Here From There with Brian Stepanek

From camping across the country as a kid to landing one of television’s most beloved roles, Amy Carlson has taken anything but a straight path. In this episode, she shares how a last-minute audition, a bold decision to walk away from stability, and a willingness to follow curiosity led her from soap operas to Blue Bloods—and everything in between.

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In this episode of Here From There, Brian and Sheila sit down with legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, Mississippi Burning) to talk about the unpredictable journey that built one of the most recognizable careers in film and television. Tobolowsky reflects on the path that took him from Texas stages to Hollywood sets, the craft of character acting, and the moments that shaped his life in the industry. Along the way, he shares insights on resilience, creativity, and the strange twists of fate that can turn a single audition—or a chance encounter—into a career-defining moment.

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Kim Rhodes joins Here From There for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about growing up in Hollywood, surviving rejection, and discovering her ADHD and autism later in life. From The Suite Life with Zack and Cody to Supernatural, she reflects on being a “safe space” for fans — and why she ultimately chose peace, goats, and authenticity over chasing the industry. It’s a heartfelt episode about embracing who you are and never being miserable in the pursuit of happiness.

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Actor and musician Jack Griffo (The Thundermans, Henry Danger, SEAL Team, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons) joins Here From There to talk about growing up on kids TV, navigating life after early fame, and why loving the process matters more than the outcome. A candid, funny conversation about creativity, identity, and staying grounded in a tough industry.

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Actor Rex Linn (CSI: Miami, Cliffhanger, Better Call Saul, Young Sheldon) joins us for a thoughtful, candid conversation about his unlikely path from Oklahoma to Hollywood. From working at a zoo and filming a long-forgotten brisket commercial to landing roles opposite Sylvester Stallone and building a decades-long career, Rex shares unforgettable stories from a life spent chasing the work.

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From trumpet player to NASA technologist, Sarah Roth’s path is a masterclass in reinvention. She joins Brian and Sheila to talk about creativity, curiosity, and the unexpected turns that can launch a whole new life.

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Actor Joel Johnstone (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Timeless, The Resident) joins Brian and Sheila to talk about the long, unpredictable road from Milwaukee to Hollywood. He shares how a high school drama teacher changed his life, what he learned from interning at a casting office, and why putting in the reps matters more than “magic.”

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You may know Jamie McShane as Sheriff Galpin on Netflix’s Wednesday, as the ruthless Marshall Kent in 1923, or from HBO’s new hit series, Task. In this episode, Brian and Sheila talk with Jamie about growing up in New Jersey, breaking into the business via rollerblades, and how a childhood accident gave him a unique perspective that informs the way he plays villains.

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Comedic actress Sarah Baker (The Kominsky Method, Young Sheldon) joins the podcast to talk about how seemingly unfortunate events can catapult your career forward, the intensity of pilot auditions and the joy of residuals.

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