Inside Of You With Michael Rosenbaum

Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) joins us this week for a humble and grounded conversation about the rise in his career from indie movie hits to massive blockbusters, all the while trying to mitigate the ‘black dog’ of depression following him. Simon talks about his brotherhood with Nick Frost, how they drop everything to have each others back, and the origins of Three Flavours Cornetto. We also talk about the Tom Cruise effect while filming, going from class clown to actor, and his most valuable acting advice from Jeff Bridges. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) joins us this week to grace us with stories she couldn’t share before her book release… warnings from Elvis, retiring her Elvira get-up, coming out and more! We talk about what could have been with Paul McCartney and other iconic stories during her tenure as Mistress of the Dark. Cassandra shares the impact of helping people embrace being different, what made her accept the path to Elvira, and the heartbreak of losing Paul Rubin (Pee-wee Herman). Thank you to our sponsors:

Eric Roberts (Dark Knight, The Pope of Greenwich Village) joins us this week on the heels of the release of his new memoir ‘Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far’ to share lessons learned through his decades experience with this industry… from the misconceptions that come early in an actor’s career, to realizing fear is behind ego, to a life changing break by adopting honesty. Eric opens up about his mental health journey and how he’s been able to clear clouds of depression while realizing commonality through therapy. We also talk about his bond with Mickey Rourke, the serendipity of meeting his wife, and being humbled on Dancing with the Stars. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

DJ Qualls (Supernatural, Hustle & Flow) joins us this week to share his experience coming out of a strict rural South upbringing, having to hide who he truly was while on sets in Hollywood, and eventually carving a path of success that allows him to operate on his terms without any curated persona. DJ opens up on why he hid his sexuality when he came out to LA along with his opinion of changing dynamics on sets today and the context needed to be given to those in the past. We also talk about his rise during the birth of the TMZ era, how he got roped into Supernatural, and the importance in redirecting childhood trauma to make yourself a better person. Thank you to our sponsors: __________________________________________________

Heather Graham (Boogie Nights, The Gunslingers) joins us this week to share the addictive side to Hollywood and the pride she has in being able to be her own boss and create on her terms… like with the new film she has written, directed, and starred in: Chosen Family. Heather shares her experience in Boogie Nights, how she threw caution to the wind to capture lightning in a bottle and the fallout that came afterwards. We also talk about bringing women into Westerns, seeing something through that you believe in, and the Catch-22 of smarts and attraction. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

Michael Dorn (Star Trek, Steelworks) joins us this week to share his record setting tenure throughout Star Trek as Worf along with the grounding and gratitude that has allowed him to maintain a love and passion for his character and cast mates. Michael talks about auditioning for the role with the likes of the late great James Avery and how embracing ‘being outsider’ helped throughout the series. We also talking about escaping the Hollywood hamster wheel, his life changing prostate cancer diagnosis, and a great story onset Rocky where he was uncredited. Thank you to our sponsors:

Meg Donnelly (Zombies, American Housewife) joins us this week to share the duality of having a history of severe anxiety while being an entertainer, and how she’s been able to turn that into a superpower over the last few years navigating this industry. Meg talks about pessimistic expectations going into new projects and her feelings after the Winchesters/ losing the Supernatural fanbase. We also talk about the wonderful world of farts, falling in love on set, and being haunted by bad first impressions. Thank you to our sponsors:

Stephen Amell (Suits: L.A., Heels) checks in again this week for a much needed update on all things life, career, and mental health. After reflecting on the somewhat toxic lifestyle that he had to put aside for mental and mental physical stability, Stephen goes on to talk about the importance of balance and work that gives him purpose. He also talks about the outlook of Heels moving to Netflix, the excitement around Suits: L.A., and what caused him to reach a breaking point. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

Johnny Knoxville (Jackass, Pretty Sure I Can Fly) joins us this week to share his early aspirations for show business, how those led to his addiction to wild and crazy stunts on Jackass, and how the latter contributed to his mind and body hitting a unfortunate breaking point. Johnny really opens up this week about his upbringing - sharing how he made amends with the past, but is still dealing with the ramifications of its trauma today. We also share horror stories of working with certain actors and directors, a shared intro to professional praise through Grease, and the joys of living with pain.  Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Schmactors) joins us again this week to share gratitude for his tenure as an actor along with his path to self acceptance after realizing how empty the pursuit of external validation can be. James also talks about the misinterpretation that got him kicked out of Juilliard, his darkest day on set while filming Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and his star struck geek out moment with the one and only Leonard Nimoy! Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy, Black Sails) joins us this week to share his experience in this industry from finding balance in his health amid physically demanding roles to the grounded perspective that parenting has brought him. Tom talks a lot about Umbrella Academy’s bittersweet ending, uncomfortable pain in early seasons, and everything in between. We also talk about the impostor syndrome that comes with new projects, being good vs. being right, and his experience on fan favorites like Dr. Who and Game of Thrones.  Thank you to our sponsors:

Martin Kove (Cobra Kai, The Karate Kid) joins us this week to share the vulnerability and soft side behind over 50 years of onscreen villainy. Martin talks a lot about the depth added to his character in the Cobra Kai series, while recounting crazy stories during the audition and filming of the iconic Karate Kid franchise. We also talk about going out on a ledge to win over an audition, laugh out loud stories with Sylvester Stallone, and the dangers of bringing home your work went portraying a bad guy. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

Zach Braff (A Good Person, Scrubs) joins us in person this week for a deep convo about the passion and catharsis that went into his film ‘A Good Person’ alongside the emotional rollercoaster that came with its production. Zach opens by reminiscing about belly laughs and good times with his cast mates during Scrubs and the life changing experience that the series was for him. We also talk about the intricacies of directing legends like Morgan Freeman and Harrison Ford, his Emmy nomination directing Ted Lasso, and the chip on his shoulder that drives him to constantly be creating. Thank you to our sponsors:

Lou Gramm (Foreigner, Black Sheep) joins us this week to share his story of growing up as a New York kid with aspirations in music, to fronting one of the most iconic rock groups Foreigner, and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Lou shares the origins of classic songs like ‘Feels Like the First Time’ and ‘Juke Box Hero’ along with the push and pull that came with record label interactions during his climb in the industry. We also talk about lessons learned opening up for KISS, meeting Mick Jones, and what caused him to put the rock n’ roll party lifestyle to rest. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

Jim Cummings (Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse Funhouse) joins us this week to give the ins and outs of what it’s like to be one of the forefathers of modern cartoon voice acting through classic recognizable roles in Balto, Aladdin, Winnie the Pooh, and more! Jim pulls back the curtain, sharing unique tools to the trade that helped advance his career; plus the secret to his tenured success in this industry. We also talk about the inspiration for memorable characters throughout his career, the nerves of working with Steven Spielberg on Balto, and the origins of his legacy as Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. Thank you to our sponsors:

Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Young Adult) joins us this week for an amazing conversation about his upbringing that cultivated his creative side, to balancing gratitude and the drive needed to push through contentless, to painful moments reconciling the loss of a loved one… Fantastic episode. Patton goes on to share his joy for comedy and the problem he sees for new comedians in today’s social media world. We also gush over Charlize Theron, share our love of horror, and discuss the impact of Lex Luthor on Elon Musk. Thank you to our sponsors:

Peter Segal joins us this week to take us behind the camera and share his experience creating iconic comedies like Tommy Boy and Naked Gun. Pete shares the joys of working with Chris Farley at the height of his career, along with the guilt that came after his loss. We also talk about his experience of walking on pins and needles while working with Leslie Nielsen, why Jack Nicholson listens to SpongeBob on set, and how he has become a dental pimp for his wife. Thank you to our sponsors:

Rachael Harris (Lucifer, Suits) was an absolute blast this week! Before she talks about her improv background coming in handy during iconic comedies like the Hangover, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more, we get deep… Rachael opens up about traumatic experiences in her childhood and catching herself from passing the same trauma on to her children. Cannot say enough how much I appreciate her candidness and sharing here. We also get into some fun dating talk, miscommunication during Star Trek: Voyager, and the inception of Rachael’s glasses look. Thank you to our sponsors:

Max Lugavere (Genius Foods, Little Empty Boxes) joins us this week to share his unique story of leaving his career in entertainment behind to help his Mother after she was diagnosed with dementia and the passion it ignited for his exploration into modern day diet and its connection to longevity. Both of which Max dives deep into with projects like his book Genius Foods and his documentary Little Empty Boxes…