"Hello, Zuko here!" Get ready for a legendary trip back to the best decade ever as we welcome the man, the myth, the legend himself, Dante Basco! In this can't-miss episode of est. in the 90s, Dante drops one incredible story after another, taking us behind the scenes of some of the most iconic films and shows of a generation.
Dante dives deep into his role as Prince Zuko in the legendary series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He discusses Zuko's phenomenal redemption arc, the show's massive resurgence on Netflix, and shares an epic, tone-setting story about working alongside the iconic Mark Hamill (Fire Lord Ozai).
Then, we go back to Neverland as Dante reveals the unbelievable stories from the set of Steven Spielberg's Hook. Find out how a 15-year-old Dante was cast as the unforgettable Rufio without even reading his lines for Spielberg, what it was like being mentored and challenged by a "method" Dustin Hoffman, and hear a truly moving, personal story about his friendship with the magical Robin Williams that you won't hear anywhere else.
Tune in to hear Dante also discuss:
The hilarious, improvised origin of his famous line in A Goofy Movie (shout-out to Jodeci!).
Wild stories from 90s Hollywood clubs, including dance battles with A-listers and a memorable encounter with Jennifer Love Hewitt.
The epic "90s Hip Hop Gauntlet" where he crowns the ultimate group of the decade, from NWA to A Tribe Called Quest.
His thoughts on 90s fashion, movies, and what he misses most about the pre-internet era.
Join us for an episode packed with laughter, nostalgia, and unbelievable tales from a true 90s icon. Bangarang!
0:00 Intro and Welcome
0:37 Setting Up the 90s Vibe
1:05 Early Voice Acting Career and A Goofy Movie
6:19 From Disney to Avatar: The Last Airbender
15:32 Working with Mark Hamill
24:57 Hook Audition Story with Steven Spielberg
26:44 Working with Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams
53:15 Residuals Lottery and Hollywood Stories
57:40 90s Hip Hop Gauntlet
1:24:45 90s Nostalgia: Lunch Boxes and Fashion
1:29:32 Missing the Pre-Technology Era
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