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We here at Talk About It are so excited about our expansion into helping raise awareness for conditions that are related to epilepsy. One of the conditions at the top of our list is autism spectrum disorder. Did you know that approximately 25-30% of children with ASD will develop epilepsy in their lifetime? But not only are these conditions medically correlated, they also share similarities when it comes to bullying, stigma, job prospects, dating, and everyday life experience. That means, of course, we need to TALK ABOUT IT! Greg sits down in studio with his good friend Holly Robinson Peete, an actress who has lit up our screen since her breakout role in 21 Jump Street in 1987 and has gone on to star in so many of our favorite movies and shows. Together with her husband, former NFL quarterback and Heisman trophy candidate Rodney Peete, they started the HollyRod Foundation to help families battling a Parkinson's diagnosis, but expanded into autism after their eldest son RJ, a twin, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The foundation helps to provide medical, financial, and emotional support for families affected by these conditions. With the guidance and support of his amazing parents, RJ has defied the odds to overcome all of the "nevers" - never saying he loves them, never getting a quality education, never being able to socialize, never being able to hold a job - a stigma that still plagues families dealing with this disorder, and increasingly being mainstreamed by people in power. RJ now is a clubhouse attendant for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and an integral part of their team's family dynamic. Holly and Greg discuss his role on the team, the bullying that their family went through, dating on the spectrum, and the importance of job placement for those with spectrum disorders. This is such a heartwarming episode and you will learn so much! Don't miss it! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Happy New Year from all of us at Talk About It! In this special to kick off the new year, Greg and Nick take a look back at some of the best moments that sparked conversation in 2025 and reflect on what could be learned from them. It was incredibly difficult to narrow down our top moments, since every guest brings such engaging and valuable conversations when talking about their epilepsy journey or their insight into various aspects of being a caregiver or living with epilepsy, but we did our best! As you watch or listen, be sure to go back and watch the full episode on talkaboutit.org, because we really are only skimming the surface of hours of incredible conversation. You did such a great job last year - keep up the great work with journaling, taking medication, getting good sleep and sustaining a good diet and exercise routine, and as always... keep TALKING ABOUT IT! These are some of the moments that we break down in this year-in-review: Epilepsy for Dummies - Elizabeth A. Thiele, MD, PhD, and Lauren Seeley Aguirre distill the entire world of epilepsy - from diagnosis, to treatment, to stigma and the challenges that arise - into one comprehensive book. This episode was incredibly popular, so we naturally had to cover it first! Tony Coelho shares his story of passing the ADA - Former House Representative Tony Coelho goes through his story of incredible persistence as he navigated the difficult hurdles of Congress and administrative pushback to get President George H.W. Bush to sign the ADA into law. He then kept up his spirits to keep battling after the Supreme Court rolled back much of what he fought for, and successfully got President George W. Bush to amend the legislation with a new bill in his favor. As a bonus, we also see Tony Coelho tell his story of standing up for what he believed is right... to the POPE! Sunflower Syndrome - Cal volleyball player Peyton DeJardin and Young Adults With Epilepsy member Abigayle Weitl each shared a story of their epilepsy journey in different episodes with incredibly similar details. Both were misdiagnosed as having a tick disorder when they were young due to an unconscious behavior of waving their fingers in front of their eyes when looking at the sun to trigger a seizure, and then both developed Jeavons syndrome as adults. We often say on this show that you'll never find a mirror, but if you search for your community, they are out there - no matter how rare your condition. Conversations with your Care Team - Dr. Janet Greenwood and Dr. Barry Gidal each joined the podcast this year to answer questions for experts, and they both had great insight into the importance of being open and honest with your healthcare team and the importance of them being open and honest back. Self advocacy is so important, so be sure to keep a journal and write down questions ahead of time so that you make your doctor visits more efficient, and then take notes while in that meeting! Additionally, Dr. Gidal talks about the importance of checking your prescription before leaving the pharmacy to make sure it looks the same. Social Influencing - We see Jaime Simpson and Stanzi Potenza each talking about their social media profiles, and sharing the importance of using your platform to raise awareness about epilepsy. Let this be an inspiration for you to use whatever tools you have - it doesn't have to be social media - to advocate for others and share your story. Communities are so important in the world of epilepsy, so build yours with the thing you love to do! Alan Faneca - In Nick's personal favorite episode, former Pittsburgh Steeler and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Alan Faneca joined the show to talk about his epilepsy journey, and being the dad of a daughter with epilepsy, as well. Speaking of using platforms for advocacy, Alan even included his epilepsy diagnosis in his Hall of Fame Induction speech to inspire others not to give up in the face of adversity. And finally, we hear from Dr. Barry Gidal once more to hear about the positive future for epilepsy research. Be inspired! Use your voice! Go into this year Talking About It and building our community! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
In celebration of a decade of The Force Awakens and 300 episodes of Thank The Maker, we welcome accomplished actor, philanthropist, musician and Resistance Pilot Snap Wexley himself, Greg Grunberg to the show. Please enjoy truly one of the best times we've had recording this program in the past 5 years. Visit TalkAboutIt.orgFollow Greg GrunbergFollow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com!Follow TTM on social media: thankthemakerpod.comDonate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme.Follow the hosts on social media:Adam RussellNick GhanbarianWilliam Ryan KeyMike ForesterJason ChiodoAhsoka, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, The Book of Boba Fett, The Bad Batch, The High Republic, #makesolo2happen, The Mandalorian, Star Wars Visions, Anime, Star Wars Anime, Disney Gallery, Galactic Starcruiser, Halcyon, Chandrila Star Line, Galaxy's Edge, Rogue Squadron, Disney+ Day, Hondo Supply, Armor Party, Kathleen Kennedy, Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars Black Series, Temuera Morrison, Black Krrsantan, Tosche Station, Danny Trejo, Fennec Shand, Ming-Na Wen, Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker, Cad Bane, Princess Leia, Vivien Lyra Blair, Carrie Fisher, Tales of the Jedi, Cassian Andor, Bix Caleen, Brasso, Luthen Rael, Mon Mothma, Vel Sartha, Cinta Kaz, Dedra Meero, Syril Karn, Orson Krennic, Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from your Talk About It family! We are closing an incredible year with a great episode that features people leading the charge from the next generation. The young adults who are receiving the torch to advocate for epilepsy awareness into the future! Greg chats with Abigayle Weitl and Chels Scantland from the Young Adults with Epilepsy organization that aims to provide young adults with resources to gain independence and break stigmas through education, awareness, mental health counseling, and so many incredible programs that they offer. They discuss each of their journeys with epilepsy and how they got involved in the organization, and how they have used their own experiences to impact the lives of the next generations. They also discuss tips for new years celebrations if you have epilepsy, strategies for preserving mental health in a social media world, and the importance of belonging when diagnosed with a condition like epilepsy. Greg then gives thanks for an incredible year we have had and sets his sights on the big things happening next year at Talk About It. We need your help! Like and share this episode, follow Talk About It on YouTube, and get involved in great organizations like Young Adults with Epilepsy! Have a safe and happy holiday season, and we will see you in the new year! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Take a seat on the couch. Take some space. Tell us what's on your mind. This episode is all about therapy! Greg is relatively new to the world of therapy, and there is no guest more fitting to have on this week's episode than his personal therapist Brian Wry! Brian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with his own practice, and he has some great insight into the importance of therapy for anybody, including those affected by epilepsy - whether you are a patient or a caregiver. They discuss how to find a therapist and the patience that it may require, finding a reset for your mind, the nature of human interaction having a positive impact on physiology and the risks of people using resources like Chat GPT as therapy in order to save money. Plus, Greg walks us through the process of creating his "Ticket Bowls" and the value that they have beyond looking really cool! Do not miss this episode, it is so important for you to get your mind right! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Actor Greg Grunberg joins The Neal Haley Show to discuss his deeply personal project, "The Caregiver Series," a partnership with Jazz Pharmaceuticals. As a caregiver to his 26-year-old son Jake, who has epilepsy, Grunberg brings authentic understanding to this production that travels the country meeting caregivers and celebrating their often-overlooked dedication. The series takes participants on personalized adventures—from driving vintage cars to painting sessions with art therapists—creating space for caregivers to reconnect with hobbies they've sacrificed while caring for loved ones. Grunberg emphasizes the universal nature of caregiving, noting that whether dealing with epilepsy, cancer, or other conditions, caregivers share a common bond and shorthand understanding that transcends specific diagnoses.
From all of us at Talk About It!, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This week, we are SERVING up a very special episode that will make you want seconds - an incredible story to watch or listen to while you prep your holiday dinner! Greg chats with Peyton DeJardin, a senior at University of California Berkeley and a force on the volleyball court. When she was just a young girl, she developed a self-induced photosensitive epilepsy or "sunflower syndrome" which later turned into Jeavons syndrome which would sometimes cause upwards of 100 small seizures per day. It took years to correctly diagnose her condition as epilepsy, but despite her diagnosis, she has never let it get in her way. Her competitive spirit and positive attitude make her a volleyball star at Cal, and her awareness and resolve help her to inform others about her condition and point out ways in which environments might trigger her or others to have seizures so that changes can be made. They discuss how lighting can be a trigger for photosensitive epilepsy and how she spreads awareness about that in class or on the court, and her epilepsy journey through being a young kid into her adulthood. Greg also revisits a previous interview about Helmets 4 Helmets because of their UC Berkeley connection, and gives many thanks for Thanksgiving along with tips on how to talk about epilepsy at the dinner table this holiday. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Happy Epilepsy Awareness Month from Talk About It! As the title says, this month is all about making people aware of epilepsy and what to do if you see someone having a seizure. Remember... STAY - Remain with the person until they are awake and alert. SAFE - Keep the person safe and move them away from harm. SIDE - Turn the person on their side and put something soft under their head. For this very special episode, we are talking about something that is SO IMPORTANT but is rarely shared with new parents, febrile seizures. Greg brings on his good friend Trevor Gretzky to share their terrifying story about his daughter having a febrile seizure, and having no idea what was happening or why. How is it possible that young parents aren't prepared for this given how common it is, and how can we all get the message out about febrile seizures? It starts with, you guessed it, talking about it! Do not miss this episode, this is SO important. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Boo! Welcome to the first Halloween Special from Talk About It! This episode is all treats and no tricks. Greg sits down with his good friend who has his fair share of people dressing as his characters for trick-or-treating or Halloween festivities - actor Jeff Daniel Phillips! Jeff has done everything from being the Geico caveman on all of our screens to Herman Munster in Rob Zombie's remake of the classic spooky family, and he joins the podcast to talk about a new project that he wrote, directed and starred in called Cursed in Baja. The movie centers around his character that takes a trip to Mexico in search of his fortune, but has seizure-like episodes that take him into another scary world. They talk about portraying seizures on screen and the best ways to go about those scenes, and the positive and negative examples of that being done. Also, they talk about Halloween, Jeff's work with Rob Zombie, tips for celebrating Halloween when you have epilepsy or are a caregiver to someone with epilepsy, and of COURSE.... the Geico Caveman. This episode is so much fun, you don't want to miss it! Have a safe and happy Halloween, everybody! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Welcome to part two of embracing our dummy-ness! In this episode, Greg continues the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Thiele, a neurologist and epileptologist, and Lauren Aguirre, an author, journalist, epilepsy patient and caregiver to her children that also have epilepsy. They authored the next installment of the incredibly popular "For Dummies" series of books from Wiley, and their book "Epilepsy for Dummies" will be everywhere books are sold at the end of the month, but you can pre-order or download it in digital formats NOW! In this part two, they discuss looking at epilepsy from the perspective of both the patient and the medical professional which really helped them take a wholistic look at the condition for the book, the ketogenic diet, all of the valuable information that can be found within the book, new research in TSC, and stick around for the end because they take rapid fire questions from Greg about epilepsy and caregiving. There is so much valuable information in this episode, which is just a taste of what you will find within the pages of their new book. Seriously, folks, whether you are a patient with epilepsy, a caregiver, an educator, or just a good citizen, you NEED to get your copy! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Do you feel like a dummy sometimes? Are you someone living with epilepsy, caregiving for someone with epilepsy, or want to know what to do in case you have to administer aid to someone having a seizure? Are you a teacher, coach, family member or friend of somebody who has epilepsy and you feel uninformed about epilepsy and wish there was a comprehensive guide for... well.. dummies? FINALLY, the book that everybody needs has arrived! From Wiley, the makers of the "For Dummies" series of books, comes a new installment: Epilepsy for Dummies! Your complete guide to understanding all aspects of the epilepsy journey. Greg sits down with the authors of this book - Dr. Elizabeth Thiel, a neurologist and epileptologist, and Lauren Aguirre, an author, journalist, epilepsy patient and caregiver to her children that also have epilepsy - for a very special TWO PART series that dives into the book and the process of writing it. In part one, they discuss the inspiration for writing it, the rapidly-expanding knowledge of epilepsy and potential genetic causes of seizures, wearable technology and the future of epilepsy treatment, qualities of a doctor that patients value, and so much more! There is so much expertise between these two authors, you NEED this book and this podcast! Pre-order Epilepsy for Dummies now, or own it immediately in digital format! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Nick is STILL in control and Grunny isn't liking it! On this episode of Talk About It, we conclude this short two-part series in which Nick asks Greg questions that have come in over time from caregivers, people living with epilepsy, and even questions that Nick has for Greg. If you missed part one, we encourage you to go back and hear Greg speak candidly about his family's experience on the journey with Jake and reminding you that you are not alone and there is support for you. This episode gets more practical - discussing Jake's routines that he has established to minimize the potential for a seizure, how to talk to medical professionals when you have appointments, how to research treatements, and what is in store for the future of Talk About It! Get your notebooks out and be ready for all the invaluable information that you are about to hear! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Take cover, everybody, Producer Nick has the reigns! Over the years, Talk About It has received so many questions from viewers ranging from how to deal with an epilepsy diagnosis, to what to do if you are a caregiver, to practical quesitons about establishing routines and how to prevent seizures. Every episode, we are all privileged to hear these incredible conversations from a range of guests and experts, but we have an expert sitting right there, every time: Greg! He has gone through what caregivers go through, he has dealt with medication and emerging treatments, he has become an expert on what to do when his son Jake has a seizure, and so has his family. In this special two-part AMA series of Talk About It, Greg will be in the guest seat answering questions in a real and candid way to provide a peek behind the curtain of his experiences and offer advice from one person in the community to another. This is part one, and you don't want to miss it! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
The Guru Returns! Welcome to the concluding episode of this two-part series with health and fitness trainer/ influencer Dylan Holvey. Dylan has a private practice in the Los Angeles area where he consults with clients about workout regiments and diet, but he has also built an impressive social media following that educates his followers about healthy living. In addition, he has a weekly podcast called The Holvey Hour that is available everywhere you get your podcasts, and you should definitely be listening to every episode. This episode gets deeper into the steps that we can all take to build habits and a lifestyle that makes positive changes. It's not about taking big swings or starting programs that are unsustainable, it's about doing one thing a day to improve your diet or exercise, and then building on that to create habits. As Dylan says, if it feels too daunting to be able to do for 30 years, then don't even bother trying it for 30 days. Move that mountain one stone at a time. They also discuss the social media swindlers that are just trying to promote their own products or diet pills, and how to identify those that you shouldn't be listening to. Follow Dylan on his instagram at @dylanholveyfitness, and be sure to download his podcast, “The Holvey Hour” Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Here at Talk About It, there are some conversations that are simply difficult to have, but are necessary. For so many of us, beginning a healthy lifestyle fits that description and is met with a lot of resistance. Luckily, Greg brought in your new Fitness Guru to get us motivated and talk about all things health - from sustainable fitness regiments to sustainable diet. We can do this! In this special two-part series, Greg talks to Dylan Holvey, a fitness trainer who not only has a personal practice with many clients, but also an active social media platform where he posts inspirational no-BS content that will help us get off the couch and begin the routines that will lead us to a healthy lifestyle. They discuss the practices that can help us develop good fitness habits, good nutritional habits, and the mindset required to not just give up after a few weeks. In this episode, we also have a guest appearance from friend-of-the-show Joey Hanley - a baseball coach and trainer who lives with epilepsy - to talk about how he thinks about diet and exercise when living with epilepsy. You don't want to miss this episode, your health and wellness is way too important! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Welcome to Part Two of You Asked, Janet Greenwood Answered! Greg sits down with epilepsy hero Janet Greenwood of Keck Medicine of USC in the final part of this two-episode feature. Janet is a Physician's Assistant for the epilepsy doctors at Keck, and she just so happens to be the primary clinician overseeing the care of Greg's son Jake for many years, so they have a wonderful history together. In this two-part episode, Greg asks Janet a series of FAQ's about epilepsy, from living with epilepsy, to being a caregiver, to treatment options. They cover a LOT of ground in these episodes, so be sure to get out a pen and take some notes! You won't want to miss what Janet has to say. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
You asked, we answered! Well, actually Janet Greenwood answered! On this first episode of a special two-part feature, Greg sits down with epilepsy hero Janet Greenwood of Keck Medicine of USC. Janet is a Physician's Assistant for the epilepsy doctors at Keck, and she just so happens to be the primary clinician overseeing the care of Greg's son Jake for many years, so they have a wonderful history together. In this two-part episode, Greg asks Janet a series of FAQ's about epilepsy, from living with epilepsy, to being a caregiver, to treatment options. They cover a LOT of ground in these episodes, so be sure to get out a pen and take some notes! You won't want to miss what Janet has to say. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
In this episode of Talk About It, actor/ comedian/ influencer and good friend of the show Stanzi Potenza returns to talk about something that can cause both celebration and disappointment alike... milestones. Everybody naturally loves to celebrate milestones. They can motivate us to keep pushing or show us that our progress is leading to positive outcomes, whether they are for an addiction that you have overcome, professional progress, even time between seizures. But are they designed by default to lead us to disappointment when we don't reach the next one? In the case of seizures, there is inevitability that a breakthrough seizure may - and will - occur, so is this really a healthy thing for patients or caregivers to do? Greg chats with Stanzi, because she recently posted that she had her first seizure in almost two years, which lead to some feelings of disappointment. The call she has to make to her mom, telling her followers about it, even coming out of a postictal state and realizing what has just happened. It can be discouraging when your pride and self-fulfillment is attached to not having seizures. So what is the right thing to do? Greg also has another friend of the show, Jonathan Shapiro, on to briefly give some hopeful perspective about reframing how we think about milestones. This is something we all deal with, so you do not want to miss this episode! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Continuing our series on the Heroes of Epilepsy, Greg has his long-time friend Dr. Barry Gidal to talk about all things pharmaceutical on this episode! Dr. Gidal is a Professor of Pharmacy and past Chair of the Pharmacy Practice Division at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Gidal talks about taking mystery and anxiety out of your experience with medicine and about talking with your pharmacist. They discuss the importance of checking your medications and journaling, differences between generic drugs, developments that Dr. Gidal is excited about, and so much more! This episode is not a tough pill to swallow, so don't miss it! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
The actor talks about his son's epilepsy and his efforts to bring awareness. We also chat about Heroes and his character of Matt Parkman and looked forward to more. Start Your Free One Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now
This major social media influencer is talking about it in a HUGE WAY! Jamie Simpson is not afraid of showing it all when it comes to her epilepsy -- and she is encouraging all of us to be bold when sharing our story. From dating, to having seizures in public places and showing us, to her incredible service dog Echo, Jamie lays it all on the line to help others understand the world of epilepsy, from the point of view of someone who has the condition. All in this episode of TALK ABOUT IT with Greg Grunberg. The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to also be sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Everybody needs a Jonathan Shapiro in their life. In this special season premiere of Talk About It, Greg sits down with his closest mensch and the other half of his party of two at the deli, Jonathan Shapiro. When life gets hard, Greg turns to him for sage advice and a nice bowl of matzoh ball soup. As you'll find out in this episode, Jonathan has quite a personal history, beginning his career as a federal prosecutor and eventually becoming... you guessed it... a television show writer and showrunner. (BOSTON LEGAL, THE PRACTICE, GOLIATH, THE BLACKLIST, among many others.) Not only that, Jonathan has a deep personal connection to Greg because he is also the father of a son with epilepsy, the incredible Zeke Shapiro. The two mensches talk about Zeke's journey with his condition, and his abject bravery to perform stand up comedy and become a news anchor. They have always - and will continue to - lean on each other when times are really hard, or celebrate together when times are really great, and everything in between. All over a tuna melt on rye heels, of course. You don't want to miss this episode! The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Film and television actor Greg Grunberg joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
With Felicity graduated from college and back in the present day, it's time to say goodbye to the plucky freshman with curly hair. Juliet, Mandy, and Greg discuss the final two episodes of 'Felicity,' talking about Greg's real-life speech to the cast at the wedding and the absence of Sarah McLachlan in that final scene, where they think Felicity and Ben's relationship would stand today, and more memories from filming the final episodes of the show. Thanks for listening! Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just when the cast and crew of 'Felicity' thought the show was over, they were asked by the network to do five more episodes. So, Felicity and her friends traveled back in time, and the audience got to see what would have happened if Felicity chose Ben over Noel. Josh Reims, who worked as a co-executive producer on these episodes, joins to talk about how they landed on the idea of having Felicity go back in time to her freshman year and the opportunity the episodes gave them to bring out another side of her character. Next time: Episodes 421-422. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 2024, HBO and MAX released a new four-part docuseries that chronicles the life, career, and scandal of baseball legend Pete Rose. “Charlie Hu$tle & the Matter of Pete Rose” examines all the intricacies of the Pete Rose story. Rose is heavily involved in the documentary but did not have creative control. Instead, the show is a deeply detailed count of all aspects of his betting on baseball, and subsequently being banned for life by the sport. Greg Grunberg is an actor who has been in countless movies and TV shows. He is best known for Heroes and has also been in both Star Wars and Star Trek. He came on the Hall of Justice podcast and mentioned his role as executive producer of the Pete Rose documentary. In this episode, Grunberg tells elaborate stories about the making of the documentary, and how they convinced Pete Rose to take part even when he couldn't control the subject matter. He also gave insight as to how MLB was involved in this film.
Juliet is joined by Mandy and Greg to talk about episodes 412-417, which include 'The Graduate;' the episode that was supposed to be the series finale before the network ordered more episodes. They discuss Ben's baby plotline and Ben and Felicity's final breakup. Then Juliet is joined by Ian Gomez to talk about landing the role of Javier and finally becoming a series regular in the fourth season. Next time: Episodes 418-420. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you are a fan of the superhero genre (and if you are listening to this podcast you might be), you have most likely seen Tiffany Smith either acting or hosting a genre-centric show. She was a host of DC Universe's "DC Daily," The CW's Fan Talk: The Flash and Fan Feast, AMC's Geeking Out (alongside Kevin Smith and Greg Grunberg), Fandango's Movie 3-Some, and IGN's Live at San Diego Comic-Con coverage for Disney XD. As an actor, she's been in countless shows and movies including The CW's Supernatural, The CW's Jane The Virgin, Netflix's Masters of the Universe – Revelation/Revolution, and much more. She appeared in Marc Bernardin's short film Splinter, and is set to star in the follow-up feature film “Deepest, Darkest.” She is also the voice director and star of a dramatic podcast entitled “Curious Matter Anthology,” which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-matter-anthology/id1483545385. That link for Deepest Darkest can be found here: http://kck.st/3YZVeaO.
Juliet and Greg talk about this run of episodes that includes the last 'Felicity' Thanksgiving, always a momentous holiday for the show. They cover Noel and Sean going into business together, Felicity and Ben breaking up, and Ben's father, played by John Ritter, making an appearance. Then, Juliet, Greg, and Mandy are joined by Larry Trilling, who directed 409 and 411, to talk about how his role on the show evolved over the four seasons and whether 411 could have been the series finale for the show. Next time: Episodes 412-417. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We've talked again and again on this show about how important the original soundtrack was to creating the world of 'Felicity.' And so on today's episode we speak with the woman behind that soundtrack: music supervisor Amanda Demme. Another part of what made the world of 'Felicity' distinct was the fashion. After Amanda, costume designer Linda Serijan-Fasmer joins the show to talk about sourcing Felicity's chunky sweaters and thrift shopping with Scott Speedman. Next time: Episodes 408-411. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have reached the final season of 'Felicity.' To mark this occasion, we are joined by Matt Reeves to talk about the final episode he directed for the show: 401. But first, Greg and Juliet discuss where we find Felicity and the other characters at the beginning of Season 4. Then they are joined by Matt to talk about the lessons he took away from working on the show and the bittersweetness of getting ready to say goodbye to the cast and crew as they prepared to shoot the final season. Next time: Episodes 404-407. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Juliet is joined by both Mandy and Greg to discuss Sean and Meghan's fun arc in these episodes. They talk about Sean and Meghan going to couples therapy, Noel spilling the beans about him and Felicity to Ben, and Noel's graduation. Then Juliet is joined by Amy Aquino to talk about her iconic role as Felicity's therapist, Dr. Pavone, her work on shows like 'ER,' and how being a TV actor has changed since the early 2000s. Next time: Episodes 401-403. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Juliet and Mandy discuss the fallout of the midseason cliff-hanger in 311, their dislike for the character of Avery, and the introduction of Kenan Thompson in the role of DeForrest. Next, Juliet and Mandy are joined by Eve Gordon, who played Felicity's mom, Barbara Porter. Eve talks about playing a mother to a college student when she was still a young adult herself and giving advice both on and off the show. Next time: Episodes 315-317. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Juliet is joined by Mandy to talk about episodes 308-311. They cover Felicity being asked to become an egg donor for Javier and Tyra Banks's continued arc on the show. Then, they are joined by Tangi Miller to reminisce about playing Elena. They talk about how she secured the role of Elena and the instant chemistry she had with Keri Russell. Next time: episodes 312-314. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an interview that's out of this world! We present an exclusive interview ahead of the upcoming Shore Leave Con (https://www.shore-leave.com/) with actor extraordinaire Greg Grunberg who will be appearing at the Con! Greg, known for his many of his roles in the genre of sci-fi and superheroes talks to us about his career past and present! We talk to Greg about his friendship with JJ Abrams, and working on Star Wars The Force Awakens and The Last Skywalker, thoughts on the death of his character Snap Wexley, a possible return in a Poe Dameron series and the souvenier that he took from the Millenium Falcon! We also talk to Greg about the possibilty of reviving his role as Matt Parkman in the Heroes Eclipsed series, a sequel or reboot of the famed Heroes show. Greg also discusses working in the upcoming Duster series produced by JJ Abrams, producing the Pete Rose documentary and appearing on the upcoming Lost documentary! In addition, Greg talks about his band, The Action Figures Band (https://www.theactionfiguresband.com/) performing and collaborating with other fellow actors! Don't miss this great interview!
Juliet is joined by both Mandy and Greg to discuss Episodes 305-307 and a particularity of TV around the year 2000 that is showcased in these episodes. Then, Rob Benedict comes on the show to talk about playing Richard Coad. Initially beginning as a side character in Season 1, Richard evolved into a central character of the cast by Season 3, and amid all the heartache and drama, he provides much-needed comedic relief. Rob, or Robby, as Mandy and Greg call him, talks about landing the character of Richard and the lifelong friendships he made while on 'Felicity.' Next time: Episodes 308-311. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You probably know by now that the home of 'Felicity' was the iconic WB network. By the time 'Felicity' premiered its third season in the fall of 2000, the network had really hit its stride: with 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Felicity' on Wednesday nights, 'Gilmore Girls' on Thursdays, and 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' on Fridays. To speak more about the power of the WB at this time and how it produced several defining shows of the late '90s and early 2000s, Juliet is joined by Jordan Levin, a founding executive and former CEO for the network. But first, Juliet and Greg recap episodes 302-304, discussing Julie's departure from the show and Noel trying to get an annulment. Next time: Episodes 305-307. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We've made it to Season 3! And with a new season comes a new theme song. Juliet and Greg are joined by JJ Abrams and Andrew Jarecki, who created the song together, to talk about that process and why they decided to start the third season with a fresh intro for the show. But first, Juliet and Greg discuss the Noel/Leon plotline and the perils of moving to Brooklyn. Next time: Episodes 302-304. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have reached the end of Season 2, and with it, we get an epic run of episodes. Juliet is joined by Greg to talk about some of their favorite moments from this run, including Ben following Felicity up to Rhinebeck and some great monologues from Meghan and Ben. Then Juliet and Greg are joined by Scott Speedman to discuss his first time watching 'Felicity' for this podcast and some of his fondest memories from being on the show. Next time: Episode 301. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time to talk about one of our least favorite love interests on ‘Felicity': Greg. Juliet and Mandy talk about what makes the character of Greg particularly annoying and how Ben's immediate dislike of him is one of the few times he's a good judge of character on the show (0:00). Then, Juliet is joined by Emma Gray to talk more about Greg and how the plot point in which Felicity tries to secure access to the morning-after pill is still relevant today (0:00). Finally, Juliet talks with Keiko Agena to go over her role in these episodes before going on to play the iconic Lane Kim on 'Gilmore Girls' (0:00). Next time: Episodes 220-223. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We've reached a pivotal arc for all of 'Felicity.' Greg and Juliet convene to discuss the biggest developments: Ruby's pregnancy and the father of her child, the arrival of Tracy (Donald Faison), the introduction of Dr. Toni Pavone (Amy Aquino hive, it's our time), Ben's Felicity epiphany, and the latest Matt and JJ collab episode. They are joined by two heavyweight guests, as well. Ken Olin joins to discuss how he approached directing certain episodes and the state of network TV. Then, Erich Anderson joins to discuss playing Dr. Edward Porter. Erich passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Greg and Juliet were lucky enough to speak with him last year for the podcast. He was such an important figure on 'Felicity' and will be sorely missed. The 'Dear Felicity' team is sending all of our best wishes to his family and friends. Next time: Episodes 216-219. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Felicity' came back from winter break with two important episodes, and Juliet and Mandy and their guests discuss what contributed to this. In one episode, it's obvious: The show completely transforms to pay homage to 'The Twilight Zone.' JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves return to discuss this singular episode, while Joanna Robinson also returns to discuss where the episode sits in the broader careers of Matt and JJ. Plus, Juliet and Mandy talk about the important table-setting episode in which Felicity's father relocates to New York, and Ben and Felicity break into the pool. This episode is dedicated to Erich Anderson, who passed away this week. The 'Dear Felicity' team is thinking of his family and friends. Next time: Episodes 212-215. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Felicity nears the end of her third semester, she finds herself again torn between two guys, but one point on the triangle is different this time. Juliet and Mandy talk about Felicity's relationship, how the dog factors into it, and Ben's fling. Then, Amy Smart joins the show to talk about playing Ruby and memories of her time on the show. Finally, Season 2 line producer Mychelle Deschamps joins to talk about the day-to-day realities of how TV is made, and it's an illuminating conversation for TV junkies. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Next time: Episodes 210-211. Watch on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Juliet and Mandy talk about all the changes in Season 2 (in addition to Felicity's hair). They discuss Felicity's new love interest, Mandy's promotion to series regular, other new faces, and more. Then, they welcome Josh Reims and Larry Trilling to talk about the inner workings of the writers and the producers. Among many topics, Josh talks about how to keep the momentum going for the show, and Larry touches on what it was like to begin his career in TV on 'Felicity.' Next time: 206-209. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you ask any random person about Felicity, they will probably know about the haircut. This episode looks at how the writers came up with the idea, how it was executed, how the public and the network responded, and what we think about it now. JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves, Keri Russell, and Scott Speedman are all throughout the episode, as well as critics, including Michael Ausiello and Willa Paskin, executive Susanne Daniels, and many more voices. Does a haircut still mean so much 25 years later? Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Next time: Episodes 204-205. Watch on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keri Russell returns to reflect on the first season of the show. She talks to Juliet and Mandy about her lasting memories off set from the first year, how she thinks about the central Ben vs. Noel dilemma now, how 'Felicity' impacted her career, and much, much more. Juliet and Mandy also recap Episodes 120-122 and long for the elegiac tunes of Sarah McLachlan. Next time: Episodes 201-203. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Juliet and Greg discuss Episodes 118 and 119, two Julie Emrick–centric episodes. Gina Prince-Bythewood joins Juliet to discuss how Gina's own life experiences were poured into the character of Julie. Then, Julie herself, Amy Jo Johnson, comes on the show to talk to Juliet and her old pal Greg. They discuss not only playing the 'Felicity' character, but also the Pink Power Ranger, of course. Next time: Episodes 120-122, the end of Season 1! Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Juliet and Mandy discuss Episodes 116 and 117, in which Felicity loses her virginity. They talk about how the show handled that moment and some other fun plot points from these episodes. Then, Juliet is joined by Andrea Newman, who wrote on 117, to talk about her experience as a writer for the show and how it helped shape her career. Finally, former WB executive Susanne Daniels joins to discuss how the network approached the topic of sex on ‘Felicity' and other WB shows. Next time: Episodes 118-119. Watch on Hulu. Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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