Sara Tomko is an actor, writer & director who best known for her role as Asta Twelvetrees in the SyFy & USA show Resident Alien. She also recurred on ABC's Once Upon a Time and has had roles on S.W.A.T., The Leftovers & Sneaky Pete. Sara had supporting roles in the indie films Bad Day for Bigfoot with Chris Elliott, Skycrash and Third Shift.

She just completed her first short that she wrote and directed 'This is Your Life, Sister'.

For the Aussies out there, Brisbane and Adelaide, Sara will be coming to Supanova at the end of oct/ early November so check it out!

We chat her love of poetry and preforming live for the first time, life after Resident Alien, the moments in between work, working on the Asylum, being your own best friend, fear, following your passions, the life changing mindset shift she had as a waitress, tarot and dancing in the dark + plenty more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saratomko19 Tarot: https://calendly.com/saratomko Notes from the chat: Rewiring your brain method for smoking, sugar or other addiction is called the 'CBQ method by Nasia Davos'

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Corey Reynolds is one of the most versatile performers working in the business today. From his breakout Broadway debut as "Seaweed" in HAIRSPRAY (nominations for Outer Circle Critics Award, Drama Desk Award and the prestigious Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical), to seven seasons playing "Sgt. David Gabriel" opposite Emmy Award- winning actress Kyra Sedgwick on TNT's smash hit series THE CLOSER (five SAG Award nominations, two NAACP Image Award nominations and two Vision Award nominations) Reynolds has been honored for both his comedic and dramatic work.

Reynolds recently starred in SYFY's "Resident Alien." The series, which ran for four seasons, follows an extraterrestrial who crash-lands on Earth with the intent to destroy the planet but develops a moral dilemma. He plays "Mike Thompson," the local sheriff who runs the town with a chip on his shoulder, a cowboy hat on his head and an iron fist. He is currently reprising his role of "Cliff Mosley" on season 8 of The CW's ALL AMERICAN.

Reynolds has starred in Universal's critically acclaimed film STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON directed by F. Gary Gray. The film chronicles the rise of rap group N.W.A. and has Reynolds playing "Lonzo Williams", the rap group's former nightclub boss whose unwillingness to support their vision sets the stage for N.W.A.'s eventual rise to stardom. He has also starred in THE RUNAROUND starring Emile Hirsch and JK Simmons, and THE MEDDLER starring Susan Sarandon and Rose Byrne.

Reynolds can also be seen in the Academy Award-nominated Paramount feature film SELMA, directed by Ava DuVernay and produced by Harpo Films. Reynolds plays the pivotal role of civil rights activist and Martin Luther King confidant, "Rev. C.T. Vivian" opposite David Oyelowo, Tim Roth and Oprah Winfrey.

He was born and raised in Richmond, Va., beginning his professional career at age 16 performing around his hometown. He went on to perform in the national and international tours of the Broadway musicals Smokey Joe's Café and Saturday Night Fever, as well as regional performances of Parade and Avenue X before his work on Broadway and his eventual move to Los Angeles.

We chat about what a psychic told him, writing + his Green Lantern spec script, his love of Resident Alien, being emancipated at a young age, gut feeling and leap of faith, choosing Hairspray over The Lion King, working on cruise ships, generosity of spirit plus plenty more!

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Anthony "Citric" Campos is a multi-talented actor, comedian, musician, and entrepreneur. He is best known for playing the role of Manolo in the TV series "Lopez" and for "Idiocracy". Anthony brings the character of Emilio to life in Hulu's Emmy-winning revival of King of the Hill, lending not only his voice but also his likeness and personality to the role. With the series' new season, which is now out, exclusively on Hulu, Campos returns as Emilio for the next chapter of the Hill family's story, reuniting with creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels on one of television's most beloved animated franchises, now renewed for two additional seasons. Known for his authentic comedic style and commanding screen presence, Campos brings depth, warmth, and cultural relatability to a series celebrated for its honest portrait of American life.

Campos pursued music in earnest. As frontman of the hip-hop group Brown Town Looters, he found his voice and his direction; the group earned international recognition and headlined Japan's annual Lowrider Super Show. In 1994, the birth of his son Eric marked a turning point. Campos stepped away from touring life to support his growing family, but when a new wave of Spanish-language hip-hop began to rise, it reignited his passion for the stage. He returned with a new creative project, Pueblo Café, blending cultural roots with a fresh sound that reflected his evolution as both an artist and a father.

His artistic journey soon led him to acting. After early background roles and a stint hosting a hip-hop television show, Campos landed his breakout comedic role as the Secretary of Defense in Mike Judge's cult classic Idiocracy, the beginning of a creative relationship with Judge that has now come full circle with King of the Hill.

Campos has since built a diverse career across film, television, voiceover, and gaming. He starred as Manolo, George Lopez's driver and confidant, in TV Land's critically acclaimed series Lopez, and has appeared in projects including Harsh Times opposite Christian Bale and Eva Longoria, and HBO's Silicon Valley. His voiceover credits span King of the Hill, Squidbillies, and the blockbuster video game Grand Theft Auto V, a testament to his range as a performer and his deep connection to gaming culture.

Most recently. Campos has channelled his lifelong relationship with sound into entrepreneurship as the proud co-owner of Obsidian Headphones, which he leads alongside business partners Wendy Pineda and Veronica M. Buenrostro. A one hundred percent Latino-owned company, Obsidian was built on a simple mission: deliver premium sound at a price everyone can afford. For Campos, the venture is a natural evolution of a career spent behind the microphone, drawing on his years as a recording artist, his training as an audio engineer, and his voiceover work in gaming to create headphones made by people who live and breathe audio. Obsidianrepresents the full-circle moment of a life in sound, from the stages of East LA to ownership of the technology that cares music and games to the next generation of listeners.

Beyond the screen, the stage, and the studio. Campos is dedicated to mentoring youth. sharing his story of resilience and perseverance to inspire the next generation to forge their own positive futures. Today, he continues to grow as a dynamic performer and Entrepreneur, and proud representative of East LA.

We chat about his big break and life changing call from Mike Judge, the return of King of the Hill, being a security guard for Snoop Dog & Master, getting into rap and touring in Japan, walking away from his stable well paid job to pursue entertainment, stand up, collaboration and when the band ends, good and bad record labels, Lopez and The Hip Hop Show + plenty more!

Check Anthony out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigcitric/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigcitric

Obsidian Headphones: https://obsidianheadphones.com/

Website (out soon): https://www.bigcitric.com/

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Recognized by Variety as one of its "10 Actors to Watch," actor and producer Scott Michael Foster has established himself as a versatile leading man, known for bringing humor, heart, and complexity to memorable roles across television and film.

Beloved by audiences for his fan-favorite roles in Greek and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Scott first gained widespread recognition for his fan-favorite role as Cappie on the hit series Greek, a role he played for four seasons. During the show's run, he expanded into writing and producing, selling his original script Neighbros to Comedy Central.

He is also well known for his role as Nathaniel Plimpton III on The CW's critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning musical comedy series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Joining the series in its second season, Scott quickly became a fan favorite for his portrayal of the ambitious attorney and eventual love interest to Rebecca Bunch, played by Rachel Bloom.

Scott currently stars opposite Lacey Chabert in Hallmark+'s highly anticipated limited series Paris Is Always a Good Idea,. Adapted from Jenn McKinlay's bestselling novel, the six-episode series follows a woman who embarks on a journey across Europe to revisit pivotal moments from her past. Scott stars as Jason Knightly, an ambitious office rival-turned-ally who joins her along the way as they work to secure a critical donation, forging an unexpected connection in the process.

Additional recent credits for Scott include starring opposite Laura Marano, Avan Jogia, and Jordi Webber in Netflix's romantic comedy Choose Love, as well as Hallmark's Return to Office opposite Janel Parrish. He also recurred on Netflix's You opposite Penn Badgley and appeared alongside Gina Rodriguez in ABC's Not Dead Yet.

His extensive television credits include Californication, The River, Zero Hour, Once Upon a Time, Blood & Oil, Friends with Benefits, Law & Order: LA, Parenthood, Quarterlife, Halt and Catch Fire, The Closer and Chasing Life. On the film side, his credits include My Dead Boyfriend opposite Heather Graham, Gina Gershon, and John Corbett; IFC Films' The Pact II; The Boy Behind the Door; Heritage Day and Teenage Dirtbag.

Beyond acting, Foster has continued to expand his work as a producer. He executive produced and starred in the short film Dandelions, written by Kevin Bigley and directed by Kate Cobb. The film follows a successful novelist who returns to the small hometown that inspired his work and is forced to confront the people and experiences he leveraged for personal success. Dandelions screened on the festival circuit, further showcasing Foster's commitment to championing character-driven stories both in front of and behind the camera.

We chat about sobriety and the profound impact it's had, being a certified scuba diving instructor, Greek and dealing with it at a young age, being home schooled, fear, singing, love of musical theatre and performing arts, his producing work, selling his first script, being ok with not being busy (at times), Crazy Ex girlfriend and performing with it, his new show which is out now, Paris Is Always Good Idea + more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmfoster/

Website: https://scottmichaelfoster.com/

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Natalie Zea is an actor, writer & director. She currently stars in the CBS Drama Fire Country. Her back to back series regular roles over the past 20 years include "Dirty Sexy Money" for Greg Berlanti (2 seasons), "Justified" opposite Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins (6 seasons), the comedy "The Detour" for creator Samantha Bee (4 seasons), and the CBS comedy "The Unicorn" again opposite Walton Goggins. More recently, she starred in the NBC series "La Brea" for 2 seasons and recurred for 8 episodes on "Chicago Med." You may have also seen Natalie in The Other Guys, 9-1-1: Lone Star, The Following, Californication, The Shield and Passions to name a few.

We chat about Passions, her challenging time in Australia, feasts or famines, periods of no work, psychic predictions, changing lanes & writing, good collaboration, how Natalie broke into comedies, her iconic scene in The Other Guys, being the queen of leaving shows, ego death + plenty more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliezea/

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Joe Sib's career began in music as a singer before evolving into stand-up comedy and storytelling, where he became known for blending humor with deeply personal, relatable stories.

He has released comedy specials with Dry Bar Comedy and 800 Pound Gorilla, made numerous television appearances, and toured internationally, including arena performances as part of the opening act for Metallica with Jim Bruer.

Beyond stand-up, Joe co-founded the independent record label SideOneDummy Records, helping launch the careers of influential punk and alternative artists. Today, it is his ability to connect through storytelling that defines his work on stage.

His Edinburgh shows out now.

Joe returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his new show, Aggie – A Comedy About Moms, following his successful 2025 Fringe debut with California Calling. The show is a hilarious and heartfelt look at family, relationships, life on the road, and the stories that stay with us long after the moments have passed.

We chat about leaving music to become a comedian 'later in life', Joe's Edinburgh shows, touring with Jim Bruer & Metallica, reinvention, being a magician and his love of Houdini, knowing how to get back stage (taught from his father), delusion, being fully present on stage, social media & addictions, the importance of fun + plenty more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_sib/

Website & tickets: https://www.joesib.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joesib22/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYfIYCI9DBQbrAb_S-vzAw Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joesibcomedy -------------------------------------------

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Geoffrey Asmus is a stand-up comedian. Since he began comedy in 2013, Geoffrey has steadily ascended the comedy ranks. He was selected as a New Face at Just For Laughs Montreal and has featured on FOX's Laughs and Kevin Hart's LOL Network. Fresh from a sell-out US tour, he has opened for Daniel Sloss, Sam Morril, Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Dan Soder and Dave Attell. In 2021, Geoffrey released his debut album Prodigal Little Bitch through 800lb Gorilla Records, which reached number one on iTunes and continues to receive national airplay on SiriusXM. He has since released three stand-up specials, including Cancel Culture Isn't Real with Don't Tell Comedy, The Only Funny White Man, and most recently 63 Minutes of Great Comedy, available on YouTube, where his unfiltered stand-up clips have attracted a rapidly growing audience.

He is set to perform his first full run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe following an acclaimed one-night appearance in 2025 (British Comedy Guide's 6th Best Live Comedy Show 2025), bringing an hour of pure, unfiltered stand-up to audiences this summer. He also regularly tours around the US (tickets below).

Packed wall-to-wall with sharp jokes, tightly honed routines, and a constant, playful push at the line, this is stand-up with no frills, no overarching narrative, no confessional detours, just relentless, high-quality comedy, peppered with spontaneous audience interaction and delivered with precision. While there is alight thread touching on American history, politics and the slow decline of empire, this is not a show about those things.

We discuss being a quiz bowl legend, bad bombs, getting Just For laughs and what happened during, ethos on new material, starting out in Chicago, comedy community & support, being humbled, re-finding his love of comedy, finding your people, being vouched for, nerves, bad reviews + more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyatm Website/ ticket sales: https://www.whitecomedian.com/schedule

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David Magidoff is a comedian and actor who you might have seen him as Sheriff Teddy Reed in Showtime's Dexter: Resurrection and Dexter: New Blood. Recent credits include High Potential and a recurring role as Nicky Brooks on Apple TV's Emmy winning series The Morning Show. Other credits include: Veronica Mars," "ER," "NCIS," and "Lethal Weapon.

He is currently performing a three year sold out run of his improvised comedy show Making Love with David Magidoff (7th August - 23rd August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

David Magidoff is turning tear drops into punchlines through improvised musical comedy at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Making Love with David Magidoff. The mushy-hearted Jewish man who weeps at insurance commercials is bringing that emotional instability to the Assembly, alongside a band, performing ensemble, and a star-studded line-up of guest appearances. He is honoured to be joined by BRIT Award-winning musician Fran Healy of Travis, comedians Mike Wozniak, Mark Watson, and BAFTA-nominee Rosie Jones, with more guests to be announced.

Hot off the Netflix is a Joke Festival and midway through a three-year sold-out "tour-de-force" run at Los Angeles' Iconic Elysian Theater, the show sees Magidoff interview a celebrity guest about a real wild love story from their life. He and his cast of world-renowned improvisers including Stephanie Courtney (Mad Men), Kimberly Condict (Shrinking), alongside Grammy-nominated rapper Propaganda, Josh Cake and Karen Hall, turn the story into a fully madcap improvised musical performed live on stage.

Magidoff's runaway Los Angeles run of Making Love has featured a wide range of celebrities including Tony Hale (Veep), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), and Oscar Nuñez (The Office)...whose wife jumped on stage and grabbed the microphone from him because he was telling their proposal story all wrong. In a show this raw, the only thing guaranteed is that it won't go according to plan!

He also hosted "Fanaddicts," a popular podcast produced by Roddenberry Entertainment, where he invites celebrity guests to share their favorite pop culture obsessions.

We chat about being an improv champion, being the Air BNB queen, real estate advice from Mark Duplass, his Edinburgh shows, having meaningful moments with fancy people, Jew to Jesus story and finding what works best for you, emergency rabbis, being directed by Jerry Seinfeld, prioritising and choosing fun and crazy reason he lost an improv competition + plenty more!

Check David out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmagidoff

Website & tickets: https://magidoff.com/ Tickets: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/making-love-with-david-magidoff

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Gilli Apter is a London-based comedian from South Africa.

Gilli started doing stand up in Johannesburg and has since gone on to perform at comedy clubs internationally, most often in London, where she is a regular face on the comedy circuit. She has toured the world hosting the smash hit comedy show, Story Party | True Dating Stories.

Gilli's solo show: The Hilarious Deep Amazing Comedy Show has recently sold out repeatedly in London, in cities across Europe (Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Lisbon, Riga, Helsinki and more) as well as in her native South Africa.

You can watch her stand up on Trevor Noah's "Nationwild" on Showmax in South Africa, or on "Only Jokes Allowed" on Netflix worldwide.

Gilli is currently touring Asia and Australia and later in September she will be in Europe, check the links below for more details.

We chat we about doing a video a day for a year, starting comedy in her 30's, mentors and words of encouragement and discouragement, being kicked out of advertising school, embracing 'failure', breakups, the lies we tell ourselves, getting on Netflix, her tour + plenty more!

Check Gilli out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillog/

Website/ tickets: https://gilliapter.com/shows/

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Leonardo Nam is an Argentinean-Australian Korean actor who has built a career defined by versatility and emotional depth. Audiences know him from HBO's Emmy-award winning Westworld, where he starred opposite Thandiwe Newton as Felix Lutz, as well as standout roles in films such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants franchise, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and The Perfect Score.

Other credits include: The Flash, Disjointed, Hawaii Five-O, Royal Pains, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Bones, Maggie, MacGyver, Room 104, Sneaky Pete and DC Universe's Swap Thing to name a few. Off-screen, Leonardo is also entering a major new chapter creatively with the launch of Good On Ya Productions, his independent film and television banner focused on globally-minded, character-driven storytelling.

Leonardo is returning to the spotlight as the fan-favorite character Maddox Hatter, alongside Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Brandy, and Rita Ora in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. As the fifth instalment in the hit franchise, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland follows Red and Chloe as they confront the fallout of their time travel through Wonderland and face the now-villainous Maddox Hatter.

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland will premiere globally July 16, 2026, on Disney Channel and stream the following day on Disney+. Also check out his new film, Love Is The Monster, out now!

We chat about studying clown work and the propound impact it had, Descendants, leaving architecture, his production company (Good On Ya Productions), moving to America and sleeping on a park bench, the well, wellness & meditation, artist dates, mentors + much more!

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