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The Wayne Ayers Podcast is a globally charting pop culture show where Hollywood’s biggest names keep it real. From Zack Snyder and Daisy Ridley to Coco Jones and Joseph Morgan, Wayne delivers bold, unfiltered conversations that go beyond the headlines. Featured by CNN, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and more, this is your front-row seat to the stories shaping entertainment.
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- 2 weeks ago53 min
EP 144: Kathleen Munroe Talks ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’ Season 4
Kathleen Munroe joins The Wayne Ayers Podcast to talk about Season 4 of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a season that opened with a goodbye before it ever said hello. With Henry Graff gone and Det. Sgt. John Darcy now at Frankie Bateman’s side, Kathleen talks about building a new rhythm with a new partner. She also gets into how Darcy’s street-cop instincts clash with Frankie’s profiling, and how long it might take Frankie to trust someone again.We go case by case through the new season. There’s the killer who mails body parts and hides behind legal loopholes. There’s “The Business of Boys,” which pulls Frankie and Darcy into high school gender politics and the manosphere. And there’s the decades-old murder of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan. Kathleen also talks about going toe-to-toe with David Cronenberg as Dr. Levi Bateman and about showing the messy side of being a single mom on TV. She explains the psychology behind Frankie’s interrogation-room tactics, too.Plus: her dream Law & Order crossover, how Frankie would take on William Lewis, Toronto as a character in its own right, real Canadian true crime, a behind-the-scenes lightning round, and the legacy she hopes Frankie leaves among TV's great detectives.New episodes of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent air Thursdays on Citytv and stream on Citytv+. U.S. viewers can catch Season 2 on The CW.
- 3 weeks ago35 min
EP 143: Renee Harrison Talks Joining Netflix's A Different World, Learning From Debbie Allen and Jasmine Guy, and Carrying Hillman's Legacy to a New Generation
Hillman College is back in session, and Renee Harrison is part of the new class. On this episode of The Wayne Ayers Podcast, the actress behind Candace in Netflix's A Different World sits down with Wayne to talk about stepping onto one of TV's most iconic campuses nearly 40 years after the original premiered.Renee opens up about landing the role and working alongside legends like Debbie Allen, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison and Jenifer Lewis. She talks about filming on real HBCU campuses in Atlanta, and looks back at playing Aqueelah on All American: Homecoming and her role in The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat. She also shares what HBCU culture means to her and what she hopes is next for Candace now that Netflix has renewed the show for season 2.Plus: fan questions, her Marvel-or-DC dream role, the biopic she'd love to make, and a spoiler-filled breakdown of that season 1 finale.A Different World is streaming now on Netflix.
- Oct 1, 202636 min
EP 142: Emmie P Talks Anime, Cosplaying, How To Make Money on Twitch, Collabing With Hannah Jo & More
Cosplayer, Twitch Partner, and certified car girl Emmie Christina pulls up to The Wayne Ayers Podcast fresh off going viral at Anime NYC, and nothing is held back.Emmie breaks down what life has looked like since Anime Expo, how she picks the cosplays that keep blowing up, the one character she's afraid to take on, and the dream cosplay she still hasn't pulled off. She settles Marvel vs. DC, names the best and most overrated comic book movies ever, reveals her anime Mount Rushmore, and lets us in on her Halloween plans this year.Then we get into the streaming life: what people get wrong about being a Twitch Partner, how many hours it really takes to make decent money, the stream she'll never do again, and her dream subathon lineup. Wayne also gets real advice on starting a stream from scratch before GTA 6 drops. Plus, how she and Hannah Jo met, and which creator she wants to collab with next.Emmie also opens up about the side of creator life you don't see: why she stopped tweeting her thoughts, how she handles hate, how hard it is to make real friends in this world, what a true day off looks like, and what she misses about life before the attention. She drops a hot take she's ready to defend and tells us where she sees herself five years from now.Hit subscribe, drop your anime Mount Rushmore in the comments, and tell us who Emmie should cosplay next.
- Sep 24, 202657 min
EP 141: Diamond White Talks New Music, Voicing Lunella Lafayette (Moon Girl), and Much More
Diamond White has been performing almost her entire life. She toured in The Color Purple at age 8, competed on The X Factor under Britney Spears's mentorship as a teenager, and went on to voice Marvel's Lunella Lafayette in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Now the Detroit-born singer and actress is stepping into a new era with "Crash Out," the single she calls her first real rollout.In this episode, Diamond talks about:What "crashing out" means to her, and the story behind the song and its visualizerHow her sound has evolved since her first project, Tomorrow, and what's next after "In the Rough"Life as a young teen on The X Factor, Britney's best advice, and how the conservatorship changed her view of protecting herself in the industryVoicing a young Black girl superhero and her hopes for a Moon Girl season 3Playing Tiffany in the Madea films, from acting opposite Madea body doubles to leading Madea's Destination Wedding in the BahamasWhether Paris will ever return to The Bold and the BeautifulHer love for Princess Tiana and whether she'd play her in a live-action remakeDream roles, Broadway ambitions, and the collaborator at the top of her listIt's an honest, funny conversation about resilience, reinvention, and staying calm when you want to lose it.Stream "Crash Out" everywhere now.
- May 21, 202626 min
EP 140: Julia Doyle Spills On Sophia's Twisted Plan For The Entire Town In FROM Season 4
Julia Doyle sits down with Wayne Ayers to break down one of the most talked-about characters in FROM Season 4; Sophia, the entity formerly known as the Man in Yellow.From the chilling car crash scene to the psychological warfare with Sara and the water pitcher, Julia pulls back the curtain on what it took to bring this haunting character to life. She dives into Sophia's obsession with storytelling, her calculated manipulation of the townspeople, and what it's really like to play a centuries-old entity hiding behind the face of an innocent girl all while Victor's dad grieves the very violence she caused.Julia also shares her thoughts on Sophia's endgame with Kenny, how she views Jim, the dramatic irony that has fans on the edge of their seats, and what the phrase "knowledge comes at a cost" really means now that Sophia has entered the picture.Whether you're obsessed with the lore, still recovering from that Julie scene, or just need someone to break down what Sophia is actually planning this one's for you.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Wayne Ayers Podcast👍 Like if you're deep in the FROM rabbit hole💬 Drop your Sophia theories in the comments
- Apr 23, 202622 min
EP 139: Erin Robinson Talks Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2
Erin Robinson joins The Wayne Ayers Podcast to break down her role as Delilah in Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV+ and nothing is off limits.From navigating Delilah’s complicated family dynamics to working alongside heavyweights like Jon Hamm and James Marsden, Erin gets real about the emotional layers behind the character, the secrets driving the story, and the moments that shocked her most while reading the script.She also opens up about:• Building Delilah’s quiet strength in a world full of chaos• The father-daughter tension at the heart of the show• Behind-the-scenes moments with the cast• The pressure and excitement of being part of one of Apple TV+’s most talked-about thrillersPlus, Erin reflects on her journey from digital media to scripted television and what this role taught her about herself as an actress.If you’re watching Your Friends & Neighbors, this is the deep dive you don’t want to miss.Watch now and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews.
- Mar 19, 202644 min
EP 138: Abigaiil Morris Reveals How OnlyFans Led Her to Brazzers
In this episode of The Wayne Ayers Podcast, Wayne sits down with adult film star, cosplayer, and digital creator Abigaiil Morris for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about her journey from working in data analysis to becoming one of the most recognizable performers in the adult entertainment industry.Abigaiil opens up about the moment she realized a traditional career path wasn’t for her and how launching an OnlyFans in 2019 changed the direction of her life. She reflects on the early days of creating independent content, the learning curve of moving into professional studio productions, and the pressure she felt when making her studio debut in 2021.The conversation also dives into her relationship with Brazzers, what it was like signing an exclusive contract with a major studio, and her experience living in the Brazzers House. Abigaiil also shares behind-the-scenes insights fans never saw and discusses the growing role of social media in building a career in today’s adult industry.Beyond adult entertainment, Abigaiil talks about her passion for anime, cosplay, and convention culture, including her upcoming appearance at AnimeJapan 2026 and meeting fans at LA Comic Con. She reveals her favorite anime characters, the origins of her cosplay career, and how fandom culture helped shape her online presence.The episode also covers her milestone moment co-hosting the 2026 AVN Awards, the preparation that went into hosting a major industry event, and whether she plans to explore more hosting or media opportunities in the future.Wayne and Abigaiil close the conversation by discussing dream collaborations, performers she wishes she could have worked with, her goals for the future, and what she hopes new fans take away from her story.This is one of Abigaiil Morris’ most open and honest interviews yet.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with actors, creators, and industry insiders.
- Mar 12, 202610 min
EP 137: Charithra Chandran Talks Becoming Vivi in One Piece, Racist Backlash, and Teases Season 3
This week on The Wayne Ayers Podcast, Charithra Chandran is joined by host Wayne Ayers for an insightful, in-depth conversation about her experience stepping into the much-loved role of Vivi in Netflix's live-action One Piece series and her journey from enigmatic Miss Wednesday to heroic princess.Charithra opens up about her experience with Vivi's big reveal and whether this change allowed her to access a whole new world of emotional range and acting ability. Wayne talks about his own experience watching this change on screen and then asks Charithra about her own experience with her transformation from mysterious Baroque Works agent to the heart of the Straw Hats' quest.The podcast then discusses Charithra's relationship with the Straw Hats. Charithra talks about what Vivi learned from her time with the Straw Hats and what the Straw Hats learned from Vivi. The podcast then goes on to discuss the fantastic relationship between Vivi and Nami in season two, which leads to a discussion of Charithra's relationship with Emily Rudd and how this friendship helped bring some of the most powerful scenes from season two to life.Charithra then goes on to discuss her experiences on set in South Africa, talking about what the cast did during downtime and how the set felt like a big family gathering.Wayne also touches on online discourse about Vivi's role in the show, including backlash from some fans. Charithra talks about her experiences with skeptics becoming fans and what she hopes she might say to the new generation of Vivi fans through the live-action series.For fans of the One Piece series, the episode goes in-depth on the Alabasta arc. Charithra talks about the anime scenes she is most excited to bring to life. Wayne even poses a few fun hypotheticals about whether Vivi might meet Ace in a future season of the show, what kind of Devil Fruit abilities she would want if she had a choice, and how she would handle running Baroque Works herself.The episode wraps up with fan questions combining both of Charithra's fandoms. She talks about which Bridgerton character would thrive in the Straw Hat crew, which member of the Straw Hat crew would be allowed to babysit Karoo, and what role she would play if she were suddenly inserted into the wild world of pirates, marines, and revolutionaries.It is a fun and thought-provoking episode full of love for the fandom. It talks about Vivi's heart, the magic of the One Piece cast, and the excitement of seeing a character she loves come to life.
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The Wayne Ayers Podcast is a globally charting pop culture show where Hollywood’s biggest names keep it real. From Zack Snyder and Daisy Ridley to Coco Jones and Joseph Morgan, Wayne delivers bold, unfiltered conversations that go beyond the headlines. Featured by CNN, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and more, this is your front-row seat to the stories shaping entertainment.
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