The Brett Allan Show

Our guest today is the delightful actor and comedian Fred Stoller! We covered so much in this conversation, you will enjoy it I  am sure! He has had some iconic moments over his long career its really hard to narrow down just a few. From Seinfeld, Dumb and Dumber, the list goes on and on. He is kind, gracious and thankful for the career he has been given! Getting an early start. The comedy boom of...

Our guest today is the amazingly talented actor, Stephen Tobolowsky. Most recognize him from his iconic character "Ned Ryerson" in "Groundhog Day", but his film credits are miles long. From "Thelma and Louise" to "Mississippi Burning" he has covered the gambit. He is as kind as they come, and a true joy of a human being.  We covered so much its really hard to list! Here are some highlights. His cr...

Our guest today is the amazing talented and hilarious Brent Huff!   As an actor, Brent currently has the recurring role of Officer Smitty on the hit television show, The Rookie. Additionally, Brent recurred as Major Keefe, on the Showtime series, Shameless. Brent has appeared in top television shows such as The West Wing, Mad Men, NCIS, Cold Case and JAG, to name a few. In the episode we talk abou...

In his debut special taped in Brooklyn, Haitian born stand-up comedian, TJ, tackles with his conversational style the perils of English as a third language, evil children, race, and the me too movement. No subject is off limits in this smart, edgy, and, most of all, hilarious debut. In the episode we talk about his upbringing, his introduction to comedy late in life, influences and much more. Enjo...

Hunter Doohan is an actor and writer, known for Your Honor (2020), Truth Be Told (2019) and Schooled (2019). On this episode we talk about his role as "Adam" playing opposite of Brian Cranston, and what his experiences were playing such deep and layered character. Plus, some behind the scenes chatter about filming during covid, living in New Orleans his writing and directing background and much mo...

Today Brett chats with pop culture icon John Davidson. John is best known as a musician, TV Host,  and Broadway star.  He was the host of television's "Hollywood Squares", "That's Incredible" and much more!  We caught up with him while he was in Mexico for the holidays spending time with his family and grandkids and enjoying life! Enjoy this fun episode.  Who is John Davidson?  Well....it has been...

Our guest today on the Brett Allan Show is comedy legend Maz Jobrani. He joined in to chat about his new comedy special, "Pandemic Warrior" his comedy story, his approach to comedy, writing, storytelling, lessons learned from success and failures, plus much more. Enjoy! Maz Jobrani was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS as a series regular. He can ofte...

Brett chats with actress Lilli Kay about her role on the Showtime limited run series. "Your Honor". She plays "Fia Baxter" with an equally amazing ensemble cast. She talks about her character, good versus evil, the American justice system, what can someone actually get away with and more!  And here is more about us!  Have a question? Email us below! openmicguest@gmail.com Love the show and want to...

Nicole Blonsky is an American actress, singer, dancer, and Internet personality, who is best known for her breakthrough role as Tracy Turnblad in the film Hairspray, for which she won a Critics' Choice Award and received a nomination for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.  We discuss her long career. getting an early start, learning to live your truth and much more.  And here is...

Jesus Trejo is one of the fastest rising names in the stand-up comedy scene. Born and raised in Long Beach, Trejo recently taped his first hour stand-up special STAY AT HOME SON for Showtime, set to air summer of 2020. He can be seen recurring as the role of Mr. Trujillo on the Netflix series MR. IGLESIAS, and in roles on ALONE TOGETHER (Freeform) and TEACHERS (TV Land). Jesus is also the host of ...

Actor Marielle Scott drops in to discuss her new movie, " All My Life" available and streaming everywhere, and her role on the FX limited series, " A Teacher" now on Hulu streaming. We talk about the life of a working actor, choosing roles, making it all work, looking at life as a glass half full, and much more. And here is more about us!  Have a question? Email us below! openmicguest@gmail.com Lo...

Welcome to 2021! In this brand new episode, Brett is Joined by fellow podcaster Larry Roberts of One Big Win (Moments In Mastery) to chat with Kameron Westcott and Kary Brittingham from the RHOD, Real Housewives' of Dallas to talk about their new podcast, "Kam and Kary Do Dallas", and the new season of the show, there are plenty of laughs and inside scoop to be had in this exclusive interview!  Ka...

Episode 100! Happy New Year! For our last episode of the year we have the great Steve Hofstetter. He is a comics comic, and an all around great guy. In our chat we talk about the "Nowhere Comedy Club" helping out fellow comics who need and deserve it, buying a church, living on a lonely comedy island and much  more!  We will see ya all next year!  Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter i...

Our guest today is comedian Ben Gleib. We chat about the "Nowhere Comedy Club that he co-founded with fellow comedian Steve Hofstetter, learning to pivot in comedy, ZOOM entertainment, lessons learned from an early career and much more.  Ben Gleib was named by TBS one of the "funniest comedians working today." He’s the host, head writer, and executive producer of the Emmy nominated "Idiotest" on N...

Our guest today is the fantastic Brad Sherwood. Most know him from the hit show, Whose Line is it Anyway! In the conversation we cover a lot from the art of improv, working on bits, being in the moment, lessons learned from an early life and much more.  As a young hatchling, Brad Sherwood (Cranius gigantum), fled the ice plains of Chicago for the arid expanse of the Rocky Mountains, where he settl...

Today we have the amazing and multi talented actor Catherine Taber. On the show we talk about her new film,  "Havens End", her long career in the Star Wars universe, making choices for roles, her faith and much more.  Georgia native Catherine “Cat” Taber has made numerous comedic and dramatic appearances in television and film, both in front of the camera and behind the microphone, including Star...

Joel Edward McHale is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and television host. He is best known for hosting The Soup and his role as Jeff Winger on the NBC sitcom Community. He has appeared in the films Spy Kids: All the Time in the World and Ted. Joel has also made multiple appearances on all the major late-night talk shows, The Voice AGT, American Idol, the Masked Singer and much more...

Today's guest is actor Michael FIshman, We cover all the things from his producing career, writing, directing, producing and of course his role as DJ on Roseanne and the Connors.  Michael Fishman started his acting career at 6 years old playing D.J. Conner in ABC's Golden Globe® Award-winning iconic sitcom, Roseanne. Throughout its nine-season run, Fishman was twice nominated for Best Young Actor...

Our guest today is actress Ellen Hollman! Her most recent film, Army of One can been seen now, streaming and on demand on all platforms. We talk about her career, creating content, her amazing stunt career, working with her husband, lessons learned from her early career and much more! She made her television debut on an episode of Malcolm in the Middle in 2005, before going on to appear in fourth...

On the show we have another amazing comedian, Brad Williams. We cover a lot from ZOOM Comedy, the art of pivoting, owning your brand, joke theft and much more!  Brad Williams has become one of the funniest, most in-demand comedians working today. A California native, Brad started doing stand-up at age 19 and has been touring ever since. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including Legit, Dave At...

A regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for more than 20 years. Alonzo’s first big comedy break came when he was on the “New Faces of Comedy” showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. However, it was as the season three winner of NBCʼs Last Comic Standing, where Alonzo was first introduced to America. Sin...

Sam Be Yourself is a rapper-producer from Detroit, Michigan. Blending classic hip hop sounds from the golden-era with modern flavors of today. Sam was a front runner in the Netflix series Rhythm and Flow and stole the show with his iconic beats and hometown Detroit Flavor In the episode Sam breaks down his experience on the show, how it changed his life and helped him realize his potential and how...

Our guest today is Ashley Michelle from A&E's break out documentary series, "60 Days In" Season 6.  We talk about her experiences candidly, never before told stories, the inside scoop on being locked up, lessons learned and much more. When newly-elected Sheriff Jonathan W. Horton takes office and finds his jail in dire need of reform, he enlists the help of seven innocent civilians to go undercove...

Jackie Kashian is a comic whose current album, I Am Not The Hero Of This Story, was #1 comedy album on iTunes and Amazon and is critically acclaimed. She is in the thirteenth year of her podcast The Dork Forest, where she talks with people about what they love to do, think about and collect. She also has a podcast with Laurie Kilmartin where they complain and celebrate standup comedy. It is called...

Our guest today is the icon Nikki Lund. We cover everything from her new single "You and I" fashion, work life balance, motherhood and work, public perception and much more. In the age of multi-hyphenates, Nikki Lund is defining her brand in the worlds of fashion and music. Her fashion line – similar to Nikki and her music – perfectly blends femininity, confidence, and sex appeal. A California nat...