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Phil LaMarr is an actor, improviser and writer and is perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of MAD TV, the voice of SAMURAI JACK, “Hermes” on FUTURAMA, “Static” on STATIC SHOCK, “Green Lantern” on JUSTICE LEAGUE and as "Marvin" in PULP FICTION. For over 30 years, Phil has thrilled audiences with his work on camera and behind the mic on tv shows such as Family Guy, Young Justice, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Trek: Lower Decks, The Flash, Supergirl, Get Shorty, Lucifer, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Veep; feature films like Madagascar 2, Incredibles 2, and The Lion King (2019) and video games including Jak & Daxter, Fortnite, Shadow of Mordor, and The Metal Gear Solid, Injustice and Mortal Kombat series. His stage work includes productions with the actor’s gang, south coast repertory, sacred fools theatre, and Phil also portrayed “Cowboy Curtis” in "The Pee-wee Herman show" both on at the Stephen Sondheim theatre on Broadway and in the Emmy-nominated HBO special. Currently, in addition to wri

Martin Urbano is comedian, actor, writer and quiz master. As a standup, he has been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Comedy Central's Featured, the CW's Howie Mandel Gala, and Chris Gethard Presents and Late Night With Seth Meyers. He has also performed at Just For Laughs (New Faces), the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (where he was nominated for Best Newcomer), and even in international waters on the Impractical Jokers Cruise and The Friendship Cruise, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and the Boston Calling Music Festival. Martin has written for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Chris Gethard Show, Danny Brown’s show on Viceland and National Lampoon’s Radio Hour. He also has hosted such projects as “Comedy Amateurclass” for Chris Gethard Presents, and his own brands of game shows, “Who Wants $2.69?” and “Why Would You Ask Me That?” He also played a featured role in This Fool on Hulu as the other Julio. His show “Apology Comeback Tour,” where he somehow manages to cancel and redeem him

Ivan Decker is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer known for his sharp, polished, and multi-layered observational comedy. He is originally from Vancouver but is now based in Los Angeles. His first comedy special, “Underwater Scissors,” is a part of the “Comedians of the World” collection on Netflix. Ivan has had numerous television performances filmed at the Just for Laughs Montreal festival, the Winnipeg and Halifax Comedy festivals for CBC Television, and can be heard across North America on Sirius XM radio. Ivan can also be seen and heard on the popular CBC radio program “The Debaters." In 2017, Ivan was named a “Comic To Watch” by TBS at the New York Comedy Festival, and subsequently made his U.S. television debut on “Conan.” Ivan’s debut comedy album "I Wanted to be a Dinosaur" was the recipient of the 2018 JUNO award for “Comedy Album of the Year” which can be heard on all major streaming platforms, including iTunes. His new comedy special, “Popcorn!” is available on YouTube now! https://www.y

Ernie Hudson is an actor, author, speaker and executive producer. He is perhaps one of this generation’s most well-versed actors. He is currently back as Winston in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, one of the original OG’s from the classic films. He currently stars opposite Raymond Lee and Caitlin Bassett in the reboot of “Quantum Leap” on NBC and streaming on Peacock, which just finished season two. Ernie also stars and executive produces the television series “The Family Business,” now in its fifth season on BET Plus and streaming on Netflix. He previously starred in the acclaimed Netflix’s drama series “Grace and Frankie,” starring opposite Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. He won the Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Series for his performance in HBO’s acclaimed prison series “OZ.” Other television credits include, Modern Family, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Law & Order, LA’s Finest with Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, Twin Peaks,” Scandle, Blue Bloods, Grey’s Anatomy, and Ballers, with Duane

Francois Chau is an actor with an extensive resume spanning over 4 decades in television, film and theatre. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Dr. Pierre Chang in Lost, Quick Kick on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Dr. Chang in the film 21 & Over, Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, Jules-Pierre Mao in The Expanse, Walter on The Tick and Zane in KC Undercover. He has also appeared as a guest star in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Barry, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., The Unit, NUMB3RS, ER, Baywatch, Alias, Shark, Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy, JAG, Medium, The Good Doctor, The X-Files, Bones, Stargate SG-1, The Mentalist, Childrens Hospital, Castle, Chuck, Last Man Standing, and NCIS. Francois also portrayed mob-boss Mr. Keo in Cathy Yan's live action DC adaptation of Birds of Prey and was in Rescue Dawn. We chat about why he loves conventions, rejection & auditions, martial arts, his love of acting, Lost, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ego, being dubbed wit

Xander Berkeley can do it all, he is an actor, writer, producer, director as well as a photographer, sculptor, painter and makeup artist. Over long-standing career in Hollywood, he has over 280+ credits on IMDB which is unheard of. Here are just a few of the many… He has starred in blockbusters such as Terminator 2, Apollo 13, A few Good Men, Heat, Air Force One, Gattaca and Shanghai Noon. He has also starred in hit series such as 24, The Walking Dead, Nikita, Salem, The Mentalist, The Booth at the End and Truth Be Told. Plus, you may have seen him in Mommie Dearest, Candyman, Taken, The X Files, 12 Monkeys, The Rookie, Amistad, Kick-Ass, Son of Batman, Sid and Nancy, The Mandalorian and Transcendence to name a few. He has also won best actor awards in a variety of domestic and international film festivals and at the Streamies as well as well as the coveted Art Carney Award for lifetime excellence as a film character actor, a Lifetime Achievement in film from The Garden State Film Festival and a Screen Actor’

Catherine Bohart is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor who has performed multiple critically acclaimed solo stand up shows across the world. Her stand up special, ‘Immaculate’ is available on Amazon Prime. She is also performing a number of shows in Australia so check them out! The blurb is below. Her broadcasting career is rapidly on the rise, with credits including: Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, A League Of Their Own, House of Games, Pointless Celebrities, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Roast Battle, Celebrity Mastermind and as a correspondent on The Mash Report. She recently filmed LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland for Amazon Prime. Catherine is also a talented actor, with credits including Mawaan Rizwan's BBC sitcom Juice and the sketch show Lazy Susan for BBC Three. During lockdown, Catherine co-founded and co-hosted the award-winning online stand-up gig Gigless. The gig won a JOE.ie Award for Best Online Show and Catherine also won a Chortle Award for Legend of Lockdown. She also hosts the podcast

Sarah Clarke is an actress and producer best known for her work in film and television. Her career started on FOX TV’s 24 where she played CTU double agent, Nina Myers for its first three seasons. Some of her other starring roles include; MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, TRUST ME, COVERT AFFAIRS, THE BOOTH AT THE END, and BOSCH. Film credits include; THIRTEEN (Catherine Hardwick), HAPPY ENDINGS (Don Roos), THE TWILIGHT SAGA franchise, WOMEN IN TROUBLE, PUNK’S DEAD, and STARING AT THE SUN. In 2018 Sarah shifted her focus to behind the camera and teamed up with filmmaker, Daniel Glick to co-found THUNDERHEART FILMS, a non-profit film company aimed to create content to foster healing, tolerance and unity. Together they developed 3 projects with the Blackfeet Tribe in northern Montana about their connection to the American bison. INISKIM was the first short from their collaboration, about a troubled young girl from the Blackfeet reserve who finds hope and connection while volunteering on a Buffalo Drive. The film screened i

Colin Lane is a comedian, actor & host. He is best known as Lano from Lano and Woodley, Australia's most beloved comedy duo. In almost 20 years together Lano & Woodley won the coveted Perrier Award for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starred in their own television series and toured sold-out shows across the country. They said ‘Goodbye’ in 2006 with a national tour that took in 34 markets and sold more than 150,000 tickets. In 2018, the duo reprised their roles as Lano & Woodley for FLY, with a sold-out national tour of 85,000 ticket sales and winning the prestigious Melbourne Comedy Festival ‘People’s Choice Award’. Colin has appeared in Don's Party for the Melbourne Theatre Company and the Sydney Theatre Company, made many TV appearances including guest panellist on the UK favourite QI, alongside Stephen Fry and Alan Davies – most recently on the new-look, Sandi Toksvig version of the hugely popular show. 2016 has seen Colin working with Red Stitch under director Nadia Tass in a new

Felicity Ward is a multi-award-winning comedian, actor and writer. She has toured her award-winning, sell-out shows worldwide, winning the hearts of audiences and critics everywhere she performs. She is coming home to Australia for her first national tour in more than five years! So, before you see her as the new ‘David Brent’ in the Aussie remake of The Office this year, Felicity is returning to her first love – stand-up comedy – in her first tour since being nominated for the biggest award in live comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe. Felicity has appeared on Spicks and Specks, The Ronnie Johns Half Hour, Good News Week, Talking About Your Generation, Thank God You're Here, The Librarians, The Project and Ronny Chieng: International Student along with multiple appearances on The MICF Oxfam Gala and MICF Comedy All Stars. Felicity has also appeared in Wakefield, The Inbetweeners Movie 2 and Any Questions For Ben? She has been a regular face on many other international TV shows including Russell Howard's Good News

ROB MILLS is a born entertainer, he is singer- songwriter, presenter, actor, MC, author and media personality. He has built an impressive career across screen & stage for nearly 20 years and in more recent times he has developed into an accomplished presenter and subsequently an author. Rob first came to the nation’s attention in 2003 as a finalist on the first series of Australian Idol. Subsequently he spent 3 years as Erinsborough villian and series regular in Neighbours, where he played the ever troubled Finn Kelly. He is currently performing the role of William Shakespeare in the brand-new smash hit musical "&Juliet" at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. Last year saw Rob playing the role of Corny Collins in the Melbourne season of the 20th Anniversary of Hairspray the Musical. He has also had celebrated roles in musical shows Wicked, GHOST, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Chess, Puffs! and on screen in Neighbours, Winners and Losers, the Peter Allen Telemovie, Dancing With The Stars, The Masked Sin

Ilan Kidron an award-winning singer-songwriter. He is best known for his role as frontman for multi-Platinum, multi-APRA winning electronic group 'The Potbelleez'. Behind the scenes Ilan has evolved into one of Australia's most successful and in demand songwriters. With The Potbelleez, Ilan has enjoyed a golden run of hits in Australia and also tasted chart and radio success throughout Europe. He co-penned anthems 'Don't Hold Back', 'Are You With Me' and 'From The Music' which have featured prominently across major advertising and television campaigns for Jeep, The Apprentice and Samsung amongst many other notable synch uses. Ilan is not only a versatile entertainer but also an in-demand co-writer and producer. As a songwriter, he has over one billion combined streams and Billboard Number 1s, having written for Rita Ora, Ricky Martin, Jessica Mauboy, Chance The Rapper, Chris Brown, Sesame Street, Tina Arena, Timmy Trumpet, Kygo, Hayden James, Ricki Lee Coulter, Eurovision and many others...   He also fronts

Sarah Wayne Callies is an actor, writer and director. She is perhaps best known for starring in multiple hit television series playing iconic roles such as as Lori Grimes in The Walking Dead, Dr. Sara Tancredi in Prison Break, Kate Bowman in Colony. Sarah recently launched her podcast “Prison Breaking” which she co-hosts with Paul Adelstein - a rewatch podcast for Fox’s, “Prison Break”. This season, she is set to direct another episode of the CBS hit “Fire Country” and her first episode of NBC’s The Irrational. Last year, Sarah starred in the ABC series “The Company You Keep” alongside Milo Ventimiglia. Prior to that, Sarah starred in the NBC series “Council Of Dads,” which is currently available on NBC’s website, Peacock, and Hulu. ​She has also starred in the critically acclaimed NatGeo limited series, “The Long Road Home'' based on the Martha Raddatz book of the same name. She also starred in the SundanceTV/CBC limited series, “Unspeakable,” where Sarah leapt into directing, having directed an episode of t

Enrico Colantoni is an actor, writer, director and producer. You probably recognise him from Veronica Mars, Galaxy Guest, Flashpoint, Just Shoot Me! and Person of Interest to name a few. He continues to distinguish himself as an actor who consistently showcases his talent in the world of stage, film, and television. He currently is a series regular on the new FX comedy series English Teacher. He will next be seen as the co-lead in Anar Ali’s upcoming CBC police procedural, Allegiance, and in the upcoming feature films Humane and the dark comedy Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Frank opposite Mindy Cohn. Previously, he co-starred in HBO Max's acclaimed drama series Station Eleven, based on the bestseller, and played the co-lead in Birthday Candles opposite Debra Messing at the Roundabout Theatre, receiving a 2022 Theatre World Award for a Broadway debut. He received a 2019 Canadian Screen Award nomination for Guest Actor/Drama in Travelers and has recently appeared in series, Ghosts, The Good Fight, Madam Secr

Isha Blaaker is an actor and model and has just made his big screen debut opposite Aunjanue Ellis, Niecy Nash, Jon Bernthal, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Finn Wittrock, and more in Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s highly anticipated film feature “Origin” (Neon), based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson’s 2020 bestselling book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.”  On the television front, Isha most recently starred in debut roles for season two of “Run The World” on STARZ and opposite Colman Dolmingo in the eighth and final season of AMC’s “Fear The Walking Dead.”  Isha is also well-known for his role in the 12th film in Tyler Perry’s iconic Madea franchise, “A Madea Homecoming.” Before Isha landed his breakout role in a feature Netflix film, he honed his craft with a handful of recurring appearances in television, appearing on the Emmy-nominated HBO Max series, “The Flight Attendant,” opposite Kaley Cuoco, as well as Violet Hour Media’s horror-thriller series, “Red Riding Hoods,” and a SBS

Jamie Lissow is a comedian, writer, actor and producer.  He is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! Jamie is best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series “Real Rob”, alongside SNL alumni Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald and David Spade; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced. Jamie has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, has his own half hour Comedy Central special and a Dry Bar Comedy Special with over 20 Million views. Jamie recently wrapped his first movie, Daddy Daughter Trip, where he appears alongside John Cleese, Rob Schneider, and Michael Bublé - a movie he co-wrote and produced. Jamie is currently writing and will be starring in the feature film, The Animal 2 and headlines stand-up comedy shows across the country.  We chat about living in his car, being at the right place at the right time, his unique mindset and philosophy on life, our individual unique paths, vulnerability and a

Rising comedian and creator Paige Gallagher is best known for her unique yet universally relatable character parodies which she self-writes, produces, and stars in. Paige initially rose to digital fame via her videos on TikTok. She has since racked up more than a million followers. Paige has been cited by Los Angeles Magazine as a “comedian making sizzling content right now”. Her comedy sketches draw on her own personal life experiences.   Paige continues to take the digital world by storm with her debut, self-produced talk show, “Pillow Talk with Paige”. Featuring Paige as the show’s head writer, producer, and host, the digital series combines two things: her loves of oversharing and lying in bed. The talk show features fellow creators and creates a uniquely cozy atmosphere for guests to embrace the relaxed and intimate conversations that usually occur while lying in bed. The series aired its premiere episode on October 11th, with nine total episodes slated to release weekly on Wednesdays across Paige’s YouT

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is a Korean-Canadian award winning actor, writer and comedian. He is best known as family patriarch ‘Appa’ on the CBC/Netflix hit Kim’s Convenience. Paul received fan and critical acclaim globally winning four Canadian Screen Awards in the Leading Comedic Role category as well as a nomination for the role from the Seoul International Drama Awards. Twice nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Theatre Award for outstanding performance and winner of the prestigious Toronto Theatre Critics' Award for Best Actor. Paul continues to pursue excellence both onstage and screen.  As an avid Star Wars fan and collector, Paul was thrilled to join the universe in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka as X-wing fighter ‘Captain Carson Teva’ for Disney+. Next up, Paul joins the cast of Netflix’s live action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender as the beloved ‘Uncle Iroh’. We chat about his toy collection, rejection, being excellent, dealing with trolls, lifting others up, imposter syndrome, Kim’s Co

This is a man that needs no introduction in the Australian Football Space and even broader in Australia. An absolute superstar of his time. Matthew Richardson or 'Richo', as he is affectionately called is an ex professional Australian Rules Footballer, an icon of the Richmond Football club, where he played 282 games and kicked 800 goals. He is now an expert commentator on channel 7 and 3AW and of course is often heard on, Richmond’s podcast Talking Tigers. He is known for his passion, work ethic, courage, goal kicking and marking prowess, winning the Club’s leading goalkicker award 13 times for the Richmond Football club as well as winning a best and fairest award, 3X All Australian, being inducted in the team of Century as well as being a Richmond & AFL Life Member. He is currently the 12th highest goal scorer of all time. He is one of the most loved and humble humans in football.  We chat about not taking yourself so seriously, nerves, collaboration, life after footy, injuries, being on live TV, vulnera

Dirk Blocker is an actor and author best known for his work in television and film, with his most recognised role as Detective Hitchcock in NBC’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine where he starred in over 150 episodes. Dirk’s earliest role of note was as Abel Mckay on Little House on the Prairie. His first series regular role was on Blacksheep Squadron, another successful NBC series. Later, his film work included, The Border, Poltergeist and Starman, while also appearing on such classic tv series as: MASH, Newhart, 21 Jump Street, Matlock, The X-Files ER, and Deadwood.  Dirk recently wrote and published the illustrated fable, 'Master and the Little Monk'. We chat about celebrity death hoaxes, taking a break and going to college in his 40’s, losing his father at young age, mentors and teachers, vulnerability, change, teaching, flow and his book. The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Dirk out on: Instagram: https://www.instagr