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- 2 days ago3 min
Episode 71- Dinner With The Parents (2024)
James shares his reaction to the Amazon Prime series that lasted only 1 season.
- Jun 29, 20261h 3m
Episode 70- Vertical Drama Star Ryan Ray Vincent
Ryan Ray Vincent is an actor and filmmaker whose career spans feature films, network television, indie films, and the rapidly expanding vertical drama space.Ryan has appeared in projects ranging from Andrew Dominik's Blonde (starring Oscar nominee Ana de Armas and Oscar winner Adrien Brody) to ABC’s Stumptown alongside Michael Ealy, Camryn Manheim,Cobie Smulders, and Jake Johnson, as well as Nickelodeon's Game Shakers. His independent film work includes Elizabeth Blue opposite Oscar nominee Kathleen Quinlan and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, along with the award-winning short Good Girls Get Fed, whose ensemble cast earned the 2024 Grand Jury Prize for Best Cast Performance at Film Invasion Los Angeles.In recent years, Ryan has emerged as a prolific leading man in the booming vertical drama market, starring in more than 30 series and reaching audiences worldwide. His credits include Runaway Billionaire Becomes My Groom, The Wedding That Never Was, Three Strikes, Dad's Out, The Billionaire's Bumpkin Bride, and Bye Loser Husband, showcasing a range that spans romance, drama, comedy, and action.Known for portraying mobsters, antiheroes, and action-driven characters, Ryan has developed extensive training in film combat, stunt work, fight choreography, and weapons handling, making him a natural fit for physically demanding roles.Ryan also wrote and directed the short film Lodestar, inspired by the relationship between J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf and actress Faye Dunaway. The film earned recognition at the Mammoth, Catalina, and Screaming Ostrich film festivals, including Mammoth's First Time Filmmaker Award and a Best Actor nomination for Ryan.Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ryan discovered acting through theater and later competed at the American College Theater Festival while earning his BFA. From Cleveland to New York City and ultimately Los Angeles, he has built a diverse career across stage and screen while continuing to establish himself as one of the entertainment industry's rising talents.
- Jun 21, 202640 min
Episode 69- William McNamara, "The Trouble with Billy"
William McNamara is an American film and television actor, producer, writer, and director, born in Dallas, Texas. He studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and built a long screen career with more than 160 film and television credits. He first gained attention in films such as Dream a Little Dream, Stella, Stealing Home, Chasers, and the thriller Copycat. His television work includes appearances in projects such as NYPD Blue, Doing Time on Maple Drive, and numerous TV movies and independent films. Beyond acting, McNamara is known for his dedication to animal rescue and animal rights activism. He is known for his sobriety, his time away from Hollywood, and his work rescuing animals during the Los Angeles wildfires. His latest project is The Trouble with Billy.
- Jun 17, 20265 min
Episode 68- The Unknown Story (Peacock 2026)
New documentary series on Peacock!
- Jun 15, 202650 min
Episode 67-Vertical Drama Star Cayman Cardiff
Host James Lott Jr has an amazoing convo with the actor! Cayman Cardiff is a Los Angeles-based actor, producer, writer, and director known for his work in short-form and vertical drama series. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, and raised in the South, Cardiff studied Spanish at the University of Utah before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. With a background in musical theater and screen work, he has built a growing presence in projects such as A Vampire in the Alpha’s Den, Under the Hood, Good Girl Gone Bad, and Kiss Me Before I Die, My Soldier.
- Jun 10, 20266 min
Episode 66-the rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers our brother Hillel (2026)
This doc is on Netflix!
- Jun 3, 20264 min
Episode 65- Kylie Part 3 (2026)
James talks about the last episode of the new doc!
- May 26, 20265 min
Episode 64- Kylie Part 2 (2026)
Reaction to EPisode 2 of the Kylie Minogue Doc on Netflix!
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