Rollin' With Olan

In this episode, Camille and Kimber share their incredible journeys through Hollywood, from MTV days to reality TV, and their personal battles and triumphs. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, celebrity encounters, and life lessons from two iconic figures in the entertainment industry. In this episode, Camille and Kimber share their journeys in the entertainment industry, insights on acting, reali...

From actress to filmmaker, Karola Raimond’s journey is packed with grit, creativity, and soul.  In this conversation, she opens up about following intuition, building a career across continents, and why female-driven stories matter more than ever. Karola Raimond is a highly intuitive Empath. As a Storyteller and Consciousness-Lifter, she is all about Empowerment & Expression. She strongly beli...

In this in-depth interview, Rob Corn shares his remarkable journey through the television industry, from his early days as a PA to becoming a renowned producer, director, and mentor. Discover insights into the creative process, industry challenges, and valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers. Rob has worked on Girls Club, The District, The Resident, Grey's Anatomy, Chicago Hope, Weird Science...

John Rigney is a founding partner of Level 4 Management, representing legendary talents such as Samuel L. Jackson, Quentin Tarantino, Jim Carrey, and many others a true behind-the-scenes titan with four decades of experience shaping the industry's biggest success stories. Thank you for Rollin' With Olan 

In this engaging interview, seasoned casting director Bill Marinella shares his journey from childhood dreams in Cleveland to becoming a renowned figure in the entertainment industry. Discover insights on talent scouting, industry shifts post-pandemic, and practical advice for aspiring actors and industry newcomers. THANK YOU FOR ROLLIN' WITH OLAN 00:00 Introduction to Bill Marinella 04:26 Fi...

In this episode of 'Rollin' with Olan', host Jeff Olin and producer Nathalie engage in a candid conversation about their experiences in the entertainment industry. They discuss the importance of education, the transition from acting to casting, and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset. Nathalie shares her journey of balancing family life with her career aspirations, wh...

In this engaging conversation, film producer John Morrissey shares his extensive journey through the film industry, from his early days as an actor to becoming a successful producer known for films like American History X. He discusses the evolution of casting directors, the challenges of getting scripts noticed, and the current trends in the film industry, including the impact of streaming servic...

In this New Year Special episode, Jeff Olan sits down to reflect on his career journey, sharing the highs, the challenges, and the lessons that shaped him along the way. From personal growth to professional milestones, this conversation offers insight, motivation, and inspiration for anyone stepping into a new year with goals and ambition. Whether you’re chasing your passion, navigating your caree...

In this engaging conversation, Larry Namer shares his remarkable journey from a humble upbringing in Brooklyn to becoming a media mogul and co-founder of E! Entertainment Network. He discusses the evolution of cable television, the creation of iconic shows, and his ventures in Russia and China. Namer also delves into his personal philosophy, the importance of reinvention, and his new book, 'O...

In this engaging conversation, Jeff Olan interviews Darcy Donovan, a multifaceted talent known for her work as an actress, musician, author, and philanthropist. They explore Darcy's early beginnings in acting, her transition to music, and her experiences in the entertainment industry. Darcy shares personal stories about her family background, her journey to LA, and the challenges she faced al...

Robert Miano, acting career, Bronx, Al Pacino, Actors Studio, film industry, travel stories, collaboration, advice for actors, upcoming projects Hollywood. He discusses his early passion for singing, his travels across Europe, and his experiences working with iconic figures like Al Pacino and Charles Bronson. Miano reflects on his training at the Actors Studio, his breakthrough roles, and the impo...

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Kerner, respected manager, producer, and founder of Kerner Management Associates. With decades of experience guiding the careers of some of Hollywood’s most talented actors, Richard shares his journey from early industry beginnings to becoming one of the most trusted names in talent management. We dive into the art of discovering authentic talent, the bala...

In this episode of Rollin’ With Olan , we sit down with Mike Gelles , an unscripted developer, to dive deep into the world of unscripted storytelling. Mike shares his journey through the entertainment industry, what it takes to develop authentic and compelling shows, and how creative partnerships drive successful unscripted projects. Highlights: How Mike got his start in development and representa...

This week on Rollin’ With Olan, we’re joined by actor and comedian Brad Grunberg, a.k.a. Johnny Cocktail. Brad brings the laughs and the stories as he shares his journey through Hollywood, his unforgettable roles alongside Adam Sandler, and what it’s like to bring comedy to life on and off the screen. Get ready for a fun, unfiltered conversation filled with humor, heart, and plenty of behind-the-s...

Julia Roberts submitted a casting tape at 18 years old, and our guest took a chance on her. The rest, as they say, is history. But this is only a small part of the rich history of Bobby Roth who has worked on a number of major television shows and movies since the 1980s. Bobby Roth is also the filmmaker behind Our Ukrainian Sky, a short documentary film released in 2023 focusing on an unlikely gro...

Wanna be a television writer? Interested in learning more about that field? If so, this is the episode for you. Tony Phelan is as accomplished as they come as a writer, and he’s also a highly successful producer and director.  From Grey’s Anatomy in the early days to Fire Country today, Tony brings a ton of lessons for up and coming writers and everybody else wanting to work on creating shows. You...

You know Tommy Pickles from the Rugrats, right? Believe it or not, that was our guest’s first voice audition. And since then she has done tons of voices, including Babe and Happy Feet as well as Buttercup from the Powerpuff Girls. Elizabeth EG Daily has done it all – acting, voice acting and singing – and tells some incredible stories going all the way back to the 80s. It wasn’t always easy, but w...

Back on the show for the second time, the legendary Marty Schwartz comes in hot with an explosive story about his experience with a certain big-name actor. This is as real as it gets.  You’ll also hear about how he used to pick up Martin Scorcese every morning to look at locations when they worked on the film Raging Bull from 1980, which was the second to last time Marty operated as location manag...

As the breakout actor in the movie Pajama Party from 1964, this guest is a legend in Hollywood. They were even grooming her to be the next Marilyn Monroe, but that was not the path for Bobbie Shaw Chance.  Instead, after doing a dozen movies, she became an iconic acting coach and started coaching Drew Barrymore when she was only 10 years old. Her son Richie followed in her footsteps, and they have...

Live from Tyler Perry’s studio in Atlanta, the one and only Ken Fuchs took a quick break from Family Feud to share his incredible Hollywood story, which is one nobody would want to miss.  In addition to working with Steve Harvey for the past 15 years, this very special guest has directed Shark Tank episodes for several years and done more seasons than we can count of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette...

This is what everybody in entertainment should learn more about. Look no further than the case against Disney. This long-time attorney breaks down why entertainment law is so important and the parts of it you should know about.  In addition to running his own law office since 1991, Steven Lowe is no stranger to the ins and outs of the entertainment industry and was even the executive producer of t...

When an Emmy award-winning costume designer born in South Africa and raised in Israel tells her story about coming to the US almost 20 years ago to pursue her career in Hollywood, you know there will be a ton of inspiring nuggets.  Ariyela talks us through her journey and several of the amazing projects she’s worked on, including the movie Waitress from 2007 where she and Jeff worked together for...

Actress, author, businesswoman, director, model, producer and writer… Brande Roderick has done it all, and in this episode she shares her incredible journey through the entertainment industry. This one’s a doozy! You may have seen this former playmate of the year – who also dated Hugh Hefner for more than two years – on Baywatch or in Starsky & Hutch, and she’s even done her own horror movie,...

Ever wondered how an up-and-coming actor can get a great agent? Alex Camacho is way more than up-and-coming now, and hearing her tell the story of how she first connected with her outstanding agent Jeff Wolfman is something else. And his side of that story is awesome too. They spent this hour dropping all kinds of gems on us, including how to deal with the ups and downs in this industry. They remi...

An absolute legend, Mark Teschner has been the Casting Director for ABC’s General Hospital since 1989 and has won 11 Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Achievement in Casting” in the process. Simply put, he’s the best. In addition to telling his own inspiring story, Mark shares his most important tips for actors and others wanting to find success in entertainment. He even talks about how background acto...