My Views Are My Own
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -In this podcast, Doug McDonald interviews smart people, funny people, creative people, and other types of people. And sometimes he doesn’t interview anybody at all! Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s educational. And SOMETIMES it’s both.
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Mother Father Sister Brother Frank
April 22, 2024 01:15 - 53 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode, filmmaker Caden Douglas joins me to talk about his new horror comedy film "Mother Father Sister Brother Frank," the keys to writing great dialogue, the role of set design in creating the right mood for a scene, and the joys of witnessing great stunt work. We also talk about several activities that can either bring a family together or tear them apart.
Sign the Show with Cat Brewer
April 14, 2024 01:56 - 55 minutes - 41 MBFilmmaker and educator Cat Brewer joins me on the podcast to discuss her award-winning documentary feature film Sign the Show, which tells the story of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at live performances. The film aims to amplify voices in the deaf and hard of hearing community and raise awareness about the quest for access to live entertainment events, including music performances, comedy shows, and more. The film was recently released in April 2024 in celebration of National Dea...
Want to See a Cool Trick?
April 07, 2024 00:10 - 47 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode, I am joined by the phenomenal magician Gabriella Lester. Gabriella started her magic career at the age of ten, performed Houdini's legendary straight jacket escape at 14, and by 20 years old she had been featured in the New York Times as one of the most important women in magic, making her mark in a male-dominated industry. We discuss why being fooled by up-close magic is so entertaining and brings out your inner child, how she maintains control over the show even when audie...
A Jackass, a Whalecock, and a Big Brother Walk into a Bar
March 22, 2024 01:13 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBDave Carnie is the former Editor-In-Chief of Big Brother Magazine, one of the co-creators of MTV's Jackass, the owner of Whalecock Skateboarding, the proud father of two dachshunds, and my new favorite pen pal. He joins me on the show to talk about his experience writing and working with the greatest magazine in the world and how it launched the hit TV show and movie franchise Jackass, featuring Chris Pontius, Steve-O, and Johnny Knoxville. We discuss how dachshunds are particularly talented...
Fear of the Unknown
March 13, 2024 02:21 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Marina Pirkle, a clinical hypnotherapist, shamanic healer, and spiritual coach who has traveled the world to study under some of the most powerful healers across the globe. Marina shared with me how the mind is capable of healing most anything, why guilt is often attached to grief, and how our psychological reality can affect our physical well-being. We talk about our beliefs on the spiritual realm and why people find it so frightening (and why they shouldn't)...
A Life Well Lived
March 06, 2024 02:57 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode, I am joined by New York Times best-selling author, journalist, and former Editor in Chief of Transworld Snowboarding Magazine Eric Blehm to discuss legendary pioneer snowboarder Craig Kelly. Craig Kelly is arguably the most influential snowboarder of all time. Eric's new book, "The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him," explores the life and legend of Craig Kelly and the controversy surrounding his untimely death in an avalanche. Eric shares with ...
It's a Penguin Attack!
February 20, 2024 03:04 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBIn this episode, I am joined by sci-fi author and penguin enthusiast Kris Bird to discuss her new book series, everything about emperor penguins, and why Benedict Cumberbatch struggles to say the word "penguin." We consult two important sources - the Wildlife Federation and Buzzfeed - to measure Kris' immense expertise on penguins, and we discuss one of my favorite GWAR songs on the same topic. We also name our top picks for the most anticipated films of 2024, and Kris drops some big news ab...
Taking Real Action Toward Protecting Endangered Species with Ian Redmond
February 08, 2024 04:41 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIn this episode, I am joined by internationally renowned conservationist Ian Redmond who has more than 45 years of experience ranging from field research to developing anti-poaching policy for the United Nations. Ian is the Head of Conservation at Ecoflix and is an ambassador for the UN's Convention on Migratory Species. Ian takes me on a journey through his work to protect endangered species including working with Dian Fossey on creating the film Gorillas in the Mist and being the first t...
Bonus Episode: The Performance Enhancing Drugs Olympics
February 07, 2024 21:57 - 21 minutes - 16.5 MBLibertarian billionaire Peter Theil and several other venture capitalists are bankrolling an alternative version of the Olympics that will allow athletes to take as many performance enhancing drugs as they want. Is this idea cool? I'm joined by special co-host Zach Wilkinson to find out.
How the Abortion Pill Came To America with T.J. Raphael
February 03, 2024 03:37 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBIn 1992, a wealthy elderly gentleman and a young anarchist punk boarded a plane from London to the United States as part of an international drug smuggling operation with the intent of getting caught. They hoped to alert authorities to the drugs they were bringing into the country and use this act of rebellion to change American history forever. As a result, the highly visible and highly controversial fight began to bring the abortion pill to America. Activists against the abortion pill wer...
How Do You Say Hot Diggity Dog in French?
January 25, 2024 03:09 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this episode, I am joined by the multi-talented Hélène Cardona, who is a poet, linguist, literary translator, actor, award-winning writer and author of seven books, and who speaks six languages and holds U.S., French, and Spanish citizenships. We discuss a wide range of topics, including her role as the voice of Cerebro in several X-Men movies, her new film Caralique, and her role in the upcoming Apple TV drama series The New Look about the rivalry of fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco...
Camcorder to Camera Crew: A Film Journey with Spyder Dobrofsky
January 17, 2024 03:45 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Spyder Dobrofsky to talk about the trajectory of his filmmaking career and his new movie "Down Below." Now directing major motion pictures, Sypder appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as a teenager to talk about his popular website he created with his brother, "Car Paparazzi." We talk about the journey from using camcorders with tapes to recording with iPhones, to now working with entire film crews as a director. In addition to talking about ho...
Elevator Pitches
January 11, 2024 03:57 - 41 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, screenwriter Tom Schrack joins me to embrace the era of life where you can be a skateboarding dad without caring if anyone tries to judge you. Tom teaches me about how to do elevator pitches, which is a skill I've always wanted to learn. We discuss what we would want to do if we had the rights to certain intellectual properties and millions of dollars to create amazing films. And of course, we do a script read of one of Tom's screenplays and turned it into an audio drama.
Aristotle to Trump: A History of Far-Right Extremism
December 28, 2023 02:34 - 56 minutes - 44.8 MBWhat does it mean to be on the extreme political right? How is Aristotle considered a historical right-wing figure? What is the connection between conservatism and nostalgia? These are just some of the questions answered by Matt McManus, lecturer of political science at University of Michigan and author of "The Political Right and Equality: Turning Back the Tide of Egalitarian Modernity." He breaks down concepts such as how the right is unified by a hostility toward equality, reactionary pol...
Is The Muppet Christmas Carol the Best Christmas Movie of All Time?
December 24, 2023 05:03 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBObviously, that is a rhetorical question. I am joined by special co-host Zach to discuss why, when, where, and how "The Muppet Christmas Carol" became the greatest Christmas movie of all time. We Bah-Humbug some of the most beloved Christmas films ever created. Then we explain why we love this movie and why it is one of the greatest musical, acting, and directing masterpieces for a Christmas movie that has ever happened. Don't believe us?? Listen to the episode, watch the film, and tell me w...
Getting Dauntless with Will Blagrove
December 22, 2023 04:45 - 54 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, the amazingly talented and hilarious actor Will Blagrove joins me to talk about leaving law school to pursue an acting career. We discuss several actors that have started liquor brands and I immediately become obsessed with being the marketing director for Blagrove Bourbon. We also create movie magic with a cold script read of some of the best arguments I could find between my neighbors on the Next Door app. I take the opportunity to ask Will for some much needed legal advic...
Radical Dreamers with Amerigo Gazaway
December 17, 2023 04:19 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Amerigo Gazaway returns to the podcast to discuss his career as a DJ, producer, and emcee who is most known for his innovative mashup productions such as Fela Sol and "The Miseducation of Eunice Waymon." We discuss his recent album "Radical Dreamers," a departure from the mashup productions he is most known for. In "Radical Dreamers," Amerigo returns to his roots of 1990s video games which served as the inspiration for his career as a beat-maker and producer. We talk about A...
From the Archives: 2,653 Miles from Mexico to Canada
December 08, 2023 20:55 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBThis episode was originally released on October 6, 2021. In this episode, Brandon Case tells me about hiking 2,653 miles from Mexico to Canada solo on the Pacific Crest Trail while recovering from a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle crash. We talk about treasure hunting, encounters with mountain lions and bears, and hiking through wildfires. And there is a 1 in 12 chance I will read you your horoscope.
Art Imitates Life Imitates Art
December 02, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIn this episode, I am joined by author, actor, and producer D. Elliot Woods. We discuss the power of entertainment media and the arts and how storytelling through film, television, and books has the ability to change society in ways that are often much more effective or pervasive than government policy or news media. We discuss his latest suspense/thriller novel Rise of the Unicorn, and how his own lived experiences help inform and inspire his creative works. Elliot has acted in many popular...
Never Rat on Your Friends and Always Keep Your Mouth Shut
November 24, 2023 04:50 - 56 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode, actor, director, and filmmaker Steve Young joins me to talk about why he decided to quit his lucrative job as an actuary on Wall Street to pursue his passion for making movies. We discuss how he landed several roles in feature films as well as his directorial debut "Hell's Kitchen," a short film about mobsters in New York City. Steve and I talk about our shared love for gangster films and how we surprisingly have the almost exact same top five ranking for best gangster films...
From the Archives: Wilderness Adventures with Frank Wolf
November 19, 2023 20:32 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis episode was originally released July 10, 2021. In this episode I talk with renowned explorer and gnarly wilderness dude Frank Wolf. I get inspired to go on an adventure. And I hope this conversation inspires you to go on an adventure too.
Florida vs. New York: This Time It’s Personal
November 05, 2023 00:32 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBWhen I first discovered there was a raging debate on the internet about whether the state of Florida or the state of New York was a better place to live, I knew that I had to bring a voice of reason to this age old argument. That's why I called actor and comedian Torrey Huggins to help settle this dispute once and for all. We use the latest advancements in journalistic excellence to analyze, dissect, and scrutinize the top headlines from both states to come to a decisive conclusion about whi...
Halloween Spooktacular 4
October 22, 2023 01:48 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn a terrifying turn of events, Doug and Zach were kidnapped by the clown puppet from the Saw movies and are being held hostage on a train! Clown puppet is threatening to release their nude photos to TMZ and ruin their chance of ever getting a People's Choice Award! The clown puppet's demands are clear. Doug and Zach have to produce five terrifying Zoom calls in order to unlock the train car doors and escape the train as well as keep their nudes off of TMZ forever. Will they survive this har...
Living to 100 Years Old and Beyond
October 06, 2023 01:41 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode I am joined by William J. Kole, award-winning journalist and author of "The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging," an exploration of extreme longevity. We discuss the rapidly increasing demographic of people who are 100 years old and older and how this trend is continuing. We also talk about blue zones and how they may or may not affect people's ability to extend their lifespan due to their surroundings and lifestyles. In Bill's incredibly impressive career, he has reported ...
Taking the Perfect Photo with NitaInNashville
September 28, 2023 01:08 - 1 hour - 55 MBFor long-time listeners of the show, you've probably heard me talk about "Old Nashville" vs. "New Nashville." And I haven't always been objective on how the city has changed. But thankfully I met photographer Nita Ann who not only inspired me to take a new look at the city, but also inspired me to even make a new vision board for myself, no joke. Nita Ann moved to Nashville from Ohio and turned her side hustle into a full-time career, doing professional photography with her iPhone. In this e...
Bonus Episode: Ask A Stupid Question Day
September 26, 2023 14:14 - 30 minutes - 22.8 MBIt's time for another holiday special. And this time we're celebrating Ask A Stupid Question Day. I'm joined by special cohost Zach Wilkinson as we learn everything there is to know about this holiday and how to celebrate it. And we celebrate it. Hard. So join us on this journey of knowledge and discovery as we grow to love and admire the stupidity in all of us.
From the Dojo to the Director’s Chair with Choice Skinner
September 22, 2023 17:42 - 56 minutes - 42.2 MBAward winning filmmaker Choice Skinner joins me on the podcast today to talk about deciding to go from running his own martial arts studio to working in the music industry. Then we talk about why he left the music industry to become a stuntman. After being a stuntman he moved to acting. And then he moved from actor to director. Then from director to starting his own production company Darkan Entertainment. We also discuss the making of his latest film A New Life. All that and more in this ep...
The Talented Mr. Steiner
September 15, 2023 00:49 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBWhen I first met Andrew Steiner, he told me that he was a stand-up comedian. But I felt like there was more to the story. So I investigated. Deeply. On Google. And I was astounded to find out there was so much he wasn't telling me! The first thing I uncovered in my research is that Andrew Steiner teaches theoretical nuclear astrophysics to graduate students. My research further revealed that he holds a senior position at a leading medical research organization and has had a decades-long care...
Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game
August 30, 2023 03:53 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode, the amazing and talented Elizabeth Saydah joins me to share her talents as a voice actress. You may recognize her voice from some of your favorite video games! It also turns out she is a master of improv, and we are finally able to find out what it would be like if Ian McKellen acted in Red Dead Redemption, if Joe Pesci was in Halo, if John Malkovich was in Mario Kart, and if Hugh Jackman was in Grand Theft Auto. But more importantly than all that, she teaches me the differe...
Alaska’s Mysterious Triangle: Portals, Strange Phenomena, and the Nature of Time
August 20, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBMike Ricksecker is a best-selling author and researcher who has appeared as an expert on several investigative programs on the History Channel, the Travel Channel, and Disney+ to explain things that are difficult to explain. He joins me on the podcast to talk about the Alaska Triangle, shadow beings, time travelers, extraterrestrials, and UFOs. We also get the opportunity to talk about his latest book, "Travels Through Time" to discuss ancient alchemy and the secrets of the Ouroboros, the na...
Extry! Extry! Read All About It!
August 10, 2023 02:22 - 59 minutes - 49.2 MBMartin Morrow is an LA-based comedian that has appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Netflix's I Think You Should Leave, and Comedy Central, but now most importantly he has joined me on My Views Are My Own Podcast. We make sense of some of the most sensational news stories that have gone under the radar in recent weeks. We discuss an enormous bologna sandwich in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and a missing Texas rodeo goat from a small rural county (rumor has it Jason Aldean is writing his next hat...
Good News! Hanging Out is Good for Your Health!
August 04, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 49 MBHanging out is one of my favorite things to do already. But now, I can feel even better about it because Sheila Liming, author of "Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time" told me it would help me be happier and make the world a better place. Yay! We talk about what makes hanging out a radical act, why we both love and hate parties, how to find friends as you get older, and how hanging out on a reality TV show inspired her to write her book. Should you seek out strangers and start han...
Bad Boys 4: Welcome to Flavortown
July 28, 2023 02:31 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWelcome to Miami! In this episode, I am joined by comedian Tarek Turjman to make sense of some of the biggest news stories in his city, such as Ginger Gaetz's obsession with Ryan Gosling's testosterone level, Guy Fieri opening the 76th best restaurant in the Dadeland Mall, and whether or not Miami street racers should just do graffiti instead because it's less dangerous, annoying, and loud. We talk about how to get some really great deals on beachfront property, hosting comedy events at the ...
Bonus Episode: Barbie
July 24, 2023 03:22 - 31 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, Doug and special co-host Zach put everything on the line as they risk losing all their testosterone and questioning their sexual and gender identities. If the Barbie movie is anything like the extremist Right Wing media has said, all could be lost forever!! The insightful and hilarious script gives them an irreversible hormonal imbalance! The very accurate social commentary turns them into Satanic worshipers! And the extraordinary acting performances rob them of the ability ...
Not Another Nashville Episode
July 19, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBComedian, writer, and aspiring cat lady Marianna Barksdale joins me on the podcast today to settle all of the biggest beefs in Nashville. If you've been wondering if the dispute about whether or not people should eat the turtles out of the Centennial Park pond would ever be addressed, don't worry we settled it. We take a look into Kid Rock's Bud Light enigma and all that it implies. And we simplify how to structure and run a profitable cult. Also if you've been looking for a helpful and info...
Bonus Episode: Happy Pandemonium Day
July 14, 2023 03:34 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Doug and special co-host Zach celebrate Pandemonium Day on July 14th. This special holiday urges us all to live in chaos and joy in order to experience life to the fullest. Doug and Zach discuss how to best celebrate this holiday, the difference between good and bad pandemonium, and whether or not starting a barber shop quartet with their dogs is the right thing to do. Doug debates challenging Kid Rock to a special arm wrestling bet, and Zach argues why Bonnaroo is pandemoni...
Digital Feudalism with David Arditi
July 10, 2023 21:27 - 59 minutes - 44.2 MBDavid Arditi joins me on the podcast today to discuss digital feudalism. We talk about the gig economy and it's implications for the workforce, the various ways in which the labor market allows and encourages labor conditions that share many of the core qualities of Squid Game, and the modern emergence of debt peonage. We also investigate the era of subscriptions and the cycle of endless consumption. And we discover the political leanings of some the most iconic fast food mascots.
Clever Carbon with Michelle Li
July 03, 2023 22:47 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBMichelle Li is the founder of clever carbon. She launched her career in Silicon Valley where she worked for some of the biggest names in tech including Salesforce and DocuSign. A proponent for making sustainability the new norm, Michelle founded clever carbon to help teach people about their carbon footprint in a hip, fun, and relatable way. She is a TEDx and SXSW 2022 speaker on the topic of carbon literacy and believes that a carbon literate society is one where transparency and accountabi...
Bonus episode: Doug and Colleen Review Speed
July 02, 2023 03:19 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, Doug and Co-Producer Colleen review the classic 1994 film Speed starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper. Rising LAPD star Jack meets his match in retired disgruntled bomb-squad officer Howard Payne, who decides the only way to get his pension is to plant a bomb on a bus and set it off if the bus goes under 50 miles per hour. Jack uses his tact and de-escalation skills to tell the bus full of helpless victims they're all going to die, all while helping Sandra...
Stream Queens with Brenna Coates and Jessica Steen
June 24, 2023 03:18 - 51 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode, I am joined by actresses Brenna Coates and Jessica Steen to discuss the art of audio drama and their new audio drama podcast Stream Queen. They are kind enough to lend their voices to some exciting improv scenes that are likely to change the trajectory of the film industry forever. They weigh in on what is hot and what is not. Tune in to find out if frosted tips are back in style. Spoiler alert: they never went out of style.
Frank Herbert’s ”Dune” and the Emergence of Fascism in Science Fiction Fandoms
June 17, 2023 00:47 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBJordan Carroll joins me on the podcast today to discuss the emergence of fascism in science fiction fandoms and specifically how Frank Herbert's 1965 novel "Dune" has been co-opted and used for white supremacist propaganda and recruitment. We talk about the alt-right's obsession with transhumanism and genetic engineering, why they advocate for space exploration, and why they hate Star Trek. Jordan explains to me how reactionary extremists like Richard Spencer repurpose the the texts of popul...
Music City...More Like Uhhh...More Like Not Enough Arts Funding City!
June 06, 2023 17:20 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBNashville arts advocate and artist Christine Hall was kind enough to invite me to a Metro Council arts meeting that I was unable to attend. So we're doing our own town hall right here on the podcast to discuss arts equity, community building, and disruptive urban planning. We also discuss the downtown Nashville area slowly becoming a food court with cowboy boots painted on it and why developers have no taste and think Chipotle is Mexican food. And we have a very special edition of "Is it Art...
Poo-Anon
May 23, 2023 02:13 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBOpen-source researcher, writer, and founder of the Did Nothing Wrong newsletter and podcast Jay McKenzie joins me to talk about what's been going on in the wacky world of right wing extremists. We talk about: Tucker Carlson getting fired from Fox News being one of the most significant blows to the white supremacist agenda in recent times; Ron DeSantis failing miserably in his culture war against Disney; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. running for president on the Democratic ticket backed by Steve Ban...
Rage Hamsters 2 This Time It’s Personal: With Sasha Srbulj
May 17, 2023 20:40 - 1 hour - 49 MBSasha Srbulj is recording a new comedy special in New York, so he decided to drop by the podcast on the way to tell me why rich people came out of their pandemic bubbles crazier than everyone else. We get into a little bit of the backstory of why the right wing extremists that run the government in my home state are attacking drag shows and eliminating abortion rights. We also learn why Fox News is pushing a distorted reality on their impressionable viewers and how they use the dweeb persona...
The Power of Ritual with Casper ter Kuile
May 12, 2023 01:58 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBCasper ter Kuile joins me on the podcast today to discuss the power of ritual, the need for creating and experiencing sacred time, sacred reading, and how something as simple as watching an old movie can have a deep ritual importance. We examine how religion is changing and what that means for society, spirituality, and our experience of life. We also talk about ways to build community and connections in a world that feels progressively designed to be more isolating. And we explore how peopl...
Wired for Music with Adriana Barton
April 22, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBAdriana Barton is a journalist and author of Wired for Music: A Search for Health and Joy Through the Science of Sound (Greystone Books, 2022). A former staff health reporter at Canada’s national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, she has written about medical research, neuroscience, visual arts, music and pop culture for publications including the Boston Globe, Reader’s Digest, Utne, Azure, Western Living and San Francisco Bay Guardian. She studied the cello for 17 years with teachers including...
The Enduring Relevance of Philip K. Dick
March 31, 2023 18:22 - 58 minutes - 43.5 MBMatt McManus is a lecturer at the University of Michigan and the author of The Emergence of Postmodernity amongst other books and he joins me on the podcast today to discuss the enduring relevance of Philip K. Dick one of the most creative and imaginative American authors of the 20th century. To all of the listeners who are not familiar with Philip K. Dick, you might not recognize his name but would definitely recognize some of the films and television shows that have been based on his work...
State Mandated Friendship Award
March 24, 2023 02:52 - 58 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode, I am joined by comedian Kevin Heisinger to discuss some of the most pressing current events: Vladimir Putin bestowing a friendship award on actor Steven Seagal, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador posting photos of what he claims to be an elf, and New York City thieves stealing Apple headphones off of victims' heads. We easily solve all of these mysteries and then get down to brass tacks about which B-movies from the 90s are worth rewatching.
Ayahuasca and Art Therapy with Holly Patterson
March 16, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBHolly Paterson has a background in national security and is a former member of the intelligence community. She holds a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations. She has suffered from depression and suicidal ideation her whole life, and since 2017, complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). Holly is also autistic and has ADHD. After a suicide attempt in 2018, Holly travelled to South America seeking alternative treatment at a traditional shamanic plant medicine retreat in Peru. ...
Living Long and Prospering with Stephanie Czajkowski
March 09, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBI'm joined on the podcast today by Stephanie Czajkowski (pronounced check-house-key) currently Vulcan Lt. T’Veen in STAR TREK: PICARD she is also best known for her roles as the bald badass alter-ego Hammerhead on HBO Max’s Doom Patrol, and stone-cold killer Bex Dawson on the reboot of McGruber on NBC Peacock, her guest starring role as Chyna on the NBC comedy, Young Rock, starring Dwayne Johnson and the Postmaster in 20th Century Studios feature film, The Call of the Wild. Czajkowski has pr...