Declassifying Knight Rider with Rocco DeVilliers

Galaxy One Radio welcomes Lauren Lapkus, actress, comedian, improviser, and one of Hollywood's most versatile comedic talents. With memorable roles in Orange Is the New Black, Jurassic World, The Wrong Missy, and The Big Bang Theory, Lauren has built an incredible career across film, television, and comedy.Now, she returns as Denise in HBO Max's Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, bringing her unique comedic style to a wild new science-fiction adventure.We talk about her Hollywood career, working with comedy legends, the art of improvisation, and her return to The Big Bang Theory universe. Then, in an unexpected turn, we spend an extended part of the conversation swapping our own real-life ghost stories and unexplained encounters!Join us for a fun, funny, and occasionally spooky conversation with Lauren Lapkus!Lauren Lapkus IMDB >> LINK

We welcome Jeph Loeb, good friend to Warren Drummond and who also just happens to be a legendary comic book writer, Hollywood producer, and one of the most influential creative voices behind Marvel and DC's most iconic superheroes.From writing celebrated comic book stories like Batman: The Long Halloween, Batman: Hush, Superman for All Seasons, and Spider-Man: Blue to serving as Executive Vice President and Head of Marvel Television, Jeph has helped shape the superhero stories that generations of fans have grown up with.His television credits include Smallville, Lost, Heroes, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher, among many others.We talk about his extraordinary career spanning comics, film, and television, the creative process behind some of the world's most recognizable characters, working with industry legends, and how comic book storytelling evolved into a global entertainment phenomenon.Join us for a behind-the-scenes conversation with one of the creative minds who helped define the modern superhero era.Jeph Loeb's IMDB >> LINK

This week, we welcome Amy Greene, an accomplished Hollywood stunt coordinator, stunt performer, and award-winning film producer whose career spans some of the most acclaimed productions in film and television.From Oscar-winning films like The Holdovers and Sound of Metal to Knives Out, Don't Look Up, Only Murders in the Building, and A24's recent hit The Drama. Amy has built an extraordinary career both in front of and behind the camera.She's performed stunts for some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Laura Linney, and Chloë Grace Moretz, and has worked alongside acclaimed directors including Alexander Payne.We talk about the fascinating world of Hollywood stunt work, what it takes to bring complex scenes to life, working with A-list talent, and how her experience as a certified EMT helps make dangerous work safer.Join us for a behind-the-scenes conversation with someone whose work you've almost certainly seen—even if you didn't know her name.Amy Greene's IMDB >> LINK

Our latest interview is with filmmaker Rocco DeVilliers on the untold story of the Knight Rider TV show and the making of his documentary, Knight Rider Declassified. Rocco breaks down the stunt engineering behind one of television's most iconic cars, the K.I.. Trans Am, and how the show was developed behind the wheel of an action-detective series.Plus, we take an exclusive first look at Rocco's next documentaries covering the Dukes of Hazzard and Back to the Future! Broadcast link in the comments.— with Warren Drummond and 3 others at Wond Radio Station.

This week on Galaxy One Radio, we welcome one of our favorite guests of all time, actor Tommy Walker! A Philadelphia native with deep ties to the South Jersey area, Tommy has appeared in Marvel's Daredevil, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Henry Danger, The Kominsky Method, NCIS, and plenty more. Despite his Hollywood success, he's still a hometown guy at heart, and yes, we even get into the Philadelphia 76ers!This is easily one of the most entertaining interviews we've done. Tommy shares some fantastic behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, including his experiences working with Nicolas Cage on Primal and Jiu Jitsu, which naturally made Cage-Superfan Scott's day! From acting and filmmaking to basketball and life in Hollywood, Tommy was an absolute blast to talk to.Check out Tommy's IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2142537/?ref_=mv_close

On this episode, we trace Bill Prady’s incredible journey from his early days programming software for the TRS-80 microcomputer to the legendary chance phone call meant for his ex-girlfriend that unexpectedly, and rather forcefully, landed him a job on a television show and launched his Hollywood career.That twist of fate led to an Emmy-nominated career spanning some of the most beloved television comedies of the last four decades, including:The Muppets and Fraggle RockDream OnCaroline in the CityDharma & GregGilmore GirlsThe Big Bang TheoryWe dive into the storytelling architecture behind The Big Bang Theory, including how the dynamic of Star Trek, particularly the cerebral, logic-driven balance of Kirk and Spock, helped inspire the relationship between Leonard and Sheldon.Bill also explains why he and Chuck Lorre chose to build the series around theoretical physics rather than drawing directly from Bill’s own background as a computer programmer, and how they designed the characters to function as an ensemble.And, just where did the phrase ‘Bazinga!’ come from, anyway?Finally, Bill gives us an inside look at his latest project, the new multiverse-hopping Max spin-off series, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

On this anime-ted episode, we sit down with animation industry veteran and historian Tim Eldred. Tim is collaborating with CreatorVC on their upcoming documentary, Icons of Anime, which explores the profound impact of anime in America across the decades.A longtime comics creator, storyboard artist, director, and illustrator, Tim is perhaps best known as one of the definitive English-language historians for Star Blazers and Space Battleship Yamato. We dive into his storied career which bridges the gap between early American anime fandom and mainstream American animation and discuss his vital ongoing work in preserving the history of anime for future generations.Be sure to check out timeldred.com to explore his massive ARTVALT featuring decades of animation storyboards, comic book vaults, original illustrations, and his definitive Space Battleship Yamato historical archives!But be doubly sure you go to iconsofanimedoc.com to fill out your preferences for what Tim’s new anime documentary will cover. 

On this very special broadcast we are honored to talk with toy and gaming legend Tom Kalinske for a masterclass in industry history. Tom breaks down his iconic runs at Mattel and SEGA, from how Masters of the Universe was born and how he helped turn around the Barbie brand, to taking SEGA to the pinnacle of the 16-bit console wars.Plus, the episode features a surprise live radio call-in from his former rival, PlayStation and NES executive Jim Whims! Make sure to stick around until the end, where Tom reveals details about his upcoming book and confesses the story behind "the one that got away."

Scott talks with legendary guitarist Don Felder, former lead guitarist of the Eagles, as he opens the doors to his remarkable 50-year career in music. Don shares stories from his personal vault of songs, the creative process behind timeless classics, and the business of managing one of the most valuable music catalogs in rock history. He also reveals a fascinating behind-the-scenes story about Tom Petty that fans won't want to miss. Beyond the music, we explore the importance of artists keeping the rights to their music and protecting creative legacies in today's industry, as well as Don's passion for supporting children's charities and the impact that giving back has had on his life.

We sit down with pop culture and sci-fi icon William Katt, best known as the reluctant superhero Ralph Hinkley in The Greatest American Hero and prom king Tommy Ross in the horror classic Carrie. Katt discusses his incredible journey through genre entertainment from surfing in Big Wednesday and his legendary Star Wars audition with Kurt Russell, to his evolution into indie filmmaking, music, and most recently, comic books!