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Welcome to The Brett Allan Show, your go-to podcast for engaging celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, and in-depth conversations with actors, comedians, filmmakers, and industry insiders. Hosted by Brett Allan, each episode delivers authentic, entertaining, and insightful discussions you won’t hear anywhere else.
In this episode, Brett sits down with [Guest Name] to talk about their latest project, career highlights, personal stories, and what really happens behind the camera. Whether you're a fan of movies, TV, comedy, or pop culture, this episode brings you closer to the people shaping the entertainment world.
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In this episode, Brett sits down with [Guest Name] to talk about their latest project, career highlights, personal stories, and what really happens behind the camera. Whether you're a fan of movies, TV, comedy, or pop culture, this episode brings you closer to the people shaping the entertainment world.
🎙️ New episodes weekly featuring top talent from film, television, and beyond.
👉 Subscribe now and never miss an episode of The Brett Allan Show.
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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 and More
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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sept. 1, 2020
Comedian Colin Mochrie | Everything is Colin Mochrie "Whose Colin Anyway?"
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 days with second city, the art of improv, how everyone hates the "Hoedown" sketch, doing bits at home with his wife while doing dishes and much more. To get tickets to the show, click below! https://passportshows.com/portfolio/stream-of-consciousness/ And here is more about u...
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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 the morning, what would happen if he lost it all, and much more. Darren Prince is a sports and celebrity agent who, at the age of 14, founded a mail order company selling baseball cards and traveling around the country participating in trade shows. At the age of 20 he sold ...
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Aug. 17, 2020
Producer for Carolla Digital Chris Laxamana |Podcasting, Music and Always Evolving
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 with everything else! Not to mention, he is a super talented musician. and has an album out titled, "Front of House Presents Chris Laxamana." In this episode we talk about how you pivot a major podcasting network, two days after the stay at home order is issued, how to manage...
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Aug. 16, 2020
Comedian Aries Spears | MAD TV, Spears and Steinberg and Being the Peoples Champ
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 episode and is probably one of the most honest conversations about the comedy industry I’ve had. We chatted about everything from growing up in the 80's, instant fame, MAD TV, cancel culture, being real and honest with comedy, what it takes to have a sustainable comedy career...
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Aug. 11, 2020
Actor Daphne Maxwell Reid | "Aunt Viv" From The Fresh Prince of Bell-Air
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 accomplished actor, producer and writer!
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Aug. 9, 2020
Peter Madrigal and Chandler Rapson | Vanderpump Rules and Celebrity Slots Unite!
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 with celebrities in a fun and unique way. Peter is a regular staple on Vanderpump Rules and Sur Restaurant, and Chandler is the Founder of Rain Maker Equity. Chandler is Founder and Chairman of RainMaker, Inc. RainMaker is a Private Equity Firm specializing in technology with...
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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 stand up comic from San Francisco. He lives in Hollywood. It’s not that bad. Really. The Proopdog is best known for his unpredictable appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway? Both US and UK. Starting it’s 7th season on the CW . Stand-up Greg has a new Political Comedy album ou...
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Aug. 4, 2020
Actor Tami Stronach |"The Child Like Empress"From the Film The Never Ending Story
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 "Man and Witch", her love as a dancer, being a mom, and much more. Tami Stronach is a choreographer, actor, dance professor and yoga teacher. As an artist and an educator she is dedicated to inspiring others to keep their creative life alive and to exercise their imagination. ...
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Aug. 2, 2020
Actor Fabrizio Guido | "Mikey" from Mr. Iglesias Streaming Now On Netflix
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 an actor and much more. Fabrizio Guido was born on May 28, 1999 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Fabrizio Zacharee Guido. He is an actor and producer, known for Mr. Iglesias (2019), Family (2018) and World War Z (2013). Have a question? Email us below! openmicguest@gmail.c...
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July 29, 2020
WWE Legend "Nature Boy" Ric Flair | "Its Been 48 Years and I Have No Plans to Stop"
Our guest today is the one and only, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. His career has lasted over four decades and he has no plan to stop. Not mention, his daughter has continued the legacy, and has made a name for herself, all on her own. In the episode, we talk about his newest venture, Celebrity Slots, classic highlights from his career, how wrestling has changed since he began, and much more. The unmistakable strut. The overdramatic flop. The flagrant low blow. The… "Woooooooo!" Such an animated perfo...
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July 28, 2020
Health and Beauty Influencer Kourtney Reppert | You Need to Know Your Purpose
Today we have the wonderful Kourtney Reppert. Kourtney is a global influencer, health and beauty model, and first and foremost, a mother. In the episode we cover the power struggle between motherhood and celebrity, making wise choices as someone who is highly sought after, protecting her image from online bullies, what she sees as her purpose and more. Kourtney is a motivated young, female, entrepreneur and American model. While she continues to work actively in the print, commercial, and fitnes...
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July 26, 2020
Actor and Author Leon Acord | SUB-LEBRITY The Queer Life of a Show-Biz Footnote
Our guest today is the delightful Leon Acord. In the episode the actor and author talks about his book, SUB-LEBRITY The Queer Life of a Show-Biz Footnote, life during lock down, dealing with "fame", relationships, success, and more. His book is available on Amazon, and is a must read. Enjoy the episode!
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July 24, 2020
Actress Allegra Edwards | Star of "Upload" On the Amazon Prime Network
Today's guest is Allegra Edwards, star of the Amazon Prime series, "Upload" which is now currently streaming. In the episode we discuss her role, what drew her to the project, what drives her as a creative, lessons learned from success and failure, plus much more. If your a fan of the show, she can be seen playing Ingrid, opposite of Robbie Amell. Allegra Edwards is an actress currently living in New York. She received her training at the American Conservatory Theater , and graduated in May 201...
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July 22, 2020
Comedian Tommy Davidson| From Open Mic Night at the Strip Club to Comedy Icon
Brett's guest today is the wonderful actor and comedian Tommy Davidson. Tommy has been a comedic staple for over thirty years and has no plans to stop. From his first gig at a strip club, getting discovered by Keenen Ivory Wayans,, and working with some of the biggest comedy names in the game, Tommy has carved out a place for himself an orchestrated plan, that he literally wrote out, when he first began. We cover all this and more, in this exclusive interview. Davidson started his career as a st...
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July 19, 2020
Michael DeVorzon | Star of Lifetime and A&E Networks Newest Film "Her Deadly Groom"
Our guest today is actor Michael DeVorzon. He has a brand new film dropping on July 26th, 2020 on A&E's Lifetime Network! We chat about the film, his time as an actor, are bad guys misunderstood, his experience coming up as an actor and much more.
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July 16, 2020
Actor Eric Roberts and Wife Eliza Roberts | Welcome to the Family Business
Today on the show, we are joined by Actor Eric Roberts and his amazing wife Eliza. Combined, they have over five decades of industry experience from directing, acting, casting and there is no plan to slow down. Not to mention, all of their children, brothers, sisters and more, are a part of the family business. In the episode we chat about what its like to work as a couple while helping manage their children's budding careers, how they mitigate the madness of lock down, how the industry has evol...
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July 14, 2020
TRU TV's "Impractical Jokers" Producer and Writer Casey Jost| Collaboration is Key
Casey Jost joins us today on the show. He is a senior producer, and a writer on the hit TV Show, Impractical Jokers and host of, "Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes" on TRU TV. He is also the younger brother of Colin Jost, head writer and weekend update co-anchor on NBC's Saturday Night Live. We covered a lot in the episode from punching up jokes with his brother, how no nepotism is allowed, making ideas better, the art of the visual joke, his creative process and much more. Enjoy!
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July 11, 2020
Actor Robert LaSardo | Good Vs Evil and Choosing Acting to Reclaim a "Lost" Life
Today I am joined by the amazing Robert LaSardo. Most recognize him for his body tattoos and roles on Nip Tuck, The Mule, Weeds, and this list goes on and on. In the episode we discuss the state of the film industry, good versus evil, how to make each role different, the stigma of type casting and much more! Robert LaSardo was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career studying at the High School of Performing Arts in New York City, before going on to the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. He s...
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July 7, 2020
Singer Ralph Tresvant | Life with New Edition, and Staying Relevant
In this rare and exclusive interview, singer and founding member of the 80's group "New Edition" @RalphTresvant Ralph Tresvant stops by and reflects with Brett on his decades long music career and how it has affected so many people over the years. How his children may or may not follow in his footsteps, staying humble, constantly creating new things and new music and much more. He has a new single that just released, with the iconic @JohnnyGill Johnny Gill, his former band mate and life long fri...
July 5, 2020
Podcaster and Entrepreneur Brent Basham | Co-Founder of Poddit.Net
Brent Basham is one of the creators of Poddit.net, a web platform that matches potential podcast guests with podcast hosts. He also has a podcast titled. "Long Tail Success. This is a replay from a Facebook Live-stream and Brent is one the absolute bests. Enjoy. In 2014 Brent had an epiphany. As a father and tech enthusiast, he realized we were standing at a very unique point in history. We were the last digital immigrants charged with raising the first digital natives. But with everything chang...
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July 1, 2020
Fashion and Design Icon Tim Gunn | Life is One Big Collaboration
Today's guest is the one and only Tim Gunn. His resume really needs to no introduction, from one of the longest running shows on television, Project Runway, to giving pearls of wisdom in almost every conversation, its safe to say everyone loves Tim. In the episode we covered a lot. From the art of saying no in negotiations and still getting what you need, focusing and living in the moment, chasing things to hard will elude you , and making things work no matter what, plus much more. Happy 4th of July and enjoy!
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June 28, 2020
Actor Sean Kanan | Studio City an Amazon Prime Original "A Love Letter to Soap Operas"
Brett's guest today is Sean Kanan. He is an American actor and TV host, best known for his portrayals of A. J. Quartermaine on General Hospital, Deacon Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part III. He currently has an Emmy Nominated show streaming on Amazon Prime, Studio City.