Episodes

Dec. 30, 2020

Comedian Ben Gleib | The Nowhere Comedy Club and The Future of Live E…

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...

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Dec. 29, 2020

Brad Sherwood "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" | The Art of Improv and Mart…

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 a...

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Dec. 28, 2020

Actor Catherine Taber | A Star Wars Legacy, Being Princess Lea and H…

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 ...

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Dec. 25, 2020

Comedian and Actor Joel McHale | THIS is the Golden Age of Television

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: A...

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Dec. 22, 2020

Actor Michael Fishman | Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, and The Co…

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...

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Dec. 19, 2020

Actress Ellen Hollman | Army of One, The Matrix 4, and Creating Your …

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 h...

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Dec. 18, 2020

Comedian Brad Williams | Getting a Second Job, Zoom Comedy, and Premi…

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 come...

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Dec. 16, 2020

Comedian Alonzo Bodden | Last Comic Standing, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me…

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” ...

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Dec. 14, 2020

Musician "Sam Be Yourself" | From Netflix's Rhythm and Flow Season 1

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 wi...

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Dec. 11, 2020

"A&E's 60 Days In Season 6" Ashley Michelle | "This Is Real and Not R…

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 mu...

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Dec. 5, 2020

Comedian Jackie Kashian | Comedy During Lockdown, Working out Bits an…

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 tal...

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Dec. 2, 2020

Musician and Fashion Designer Nikki Lund | Feed the Belly of the Righ…

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 defin...

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Nov. 29, 2020

TV Personality Paige Davis | Trading Spaces, Broadway, and Memory Lane

Paige Davis is best known as the effervescent host of the groundbreaking, Emmy-nominated design-reality show, TRADING SPACES . Paige also kept up her hosting duties co-hosting HOME AND FAMILY for the Hallmark Channel and was ...

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Nov. 25, 2020

Comedian and Actor Luenell | I see Humor In Everything

Today Brett is joined by actor and comedian Luenell. We discuss movies, comedy, writing, recreating your brand and staying relevant in an ever changing world.

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Oct. 17, 2020

The Real Housewives of Dallas | LeAnne Lockin, Reality Vs Celebrity a…

In this episode, Brett chats with LeAnne Lockin, cast member from the hit TV show, The Real Housewives of Dallas. They talk quarantine, face masks, reality TV life and more. www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad...

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Sept. 1, 2020

Comedian Colin Mochrie | Everything is Colin Mochrie "Whose Colin Any…

Today Brett is joined by the delightful Colin Mochrie, from the Emmy Nominated Improv Show, 'Whose Line Is It Anyway." In the episode they chat his new online show with co-star Brad Sherwood, "Stream of Consciousness" early d...

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Aug. 29, 2020

Sports and Celebrity Agent Darren Prince| "Hitting Bottom at the Top"

Our guest today is sports and celebrity super agent Darren Prince. In the episode we discuss his early addiction to opiods, recovery and sobriety, hitting bottom at the top, keys to success, what drives him and gets him up in...

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Aug. 17, 2020

Producer for Carolla Digital Chris Laxamana |Podcasting, Music and Al…

On the show today Brett chats with producer for Carolla Digital Chris Laxamana. He currently produces five of the shows on the network, along with his own podcast, "WATERCOOLER", which he produces after hours, when his done w...

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Aug. 16, 2020

Comedian Aries Spears | MAD TV, Spears and Steinberg and Being the Pe…

Its Brett's 46th Birthday! Woohoo! Today he welcomes the hilarious Aries Spears! He is best known from the Emmy Nominated sketch show MAD TV and has been a touring comic for the last 30 plus years! We covered a lot in this ep...

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Aug. 11, 2020

Actor Daphne Maxwell Reid | "Aunt Viv" From The Fresh Prince of Bell…

Our guest today is Daphne Maxwell Reid. She is best known for her role on "The Fresh Prince of Bell-Air" Aunt Vivian! She assumed the role in 1993 as the show went on until 1996. She is also an amazing photographer, fashion designer and cook! She is also married to the iconic Tim Reid, and accompli…

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Aug. 9, 2020

Peter Madrigal and Chandler Rapson | Vanderpump Rules and Celebrity S…

Today I am joined by reality TV and fitness guru Peter Madrigal, along with Angel Investor and Co-Founder of Celebrity Slots, Chandler Rapson. We discuss this new and innovative gaming technology that allows fans to connect w...

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Aug. 6, 2020

Comedian Greg Proops | Whoes Line Is it Anyway?

Comedian Greg Proops steps up to the open mic to discuss all things pandemic, ZOOM comedy shows, showbiz memories, podcasting, working the road, quarantine madness, earning his comedy stripes and much more. Greg Proops is a s...

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Aug. 4, 2020

Actor Tami Stronach |"The Child Like Empress"From the Film The Never …

Actor Tami Stronach is best known as the Child Like Empress from the cult classic, "The Never Ending Story". In the episode, we talk about her experiences with the film, how it has stood the test of time, her upcoming film "M...

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Aug. 2, 2020

Actor Fabrizio Guido | "Mikey" from Mr. Iglesias Streaming Now On Net…

Actor Fabrizio Guido drops in on the podcast today to discuss all things "Mr. Iglesias", his experiences as an actor, growing up with parents in the business, dealing with rejection, learning from past mistakes, his goals as ...

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