Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are?

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What's Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are? about?

Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden hosts this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series featuring close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and more

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Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are? episodes:

05.09.2023
Episode 210: Anson Mount
Anson Mount played Captain Pike on Paramount Plus’ Discovery and now on Strange New Worlds. His background was theatre before he was scooped up by Hollywood. He is a lover of carpentry, nature, and podcasting. Smart and funny, he opens...
04.25.2023
Episode 209: Ed Speelers
Ed Speleers is my surprise guest. Someday know him from his work on Downton Abby and Outlander, but if you listen to our podcast you will learn lots of new things about this fantastic actor who is one of the...
04.11.2023
Episode 208: Terry Matalas
Terry Matalas, executive producer and show runner of Picard Season is on the fast track to become one of the most prolific and creative writer-producers in Hollywood. Among his many credits, he co-created 12 Monkeys and just finished directing his...
04.04.2023
Episode 207: Alexander Siddig
Alexander Siddig has a long resume of film and television work. His performances are full of mystery, grace and surprises. So too is his conversation with Gates. He speaks about his wonderful, crazy life beginning with his Sudanese and British...
03.28.2023
Episode 206: John Billingsley
Today’s guest is a well-known character actor you have seen a million times but did not always recognize due to his acting talent—John Billingsley. The beloved Doctor from Star Trek Enterprise is full of surprising stories about his family and...
03.21.2023
Episode 205: Rosalind Chao
Rosalind Chao, the actress of Star Trek TNG and DS9 fame, talks theatre, television and film. She acted in one of my favorite films, The Joy Luck Club and has rarely been out of work since. Not only an actor...
03.14.2023
Episode 204: Jack Quaid
The talented Jack Quaid, a star in both Amazon Studios’ The Boys, and Paramount Plus’ The Lower Decks, is the episode guest. It is a fun conversation since this is Gates’ first encounter with Jack since their initial 10 minute...
03.07.2023
Episode 203: Kate Mulgrew
Kate Mulgrew covers a lot of ground in her conversation with Gates. Topics include Kate’s books, her ambition, Catholicism, mothers favorite writers, politics, mortality, children and even some questions about Crusher and Picard. Tune in the hear Mulgrew and McFadden...
02.28.2023
Episode 202: Tawny Newsome
Tawny Newsome and Gates find they have many things in common: love of home, crafts, improv, clowning and much laughter. Topics bound from bake sales to being in a band, ending with a discussion about lamps……yes, that kind of lamp. Learn...
02.21.2023
Episode 201: William Shatner
William Shatner hangs with Gates and talks about childhood, parents, leaving home and how writing songs has been an incredibly fulfilling journey—-one that has given him not only a way to reflect on his lie, but also a path to...
02.03.2023
Season 2 Official Trailer
Join Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden, on this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series that features close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12.14.2021
"The Center Seat After Show" Podcast - Out Now!
Check out a special sneak peek of The Center Seat After Show podcast Episode 1: "Lucy Loves Star Trek"! This is the official after show podcast for the brand new History Channel series "The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star...
10.21.2021
New Series: "The Center Seat After Show" Premiering November 5th!
The official after show podcast to the upcoming television series The Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek, premiering on November 5th! Each week, join us here as director Brian Volk-Weiss and professors Mary Jo and John Tenuto take an even...
09.01.2021
Episode 115: Michael Westmore
Speaking with Make-up artist, Academy Award-winner and author Michael Westmore is like getting to know a national treasure, and getting the keys to his treasure chest! He knows everything about the history of the film industry, coming from a long lineage...
08.25.2021
Episode 114: Denise Crosby
While Gates and Denise Crosby never really had much time to hang out during Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gates has come to know Denise as one of the most multi-talented and creative human beings she's ever met. For one,...
08.18.2021
Episode 113: Robert Picardo Pt. 2
You're invited to join two space docs on the front porch of cyber-space, so kick up your feet and have a cool glass of lemonade as Gates and Robert Picardo pilot their mental spaceships and investigate their respective universes! In other...
08.11.2021
Episode 112: Robert Picardo Pt. 1
Who is that man with the deep rich voice and a humor that knows no bounds? It's none other than Robert Picardo! Robert and Gates have both played doctors in a universe without boundaries, similarly Robert's own resume is boundless...
07.21.2021
Episode 111: Michael Dorn Pt. 2
Before the second part of Gates' conversation with Michael Dorn, she reflects on what she's learned so far from her dear friends who have joined her on this journey. Also, a friendly notice that Gates will take a brief, 3-week...
07.14.2021
Episode 110: Michael Dorn Pt. 1
Michael Dorn has more self-discipline and curiosity than anyone else Gates knows; he's an actor, writer, director, pilot, athlete and a vegan. Needless to say, once Michael makes a decision there's no stopping him, so don't even try. Charming, hilarious...
07.07.2021
Episode 109: Marina Sirtis
Regardless of where she is, Marina Sirtis is a woman with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Over the years she's played many kinds of roles, but she is especially remembered for her portrayal of Deanna Troi on Star...
06.30.2021
Episode 108: John de Lancie
For years, Star Trek fans have asked "Just who exactly is Q, and how can he do all the stuff he does?" Gates has also always asked herself that very same question about John de Lancie, the actor who plays Q....
06.23.2021
Episode 107: Nana Visitor Pt.2
A continuation of Gates' conversation with Nana Visitor, starting with an unexpected reaction from Gates to Nana's story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.16.2021
Episode 106: Nana Visitor Pt.1
Gates and guest Nana Visitor have a lot in common; they're both dancers, choreographers, actors, of course Star Trek regulars as well as mothers. Curious and disciplined, Nana has always been ready to do the hard work, however she also...
06.09.2021
Episode 105: Brent Spiner
Decades ago in Brooklyn, while watching Brent Spiner rehearse for live-theater, Gates was immediately impressed by his skilled, well-crafted performance; a performance that was at once funny, cynical, smart and sometimes crazy. Brent Spiner knows how to maneuver his characters...
06.02.2021
Episode 104: Wil Wheaton Pt. 2
"As Gates' conversation with Wil Wheaton continues, they dive into philosophical questions about heroes, role-models, forgiveness, the Spice Girls and of course, science!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05.26.2021
Episode 103: Wil Wheaton Pt. 1
Not everyone is blessed with a space-son, let alone one as remarkable as Wil Wheaton. Gates is, and she sits down with the accomplished TV Host/Actor/Blogger/Author in Part 1 of this powerful and captivating conversation. Learn more about your ad choices....
05.19.2021
Episode 102: LeVar Burton
Award winning actor/writer/director/host LeVar Burton has spent most of his adult life sharing knowledge, becoming a beloved role-model for multiple generations along the way. Prepare to be inspired as Gates reminisces with LeVar about their respective journeys through life. Learn more about your...
05.12.2021
Episode 101: Jonathan Frakes
"You may best recall him as "Number 1", however Actor/Director Jonathan Frakes has proven throughout his career to be the same wise, reliable presence in everything he's a part of. Listen in as he joins Gates to discuss life, work,...
05.04.2021
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Gates McFadden personally invites you to check out her new podcast, Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?, and hints at a list of guests that are out of this world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are? about?

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Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are? episodes:

Episode 210: Anson Mount

Episode 209: Ed Speelers

Episode 208: Terry Matalas

Episode 207: Alexander Siddig

Episode 206: John Billingsley

Episode 205: Rosalind Chao

Episode 204: Jack Quaid

Episode 203: Kate Mulgrew

Episode 202: Tawny Newsome

Episode 201: William Shatner

Season 2 Official Trailer

"The Center Seat After Show" Podcast - Out Now!

New Series: "The Center Seat After Show" Premiering November 5th!

Episode 115: Michael Westmore

Episode 114: Denise Crosby

Episode 113: Robert Picardo Pt. 2

Episode 112: Robert Picardo Pt. 1

Episode 111: Michael Dorn Pt. 2

Episode 110: Michael Dorn Pt. 1

Episode 109: Marina Sirtis

Episode 108: John de Lancie

Episode 107: Nana Visitor Pt.2

Episode 106: Nana Visitor Pt.1

Episode 105: Brent Spiner

Episode 104: Wil Wheaton Pt. 2

Episode 103: Wil Wheaton Pt. 1

Episode 102: LeVar Burton

Episode 101: Jonathan Frakes

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