Here From There with Brian Stepanek https://glistenplus.com/unscripted/here-from-there-with-brian-stepanek/ en GLISTEN+ 2025 After working for 25 years as a comedic actor in Hollywood, Brian Stepanek talks to successful old friends, co-workers and some complete strangers in different fields to ask, “How did you get here from there?” Listen to inspiring stories of triumphs, failures and lessons learned. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/caacf672-012c-11f0-b929-4fe878facfef/image/2a25a3a40f433db09199dbc01e575c7f.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Here From There with Brian Stepanek https://glistenplus.com/unscripted/here-from-there-with-brian-stepanek/ yes episodic GLISTEN+ After working for 25 years as a comedic actor in Hollywood, Brian Stepanek talks to successful old friends, co-workers and some complete strangers in different fields to ask, “How did you get here from there?” Listen to inspiring stories of triumphs, failures and lessons learned. After working for 25 years as a comedic actor in Hollywood, Brian Stepanek talks to successful old friends, co-workers and some complete strangers in different fields to ask, “How did you get here from there?” Listen to inspiring stories of triumphs, failures and lessons learned.

]]> GLISTEN+ adamjayepstein@gmail.com Stephen Tobolowsky In this episode of Here From There, Brian and Sheila sit down with legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, Mississippi Burning) to talk about the unpredictable journey that built one of the most recognizable careers in film and television. Tobolowsky reflects on the path that took him from Texas stages to Hollywood sets, the craft of character acting, and the moments that shaped his life in the industry. Along the way, he shares insights on resilience, creativity, and the strange twists of fate that can turn a single audition—or a chance encounter—into a career-defining moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ In this episode of Here From There, Brian and Sheila sit down with legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, Mississippi Burning) to talk about the unpredictable journey that built one of the most recognizable careers in film and television. Tobolowsky reflects on the path that took him from Texas stages to Hollywood sets, the craft of character acting, and the moments that shaped his life in the industry. Along the way, he shares insights on resilience, creativity, and the strange twists of fate that can turn a single audition—or a chance encounter—into a career-defining moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Here From There, Brian and Sheila sit down with legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, Mississippi Burning) to talk about the unpredictable journey that built one of the most recognizable careers in film and television. Tobolowsky reflects on the path that took him from Texas stages to Hollywood sets, the craft of character acting, and the moments that shaped his life in the industry. Along the way, he shares insights on resilience, creativity, and the strange twists of fate that can turn a single audition—or a chance encounter—into a career-defining moment.

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]]> 4427 no Kim Rhodes Kim Rhodes joins Here From There for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about growing up in Hollywood, surviving rejection, and discovering her ADHD and autism later in life. From The Suite Life with Zack and Cody to Supernatural, she reflects on being a “safe space” for fans — and why she ultimately chose peace, goats, and authenticity over chasing the industry. It’s a heartfelt episode about embracing who you are and never being miserable in the pursuit of happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Kim Rhodes joins Here From There for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about growing up in Hollywood, surviving rejection, and discovering her ADHD and autism later in life. From The Suite Life with Zack and Cody to Supernatural, she reflects on being a “safe space” for fans — and why she ultimately chose peace, goats, and authenticity over chasing the industry. It’s a heartfelt episode about embracing who you are and never being miserable in the pursuit of happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kim Rhodes joins Here From There for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about growing up in Hollywood, surviving rejection, and discovering her ADHD and autism later in life. From The Suite Life with Zack and Cody to Supernatural, she reflects on being a “safe space” for fans — and why she ultimately chose peace, goats, and authenticity over chasing the industry. It’s a heartfelt episode about embracing who you are and never being miserable in the pursuit of happiness.

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]]> 3622 Jack Griffo Actor and musician Jack Griffo (The Thundermans, Henry Danger, SEAL Team, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons) joins Here From There to talk about growing up on kids TV, navigating life after early fame, and why loving the process matters more than the outcome. A candid, funny conversation about creativity, identity, and staying grounded in a tough industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Actor and musician Jack Griffo (The Thundermans, Henry Danger, SEAL Team, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons) joins Here From There to talk about growing up on kids TV, navigating life after early fame, and why loving the process matters more than the outcome. A candid, funny conversation about creativity, identity, and staying grounded in a tough industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Actor and musician Jack Griffo (The Thundermans, Henry Danger, SEAL Team, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons) joins Here From There to talk about growing up on kids TV, navigating life after early fame, and why loving the process matters more than the outcome. A candid, funny conversation about creativity, identity, and staying grounded in a tough industry.

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]]> 2849 no Rex Linn Actor Rex Linn (CSI: Miami, Cliffhanger, Better Call Saul, Young Sheldon) joins us for a thoughtful, candid conversation about his unlikely path from Oklahoma to Hollywood. From working at a zoo and filming a long-forgotten brisket commercial to landing roles opposite Sylvester Stallone and building a decades-long career, Rex shares unforgettable stories from a life spent chasing the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Actor Rex Linn (CSI: Miami, Cliffhanger, Better Call Saul, Young Sheldon) joins us for a thoughtful, candid conversation about his unlikely path from Oklahoma to Hollywood. From working at a zoo and filming a long-forgotten brisket commercial to landing roles opposite Sylvester Stallone and building a decades-long career, Rex shares unforgettable stories from a life spent chasing the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Actor Rex Linn (CSI: Miami, Cliffhanger, Better Call Saul, Young Sheldon) joins us for a thoughtful, candid conversation about his unlikely path from Oklahoma to Hollywood. From working at a zoo and filming a long-forgotten brisket commercial to landing roles opposite Sylvester Stallone and building a decades-long career, Rex shares unforgettable stories from a life spent chasing the work.

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]]> 3530 no Sara Roth From trumpet player to NASA technologist, Sarah Roth’s path is a masterclass in reinvention. She joins Brian and Sheila to talk about creativity, curiosity, and the unexpected turns that can launch a whole new life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:01:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ From trumpet player to NASA technologist, Sarah Roth’s path is a masterclass in reinvention. She joins Brian and Sheila to talk about creativity, curiosity, and the unexpected turns that can launch a whole new life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From trumpet player to NASA technologist, Sarah Roth’s path is a masterclass in reinvention. She joins Brian and Sheila to talk about creativity, curiosity, and the unexpected turns that can launch a whole new life.

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]]> 2799 Joel Johnstone Actor Joel Johnstone (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Timeless, The Resident) joins Brian and Sheila to talk about the long, unpredictable road from Milwaukee to Hollywood. He shares how a high school drama teacher changed his life, what he learned from interning at a casting office, and why putting in the reps matters more than “magic.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:23:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Actor Joel Johnstone (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Timeless, The Resident) joins Brian and Sheila to talk about the long, unpredictable road from Milwaukee to Hollywood. He shares how a high school drama teacher changed his life, what he learned from interning at a casting office, and why putting in the reps matters more than “magic.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Actor Joel Johnstone (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Timeless, The Resident) joins Brian and Sheila to talk about the long, unpredictable road from Milwaukee to Hollywood. He shares how a high school drama teacher changed his life, what he learned from interning at a casting office, and why putting in the reps matters more than “magic.”

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]]> 3006 Jamie McShane You may know Jamie McShane as Sheriff Galpin on Netflix’s Wednesday, as the ruthless Marshall Kent in 1923, or from HBO’s new hit series, Task. In this episode, Brian and Sheila talk with Jamie about growing up in New Jersey, breaking into the business via rollerblades, and how a childhood accident gave him a unique perspective that informs the way he plays villains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:41:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ You may know Jamie McShane as Sheriff Galpin on Netflix’s Wednesday, as the ruthless Marshall Kent in 1923, or from HBO’s new hit series, Task. In this episode, Brian and Sheila talk with Jamie about growing up in New Jersey, breaking into the business via rollerblades, and how a childhood accident gave him a unique perspective that informs the way he plays villains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You may know Jamie McShane as Sheriff Galpin on Netflix’s Wednesday, as the ruthless Marshall Kent in 1923, or from HBO’s new hit series, Task. In this episode, Brian and Sheila talk with Jamie about growing up in New Jersey, breaking into the business via rollerblades, and how a childhood accident gave him a unique perspective that informs the way he plays villains.

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]]> 3841 Sarah Baker Comedic actress Sarah Baker (The Kominsky Method, Young Sheldon) joins the podcast to talk about how seemingly unfortunate events can catapult your career forward, the intensity of pilot auditions and the joy of residuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Comedic actress Sarah Baker (The Kominsky Method, Young Sheldon) joins the podcast to talk about how seemingly unfortunate events can catapult your career forward, the intensity of pilot auditions and the joy of residuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Comedic actress Sarah Baker (The Kominsky Method, Young Sheldon) joins the podcast to talk about how seemingly unfortunate events can catapult your career forward, the intensity of pilot auditions and the joy of residuals.

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]]> 4047 no Lesly Kahn Hollywood acting coach Lesly Kahn talks changes in the entertainment industry, acting beyond technique, and wants you to find a source of income before you chase your Hollywood dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:29:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Hollywood acting coach Lesly Kahn talks changes in the entertainment industry, acting beyond technique, and wants you to find a source of income before you chase your Hollywood dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollywood acting coach Lesly Kahn talks changes in the entertainment industry, acting beyond technique, and wants you to find a source of income before you chase your Hollywood dream.

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]]> 3819 Miles Burris Brian talks to Miles! What more could you ask for? Actor, influencer and former NFL Linebacker, Miles Burris joins to podcast to talk about the similarities between starting a career in the NFL and as a professional actor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:59:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Brian talks to Miles! What more could you ask for? Actor, influencer and former NFL Linebacker, Miles Burris joins to podcast to talk about the similarities between starting a career in the NFL and as a professional actor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brian talks to Miles! What more could you ask for?

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]]> 2168 Jeff Meacham Actor JEFF MEACHAM joins the podcast to talk about the embarrassing consequences of forgetting to breathe when lifting weights, the three words everyone should follow (go for it) and meeting Tom Cruise…or not meeting Tom Cruise…yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:27:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Actor JEFF MEACHAM joins the podcast to talk about the embarrassing consequences of forgetting to breathe when lifting weights, the three words everyone should follow (go for it) and meeting Tom Cruise…or not meeting Tom Cruise…yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Actor JEFF MEACHAM joins the podcast to talk about the embarrassing consequences of forgetting to breathe when lifting weights, the three words everyone should follow (go for it) and meeting Tom Cruise…or not meeting Tom Cruise…yet.

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]]> 3542 Sophia Woodward Actress Sophia Woodward joins the Podcast to talk about moving around a lot as a kid, dealing with the unknown between jobs in Hollywood and being proactive about finding new friends in new places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 May 2025 16:59:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Actress Sophia Woodward joins the Podcast to talk about moving around a lot as a kid, dealing with the unknown between jobs in Hollywood and being proactive about finding new friends in new places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Actress Sophia Woodward joins the Podcast to talk about moving around a lot as a kid, dealing with the unknown between jobs in Hollywood and being proactive about finding new friends in new places.

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]]> 2628 Angel Parker Actress ANGEL PARKER joins the show to talk about the importance of making connections, working with DOLLY PARTON, how to self regulate through professional draughts and the value of the phrase, “Don’t give up.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Actress ANGEL PARKER joins the show to talk about the importance of making connections, working with DOLLY PARTON, how to self regulate through professional draughts and the value of the phrase, “Don’t give up.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Actress ANGEL PARKER joins the show to talk about the importance of making connections, working with DOLLY PARTON, how to self regulate through professional draughts and the value of the phrase, “Don’t give up.”

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]]> 2870 Jonathan Judge This week’s guest is TV and film director, JONATHAN JUDGE. Jonathan talks about hustling in your twenties, working in kids TV and working with the legendary BRIAN STEPANEK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ This week’s guest is TV and film director, JONATHAN JUDGE. Jonathan talks about hustling in your twenties, working in kids TV and working with the legendary BRIAN STEPANEK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week’s guest is TV and film director, JONATHAN JUDGE. Jonathan talks about hustling in your twenties, working in kids TV and working with the legendary BRIAN STEPANEK.

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]]> 3372 Jolie Jenkins  Actress JOLIE JENKINS joins Brian and Sheila to talk about pirouettes, booking and performing in her first BROADWAY show TOMMY!, learning to DIVERSIFY HER PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET and the importance of living a BALANCED LIFE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+  Actress JOLIE JENKINS joins Brian and Sheila to talk about pirouettes, booking and performing in her first BROADWAY show TOMMY!, learning to DIVERSIFY HER PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET and the importance of living a BALANCED LIFE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Actress JOLIE JENKINS joins Brian and Sheila to talk about pirouettes, booking and performing in her first BROADWAY show TOMMY!, learning to DIVERSIFY HER PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET and the importance of living a BALANCED LIFE.

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]]> 3391 Kevin Burke Animation writer, KEVIN BURKE (ULTIMATE SPIDERAN, LEGO NINJAGO,, TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS) joins Brian and Sheila to chat about everyone's INNER JUDGE, MARVEL, the discipline of writing every day and the state of the movie business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:04:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Animation writer, KEVIN BURKE (ULTIMATE SPIDERAN, LEGO NINJAGO,, TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS) joins Brian and Sheila to chat about everyone's INNER JUDGE, MARVEL, the discipline of writing every day and the state of the movie business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Animation writer, KEVIN BURKE (ULTIMATE SPIDERAN, LEGO NINJAGO,, TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS) joins Brian and Sheila to chat about everyone's INNER JUDGE, MARVEL, the discipline of writing every day and the state of the movie business.


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]]> 3500 Tim Johnson Today’s guest is feature animation director, Tim Johnson. Tim wrote and directed the ground-breaking feature film, Ants starring Woody Allen. He also directed Over The Hedge, Home, Sinbad and the How to Train Your Dragon Christmas Special. We talk about how Tim got started in Chicago advertising, his move to LA and his years at Dreamworks working with Jeffrey Katzenberg and directing numerous A-list talent like Brad Pitt, Gene Wilder, Jennifer Lopez and Russell Crowe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:46:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Today’s guest is feature animation director, Tim Johnson. Tim wrote and directed the ground-breaking feature film, Ants starring Woody Allen. He also directed Over The Hedge, Home, Sinbad and the How to Train Your Dragon Christmas Special. We talk about how Tim got started in Chicago advertising, his move to LA and his years at Dreamworks working with Jeffrey Katzenberg and directing numerous A-list talent like Brad Pitt, Gene Wilder, Jennifer Lopez and Russell Crowe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today’s guest is feature animation director, Tim Johnson. Tim wrote and directed the ground-breaking feature film, Ants starring Woody Allen. He also directed Over The Hedge, Home, Sinbad and the How to Train Your Dragon Christmas Special. We talk about how Tim got started in Chicago advertising, his move to LA and his years at Dreamworks working with Jeffrey Katzenberg and directing numerous A-list talent like Brad Pitt, Gene Wilder, Jennifer Lopez and Russell Crowe.

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]]> 2973 Kathy Voytko Broadway superstar, KATHY VOYTKO sits down with Brian and Sheila to talk about her journey to becoming a Musical Theater phenom. From her first audition to working side by side with HAROLD PRINCE, STEPHEN SONDHEIM and NATHAN LANE (to name a few). Remember that time when HUGH JACKMAN gave a post curtain speech praising swings and understudies on Broadway? He was talking about Kathy! She replaced Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo in THE MUSIC MAN on Broadway with only a few hours notice DURING PREVIEWS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ Broadway superstar, KATHY VOYTKO sits down with Brian and Sheila to talk about her journey to becoming a Musical Theater phenom. From her first audition to working side by side with HAROLD PRINCE, STEPHEN SONDHEIM and NATHAN LANE (to name a few). Remember that time when HUGH JACKMAN gave a post curtain speech praising swings and understudies on Broadway? He was talking about Kathy! She replaced Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo in THE MUSIC MAN on Broadway with only a few hours notice DURING PREVIEWS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Broadway superstar, KATHY VOYTKO sits down with Brian and Sheila to talk about her journey to becoming a Musical Theater phenom. From her first audition to working side by side with HAROLD PRINCE, STEPHEN SONDHEIM and NATHAN LANE (to name a few). Remember that time when HUGH JACKMAN gave a post curtain speech praising swings and understudies on Broadway? He was talking about Kathy! She replaced Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo in THE MUSIC MAN on Broadway with only a few hours notice DURING PREVIEWS!


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]]> 3607 Phill Lewis PHILL LEWIS! Yes, Mr. Mosby from the Suite Life of Zack and Cody is on the podcast! Brian sits down with Phill to discuss Phill’s childhood acting career, managing the ups and downs of his prolific acting career and the many different pressures of DIRECTING TV.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:43:00 -0000 full GLISTEN+ PHILL LEWIS! Yes, Mr. Mosby from the Suite Life of Zack and Cody is on the podcast! Brian sits down with Phill to discuss Phill’s childhood acting career, managing the ups and downs of his prolific acting career and the many different pressures of DIRECTING TV.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices PHILL LEWIS! Yes, Mr. Mosby from the Suite Life of Zack and Cody is on the podcast! Brian sits down with Phill to discuss Phill’s childhood acting career, managing the ups and downs of his prolific acting career and the many different pressures of DIRECTING TV. 

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]]> 3709 Allison Munn Brian and Allison discuss Broadway, television and roller derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Mar 2025 23:49:00 -0000 full 1 1 GLISTEN+ Brian and Allison discuss Broadway, television and roller derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brian and Allison discuss Broadway, television and roller derby.

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