Synopsis
Im Michael Rosenbaum, Ive spent the better part of the last two decades in and out of film and television - mostly known for playing the bald dude on the show Smallville. Im the guy that you probably dont know by name, but when you see my face you might say oh, that guy from that thing. Ive befriended some of the most talented people in the business, but it wasnt until I started inviting them into my home that I realized, I didnt really know these people. What started as me having some fun, quickly evolved into something Ive fallen in love with. What Ive discovered is that all these people arent that different from you and me. They have the same insecurities and flaws that we all deal with every day. In a dark, yet enlightening way...I find a lot of comfort in that. I invite you all to join me while I get inside each of these fascinating people.
Episodes
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DANNY HUTTON: Founding Member of "Three Dog Night" Talks Getting Sober & the Death of His Close Friend Brian Wilson
10/03/2026 Duration: 01h07minDanny Hutton, founding member of Three Dog Night, joins us for a raw and reflective conversation about the rise of one of the biggest bands of the 70s and the chaos that came with it. From overnight fame and internal band tension to addiction, financial collapse, and personal loss, Danny opens up about what success really cost him and what it took to survive it. We also talk about the music business machine, loyalty inside a band, and how perspective changes after decades in the industry. Thank you to our sponsors:
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MIKE COLTER: Luke Cage Turning Point, Grad School Wake Up Call & Choosing Growth Over Easy Money
03/03/2026 Duration: 01h25minMike Colter (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Evil) joins us for a deeply reflective and grounded conversation about confidence, discipline, and what it really takes to sustain a career in Hollywood without losing yourself. Mike opens up about early support versus later self doubt, nearly being pushed out of grad school, and how proving people wrong became fuel rather than resentment. He talks about why Luke Cage changed his life but never defined him, why he values trust over prestige, and how self worth comes from being comfortable alone. Thank you to our sponsors:
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STEPHEN AMELL Gets Honest About ARROW Ending, Career Control, and Fatherhood
24/02/2026 Duration: 01h15minStephen Amell (Arrow, Heels) joins us again this week for a deeply reflective and grounded conversation about identity after Arrow, taking responsibility when projects fail, and learning how to let go of ego in both career and life. Stephen opens up about Suits LA ending abruptly, why he still considers it one of the best experiences of his career, and how perspective changes when you stop trying to control outcomes. We also talk about auditioning later in life, creative humility, and why sometimes the best move is to step back and let the knot untangle itself. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ 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 __________________________________________________
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DAVID RAMSEY Opens Up About Arrow, Cancer Recovery & Learning to Let Go
17/02/2026 Duration: 01h18minDavid Ramsey (Arrow, Dexter) joins us for a deeply personal and wide ranging conversation about survival, perspective, and learning how to stay grounded in an unpredictable industry. David opens up about his experience with testicular cancer, how it reshaped his outlook on life, and why gratitude and presence became non negotiable. We talk about his journey from guest star to series regular, the reality of Arrowverse crossovers, directing some of the CW’s biggest shows, and what he has learned about leadership on set. Thank you to our sponsors:
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JAMEELA JAMIL: Good Place Breakthrough, Body Image Battles & Calling Out the Industry
10/02/2026 Duration: 01h23minJameela Jamil (The Good Place, Elio) joins us this week for a wildly honest conversation about chronic illness, passive self destruction and why she is done biohacking her life. Jameela opens up about living with Ehlers Danlos syndrome, surviving childhood abuse, the nervous breakdown that turned her into a truth teller and how EMDR therapy completely rewired her relationship to trauma and fear. We also get into her war on beauty and the unbelievable way a school bully pushed her straight into The Good Place. Thank you to our sponsors:
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ED BEGLEY JR.: Hollywood Resilience, Carrie Fisher Memories & Life With Parkinson’s
03/02/2026 Duration: 01h15minEd Begley Jr. (St. Elsewhere, This Is Spinal Tap) takes us on a journey through one of the most unbelievable lives in Hollywood. From unknowingly hanging out with Charles Manson to forming a lifelong friendship with Carrie Fisher, Ed opens up about his wild past, near-death experiences, and the lessons he’s learned through sobriety and Parkinson’s. With humor, honesty, and grace, he reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave behind in both film and environmental activism. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ 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 __________________________________________________
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MADS MIKKELSEN & BRYAN FULLER: Finding Humanity in Darkness & Dust Bunny Creative Trust
27/01/2026 Duration: 01h18minMads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Casino Royale) and Bryan Fuller (Dust Bunny, Hannibal) join us for a wide ranging and deeply personal conversation about their creative partnership, trust between actor and director, and the strange beauty found inside dark stories. Mads reflects on his unconventional path into acting, his background as a dancer, and the emotional discipline required to disappear into complex roles without carrying them home. Bryan opens up about his childhood influences, his love of horror, and how Dust Bunny became a love letter to Amblin era storytelling with a darker edge. Together they unpack Hannibal, vulnerability in performance, working with icons like Sigourney Weaver, and why curiosity and humanity are the foundation of great storytelling. Thank you to our sponsors:
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TOM WILSON: Back to the Future Legacy, Stand Up Survival & Finding Self Respect Beyond Applause
20/01/2026 Duration: 01h26minTom Wilson (Back to the Future, SpongeBob SquarePants) joins us for a deeply reflective, funny, and unexpectedly moving conversation about legacy, identity, and the long shadow of iconic roles. Tom opens up about the weight of Back to the Future, how fame can both elevate and trap an artist, and why learning to respect his own craft mattered more than applause. He shares vivid stories from the early stand up comedy scene alongside Seinfeld, Leno, and Reiser, his experiences working with Crispin Glover and Michael J Fox, and the personal philosophy that helped him build a grounded life beyond Hollywood expectations. Thank you to our sponsors: x __________________________________________________
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HUNTER DOOHAN: Wednesday Break Out, Facing Loss Early, Finding Confidence in Hollywood
13/01/2026 Duration: 01h06minHunter Doohan (Wednesday, Your Honor) joins us this week for a grounded and revealing conversation about the long road before his breakout, the pressure of joining a Tim Burton series, and the unexpected reality of becoming part of a global phenomenon. Hunter opens up about growing up closeted in Arkansas, losing his father to ALS, and the way grief shaped his early adulthood. He also shares stories from the set of Wednesday, learning from Bryan Cranston, surviving horror shoots like Evil Dead, and discovering confidence after years of doubt. A thoughtful look at talent, timing, and resilience. Thank you to our sponsors:
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ERICA DURANCE: Life After SMALLVILLE, Letting Go of Hustle & Redefining Happiness
06/01/2026 Duration: 01h29minErica Durance (Smallville, Saving Hope) joins us for an open and reflective conversation about life after Smallville and the internal shifts that came with stepping away from constant momentum. She talks about burnout, aging, and learning how to listen to her body instead of pushing through everything. Erica also opens up about redefining success, letting go of hustle culture, and finding peace in slowing down. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ 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 __________________________________________________
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WILLIAM H. MACY: Fargo’s Legacy, Mamet’s Influence, and Shameless Reflections
16/12/2025 Duration: 01h20minWilliam H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless, Boogie Nights) joins us this week for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about his life on stage and screen. William opens up about the persistence it took to land Fargo, the influence of his mentor David Mamet, and the nerves that never quite leave even after decades of work. We talk about his family memories, including smoking pot with his grandmother, why Shameless was such a rare gift, and how his Aspen distillery and love of music keep him grounded. Thank you to our sponsors: xxx __________________________________________________
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RON PERLMAN: Sons of Anarchy Lessons, Weinstein Run-ins & The Art of DGAF
09/12/2025 Duration: 57minRon Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy) joins us for an unfiltered and captivating conversation about authenticity, creative rebellion, and the madness of Hollywood. Ron opens up about calling out powerful figures, feuding with politicians, and why he once sullied himself before shaking Harvey Weinstein’s. He talks about the genius of Bob Dylan and Marlon Brando, the magic of true artistry, and how therapy and age freed him from caring what others think. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ 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 __________________________________________________
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JARED HARRIS: Mad Men Secrets, Richard Harris Chaos & Lessons From Chernobyl
02/12/2025 Duration: 01h22minJared Harris (Chernobyl, Mad Men) joins us this week for a deeply personal and fascinating conversation about legacy, loss, and learning to trust himself as an actor. He opens up about growing up with his father Richard Harris, how that chaotic love shaped his view of art and fame, and the long road it took to find his own voice. Jared shares candid stories from Mad Men and Chernobyl, the pain of being written off a show, and the surprising moments of grace that came from failure. Thank you to our sponsors:
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BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN: Beverly Hills 90210 Burnout, Teen Idol Pressure & Finding Himself Again
25/11/2025 Duration: 01h18minBrian Austin Green (Beverly Hills 90210, Smallville, The Masked Singer) joins us this week for a candid and funny conversation about early fame, learning boundaries, and finding peace through growth. Brian talks about his wild 90210 years, the pressure of sudden fame, and how therapy, fatherhood, and self-awareness have shaped him into who he is today. We get into people-pleasing, money, co-parenting with Megan Fox, and the painful losses of Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty. Brian also shares his evolution as a person, his lessons in kindness, and what it means to live deliberately in his fifties. Thank you to our sponsors:
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ALLISON MACK: From Smallville to Cult Scandal & Taking Accountability for It Today
18/11/2025 Duration: 01h15minThank you to our sponsors:
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SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO: From Comedy Store Roots, Nerves With De Niro & Learning to Slow Down
11/11/2025 Duration: 01h25minSebastian Maniscalco (The Irishman, About My Father) joins us this week for an unfiltered conversation about chasing approval, the grind of stand-up, and learning to slow down. Sebastian opens up about growing up with immigrant parents, bombing in his early sets, and the nerves of auditioning for Scorsese before eventually working with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. He also reflects on family life, parenting, the pressure of social media, and why he dreams of one day running a boutique hotel. Thank you to our sponsors:
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KRISTEN SCHAAL: Bob's Burgers Family, Becoming Unbreakable & Simpson's Easter Eggs
04/11/2025 Duration: 01h26minKristen Schaal (Last Man on Earth, Bob’s Burgers) joins us this week to share her unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood. From crashing on couches in New York and making comedy for no money, to finding her voice on South Park and building family on Bob’s Burgers, Kristen’s story is one of persistence and originality. Along the way, she talks about the realities of rejection, the vulnerability of miscarriage, and why she embraces the label of being “too weird” for mainstream comedy. Thank you to our sponsors:
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BARBARA CRAMPTON: Horror Queen Roots, Family Fractures, and Speaking Your Truth
28/10/2025 Duration: 01h10minBarbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond) joins us this week to open up about her journey from cult horror icon to truth-seeking storyteller. Barbara shares what it was like growing up in a carny family, the fractured reality of her parents’ marriage, and how she eventually found closure with her father. We also talk about her early soap opera days, her breakout in horror classics, and her reflections on vulnerability, meditation, and balance. A deeply personal and inspiring look at a career built on truth and resilience. Thank you to our sponsors:
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KRISTIN KREUK: Smallville Memories, Facing Rejection & Midlife Reflections
21/10/2025 Duration: 01h06minKristin Kreuk (Smallville, Burden of Truth) opens up in this week’s episode about the surprising turns of her career and the lessons learned along the way. From the sting of being fired from a pilot to the unexpected path that led her to Smallville, Kristin reflects on rejection, resilience, and finding her voice. She also talks about midlife health changes, family history, and what truly matters most to her outside of the industry. Thank you to our sponsors: xxx __________________________________________________
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EMILY DESCHANEL: Life After Bones, Putting Family First & Strength in Vulnerability
14/10/2025 Duration: 01h13minEmily Deschanel (Bones, Animal Kingdom) joins us this week for a heartfelt and revealing conversation about stepping out of the shadow of a legacy role, balancing family with career, and embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Emily talks about the highs and lows of working on Bones for over a decade, the unexpected adjustments of life after the series, and her evolving relationship with fame. We also dive into motherhood, grief, mental health, and why she believes putting family first has grounded her in an industry that can easily throw you off balance Thank you to our sponsors: