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The Tobolowsky Files

The Tobolowsky Files

David Chen and Stephen Tobolowsky · David Chen

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Show overview

The Tobolowsky Files has been publishing since 2009, and across the 12 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 44 min and 53 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2010, with 34 episodes published. Published by David Chen.

Episodes
100
Running
2009–2021 · 12y
Median length
48 min
Cadence
Quarterly-ish

From the publisher

True stories about life, love, and Hollywood from legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.

Latest Episodes

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Ep 99The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 99 - My Possible Future (Season Finale)

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If life is perplexing just remember: It’s almost always about the guitar.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Jan 11, 20211h 19m

Ep 98The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 98 - The Creature’s New York Adventure

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One afternoon in New York, I was a winner. Lucky for me - I still have the proof.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Jan 4, 20211h 15m

Ep 97The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 97 - The Show Does Not Have To Go On

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This picture was taken before I knew I was going to be a character actor. Every disaster, at one point, looked like a success. Unfortunately, every success also can look like disaster. That’s why there are so many bars in New York.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Dec 28, 20201h 0m

Ep 96The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 96 - The Creature Returns

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How do you make a merry-go-round more like a roller coaster? You ride closer to the edge.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Dec 21, 202053 min

Ep 95The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 95 - The Last Cat

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A love letter and a prayer for a beautiful girl with short legs. I am referring to Belle. Pictured is Ann and Belle sleeping together. Unfortunately, I am not in the bed, but someone had to write the story.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Dec 14, 202059 min

Ep 94The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 94 - The Persistence of Vision Part 2: Two Dreams

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Life can be hard. Sometimes we have to be unconscious to know what’s happening.Pictured: The cast of The Three Sistersat one of our first rehearsals.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Dec 7, 20201h 2m

Ep 93The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 93 - The Persistence of Vision Part 1: My Top 10

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Movies depend on seeing what is no longer there. How is that different from remembering this morning? Or dreaming about tomorrow? Pictured: Ann and I at Mt. Rushmore.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Nov 30, 202046 min

Ep 92The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 92 - The Fifth Dimension Revisited

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We may not have control over what happens in our lives – but we do get to tell the story. Pictured: Ann and I on another adventure.Pictured: Ann and I on another adventure.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Nov 23, 202056 min

Ep 91The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 91 - The Creature of Impulse

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1976. Beth and I meet our first famous person in Los Angeles. He asks me for a loan. It goes downhill from there. Pictured: Beth in my office on Hayworth St.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Nov 16, 202051 min

Ep 90The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 90 - Working Man

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I was 13 when I got my first job. Uncle Hymie hired me. Heaven help us all. Pictured: Uncle Hymie as a working man when he was a boy.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Nov 9, 202059 min

Ep 89The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 89 - Mayhem Day

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You never get a warning the day the world ends. Pictured: Me at Hayworth around Mayhem Day.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Nov 2, 20201h 2m

Ep 88The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 88 - The Recurring Character

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Life is like a long-running television show. The characters that shaped you return. Some delight. Some threaten. But the most troublesome seems to be my former self. Pictured: Me in the backyard of Hayworth pointing to the entrance to Secret Garden.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Oct 26, 202059 min

Ep 87The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 87 - New Literature for the 21st Century

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A love story about a girl, a cat, and a five-dollar loan that was never repaid.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Oct 19, 202057 min

Ep 86The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 86 - Ghost Writer

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How I became a writer. I think laws were broken. Pictured: My first attempt at a headshot in LA taken with a rented camera by friends from Texas. Around 1976.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Oct 12, 202052 min

Ep 85The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 85 - The Résumé

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I played a part in “The Jefferson’s” LIVE for 22 million people. I think. I have to check my resume to be sure. Pictured: Me before I walk the plank on “The Jefferson’s,” checking my wig.Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Oct 5, 202057 min

Ep 84The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 84 - Untold Story

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I thought I knew what happened in my life. Then, I heard an untold story and the world changed. Pictured: Stephen in his dressing room on One Day at a Time checking his wig.The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his Youtube channel.This podcast is powered by Simplecast, the first and last word in podcast management. Check them out if you are looking for a great solution to start or maintain your podcast.

Sep 28, 202054 min

Ep 83The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 83 - The Things That Move in the Dark (Season Finale)

When I was little, I was afraid of the dark. Not anymore. That is where answers hide. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky. E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter. You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show! You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God. Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant.

Jun 9, 20171h 9m

Ep 82The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 82 – Greetings from the Great Destruction

Imagine a season of theater so bad it is beyond imagination. Got it? You’re not even close. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant.

Jun 1, 201757 min

Ep 81The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 81 – The Legacy

Stephen remembers a couple of things he forgot. One of them is in his suitcase. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant.

May 24, 201754 min

Ep 80The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 80 – Building a Character

Sometimes when you reach your destination you discover you haven’t even started. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.E-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)comE-mail David at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow Stephen on Twitter.Follow David on Twitter.You can now become a fan of Stephen on Facebook. Please let us know what you think of the show!You can find Stephen's books on Amazon: The Dangerous Animals Club, and My Adventures with God.Listen to David's other interview podcast, Culturally Relevant.

May 17, 201756 min
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