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Today on the Brett Allan Show, Brett is joined by film and television critic, now turned podcaster Richard Roeper. Richard Roeper has reviewed films and TV series for more than 25 years, most notably with the Chicago Sun-Times and on the nationally syndicated "Ebert & Roeper." Roeper is an entertainment and culture contributor to NBC 5 Chicago. He is the host of the globally popular "The Movie of Your Life" podcast, and he writes reviews for RogerEbert.com. They get into all of it! How Richard transitioned into podcasting from strictly being on TV, the art of the critique, film screening instant re-acts, the age of film influencers, trailing reactions, memories of working with Roger and Chaz Ebert, the future of remakes, streaming and more! Want more? http://www.brettallan.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett is joined by the legendary Loraine Newman to discuss The Sisters Grimm Season 2. Now on Apple TV Plus. Laraine Newman helped shape sketch comedy alongside comedy icons including John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, and Jane Curtin. From her groundbreaking work on Saturday Night Live to her extensive career in film, television, and animation, Newman has built an extraordinary legacy in entertainment. Her memorable credits include Coneheads, Problem Child 2, and voice performances across popular animated productions including The Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob SquarePants, American Dad!, and Despicable Me. Discover more about one of comedy's most influential performers in this special edition of The Brett Allan Show. About The Brett Allan Show The Brett Allan Show features engaging conversations with actors, comedians, filmmakers, musicians, and entertainment industry professionals, celebrating the creative people behind Hollywood's most memorable stories. Subscribe for more celebrity interviews, entertainment conversations, and behind-the-scenes stories from film, television, and comedy. Watch here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFFdu7qNRK4&t=4s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett Allan is joined by actor, Geoffrey Moore, son of the late great Roger Moore to talk about his latest spy thriller, Knightfall. Geoffrey Moore is a British actor, filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur, and the son of legendary James Bond star Sir Roger Moore. With a career spanning film, television, and entertainment, Geoffrey Moore has established his own creative path while preserving the remarkable legacy of his famous father. In this interview on The Brett Allan Show, Geoffrey Moore discusses his acting and filmmaking career, growing up as Roger Moore’s son, the James Bond legacy, Hollywood, family stories, and his experiences in the entertainment industry. http://www.brettallan.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett is joined by veteran actor J. Anthony Crane to discuss the final season of OBX his two season arc as Chandler Groff coming to an end and the journey of the story! Such a fun conversation, please enjoy! J. Anthony Crane is a versatile actor whose career spans television, film, and the stage. Audiences may recognize him from roles in Outer Banks, Billions, Succession, The Blacklist, and Law & Order: SVU. With an extensive background in theater and a wide-ranging screen career, Crane continues to bring memorable characters to life across genres. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1AOolc7YL8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a throw back to 2021 where Brett sat down with actor Dennis Cockrum aka Terry Milkovich from the Showtime hit series, Shameless. Dennis shares about how he booked the role, the creation and character evolution through the seasons. Is Terry a good guy or bad guy, and is it the actors choice to decide which they are? His acting journey, roles he passed on or was passed on, how much he loves the craft, playing many different roles and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett spends time with actress Taylor Bogrand who can currently be see in the latest installment of "Insidious : Out of The Further" as "Doll Girl". Taylor shares how she was offered the role after the fact the character had not made an appearance since the beginning of the franchise. And so much more! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnZm46IZ5uI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anastasia was seen in the four-part horror comedy anthology Grind which held its world premiere at SXSW 2026, screened at the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans, the Chattanooga Film Festival and will soon be shown at multiple upcoming film festivals, including Fright Fest UK and STIGES! Anastasia plays various roles in the anthology as a through line that connects all the stories into one world, acting alongside all-star cast James Paxton (Twisters), Christopher Marquette (Barry), James Urbaniak (Oppenheimer) and Rob Huebel (Transparent)! The film follows four interconnected stories center around the gig economy, hustle culture, and evils of late-stage capitalism. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjwDvWe80dU&t=15s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett is joined by veteran actor Karen Cliche! We discuss her longtime relationship with Eli Roth, early actor days, her current film Ice Cream Man, Flash Gordon: A Modern Space Opera and so much more! She has been in the industry for nearly 30 years and certainly has left her mark in film and TV. Karen also gets candid about the roles she once was willing to take, starting out, verses now playing parts she thought she would never take, in a good way! All of this and more. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW1mY-ecSFw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly MacFarland comedian, joins Brett to chat about her origin story into the standup world. Her journey from open mics to opening for the great Kathleen Madigan and more. Greenroom etiquette, learning to be a good listener, and treating stand up as a job not a fun hobby, regardless of where you are at. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbZHoUVxRwQ&t=4s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett is joined by actor and artist Gregory Sporleder! This is his FIRST interview under this format and he and I had a blast. He shares stories on his early start in Chicago, living with the Cusack family, couch surfing and improving his way on to Say Anything. Working with Gary and Penny Marshal, Jeremy Piven, Nic Cage, Bill Paxton and more on some iconic films. He shares so many amazing stories, life filming the Rock in San Francisco, living on Alcatraz and so much more! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEXrAEV7vcM&t=4s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.