From soap operas and westerns to cult classics and academia, Dr. Amy Stoch has truly done it all.

Beloved for her iconic role as "Missy" in the Bill & Ted films, Amy takes us on a heartfelt and humorous ride through her incredible career, from Star Search to Days of Our Lives, Dallas, and Gunsmoke. Along the way, she shares stories of serendipity, persistence, and the pure joy of performing, proving that her passion for acting and storytelling burns brighter than ever.

Episode Highlights

• How Star Search kickstarted her acting career and led to an unexpected PhD promise to Ed McMahon!
• Behind-the-scenes memories from Days of Our Lives, including her time as a "Russian spy" and her DIY backstory method.
• Landing Dallas and the wild story of getting the role while on a cruise in the Aegean Sea!
• The origins of "Missy" in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and the real story behind that nostalgic Circle K visit.
• Reflections on returning decades later for Bill & Ted Face the Music and what she wishes Missy's next chapter could be.
• Heartwarming memories from Gunsmoke and sharing the screen with legends like James Arness.
• Why Dr. Amy believes acting and scholarship are forever intertwined and how she's still "excellent" in everything she does.

You're going to love my conversation with Dr. Amy Stoch

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