Coop's Comedy Corner with Steve Cooper

48: Del Taco Dan to Raising Hope | Gregg Binkley’s 35-Year Acting Journey

December 29, 2025·56 min
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Actor and longtime Hollywood character staple Gregg Binkley joins Steve Cooper for a deep, honest conversation about surviving—and thriving—in the entertainment industry for over 35 years.Gregg shares his journey from Kansas to Hollywood, becoming a pop-culture icon as Del Taco Dan, landing recurring and series-regular roles on My Name Is Earl and Raising Hope, and working alongside legends like Cloris Leachman. He opens up about humility, side hustles, auditions, acting philosophy, and what it really takes to stay ready in an unpredictable industry.An essential episode for actors, creatives, and anyone curious about the reality behind a long Hollywood career.

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