Matt is back from his honeymoon to interview Steve Agee about his role as Gef the Ravager in the 2017 Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. In a I Was There Too first, Matt and Steve have a pre-interview before watching the film together. Among many great stories Steve reveals about his time on the film such as Stallone in the bridge chair, catching on fire himself, and getting beer squibbed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Steve Agee

If you're like Matt Gourley (Superego, Drunk History, Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend), then you know all the classic movie and television scenes so well it's like you were in the room when they happened. Well, you weren't. And neither was he. But the people Matt interviews were! Listen in as they tell the inside stories of how cinema and television history was made from a fly-on-the-wall perspective you've never heard.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV & Film

Background actor Brandon Adams joins Matt this week to discuss his role as a guy on the shuttle - aka Jim Shuttle - in the 2009 Star Trek reboot. Brandon talks about having his face featured right alongside the films stars in the trailer, the joke he made to J.J. Abrams that he thought would get him fired, and the lengths he had to go to in order to fulfill his NDA. Plus, Brandon shares the story of how he became best friends with Chris Pine while working on set. This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (code: IWTT30) and Casper Mattresses (code: IWTT). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star Trek with Brandon Adams

Actor, chess teacher, great storyteller Marcus Henderson joins Matt to discuss his roles in Quentin Tarantinos Django Unchained and Jordan Peeles Get Out. He tells us about his Django audition in which he pretended to be attacked by a dog, the layers he went into in portraying Groundskeeper Walter in Get Out, and running to the point of injury for Get Out. Plus, Marcus shares a memorable encounter with Samuel L. Jackson.This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com code: IWTT30). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Django Unchained and Get Out with Marcus Henderson

Author and director Russ Banham joins Matt and guest co-host Steve Agee to discuss his role as Bobby Crockett in the 1979 classic comedy Meatballs. Russ tells of how his unusual wardrobe helped him during his audition before sharing stories of filming in a real summer camp and working alongside Bill Murray. Later, Russ talks about transitioning from acting into writing as well as how he ended up alongside the Rolling Stones on an episode of Saturday Night Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meatballs with Russ Banham

Actor Eric Edelstein joins Matt and guest co-host Steve Berg to discuss his role as Detective Smiley Fusco in the 2017 return of Twin Peaks. Eric tells of how he went from being a fan of the original series to having a role in the return written specifically for him, what it was like to engage in Transcendental Meditation with David Lynch, and his experiences acting opposite Kyle MacLachlan. Plus, the three Drunk History vets reminisce about their respective appearances on the comedy program. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (code: WASTHERE) and Hello Fresh (code: IWTT30). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twin Peaks with Eric Edelstein and guest co-host Steve Berg

Actress and improviser Janet Varney joins Matt to discuss her role as Party Girl in the 2004 superhero film Catwoman. Janet tells us whether shooting party scenes are as bad as being at a party with people you dont know, crying on the drive home at 5am, and running into someone from her childhood on set. Plus, we hear how Janet had to pretend to be invisible for a pre-read for the role of Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four.This episode is brought to you by Audible (www.audible.com/WASTHERE) and Mindshow (www.mindshow.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Steve Agee

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