Faux Real

Comedian, actor, and author Alex Hooper (AGT) returns to the program to chat about beating cancer, his debut standup special Brace Yourself, his incredible IVF journey with his wife, and the power of never letting failure rule you.  Go here for all of Alex's comedy & tour dates including his new special - https://www.hoopercomedy.com/ Instagram  @FauxRealPod Twitter  @FauxRealPod Facebook  @FauxRe...

Into the woods we boldly go. Where the chaos stops, no one knows.  Follow me on... TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@devlinwilder YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/devlinwilder Instagram - https://instagram.com/devlinwilder BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/ devlinwilder.bsky.social Logo design by  Chris Michaud Faux Real is a production of Wilder Entertainment © 2025

It's been quite some time since I released a new episode. I'm still getting things together and figuring things out. Meanwhile, I would like to present my official voiceover demos for your audio compsumption. If you may be a voiceover agent or agency seeking a dynamic voice for your animated and commercial projects, I'd love to hear from you! Meanwhile, I wish you all Happy Holidays from me and th...

The eclipse has brought the world together in reflection and pause. And thus, this episode is on reflection. Take a few minutes with me to breathe in all we are and all we have to look forward to. Faux Real is brought to you by BetterHelp. Use code FAUX at checkout for 10% off your first month by going to  https://www.betterhelp.com/FAUX Become a  Patron  of the show! Instagram  @FauxRealPod Twitt...

This week, we jump into our DeLorean and travel back to 2018 for a flashback episode with the hilarious Brian Huskey (Veep, Bob's Burgers) for a real treat of an episode! Enjoy! Follow Brian Huskey across socials! Producer: Emily Saex  @icecreambetches Engineer:  @samee_junio Games Producer: Libby Ward  @sneakyvarmint Produced, mixed, and mastered by Shaun Offenbach for  Infinite Melodix Become a ...

I welcome lead singer of Lylvc and professional hacker Alyse Zavala! Follow Lylvc Official for new music, tour dates, and more! Listen to Lylvc on Spotify ! Follow Alyse on Instagram ! Become a  Patron  of the show! Instagram  @FauxRealPod Twitter  @FauxRealPod Facebook  @FauxRealPod Logo design by  Chris Michaud Faux Real is a production of Wilder Entertainment © 2024

Today I welcome twin podcast co-hosts Cami & Niki of the sex and relationship podcast DoubleTeamed on which they discuss non-monagmy, sexuality, and kink. Cami & Niki hold nothing back on their show and bring that same candor to mine! We discuss domme/sub dynamics, sex parties, BDSM, and so much more! So if you are easily offended by spicy conversation, this one's not for you! If you ARE into conv...

Today I welcome singer, songwriter, and musical performer Julian Velard whose upcoming album In the Middle of Something is enjoying an ongoing and successful Kickstarter campaign. The album, which drops later this year, is a lovingly comedic look at middle age and features a number of cameo appearances including THE "Weird Al" Yankovic. Julian joins me in studio to share his musical history, his w...

On today's episode, I talk with comic and "Person, Place, or Thing" superchampion Pete Buchbauer along with his lovely wife and "Person, Place, or Thing" Superfan Weatherly Becker-Gottlieb. The three of us have a ball discussing our experiences on the gameshow, our new friendship with its host Melissa Peterman, and Pete shares his experience as a standup in LA. Enjoy! Follow Pete on Instagram ! Fo...

This is a fun one! I welcome Melissa Peterman (Reba, Young Sheldon) who I had the great pleasure of meeting as a contestant on "Person, Place, or Thing" which she hosts on FOX! We chat about all her amazing roles across TV and film, our undying love for gameshows, and she even shares some very cool behind-the-scenes stories! Enjoy! Follow Melissa across social media! Watch full episodes of "Person...

This flashback episode from 2018 is with the incredible Jenna Andrews, a Canadian singer/songwritr and producer of 27 Music Publishing whose music has been featured on shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and who has collabed with an array of artists including Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Lily Allen, and many others. This episode is a laugh riot from the first moment on which we talk about the best place in LA t...

In this flashback episode from 2017, Janet Varney (Legend of Korra, You're the Worst) joins me to gab about podcasting, improv, our awesome dogs, reads an except of everyone's favorite demented children's book Tiny Tim, we play Doctor's Orders, and generally goof off! Woot! Follow Janet Varney across social Listen to The JV Club podcast Engineer: Cody Ziglar Games Producer Libby Ward Support on Pa...

In this incredibly fun flashback episode, I chat with Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts, Candy Cane Lane), who shares with me and my co-host Libby Ward, how she met her husband Jack, how much she loves playing Ms. Ingram on Young Sheldon, her one-woman show, and how to she came to her inspiring social media handle. Follow Danielle across social media @bodycourage Follow Libby Ward across social media @snea...

In this episode, I speak a little on my neurodivergent journey and how my brain works. Enjoy!   Become a  Patron  of the show! Instagram  @FauxRealPod Twitter  @FauxRealPod Facebook  @FauxRealPod Logo design by  Chris Michaud Faux Real is a production of Wilder Entertainment © 2024

Grab your stake and get ready because today I chat with podcast super producer Kc Wayland (We're Alive series) as we dust some vamps and chat all about the Audible exclusive series Slayers: A Buffyverse story that reunites Cordelia, Anya, Giles, Tara, Spike, Drusilla, Jonathan, and Clem plus a newly-called Slayer named Indira for an all-new adventure across the Buffy multiverse! Kc also gives an e...

On this momentous episode, I chat with writer and director Eric Appel who co-wrote and directed the Critics Choice Award winning and 8x Emmy nominee WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe as "Weird Al" Yankovic. He has also directed an array of TV episodes and the comedy action thriller Die Hart starring Kevin Hart and John Travolta. After attempting to schedule this interview for...

Welcome to season 2 of Faux Real! Joining me in studio for the very first episode back from the dead is Alexandrina André, an actor, writer, producer, 2x Telly Award-winner, and now a children's author with a book called The Pranky Monkey. We chat about her book, her work in the industry, our appreances on the game show "Person, Place, or Thing" with Melissa Peterman, and all things 90s nostalgia....

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Musical artist Summer Woods drops by the show to chat with me all about her Weird Al-influcenced EP Nope Just Me (out now) and her new EP titled Chihuahua Hat (a parody in itself of Weird Al's 2003 album Poodle Hat) which drops this Saturday on Al's birthday October 23rd. Follow Summer and pickup her music on Linktree Become a Patron of the show! Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Faceboo...

In her very first interview on the role, actor Lori Livingston (Wandavision) drops by to chat with me all about her appearance on the biggest show in all the land and what her character means in phase 4 and beyond in the MCU! She also drops some spicy exclusive info! If you haven't already watched the entirety of the series, go watch it before you listen! (Trust me, it's AMAZING!)  Follow Lori acr...

Actor and my long-time friend Darlene Dues (Orange is the New Black, The Path) joins me to chat about her various roles,  managing PCOS, acting and singing on the biggest show in the world, and reminisces with me about performing in Grease and other musicals in high school! Enjoy a tasty beverage from Toluca Cup ! Become a Patron of the show! Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @F...

In the premiere episode of my expert series, I welcome my friend and chiropractic physician Dr. Robin Ellsworth. We discuss a myriad of topics including her practice, her upcoming interview web series, and how she saved my life several years ago! Follow and learn more about Robin Become a Patron of the show! Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod Promo Graphics by Rosey...

The very first episode of 2021 is a doozy! I welcome the extraordinarily-talented actor and puppeteer Morgana Ignis (Earth to Ned) who joins me to talk all things Jim Henson, The Muppets, aliens, talk shows, improv, cosplay, and the amazing Disney+ talk show Earth to Ned on which she plays the title character who is an alien talk show much in the vein of a blue-skinned Conan and it is a hoot as is...

Brett White is the holly jolliest senior reporter and producer for Decider.com and joins me to talk all about Christmas movies, specials, and albums! We chat about the all-time greatest, our faves, the difference between a real Christmas movie and one "that takes place during Christmas," and about some of the best Christmas episodes throughout the years! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp whi...

Jon 'Bermuda' Schwartz (Drummer for "Weird Al" Yankovic since 1980) shares his incredible stories of performing and touring with Al for over 30yrs, drumming with an array of other great bands, touring with The Monkees in 1987 , the infamous DuQuoin State Fair performance, and his brand new book Black & White & Weird All Over: The Lost Photographs of "Weird Al" Yankovic 83-86 which is a beautiful c...