Podcasts about ACME Comedy Theatre

Expecting the Unexpected & Learning to Pivot – The Verdict with Tom Feher Episode 10 Joseph Limbaugh has over 30 years of professional Improv and Theatre experience. He was one of the original founders of Dad's Garage Theatre in Atlanta Georgia and was the Improv Director there for 4 years, he taught professionally at NYFA (The New York Film Academy) in Los Angeles, and was the head of the Improv school and sketch program at the ACME Comedy Theatre in Los Angeles. Brian Breiter is a civil trial lawyer practicing since 1995 in the area of Plaintiff's Personal Injury. He uses his skills as a professional actor for 30 years in the courtroom and depositions like no other in his field. Brian has performed over a 1,000 improvisation shows with ACME Comedy Theater, The Groundlings, Second City Los Angeles, Improv Theater, UCB, IO West, Westside Comedy Theater, Laughing Gas as well as others. Brian is a founding member of The Liquid Radio Players an improvised 1940's Radio Show. That is what you see on the surface. Listen to this episode of The Verdict where we dive deeper!   In this episode:   -How to develop greater awareness of non-verbal communication -Facilitating a deeper connection and understanding of people through body language and tone -Overcoming stage fright -Presenting facts and client stories in a compelling way -How to effectively think on your feet in the courtroom I hope you enjoyed the episode! Improv for Trial was so generous to share their story and give us some insight into improv in the courtroom Please let me know your thoughts!   Connect with Improv for Trial:   Website: www.improvfortrial.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvfortrial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImprovForTrial   Connect with Tom Feher:   Website:    www.feherlawfirm.com  Facebook: @feherlaw Instagram: @feherlawapc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we gear up for the Booking Magnet LIVE 2022 Annual Actors Conference, I'm pleased to introduce you to Chelsey Crisp. Enjoy this interview and be sure to connect with us on social media to share your takeaways. Xo! - Christine Connect with Chelsey Crisp here: Instagram- chelseycrisp Website- http://www.chelseycrisp.com/ About Chelsey… Chelsey is an American actress, best known as Honey from ABC's Fresh Off the Boat and Jesse in the indie rom-com In-Lawfully Yours. She can be seen next in the UK remake of Call My Agent and NBC's Young Rock. Originally from Arizona, she grew up doing children's and community theatre in Phoenix. She studied theatre at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Shakespeare at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford. She made her TV debut crying and/or dying on shows such as CSI Miami, NCIS and Scare Tactics. She enjoys alternating comedic and dramatic projects, especially sitcoms and indie films. She's appeared in The Office, The League, New Girl, Mike & Molly, Better off Ted, Happy Endings, and Rizzoli & Isles, among others. She also starred in the indie films In-Lawfully Yours, Life With Dog, Bleed, Reconciliation, and the recent Cannes coup de coeur winner Just Do You. Chelsey maintains her love for live performance through improv and sketch comedy. She's held residency at ACME Comedy Theatre, while also performing at the Comedy Central Stage, IoWest, Hollywood Fringe Festival and SF Sketchfest, among other LA stages. She also spent a year abroad writing and directing shows for Universal Studios Singapore. In one of her favorite parts to date, Chelsey improvised the role of Chloe, a contestant on the mock reality game show The Joe Schmo Show, where she met her husband, screenwriter Rhett Reese. The two live in Los Angeles with their sons. Join us at the BOOKING MAGNET LIVE 2022 - Actors Conference Learn more: https://bookingmagnetlive.com/ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actresschristinehorn HBA Website: http://hollywoodboundactors.com/ My Official Website: http://christinehorn.com/ JOIN OUR HOLLYWOOD BOUND ACTORS ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollywoodboundactors/ JOIN OUR HOLLYWOOD BOUND ACTORS TEXT COMMUNITY: Text the word HBA to (470) 666-7011. Standard messaging and data rates apply. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-bound-actor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-bound-actor/support

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Emmy Winning Actress, Author and Animal Advocate, Carolyn HennesyAbout Harvey's guestA Los Angeles native and self proclaimed studio-brat, Carolyn has been in over 100 theatrical productions spanning the LA, regional and international theatre scenes.   If you ask her nicely she'll recite the list of her plays for you and then she'll recite it again…backwards.  Having trained at American Conservatory Theatre and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London as well as earning a dramatic scholarship to the California State University at Northridge, she has played such distinguished houses as the Mark Taper Forum, Arizona Theatre Company and the Geary Stage.  She also studied with the Groundlings in the early ‘90s and became a member of the Sunday Company.  From there she moved to the main company at the ACME Comedy Theatre and was a founding member of the all-female improv troupe, “Ovaryaction”.  She is the 2001 recipient of the prestigious Natalie Schafer Award for Outstanding Comedic Actress given by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle and has been featured as an “Actor's Actor” in the industry publication Backstage-West.   Among other accolades, the LA Stage Alliance has honored her with an Ovation Award, which she hosted in 2011, and in 2010 she added the words “Emmy nominated” (General Hospital) to her list of achievements.Most recently,  Carolyn dazzled as the deliciously vicious “Rosalyn Harris” on Alan Ball's critically acclaimed HBO series TRUE BLOOD.  Hennesy joined the cast for the fifth season of the sleek vampires-meet-world saga and fast became a fan favorite.  As Rosalyn, the ageless vamp with a Texas twang, Hennesy was at the top of her game, tossing one-liners like firecrackers, occasionally enjoying a juicy stake, and gleefully partaking in old-timey interrogation.Prior to TRUE BLOOD, Hennesy is best known for her memorable work as “Barb Coman” on ABC's COUGAR TOWN and for an Emmy nominated run as “Diane Miller” on ABC's GENERAL HOSPITAL.  Kids across America also know her as the hilariously haughty Mrs. Chesterfield on Disney Channel's JESSIE.  On the big screen, Hennesy's credits include CLICK starring Adam Sandler, LEGALLY BLONDE 2 with Reese Witherspoon, and TERMINATOR 3 starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.Hennesy's creative endeavors also include a successful career as a writer.  She created the wildly popular “Pandora” (Bloomsbury USA) children's book series as well as penned the New York Times Bestseller “The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli” (Hyperion).  To see more, click on “Books.”When not on set, Hennesy is privileged to lend her time and talent to a number of causes including caring for our wounded warriors and helping those with debilitating physical issues regain their self-esteem, but chief among all causes is the issue of animal rescue.Now, all of that is well and good, but the big news is that Carolyn has become a flying trapeze artist.  No lie.  Just look at her hands.  If you really want to get her talking, just ask her, “Hey Carolyn, how's that layout coming along?!”For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com https://carolynhennesy.com/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carolyn-Hennesy-Fan-Page/219399211420702https://twitter.com/carolynhennesy#carolynhennesy  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

From a hardened criminal turned tournament combatant to a delusional patient of a psychiatrist, and aHarvard graduate who specializes in numerical analysis, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director,producer, and actor Josh Lawson has brought captivating characters and compelling projects to life on screenfor over a decade, solidifying himself as “one to watch” as not only an actor but as a filmmaker.This year Lawson can be seen starring as rogue mercenary Kano in Warner Bros' action-adventure featurefilm, “Mortal Kombat.” Directed by Simon McQuaid and produced by James Wan (“Aquaman”), the film followsCole Young (Lewis Tan), a young MMA fighter who embarks on a journey to unlock his supernatural abilities tosave his family, and stop the evil powers of the Outworld. During his quest he aligns himself with experiencedwarriors; Kano (Lawson), Liu Kang, and Kung Lao, as they prepare to stand with Earth's greatest champions ina high stakes battle for the universe. “Mortal Kombat" will be released simultaneously in theaters worldwide,and on HBO Max April 16, 2021.In addition to “Mortal Kombat,” Lawson will return to comedy in the indie feature “Long StoryShort” (StudioCanal). The film, which Lawson penned, directed, and stars in, tells the story of a man namedTeddy who wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover that every few minutes he's jumping forward tothe next year of his life. “Long Story Short” will debut in Australia on February 11, 2021. Lawson will also staropposite Simon Baker and Yael Stone in the upcoming drama “Blaze” (Causeway Films) which is currently inpost production.An accomplished writer and director, in 2018 Lawson was nominated for his first Academy Award in the BestLive Action Short Film category, for “The Eleven O'Clock.” The short film, which Lawson directed, wrote, andstarred in entertained audiences as they watched a delusional patient of a psychiatrist believing he is actuallythe psychiatrist. The film spent nearly two years screening at festivals, gaining traction and rave reviews whileshowcasing Lawson's unique brand of comedy.In 2014 Lawson made his directorial debut with “The Little Death,” which he concurrently wrote, and starred in.The film, which tells the story of the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney, was met with criticalacclaim, winning the Audience Award, Narrative Spotlight at the 2015 SXSW Film Festival, the AudienceAward, Open Horizons at the Thessaloniki Film Festival, and procuring dozens of nominations at the AustralianAcademy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards, the Australian Film Critics Association Awards, theAustralian Writers' Guild, the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, and The São Paulo International FilmFestival. Additional film credits for Lawson include starring as James Murdoch in Lionsgate's 2019 dramafeature “Bombshell” opposite Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman, and Charlize Theron, “Anchorman 2: The LegendContinues” (Paramount Pictures) opposite Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, and Paul Rudd, festival darling “BecomingBond” (Delirio Films, Hulu) and “The Campaign” (Warner Bros) alongside Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis.On the television front Lawson is best known for his starring role as Doug Guggenheim on Showtime's awardwinning, critically acclaimed series “House of Lies.” For five seasons Lawson captivated audiences as thebrilliant, quintessential math geek Doug, alongside Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle, Kristin Bell, andBen Schwartz. Lawson also recently appeared on the hit NBC comedy series “Superstore” as Tate.Lawson was born and raised in Brisbane, and attended St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. He graduatedfrom the National Institute of Dramatic Art, and studied in Los Angeles at The Second City, The Groundlings,ACME Comedy Theatre and I.O. West. While working in film and television keeps Lawson busy, he recentlytook on the title of poet, publishing his first book of poetry entitled Struggling Heartist (March 2020). Lawsonpublished his debut children's book Shoo Grumpers Shoo! in 2018, and will release “The InterNOT” later thisyear. Lawson currently splits his time between Queensland and Los Angeles, and enjoys traveling the worldwith his dog, Moose.Follow Josh on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thatjoshlawson/Follow The Story Box on Social MediaINSTAGRAM ► - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ TWITTER ► - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom FACEBOOK ► - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast WEBSITE ► - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! Apple Podcast ► - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify ► - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ WATCH HERE:YouTube ► - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. 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From 2009: We're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Acme Comedy Theatre. Joining us first will be Dan Kane, the owner of the theatre. He’ll then be joined by the theatre’s founder and director, Travis Oates, who will be followed in succession by performers Julie Wittner, Kevin Small, Jen Parker, Rich Keith and Claudia Dolph.

On this episode of Talking Late Night, Max interviews Tara Ochs, a performer, improviser, writer of her own one-woman show "White Woman in Progress," and actress in the critically-acclaimed movie "Selma." Tara realized her love for performing at a young age when she would reenact Saturday Night Live sketches for her church. When she went to college at Florida State University, she got involved with the Wham-O Players (the group who would later form Dad's Garage Theatre Company). After graduating, Tara moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in theatre and comedy (and also to improvise with Dad's!). She's performed all over (Los Angeles, London, Berlin, the Ocean) with a lot of different people (Damon Wayan's "The Underground," ComedySportz LA, ACME Comedy Theatre, London TheatreSports, Second City). Tara also acted in the movie "Selma," playing the role of Viola Liuzzo. This role led her to write her one-woman show entitled "White Woman in Progress," which ran in early 2017 at 7 Stages Theatre in Atlanta. You can find Tara performing and teaching regularly at Dad's Garage, follow her on Twitter, and check her out as VP of Development over at Picture It Productions! Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to like and share our Facebook page here, and also rate and leave us a review on iTunes!

Today's Guest: Jonathan Bennett, actor, Van Wilder: Freshman Year, Mean Girls Order 'Van Wilder: Freshman Year' starring Jonathan Bennett, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the DVD cover above! When I was a freshman at the University of Miami back in 1978, Animal House was all the rage and the coolest guys on campus wanted to be like “Otter,” played by Peter Riegert. He knew all the girls, glided through school and was envied by all the guys. Well, it’s 30 years later—damn, where did the time go—and now all the young college dudes want to be like another National Lampoon character: Van Wilder. There have been two Van Wilder movies and two talented actors who played the smooth, suave young dude: Ryan Reynolds—whatever happened to him?—and my guest tonight, Jonathan Bennett, who starred in National Lampoon’s Van Wilder: Freshman Year. JONATHAN BENNETT podcast excerpt: "There are more Vans down in the pipeline... I will play Van Wilder until I'm 90, I love that character so much. We can do Van Wilder: The Senior Years and do it in the retirement home!" A heavy responsibility befalls the man who wears the crown of a guy like Van Wilder, the model of horny, party-going young men everywhere, but I suspect Young Master Bennett can handle the pressure—he’s made a cottage industry of being second to step in time-honored roles, including starring as Bo Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning. You may have also seen him in Mean Girls as Lindsay Lohan’s boyfriend, Bachelor Party Vegas, opposite Kal Pen of Harold & Kumar fame, or in the Steve Martin movie Cheaper By the Dozen 2 as Bud McNulty. But this Saturday night, September 19 at 8 p.m., he faces a real challenge as celebrity host of Acme Comedy Theatre’s “Acme Saturday Night.” Jonathan Bennett Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • Wikipedia • IMDB • Cake Wars on Food Network Kicking Through the Ashes: My Life As A Stand-up in the 1980s Comedy Boom by Ritch Shydner. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above!     The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

Today's Guest: Mayim Bialik, actress, "The Big Bang Theory," "Blossom" [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="214"] Mayim Bialik, star of 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Blossom'[/caption] Order 'The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season' from Amazon.com by clicking on the DVD cover above! (2010) To be honest, I didn’t want to play the opening theme from the long-running NBC family series, “Blossom.” But it certainly reminds you of how well known its star, Mayim Bialik, was before she largely dropped out of show business to be a wife and mother, right? MAYIM BIALIK AUDIO EXCERPT: "There are people who are very protective over Sheldon. But what would it look like if there was a possibility of compatibility for Sheldon? To say it's not high on his list of priorities is absolutely true... Anyone, theoretically, can be enticed. Even Sheldon."   Mayim's Vegan Table: More than 100 Great-Tasting and Healthy Recipes from My Family to Yours by Mayim Bialik. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above! The actress who once played the young Bette Midler character in the weepy chick flick Beaches is all grown up now and has returned to the small screen in a powerful way in recent months, including episodes of the Brad Garrett Fox comedy ‘Til Death and, probably more importantly, as Sheldon’s blind date on “The Big Bang Theory.” Whoa. Will she be Sheldon's girlfriend in the fall? Is this the biggest development since Schrodinger’s Cat? While we’re all waiting to find out, you’ve got another opportunity to see the many sides of Mayim Bialik. On Saturday, June 19, Mayim will be the celebrity guest host of ACME Saturday Night at the ACME Comedy Theatre in Los Angeles. Show time is 7 p.m. Pacific. Studio tickets are $10 online, $15 at the door. You can order tickets or watch the show live online free: http://www.acmecomedy.com. Mayim Bialik Website • Facebook • Twitter • Order The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season from Amazon.com Order 'Will Eisner: A Spirited Life' (2nd Edition) by Bob Andelman, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover above!   The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

Jamie Kaler was born September 14, 1964 in Hooksett, New Hampshire, USA and is an American stand-up comedian/actor who has gained fame by portraying the character Mike Callahan on the TBS comedy "My Boys". Kaler is the current host of "America: Facts vs. Fiction" on American Heroes Channel. He has appeared on such talk shows as the Late Late Show as well as having a role on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and had a recurring role on Will and Grace. Kaler also lends his voice to the show Robot Chicken, as the suicidal blooper host. He is a member of the ACME Company, ACME Comedy Theatre's top-level sketch company and has also made guest appearances on Friends, The King of Queens and Monk. His film credits include Spanglish (2004) and The Family Stone (2005). Before beginning his comedic career, Kaler graduated from Boston University. He was then commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and stationed in San Diego before realizing he wanted to be an actor. After resigning his commission, he started performing in comedy clubs and eventually became involved in the Los Angeles comedy scene. Jamie was the guest on the Adam Carolla Podcast on May 14, 2009. He was also a guest on the Chewin It with Kevin & Steve Podcast on July 23, 2014. jamiekaler.com

Jamie Kaler was born September 14, 1964 in Hooksett, New Hampshire, USA and is an American stand-up comedian/actor who has gained fame by portraying the character Mike Callahan on the TBS comedy "My Boys". Kaler is the current host of "America: Facts vs. Fiction" on American Heroes Channel. He has appeared on such talk shows as the Late Late Show as well as having a role on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and had a recurring role on Will and Grace. Kaler also lends his voice to the show Robot Chicken, as the suicidal blooper host. He is a member of the ACME Company, ACME Comedy Theatre's top-level sketch company and has also made guest appearances on Friends, The King of Queens and Monk. His film credits include Spanglish (2004) and The Family Stone (2005). Before beginning his comedic career, Kaler graduated from Boston University. He was then commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and stationed in San Diego before realizing he wanted to be an actor. After resigning his commission, he started performing in comedy clubs and eventually became involved in the Los Angeles comedy scene. Jamie was the guest on the Adam Carolla Podcast on May 14, 2009. He was also a guest on the Chewin It with Kevin & Steve Podcast on July 23, 2014. jamiekaler.com

Steve Cooper talks with actor/comedian Jamie Kaler. Jamie gained fame by portraying the character Mike Callahan on the TBS comedy My Boys. He has appeared on such talk shows as the Late Late Show as well as having a role on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother and had a recurring role on Will and Grace. He also lends his voice to the show Robot Chicken as the suicidal blooper host. He is a member of the ACME Company, Acme Comedy Theatre's top-level sketch company and has made guest appearances on Monk, Friends and numerous other shows. He is a touring stand-up comic, has been seen in dozens of national commercials and is the host of the History Channel's show America: Facts vs. Fiction.

Kira sits down with actor, comedian, and dad, Jamie Kaler. Jamie is an American stand-up comedian and actor who has gained fame by portraying the character Mike Callahan on the TBS comedy "My Boys". He has appeared on such talk shows as the Late Late Show as well as having a role on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and had a recurring role on Will and Grace. Kaler also lends his voice to the show Robot Chicken, as the suicidal blooper host. He is a member of the ACME Company, ACME Comedy Theatre's top-level sketch company and has also made guest appearances on Friends and Monk. Before beginning his comedic career, Kaler graduated from Boston University. He was then commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and stationed in San Diego before realizing he wanted to be an actor. After resigning his commission, he started performing in comedy clubs and eventually became involved in the Los Angeles comedy scene.

Media Nite Radio welcomes to the airwaves veteran character actress Dale Raoul.  HBO audiences know her from her portrayal of Maxine Fortenberry on the HBO hit drama, True Blood.  But before True Blood came calling, Dale worked in a myriad of stage, film, and televison productions such as films, The Mexican with Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt, The Lawnmower Man with 007 Pierce Brosnan, primetime television, ABC'sThe Middle, HBO'sSix Feet Under, NYPD Blue, etc.   Dale started her career in acting at the age of 6 when she played the role of the mother in the first grade play.  Frome that moment on, Dale was in love with acting and the courage to actually pursue her passion. In addition to her other acting jobs, Dale has also been portraying  the role of  Sylvia Sterling in Scandal Crest, a new improvised soap opera TV series from the World famous ACME Comedy Theatre in Hollywood, CA.     You can catch Dale in the next installment of Scandal Crest on Nov. 16 at ACME.  Currently filming the drama, Untold due out in 2013.

Critically acclaimed original cast member of Saturday Night Live Laraine Newman talks about her career today in theatre, film, television and animation. Emmy Award nominated Producer/Writer Eugene Pack discusses his 2009 Off-Broadway Drama Desk Award-winning show Celebrity Autobiography which continues to sweep the country with a diverse cast of rotating stars such as Newman, Florence Henderson, Roger Bart, Lainie Kazan and Fred Willard, Brook Shields, etc. who will read and act out jaw-dropping vignettes excerpted from celebrity tell-all books. The show next plays Hollywood’s Acme Comedy Theatre. The Breakdown Services/State of the Arts Sweepstakes selects a weekly prize winner; while the Live Arts Calendar highlights the National Ballet of Canada’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in the Music Center of Los Angeles. Pack shares an embarrassing moment as a performer. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Jamey Giddens and Luke Kerr are joined by Days of Our Lives star Molly Burnett, who previews her upcoming gig as host of ACME's Hollywood Saturday Night this September 17. Burnett also dishes about "DAYS 2.0" and the returns of Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans), Drake Hogestyn (John Black) and Mathew Ashford (Jack Deveraux) to the soap opera. How will Melanie deal with her dad Daniel's (Shawn Christian) new girlfriend Jennifer's (Melissa Reeves) wacky ex-husband Jack (Ashford) returning to Salem? Burnett promises Melanie will be all up in that mix! The actress also shares her hopes to one-day work with exiting TV mom Crystal Chappell again and reveals what it's been like to share so much screen time with daytime legend Suzanne Rogers (Maggie). If you are in the SoCal area, you won't want to miss this funny lady at ACME Comedy Theatre (located at 135 N. La Brea Ave Hollywood, CA 90036) for Hollywood Saturday Night, starting at 8 pm. PST. on Sept. 17. Not in LA? watch the show streaming live at www.acmecomedy.com.

They may play the best of frenemies on NBC Daytime's Days of Our Lives, but legions of fans are positively "Chill" with the possibilty of Chad and Will sharing more than a few benefits on the soap. On today's Daytime Confidential podcast, Luke and Jamey welcome Casey Deidrick and Chandler Massey, who this Saturday, March 12 at 7 pm PST, will co-host the hottest sketch comedy show in Los Angeles, ACME Saturday Night. Casey and Chandler's co-hosting gig comes on the heels of their recent appearance in ACME's new improvisational showcase, Celebrity Improv Mashup. Are two of soaps fave teen hunks preparing for dual careers as comedians? You'll think so after this podcast. Casey and Chandler also comment on the phenomenon that is "Chill", revealing their thoughts on the possibilty of their popular characters being Friends of Glee. Then they dish about the onscreen ladies in their lives, Camila Banus, who plays Will Horton's onscreen squeeze Gabi and newcomer Kate Mansi who plays Abby Deveraux, the newly-returned legacy character who has caught Chad's eye. Chandler gives up deets on what it's like working opposite soap superstar Alison Sweeney, who plays his mom Sami on the sudser, while Casey reveals whether or not Joe Mascolo (Stefano) is as scary in real life as he seems on TV. Deidrick also waxes about working his new onscreen sibs James Scott (EJ) and Renee Jones (Lexie). Luke gets to the bottom of why Chandler was given the nickname "Bam-Bam" in college, while Jamey and Chandler bond over their respective, brilliant turns in the cult musical Little Shop of Horrors. Jamey also gets Casey to open up about his real-life breakup with DAYS costar Molly Burnett (Melanie) and whether or not he'll be returning to the hilarious, webisoap Empire for another guest spot next season. Tune in to this podcast to find out why Casey tweeted after the chat @ScuseCaseyD @jamey_giddens "Best. Interview. Ever". Be sure to check out Casey Deidrick and Chandler Massey this weekened co-hosting ACME Saturday Night, located at the ACME Comedy Theatre (135 N. La Brea Ave Hollywood, CA 90036). Not in SoCal? No prob. Watch the show live at www.acmecomedy.com

In what may be the wildest Daytime Confidential podcast episode since, well Michael Muhney (sidenote: What IS in the water in Genoa City?), Luke and Jamey welcome Christian LeBlanc aka bad boy-turned barrister Michael Baldwin from The Young and the Restless, who this Saturday night, August 28, 2010, will be hosting the hottest sketch comedy show in Los Angeles—ACME Saturday Night at the ACME Comedy Theatre (located at 135 N. La Brea Avenue in Hollywood). Honey chile, the spirits of Tennessee Williams, Faulkner and Margaret Mitchell were all circling the roof of the "DC Studios", as Luke tried to keep up with two bad ol' boys from the South! When Jamey and Christian weren't cuttin' up, talking in affected, over-the-top Southern accents about sketch comedy, the theatre, the fine art of Southern fried put downs and sugar tits, Christian managed to reveal which of his 3,745 Daytime Emmys means the most to him. He also waxed poetic about the art of transforming a dastardly soap villain into a beloved hero. But does he miss "Evil Michael"? His answer may surprise you. LeBlanc also talks about what it's like working with several of his lovely leading ladies, Tracey Bregman (Lauren), Michelle "The Staff" Stafford (Phyllis) and Lauralee Bell, who recently reprised the role of Michael's one-time stalking victim Christine "Cricket" Blair Grainger Romalotti Williams. He also discussed his thoughts on the Sarah Smythe storyline and Michael and Lauren's current scenes opposite the newly-christened Jill Fenmore (Jess Walton). Is he excited about former As The World Turns' leading lady Maura West coming to Genoa City as Michael's former co-conspirator Diane Jenkins? You'll have to download the podcast to find out. Speaking of World Turns, what are LeBlanc's thoughts on the soap where he got his start, coming to an end this September? The New Orleans native— who still owns property there— also speaks to the amazing resilience of his people, who are continuing to rebuild the Crescent City after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina five years ago. This Podcast on a Hot Tin Roof will go down as one of the most insanely-soaptasic hours Luke and Jamey have ever attempted to host.

Jackson Montgomery is back, and we've got him! On today's episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, Luke and Jamey talk to All My Children veteran and all around nice guy Walt Willey, who recently reprised his signature role as Erica Kane's most enduring lover on the sudser. This Friday, April 9 at 9 pm Willey will be appearing at SoCal's hottest spot for sketch comedy, ACME Comedy Theatre, where he will be hosting "Unscripted Hollywood Dream Role". Willey offers DC listeners a preview of his upcoming show, and gives his hilarious reaction to having witnessed the infamous Kato Kaelin hosting the show when he first visited ACME. "He's held up good since the white van days," Willey quips. Then the discussion shifts, of course, to what it's like for Willey to be back in Pine Valley— by way of Los Angeles instead of New York— and to be working again with the likes of Rebecca Budig, Vincent Irizarry, Julia Barr, and of course the unforgettable Susan Lucci. It's an interview Pine Valley lovers and comedy buffs alike won't wanna miss! If you are in the SoCal area be sure to go see Walt Willey in ACME Comedy Theatre's "Unscripted Hollywood Dream Role" this Friday night at 9 pm. ACME Comedy Theatre is located at 135 N. La Brea Ave Hollywood, CA 90036. For everyone else, you can watch the show being streamed live at www.acmecomedy.com. We will also be posting a reminder with the link on the blog before the show.

Ilene Kristen, Roxy on ABC's One Life to Live, will be making a return appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! Ilene is scheduled to sing on the popular comedy show "ACME Saturday Night" at ACME Comedy Theatre in Hollywood Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Michael Steger from The CW's 90210 will be serving as host, and Kristen will perform three songs as the show's musical guest. "ACME Saturday Night" will also stream live at 8 p.m. PT on www.acmecomedy.com

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McCarty's new Direct-to-DVD adult film Flawless: From Beauty Queen to Porn Queen is on sale now from Vivid Entertainment. From TMZ, to Perez Hilton, to Entertaiment Tonight, everyone in Hollywood was talking about McCarty. On today's episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, McCarty reveals all about her controversial career move to Luke and Jamey.McCarty talks with DC about what led to her embarking on such an uncharted career path. She tells how she pitched the idea for Flawless, and served as a co-writer on the project. McCarty explains why she strove to make Flawless the type of adult film that appeals to women, as well as men. She admits to being nervous about how her new venture will be perceived. Will her Passions fans be receptive to Flawless? Did the current state of the U.S. economy and lack of roles for actors facing a streamlined pilot season and a potential SAG Strike play a factor in her decision to do porn? Most importantly, what would Passions' Edna (Kathleen Noone) have to say?The soap vet shares her brief encounters with late Passions creator James E. Reilly, and weighs in on the poignance of Passions being cancelled shortly before his death. Is McCarty still in touch with any of her daytime costars like Galen Gering or McKenzie Westmore, both of whom have returned to soaps, if so, what are their thoughts on Flawless? Is McCarty afraid her adult film turn will prevent a possible return to daytime in the future? Her answers might surprise you.The Miss USA 1991 then offers her perspect on the pageant mom phenomenon, made notorious by the Jon Benet Ramsey Case, as well as movies like Little Miss Sunshine and the upcoming WE reality show Little Miss Perfect. Finally, McCarty talks about her stint tonight, hosting ACME this Week, the popular sketch comedy show, that has boasted Ilene Kristen, Bryan Datillo, Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris) and Arianne Zucker as recent hosts. Will McCarty spoof her soap career? Her pageant career? Her porn career? All of the above? It's an interview you won't want to miss. Then for those of you in Los Angeles, head on over to Acme Comedy Theatre, located at 135 N La Brea Avenue, L.A., 90036, at 8 pm to catch the show.