Hold onto your popcorn — in this episode, we dissect the latest cryptic neighbor brawl involving Alan Richson, the man behind Reacher’s biceps! Plus, we nerd out over everything from Godzilla’s lore to the best ways to fight unreasonably loud neighbors.We cover:

• The epic showdown involving Alan Richson, bikes, and mutual combat
• Richson’s versatile career from Aquaman’s muscles to big-screen fights
• Nostalgic trips through Smallville, Blue Mountain State, and iconic movies
• The art of campy superhero casting & dream roles for Richson
• Some hilarious (and spicy) talk on movies, stereotypes, and pop culture mishaps

Get ready for a rollercoaster of pop culture, Hollywood buzz, and neighborly justice — with a sprinkle of “what if” dream casting. Don’t forget to bring your beard-o-meter, folks!

#AlanRichson #MutualCombat #BlueMountainState #PopCultureNerds #MovieLovers #MarvelDreams #GodzillaFan #MuppetsMagic #SuperheroCasting #ComedyGold

Special guest Jonah Lees drops by to chat about The Oscar nominee Blue Moon where he played Morty, the loveable piano player opposite of Ethan Hawke. In the SpitTake Fashion, he jumps right into conversation about pop culture, his career, audition stories, and his favorite shows and movies.

Big thanks to Jonah for the laughs and the insights into all things acting, music, and movie magic. Don't forget to watch "Blue Moon" and support your local theaters! And remember—don't talk during the movies, but do tell your friends about this episode!We discuss:

• Behind-the-scenes of "Blue Moon" and the magic of filming Ireland's Sardis recreations
• Actor secrets: Live piano takes, improv, and method acting surprises
• The importance of comedy and why we should bring it back to cinemas
• Celebrity impressions, bad accents, and juicy Hollywood anecdotes
• The world of musical theater, James McAvoy, and Django Reinhardt

#MovieMagic #BehindTheScenes #ComedyRevival #ActorLife #MusicAndFilm #HollywoodHacks #Oscars #StreamingTips #CinematicLaughsFollow Jonah: Instagram

• Hollywood Secrets
• Behind-the-Scenes
• Comedy Revival
• Actor Insights
• Musical Theater
• Live Piano Performance
• Film Magic
• Celebrity Impressions
• Accent Secrets
• Movie Twists
• Spoiler Culture
• Cinematic Experience
• Streaming Tips
• Oscars Highlights
• Art and Creativity

Nicole Alyse Nelson joins the SpitTake Podcast to talk about the 2025 Oscar-nominated short Jane Austen’s Period Drama, where she stars as the unforgettable Vagianna Talbot. We chat about the film (available on YouTube — link below), what it’s like being part of an Oscar-nominated project, and the other projects she’s currently working on.

Nicole also tells us how she first got started in the industry, and of course we take a few classic SpitTake detours — reminiscing about favorite movies, TV shows, and the pop-culture moments that shaped us along the way.

It’s a fun, laid-back conversation with the incredibly talented — and genuinely awesome — Nicole Alyse Nelson. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and maybe a few unexpected tangents… because it wouldn’t be SpitTake without them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nicole Nelson

01:03 Exploring 'Jane Austen's Period Drama'

03:48 Nicole's Early Experiences in Comedy

05:51 Oscar Predictions and Insights

10:06 The Conversation on Periods and Education

14:26 Nicole's Journey into Acting and Filmmaking

18:14 The Evolution of Editing in Film

23:19 Creative Aspirations and Inspirations

25:58 The Future of Technology and Sci-Fi

27:30 Female-Led Comedies and Their Impact

30:14 The Evolution of Comedic Actors

32:19 The Art of Character Inspiration

39:28 Nature's Fury: Storms and Their Fascination

43:06 Nostalgia for Classic Comedy Shows

46:11 The Audition Experience: Stories and Struggles

49:14 Memorable Audition Stories and Their Impact

51:44 The Evolution of Comedy and Iconic Performers

54:44 The Future of Hollywood: New Icons and Trends

58:19 Nicole's Upcoming Projects and Aspirations

resources

Jane Austen's Period Drama (YouTube) -

https://youtu.be/dxpjzOLVRR0?si=hFcRb7CnRJ5ixOvZ

Oscar Nominated Short Films 2024 -

https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2024

Nicole Alyse Nelson IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7513905/?ref_=fn_t_1

SpitTake Podcast Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/spit_takers/