Episodes

  • Maryedith Burrell
    Aug 26 2025

    Noel catches up with Maryedith Burrell. The actress, comedian and producer is best known for her time on Fridays, ABC's late-night comedy show that ran in the early 80's. She discusses her favorite skits as well as the infamous Andy Kaufman one. She shares which Rock and Roll Hall of Fame she took to the dentist. Shelley Duvall hired Maryedith to write a few episodes of the award-winning Faerie Tale Theatre. She starred on Ron Howard's Parenthood, which was based on the 1989 film. She played Leonardo DiCaprio's mom on the series. Maryedith also had a recurring role on Seinfeld.

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    56 mins
  • Frank Jasper (Vision Quest)
    Aug 11 2025

    Noel catches up with Frank Jasper, who played Brian Shute in the 1985 cult classic, Vision Quest. Frank discusses getting the role, his wrestling background and the legacy of the movie.

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    34 mins
  • Barry Privett of Carbon Leaf
    Jul 30 2025

    Noel catches up with Barry Privett, the lead singer of Carbon Leaf. The band released their first full-length album in ten years, Time Is The Playground, last year to rave reviews. Carbon Leaf gained national recognition performing "The Boxer," on the American Music Awards, making them the first unsigned act to perform on the award show. Their hit, "Life Less Ordinary", reached the top five on the Billboard's adult alternative chart in 2004. They contributed six songs to the Curious George 2 soundtrack.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Melanie Chartoff (Rugrats, Fridays)
    Jul 7 2025

    Noel catches up with Melanie Chartoff. She's best known for her comedy work on the ABC series Fridays and in the 1990s Fox sitcom Parker Lewis Can't Lose. She voiced both Didi Pickles and Grandma Minka on Nickelodeon's Rugrats. Melanie played George's girlfriend, Robin, on Seinfeld. Besides being an amazing actress, she's also a very talented author. Melanie's first book, Odd Woman Out: Exposure in Essays and Stories, is an entertaining listen (she does the narration). Melanie will be featured at the Santa Monica public library on July 17 for Home: Finding Our Place in the World. In August, she will be headed to Mohegan Sun for TerrifiCon on August 8-10.

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    42 mins
  • Mark Kiely (Beverly Hills, 90210)
    Jun 18 2025

    Noel catches up with Mark Kiely. The actor is probably best known for his role as Gil Meyers on Beverly Hills, 90210. Mark also had a recurring role on 24. His other TV roles include NYPD Blue, Lois and Clark, CSI, The Shield and more. His movies roles include Bruce Almighty, The Edge and The Judge. Mark took a break from acting to become a competitive swim coach in Rhode Island.

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    53 mins
  • Gregg Henry
    Jun 6 2025

    I catch up with actor Gregg Henry. He portrayed Grandpa Quill in the Guardians of The Galaxy trilogy. He's also starred in a couple of other James Gunn directed movies, Slither and Super. He starred opposite Mel Gibson in Payback. Gregg had roles in Star Trek Insurrection, United 93, Raising Cain and more. On television, he's appeared in 24, Scandal, The Following and Star Trek Enterprise. Besides being a talented actor, he's also an accomplished musician.

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    36 mins
  • Raphael Sbarge
    May 7 2025

    Noel catches up with Raphael Sbarge. The actor's latest movie is Friendship, starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson. Raphael is also an accomplished director. His documentary, Only in Theaters, focuses on the history of the Laemmle Theatres, a beloved 80plus-year-old art house cinema chain in Los Angeles. Raphael got his start at age four on Sesame Street. He's also been in some of the most memorable 80's movies, Risky Business and Vision Quest. He's also guest starred on basically every show in the past three decades.

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    40 mins
  • Russell Kilbey of The Crystal Set
    Apr 10 2025

    Noel catches up with Russell Kilbey of The Crystal Set. The Aussie band has reunited after three decades for a tour in their homeland. The Crystal Set released two studio albums in the late 80s/early 90s. The band broke up in 1991. Russell went on to become a critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Russell is the younger brother of The Church's Steve Kilbey.

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    1 hr and 1 min