In Episode 28 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine are joined by Stephen Tobolowsky as he talks about fame, luck, and how his career kept lining up at the right moments. He goes deep on Groundhog Day and tells the story of reading the 300 page Memento script. He then shares stories from Seinfeld, Freakier Friday, Entourage, Californication, and ends with the Spaceballs story about getting paid just to sit on set.

In Episode 27 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Robert Hays to talk through his rise on Angie and how that momentum led to landing Ted Striker in Airplane!. Robert breaks down the casting process, the pressure of getting comedy right, and why playing it completely straight became the secret to the film’s success. He also reflects on hosting Saturday Night Live, the chaos of live TV, and what it was like navigating sudden fame in Hollywood.

In Episode 26 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Deep Roy to reflect on his incredible six decade career in film and television. Roy shares in depth stories from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, including how he played every Oompa Loompa and built a lasting creative bond with Tim Burton. He also touches on his early journey into acting, working in British television, and memorable moments from Star Wars.

In Episode 25 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Jen Lilley to talk about her journey into Hollywood, from moving to LA without connections to landing her breakthrough roles on daytime television. Jen breaks down the reality of working on soap operas, the pace and pressure behind made for TV movies, and what it really takes to build a long lasting career in the industry.

In Episode 24 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with legendary actor Eric Roberts to reflect on a lifetime in film and television. Roberts shares stories from Star 80, The Dark Knight, and Runaway Train, while breaking down his early start in acting, working with visionary directors like Hal Ashby and Bob Fosse, and what he’s learned about the craft over decades in Hollywood.

In Episode 23 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Patrick Fabian for a candid talk about his career. Patrick breaks down how he landed Better Call Saul and what it was like stepping into the role of Howard Hamlin. He also shares his hilarious Dog with a Blog audition story and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

In Episode 22 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine share another round of true Hollywood stories, from filming Orca with Bo Derek to Gabai’s surprise moment being recognized by Quentin Tarantino. They talk about getting invited to the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere, how Carradine ended up as Sam Maguire on Lizzie McGuire, Gabai’s chaotic Cannes trip as an unknown actor, and a memorable encounter with Gary Busey. They also revisit on-set moments with Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Hamilton, and Paul Sorvino, pulling back the curtain on the real experiences that shaped their careers.

In Episode 21 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine talk with Burt Ward, the first Robin ever on screen, about his unforgettable journey into Batman. Burt shares how he landed the role, his instant chemistry with Adam West, and wild behind the scenes stories from the set. He also opens up about sparring with Bruce Lee and the massive cultural impact the show created. Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel!

In Episode 20 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine talk with Sean Patrick Flanery about the journey that shaped him. Sean shares how Young Indiana Jones opened every door in his career, why Nefarious became one of his most meaningful roles, and how family life and jiu jitsu guide the way he moves through the world today.

In Episode 19 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Ethan Embry to revisit his standout roles in That Thing You Do, Sweet Home Alabama, and Grace and Frankie. Ethan shares what it was like working with Tom Hanks and Reese Witherspoon, discusses his move from Los Angeles to Atlanta, and reflects on how streaming and self-tapes have reshaped the acting world.