Episodes

  • Along Came Will Madden
    Dec 4 2025

    Will Madden began his career as an actor following his classical training at The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art and the Boston University School of Theatre. After starring in the Sundance Film Festival feature Beast Beast (EP Alec Baldwin) he made his studio debut as the titular serial killer in MGM/Orion Classics' The Wolf of Snow Hollow. He has subsequently starred in numerous independent feature films including 2026's Erupcja (opposite Charli XCX), 15 Cameras (third installment of the cult classic franchise 13 Cameras), Jethica, Love and Work, and Mean Spirited. His feature films have premiered at Sundance, SXSW, TriBeCa, TIFF, and numerous domestic and international festivals.

    Will and I had a great conversation about our reoccurring actor dreams , how to stay calm in the eye of the storm, and of course Jennifer Aniston. Please enjoy my conversation with Will Madden.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Her name was Kitty (Swink) Made Her Money Being Pretty and Witty
    Nov 13 2025

    Kitty Swink is a film, stage, and television actress. Kitty made her film debut in a minor role in the 1987 comedy Like Father Like Son, followed by a supporting part in Paul Schrader's biopic Patty Hearst (. She has worked primarily in television, including guest appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1999), Judging Amy (2005), and Without a Trace (2006) She was then 2024 recipient of the Ralph Morgan Award from SAG-AFTRA for Extraordinary Service in the Cause of Actors. Kitty has also served as the Vice President of SAG.She has been married for 44 years to Armin Shimerman, who she is lucky enough to share the stage with in Outside Mulingar currently.

    Kitty is a pancreatic cancer survivor, with this month being pancreatic cancer awareness month. She works to raise money for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and eliminating the disease.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The One with Stephanie Garvin
    Oct 30 2025

    Stephanie Garvin is an international filmmaker based in Los Angeles, Chicago and Scottsdale. She is excited to announce her newest venture as Founder and CEO ofHollywood Expansion Corporation! She serves as an executive producer on Maserati: The Brothers,(Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, and Jessica Alba)developing a strategic affiliation between the Maserati production and HEC.

    In 2013, she transitioned from a career in finance and entrepreneurship to fulfill her lifelong dream of being in the entertainment industry creating movies. Determined to learn all she could about the film industry, Stephanie studied at UCLA, UCB, and the Margie Haber School, gaining hands-on experience in acting and filmmaking, eventually founding ETM Pictures Inc. and ETM Distribution LLC.

    A passionate advocate for family-oriented storytelling, Stephanie's mission is to create meaningful films that resonate with audiences of all ages. Some of her notable work includes, being the writer, director, and executive producer of Holiday Twist (2023), with a sequel planned. As a major feat, she previously co-executive produced the award-winning The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) and co-produced the documentary Mr. Nelson on the North Side (2021).

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    59 mins
  • Marquise C. Brown, Declassified!
    Sep 18 2025

    Marquise C. Brown is an actress, writer, and motivational speaker. Beginning her acting career at a young age, she worked her way up, appearing in National TV commercials for brands like Disney, Barbie, and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure; as well as landing roles on networks like NBC, Fox, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, Disney, ABC, and CBS All Access (Paramount+). Having years of experience in entertainment, from acting to teaching improv, Marquise has since set out to explore more of her creative talents. She is currently working on her debut book, focusing on character development, which is soon to be released. You can follow her journey on Instagram and other social platforms @Marquise.c.brown.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Happy Birthday Micky Shiloah!
    Aug 14 2025

    Today's episode is not your regular My Only Friends episode. Micky Shiloah and I sit down for a check-in. We discuss shifting from a scarcity mindset, The Hunting Wives, how I dropped him into a trash can full of chicken, and of course the impact of Titanic.

    It is also Micky's birthday the day this will be released so make sure to wish him well!

    You can follow Micky on instagram @mickyshiloah

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • I'll Be There For You with Kait Hanson
    Jul 31 2025

    Kait Hanson is a Washington, DC-based reporter and photographer available for freelance assignments. Her work has appeared in Vanity Fair, Travel + Leisure, TODAY, TIME, CNN, NBC News, Coastal Living, AllRecipes, Frommer's, Fodor's Travel, People Magazine, and more.

    She holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Penn State and has earned national recognition for her work in writing and social media, as well as her photography.

    Kait brings a versatile skill set to every project, including writing, blogging, social media strategy, branding, public speaking, corporate and crisis communications, crowdfunding campaigns, press materials, and speech writing.

    She is also the founder of CommuniKait, a lifestyle website and brand. Through this platform, she has partnered with more than 100 national and international brands, professional and collegiate sports teams, government officials, non-profits, and small businesses - helping each one grow its voice and reach through powerful storytelling and digital strategy. Kait's strong foundation in writing remains at the heart of her success, both professionally and personally.

    In June 2015, her first book, "Sweet Eats & Dog Treats", debuted on iTunes.

    We talk about our deep love for our dogs, grief, and how cooking really grosses us out.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The One with Alex Grech
    May 22 2025

    Alex Grech is an Australian actor, stuntman, and rising star.

    After backpacking around the world and settling in to study at NYU's TISCH School of Arts, learning at the prestigious Experimental Theatre Wing in TISCH, Alex has his first big break in the upcoming independent musical feature film, Juliet & Romeo alongside an all-star cast featuring Rebel Wilson, Jason Issacs, Rupert Everett and more.

    In the film, Alex shines as Tommaso, Romeo's younger cousin, who admires his adopted cousin, Mercutio, and seeks a chance to prove himself. The film, which has a few intricate fight scenes, also called on Alex to do double duty as the stunt double for Romeo.

    Juliette & Romeo is out in theatres now!

    Outside of acting, Alex is adventurous, with hobbies that include surfing, hiking/camping, skiing, martial arts (including Muy Tuy, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga), acrobatics, writing, and horse riding. Prior to acting professionally, Alex participated competitively in soccer, water polo, and rugby union, all at a state or above level, and was a gymnast in his childhood/adolescence years. As an avid fitness enthusiast, Alex maintains an active regimen every day, including regular climbing for full body and coordination, weightlifting sessions for strength and power conditioning, running and swimming for cardio, as well as at-home calisthenics for core, balance, and mental health treatment

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • A Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride with Skyler Bible
    May 15 2025

    Born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, Native American actor and stuntman, Skyler Bible, has become a familiar face whose loveable and distressed characters have been seen around the world at international festivals, streaming, and on the big screen. Skyler has played many diverse characters on TV shows including: Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett as Luke Skywalker's best friend, who stands up for what he believes in. In Fox's 911: Lonestar, a college "athlete" that thinks it's the right thing to ski on a highway, not weighing the potential life altering risks, and Ryan Murphy's Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, portraying a real-life victim Richard Guerrero.

    Sklyer can now be seen in the highly anticipated live action re-make of Disney's Lilo and Stitch. He portrays Agent Foster who is Cobra Bubbles' right-hand man and a voice in his ear in the hunt for Stitch. Lilo and Stitch will be out in theaters on May 23rd.In addition to being a part of a major Disney release, Skyler is also in an upcoming Comedy/Drama directed by Jay Duplas, See You When I See You.

    Sklyer and I talk about imposter syndrome, the effects entertainment has on our family bonding, and understanding that you are enough.

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    1 hr and 1 min