University, Dean Pitchford performed off- and on-Broadway (Godspell; Pippin) before turning to songwriting, screenwriting and directi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 535 "Cobra Kai" Actor: Thomas Ian Griffith Thomas Ian Griffith absolutely crushed the role of Terry Silver in both "The Karate Kid III" and "Cobra Kai". He was calculated, layered and very complex. All good shows are only as good as their antagonist, and Terry Silver might be right up there with the best of them. Thomas joins me to talk about...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 533 "Celtics City" Lauren Stowell and Gabe Honig Lauren and Gabe join me to talk MAX's newest documentary "Celtics City" Celtics City chronicles the remarkable saga of the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s winningest and most storied franchise. From the team's founding as one of the league’s original members to its triumphant 2024 championship, the do...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 534 "Cobra Kai" Creators: Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg Jon, Josh and Hayden join me to talk some Cobra Kai. We discuss Johnny Lawerence in depth, how good it feels to create something this special, the challenges of having a large cast and so much more. Welcome, Jon, Josh and Hayden! www.mmcpodcast.com #cobrakaiseason6 #cobrakai #thekaratekid #...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 532 "Hoosiers" David Neidorf (#21 Everett Flatch) David Neidorf (Platoon, Bull Durham and Hoosiers) joins me a second time to talk "Hoosiers" and Gene Hackman. David and I talk about Gene, what he was like, his rapport with cast, other actors that were supposed to play Norman Dale, iconic scenes, Gene's thoughts on the movie and whether Norman Dale...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 531 Actor: Chris Candy Chris joins me to talk about his work with Coldplay, that hilarious Dunkin Doughnuts commercial Chris was in during the Super Bowl, I ask Chris about the John Candy documentary being directed by Colin Hanks, we talk about his Dad, the profound effect he had on others, his work and so much more. I am grateful Chris took time to come on and talk about...