Casting for Fun Podcast

Massive spoilers in my Stranger Things 4 conversation with my friends Kim and Nathan Cross for episode 23 of the podcast. We discuss how we all found out about the show, favorite aspects from previous seasons, specific details about the first part of season 4, and what may be coming in part 2 of season 4 and the final 5th season.

In this week's episode, I chat with my friend Steven Cable about his family's history owning Cable Airport in Upland, California. We also discuss other topics of interest to us including the Dodgers, Star Wars Celebration news, and the movie Top Gun.

In this week's episode, I chat with frequent collaborators Nick Turner and Sean Luevano and first timer on the show, Eddie Ramirez, about the Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen. Massive spoilers for both movies contained in this episode!

In episode twenty of the show, I am joined by Barbra Zenns, a long time cast member of the Disneyland resort in Anaheim, to discuss all things Disney. We talk about her memorable experiences as a cast member, lesser known food options at the parks, the additions of the Galaxy's edge and Avengers campus, and much more.

In part two of my Star Wars Day conversation with Kevin Weir, we discuss his experiences joining up with the 501st Legion, getting to march in the Rose Parade in full storm trooper gear, meeting George Lucas, the Disney acquisition of LucasFilm, and much more!

Happy Star Wars Day! In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by my friend Kevin Weir to discuss the history of Star Wars. We go back to our experiences watching the original trilogy and the anticipation of the prequel trilogy in part one of our conversation. Part two will be released on May 10, 2022

In episode 17 of the show, Brian Dowdle joins me to discuss vinyl collecting, first albums ever purchased, and his career with ADJ lighting. Brian also shares the story of his experience attending Depeche Mode's legendary Rose Bowl concert in 1988.

I record another solo episode where I discuss my love of music, collecting music in a variety of formats over the years, and give my take on the recently released book, Record Store Day: The most improbable comeback of the 21st century.

In episode 15 of the show, I am joined by my good friends, Stephanie and Ryan Ferrante. We discuss studying with BYUI online, graduating with our respective degrees, and what the future holds for our educational careers.

In episode 14 of the show, my good friend Sean Luevano returns to the show to discuss his start up pizza business and talk sports. World Cup qualifying, Dodger talk, and even the passing of WWE hall of famer Scott Hall are all discussed. Jump to 3;55 if you want to skip ahead to my conversation with Sean.

The conclusion of the special Casting For Fun trilogy of episodes, Allison and I discuss our experience in adopting our son Liam and why we have given him the nickname, "The Lion."

In episode twelve of the podcast, I have a chat with old friends from Temple City High School, Lisa Kidd and Mike Kidd, about their respective careers teaching at the high school, Lisa and her students competing in the Vans Custom Culture awards competition, their love of the shoe brand of Vans, and what's been going on with Dragon Flicks in the past twenty plus years since I was a student at TCHS...

In part two of our special trilogy, Allison and I discuss why we decided to become a foster care family and share our experiences that we have had with the children that we have welcomed into our home.

Happy 311 Day! My buddies Sean, Marcello, and Nick join me for episode 10 of the podcast where talk about how we first heard of the band 311, all the concerts of theirs that we've attend, and why the band means so much to us.

In episode nine of the show, my buddy Nick joins me to discuss random topics that interest us. Here's a time stamp for each segment if you want hear a particular topic: 1:17 Garth Brooks in San Diego, 9:30 the G.O.A.T of the NBA, 16:20 MLB lockout, 25:48 Lord of the Rings on Amazon Prime, 33:15 Uncharted the movie, 39:42 Upcoming 2022 movies, 42:52 comedy today, 46:30 The Red Hot Chili Peppers' ne...

In a very special episode of the Casting for Fun podcast, my wife Allison and I discuss our struggles with infertility along the the miracle of the birth of our daughter Avery. This is part one of a trilogy of special episodes.

In episode seven of the show, Fernando and Nick join me to talk MASSIVE spoilers on the Book of Boba Fett. Our conversation branches out to include all things Star Wars.

One of my good friends from High School, Peter Hauge, joins me in episode 6 of the show where we discuss our time at TCHS, the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, and his career at the LA public library.

My buddy Marcello joins me for episode 5 where we discuss our mutual love for the band 311, his career as a professional photographer, and traveling the world with groups like the New Kids on the Block.

In episode four of the show, my friends Tyler, Tom, and Nick talk all things Super Bowl: the game itself, half time show, commercials and movie trailers, and what food we ate.

Recording solo for episode 3 of the show where I discuss the Red Hot Chili Peppers new single "Black Summer", the 2022 Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductee's, and my take on the Kurt Warner bio pic, American Underdog.

In episode 2, I have a chat with my younger sister Monica about her experiences traveling to Europe.

In my very first podcast episode, my wife Allison and I talk about our first blind date and how we came to know that we would eventually get married.