Taboo's Comics & Kicks

The viral audition tape that won Kris D. Lofton the role of Jenard—and the truth about stepping into 50 Cent’s Power universe. Kris explains why he knew he had to take a huge swing in the audition, how being a diehard fan of the original series shaped his approach, and what it took to convince the team that no one else could play the role.

Kris then goes deeper into the pressure of becoming a series regular, the responsibility that comes with representing a major show, and the emotional toll of filming Jenard’s darkest storylines. He talks about portraying addiction and hallucinations, criticizing his own performances, dealing with fans who genuinely hate his character, and the off-camera family dynamic between the Power Book IV: Force cast.

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Hardball changed a generation, and Kris D. Lofton was there for every unforgettable moment. In Part 1, Kris shares how he accidentally landed the role, what it was like filming alongside Keanu Reeves in downtown Chicago, working with a young Michael B. Jordan, and the behind-the-scenes stories that fans have never heard.

From Keanu's kindness on set to the emotional truth behind G-Baby's unforgettable final scene, this episode is a nostalgic look inside one of the most beloved sports movies ever made. Part 2 will dive into the rest of Kris's incredible career beyond Hardball.

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Dante Basco returns to Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for a full Avatar: The Last Airbender deep dive into Prince Zuko, Uncle Iroh, and the redemption arc that made Avatar a worldwide phenomenon.

Dante reflects on first playing Zuko, why he thought the character was just a villain, and how Zuko’s journey through pain, banishment, abuse, forgiveness, and change became one of the most beloved arcs in animation. He also opens up about the meaning of Uncle Iroh, the real-life mentorship of Mako Iwamatsu, and why Avatar continues to shape generations of fans.

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Tara Strong joins Taboo to tell the stories behind Teen Titans’ Raven, The Fairly OddParents’ Timmy Turner, The Powerpuff Girls, Rugrats’ Baby Dil, My Little Pony’s Twilight Sparkle, Harley Quinn, Batgirl, Wicked, and the magic of becoming some of the most iconic voices in animation history.

In this episode, Tara breaks down how Raven found her dark, unforgettable voice, why Timmy Turner worked so perfectly inside the endless imagination of Fairly OddParents, and the unbelievable Rugrats story that helped her keep the role of Baby Dil. She also talks about growing up around toys, voicing Dorothy in Wicked, working alongside legends like Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy in the DC universe, the emotional bond fans have with Raven and Harley Quinn, the Brony community around My Little Pony, and why great voice acting is never just “doing voices” — it is fully becoming the character.

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Jodie Sweetin joins Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for Part 2 of her conversation, this time diving into Fuller House, the Netflix reboot, Bob Saget, the Olsen twins, Stephanie Tanner’s adult storyline, and the Full House family coming back together.

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Jodie Sweetin returns to Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for a Fuller House-focused conversation with Taboo.

Jodie talks about life before the reboot, working in drug and alcohol treatment, pitching Fuller House while still working a normal job, and how the show eventually landed at Netflix after multiple networks passed. She reflects on what it felt like to return to Stephanie Tanner as an adult, why the ending of Full House hit her so hard as a kid, and how Fuller House gave her a second chance to reconnect with the cast and family she grew up with.

She also opens up about why the Olsen twins didn’t return as Michelle Tanner, the famous Fuller House fourth-wall joke, Stephanie’s infertility and surrogacy storyline, becoming a mentor to the younger cast, rebuilding the Tanner house set, directing The Nearlywed Game, Bob Saget’s real personality and dark sense of humor, How Rude Tanneritos, 90s conventions, Motown Philly, and her idea for a possible Fullest House.

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Jodie Sweetin joins Taboo for Part 1 of a two-part conversation about Full House, Stephanie Tanner, Bob Saget, and the sitcom that became a generational classic. From the original pilot story to the Tanner family’s lasting legacy, Jodie looks back on the moments fans still love today.

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Jodie Sweetin sits down with Taboo’s Comics & Kicks to revisit her years as Stephanie Tanner on Full House.

In Part 1, Jodie talks about getting cast, the original pilot before Bob Saget became Danny Tanner, growing up on set, filming Stephanie’s classic moments, the real Full House house in San Francisco, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, TGIF memories, and why the Tanner family still means so much to fans.

Part 2 continues with Fuller House.

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Clifton Collins Jr. joins Taboo for a powerful conversation about acting, identity, legacy, and the roles that changed his life.

Clifton reflects on working with Samuel L. Jackson on 187, the rehearsal moment that raised his standard as an actor, and the emotional intensity behind his work in Capote. He also shares the wild story of almost landing Saving Private Ryan, from sneaking a script to learning German over a single weekend for the audition.

The conversation also explores Clifton’s family history in Latino vaudeville, his grandfather Pedro Gonzalez, Indigenous representation, the discipline of studying a role, and what it takes to bring truth to characters across films like Dirty, Capote, Pacific Rim, Westworld, and more.

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The Mixon Brothers join Taboo’s Comics and Kicks to revisit The Nutty Professor, Eddie Murphy’s “HERCULES” moment, Jim Carrey’s wild improv on Me, Myself & Irene, and the night they were in Las Vegas when Tupac was shot.

Jamal and Jerod Mixon sit down with Taboo for a hilarious, nostalgic, and story-packed conversation about growing up in Los Angeles, breaking into Hollywood, and becoming part of some of the most memorable comedy movies of the 90s and 2000s.

The brothers look back on The Nutty Professor and explain how Jamal landed the role after his mother heard about the audition on the radio. They share what it was like working with Eddie Murphy as he transformed into the Klump family, and how the now-iconic “Hercules, Hercules” moment came together through Eddie’s improvisation and Jamal’s reaction.

They also dive into Me, Myself & Irene, from the audition process to working alongside Anthony Anderson, Mongo Brownlee, and Jim Carrey. Jamal explains how Jim improvised the “smooches” moment on set, forcing everyone to play along and creating one of the movie’s funniest scenes.

The conversation also covers their wild Las Vegas story from the Mike Tyson fight the night Tupac was shot, meeting Russell Simmons, getting connected to How to Be a Player, working on Bulworth with Halle Berry and Warren Beatty, Paul Blart: Mall Cop becoming a surprise comedy hit, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson’s Midsummer Night events, LA sneaker culture, and ranking comedy legends like Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, Will Ferrell, Kevin James, and Adam Sandler.

A funny, loose, and unforgettable episode full of classic comedy stories, behind-the-scenes movie moments, LA nostalgia, and the kind of real Hollywood memories only the Mixon Brothers can tell.

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Alisan Porter joins Taboo’s Comics and Kicks to revisit Curly Sue, Parenthood with Steve Martin, and her journey from child star to winning The Voice. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from classic Hollywood sets, early-2000s nightlife, motherhood, music, and finding her voice again.

Alisan Porter sits down with Taboo for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up on screen, finding her identity as a singer, and looking back at the pop culture moments that shaped her life and career.

Alisan reflects on Curly Sue as the role that felt like her child-star breakthrough after years of working as a young actor. She shares memories of working with Jim Belushi and John Hughes, including the emotional restaurant scene where Hughes pushed her to focus and go deeper as a performer.

She also looks back on Parenthood, her first feature film, and what it was like being surrounded by a legendary cast and creative team that included Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Ron Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Dianne Wiest, and Tom Hulce.

The conversation also dives into Pee-wee’s Playhouse, The Golden Girls, Dante Basco, child-actor life, the magic of old Hollywood backlots, and the early-2000s Joseph’s nightclub scene where stars like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Foxx, Mark Wahlberg, Carmen Electra, Marlon Wayans, and DJ AM all crossed paths.

Alisan opens up about why singing was always her true calling, how theater helped bridge acting and music, and why The Voice became such an important comeback and proof-of-purpose moment for her as a young mom. She also talks about winning Season 10 with Christina Aguilera as her coach, making new music for women who grew up with her, and continuing to coach and mentor performers today.

A nostalgic, funny, and heartfelt episode about Curly Sue, classic movies, 90s and 2000s Hollywood, motherhood, music, and what it means to grow up without losing your voice.

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Kid from Kid ‘n Play revisits Class Act 34 years later and explains why the movie became a hidden classic for real fans of the duo.

Christopher “Kid” Reid joins Taboo for a conversation about playing Duncan Pinderhughes, the chemistry behind Kid ‘n Play’s dance scenes, the playful comedy style that made Class Act age so well, and the larger Kid ‘n Play legacy across House Party, their NBC cartoon, and their Marvel comic. Kid also shares stories about Michael Jordan, driving Jordan’s cars in Chicago, and the lessons he learned from being around one of the biggest icons in sports.

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