The Brett Allan Show

Our guest today is the hilariously talented comedian and podcaster, Sarah Tollemache. She opens up about being married to another famous comic, working together, and how they are both markedly different. Also, her approach to writing, performing, and what drives her to do what she does, and so much more! Enjoy. Sarah Tollemache is a stand-up comedian, writer and podcast host. She has been featured on Comedy Central as well as NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’. In 2017 she appeared on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’. Tollemache followed that up with another late-night appearance, this time on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’. She has also appeared on Comedy Central’s ‘Roast Battle’ and Gotham Comedy Live. When she’s not touring comedy clubs around the country Sarah can be seen regularly at The Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club in New York City. Sarah is also the Co-Host of the popular weekly podcast ‘Vadge’. www.brettallanshow.com Have a question, email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.brettallanshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Patrika Darbo drops in to talk all things career, entertainment, her amazing body of work and so much more. She is known for her roles as Nancy Wesley and Sally Spectra in the television soap operas Days of Our Lives and The Bold and the Beautiful, respectively. She shares what drives her as a creative, being an agent of change in the industry, how the pandemic was for her and much more. www.brettallanshow.com Have a question, email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.brettallanshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Jim O'Heir drops by to talk about his healthy, life long career as an actor and performer. He is best known for his role on the NBC hit show, "Parks and Recreation" as Jerry Gergich. But, since the show ended, his career has been non stop. We discussed his early beginnings with Second City and how the acting bug bit him right away. Getting those first laughs, knowing what you are meant to do, and more. www.brettallanshow.com Have a question, email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.brettallanshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is comedian, podcaster, and judge of AGT on NBC Howie Mandel. We chat out his pandemic experience, the importance of openly discussing mental health, time management, podcasting with his daughter, and much more! www.brettallanshow.com Have a question, email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.brettallanshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by comedian and thought leader Michael Jr. We discuss his brand new book. "Funny How Life Works". being a comedic thought leader, fatherhood, how comedy is the seasoning to the rest of his life purpose, what drives him as an individual and much more. www.brettallanshow.com Known as a comedic thought leader, Michael Jr. brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling, he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose. This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, Tedx Talks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His mission to make laughter commonplace in uncommon places means that he also seeks opportunities to share his gifts with those in homeless shelters and prisons. You can find him in Sony Pictures' feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing On Purpose and More Than Funny. [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.brettallanshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is the amazingly talented Rolonda Watts. She ruled the airwaves in the late 90's on TV, and still does today, through podcasting, voice acting, teaching classes and so much more! We covered her entire career from tip to tail, how she started, her keys to success, what drives her, and how she brings all of that passion to everything she does, plus much more! For almost four decades now, her name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many award-winning works in television, radio, film, digital media, voice acting, stand up comedy, and her award-winning romance suspense novel, DESTINY LINGERS, endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou. Most know her by one name, Rolonda, under which she launched her own internationally syndicated talk show (1994-1998), produced by King World Productions and her company, Watts Works. Before that, Rolonda was a news reporter and anchorwoman at New Jersey Nightly News before moving to New York City where she was an investigative new reporter and anchor woman for WNBC, WABC Eyewitness News, Inside Edition, and then TV mogul Roger King made Ro an offer she couldn’t refuse; her own internationally syndicated TV talk show, ROLONDA!, which you can still watch today on The Rolonda Watts Channel on YouTube! Ro’s deep, rich, and raspy voice is one of the most recognized in the business. Her clients include, Divorce Court, the Judge Joe Brown Show, CNN, Google, Tropicana, Wells Fargo, Alka Seltzer, Boeing, Orencia, Lego's City Adventure, Madagascar, Kulipari: Army of Frogs, Cannon Busters, The Proud Family, The Invincible Fight Girl, Tyler Perry's Medea's Tough Love, and for close to two decades now, Ro has voiced the role of Professor Wiseman on Curious George. In video games, Rolonda voices Kraken Warrior Priestess, Illaoi, in the billion dollar game, League of Legends. [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.brettallanshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today the amazing Anthony Alabi drops in to talk about part 3 of the amazing Netflix Series. "Family Reunion". He stars as the male lead opposite Tia Mowry and this is one of the greatest family shows out right now to watch. We discuss the show, his transition from the NFL to acting, career choices, jobs he had before a professional career, what drives him and much more. Anthony is a father of two and a former NFL footballer (Miami Dolphins / Kansas City Chiefs) turned-actor having recurred on Showtime’s critically acclaimed “Shameless,” and appeared in shows such as ABC’s hit series “Blackish,” “Modern Family,” “NCIS,” “The Mick,” “Bosch” and “Insecure” among others. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest is the amazing Sarah Colonna. From working with Chelsea Handler to staring on the Showtime Series "Shameless" she has covered a lot of ground in her amazing career. She dropped by to talk about all that, what she does in her spare time, pandemic blues, and just how funny she can be! This was a treat for sure, enjoy it as much as we did! Sarah Colonna is a standup comedian, author and actor who can currently be seen starring as “Angie” (alongside Dallas Roberts, Debby Ryan and Alyssa Milano) in Netflix’s hit show “Insatiable.” She is also currently recurring as “Lori” in seasons 9 & 10 of “Shameless.” Sarah became well known as the popular roundtable regular on the hit late night talk show “Chelsea Lately.” She also served as a full time writer on “Chelsea Lately,” as well as a producer, writer and star of the show’s spin-off scripted series “After Lately.” She was seen in Michael Rosenbaum’s hilarious comedy “Back in the Day,” alongside Rosenbaum, Nick Swardson, Harland Williams, Morena Baccarin and many others. She’s also recently appeared in Diablo Cody’s “Paradise,” CBS’ “Battle Creek,” and “Killing Hasselhoff” with Ken Jeong. Her first book, “Life as I Blow it,” debuted at number 5 on the New York Times Bestseller list, followed with a sold out book tour in several major cities in the country. It was also sold to NBC to be developed for television with producers Happy Madison two years in a row. Her second book, “Has Anyone Seen My Pants?” was released in March 2015 to the same rave reviews and tour. Sarah continues to tour across the country headlining comedy clubs regularly. She’s appeared on several other TV shows, including “The Steve Harvey Show,” “The United States of Tara,” “Scare Tactics,” and “Monk,” and was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perez Hilton, is an American blogger, columnist, and media personality. His blog is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities, and for posting tabloid photos over which he has added his own captions or "doodles". We covered a lot, from being a Dad, being the hardest worker in the room, what his work ethic looks like, balancing family and business, his keys to success and much more! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by the amazing Nakia Burrise and Catherine Sutherland. Or, the Pink and Yellow Power Rangers! We talk about their YouTube show, "Power Rangers Playback" and their podcast, "Power Rangers Superchat". Both are amazing, industry legends and let fans into their world's weekly to talk about life, family and faith, and much more. Enjoy today's episode! - Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest is actor Miki Ishikawa, who can be seen as 'Leah" currently on the Disney + Series, "The Falcon and the Winter Solider". We talk about her character, the MCU as whole, and how fans can expect to see a different "Buckey" than what most know and much more! Her career, working from a young age, lessons learned from success and failures, plus much more. Miki Ishikawa was born in Denver, Colorado. Her family moved to Los Angeles in 2000 after living in Hawaii for some years.In 2004, she landed a recurring role on the hit Nickelodeon TV show, Zoey 101. Shortly after, she booked her first feature film as one of the family members in the romantic comedy "Yours, Mine and Ours" starring Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo playing their adopted daughter Naoko North. She signed with Walt Disney Records with the group TSquad and toured with many acts including Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers.Miki has also appeared in several movies including, "Funny People," dance film "Make Your Move" and TIFF breakout "Sway". More recently she can be seen on FOX's hit show "9-1-1" and "NCIS: LA" and stars in AMC's anthology "The Terror: Infamy" season two executive produced by Ridley Scott. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is actor Dan Cade, he joins us to chat about his upcoming story arc, for the 5th and final season of "Van Helsing" which will air April 16th, We talked about his career, being classically trained, his love for martial arts and more! Born and raised in London, Dan a classic thespian, began his training at the age of 16. After a series of auditions he found success with roles such as “Carnival Row” (Amazon Prime), “Kinghtfall” (A&E Networks) , and “Legends” (TNT). With the growing interest in all things British culture (thanks in part to THE CROWN), Dan, in a fun, cheeky way, can also speak to the allure of their accent, and what why so many are crossing the pond and infiltrating roles in America. Aside from his work on camera, Dan is an extreme sports enthusiast and tremendous advocate for health and wellness. A skilled gymnast and martial artist, (he holds a black belt in Glju Ryu Karate), he can touch on how his training has influenced his work as an actor—and managed to keep him fit during the pandemic. He’s additionally an avid horseback rider, and hiker, and loves taking part in anything outdoors. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Actor Gary Anthony Williams. He can be seen currently on the Netflix streaming series, "The Crew" as Chuck. He has over three decades of work under his belt, including voice over, improv, comedy, drama, live theatre and more. We take a birds eye view of his career, family life, being dependently wealthy as he describes, and how he could walk away anytime if he wanted. Plus much more! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we are talking all things Mighty Ducks Game Changers on Disney + dropping March 26th. We cover career goals and early starts, working with Emilio Estevez, and how this is a new story, brining the 'Ducks" to a new generation. Enjoy! Sway Bhatia is a New York City based AEA and SAG-AFTRA actress, singer, dancer, model, drummer and comedian whose professional career started at the age of three and hasn't slowed down since. Sway has trained in countries throughout the world to bring her skills to a unique and diverse level. In addition to the drums, Sway plays keyboard, classical piano and bass guitar. On a typical day, she sings, takes advanced level Hip-Hop and Bollywood dance workshops, then ballet with Alvin Ailey.​Sway will soon be seen as a series regular on Disney+ in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, which premieres on March 26, 2021. Other career highlights include the recurring role of Sophie Roy on HBO's "Succession", several appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", Dev's Daughter on "Master of None" (Netflix), and Really Rosie at New York City Center, commercials and runway shows throughout the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Actor Jamie Martin Mann. He plays Brody, a series regular on the upcoming music-themed Netflix show "Country Comfort," with Katharine McPhee and Eddie Cibrian. We talk about his new role, early starts, if he is treated differently by his peers, career goals, having confidence and much more! Enjoy. Jamie Mann plays Brody, a series regular on the upcoming music-themed Netflix show "Country Comfort," with Katharine McPhee and Eddie Cibrian. A true triple threat, he received rave reviews for his portrayal of Billy Elliot in "Billy Elliot the Musical" (Maltz Jupiter, Fulton, Palace, Company Theatre). Other theater credits include: Kid (young Hunter/Juan) in a new Hunter S. Thompson musical with La Jolla Playhouse (directed by Christopher Ashley), Dunlap Dewberry in "Because of Winn Dixie" at the Goodspeed Opera House (directed by John Rando), Brett in "13 the Musical" (off-Broadway), Weiner in "Camp Rolling Hills" and Lord N. Taylor in "Ever Happily After" (NYMF). He has danced with New York City Ballet in "The Nutcracker," "Swan Lake," and "Harlequinade"; with Alvin Ailey at the Apollo Theater; and as the Prince and Fritz in "The Nutcracker" at Westport Country Playhouse. He has sung at Feinstein's 54 Below and Green Room 42 in New York, at Foxwoods in CT, and as a finalist in CT's Got Talent. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is actor Eric Balfour! Currently he has a new Netflix series dropping this Friday, staring Katherine McPhee and an amazing ensemble cast. Balfour plays Bailey’s (McPhee) boyfriend Boone. This is a GREAT show and for the entire family! We also talk about him being a dad, his career start, how tough Hollywood can be for young people, things he might do differently and much more! Eric (born April 24, 1977) is an American actor and singer. He is the lead singer of Born as Ghosts, formerly known as Fredalba. He made his film debut in the drama Shattered Image (1998), followed by roles in What Women Want (2000) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). His roles on television include Milo Pressman on the action-thriller TV series 24, a recurring role in the HBO drama Six Feet Under as Gabriel Dimas, and Duke Crocker in the supernatural series Haven. Balfour appeared on the kids TV show Kids Incorporated for one season in 1991. During the early 1990s, he had a variety of minor juvenile roles on television series such as Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Arresting Behavior, Boy Meets World and Step by Step. In 1997, he appeared in the pilot for Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Jesse McNally, one of the show's first victims. Eric was a regular on the HBO series Six Feet Under as Gabe Dimas in 2001. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Ian Jenkins — he’s a doctor, living in San Diego, a specialist in hospital medicine and a professor at a major university. He’s been with his partner, Alan, for 17 years. And they’ve been with their partner, Jeremy, for eight. And they have two biological children — Piper, who is 3, and Parker, who is 14 months. Piper and Parker are half siblings who each needed two women to give them life. Ian shares his journey as father, being one of three in a polyamorist relationship, how daily life works, and changing the model of what a typical family may look like. We covered a lot, and I think you will enjoy this fun and educational conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Jenna Rosenow swings buy to chat about the Netflix series "Firefly Lane" and much more. Jenna plays "Kimber Watts" amongst an outstanding ensemble cast, we talk about that, career challenges, early startHave a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.shows, old jobs, knitting and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and actor Alice Wetterlund drops by to chat "Resident Alien" and her character "D'arcy", comedy ensembles, making choices as an actor, her approach to comedy, keys to success, drive and much more. Enjoy. Alice Wetterlund is a stand-up comedian and actor originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She performs regularly at all the UCBees as well as San Francisco’s Punchline, and LA’s Largo and The Hollywood Improv as well as festivals and clubs throughout the continent. She currently resides in LA with her two feline sons, Biscuit and Birdie. In addition to her tv appearances doing stand up on Conan, Adam Divine’s House Party, and Viceland, you can see Alice as Carla Walton in seasons two and three of HBO’s Silicon Valley, as Kelly Grady on TBS’s People of Earth, and as Darcy in SYFY’s upcoming series Resident Alien. Her first full length hour special My Mama is a Human and So Am I is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is short, do what makes you happy.” That’s the advice that Matt got from his Dad-a world renowned physician-when Matt quit medicine to pursue stand up comedy. And those words still guide Matt today. He talks ninjas, tells jokes around the world and, in general, proves laughter is the best medicine. Our guest is Matt Iseman of American Ninja Warrior! He gives us the exclusive scoop on Season 13 and so much more! We scooped the general press on this one! We also cover his career as a doctor, comedian and the overall drive he has and what has made him so successful, plus much more. Perhaps best known as the host of the FOUR TIME Emmy nominated “American Ninja Warrior” and being named the newest Celebrity Apprentice, the Boston Globe has said of Matt, “The best part about American Ninja Warrior, hands down, is when bro-host Matt Iseman roars the show’s title.” He also helms the latest spinoff, American Ninja Warrior Junior, on Universal Kids (it’s their highest rated show ever) and he headed up the spinoff, “ANW: Ninja vs Ninja” on the USA Network. Matt hosted Evel Live on History, the highest rated cable special of 2018 and makes regular visits to the Today Show. He also hosts Live Rescue on A&E following the life & death everyday heroics of First Responders. His ongoing battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis transformed him into a strong supporter of the Arthritis Foundation, the charity he’s represented while winning Celebrity Apprentice. Yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger considers him a celebrity. For his work over the past decade and a half, Matt was named the 2018 “Arthritis Warrior of the Year.” And his battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma has made him a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. He still serves as the Apprentice to the Boss, Arnold Schwarzenegger, hosting the Arnold Strongman Classic and helping him raise millions of dollars for the After School All Stars. Matt also supports the American Cancer Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and serves as an Ambassador for the Armed Services Arts Partnership. Matt has been a Lip Sync Battle Champion, he’s crushed on Hollywood Game Night & Punchline and has been called “legendary” on 25 Words or Less. Dr. Matt was a regular on Hallmark’s Home & Family, sharing his medical expertise and his unique lifestyle tips. His hosting has already earned him an Emmy Award on Clean House. He also hosted Sports Soup on Versus and Scream Play on E!. He’s starred in countless commercials, numerous sitcoms and Transformers 2. Matt has made HERstory on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race, he became a Lip Sync Battle Champion, he’s crushed on Hollywood Game Night & Punchline and has been called “legendary” on 25 Words or Less. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Chicago Fire" takes over the podcast today! Our guest Miranda Rae Mayo, plays the Rockstar "Stella Kidd" on the hit show along with an epic surrounding cast. We talked about her role on the show, her musical talents, early starts, how she is never fully satisfied because she cares so much, career hopes and much more! Miranda Rae Mayo is an American actress and singer songwriter originally from Fresno, California. After high school graduation, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her career full-time - and it didn't take long for Hollywood to take note.Shortly after arriving in LA, she starred as Reece Shebani on BET's popular series The Game (2006), and Zoe Browning on Days of Our Lives (1965). She went on to star as Talia Sandoval in ABC Family's hit series Pretty Little Liars (2010). In the summer of 2015, she guest starred as Vera Machiado on the critically acclaimed HBO series, True Detective (2014) and was a series regular on the ABC drama series Blood & Oil (2015) starring Don Johnson and Chace Crawford, where she played Lacey Briggs, Don Johnson's illegitimate daughter. Critics and audiences fell in love with her, praising her fierce character and singling her out, as an actress "you don't want to miss."She can be seen on Dick Wolf's hit NBC drama series Chicago Fire (2012) as Stella Kidd, a funny, fearless and brazen firefighter who joined Firehouse 51. The inspiration for which was drawn from real-life firehouses that feature two female firefighters.Her motion picture roles include We Are Your Friends (2015) and a leading role as the sassy model and muse Rose, in Wes Craven's final film (as producer) The Girl in the Photographs (2015), which premiered to a sold-out crowd at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.When not working, she stays active by running, cycling and practicing yoga. She is an avid music lover, playing cello, piano, singing and writing her own music. Whenever she finds time can be found at various jazz clubs listening to songs made famous by some of her favorite musicians such as John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and Billie Holiday. She is an aspiring philanthropist and donates to the following organizations: Reading for Kids, Peace Action West, Amnesty International, and Angel City Pit Bulls. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Wallace, who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues all over the world, derives his comedy from the everyday and simply shares moments of life. He finds humor everywhere he turns–from media to relationships to dialogue cliches. At all costs, he avoids standard opening lines and is known to be an ace at reading an audience. Among other comics, Wallace is known as “the guy who can roll the room over if it’s dead.” Wallace began his career in comedy as a writer for “The Redd Foxx Show” and made a huge splash on the stand up scene as one of 150 competitors on the cable television special “The Big Laugh Off.” Wallace captured first prize, which included club gigs all over the country. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it to another Friday! Sit back and relax with our guest Elizabeth Bowen. She can currently be seen on the SCI-FI Channels "Resident Alien" as deputy "Liv Baker" opposite of an amazing supporting cast. This is the first of a few interviews from the series. She is also known for Fargo (2014), Resident Alien (2021) and Upload (2020). We covered a lot, so enjoy and check out the show for sure! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is the super talented actor Jon Huertas. He can currently be seen playing "Miguel Rivas" opposite Mandy Moore, and an amazing supporting cast. Tonight's episode is extra special because this is his directorial debut! He shares his story and journey to where he is now, and is very honest about the working actors life, his military background, and his love for "Fat Burger". Plus much more! Jon Huertas was born on October 23, 1969 in New York, New York, USA as Jon William Scott Hofstedt. He is an actor and producer, known for This Is Us (2016), Castle (2009) and Generation Kill (2008). In real life, Jon Huertas is an Air Force veteran. Many of his TV and movie credits are of characters with active or past Marine background: Ramirez, a Marine Recon Sniper Spotter in JAG, Recon Marine Sergeant Espera in Generation Kill, Homicide NYPD Detective Javier Esposito in Castle, retired Marine Sergeant Jack Kale in NCIS. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Grinnell was born on March 29, 1976 in Massachusetts, USA as Todd A. Grinnell. He is an actor and director, known for playing Schneider on the hit series ONE DAY AT A TIME. Todd is also recognized for his role as Dr. Alex Cominis on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and as Jason on FOUR KINGS. Among his film roles, HOLLYWOODLAND with Ben Affleck, DORFMAN IN LOVE and the upcoming THE TIME CAPSULE, in which he has the lead role. Grinnell also played Jon Dale on the MAD ABOUT YOU reboot. He currently stars in the film "Paradise Cove" opposite Mena Suvari and Kristen Bauer Van Stratten. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is actor Matt Walsh. Most know him from the Emmy nominated and winning series "VEEP". He has a long time spanning career and has covered some icon roles. We discuss his beginnings in the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Daily Show and the sacrifice it takes to pursue your dreams. Plus much more. Actor Matt Walsh is a comedian, actor, director, and writer, best known for his role as Mike McLintock in Veep for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe, with which he co-starred in the original television series and the 2015 reboot. He also previously starred in short-lived comedy programs such as Dog Bites Man and Players, and was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has also co-starred in films such as Ghostbusters, Life of the Party, Ted, Into the Storm, Brigsby Bear, and Old School. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Actress Christina Anthony. She can currently be seen on the hit TV show "Mixed-Ish" as Aunt Denise, however she has done it all, from improv to stand-up, and theatre in between she is the ultimate superstar. We covered a lot in this episode from working a day job, while getting ready for TV, teaching classes on 80's tech and much more. Enjoy. Christina Anthony is a multitalented actress, writer, vocalist and improviser. She is originally from the Chicago comedy scene and is best known as an alum of the Second City e.t.c. Chicago, where she co-wrote three award-nominated sketch revues and performed thousands of shows for Chicago audiences. Her favorite on-camera roles as an actress include Key & Peele (Comedy Central), Mash Up (Comedy Central), Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (Seeso), Take My Wife (Seeso), Bunk'd (Disney), Why Women Kill (CBS All Access), ER (NBC) and The Dilemma (Universal). A charismatic theater performer and vocalist, she has also been seen off-Broadway in Found (Atlantic Theatre), Second City's Romeo + Juliet Musical (Chicago Shakespeare), The Art of Falling (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago + Second City – LA & Chicago), Radio Golf (Ensemble Theater – Cincinnati), Matt & Ben (Jam Theatricals), My Heart is Crying, Crying: The Jackie Wilson Story (Black Ensemble Theater) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dream Team). As a writer, her original comedy pilot was a finalist in the TBS & Refinery29 RIOT Comedy Writers Lab; and she frequently contributes to the Paper Machete, a live magazine. She currently performs stand-up all over L.A. and improvises with the eponymous Black People. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is delightful Marion Ross. Most know her as "Mrs. C" from the long running TV show "Happy Days". However, this is only one part of her amazing career. In this episode, she shares some amazing stories from her days at Paramount, CBS, and rubbing elbows with some film greats, such as Humphry Bogart, Cecil B Demile, just to name a few. Enjoy this trip with me, down memory lane and her fantastic career! Marion Ross (Happy Days - http://www.bhbpr.com/marionross.htm) - Currently, TV's happiest mother opens up about life on screen and off in her new memoir "My Days: Happy and Otherwise." For eleven seasons, Marion Ross was head of one of America's favorite television households. Before she was affectionately known to millions as “Mrs. C.,” Marion Ross worked for two decades as a Paramount starlet, appearing in nearly every major TV series of the 1950s and 1960s-including Love, American Style, in which she donned an apron that would cinch her career. Soon after came the fateful phone call from producer Garry Marshall that made her an “overnight” success, and changed her life. Marion hails from Albert Lea, Minnesota, and after college at San Diego State University, she proudly began her career under contract to Paramount Studios in the 50's with live TV at CBS in LIFE WITH FATHER. She's proudest of performing with Noel Coward in BLITHE SPIRIT, live at CBS with Sir Noel, Claudette Colbert and Lauren Bacall. In 2001, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2008, was the renaming and dedication of The Marion Ross Performing Arts Center in her home town of Albert Lea. Marion is an Associate Artist at the Globe Theatre, in San Diego, and last appeared there in the summer of 2010 in THE LAST ROMANCE with her darling, the late Paul Michael. She's working on her autobiography which will be out May 2018. In this warm and candid memoir, filled with loving recollections from the award-winning Happy Days team-from break-out star Henry Winkler to Cunningham “wild child” Erin Moran-Ross shares what it was like to be a starry-eyed young girl with dreams in poor, rural Minnesota, and the resilience, sacrifices, and determination it took to make them come true. She recalls her early years in the business, being in the company of such luminaries as Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Noel Coward, yet always feeling the Hollywood outsider-a painful invisibility that mirrored her own childhood. She reveals the absolute joys of playing a wife and mother on TV, and the struggles of maintaining those roles in real life. But among Ross's most heart-rending recollections are those of finally finding a soul mate-another secret hope of hers made true well beyond her expectations.Funny, poignant, and revealing-and featuring Garry Marshall's final illuminating interview-as well as a touching foreword from her “TV son” Ron Howard, and a conversation with her real-life son and daughter, Marion Ross's story is one of inspiration, persistence, and gratitude. It's also a glowing tribute to all those who fulfilled her dreams-and in turn, gave us some of the happiest days of our own lives. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is the iconic actor and Comedian Bill Engvall. We discuss his over 40 year career, his role on Last Man Standing as "Reverend Paul" the Blue Collar tour and so much more. He is honest about how the pandemic has effected his life and performing, what the future may hold., considering if and when to call it quits! Enjoy this exclusive interview! The thing that makes any entertainer successful is the ability to connect with an audience. It’s the quality of sharing the humor in everyday situations that has made Bill Engvall one of the top comedians today – and one of the busiest. Although he currently resides in Park City, Utah with his wife, Engvall is a native of Galveston, Texas. Early on, he moved to Dallas and was working as a disc jockey with plans of becoming a teacher. While in a nightclub one evening, Bill decided to try his hand at stand-up comedy and quickly found that making people laugh was truly his forte. Soon after, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue television opportunities. Alongside Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White, Bill Engvall was part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour concert films, which have sold more than 9 million units and are some of the most watched movies and specials in Comedy Central history. The soundtrack for Blue Collar Comedy Tour, One For The Road, (Warner Bros./Jack Records) was also nominated for a Grammy Award. Following the Blue Collar Comedy Tour movies, Engvall was reunited with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy on the Them Idiots Whirled Tour, which was filmed as a special for CMT and aired 2012. Bill also has several solo specials on Comedy Central including Aged and Confused (2009) and Live (2004), which was certified multiplatinum, 15° Off Cool (2007) and Here’s Your Sign (1996). Bill’s first album, Here’s Your Sign (1996), has been certified platinum and held the #1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks, went on to peak at #5 on Billboard’s Current Country Album Chart and reached the Top 50 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart. The single of the same name was ranked #1 on Billboard’s Country Singles Sales Chart for ten weeks, reached the Top 30 on the Billboard’s Singles Sales Chart, and achieved Gold status, which is not a common occurrence in the comedy market. In 1997, Engvall won the “Best Selling Comedy album” award at the annual NARM convention, outselling albums by Chris Rock and Adam Sandler. Bill’s second album, Dorkfish (1998), was certified gold (500,000 copies), and had the honor of being ranked #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart, even surpassing Jerry Seinfeld’s album. All of his following comedy album releases debuted at #1 on the Billboard Comedy Chart, including 15° Off Cool and Aged and Confused. [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guests today are the delightful authors Jeff Abraham and Burt Kearns. The book is titled, "The Show Won't Go On: The Most Shocking and Bizarre and Historic Deaths of Performers on Stage. We discuss the book, some wild and bizarre stories, and tributes, to those who have gone before us! The Show Won't Go On: The Most Shocking, Bizarre, and Historic Deaths of Performers Onstage is a 2019 nonfiction book written by Jeff Abraham and Burt Kearns. It is the first comprehensive study of the phenomenon of performers who died onstage, or were stricken onstage and died soon after. https://theshowwontgoon.com/ [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a man in your life that works at the computer? One that is home all day? This episode is for you! We chat with the Nic Talyor Company. Cal Mosak and Audie Cooper, about their customizable undies that are specifically designed for the guy who is in front of the screen all day! Don't miss out on this episode! We cover it all from top to bottom, no pun intended! https://www.nictailor.com/ Cal and his team partnered with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to shine a light on Prostate Cancer Awareness during the months of September, October, and leading into “Movember,” and will continue to advocate for awareness for the disease beyond that, which 1 in 9 men will be affected by in their lifetime. Given how much time we’re all spending on zoom calls these days, we all deserve to treat ourselves to things that make us feel good—and with that, things that also give back to make the world better! The brand is also especially known for catering to athletes, or guys that have larger sized butts than others. Body positivity is something many men struggle with (especially in a pandemic). He believes that underwear should make you feel good, and allow you embrace your size—no matter what size that may be! Nic Tailor is also the brand that TWILIGHT’s Peter Facinelli sported in the announcement of a new campaign for prostate cancer awareness that went viral earlier this summer: https://people.com/health/peter-facinelli-lost-30-lbs-during-quarantine-exclusive-interview/ . [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is the delightful and amazing Amanda Bertoncini. She shares her story from reality TV to successful radio host, entrepreneur, TV personality and much more. Amanda Bertoncini was born and raised in Long Island, New York and has acquired many hats in life, as well as in her closet. Amanda starred on the hit Bravo TV show, "Princesses: Long Island", but isn't relying on a magic carpet to carry her around. She achieves her own successes by working hard to follow her dreams. She was labeled a 'Princess' by default, but by no means is this her reality. Being involved on a television show has given Amanda an advantage when she conducts interviews. Not only has she made friends in the industry, but knows what it's like to be in their position. Bertoncini wants to know more than what the tabloids publish and more about the person. On the episode we cover ALOT, from her keys to success, what drives her, lessons learned from success and failures, life after reality TV and much more. Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is the talented actor, Garfield Wilson, He can be currently seen in the TNT Network series, "Snowpiercer" but, has many other credits to his name. He is also a big supporter, advocate for Black Trans Youth, a topic that is very personal to him. We cover all of that an more today on the show. Garfield Wilson was born in Surrey, England and immigrated to Canada when he was 6 years old with his Jamaican family. The middle child between his brother and sister, Garfield has enjoyed a creative life full of acting and music in his home town of Edmonton, Alberta. After two years performing as lead singer to a funk/soul cover band, Garfield's first break was playing Judas in "Jesus Christ Superstar". He then ventured to Vancouver, BC to pursue music and acting even further. After singing in his own band, followed by a Canadian tour singing back-up vocals for Colin James, Garfield began to focus on acting. And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the 80's. Finding his voice. Getting in the trenches. Being compared to others and much more! Stoller had worked as a stand-up comedian in nightclubs since the early 1980s at the time of his first television appearance, in 1987, when he appeared on Stand-Up America and later on The Young Comedians Special alongside six other comedians. He is best known for his frequent appearances as Gerard on the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Mr. Lowe in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and as Sheldon Singer, the son of Harold Gould's deli-owning character, on the short-lived sitcom Singer & Sons. He has also made guest appearances on several other TV series. He wrote two episodes of Seinfeld ("The Soup" and the Kramer/chimpanzee subplot of "The Face Painter"). He also appeared as Fred in the episode "The Secret Code". Stoller is also known as the voices of Stanley in the Open Season franchise, Rusty the Wrench on Handy Manny, Fred the Squirrel in The Penguins of Madagascar, and Steve Tree in Oswald. In 2012, Stoller published a successful e-book titled My Seinfeld Year, in which he chronicled his experiences after being hired as a new staff writer. He has since released a book titled Maybe We'll Have You Back: The Life of a Perennial TV Guest Star, and a second e-book, Five Minutes to Kill: How the HBO Young Comedians Special Changed the Lives of 1989’s Funniest Comics, in 2017. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 creative processes when getting into a character. The time he yelled at George Lucas. His love for the theatre. Acting is not about emotions. What is a "Character Actor" Always say yes. And much more! Stephen Tobolowsky is one of the leading character actors today. He has appeared in over 200 movies and television shows. Here is the list: Stephen Tobolowsky at IMDB for credits. He has played everything from Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day to Sandy Ryerson in Glee. He has appeared almost naked as Stu Beggs on Californication and has worn the same suit for seven years as Principal Earl Ball on The Goldbergs. Stephen currently appears as Dr. Leslie Berkowitz in the new generation remake of Norman Lear's One Day at a Time. Seasons 1-3, at present, are still available on Netflix. PopTV and CBS aired Season 4. Hopes are high for more episodes as soon as safe filming practices can be set in the pandemic era! Please read here for the One Day at a Time journey. Stephen has always been a storyteller. In sixth grade he won his school’s storytelling contest and over that summer won the award as best storyteller in the City of Dallas (13 years old and under division.) That impulse led him into writing. He wrote the screenplay forTrue Stories with David Byrne and Beth Henley. He wrote and performed his storytelling films Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party and The Primary Instinct. His labor of love has been The Tobolowsky Files, created with producer David Chen. What began as a behind-the-scenes movie podcast has become a sometimes funny, sometimes compelling portrait of a human life - as described by Miles McNutt here. “The Tobolowsky Files” is available at tobolowskyfiles.com and on Apple Podcasts. Early episodes were also previously broadcast on KUOW 94.9 in Seattle, on WFPL in Louisville, KY and many stations through Public Radio International (PRI). He has two books of stories published by Simon & Schuster: The Dangerous Animals Club and My Adventures with God. And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about his creative processes, directing, writing, working during the pandemic, his Hollywood start, getting discovered as a model, the life of a working actor, growing up in the Midwest and much more! Adept at directing all genres, Brent has a connection with talent due to his years in front of the camera. He began his acting career at the age of 18, attended the University of Missouri as a theatre major and has starred in over 50 films. Brent believes storytelling and getting performances from actors is the heart of what a director does. As an actor, Brent is frequently cast as a character with an authoritative menace, but is also known for his flair for comedy. And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Enjoy! And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more! And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 quite a journey as this wholesome all-American boy has grown into a crazy old liberal! ​It was John’s performances in the major showrooms of Las Vegas that established him as one of America’s foremost entertainers. But you’ve got to see him live! While he still is. ​American audiences probably know him best as the TV host of The Hollywood Squares, and That’s Incredible! , as well as the guest host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (80 evenings, more than any other singer). Remember when he co-starred with Sally field in the TV series The Girl With Something Extra? (And had a crush on her, by the way. Now, she never calls.) ​Can you believe it? Over 50 years ago, John graduated with a B.A. from the theater arts department at Denison University and arrived on Broadway where he debuted in Foxy, starring Burt Lahr. later he would star in State Fair and win a Theater Guild Award for playing Curly in the Broadway revival of Oklahoma! He went on to tour the US in multiple Broadway musicals. (He really can’t remember how many. Really.) ​TV producer Bob Banner molded John's career by casting him in (his TV debut) in The Fantasticks. He then hosted his own daytime talk show, too many beauty pageants, the Tom Jones summer replacement series, as well as The Kraft Summer Music Hall with regulars George Carlin, Flip Wilson, and Richard Pryor. Banner was also responsible for 13 Columbia Records albums. So, why not a hit record? Hello? ​He’s also a movie star! Your kids might know him now from videos of his Disney films: The Happiest Millionaire and The One And Only Genuine Original Family Band! He was also in Airport 80, Edward Scissorhands, and The Squeeze, but nobody cares. ​Along the way, John and his wife, Rhonda created the geography card game BORDERLINE USA and he wrote a book and a play, John played The Wizard in the Broadway musical Wicked, and most recently, John has been entertaining America as a traveling troubadour/singer/songwriter/storyteller with his original songs, his jokes, his guitar, and his backup singers, THE INFLATABLES! So, is he a comedian, an author, an actor, a musician, a TV host, a singer, an entertainer, or just an old friend that you just can’t seem to get rid of? And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 often be seen on television’s most popular shows such as GREY’S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE DETOUR, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, JIMMY VESTVOOD: AMERIKAN HERO, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced and is now available on all major outlets online. He’s co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack’s THE INTERPRETER, Disney’s DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube’s FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz’s original NETFLIX standup special IMMIGRANT was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is currently available for streaming. He’s also released 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME including: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I’M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. As a UC Berkeley alum, Maz gave the keynote speech to the graduating class of 2017. Give us kind rating and review! https://ratethispodcast.com/brettallanshow Email us! [email protected] Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettallanshow IG instagram.com/brettallanshow Facebook Facebook.com/brettallanshow Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy’s in New York. He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I’M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, a documentary about his sister’s battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. Maz hosts his own podcast Back to School with Maz Jobrani with the All Things Comedy Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! [email protected] Love the show and want to help support us? Click the link below and consider joining our Patreon for exclusive content and a shout out on the show! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast?fan_landing=true Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Love the show and want to help support us? Click the link below and consider joining our Patreon for exclusive content and a shout out on the show! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast?fan_landing=true Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tacos Con Todo, the newest web series from Complex/First We Feast (HOT ONES) in which he navigates the LA taco scene with celebrity guests. Jesus was named a Variety Top 10 Comic to watch at JFL in 2017, and is a paid regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Love the show and want to help support us? Click the link below and consider joining our Patreon for exclusive content and a shout out on the show! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast?fan_landing=true Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! [email protected] Love the show and want to help support us? Click the link below and consider joining our Patreon for exclusive content and a shout out on the show! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast?fan_landing=true Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Kameron Westcott and Kary Brittingham team up for a weekly podcast that’s unexpected, unfiltered and unapologetically entertaining. The pair, from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Dallas may be the most unexpected duo to join forces, with Kary’s unfiltered personality and Kam’s ridiculous & over the top perspective. They will be answering questions tweeted in from fans and will also feature celebrity guests. Each week’s episode promises to keep you guessing what’s in store… so open a bottle of champs and come hang with Kam & Kary!! Kam and Kary Do Dallas will air on Wednesday’s at 12pm CT and will be available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For updates, please follow on Instagram @Kameronwestcott and @KaryBritt For podcast inquiries, please email [email protected] For advertising inquiries, please contact: [email protected] For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Love the show and want to help support us? Click the link below and consider joining our Patreon for exclusive content and a shout out on the show! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast?fan_landing=true Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show And Larry Roberts A high energy and charismatic podcaster, speaker, Amazon #1 best selling author and top rated Udemy course creator, Larry Roberts has been in coaching and facilitator roles for more than 25 years. Whether it's corporate soft skill, technical or sales training, facilitating small business groups or teaching martial arts, Larry thrives on sharing his knowledge and insight in a way that will grab your attention, put you at ease and reassure you. Larry is quickly becoming one of the most sought after podcast consultants and content creators in the industry. Regularly publishing articles in podcast periodicals and appearing on other podcasts as well as speaking at special events, Larry specializes in all things podcast. While consistently publishing quality content of his own, he is also available for coaching, podcast auditing and industry related artwork. Larry’s podcast, 1 Big Win: Moments in Motion to Mastery can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and countless other podcast providers, with new episodes being made available on Tuesday of each week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown. Hofstetter's national TV debut came on ESPN's Quite Frankly, where Stephen A. Smith yelled at him for three minutes. Hofstetter has also appeared on CBS' "Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson", Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood", VH1's "Countdown", Sundance's "On the Road in America", and ABC's "Barbara Walter's Special", where he thankfully did not cry. He is the host and executive producer of "Laughs" on Fox networks, where he only cries occasionally. One of the top booked acts on the college circuit, the original writer for collegehumor.com has also released six albums. Hofstetter has written humor columns for the New York Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and NHL.com, where he publicly admitted to being a Ranger fan. While Hofstetter's live shows are routinely sold out, he is best known for his writing, first published at age 15, mainly to impress girls. At 18, he co-founded "Sports Jerk of the Week", an irreverent website featured by press like USA Today's Baseball Weekly, Sports Illustrated and CNN. And at 20, Hofstetter took a year off of school to head up web content for the New York Yankees. The Yankees won the World Series that year, which would have been wonderful if they hadn't beaten Hofstetter's Mets. Yes, he's also a Mets fan. Poor kid. And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Love the show and want to help support us? Click the link below and consider joining our Patreon for exclusive content and a shout out on the show! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast?fan_landing=true Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 NETFLIX. The hit comedy brain teaser game show originally had four seasons and 210 episodes on Game Show Network, and was their most watched original show. For 7 years he was one of the stars of “Chelsea Lately" on E! with over 100 appearances on the roundtable. He currently can be seen in the “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” movie, along with Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Chris Hemsworth, Rosario Dawson, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Recently he pulled a prank on David Beckham for “The Late Late Show with James Corden” which got 27 million views. His hilarious hour-long standup special "Ben Gleib - Neurotic Gangster" which premiered on SHOWTIME is currently on AMAZON PRIME and is now available for free on YOUTUBE. Gleib is also the first comedian to ever live stream a full headline set on Facebook Live, and did it in 8 straight cities on his 2016 tour, 100% improvised, getting almost 4 million views. His act is full of unique material, but he's also one of the best at crowd work, improvising with the audience on the spot. (Maybe don’t sit in the front row if his shows.) His podcast “Last Week on Earth with Ben Gleib” on the Kevin Smith’s Smodcast Network debuted at #9 on iTunes Comedy, and was #1 on Stitcher for over 20 weeks. He comments on “everything” that happened during the last week in news, politics, pop culture, and weird stories, occasionally being joined by celebrity guests like Bryan Cranston, Chris D’elia, Meghan McCain, Bob Odenkirk, Moby, Blake Griffin, Adam Devine, Iliza Shlesinger, Aisha Tyler, Former Supreme Allied Commander and Four-Star General Wesley Clark, political pundits, standup comedians, and his parents. (You can subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.) A social media addict, Gleib is always posting weird and funny things online. Follow him here: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/bengleib · Instagram: http://instagram.com/bengleib · Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bengleib · YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bgleib . Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/bengleib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 settled at the epicenter of art and coyote sculptures, Santa Fe New Mexico. Weaned on green chiles and isolation, he became a savant of self-amusement. Years later, he hopped a hobo train to the Pacific Ocean where he searched for people willing to employ someone with an abnormally large skull. Eventually, he was plucked from the Venice Beach Freak Show by a band of improvising gypsies who passed him from troupe to troupe, until he was sold into servitude to some British Choreographer/Pirates. They, in turn, sold him to a British improv TV show, where he was hired to teach Canadians how to be funny. Now, he is ward and caretaker of his least successful pupil, Colin Mochrie. Brad is given a stipend from the Canadian government to keep Colin from hurting himself or livestock. As part of Colin’s therapy, Brad tours with him in an improvised stage performance that helps creatively channel Mochrie’s delusions. And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Love the show and want to help support us? Click the link below and consider joining our Patreon for exclusive content and a shout out on the show! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast?fan_landing=true Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Wars: The Clone Wars, Just like Heaven, Jane the Virgin and The Force Awakens. Taber has spent much of her career “in a galaxy, far, far away” with leading roles in Knights of the Old Republic, The Old Republic, The Force Unleashed, Star Wars: Detours, Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: Uprising. She is best known as Padme Amidala in the Emmy award winning series Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+. In addition, Catherine has portrayed memorable characters in some of today’s most beloved and popular gaming franchises including The X-Men, Metal Gear Solid, and Final Fantasy (NAVGTR Nom). Taber lent her talents to one of her favorite charities The Humane Society of the United States, for the film A Pigs Tail and founded the organization Games for Soldiers, which sends video games and comic books to U.S. Soldiers deployed to the Middle East. Currently, Cat can be found opposite Patton Oswalt as the female Jesse in Minecraft StoryMode on Netflix, as the eldest of the Loud sisters, Lori, on Nickelodeon’s hit series The Loud House, the indie thriller Haven’s End and The Walking Dead World Beyond on AMC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. In this episode we talk about the golden age of television, his kids and what they think of dad the "celebrity", his upcoming NY Eve special and Card Sharks, coming back in January! Merry Christmas to all! See ya soon. And here is more about us! Have a question? Email us below! [email protected] Love the show and want to help support us? Click the link below and consider joining our Patreon for exclusive content and a shout out on the show! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast?fan_landing=true Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates! Twitter twitter.com/@brettsopenmic IG instagram.com/brettsopenmic Facebook Facebook.com/openmicpodcast www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices