Name Drop with Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden

Singer, songwriter, radio personality, and entertainment business owner Chuck Wicks joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about his journey from the baseball diamond to the Country charts, meeting and marrying Jason Aldean’s sister, and creating Nashville’s first-ever cirque-style show. Which legendary football coach played a role in the earliest parts of his music c...

LFO’s Brad Fischetti joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about the early years of LFO – first, as Lyte Funkie Ones; the life and deaths of members Rich Cronin, Brian “Brizz” Gillis, and Devin Lima; and performing on the Pop 2000 Tour. How did driving a limo lead to him meeting Lou Pearlman, why did Carson Daly have beef with the band, and what can you find on his t...

Filmed on-location in Boston at the Gillette corporate headquarters, and brought to you by The Art Of Shaving, “Big Brother” season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about his time as a competitor on the CBS reality competition, how he used his background as an undercover cop to succeed, and how his post-“Big Brother” life has led to a...

Your favorite podcast hosts, Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden, take a look back over the past year, all three seasons of “Name Drop,” and all they are thankful for heading into the holiday season. Filmed on-location in Boston at the Gillette corporate headquarters, and brought to you by The Art Of Shaving, the guys celebrate a season of thankfulness with some grooming tips and tricks … and eve...

Singer/songwriter/rapper/musician Matthew Shafer – better known as Uncle Kracker – joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about his early start as a turntable DJ, his longtime friendship with Kid Rock, and why he made the move to Nashville. How did he get his start in the music industry as a teen, which Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer left him the most starstruck, and wha...

Model, actor, and recent “Big Brother” competitor Tucker Des Lauriers joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about his experience on the most recent season of “Big Brother,” how he was discovered as a teen model, and his plans for the future. What famous jazz musician can he impersonate, which comedian did his fellow houseguests believe he is related to, and which pro...

Writer, director, and entertainment journalist Lindzi Scharf joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about her rise to teen stardom in the early internet era, how she made the move to entertainment journalism, and why her role as a mom has changed her life and career. How did she land an interview with *NSYNC when she was still in high school, which role did she play i...

Actor, singer, director, producer, and all-around creative guy Zachary Gordon joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about his early career start, finding fame via “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid,” and making the move to music. What game did he play on set with Nicholas Cage, how did he land voice work in “Family Guy” and “American Dad,” and how does a DVD work? Find out on thi...

Nationally syndicated radio and television personalities Steve Covino and Rich Davis join “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about their early starts in radio, the difference between musicians and athletes, and their favorite interview subjects. Who denied them a photo op at a party, which celebrity let them broadcast from their dining room table, and what famous faces...

The Calling founder/vocalist Alex Band joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about his early life in a movie-making family, his journey in the music industry, and some of the more traumatic life experiences he’s had along the way. What pop star did he see playing Twister, which famous faces were his neighbors, and how is his family connected to Picasso? Find out on t...

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about her family’s history of ownership with the famed organization, how she became the heir to her father’s throne, and what it’s like to work with decades of generational sports talent. Which teen idol once sent her flowers, how did television’s Judge Wapner factor in to Dr. Buss’ purchase o...

Former MTV VJ, longtime radio personality, and all-around music aficionado Matt Pinfield joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about his decades-long career in the music business and the friendships he has made along the way. Which rock god did he once take record shopping, how did he sneak into a party with Andy Warhol, and which member of *NSYNC once offered to giv...

Singer, author, and reality television star Ally Brooke joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about her start with superstar girl-group Fifth Harmony, her most recent appearance on the current season of “The Surreal Life,” and the importance of family. Which Spice Girl does she most closely identify with, who is the most random celebrity in her phone contacts, and wh...

Comedian Brad Williams joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to detail his journey as a stand-up comedian, life on the road as a husband and father, and some of his favorite side projects. Which Marvel super hero did he meet at a urinal, why is he feuding with Peter Dinklage, and how did rock band Lit keep him from being arrested? Find out on this week’s episode of “Name Dro...

Father and son comedians Josh Wolf and Jacob Wolf join “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to detail their relationship as family members, touring partners, and podcast co-hosts. Which legendary comic was Jacob’s babysitter, how did Josh’s Wikipedia page become a breeding ground for hilarious edits, and what was it like working with Chelsea Handler? Find out on this week’s episo...

Actress/writer/producer/singer Nikki DeLoach joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to reminisce about her time on “The Mickey Mouse Club,” discuss her time as the unofficial fifth member of *NSYNC, and share how her life has changed in recent years. Which MMC cast member did she think had “a boombox” in their throat, how did she end up in the girl-group Innosense, and how is...

Singer/songwriter/producer Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden about the formation of the band, performing with Insane Clown Posse, and partying with Sean Penn. How did Shaq name Better Than Ezra, what nickname did Peyton Manning give Kevin’s best friend, how did he end up going salsa dancing with Salma Hayek, what songs would he include i...

Singer/songwriter/producer Richard Marx joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to discuss his work with *NSYNC on “This I Promise You,” how he was discovered by Lionel Richie, and some of his most awkward encounters with other celebrities. Which MTV alum played a role in his first meeting with wife Daisy Fuentes, where does he keep his platinum album collection, and which cur...

Multi-genre singer/songwriter BRELAND joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about his family’s history of singing, how he became a sought-after collaborator, and why he doesn’t think music and art should be pigeonholed. What’s the difference between a pastor and a preacher, who cold-called him to collaborate, and how did he link up with NBA star Jimmy Butler? Find ou...

Trishelle Cannatella, best known from her time on MTV stalwarts “The Real World” and “The Challenge,” joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about spending more than two decades on reality television, dating celebrities, and her love of poker. Why do people call Trishelle “the dream killer,” who on her award-winning season of “The Traitors” does she consider a real fr...

Preston Brust and Chris Lucas of LOCASH join “Name Drop” hosts  Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden  to talk about starting their careers as line dance instructors, hanging out with The Beach Boys, being fans of boy band harmonies, and touring with their famous friends. What does Preston have buried in his backyard, how did “The Karate Kid” inspire one of the duo’s music videos, and why did Georg...

Picking up where they left off, Backstreet Boys founding member AJ McLean joins “Name Drop” hosts Brian McFayden and Chris Kirkpatrick for a candid conversation about each group’s former manager, Lou Pearlman. How did the groups feel about their arrangements with Lou? Who confronted him and when? And how did Backstreet and *NSYNC come together as friends? Find out on this week’s episode of “Name D...

Backstreet Boys founding member AJ McLean joins “Name Drop” hosts Chris Kirkpatrick and Brian McFayden to talk about boy band beginnings; acting; being a family man; and the ups and downs of a decades-long career in the entertainment industry. What’s the secret boy band handshake, which member of *NSYNC did he dislike most, and what’s it like working with Joey Fatone now? Find out on this week’s s...

Pink Power Ranger Catherine Sutherland joins MTV’s Brian McFayden and *NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick to discuss inheriting the role of the Pink Ranger from Amy Jo Johnson, keeping in contact with fans at conventions, and what her teenage kids think about having a pop culture icon for a mother. What props did she keep from the Power Rangers set, how did she meet Nelson Mandela, and which famous ladies...

Actor and musician C. Thomas “Tommy” Howell joins MTV’s Brian McFayden and *NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick to discuss growing up on screen, remaining friends with his famous co-stars, and pursuing his passion for music. Who was the biggest ladies’ man on “The Outsiders” set, what was it like having Tommy Chong as a father-in-law, and what artists has he been touring with as a musician? All that and muc...