Met by Coincidence

Daria Good is an actress, producer, and future Oscar winning star of a cool detective noir film. We met by coincidence in college at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts over four years ago. When I first met her, I knew right away she would lead our class – and I know one day she will probably lead the world. Which will be awesome. In this episode, we discuss crazy roommate stories, what events c...

Hannah Bialous is an actress, producer, and owner of the bestest dawg to ever dawg, Winnie. We met by coincidence in college at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts over four years ago. She has been venturing the world but finally has returned to Los Angeles, allowing us to reconnect and goof around. In this episode, we discuss super duper secret In-&-Out orders, why time makes no sense, not...

Jingbei Bai is a filmmaker, actor, and passionate crusader for societal change. We met by coincidence on the set of Things To Do Before You Turn 18 around three years ago and became fast friends after filming at least two scenes involving a dumpster full of bicycles, a sandwich, and fake money. In this episode, we discuss the Obsession movie art director controversy, finding our "why" as artists,...

Zach Allsbrook is a drag artist, creature actor, and the CEO of Halloween who I met while attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts about 7ish years ago. In this episode, we dive into what weapons need to become more mainstream in media, finding community in a crazy town, the behind-the-scenes of becoming a drag artist, and the bat-credit-card. It was awesome getting to sit down with a talen...

Charlie is my childhood cat who I met by coincidence around ten years ago. While usually very talkative in his native cat language, "meowenise," he stays pretty quiet in this mini-episode. So I do most of the talking. In this mini-episode, I talk about what makes Charlie "Charlie," spending time in Iowa, and reflecting over an embarrassing high school story that still makes me cringe to this day....

José Valle Jr. is a director and all-around filmmaker who I met by coincidence on a film set about a year ago. Between takes, José and I bonded over our shared time in Iowa (and the mutual understanding that nothing beats Casey’s pizza.) In this episode, we dive into spooky ghost-vampire stories, the difference between “my film” and “our film,” the lessons film school can’t teach you, and why repr...

Elena Nicholson is an actress, producer, and dance choreographer who I met by coincidence while at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts about four-ish years ago. Elena lights up every single room she steps foot in – so I was beyond excited to get to have this convo with her in my first ever very special two camera set up!! Wooo!!! In this episode, we talk Veggietales, surviving explosions at burg...

Alexia Molinari-Giorgi is a makeup artist in the entertainment industry who I met by coincidence on a film set about a year and a half ago. She ended up being one of the biggest inspirations behind starting this podcast — not just because she’s an incredibly talented artist, but because she’s genuinely one of the coolest people to talk to. Meeting people like Alexia made me want to reconnect with...

Nicky Clary is an actor who I met by coincidence around seven years ago at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. We met face to face in college, but we ran a two week minecraft server over Covid that really brought us together (he didn’t give me any diamonds though.) We talk about Scientology raids, how Nicky became Alexander the Great, why getting second place can change your life, and how to ru...

Jonny Harmon is a director, writer, and producer in the Los Angeles area. We met by coincidence around two years ago on set of a short film that involved a golden leotard, backflips, and a dance sequence that would make Kevin Bacon cry (tears of joy.) We talk the correct way to watch Star Wars, the desire to be a grandpa, finding structural discipline as a creative, and the importance of making mi...

Oliviia Tscargush is an actress, tik-tok influencer, and the rest is “none of your business.” We met by coincidence around six-ish years ago at acting school and hit it off after playing siblings who were constantly hitting each other (in a cool stage combat sort of way.) We talk about overcoming self-doubt, the importance of journaling, showcasing our squirrel and dolphin impressions, and our fav...

Emilio Fuentes is an actor, martial artist, and revolutionary leader of the coolest video series, "the Emilio Fuentes Show!" We met by coincidence around two years ago on set where I played a zombie and Emilio high-tailed it away from me so that I wouldn't monch his brains. We talk about how we'd fight AI-powered robots, learning to let go of mistakes, pursuing the right kind of futures, Scooby-Do...

Jay Reign is an actor, streamer, and got liver punched the day we recorded (it's cool he's a boxer.) We met by coincidence in 2025 doing a vertical film together and immediately bonded over all things Marvel and DC. We talk about healthy habits, being authentic, how love and grief intertwine, and why Batman always gives the best advice. Lots of quotable advice from Jay in this episode! It was awes...

Mason Kennerly is an actor, writer, and carries the vibes of Chester Cheetah. We met by coincidence at acting school before becoming fast friends while making comedy sketches together. We talk bug juice, is life pre-determined, the ego trap of righteousness, and how to get away from tigers on an island. Mazoooooon is da man. Loved this episode!! Follow Mason on insta: @m.a.m.a.k.222 Follow the pod...

Cody Sechrist is both a stage and film actor from the big ol' state of Texas. We met by coincidence about five and a half years ago at acting school where we would later on become brothers from different mothers. We talk aliens, finding purpose in your life, navigating insecurities, and why dad rock rocks. Cooodddyyyy!!!! Follow Cody on insta! @cody_sechristt Follow the pod on insta! @metbycoincid...

Jared Crowe is an actor, stand up comedian, and professional viking for the show General Hospital. We met by coincidence about two years ago doing a wild youtube video where I harassed him for 12 hours on camera...and for some reason he was cool with meeting with me again. We talk through how to throw an axe, finding purpose in making people laugh, living in the hellscape and creative hub of Los A...

Ben Taylor is an actor who has taken over the vertical-movie industry by storm. We met by coincidence around one year ago on set where he played my dad and I was his unruly weird buddy-son. We talk about the world of vertical movies, how insane monkeys are, lessons in love, and why Harambe is the reason the world fell apart. I don't care what anyone says, Ben is not an absolute chud. He's the man....

Hunter Miles is an actor, singer, and when threatened, has the potential to skrike down any pickleball champion that stands in his way. We met by coincidence around 5 years ago at acting school and reconnected while he was traveling for a theater gig! We talk about driving around the country with strangers, how cool it is to teach kids how to do theater, embracing failure and learning from it, and...

Malikah Pinder is an actress, singer, and has one of the best singing voices I've ever heard! We met by coincidence around 5 years ago at acting school and recently reconnected since graduation. We talk about how crazy kids can be, looking for valentines, how to find hope in a crazy world, and Porto's Bakery. We love Malikah! Subscribe for more episodes every week! Follow Malikah on instagram! ⁠@m...

Ryan Jaske is an actor, filmmaker, and the most jacked dude in the United States of America (allegedly.) We met by coincidence around 7 years ago at acting school and have been good buds since graduating. We share some embarrassing stories, talk through relationship stuff, and give out no sponsorships whatsoever. Ryan is the best. Subscribe for more episodes every week! Follow Ryan on instagram! ⁠...

Andrew Larkin is an actor, certified breathwork instructor, and the guy you call when you need someone to skateboard in your indie-vampire movie. We met by coincidence around 3 years ago while doing a movie together called "The Vampire Next Door," where we goofed around the entire time. We share some stories about filming the vampire movie together, talk about failures and lessons, being starving...

Bianca Chamberlin is an actress, improvisor/sketch writer, and an official goofy gal brought to you by Groundlings. We met by coincidence around around a month ago at a theater event put together by mutual friends, and after watching her perform, I knew I had to meet her!! We talk about the trials and tribulations of improv, how a blue car ruined her life, thwarting a man with a gun, and why dawgs...

Sean Alan Mazur is an actor, musician, and future owner of a cool production company. We met by coincidence a round 5ish years ago in college, now cheering one another on as we navigate the craziness of Hollywood. We talk about student film shenanigans, future aspirations as artists, and becoming better communicators. So awesome to have such a talented guest like Sean on!! Subscribe for more episo...

Alison Hisel is a filmmaker, wedding videographer, and a future wine connoisseur. We met by coincidence a little more than 7ish years ago in high school, making a bunch of short films after class instead of doing homework. We talk about the insane videos we made, bringing back gladiators, and staying flexible in a crazy world. It's always a great day with Alison around!! Subscribe for more episode...

Jake Demo is an actor, comedy writer, and the biggest fan of the Kansas City Chiefs this side of the Canadian border. We met by coincidence around 6ish years ago in college and have been best buds ever since. We talk about surviving adulthood, scuba diving, dawgs, and what would happen if we ran it back against the red coats. So awesome to have Jake as the first guest. Subscribe for more episodes...