Best Darek Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 552 |"Cobra Kai" and "The Karate Kid Part 3" | Actor: William Christopher Ford | (Dennis de Guzman) 54:29

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Send us a text Episode 552 "Cobra Kai" and "The Karate Kid Part 3" | Actor: William Christopher Ford | (Dennis de Guzman) William Christopher Ford aka Christopher Paul Ford played strong but silent Cobra Kai bad boy, "Dennis", in "The Karate Kid Part III". He was made aware of an open casting call for "KKIII" for the part of "Mike Barnes" from a go…

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Episode 551 | "Dangerous Animals", "Yellowstone" and "Tacoma FD" | Actor: Hassie Harrison 12:51

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Send us a text Episode 551 "Dangerous Animals", "Yellowstone" and "Tacoma FD" Actor: Hassie Harrison The lovely and talented Hassie Harrison joins me to talk about her life, career, Yellowstone, Tacoma FD and her newest project "Dangerous Animals" We talk what's worse, Outer Space or the Ocean, fears, phobia's and more. She was terrific as Laramie …

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Episode 550 | "The War", Fried Green Tomatoes" and "The Last Rodeo" | Director: Jon Avnet 27:11

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Send us a text Episode 550 "The War", Fried Green Tomatoes" and "The Last Rodeo" Director: Jon Avnet Jon Avnet has directed some fantastic films that include "The War", "Fried Green Tomatoes" and his most recent film, "The Last Rodeo". "The War" is one of the most underrated movies of the last 30+ years. It features a very underrated performance by…

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Episode 549 | "Forrest Gump" and "The Last Rodeo" | Actor: Mykelti Williamson 18:40

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Send us a text Episode 549 "Forrest Gump" and "The Last Rodeo" Actor: Mykelti Williamson Mykelti and I talk Forrest Gump and his iconic character, Benjamin Buford Blue "Bubba", we discuss his amazing filmography including "Heat", "Lucky Number Slevin", "Ali", "Fallout" and more. We also discuss his new film "The Last Rodeo", faith, relationships an…

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Episode 548 | "Earnhardt" | Director: Joshua Altman 14:49

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Send us a text Episode 548 "Earnhardt: Director: Joshua Altman Director Joshua Altman joins me to talk about his new documentary on Prime Video called "Earnhardt" we discuss Dale, his family, his passing and much more. Drops May 22nd on Prime Video. A charismatic, working-class hero to millions of fans, Dale Earnhardt was the most influential figur…

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Episode 547 |"Band of Brothers" and "The Guardian" | Actor: Neal McDonough 29:16

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Send us a text Episode 547 "Band of Brothers", "The Guardian" and "The Last Rodeo" Actor: Neal McDonough You know Neal in just about everything. Neal joins me to talk about his newest film, "The Last Rodeo". Neal and I also discuss "The Guardian", "Band of Brothers", working with Sylvester Stallone, his Massachusetts Roots, playing a character that…

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Episode 546 | "The Accountant 2" | Actor: Allison Robertson (Justine) 27:01

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Send us a text Episode 546 "The Accountant 2" Allison Robertson (Justine) Allison Robertson is a very talented actor who was simply terrific in her first major role as "Justine" in "The Accountant 2". We touch on a variety of topics. Including her character being recast from the first movie, Ben Affleck's performance of someone on the spectrum, the…

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Episode 545 | "Call on Me" and "Warfare" | Deanne Berry 36:05

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Send us a text Episode 545 "Call on Me" and "Warfare" Deanne Berry Deanne Berry has had and amazing career. She know (amongst other things) for "Call on Me" video (Eric Prydz) that has been used in multiple movies including the amazing opening scene in "Warfare". We talk about how veterans have related to this movie, led by her amazing video at the…

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Episode 544 | "Daredevil: Born Again" | Cinematographer: Hillary Fyfe Spera 30:29

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Send us a text Episode 544 "Daredevil: Born Again" Cinematographer: Hillary Fyfe Spera Hillary Fyfe Spera is a Vermont born Cinematographer whose credits include "Run", "Dexter: New Blood" and "Daredevil: Born Again" We discuss this season of Daredevil, breakdown the amazing Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, the tragic passing of Kamar de los Reye…

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Episode 543 |"Bosch, The Town and Gone Baby Gone" | Actor: Titus Welliver 12:37

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Send us a text Episode 543 "Bosch, The Town and Gone Baby Gone" | Actor: Titus Welliver Titus Welliver joins me to talk Gone Baby Gone, The Town, New England, Boston and his wonderful performance as Harry Bosh in the final season of "Bosch" Titus has also played the Man in Black in Lost, Silas Adams in Deadwood, and Jimmy O'Phelan in Sons of Anarch…

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Episode 542 |"Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem" | Writer: Chris Brancato 5:47

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Send us a text Episode 542 "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem" Writer: Chris Brancato Chris Brancato, a writer and producer known for his work on "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem," is the co-creator and showrunner of the latter. " "Godfather of Harlem" is a dramatized historical series that follows the life of gangster Bumpy Johnson (played by Fore…

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Episode 540 | "Godfather of Harlem" | Actor: Rome Flynn 7:06

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Send us a text Episode 540 "Godfather of Harlem" Actor: Rome Flynn | (Frank Lucas) Outside of being named MVP of the 2025 NBA All Star Celebrity Game, Rome Flynn is a terrific actor. Rome Flynn, known for his roles in "How to Get Away With Murder" and "With Love," joins the cast of "Godfather of Harlem" for season 4. He portrays the young Frank Luc…

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Episode 541 | "Godfather of Harlem" | Actors: Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond James. 7:16

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Send us a text Episode 541 "Godfather of Harlem" | Actors: Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond James Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond-James are both actors who currently star in the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem. Lucy Fry plays Stella Gigante, the daughter of Italian mob boss Frank Gigante. She has been a main cast member since the show's second season. Mic…

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Episode 539 | Actors Michelle Randolph ("Landman","1923") and Aminah Nieves ("1923"). 6:16

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Send us a text Episode 539 "Actors Michelle Randolph ("Landman", "1923) and Aminah Nieves ("1923"). Michelle Randolph (1923 and Landman) and Aminah Nieves (1923) join me talk their characters Elizabeth Strafford and Teonna Rainwater. Their characters have been through so much. We talk about that, Michelle's character in "Landman" and much more. Wel…

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Episode 538 | "The Righteous Gemstones" and "The Bondsman" | Actor/Singer: Jennifer Nettles 9:41

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Send us a text Episode 538 "The Righteous Gemstones" and "The Bondsman" | Actor/Singer: Jennifer Nettles Jennifer Nettles joins me to talk her new series on Prime Video "The Bondsman", we discuss Walton Goggins and Kevin Bacon, what Aimee Leigh would think of Lori dating Eli, Misbehavin, being a scream queen and much more. Welcome, Jennifer Nettles…

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Episode 537 | "Cobra Kai" and "The Walking Dead" | Actor: Okea Eme-Akwari 42:45

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Send us a text Episode 537 "Cobra Kai" and "The Walking Dead" | Actor: Okea Eme-Akwari Okea joins me to talk two very unique characters in two very different universes. Shawn Payne in Cobra Kai and Elijah in The Walking Dead. We discuss both fan bases, how Shawn in Cobra Kai was an amazing, underutilized character, how both Kenny and Shawn's storyl…

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Episode 536 | "Footloose" | Screenwriter/Songwriter: Dean Pitchford 1:02:35

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Send us a text Episode 536 "Footloose" Dean Pitchford Dean Pitchford wrote the screenplay and many of the songs in "Footloose" In June of 2024, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Born and raised in Hawaii and graduated from Yale University, Dean Pitchford performed off- and on-Broadway (Godspell; Pippin) before turning to songwritin…

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Episode 535 | "Cobra Kai" | Actor: Thomas Ian Griffith (Terry Silver) 33:11

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Send us a text Episode 535 "Cobra Kai" Actor: Thomas Ian Griffith Thomas Ian Griffith absolutely crushed the role of Terry Silver in both "The Karate Kid III" and "Cobra Kai". He was calculated, layered and very complex. All good shows are only as good as their antagonist, and Terry Silver might be right up there with the best of them. Thomas joins…

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Episode 534 |"Cobra Kai" | Creators: Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg. 33:00

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Send us a text Episode 534 "Cobra Kai" Creators: Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg Jon, Josh and Hayden join me to talk some Cobra Kai. We discuss Johnny Lawerence in depth, how good it feels to create something this special, the challenges of having a large cast and so much more. Welcome, Jon, Josh and Hayden! www.mmcpodcast.com #cob…

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Episode 533 | "Celtics City" | Director: Lauren Stowell and Showrunner: Gabe Honig 20:18

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Send us a text Episode 533 "Celtics City" Lauren Stowell and Gabe Honig Lauren and Gabe join me to talk MAX's newest documentary "Celtics City" Celtics City chronicles the remarkable saga of the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s winningest and most storied franchise. From the team's founding as one of the league’s original members to its triumphant 2024 ch…

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Episode 532 | "Hoosiers" | Actor David Neidorf (Everett Flatch) 1:16:32

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Send us a text Episode 532 "Hoosiers" David Neidorf (#21 Everett Flatch) David Neidorf (Platoon, Bull Durham and Hoosiers) joins me a second time to talk "Hoosiers" and Gene Hackman. David and I talk about Gene, what he was like, his rapport with cast, other actors that were supposed to play Norman Dale, iconic scenes, Gene's thoughts on the movie …

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Episode 531 | Actor: Chris Candy 50:09

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Send us a text Episode 531 Actor: Chris Candy Chris joins me to talk about his work with Coldplay, that hilarious Dunkin Doughnuts commercial Chris was in during the Super Bowl, I ask Chris about the John Candy documentary being directed by Colin Hanks, we talk about his Dad, the profound effect he had on others, his work and so much more. I am gra…

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Episode 530 |"Blade Runner", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Uppercut" | Actor: Joanna Cassidy 11:31

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Send us a text Episode 530 "Blade Runner", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Uppercut" Actor: Joanna Cassidy The timeless Joanna Cassidy joins me to talk "Blade Runner", her character Zhora and that iconic scene, working with a variety of directors and her new Film, "Uppercut" #bladerunner #bladerunner2049 #bladerunneredit #whoframedrogerrabbit #80smo…

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Episode 529 |"1923" | Actors: Brian Geraghty & Sebastian Roché (Zane Davis and Father Renaud) 6:23

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Send us a text Episode 529 "1923" Actors: Brian Geraghty & Sebastian Roché (Zane Davis and Father Renaud) With Season 2 days away... Brian and Sebastian join me to talk about their characters, how reprehensible Father Renaud is, the multiple tragedies Zane is dealing with. Welcome, Brian and Sebastian. www.mmcpodcast.com #yellowstone #yellowstonetv…

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Episode 528 | "1923" | Actors: Jennifer Carpenter and Aminah Nieves (Mamie Fossett and Teonna Rainwater) 6:04

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Send us a text Episode 528 "1923" Actors: Jennifer Carpenter and Aminah Nieves (Mamie Fossett and Teonna Rainwater) Jennifer Carpenter and Aminah Nieves join me to talk Season 2 of "1923", they each breakdown their characters and Season 2 of 1923 introduces some characters to ski ⛷ and 🍕 They are both immensely talented and this could be Taylor She…

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Episode 527 | "The Pitt" | Cinematographer: Johanna Coelho 17:29

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Send us a text Episode 527 "The Pitt" Cinematographer: Johanna Coelho Joanna is the cinematographer behind one of the best new shows of 2025. Her unique vision, approach and work help drive this action packed show. Featured in 2018 in Variety as one of the Up Next generation of filmmakers, Johanna has worked as a cinematographer on a number of dive…

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Episode 526 | "American Primeval" | Actor: Preston Mota | (Devin Rowell) 24:56

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Send us a text Episode 526 "American Primeval" Actor: Preston Mota Fourteen year old Preston Mota (Asteroid City, American Primeval) comes on to talk about his iconic scene in Asteroid City and his breakthrough performance in American Primeval. We discuss what its like being a child actor, that wonderful scene in Asteroid City, his character Devin …

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Episode 525 | "American Primeval" | Actor: Dominic Bogart | (Frank Cook) 52:06

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Send us a text Episode 525 "American Primeval" Dominic Bogart They very kind Dominic Bogart joins me to talk about his career and "American Primeval". Dominic is low key excellent in his role as "Frank Cook" We break down his character, working with Dane DeHaan, Peter Berg and some deleted scenes that did not make it into the final cut. Dominic Bog…

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Episode 524 | "American Primeval" | Actor: Lucas Neff (Captain Dellinger) 1:27:08

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Send us a text Episode 524 "American Primeval" Actor: Lucas Neff The very talented Lucas Neff joins me to talk about his career, movies, his Encyclopedic memory as they pertain to movies, and more. We break down his VERY underrated character and performance as Captain Dellinger, his transformation into that role, the real life Captain Dellinger, so…

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Episode 523 | "American Primeval" | Actor: Derek Hinkey (Red Feather) 27:04

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Send us a text Episode 523 "American Primeval" Actor: Derek Hinkey Derek Hinkeyn (Red Feather) talks American Primeval, Red Feather, Native Americans, Fatherhood, Home and #danedehaan #americanprimeval #therevenant #netflixseries #netflix #nativeamerican Reach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monda…

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Episode 522 | "Stranger Things" | Actor: Kendrick Cross (Agent Wallace) 45:06

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Send us a text Episode 522 "Stranger Things" Actor: Kendrick Cross (Agent Wallace) Kendrick and I talk his unbelievable workout routine, moving from Kentucky to Germany and to South Carolina. What he learned from that experience, his mother's amazing perseverance. We also talk Stranger Things and if we indeed will see Agent Wallace again. We are al…

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Episode 521 | "Major League" | Skip Griparis (Monte the Colorman) 58:55

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Send us a text Episode 521 "Major League" Skip Griparis (Monte the Colorman) Skip joins me to talk about the late Bob Uecker, his life and the movie Major League. Skip touches on what Bob was like to work with, why Major League has held up so well. Skip chats about his life, his music and much, much more. #majorleaguebaseball #mlb #bobuecker #cleve…

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Episode 520 | "SUPER/MAN: The Christopher Reeve Story" | Composer: Ilan Eshkeri 30:59

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Send us a text Episode 520 "SUPER/MAN: The Christopher Reeve Story" Composer: Ilan Eshkeri Ilan Eshkeri is an award-winning composer whose eclectic body of work is linked by his love of emotional narratives. Known for cult films such as Layer Cake, Stardust, The Young Victoria and Still Alice, Eshkeri is also recognised for his innovative work with…

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Episode 519 | "Karate Kid: Legends' | Actor: Jennifer Lynn Christie 53:27

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Send us a text Episode 519 "Karate Kid: Legends" Actor: Jennifer- Lynn Christie. Jennifer and I talk being original and authentic, early hardships, unconventional paths, being unique and original and we sprinkle in some Karate Kid: Legends. Jennifer-Lynn Christie, born in LaSalle, Montreal, Canada, is a versatile actress and artist known for her dy…

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Episode 518 | "The Fugitive", "Terrifier 3" and "The Munsters" | Actor: Daniel Roebuck 1:28:44

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Send us a text Episode 518 "The Fugitive", "Terrifier 3" and "The Munsters" Actor: Daniel Roebuck. The very kind Dan Roebuck joins me to talk his lengthy acting career from Matlock to Rob Zombie and his role in the iconic "The Fugitive". Plus Dan clears the air once and for all as to what happened with his casting in "Home Alone." Having made his f…

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Episode 517 | "Road to Perdition" | Richard Piers Rayner 36:58

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Send us a text Episode 517 "Road to Perdition" Richard Piers Rayner Many people associated with Road to Perdition have stated that without Richard's work, Road to Perdition would not be the iconic classic it is today. Richard Piers Rayner entered the professional comic world in 1988. He started out illustrating several series for DC Comics and Marv…

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Episode 516 | "Home Alone" | Cinematographer: Julio Macat 1:03:14

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Send us a text Episode 516 "Home Alone" Cinematographer: Julio Macat www.mmcpodcast.com Julio Macat's (ASC) first film was the huge box-office hit HOME ALONE. He then went on to photograph HOME ALONE 2, ACE VENTURA, Pet Detective, THE NUTTY PROFESSOR , THE WEDDING PLANNER, CATS and DOGS, BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE and WEDDING CRASHERS all of which ope…

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Episode 515 | "Homestead" | Actor: Bailey Chase 18:27

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Send us a text Episode 515 "Homestead" Actor: Bailey Chase Bailey hops on to talk Bill Belichick coaching the Tar Heels, Rooming with Chipper Jones and living in post apocalyptic times. Bailey was born in Chicago but moved to Florida after his parents divorced at a young age. He attended Duke University on a football scholarship and majored in Psyc…

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Episode 514 | "FROM" Actor: Simon Webster | (Ethan Matthews) 31:15

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Send us a text Episode 514 "FROM" Actor: Simon Webster (Ethan Matthews) First I want to say that Simon is an amazing young man. He's immensely talented, personable, kind all at such a young age is remarkable. He's a really good kid. Simon and I talk "FROM", his character Ethan Matthews, If he is indeed the Man in the Yellow Suit, Ethan seems to get…

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Episode 513 | "Brüno" | Actor: Gustaf Hammarsten | (Lutz) 1:02:24

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Send us a text Episode 513 "Brüno" Actor: Gustaf Hammarsten Perhaps best known to for his work in the 2009 mockumentary "Brüno," Swedish actor Gustaf Hammarsten made his film debut in 1992 with a minor role in the Ingmar Bergman-penned drama "The Best Intentions." Subsequently, Hammarsten acted intermittently on both big and small screens during th…

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Hawks Live with Johnathan Hankins, Boye Mafe, & More 1:22:07

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Michael Bumpus and Paul Moyer prep for Week 15 vs. Packers at Lumen Field. Today’s show: Johnathan Hankins Interview (00:17), Packers Preview (11:15), Boye Mafe Interview (19:48), Around the NFL (30:08), Opponent Preview (41:27), Inside the Film Room (50:50), Talk that Talk (1:04:40), Final Thoughts/ Keys to Victory (1:14:04). See omnystudio.com/li…

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Episode 512 | "FROM" | Actor: Angela Moore | (Bakta) 40:52

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Send us a text Episode 512 "FROM" Actor: Angela Moore (Bakta) Angela joins MMC to talk "FROM", the fact that I find FROMVILLE "cozy", her character Bakta, what she might have been in another life, I think she loves Boyd (my opinion) and fans reaching out to her demanding answers and so much more. Some solid FROM talk here! Welcome, Angela Moore. ww…

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Episode 511 | "FROM" | Actor: Vox Smith | (The Boy in White). 27:41

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Send us a text Episode 511 "FROM" Actor: Vox Smith (The Boy in White). Vox Smith, "The Boy in White" comes on to talk about his mysterious character that certainly has FROM fans wondering who he is. Vox does a wonderful job portraying him. Vox Smith, born in Halifax Nova Scotia, has quickly emerged as a notable young talent in the entertainment ind…

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Episode 510 | "FROM" | Actor: Jamie McGuire | (Smiley) 1:43:40

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Send us a text Episode 510 "FROM" Actor: Jamie McGuire (Smiley) Jamie McGuire plays "Smiley" in the smash hit show "FROM". "Smiley" is universally loved by FROM and horror fans. Jamie has done an epic job bringing him to life. Smiley could be the scariest character in movies or television in a decade. (Maybe more) Jamie and I talk rebirth, picking …

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Episode 509 | "Cobra Kai" | Actor: Brandon H. Lee (Kwon) 55:33

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Send us a text Episode 509 "Cobra Kai" Actor: Brandon H. Lee Brandon joins me for a second time to discuss Part 2 or Season 6 of Cobra Kai. Brandon's character "Kwon" is a big part of Season 6. We discuss Kwon, the character that should have really died, Kwon's early exit, loving a show but disagreeing with some of that is happening, stunt doubles …

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Episode 508 | "The Penguin", "The Irishman" and ""Killers of the Flower Moon" | Actor: Louis Cancelmi 1:02:54

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Send us a text Episode 508 "The Penguin" Actor: Louis Cancelmi One of my favorite actors working today. He was terrific in #ThePenguin #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon and #TheIrishman not to mention #Billions and so much more. He is very much like John Carroll Lynch, low key, usually fuels and steals the show or the projects he's in. Terrific talent. Old s…

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Hawks Live with Roy Robertson-Harris, Charles Cross, & More 1:19:41

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Michael Bumpus and Jordan Babineaux prep for Week 14 vs. Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Today’s show: Cardinals Preview (00:15), Roy Robertson-Harris Interview (11:35), Charles Cross Interview (29:40), Opponent Preview (36:30), Around the NFL (40:11), Inside the Film Room (50:58), Talk that Talk (1:00:19), Final Thoughts/ Keys to Victory (1:10:10…

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Episode 507 | "McFarland USA" | Actor: Carlos Pratts 52:11

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Send us a text Episode 507 "McFarland USA" Actor: Carlos Pratts. Carlos and I talk about one of the great underrated sports movies in "McFarland USA" and much more. Carlos Pratts starred in Disney's McFarland, USA and received rave reviews for his standout performance opposite Kevin Costner. Carlos also received critical acclaim for his role on the…

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Episode 506 | "Cobra Kai" | Actor: Patrick Luwis | (Axel Kovačević) 47:11

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Send us a text Episode 506 "Cobra Kai" Actor: Patrick Luwis (Axel Kovačević) Patrick Luwis is an immensley talented actor who made his debut as Axel Kovačević in part 2 of season 6 in Cobra Kai. He is terrfying, believable and a down right force on and off the mat. This is a really fun interview, sprinkled with interesting tidbits about Patrick, Co…

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Episode 505 | "FROM" | Actor: Catalina Sandino Moreno | (Tabitha Matthews) 8:22

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Send us a text Episode 505 "FROM" Actor: Catalina Sandino Moreno (Tabitha Matthews, others) Catalina joins me for a THIRD time to talk about the Season 3, Episode 10 Finale. If we are talking biggest "loser" in Season 3 its Jim Matthews. I do not mean loser in a derogatory way but as a man who legitimately lost EVERYTHING. Catalina talks about that…

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