Episodes

  • Looper with Noah Segan
    Jun 11 2024
    Actor Noah Segan returns this week and joins Matt to discuss his role as Kid Blue in the 2012 film Looper. Noah talks about how he ended up in the film, the origin of his nick name Kid Blue which existed before the film, and the story behind dropping his gun while twirling it. Plus, we hear about the incredible makeup work that went into Joseph Gordon-Levitts transformation into Bruce Willis.
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    48 mins
  • The Last Jedi with Noah Segan
    Jun 4 2024
    Actor Noah Segan joins Matt this week to discuss his role as X-wing fighter pilot Stomeroni Starck in the 2017 film Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. Noah talks about how he got the role, the origin of the name Stomeroni Starck and the connection to Poe Dameron, and becoming emotional while touring the Millennium Falcon. Plus, Noah shares how he became good friends with director Rian Johnson and has been lucky enough to be a part of his many projects.

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    48 mins
  • Scrooged with Dick Blasucci and Co-host Maria Blasucci
    May 28 2024
    Writer, producer, and Maria Blasuccis dad Dick Blasucci joins Matt and Maria to discuss his role as the IBC Television Executive in the 1988 Christmas film Scrooged. Dick explains how his friendship with Bill Murray landed him the role and shares stories of their outings together during their Second City days. Later, Dick recalls working alongside the Solid Gold Dancers before hinting at an SCTV reunion in the works, and top secret guest Starship 1 returns to give a spirited take on Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

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    58 mins
  • I Wasn't There Too: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel with Amanda Lund, Maria Blasucci, and Sara Sposito
    May 21 2024

    Its another edition of I Wasnt There Too featuring the on-set voices of the Chipettes from Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Amanda Lund, Maria Blasucci, and Sara Sposito. The girls give a sampling of their chipmunk voices before getting into stories about who they bonded with on set, drama between PAs, and what it was like filming on the Universal backlot. Plus, we hear about their problems with lateness before the Chipettes share what they learned from the experience.

    This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (code: IWTT30).


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    50 mins
  • Star Trek with Brandon Adams
    May 14 2024

    Background actor Brandon Adams joins Matt this week to discuss his role as a guy on the shuttle - aka Jim Shuttle - in the 2009 Star Trek reboot. Brandon talks about having his face featured right alongside the films stars in the trailer, the joke he made to J.J. Abrams that he thought would get him fired, and the lengths he had to go to in order to fulfill his NDA. Plus, Brandon shares the story of how he became best friends with Chris Pine while working on set.

    This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (code: IWTT30) and Casper Mattresses (code: IWTT).


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    42 mins
  • Django Unchained and Get Out with Marcus Henderson
    May 7 2024
    Actor, chess teacher, great storyteller Marcus Henderson joins Matt to discuss his roles in Quentin Tarantinos Django Unchained and Jordan Peeles Get Out. He tells us about his Django audition in which he pretended to be attacked by a dog, the layers he went into in portraying Groundskeeper Walter in Get Out, and running to the point of injury for Get Out. Plus, Marcus shares a memorable encounter with Samuel L. Jackson.
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    48 mins
  • Meatballs with Russ Banham
    Apr 30 2024
    Author and director Russ Banham joins Matt and guest co-host Steve Agee to discuss his role as Bobby Crockett in the 1979 classic comedy Meatballs. Russ tells of how his unusual wardrobe helped him during his audition before sharing stories of filming in a real summer camp and working alongside Bill Murray. Later, Russ talks about transitioning from acting into writing as well as how he ended up alongside the Rolling Stones on an episode of Saturday Night Live.

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    43 mins
  • Twin Peaks with Eric Edelstein and guest co-host Steve Berg
    Apr 23 2024

    Actor Eric Edelstein joins Matt and guest co-host Steve Berg to discuss his role as Detective Smiley Fusco in the 2017 return of Twin Peaks. Eric tells of how he went from being a fan of the original series to having a role in the return written specifically for him, what it was like to engage in Transcendental Meditation with David Lynch, and his experiences acting opposite Kyle MacLachlan. Plus, the three Drunk History vets reminisce about their respective appearances on the comedy program.

    This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (code: WASTHERE) and Hello Fresh (code: IWTT30).


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    1 hr