AW Confidential

What happens when survival is no longer a concept but a reality? In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with director Renny Harlin and producer Gene Simmons to discuss Deep Water , a high-stakes, shark-survival thriller that blends intense action with a deeply human story. From the chaos of a plane crash to the fear of shark-infested waters, the film explores instinct, resilience, and th...

Cush Jumbo ( The Good Wife, The Good Fight ) is an award-nominated actress and executive producer of Criminal Record. In this episode, she joins AW Confidential for a focused conversation on truth, power, and perception. In this interview, Cush breaks down the tension behind Criminal Record , from navigating bias and systemic pressure to shaping June Lenker as the moral center of the story, both i...

Ashley Madison is making headlines again, but this time, it’s not about a scandal. The company widely associated with married dating is repositioning itself around what it calls “Ethical Discretion.” What does that actually mean, and what does it say about how modern relationships are evolving? The conversation comes as the company continues to evolve, following past public attention, including th...

In this episode of AW Confidential, Writer, Director Sergio Vizuete joins us to unpack the heart behind Becoming Vera — a quietly powerful story of an 18-year-old pianist aging out of foster care while fighting to protect her gift in Miami’s Latin jazz scene. But this conversation goes beyond film. We talk about immigrant dreams, creative survival, and what it means to have talent without protecti...

Daniel MacPherson on BEAST, discipline, and the truth about the fight within. This conversation goes beyond the film into mindset, pressure, and facing yourself. What does it really take to win… when the real fight isn’t physical? In this episode of AW Confidential, I sit down with Daniel to talk about his role in Beast and the deeper truth behind discipline, pressure, and the internal battles we...

In this episode of AW Confidential, Luke Hemsworth joins us to talk about his role as Gabriel Stone in the upcoming Lionsgate film BEAST, a character who doesn’t step into the fight, but sets it in motion. What unfolds is a conversation that goes far beyond the film. We explore pressure, power, and the psychology behind opportunities that come with a cost. What does it mean to be the one who creat...

Warning: Some adult language Plane Jane has never been afraid to say exactly what’s on her mind, and now she’s bringing that unapologetic energy to House of Villains on Peacock . In this episode of AW Confidential , we sit down with reality TV firestarter Plane Jane to talk about stepping into the villain era, navigating alliances in a house full of competitors, and why bold personalities are so o...

Night Agent , and his work across powerhouse shows, including Blue Bloods, FBI : Most Wanted, and Law & Order: Organized Crime . In this grounded and thought-provoking conversation, we explore what it truly means to portray authority on screen, how Hollywood’s definition of a powerful man is evolving, and why leadership is more than a title. Gary also opens up about stepping into creative owne...

In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Danica Jones and Clyde Berning, stars of the action thriller Hunting Jessica Brok, for a conversation that goes far beyond the action. At its core, the film explores the battle of shadow, the internal war between the person you are trying to become and the instincts you hoped you would never need again. As a former elite Black Ops soldier turne...

Actor Gabriel Sloyer is known for his roles in Netflix’s hit series Griselda, Narcos, and Prime Video’s The Better Sister . The actor joined AW Confidential to discuss his powerful performance as Mr. Chairman in the new action thriller, The Protector . In this candid conversation, we go beyond the action to unpack the psychology of power, what it takes to inhabit a ruthless character, and how acto...

When circus-performer-turned-filmmaker Katelyn McCulloch lost her entire first short film in a hard-drive crash, it should’ve been the end of the story. Instead, it became the moment everything began. In this powerful episode of AW Confidential , Katelyn joins AW for a raw, funny, and honest conversation about rebuilding after breakdowns — artistic, emotional, and personal. What started as a total...

What does it take to lead with empathy in environments built on pressure, power, and performance? In this powerful episode of AW Confidential , Yvette sits down with Carolina Rodriguez , Vice President of Marketing at World Emblem, to unpack what it really means to lead in male-dominated industries—without losing yourself in the process. Carolina opens up about navigating toxic corporate cultures...

In this episode of AW Confidential , actor Jarrett Austin Brown joins the show to talk about Peacock’s new mockumentary STUMBLE — and the deeper story beneath the laughs. While STUMBLE centers on the chaotic world of competitive cheer, Jarrett’s character, DiMarcus, brings forward a more universal conversation about belonging, ego, masculinity, and redefining strength . We explore what happens whe...

In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Astrid Rotenberry (Netflix’s His & Hers) joins us for a deeply honest conversation about seeing the industry from both sides of the table. Before stepping in front of the camera, Astrid interned at a casting office. She shares the hit series, her Hollywood journey, boundary-setting, ambition, self-belief, and what true self-advocacy requires. We talk...

In this powerful episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with iconic Hollywood director Renny Harlin, whose legendary career spans genre-defining classics including Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. As Harlin closes the final chapter of The Strangers trilogy, this conversation goes beyond the screen to explore the responsibility o...

What does power look like when it’s rooted in self-awareness … not ego? What does leadership feel like when you’re still finding your footing? And how does a man step into the Oval Office — on screen — while staying grounded in his truth? This week on AW Confidential , AW sits down with Russell Thomas , the thoughtful, soft-spoken force behind Eli , the Vice President (and newly rising acting Pres...

In this episode of AW Confidential , AW sits down with acclaimed Colombian-American playwright, actor, singer, and producer Sandra Delgado — a woman New City Chicago hails as “her own brand of triple threat.” Sandra is the creative force behind the nationally praised play Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars . This story refuses to let us look away from the human cost of America’s broken immigration sys...

This week on AW Confidential, we sit down with the brilliant and beloved Al Madrigal — comedian, actor, writer, executive producer, and former Senior Latino Correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart . From his breakout days in San Francisco’s stand-up scene to winning the Jury Award for Best Stand-Up at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival and performing on The Tonight Show , Jimmy Kimmel Live , a...

This week on AW Confidential, we’re going behind the scenes of AFAM Wives Club , iWant’s boldest reality-drama yet — with three of the women who are redefining what modern Filipina storytelling looks like. Mari Fowler, Keylyn Trajano , and Julia Chu join AW for a conversation that feels like sitting inside the group chat: hilarious, raw, fearless, and overflowing with truth. We dive into: What it...

In this episode of AW Confidential , host Yvette Bodden sits down with her cousin for an honest conversation about family, cultural identity, and healing while growing up Latina. Together, they unpack the unspoken truths of life in a loud, loving, and wildly dysfunctional Dominican/Puerto Rican family and what it takes to break generational cycles. In this deeply personal (and borderline scandalou...

In this special holiday episode of AW Confidential , AW sits down with director, producer, and co-writer Josh Webber , the creative force behind Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws, a film that delivers more than festive charm. Behind the Christmas lights and adventure, Dog Patrol carries a powerful message about courage, loyalty, redemption, and the second chances we all need, as we head into 2025....

After fifteen years on General Hospital, Daytime Emmy winner Chad Duel l steps out from behind the script to talk identity, purpose, and life beyond the camera. In this honest conversation, Chad opens up about the discipline that shaped him, the spiritual lessons learned along the way, and the resilience it takes to start fresh after the world already thinks it knows who you are. This one’s about...

Zack Quin — the Nuyorican comedian whose 694K-strong community and 75M TikTok likes have made him one of the most influential Latino voices online — joins AW Confidential for a raw, hilarious, and deeply human conversation about culture, comedy, and healing out loud. In this in-studio episode , we dive into Latino identity , resilience through humor , and the unexpected emotional truth behind the...

What does it take to walk away from the safe path and chase a dream? Actress Dani Deetté knows. She left the Michigan Circuit Courts behind to reinvent her life on screen, now starring as Wendy Wysong in Amazon Prime’s The Runarounds. Dani has also guest-starred in FBI: Most Wanted (TOS), Dark Matter, Based on a True Story, Tulsa King, Bull, NCIS: New Orleans , and held a recurring role in Ozark a...

In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Belissa Escobedo (Blue Beetle, Hocus Pocus 2, The Baker and the Beauty) and Pablo Castelblanco (Alaska Daily, Dear White People, Scream Queens), stars of NBC’s Happy’s Place. They open up about what it means to represent Latino culture in Hollywood, breaking past stereotypes, and finding pride in their roots while chasing their dreams. It’s a b...