Episode 305: David Ajala

Actor Ethan Peck (Spock in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) is a thoughtful, sincere, and strong man with many talents. His kindness and wisdom shines through in this episode where we discuss his journey of self discovery, his legendary grandfather, Gregory Peck, and his determination to know himself better as an artist and man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor Trinneer played Cmdr. Charles 'Trip' Tucker III in Star Trek: Enterprise. In this episode we discuss the random moment that changed Connor’s career trajectory, how his family inspired his growth as an actor, and our thoughts on Jacques Lecoq's world-renowned acting techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Doug Jones, who plays Saru in Star Trek: Discovery, sits down with me to talk about his life growing up in the midwest United States, how his illustrious acting career came to be, and the acting techniques that helped him become not only a versatile actor, but one of Guillermo Del Toro’s favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Ajala plays Cleveland Booker in Star Trek: Discovery. In this episode, we explore David’s cultural heritage, his family’s journey to the United States and how they’ve inspired him along the way. David’s charm, curiosity and confidence shine through in this one-on-one conversation a half a world apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, Activist, and Artist Michelle Hurd plays Raffaela Musiker in Star Trek: Picard. Her range of roles is enormous, from her portrayal of Detective Monique Jeffries in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", to Colleen Manus in "The Glades”. Michelle joins me to discuss today’s political climate in America, the historic SAG-AFTRA strike, and her family’s longtime dedication to activism, and the impact it’s had on her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonequa Martin-Green’s talent, humor and leadership abilities shine through in this episode that touches on her strength of character and the impactful moments in her life that led her to a successful career in acting. From her role as Cmdr. Michael Burnham in “Star Trek: Discovery” to her portrayal of Sasha Williams in “The Walking Dead", Sonequa has become a household name in entertainment through likability and incredible acting chops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, Visual Artist and Model Jess Bush is a delightful young woman with a fantastic sense of humor.  She radiates talent and beauty everywhere she goes, with an uncanny ability to be approachable, honest and grounded. Her role as Christine Chapel in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is just the beginning of her incredibly bright future and career. Amongst many other topics, Jess dives deep into the inspiration behind her love of visual art and how her art has shaped her career throughout adulthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Stashwick, Captain Liam Shaw in Star Trek: Picard joins me to discuss our individual journeys to Los Angeles, how his Midwestern upbringing shaped his adulthood, and how his love of Dungeons and Dragons has enhanced his life as a father and human. With the energy of a two year old, and the wisdom of a 100 year old, Todd shocks and surprises in this candid, must-listen episode that touches on his time in Second City, his love of coffee, and of course… Viking Lore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anson Mount played Captain Pike on Paramount Plus’ Discovery and now on Strange New Worlds. His background was theatre before he was scooped up by Hollywood. He is a lover of carpentry, nature, and podcasting. Smart and funny, he opens up about how he got into acting and his growing up going to school in Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Speleers is my surprise guest. Someday know him from his work on Downton Abby and Outlander, but if you listen to our podcast you will learn lots of new things about this fantastic actor who is one of the stars of Picard Season 3. You are going to fall in love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices