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The Sunset Drive Podcast hosted by Anthony Smith is about stripping down the formality of a typical interview and having a casual 3 sided conversation simulating late-night drive quality heart to hearts. Here’s the plot twist though, we all get to learn about our guests' involvement in the movie and tv industry. So crack open a soda, buckle up and enjoy the ride. This podcast is rated 13+.

Anthony Smith


    • Jan 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES

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    professional imposter syndrome, what's that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 40:52


    In today' episode, we dive into professional imposter syndrome, which I know sounds like a heavy topic but I swear after asking around found out its a really common phenomenon and 99% of the time unjustified. its something 3 out of 5 people experience regardless of how incredible they are at what they do. But why? Is it cause we're entering phase 1 of our career, is it cause we have a lot riding on how well we perform? let's unpack

    I Thought It Was A Date with Larry Saperstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 82:46


    I Thought It Was A Date with Larry Saperstein

    A New Beginning - To recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 18:42


    Anthony sits down and recaps Season 1 and teases returning guests. Story times and promotes a new Sunset Drive that is a bit more off the cuff and prevalent to the guests as people.

    Honorary French Person With Andrew Barth Feldman (ft. The Hangout)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 62:35


    Andrew Barth Feldman from Disney +' High School Musical, The Musical: The Series and Dear Evan Hansen talks all things season 2, his relationship with his cast like Larry Saperstein, Matt Cornett, Olivia Rose Keegan & Joshua Bassett. His admission to Harvard in a new arts program. How he landed the role of the french exchange student; Antoine. We talk about his transition from Broadway to the TV screen, his relationship with his OCD, his songwriting and Every Pretty Girl. We touch on his time on Dear Evan Hansen and how he juggled 5 shows a week, school, college applications and his mom's passing. We wrap up the episode singing some Disney classics.

    Crying In A Chipotle with HSMTMTS & Dear Evan Hansen's Roman Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 78:59


    Roman Banks from Disney +' High School Musical, The Musical: The Series and Dear Evan Hansen talks all things season 2, singing some Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Andrew Barth Feldman & Joe Serafini. We talk about some of the most expensive rents in the world, Ben Platt, his debut EP Days and what it was like infiltrating such a tight knit cast when the show had a lot of attention back in January.

    Giving You the Whole Nine with Love Victor's Bebe Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 73:46


    Bebe Wood from Hulu's Love, Victor talks all things season 2, her take on Venji vs. Vahim. Debating season 2's most controversial moments. Her own music, behind the scenes chess games with Michael Cimino and George Sear and the potential queer storyline her character, Lake, could have in season 2. Overall this episode is the definition of beautiful chaos.

    From Recurring to Main with HSMTMTS' Joe Serafini

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 39:10


    Joe Serafini from Disney +' High School Musical, The Musical: The Series talks all things season 2, singing musical classics of the likes of Tangled, Driver's License, Beauty & The Beast and more, a potential #SEBLOS kiss, getting his degree, tips for going after Broadway. We also discuss his favourite music idols, Rupaul's Drag Race and overall becoming best friends in the span of 38 minutes.

    A Billion And One Sorrys With HSMTMTS' Matt Cornett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 64:57


    Matt Cornett from Disney +' High School Musical, The Musical: The Series talks all things season 2, the future of his character EJ on the show, his potential future career, his bromance with offscreen best friend and on screen friendemy Joshua Bassett, his growing up in Arkansa and how moving to California changed him. We also give out uninformed dating advice.

    All Hair And All Talent With HSMTMTS' Dara Renee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 30:58


    Dara Renee from Disney +' High School Musical, The Musical: The Series talks all things season 2, talks about the development of Kourtney and her character's relationship in season 2. We talk about what life as a black girl is like in Hollywood, her experience with harassment and racism being on the show. Bullying back in High School and episode 2 of HSMTMTS.

    We're Here, We're Queer With HSMTMTS' Julia Lester

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 61:04


    Julia Lester from Disney +' High School Musical, The Musical: The Series talks all things season 2, talks about the development of Ashlyn & Big Red's relationship in season 2. We talk about what it was like behind closed doors to work on the most talked about TV show of early 202. We talk about the potential future of her own music career. The importance of being queer and our love for musical theatre. Oh... and we also discuss the context of some of her most cryptic Instagram posts.

    As You Should With HSMTMTS' Frankie Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 38:02


    Frankie Rodriguez from Disney +' High School Musical, The Musical: The Series talks all things season 2, comes clean on his relationship with longtime rumoured boyfriend Joe Serafini, gives Tinder profiles some solid notes to improve, the future of Carlos and Seb, BTS on the iconic on set music videos. We also discuss being queer in Hollywood, LGBTQIA+ typecasting and a whole lot of hilarious tangents.

    Screw The Labels With HSMTMTS' Larry Saperstein

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 60:47


    Larry Saperstein from Disney +' High School Musical, The Series talks all things season 2, new music, filming in Utah in the world state we're in, his love for Colleen Ballinger, the future of his character 'Big Red', and Julia Lester's character 'Ashlyn' relationship. We also discuss identity, and the pressure social media puts on giving ourselves labels. This is the first episode of the HSMTMTS podcast leg.

    YES MA'AM with Jadah Marie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 53:41


    JADAH MARIE FROM JULIE & THE PHANTOMS ON SEASON 2? DESCENDANTS, MUSIC & COSTARS and more.

    TRUST that part with Meg Donnelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 56:16


    MEG DONNELLY TALKS ZOMBIES 3, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, MUSIC, ACTING & ANXIETY Sunset Drive Podcast.

    Musicals and Movie's Fairy God Father; Kenny Ortega

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 49:27


    Kenny Ortega from Julie & The Phantoms on the possible season 2, Michael Jackson, High School Musical: The Musical, The Series, The future of his career and his long line fo credits. Special guest Ricardo Reyes. Episode hosted by Anthony Smith

    Taylor Kare On The Rocks, With A Bobby's Twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 65:05


    Taylor Kare from Julie and The Phantoms on Asian Representation, Acting, Mixology, Musical Theatre, Photography and more.

    We're Classy But Never Trashy With Madison Reyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 89:43


    Madison Reyes from Julie And The Phantoms talks LatinX women in the industry, her own music and shooting the show. Sunset Drive Podcast hosted by Anthony Smith is all about having those late night drive type conversations and bringing it to podcast form. Here’s the plot twist though, it’s all about stripping down the formality of a generic interview and learning about the people behind some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names. So crack open a soda, buckle up and enjoy the ride.

    Rolling On Anxiety With Owen Joyner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 84:54


    Owen Patrick Joyner from Netflix's Julie And The Phantoms comes on the pod to talk about his struggle with anxiety, the entertainment industry, Nickelodeon, Broadway music and more.

    The Deep Dish with Julie And The Phantom's Jeremy Shada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 37:25


    Jeremy Shada from Julie And The Phantoms talks voice acting, married life, Julie and The Phantoms and his music career.

    If you're in your 20s...Good Luck Charlie With Bradley Steven Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 62:47


    In this episode with Bradley Steven Perry, we talk about his journey from Disney to college, his time on Good Luck Charlie, Mighty Med, Lab Rats. His time at USC, Hubie Halloween and so much more. If you haven't seen Bradley on your TV in a while. This is your time to catch up!

    No Simp Season With Tori & Savannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 71:42


    First episode of Sunset Drive after dark. In this episode, we give relationship advice!

    On Wednesdays, Savannah Lee May Wears Pink!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 65:15


    In this episode Savannah Lee May from Julie And The Phantoms talks all things Mean Girls, hanging out in Vancouver, Dirty Candy's impact on LGBTQ+ Julie Fans, her journey from Texas to the pink wig, her experience working with Kenny Ortega and talking all things cast mates ( Madison Reyes, Charlie Gillespie, Owen Joyner, Jeremy Shada & Victoria Caro).

    The One Where Tori Caro Got 3 Brothers Out Of Sunset Curve (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 39:19


    In this episode with guest co-host Sara Rose Freedman, we find out about Julie And The Phantom's Tori Caro's food cravings, her love for friends and how similar some of the cast members are to Friends characters, how brother-like Charlie Gillespie, Jeremy Shada & Owen Joyner were on set. What it takes to do what she does and how she almost got to play Dirty Candy's Carrie.

    The One Where Tori Caro Got To Wear Purple (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 45:27


    In this episode with guest co-host Sara Rose Freedman, we find out about Julie And The Phantom's Tori Caro's journey from dancing conventions to the Netflix screen. The journey from bootcamp with Kenny Ortega, Charlie Gillespie, Madison Reyes, Jeremy Shada, Owen Joyner and Savannah Lee May to the Orpheum. What it's like to be a woman in the industry, Tori's collaboration with designer Soyon An and more. Oh! You also get to find out how she ended up with the purple wig.

    Meet Anthony & Sara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 34:46


    In this prologue episode, find out about how Anthony & Sara got their toes into the entertainment industry, how this podcast came to be and what their hopes are for the future of Sunset.

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