Too Opinionated

🎬🔥 NEW EPISODE!

From the Hawkins arcade to Jurassic World and the wild world of Free Guy, Matty Cardarople has been everywhere!

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome actor, comedian and author Matty Cardarople to discuss his unforgettable roles in Stranger Things, Free Guy, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Reservation Dogs and Jurassic World!

🎮 Fans know Matty as Keith, the unforgettable arcade employee in Netflix's Stranger Things, appearing in seasons two and three.

🎭 He also played Orlando, the Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender, in A Series of Unfortunate Events alongside Neil Patrick Harris.

🦖 From working with Ryan Reynolds in Free Guy to appearing in Jurassic World, Matty has built a career playing memorable, offbeat characters.

We talk:

🎮 Playing Keith in Stranger Things 🎭 Joining Count Olaf's troupe in A Series of Unfortunate Events 🕹️ Working on Free Guy with Ryan Reynolds 🦖 His experience on Jurassic World 🌟 Playing Ansel in Reservation Dogs 😂 Working with childhood idol Jim Carrey on Dumb and Dumber To 🎬 How Luke and Owen Wilson helped launch his career 🎥 The Big Sick, Logan Lucky and Wheels of Fortune 📺 New Girl, Scrubs and Ray Donovan 🎙️ Voice acting in Archibald's Next Big Thing 📚 His poetry books Space Cadet and Happy Birthday Everyday ❤️ Supporting Make-A-Wish, animal shelters and other causes

From Hawkins to Hollywood, Matty Cardarople proves that sometimes the most unforgettable characters are the wonderfully weird ones!

🎬 MORE STRANGER THINGS? Check out our Too Opinionated Stranger Things Playlist for more interviews and conversations!

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#MattyCardarople #StrangerThings #FreeGuy #JurassicWorld #ReservationDogs

🥊🔥 HE'S BACK FOR ROUND THREE!

Dean Redman returns to Too Opinionated for his THIRD appearance—and this time, we're stepping into the ring with Muhammad Ali!

Today, we welcome back the accomplished actor and voice artist to discuss his role as legendary boxer Archie Moore in Amazon MGM Studios' The Greatest, streaming on Prime Video November 4, 2026!

🥊 The Greatest explores Muhammad Ali's extraordinary life, from his triumphs and defeats inside the ring to his relationships as a husband, father, brother and son.

Dean portrays Archie Moore, the formidable boxing champion and demanding trainer whose camp plays a role in Ali's journey.

🎬 Dean also appears as Marquís Rawlins in the pilot episode of CBS's Boston Blue.

We talk:

🥊 Playing Archie Moore in The Greatest 🏆 Bringing a boxing legend to the screen 🔥 The story of Muhammad Ali beyond the ring 📺 His role in Boston Blue ✈️ His experiences as a pilot and passion for aviation 🎬 Playing two characters in Warcraft 🦍 War for the Planet of the Apes with Andy Serkis and Woody Harrelson 📺 Stargate SG-1, The X-Files, Smallville and Superman & Lois ❤️ His work on Netflix's Virgin River 🎙️ Voicing Marvel's Nick Fury 🐉 Ninjago, Black Lagoon and Dragon Quest 🥋 Martial arts, weapons training and stunt work 🎥 Expanding into producing and directing

With more than 100 screen and voice credits, Dean Redman continues to deliver unforgettable performances—and we're thrilled to have him back for a third round!

📺 The Greatest — Prime Video, November 4.

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#DeanRedman #TheGreatest #MuhammadAli #ArchieMoore #PrimeVideo #BostonBlue #Warcraft #TooOpinionated #Meisterkhan

😂🧠 NEW EPISODE!

What happens when a traumatic brain injury changes your life—and comedy, creativity and fragrances help you find your way back?

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome actor, comedian, fragrance reviewer and artist Steven Morse to discuss his original character comedy at @notstevenmorse, fragrance content at @iamstevenmorse, and his comeback following a 2023 car accident and traumatic brain injury.

🎭 After his accident interrupted his acting career, Steven discovered an unexpected creative outlet through his passion for fragrances.

🧴 Today, he creates honest, personality-driven fragrance reviews, comparisons, seasonal picks and collection advice on YouTube and social media. Every recommendation comes from fragrances he's personally worn, tested or owns.

😂 His comedy at @notstevenmorse showcases his unique characters, sharp humor and passion for entertaining.

We talk:

😂 The comedy and characters behind @notstevenmorse 🧠 His traumatic brain injury and recovery journey ❤️ Rebuilding his career through creativity 🧴 Fragrance reviews, comparisons and personal favorites 👃 Testing fragrances and making honest recommendations 📱 Growing @iamstevenmorse 🎭 Returning to acting and voiceover 🎨 Photography and AI-assisted artwork 🌌 His Cosmic Cowboy exhibition at Art Miami 🎬 Blu Cosette and Human Nature Show 💪 Resilience, reinvention and finding purpose

From character comedy and fragrance reviews to overcoming a life-changing injury, Steven Morse proves that creativity can open unexpected doors!

📲 Comedy: @notstevenmorse 🧴 Fragrances: @iamstevenmorse 🌐 https://iamstevenmorse.com

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#StevenMorse #NotStevenMorse #FragranceReviews #Comedy #BrainInjury

🌊🤿 NEW EPISODE!

What if your oldest friend was a giant manta ray—and you had one last chance to find him?

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome award-winning documentary director and ocean explorer Cody Sheehy to discuss his extraordinary new film THE LAST DIVE, an unforgettable true story about friendship, adventure, aging and the mysterious bond between humans and the ocean.

🐋 The film follows Terry Kennedy, an eighty-something Navy veteran and former Hell's Angels associate who formed an unlikely friendship decades ago with a giant oceanic manta ray he named Willy.

Now, Terry reunites his old diving crew for one final expedition to the remote waters surrounding Mexico's San Benedicto Island, hoping to reconnect with his extraordinary underwater friend.

🎬 Premiering at the Tribeca Festival, where it earned recognition for Best Cinematography, THE LAST DIVE is expanding into theaters nationwide!

We talk:

🐋 The incredible true story of Terry Kennedy and Willy 🤿 A Navy veteran's final underwater adventure ❤️ The remarkable friendship between a man and a manta ray 🌊 Filming in the remote waters off Mexico 🎥 The challenges of underwater documentary filmmaking 🏆 Premiering at Tribeca and winning Best Cinematography 🎬 Collaborating with Mark Monroe, writer-producer of The Cove and Icarus ⛵ Cody's life as an ocean explorer and liveaboard sailor 🧬 His documentary Make People Better and the controversy surrounding gene-edited babies 🎞️ Building Rhumbline Media and Filmstacker 🌎 Telling powerful human stories in a changing world ⭐ Why some friendships transcend species and time

Part ocean adventure, part buddy movie and entirely unforgettable, THE LAST DIVE reminds us that it's never too late for one more extraordinary journey!

🎟️ THE LAST DIVE — In theaters now!

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#CodySheehy #TheLastDive #MantaRay #DocumentaryFilm #TribecaFilmFestival #OceanExploration

⚖️🕷️ NEW EPISODE!

From defending Baltimore's drug dealers on The Wire to entering Marvel's Spider-Noir universe, Michael Kostroff has one incredible career!

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome actor, author and acting instructor Michael Kostroff to discuss his unforgettable role as Maurice "Maury" Levy on HBO's The Wire, his work on Spider-Noir, Broadway tours and the secrets behind surviving Hollywood!

⚖️ For five seasons, Michael portrayed the sharp, morally questionable attorney Maury Levy on The Wire, one of television's most acclaimed dramas.

🕷️ He's also part of Marvel's Spider-Noir, adding another major franchise to his impressive résumé!

🎭 Beyond television, Michael toured with Mel Brooks' The Producers and played the scheming Thénardier in Les Misérables.

We talk:

⚖️ Playing Maury Levy across five seasons of The Wire 🕷️ Joining Marvel's Spider-Noir 🎭 Touring with Mel Brooks' The Producers 🎶 Playing Thénardier in Les Misérables 📺 Appearing in Billions, The Blacklist and The Good Wife ⭐ His work on Sonny with a Chance and Platonic 🎬 Playing Peter Madoff in The Wizard of Lies with Robert De Niro 📺 Reuniting with David Simon's world in The Plot Against America 📚 His four books, including The Stage Actor's Handbook and Audition Psych 101 🎤 Audition anxiety, rejection and the psychology of acting 🎟️ Lessons from decades of theater, television and film ✍️ Writing for Backstage and his humorous Weekly Curmudgeon blog

From Baltimore courtrooms to Broadway stages and Marvel superheroes, Michael Kostroff proves that a working actor's greatest superpower is versatility!

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#MichaelKostroff #TheWire #MauryLevy #SpiderNoir #Marvel

🐎❤️ NEW EPISODE!

Can the connection between humans and horses help people heal from trauma?

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome actress, filmmaker and animal advocate Kate Zenna to discuss her powerful new film Idyllwild, coming in 2027, and her mission to tell stories that inspire hope and change!

🎬 Kate co-wrote, co-directed, produced and stars in Idyllwild, a feature inspired by real-life recovery stories and the transformative potential of equine-assisted therapy.

Evolving from an original short film, Idyllwild explores trauma recovery, resilience and the healing connections between people, animals and community.

❤️ With a special focus on veterans and first responders, Kate hopes the film opens meaningful conversations about mental health, post-traumatic growth and finding hope after adversity.

We talk:

🐎 Creating Idyllwild and its journey from short to feature ❤️ Equine-assisted therapy and the human-animal connection 🎖️ Mental health challenges facing veterans and first responders 💪 Trauma recovery, resilience and second chances 🎬 Writing, directing, producing and starring in one project 📺 Her roles in The Fosters, Riverdale and Queer as Folk 🎭 Her work on Nero Wolfe and Jack and Jill 🏆 Her Genie Award nomination for Jack and Jill 🐕 Rescuing, fostering and finding homes for vulnerable dogs 🎵 Her music career as Pointe Claire 📖 Her work as an author and creative storyteller 🌟 Developing films and television projects with a purpose

From Hollywood performances to rescuing animals and championing mental health, Kate Zenna is proving that storytelling can do more than entertain—it can help change lives.

🎬 Idyllwild — Coming 2027

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#KateZenna #Idyllwild #EquineTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #Veterans

🐢🥷 NEW EPISODE!

The original Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is back—and this time, he's going undercover!

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome veteran actor, author and performance coach Josh Pais to discuss his new dark spy comedy CHECKOUT, his legendary role as Raphael in the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, and his incredible Hollywood career!

🕵️ In CHECKOUT, Josh stars as Dov, an aging Mossad operative desperate for one final shot at glory. When he believes a wanted terrorist is hiding in a Turkish hotel, he goes rogue!

To prepare, Josh underwent unusual real-world spy training with a Mossad operative in a New Jersey shopping mall!

🐢 But for generations of fans, Josh will always be Raphael, the hotheaded, wisecracking Ninja Turtle. He both performed inside the costume AND provided Raphael's voice in the original film!

We talk:

🐢 Playing Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 🥷 Performing inside the Turtle suit and voicing the character 🕵️ His new film CHECKOUT and training with a Mossad operative 🎬 Working with director Jonathan Dekel 😱 Appearing in Scream 3 🃏 His role in Joker 📺 Memorable work on Ray Donovan, The Good Wife and The Dropout 🎥 Appearing in A Beautiful Mind and Motherless Brooklyn 🎰 His upcoming Netflix series The Roman with Oscar Isaac 📖 His book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility 💪 Overcoming fear, self-doubt and creative blocks ⭐ Surviving and thriving through decades in Hollywood

From the sewers of New York City to the secret world of international espionage, Josh Pais has one unforgettable Hollywood story after another!

🎬 CHECKOUT — theatrical release September 17.

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#JoshPais #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #Raphael #TMNT #CHECKOUT

🛸☢️ NEW EPISODE!

Are UFOs warning humanity about nuclear war? Could ancient prophecies actually describe modern weapons of mass destruction?

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome author, entrepreneur and former Google contractor Indy Pederson to discuss his provocative new two-volume book, Sacrificing Humanity: The UFO Is a Portent of Nuclear War.

📖 Released in September 2026, Sacrificing Humanity examines an extraordinary possibility: What if ancient religious descriptions of the apocalypse were warnings about humanity's capacity for nuclear self-destruction?

Drawing from the Bible, Quran, Hindu scriptures, Hopi prophecy and military records, Indy explores parallels between ancient symbolism and modern nuclear warfare.

🛸 He also recounts alleged UFO encounters surrounding a remote island property in Patagonia, experiences he says transformed him from a skeptic into a believer.

We talk:

☢️ The theories behind Sacrificing Humanity 📖 Ancient prophecies and nuclear Armageddon 🛸 His alleged UFO encounters in Patagonia 👽 Claims of UAP activity near nuclear missile facilities 🚀 Nuclear weapons and his Ladder of Escalation Theory 🔥 Whether Revelation's imagery resembles modern warfare 🤖 Artificial intelligence and nuclear command systems 🌎 The possibility of preventing global catastrophe 🏝️ His experience featured on Island Hunters 🔍 Separating evidence, interpretation and speculation ❤️ His central question: Are we sacrificing our own existence?

Whether you're fascinated by UFOs, biblical prophecy, nuclear history or humanity's future, this conversation challenges you to question what we think we know.

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#IndyPederson #SacrificingHumanity #UFO #NuclearWar #AncientProphecy

🎬🔥 NEW EPISODE!

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome actor, writer, producer and musician Francesco Antonio to discuss Wayne, his exciting new projects MOBSTAR and The Great American Ghost Hunt, and his growing career on both sides of the camera!

🏍️ Francesco plays Reggie, the volatile and unpredictable antagonist in the cult-favorite action-comedy Wayne, now reaching new audiences on Netflix!

Created by the talent behind Deadpool, the series follows two teenagers on a wild, violent road trip to recover a stolen 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.

Originally booked for one episode, Francesco's performance as Reggie expanded into a six-episode arc!

We talk:

🏍️ Playing Reggie in Wayne and becoming a fan-favorite villain 🔥 The show's cult following and arrival on Netflix 🎬 Appearing in Bad Blood, Pretty Hard Cases and What We Do in the Shadows 😂 Starring in Vandits alongside Robb Wells and Enrico Colantoni 🎮 Voice acting in Bakugan and Far Cry 6 🎭 His award-winning acting and filmmaking career 💼 Building his production company, Woodbridge Media Inc. 🔫 Creating MOBSTAR, a crime dramedy described as Barry meets The Sopranos 👻 Producing The Great American Ghost Hunt for Potluck Originals ⭐ Collaborating with Jennifer Hudson, Robin Thicke, Bob Saget and Howie Mandel 🎵 Recording as Espresso and collaborating with Canadian reggae legend Snow 🚀 Moving from actor to creator, writer and producer

From playing one of Wayne's most memorable villains to building his own entertainment company, Francesco Antonio is creating opportunities on both sides of the camera!

🎬 Vandits is available on Prime Video and Tubi.

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#FrancescoAntonio #Wayne #Netflix #MOBSTAR #TheGreatAmericanGhostHunt #Vandits #WhatWeDoInTheShadows

🌺🎬 NEW EPISODE!

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome Hawaiian-born actress, singer and model Mapuana Makia to discuss her work on Carrie, her fan-favorite role in Disney+'s Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. and her exciting Hollywood career!

🌴 Mapuana is best known for playing Dr. Noelani Nakayama, the lovable, stubborn and hilariously quirky doctor on Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., bringing heart and humor to the popular Disney+ series.

🎬 From comedy to supernatural drama and horror, Mapuana has demonstrated an impressive ability to move between genres while creating memorable characters.

Her breakthrough came in Cameron Crowe's Aloha, starring Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone and Rachel McAdams.

We talk:

🎬 Her work on Carrie 🌺 Playing Dr. Noelani Nakayama on Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. 😂 Finding the comedy and heart in her Disney+ character 🌴 Growing up in Hawaii and pursuing an acting career ⭐ Working on Aloha alongside an all-star Hollywood cast 📺 Appearing in Hawaii Five-0 🔥 Her work on Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender 👻 Playing the ghost of a fallen soldier on Fantasy Island 😱 Her acclaimed lead performance in Two Sentence Horror Stories 🎭 Moving between comedy, drama and horror 🚀 Her work on Family Law and Apple TV+'s Invasion 🎤 Her passion for singing and performing

From the tropical charm of Doogie Kamealoha to the darker world of Carrie, Mapuana Makia continues to prove that her versatility knows no boundaries!

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#MapuanaMakia #Carrie #DoogieKamealohaMD