Party Nerds Pop-Cast

In Episode 37 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine share true Hollywood stories from their careers. Robert talks about landing his first starring role in The Pom Pom Girls, while Richard reflects on writing, directing, and starring in Assault of the Party Nerds. They share surreal moments with Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Lee Marvin, and Dean Martin along with wild on-se...

In Episode 36 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Robert Pine to talk about his time on CHiPs, sharing stories about filming on closed freeways and what television was like when there were only a few networks. He reflects on how he unexpectedly got into acting, from high school plays to landing a Universal Studios contract and learning the craft through re...

In Episode 35 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Golden Globe nominee Anson Williams to talk about his journey into acting, his iconic role as Potsie on Happy Days, and his later career directing television including episodes of Lizzie McGuire, while sharing stories about breaking into Hollywood, learning on set alongside legends, and the lessons he carri...

In Episode 34 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with legendary actor Bruce Boxleitner to reflect on his incredible journey from high school drama nerd to Hollywood icon. Bruce shares how a teacher’s belief in him led to drama school in Chicago, a one way ticket to Los Angeles, and early roles on classic shows like Hawaii Five O before landing his big break in...

In Episode 33 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Chris Atkins to talk about his breakout role in The Blue Lagoon and how an unexpected audition changed his life forever. Chris walks through being cast at 18, living on a deserted island in Fiji for months, and the surreal fame that followed when the film was released. He also shares stories from his early...

In Episode 32 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Jesse Hutch, who joins the show from Utah while filming the Angel Studios series Homestead. Jesse breaks down the premise of the show, his role, and the unexpected ways he contributed behind the scenes beyond acting. The conversation also traces his wide-ranging career across projects like Supernatural, Sma...

In Episode 31 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with legendary fighter and action star Don “The Dragon” Wilson for a wide-ranging conversation about his life in martial arts and movies. Don reflects on his journey from real full-contact kickboxing and becoming an 11-time world champion to breaking into Hollywood with Bloodfist and building a long career witho...

In Episode 30 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with William Billy McNamara to talk about his career being reignited after Copycat surged into the Netflix Top 10 around the world. He also walks through his early acting years in New York, breaking into commercials in the 80s, and landing Stealing Home alongside Jodie Foster. Lastly, Billy discusses his semi au...

In Episode 29 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Greg Evigan to talk through a career that spans television, film, and music. Greg looks back on BJ and the Bear, guest roles on Columbo and Dallas, and working with William Shatner on TekWar. He shares how certain jobs came together, what it was like working during the peak of network television, and moment...

In Episode 28 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine are joined by Stephen Tobolowsky as he talks about fame, luck, and how his career kept lining up at the right moments. He goes deep on Groundhog Day and tells the story of reading the 300 page Memento script. He then shares stories from Seinfeld, Freakier Friday, Entourage, Californication, and ends with the Spaceballs s...

In Episode 27 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Robert Hays to talk through his rise on Angie and how that momentum led to landing Ted Striker in Airplane!. Robert breaks down the casting process, the pressure of getting comedy right, and why playing it completely straight became the secret to the film’s success. He also reflects on hosting Saturday Nigh...

In Episode 26 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Deep Roy to reflect on his incredible six decade career in film and television. Roy shares in depth stories from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, including how he played every Oompa Loompa and built a lasting creative bond with Tim Burton. He also touches on his early journey into acting, working in Briti...

In Episode 25 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Jen Lilley to talk about her journey into Hollywood, from moving to LA without connections to landing her breakthrough roles on daytime television. Jen breaks down the reality of working on soap operas, the pace and pressure behind made for TV movies, and what it really takes to build a long lasting career...

In Episode 24 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with legendary actor Eric Roberts to reflect on a lifetime in film and television. Roberts shares stories from Star 80, The Dark Knight, and Runaway Train, while breaking down his early start in acting, working with visionary directors like Hal Ashby and Bob Fosse, and what he’s learned about the craft over deca...

In Episode 23 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Patrick Fabian for a candid talk about his career. Patrick breaks down how he landed Better Call Saul and what it was like stepping into the role of Howard Hamlin. He also shares his hilarious Dog with a Blog audition story and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

In Episode 22 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine share another round of true Hollywood stories, from filming Orca with Bo Derek to Gabai’s surprise moment being recognized by Quentin Tarantino. They talk about getting invited to the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere, how Carradine ended up as Sam Maguire on Lizzie McGuire, Gabai’s chaotic Cannes trip as an unknown...

In Episode 21 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine talk with Burt Ward, the first Robin ever on screen, about his unforgettable journey into Batman. Burt shares how he landed the role, his instant chemistry with Adam West, and wild behind the scenes stories from the set. He also opens up about sparring with Bruce Lee and the massive cultural impact the show created. Same...

In Episode 20 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine talk with Sean Patrick Flanery about the journey that shaped him. Sean shares how Young Indiana Jones opened every door in his career, why Nefarious became one of his most meaningful roles, and how family life and jiu jitsu guide the way he moves through the world today.

In Episode 19 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Ethan Embry to revisit his standout roles in That Thing You Do, Sweet Home Alabama, and Grace and Frankie. Ethan shares what it was like working with Tom Hanks and Reese Witherspoon, discusses his move from Los Angeles to Atlanta, and reflects on how streaming and self-tapes have reshaped the acting world.

In Episode 18 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with the legendary Dee Wallace for an unforgettable conversation about her most iconic roles. From the heartfelt magic of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the terror of Cujo and The Howling, Dee shares behind-the-scenes stories, career-defining moments, and how she balanced being “America’s mom” with her darker rol...

In Episode 17 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine reunite with Melinda Clarke to reminisce about their early film Hot Under the Collar and her wild journey from Days of Our Lives to cult horror fame in Return of the Living Dead III. Melinda shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, 90s Hollywood memories, and what it was like working on Soldier of Fortune and The O.C.

In Episode 16 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with legendary filmmaker John Carpenter to talk about Halloween, They Live, Escape from L.A., and more. Carpenter shares behind-the-scenes stories from his classic films, explains how he started composing his own scores, and reflects on the evolution of horror and filmmaking over the years.

In Episode 15 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Clint Howard for a heartfelt conversation about family, legacy, and the values that shaped his life. Clint opens up about growing up in the Howard household, sharing personal stories about his father Rance’s wisdom, work ethic, and humility, and how his brother Ron’s guidance helped define his own path in H...

In Episode 14 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Jim O’Heir for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about his career. Jim shares behind-the-scenes stories from Parks and Recreation, including how Christie Brinkley joined the show and how Rob Lowe taught him how to kiss on camera. He also talks about his roles in Middle Man, Friends, and Dr. Odyssey, hi...

In Episode 13 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine welcome legendary actor Michael Biehn. He opens up about landing his breakout in The Terminator, the grueling underwater shoot of The Abyss, and bringing Johnny Ringo to life in Tombstone. Michael also shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with James Cameron, Val Kilmer, and Kurt Russell, plus gives a nod to his po...