I Was There Too
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsIf you're like Matt Gourley (Superego, Drunk History, Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend), then you know all the classic movie and television scenes so well it's like you were in the room when they happened. Well, you weren't. And neither was he. But the people Matt interviews were! Listen in as they tell the inside stories of how cinema and television history was made from a fly-on-the-wall perspective you've never heard.
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Episodes
Legally Blonde with Alanna Ubach
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBActress Alanna Ubach joins Matt and guest co-host Amanda Lund this week to discuss her role as Serena in the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde. Alanna shares how Jessica Cauffiel helped her book the role by having her mirror her movements, improvising her Vietnamese line, and being an adopted blonde. Plus, we hear Alanna answer important questions like Why was Warner such a dork?, as she answers questions asked by Matts parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
True Detective with Azure Parsons
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBActress Azure Parsons joins Matt this week to discuss her role as Charmaine Boudreaux on the hit television series "True Detective." She tells Matt about her first reaction to reading her part as well as the strategies she took to enmesh herself into such a dark mindset. Then, she shares the unusual way in which she nabbed the role and her recollections of run-ins with Woody Harrelson. Later, Matt gets fellow "True Detective" actors Christopher Berry and Dave Davis on the line to talk about ...
Close Encounters of the Third Kind with Cary Guffey
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBIn anticipation of the 40th anniversary, former child actor Cary Guffey joins Matt to share his memories of playing little Barry Guiler in Stephen Spielberg's 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Cary discusses what it was like to act in a movie before he'd seen one and explains how he earned the nickname "One Take Cary." Then, he tells the story of how he called out Richard Dreyfuss for missing a line during a scene, shares what it was like to be a part of the cultural zeitgeist...
True Lies with Tom Arnold
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBActor and comedian Tom Arnold joins Matt to give us a behind the scenes look on what it was like working alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the James Cameron 1994 action film True Lies. Tom tells us about how he ended up bonding with Arnold and James in his audition for the role of Albert Gib Gibson, many of his ad-libs making it into the final cut of the film, and James making a reluctant Arnold do a dangerous stunt by doing it in front of him. Plus, Tom confirms some trivia surrounding the ...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Steve Agee
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBMatt is back from his honeymoon to interview Steve Agee about his role as Gef the Ravager in the 2017 Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. In a I Was There Too first, Matt and Steve have a pre-interview before watching the film together. Among many great stories Steve reveals about his time on the film such as Stallone in the bridge chair, catching on fire himself, and getting beer squibbed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ghostbusters with Michael Ensign and guest hosted by Mark McConville
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBWhile Matt is off getting married and honeymooned, I Was There Too will feature a special run of guest hosted episodes! This week actor Michael Ensign joins guest host Mark McConville to discuss the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Michael tells us about the multiple takes of his scene as the Hotel Manager due to the improvisation from the rest of the cast, his character standing up to Peter Venkman, and not realizing the popularity of the film until watching it in a theater with an audience saying th...
Rebel Without a Cause with Jack Grinnage and guest hosted by Amanda Lund and Maria Blasucci
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBWhile Matt is off getting married and honeymooned, I Was There Too will feature a special run of guest hosted episodes! This week actor Jack Grinnage joins guest hosts Amanda Lund and Maria Blasucci to discuss the 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause. Jack explains how he lied about his age to get a role in the movie, his college friendship with actress Beverly Long, and how they built the action around James Deans strengths. Then, they talk about the evolution of craft services, why everyone wan...
Every Star Wars Movie with Peter Mayhew and guest hosted by Ben Blacker!
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBWhile Matt is off getting married and honeymooned, I Was There Too will feature a special run of guest hosted episodes! This week actor Peter Mayhew joins guest host Ben Blacker to discuss playing Chewbacca in every Star Wars movie. Peter tells us about how a photo of him in a local paper lead to him getting the role of a minotaur in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, receiving a phone calls months later being offered a role in a little movie called Star Wars, his working relationship with Harr...
Ant-Man and Prisoners with David Dastmalchian and guesthosted by Steve Agee!
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBWhile Matt is off getting married and honeymooned, I Was There Too will feature a special run of guest hosted episodes! This week actor David Dastmalchian joins guest host Steve Agee to discuss the 2013 thriller Prisoners and the 2015 superhero film Ant-Man. David tells us about being very grateful about landing the part of Bob Taylor in Prisoners, thinking he had actually hurt Jake Gyllenhaal during filming, and being thankful to director Denis Villeneuve for the opportunity to be a part of ...
Collected Stories Vol. 3: The Best of I Was There Too
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBOnce again Matt has lovingly pieced together a collection of the best anecdotes told on I Was There Too about experiences on the set of the Star Wars trilogy, Back to The Future, Die Hard, and many more. Youll hear from Steven de Souza, Tom Wilson, Lauren Lapkus, Ahmed Best, Jimmy Pardo, and more on topics ranging from beating Michael Jackson for the role of Jar Jar Binks to down to the wire re-shoots for Die Hard. Plus, Matt checks in with Starship 1, the mysterious real person that audition...
The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy with Ahmed Best
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBActor Ahmed Best joins Matt for a jumbo sized episode of I Was There Too to discuss playing Jar Jar Binks in The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet as well as the Earwolf studio, Ahmed tells us about the many stand in roles he played during the filming of the films, being pulled from the cast of Stomp in San Francisco, and contributing his own ideas on what the iconic Yoda lightsaber battle should look like purely as a fan of Star Wars. Plus, we find out if Ahm...
Kong: Skull Island with Marc Evan Jackson
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBIn a first for I Was There Too, Matt ventures outside his home to watch a movie still in theaters, Kong: Skull Island. He is joined by the incredible Marc Evan Jackson who talks about his role in the film as Landsat Steve. If you havent seen the film, shower, get dressed, get in your car, go the theater, watch the film, and listen to this episode! Stay tuned after the interview for a preview for an upcoming podcast mini-series by Amanda Lund, a follow up to her brilliant podcast 'The Complete...
The Running Man and Die Hard with Steven de Souza: Live from Alamo Drafthouse
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBPresented by the Alamo Drafthouse and recorded live from The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, Matt speaks with screenwriter Steven de Souza about the 1987 film The Running Man and 1988 film Die Hard. Steven lays urban myths to rest and goes in depth about both films including the unavoidable political aspects of the now 30 year old film The Running Man compared to todays political climate and the ever changing script almost down to the wire of Die Hard. Plus, we hear a bit how the cult...
More Back To The Future with Jeffrey Weissman
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBActor Jeffrey Weissman joins Matt this week to discuss his unique experience of playing George McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III after Crispin Glover left the films. Jeffrey tells us about the mix of acting and impression that went along with playing the role, being in a weird place as the new replacement on set, and hearing Crispins thoughts using his likeness. We also hear about Jeffreys other roles in Clint Eastwoods Pale Rider, Johnny Dangerously, Twilight Zone: The Movie, and S...
Back to the Future Trilogy with Tom Wilson
December 26, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBActor and artist Tom Wilson joins Matt this week to discuss being present (but also past and future) in the Back to the Future Trilogy as Biff Tannen, among other members of the Tannen clan. Tom tells us about finding a creative way to approach being asked the same questions about the films, which includes creating a handy postcard to present to anyone on the street that asks him the same questions over and over. We also hear what it was like for him - as someone who was bullied - to play a ...
Dreamgirls with Jimmy Pardo
December 19, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIn another edition of I Wasnt There Too, professional comedian and Never Not Funny host Jimmy Pardo joins Matt to talk about being cut from the 2006 musical drama Dreamgirls. Jimmy goes deep into how his role of comedian was offered to him out of the blue, befriending an extra while being on set for 13 hours to shoot his one line, and when he heard the news of when his role was cut. Plus, Jimmy tells us about being cut out of The Informant!, Bob Odenkirk giving him a push to do stand-up comed...
Inception and Avatar with Dileep Rao
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBActor Dileep Rao has had the pleasure of working with auteur filmmakers Sam Raimi, James Cameron, and Christopher Nolan. Dileep joins Matt this week to talk about playing Yusuf, the dream chemist in Christopher Nolans 2010 film Inception and Dr. Patel in James Camerons 2009 film Avatar. He also comments on the validity of the Inception fan theories, being able to come to James Cameron with additions to his character, and how working with Sam Raimi on Drag Me to Hell was like working with fami...
The Star Wars Holiday Special with Larry Heider
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBCelebrate the true holiday of the season, The Wookiee Life Day with Matt and special guest and professional camera man Larry Heider who has worked on countless TV projects including the infamous and wonderful Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978. Join them as they discuss how this special came to be including what Larry observed behind the scenes and all the great photos he took along the way. Plus, one more special visit from Starship 1, the mysterious real person that did audition for Star W...
Almost Famous with Marc Maron: Live from Now Hear This
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBLive from the Now Hear This Festival, actor, author, cat lover, and vanguard podcaster Marc Maron joins Matt to talk about his role as the Angry Promoter in the 2000 Cameron Crowe film Almost Famous. Marc tells us all about the pants his character wears, how his scene has now since established a catchprhase in the intro of his popular podcast WTF with Marc Maron, and why this role fits just right in his personal range as an actor. He also talks about his cats Monkey & LaFonda, what its like t...
The 50th Episode Squib Spectacular
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBOn this very special 50th episode of I Was There Too, Matt invites you all along on his journey to fulfill a lifelong dream of getting professionally squibbed. Substitute host and podcast brethren Mark McConville interviews Matt and andrew from J&M Special Effects throughout the process and fellow podcast soulmates Paul F. Tompkins and Jeremy Carter beautifully provide the taut action drama of the fictional scenario in which Matt is to be fake shot. Plus, Matts dad, stepmom, and fiancée join...
Return Of The Jedi with Kevin Thompson
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBYub nub! On the final of three very special Star Wars trilogy episodes of I Was There Too, Matt is joined by Kevin Thompson who played the Ewoks Chubbray and Paploo in the original 1983 film Return Of The Jedi. Kevin tells us how he went from being a street mime to auditioning for the movie, how they shot swinging off the speeder bike, and the true danger that comes from being in the stunt world. He also talks about his role as Bear in the 1982 film Blade Runner and his reaction to finally ge...
Bonus Episode: The Empire Strikes Back: Controversy Averted
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBOn a very important bonus episode of I Was There Too, we will finally have the answer to the question asked last episode: Who physically played the body of The Emperor in the original version of The Empire Strikes Back? We know that Cio-Cio the chimp was used for the superimposed eyes of The Emperor. But did Elaine Baker or Marjorie Eaton ultimately appear onscreen? Matt shares some new information and interviews Cio-Cio the chimp to finally put this mystery to rest. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
The Empire Strikes Back with Clive Revill
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBOn the second of three very special Star Wars trilogy episodes of I Was There Too, Matt is joined by Clive Revill who voices The Emperor in the pre-special edition 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back. Clive tells us about how director Irvin Kershner reached out to him for the role, finding the voice for The Emperor, and his thoughts on the final physical representation. Then, expert witnesses Pete the Retailer and Alex Robinson of the Star Wars Minute podcast join Matt to figure out who and act...
Star Wars with Anthony Forrest
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBOn the first of three very special Star Wars trilogy episodes of I Was There Too, Matt is joined by Anthony Forrest who plays the sand trooper mind-tricked by Obi-Wan Kenobi at the Mos Eisley roadblock who said 'These arent the droids were looking for,' in George Lucas 1977 film Star Wars. Anthony tells us how he was cast as the sand trooper after also being cast as Luke Skywalkers friend Fixer in the deleted scenes from the film, not being able to see a thing in the helmet, and getting to wo...
Diamonds Are Forever with Putter Smith
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBJazz and Bass veteran Putter Smith joins Matt this week to talk about playing the assassin Mr. Kidd in one of Matts all time favorite Bond films, Diamonds Are Forever. Well hear how he ended up getting a script for the film and doing a screen test with Paul Williams, getting to carry Sean Connery alongside fellow assassin Mr. Wint portrayed by Bruce Glover, and getting his arms burned for his death scene. Putter also tells us what it was like working with Thelonious Monk and the sessions for ...
Jurassic World with Lauren Lapkus
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBIs there a guest as wonderful as Lauren Lapkus? Probably not. Lauren joins Matt to talk about playing Vivian, one of the control room workers dealing with the chaos that unravels in Jurassic World. We hear about how Lauren had to get NASA clearance to shoot her scenes, what it's like to be in a mega-blockbuster, and her experience auditioning for Star Wars Episode 8. As a bonus, Lauren tells us what it was like working alongside Joe Pesci and Don Rickles in a Snickers commercial. Later, Matt ...
Beverly Hills Cop and Willow with Rick Overton
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBRick Overton walked into his audition for Beverly Hills Cop and director Martin Brest asked him about a prophylactic. Why? He's still not sure. Rick joins Matt to talk about doing martial arts with Eddie Murphy on set, preparing for his role of Bonded Warehouse Night Manager with mirror douche work, and getting to improvise in the film. Then, we hear of Rick's experience playing Franjean, a brownie who serves as comic relief in Willow's journey, why Million Dollar Mystery fell apart, and gett...
The Shawshank Redemption with Clancy Brown
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBAccomplished actor Clancy Brown joins Matt to talk about his role as the tough as nails prison guard Captain Hadley in the 1994 Frank Darabont film The Shawshank Redemption. They chat about how Clancys difficulty saying some of his character's colorful dialogue in the audition eventually got him the gig, why he turned down offers to work with correctional officers to help him with his role, and really hanging Tim Robbins over the ledge of a rooftop. Plus, we'll hear stories from the set of LO...
Goldfinger with Linda Gidley
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBIt's no secret that Matt is a huge James Bond fan. He hosts the James Bonding podcast along with fellow 007 fanatic Matt Mira and is very excited to dig into one of the most classic Bond films of all time, 1964's Goldfinger. Matt is joined by Linda Gidley for a discussion on what lead a young woman not even old enough to drive at the time to become one of Pussy Galore's Flying Circus Pilots in Goldfinger. Plus, Matt takes us through the 007's that never were in the return of the classic segme...
(More) Grease with Jamie Donnelly
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBJamie Donnelly aka "Brush-a Brush-a Brush-a" Jan the Pink Lady is back to talk more about the 1978 musical Grease. We'll hear if Jan was a snacker onstage as much as she was in the film, what would be the future of all the Grease characters, and possible inspiration for the end of the film. Plus, Jamie shares stories of stagnant LA river water, Seabreeze shammies, and Johnny Depp finger kisses. This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron, Casper Mattresses, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival. H...
Collected Stories Vol. 2: The Best of I Was There Too
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBMatt gathered some of the best anecdotes told on I Was There Too about experiences on the set of Aliens, The Big Lebowski, Poltergeist, and many more. You'll hear from Paul F. Tompkins, Aimee Mann, Gilbert Gottfried, Lisa Jakub, Phil LaMarr and more on topics ranging from food, flesh, and pancakes to making & breaking comedy. It's a perfect way to jump into the podcast for new listeners and a grand collection of great stories for regular listeners to revisit. This episode is sponsored by Squa...
Carrie and The Hustler with Piper Laurie
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBOne of America's best and most versatile actresses Piper Laurie joins Matt to talk about initially approaching the role of Carrie's mother in Brian De Palma's Carrie as a comedy, her experience working alongside Paul Newman and George C. Scott in the 1961 film The Hustler, and many other gems from her fantastic autobiography 'Learning to Live Out Loud: A Memoir.' Plus, Amanda Lund joins Matt to share a special talent that will enhance your listening enjoyment of certain songs in the return of...
Grease with Jamie Donnelly and Barry Pearl
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBJamie Donnelly and Barry Pearl portrayed Pink Lady Jan and T-Bird Doody respectively from the 1978 musical Grease but did you know that they've been performing Grease in the theatrical production prior to the film? Jamie and Barry join Matt this week to talk about auditioning for their film roles, the fly by during "Beauty School Dropout," the intense heat as they shot the gymnasium scene, restoring the laughs from the theatrical production, and much more. This sponsored by Mack Weldon and Sq...
They Live with Peter Jason
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBProlific actor Peter Jason has a million stories about John Carpenter's cult classic They Live, Deadwood, and so much more. He joins Matt to talk about what it was like for his character Gilbert the Resistance Leader to get squibbed, the levels of Godhood in David Milch's John from Cincinnati, and Con Stapleton's submarine monologue from Deadwood. Plus, we hear how Peter got "t-boned" by Orson Welles. Check out the art on Earwolf.com by Andy Taylor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Aliens Live Q&A with Carrie Henn, Ricco Ross, Jenette Goldstein
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBPresented by the Alamo Drafthouse and recorded live from The Ace Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, Matt hosts a special Alien Day Q&A with Aliens stars Ricco Ross (Private Frost), Jenette Goldstein (Private Vasquez), and Carrie Henn (Newt). Plus, in honor of the great H.R. Giger, Matt shares a sketch from Superego where H.R. Giger takes his very suburban family through a fast food establishment drive-thru. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Squarespace, and Harold Ramis Film School. H...
Dead Poet's Society with Kurt Leitner
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBActor Kurt Leitner played Lester, one of the students in the classroom of Dead Poet's Society, a film that was highly influential for Matt. Kurt tells us about going from being a body double on set to becoming one of the supporting poets, organically coming up with the name Lester for his character as well as the character name of Spaz, his chicken walk making it into the trailer, and why his character didn't stand on a desk in support of Mr. Keating. Plus, we hear about the truly once in a l...
The Revenant with Joshua Burge
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBJoshua Burge is one of the nicest human beings on this Earth. He joins Matt this week to talk about his role as Stubby Bill in The Revenant. Joshua tells us about auditioning for Alejandro Iñárritu learning how to shoot flintlocks, throw axes, and ride horses through survival bootcamp, the origin of the name Stubby Bill, and having a call and response with Tom Hardy's character on set. Plus, in honor of the infamous CGI bear in The Revenant, Matt counts down his Top 3 Emotive Acting Moments ...
The Big Lebowski and Magnolia Live Show with Aimee Mann and Paul F. Tompkins
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBRecorded Live aboard the JoCo Cruise, Matt welcomes singer-songwriter Aimee Mann to talk about her role as Nihilist Woman, Franz's Girlfriend in The Big Lebowski. Aimee tells us about having to create dialogue in German, what it was like working with the Coen brothers, and whether or not her character gave her toe away willingly. Then, Paul F. Tompkins returns to talk about playing customer service operator Chad in Magnolia. Paul describes his three intense days of shooting the scene which in...
Aladdin with Gilbert Gottfried
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBGilbert Gottfried is the most wonderful tornado you can ever imagine. He joins Matt this week to talk about his role as Iago the parrot in Disney's Aladdin. Gilbert tells us about the audition process, having to re-record dialogue for the animated series that was deemed too dirty by a viewer, and the remarkable story of how a family reached their autistic son through a puppet of the parrot. Plus, Matt's Superego pals Mark McConville and Jeremy Carter talk about playing parts in Aladdin in a t...
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial with Sean Frye
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBThe final chapter in the Spielberg Saga is here as Sean Frye joins Matt to talk about playing Steve, Elliot's older brother's friend in E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. Sean shares some great insight on all of the scenes from the film as well as what it was like working with Henry Thomas, E.T. himself, and going over to Harrison Ford's house. Plus, Matt gets a little crabby as he counts down his Top 10 List of Things That Happen in Movies That Never Happen in Real Life. HENRY THOMAS AUDITIONS FO...
Raiders of the Lost Ark with Martin Casella
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBPart Two of the Three Part Spielberg-Aganza-Palooza continues with a discussion of 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. Martin Casella once again joins Matt to talk about his experience as Steven Spielberg's assistant on the film. Martin provides some wonderful insight on what went on behind the scenes including the origin of Marion's famous dress, Spielberg's must-see-TV habits, and what lead to the inception of E.T. Plus, Matt's companion from the Superego podcast, Jeremy Carter, joins him to ta...
Poltergeist with Martin Casella
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBSeason 2 of I Was There Too with Matt Gourley begins with a discussion of 1982's Poltergeist, the 1st film in the IWTT Steven Spielberg Extravaganza! Martin Casella joins Matt to talk about his role as Dr. Marty Casey, the man who literally rips his own face off, scenes that didn't make the final cut of the film, and his relationship with Steven Spielberg and what led to Spielberg himself being the hands that ultimately rip his own face off. Plus, Matt celebrates the life of his wonderful gra...
IWTT Classic: Aliens | T2 | Titanic with Jenette Goldstein
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBFrom the vaults of I Was There Too, Matt brings out a classic episode with Jenette Goldstein of Aliens, T2, and Titanic. This week Jenette Goldstein joins Matt to chat about her portrayal as bad-ass Pvt. Vasquez in Aliens, John Connor’s foster mother in Terminator 2, and Irish Mommy in Titanic. Jenette tells us how she fell into the body building sub-culture in East London prior to being cast as Pvt. Vasquez, what it was like shooting in the huge vat of baby oil for the T-1000 in the lava bat...
Field of Dreams with Dwier Brown
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBCelebrate the one year anniversary of I Was There Too featuring Dwier Brown, aka Kevin Costner's dad, John Kinsella in 1989's Field of Dreams. Dwier tells us about how he prepared emotionally for his heartfelt father/son scene not long after his father had passed away, his book about the film entitled "If You Build It," Ray Liotta making his lucky Hawaiian shirt even more lucky on set, and much more. Plus, Matt's Superego buddy Mark McConville guides him through his first viewing of Field of ...
Halloween with P.J. Soles
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBActress P.J. Soles joins Matt this week to talk about her role as Lynda van der Klok in the 1978 John Carpenter classic Halloween. P.J. talks about why the way she said "totally" secured her role in the film, what it's like to shoot a sex & death scene all at once, and her thoughts on her legendary death scene being recreated at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. P.J. also tells us her experience working with Bill Murray on Stripes, how she had to wrestle Rod Stewart for the jacket...
Total Recall with Ray Baker
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBAccomplished film and theatre actor Ray Baker joins Matt this week to talk about his many film/TV roles including helping Arnold Schwarzenegger go on his mind journey in Total Recall. Ray tells us about surviving Schwarzenegger's choke hold, playing a bad guy in a 21 Jump Street/Booker crossover episode, and working with Meryl Streep in Silkwood. Finally, James 'Jimmy Blades' Bladon joins Matt in another exciting installment of I Was There Tune to discuss the unveiling of their new theme song...
I Wasn't There Too - Meet Dave with Paul Scheer
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBIn a very special episode-long segment of I Wasnt There Too, actor, writer, and Wolfpops own Paul Scheer joins Matt to talk about his experience on the set of Meet Dave. Paul goes deep into how his role of Lieutenant Buttocks got re-cast during shooting, being fooled by Eddie Murphy doubles, and the wonderful rapport the real Eddie Murphy had with everyone on set. Plus, Paul tells us about one of his very first auditions for the Tom Cruise film Vanilla Sky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Waiting For Guffman | Best In Show | A Mighty Wind with Deborah Theaker
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBPhenomenal actress and improviser Deborah Theaker joins Matt this week to talk about her roles in a trilogy of Christopher Guest films. Deborah tells us about how George Lucas helped her get her green card, how bombing with the Kids in The Hall made her fearless onstage, making herself essential in Waiting For Guffman, and the real tears she shed in A Mighty Wind. Plus, Matt finally answers listener mail during I Was There Q&A! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mrs. Doubtfire with Lisa Jakub
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBLisa Jakub began her acting career as a child in Canada and decided to retire from acting at the age of 22. Lisa joins Matt to talk about her many roles as a child actor including her role as Lydia Hillard in 1993s Mrs. Doubtfire. Lisa tells us about her experience improvising intimately with Robin Williams, her book You Look Like That Girl which chronicles her life as a child actress, and the one time she was almost kidnapped. Plus, Matt shares more children's cartoons that were based off R...
Pulp Fiction with Phil LaMarr
May 02, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBOh man, I shot Marvin in the face. These are the words John Travolta says after obliterating the face of this weeks guest, Phil LaMarr. Phil joins Matt to finally lay all the myths of Pulp Fiction to rest. Was Marvin originally supposed to survive? And whats Marvins real deal, anyway? And whats in the damned briefcase? Phil answers all of these questions as well as tells us about the real fear he felt in his scene with Samuel L. Jackson, the approach he takes when working on an impression, an...