Rollin' With Olan

This week on Rollin’ With Olan, we’re joined by actor and comedian Brad Grunberg, a.k.a. Johnny Cocktail. Brad brings the laughs and the stories as he shares his journey through Hollywood, his unforgettable roles alongside Adam Sandler, and what it’s like to bring comedy to life on and off the screen. Get ready for a fun, unfiltered conversation filled with humor, heart, and plenty of behind-the-scenes gems you won’t hear anywhere else.

From Hollywood sets, Brad’s journey is filled with unforgettable stories, wild characters, and plenty of heart.

This is what happens when raw comedy, hustle, and Hollywood collide.

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Julia Roberts submitted a casting tape at 18 years old, and our guest took a chance on her. The rest, as they say, is history. But this is only a small part of the rich history of Bobby Roth who has worked on a number of major television shows and movies since the 1980s.

Bobby Roth is also the filmmaker behind Our Ukrainian Sky, a short documentary film released in 2023 focusing on an unlikely group of British lawyers who organize the delivery of used trucks to Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the front lines against Russia.

This is what you get when you combine the best of Hollywood with doing the right thing. 

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Wanna be a television writer? Interested in learning more about that field? If so, this is the episode for you. Tony Phelan is as accomplished as they come as a writer, and he’s also a highly successful producer and director. 

From Grey’s Anatomy in the early days to Fire Country today, Tony brings a ton of lessons for up and coming writers and everybody else wanting to work on creating shows. You’ll hear him drop gems like: “Once the audience knows where you’re going, you’re dead.”

Fun fact: Tony has been married to his wife Joan since 1993, and they have worked together ever since. 

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You know Tommy Pickles from the Rugrats, right? Believe it or not, that was our guest’s first voice audition. And since then she has done tons of voices, including Babe and Happy Feet as well as Buttercup from the Powerpuff Girls.

Elizabeth EG Daily has done it all – acting, voice acting and singing – and tells some incredible stories going all the way back to the 80s. It wasn’t always easy, but when you’re this dedicated to your craft, things have a way of working out. 

Press play and you’ll also get a taste of many of these awesome voices. Enjoy!

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Back on the show for the second time, the legendary Marty Schwartz comes in hot with an explosive story about his experience with a certain big-name actor. This is as real as it gets. 

You’ll also hear about how he used to pick up Martin Scorcese every morning to look at locations when they worked on the film Raging Bull from 1980, which was the second to last time Marty operated as location manager. 

And that’s just a few of the many stories you’ll hear in this episode. Strap in!

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As the breakout actor in the movie Pajama Party from 1964, this guest is a legend in Hollywood. They were even grooming her to be the next Marilyn Monroe, but that was not the path for Bobbie Shaw Chance. 

Instead, after doing a dozen movies, she became an iconic acting coach and started coaching Drew Barrymore when she was only 10 years old. Her son Richie followed in her footsteps, and they have even coached The Kardashians. 

She shares how to pick the right acting coach as well as some incredible Hollywood stories. 

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Live from Tyler Perry’s studio in Atlanta, the one and only Ken Fuchs took a quick break from Family Feud to share his incredible Hollywood story, which is one nobody would want to miss. 

In addition to working with Steve Harvey for the past 15 years, this very special guest has directed Shark Tank episodes for several years and done more seasons than we can count of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and now also The Golden Bachelor. 

Bachelor Nation, this one’s for you!

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This is what everybody in entertainment should learn more about. Look no further than the case against Disney. This long-time attorney breaks down why entertainment law is so important and the parts of it you should know about. 

In addition to running his own law office since 1991, Steven Lowe is no stranger to the ins and outs of the entertainment industry and was even the executive producer of the movie Demise from 2024. 

Here’s an episode that will help you determine how to best protect your work.

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When an Emmy award-winning costume designer born in South Africa and raised in Israel tells her story about coming to the US almost 20 years ago to pursue her career in Hollywood, you know there will be a ton of inspiring nuggets. 

Ariyela talks us through her journey and several of the amazing projects she’s worked on, including the movie Waitress from 2007 where she and Jeff worked together for the first time. She also delivers some excellent advice for background actors. 

Get ready for some awesome stories that include Dennis Hopper, Lisa Kudrow and many more.

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Actress, author, businesswoman, director, model, producer and writer… Brande Roderick has done it all, and in this episode she shares her incredible journey through the entertainment industry. This one’s a doozy!

You may have seen this former playmate of the year – who also dated Hugh Hefner for more than two years – on Baywatch or in Starsky & Hutch, and she’s even done her own horror movie, Wineville, as a first-time director and lead actor. 

The way Brande has navigated Hollywood should serve as a unique inspiration to us all. 

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