KEVIN POLLAK: Precocious to Cocky, Happy Accidents on Set & Self Soothing Impressions

Matt Jones (Breaking Bad, Mom) joins us this week to share how growing up in a tumultuous household shaped him into a devoted family man who prioritizes his family over fame. Matt talks candidly about the dichotomy between who he prides himself to be versus the offbeat, aloof characters he gets typecast as. We also talk about the anxiety he experienced at the height of Breaking Bad, our thoughts on the current state of the entertainment industry, and the powerful work he’s done through therapy to heal his past. Thank you to our sponsors: 🛍️ Shopify: https://shopify.com/inside ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Pollak (The Usual Suspects, A Few Good Men) joins us this week to share how he was able to ‘fake it til he made’ it and rise to the different opportunities afforded in his career that have cemented his legacy in film history. Kevin talks about his background as a comic and how it drives his hunger to keep creating in this industry. We also receive a masterclass in impressions, learn crazy stories from A Few Good Men, and find out the dangers of small talk with Walter Matthau. Thank you to our sponsors: 🚀 Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/inside 🏠 Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/ ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou⁠ 👕 Inside Of You Merch: ⁠https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/⁠ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 ⁠https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show⁠ __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/⁠ 🤣 TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/⁠ 🐦 Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby Lee (MADtv, Bad Friends) joins us again this week for an open and honest conversation about maturing with success and learning the importance of setting boundaries to help improve your self confidence and sanity. After we talk about Coldplay we get into Bobby’s uncomfortability in social situations and the humor and fibs that have been his crutch. We also talk about his bond through Bad Friends, how Hollywood is being impacted by AI, and why he wouldn’t be here without the sobriety the found at a young age. Thank you to our sponsors: 🚀 Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/inside 👕 Quince: https://quince.com/insideofyou 🛍️ Shopify: https://shopify.com/inside 🚗 NHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/ ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World renowned medium John Edward (Evolve+) joins us this week to share his introduction to reading energy and unique stories throughout his career of reading for people. John talks about his experience of reading under pressure while on TV and the day that evidently got him blackballed from the Dr. Phil show. We also talk about the public’s cynicism towards mediums, working with the FBI, and how to deal with grief or loss. Go support John by heading over to https://evolveplustv.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: 🛋️ Wayfair: https://wayfair.com 🛍️ Shopify: https://shopify.com/inside 🚗 NHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/ ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou⁠ 👕 Inside Of You Merch: ⁠https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/⁠ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 ⁠https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show⁠ __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/⁠ 🤣 TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/⁠ 🐦 Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) joins us this week to share his perspective on managing stress and anxiety with difficult roles as an actor, all the while embracing your inner child to maintain a sense of joy in your work. David talks about the surreal nature of getting to play Doctor Who after growing up watching the character; while noting the wild coincidences how the Doctor has crept into his personal life. We also talk about how he taps into character for darker performances, the skin-crawling experience of working with difficult personalities, and the freedom that comes with being seen’ in your relationship. Thank you to our sponsors: 🚀 Rocket Money: ⁠https://rocketmoney.com/⁠ (tell them we sent you!) 🚗 NHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/ 🧠 IDEO-U: https://ideou.com/inside ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Vandervoort (Bitten, Smallville) joins me this week to discuss her journey in this industry and how her experience has helped her develop a newfound self acceptance and patience. Laura talks about her mindset joining Smallville and why her connection to Bitten lead to one of the greatest heartbreaks in her acting career. We also get into the idea of healing through connection, how she handles working with a-holes, and the importance of giving yourself grace in life. Thank you to our sponsors: 🛍️ Shopify: https://shopify.com/inside 🚀 Rocket Money: ⁠https://rocketmoney.com/⁠ (tell them we sent you!) 👕 Quince: https://quince.com/insideofyou ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Panabaker (The Flash, Sky High) joins me again to share how she balances a practical approach to life alongside success, fame, and motherhood in Hollywood. Danielle opens up a lot about her time on The Flash - from issues with crossovers, to gratitude for the 180+ episodes she was in, to the reality of negotiations behind the scenes. We also talk about problems child actors face, her new film Second Guessing Fate, and how navigating the industry has evolved over the years. Thank you to our sponsors: 🛍️ Shopify: https://shopify.com/inside 🧠 IDEO-U: https://ideou.com/inside ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Welling (Smallville, Lucifer) joins us this week for a reflective and honest conversation about the weight of carrying a legacy role, the pressure that came with it, and how his relationship with Smallville has evolved over the years. Tom talks about the unexpecte fallout from fame at a young age, the creative safety he’s found on set, and the realization that growth often comes from letting go. We also talk about the illusion of needing to respond, passing the torch to new generations, and why life happens from you, not to you. Thank you to our sponsors: 🛍️ Shopify: https://shopify.com/inside 🚀 Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/ (tell them we sent you!) __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morena Baccarin (Deadpool, Greenland) joins us again this week to open up about the complexities of not taking things too personally but also having the backbone to stand up for yourself when someone crossed the line. Morena talks about the perspective she’s gained in motherhood and the difficult decision she made to jump back into network TV with upcoming CBS spinoff Sheriff Country. We also talk about her reflections on story arcs in Deadpool, why she’d be concerned with returning to Firefly, and fighting to get what you deserve. Thank you to our sponsors: 🚀 Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/ (tell them we sent you!) ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anson Mount (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Hell on Wheels) joins us this week for a grounded and honest conversation about fatherhood, patience, and finding perspective. Anson talks a lot about Strange New Worlds… getting into the responsibility he feels playing Captain Pike and the surprising fan backlash against casting in the series. We also talk about advice for new dads, embracing the moment instead of chasing the outcome, and whether or not he’d want his kids to go into acting. Thank you to our sponsors: 🐈 Smalls: https://smalls/com + “inside” 🛍️ Shopify: https://shopify.com/inside 🚀 Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/ (tell them we sent you!) ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com/ __________________________________________________ Watch or listen to more episodes! 📺 https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/show __________________________________________________ Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices