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Actor Evan Gamble joins Brett to talk about his latest film, In A Cold Vein. His journey into acting, working on independent projects and major studio adventures. He shares for how his passion for acting began, joining a major project IP like the Walking Dead as the new guy and so much 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.

Matthew Cole Weiss is a prominent media personality, screenwriter, film director, and senior story producer who has worked extensively for TMZ. He serves as a supervising producer, head writer, and occasional on-camera talent for TMZ! Before building a career in entertainment journalism, Weiss graduated with a film degree from New York University. He successfully transitioned into directing and screenwriting in Hollywood. Notable projects include: Standing Still (2005): A romantic comedy-drama he directed starring Amy Adams, James Franco, and Colin Hanks. Deceit (2006): A mystery thriller he wrote and directed which featured a breakout, early-career performance by Meghan Markle. WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3gVNU9IjRg&t=2413s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jackie drops by to share her journey as an actor, storyteller and more. From Friends, Two and Half Men, The Office and more, she has had such an iconic and fun career! We cover all the bases from theatre beginnings to her journey in New York, then off to LA. Plus her PLAN B that has helped her career be so successful!  Want more? www.brettallan.com WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I37OL0qEJA&list=PLewKJVx5bMtU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Malynda stars in the upcoming drama film Bull Street as LouEster Sadie Gibbs, alongside Oscar-winner Amy Madigan, Loretta Devine, Arielle Prepetit, and Gary Ray Moore. The film follows the story of an Ivy League lawyer challenging her family's claim to their longtime home, and small-town attorney LouEster Sadie Gibbs must fight a courtroom battle that pits privilege against legacy. See more on the film HERE. Bull Street has premiered at multiple film festivals, including the Pan African Film Festival and the Sarasota Film Festival. Malynda also completed production on her second film, Au Gratin, starring Tiffany Daniels, Loretta Devine, and Jay Donnell. Additional projects for Malynda include the photo/video web series “Black Voices Heard” (chronicling the experiences of Black Americans and seeks to amplify the experiences of Black Americans), the podcast #WeNeedToTalk (diving deep into hot topics + current events), and an array of uplifting music (adult contemporary genre). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Jerry Doby is an award-winning editor, researcher, and media executive known for bridging Hip Hop, entertainment, and business. As Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine since 2012, he leads the editorial vision and digital transformation for one of the world's most influential culture publications. A recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Doby is also the only President's Lifetime Achievement Award honoree to have published research on the topic of search engine optimization, with his work discoverable on Google Scholar and ResearchGate. He serves as VP & Head of Communications for JaroGO Media and delivers clear, actionable talks on media leadership, editorial integrity, brand storytelling, and the business of culture. Dr. Doby is Author of several books based on his published paper on SEO-optimization, his latest, an Amazon Bestseller, “The New SEO Playbook for Digital Journalists: Boosting Visibility in Digital News” is based on understanding SEO in the Context of Journalism which requires a comprehensive grasp of how search engines operate and how journalism and SEO can complement each other. WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kqba2lFIRA&t=1273s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actress Kirsten Vangsness drops by the show to talk Season 20 of Criminal Minds Evolution, her journey with Penelope, and where her crazy journey as an actor has taken her. We also talk about her great podcast and Youtube show as well! Watch the interview here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU1Gn3wQtMg&t=2s 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.

In this episode Shamon breaks downs his fan favorite character journey from day one on set to the dramatic season 8 opener! More Ninja Turtles, favorite food spots in Chicago and more! Want More? www.brettallan.com   Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQQbC5jRJcg&t=668s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode Shamon breaks downs his fan favorite character journey from day one on set to the dramatic season 8 opener! More Ninja Turtles, favorite food spots in Chicago and more! Want More? www.brettallan.com Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQQbC5jRJcg&t=668s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian Sally Ann Hall drops by the show to talk about her new special, available to stream everywhere produced by Comedy Dynamics. WANT MORE? www.brettallan.com WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI59XJEjDPQ&t=34s Sally Ann is an award-winning comedian, writer, actOR, and singer based in Brooklyn. ORIGINALLY FROM ALASKA, SHE SPENT HER TEENAGE YEARS IN IDAHO BEFORE MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY AT 20 YEARS TO PURSUE THE LIFESTYLE SHE SAW IN THE TV SHOW FRIENDS. SHE DIDN’T GET IT. BUT she soon took the comedy scene hostage by winning first place at the all female she-devil comedy festival in 2017 and then immediately winning the co-ed laughing devil comedy festival in 2018. most recently, she beat out 64 comedians for a bracket style march madness one liner competition at the brooklyn bell house in 2025. she now has as many microphone shaped trophies as she’s had strangers spit on her in the street: three. she spent years honing her comedic voice in colleges and comedy festivals around the country before headlining on cruise ships around the world. she has been featured in vice, timeout ny, moves magazine, the new york times, and in the regrets of all her exes. she has written for choose-your-own-advetnure mobile games, contributed to humor websites such as reductress and someecards, and worked in film and tv production for years. imdb page here her performance credits include commercials, short films, sock-puppet features, immersive theatre, regular theatre, sketch, drag, and cabaret. she was the first comedian to be honored with the title ‘power woman of the year’ for moves ny magazine and is excited for her debut special dead wife pretty to premiere on amazon and apple tv june 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian Sally Ann Hall drops by the show to talk about her new special, available to stream everywhere produced by Comedy Dynamics. WANT MORE? www.brettallan.com WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI59XJEjDPQ&t=34s Sally Ann is an award-winning comedian, writer, actOR, and singer based in Brooklyn. ORIGINALLY FROM ALASKA, SHE SPENT HER TEENAGE YEARS IN IDAHO BEFORE MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY AT 20 YEARS TO PURSUE THE LIFESTYLE SHE SAW IN THE TV SHOW FRIENDS. SHE DIDN’T GET IT. BUT she soon took the comedy scene hostage by winning first place at the all female she-devil comedy festival in 2017 and then immediately winning the co-ed laughing devil comedy festival in 2018. most recently, she beat out 64 comedians for a bracket style march madness one liner competition at the brooklyn bell house in 2025. she now has as many microphone shaped trophies as she’s had strangers spit on her in the street: three. she spent years honing her comedic voice in colleges and comedy festivals around the country before headlining on cruise ships around the world. she has been featured in vice, timeout ny, moves magazine, the new york times, and in the regrets of all her exes. she has written for choose-your-own-advetnure mobile games, contributed to humor websites such as reductress and someecards, and worked in film and tv production for years. imdb page here her performance credits include commercials, short films, sock-puppet features, immersive theatre, regular theatre, sketch, drag, and cabaret. she was the first comedian to be honored with the title ‘power woman of the year’ for moves ny magazine and is excited for her debut special dead wife pretty to premiere on amazon and apple tv june 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.