The Brett Allan Show is a fun, fast-paced pop culture and entertainment podcast that brings together today’s hottest conversations with a nostalgic twist. Hosted by Brett Allan, the show features candid interviews with actors, comedians, musicians, and creatives who shape film, television, and pop culture—past and present. From iconic throwback TV moments to what’s trending right now, Brett keeps the conversation entertaining, insightful, and always relatable. Whether he’s diving into behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, celebrating ’80s and ’90s favorites, or unpacking today’s biggest entertainment headlines, the show blends humor, heart, and curiosity.If you love pop culture, celebrity interviews, and engaging conversations that feel like hanging out with a friend, The Brett Allan Show is your go-to listen. www.brettallan.com
Fans know Jonathan from memorable roles in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Brotherly Love, The Gilmore Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Mentalist, House, Monk, CSI, Boston Legal, and Shameless, where he played Charlie Peters. His versatility has made him a familiar face in everything from beloved sitcoms and dramas to cult classics. Beyond acting, Jonathan is also an accomplished writer, producer, and director. He's worked behind the camera on numerous television projects and has spent decades helping shape stories both on-screen and off. His unique perspective on Hollywood gives him a rare understanding of the entertainment industry from every angle. Today, Jonathan joins The Brett Allan Show to talk about his remarkable career, behind-the-scenes stories from some of television's most iconic shows, his work as a filmmaker, the evolution of Hollywood, and what's next. This is a conversation filled with great stories, career insights, and plenty of laughs you won't want to miss. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gwmNzDHn2A&t=385s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ramon Reed actor, joins Brett to talk about his latest film, "Bad Counselors" playing Young Simba in the Broadway production of The "Lion King" and how the arts have shaped him in a special and unique way. Ramon Reed was born on August 3, 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Incoming (2024), 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) and 13: The Musical (2022). He was also in the touring and Broadway productions of The Lion King as young Simba! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIXkMoI3y0I Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tom Morton is a British-French-Canadian actor, writer, and voice artist whose career spans international film, television, and video games. Born in London and raised between the UK and France, he has appeared in productions including The Substance , The King's Daughter , The Love Punch , and Netflix's I Will Find You , where he plays Detective Daniel Müller. In addition to his on-screen work, Morton is an accomplished voice actor, lending his talents to major video game franchises and global brands. Fluent in multiple languages, he continues to build a diverse international career across film, television, and voice performance. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsKICmb3HwI&t=6s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Musician V. Torres Talks "Winter Solstice" Her new Single, upcoming EP, the journey she has taken to get where she is and more! Join Brett as he chats with artist V Torres about her lates single, "Winter Solstice" and her upcoming album this fall! V TORRES is a Los Angeles based singer, songwriter and musician whose sound is rooted in a unique range that blends indie-rock, funky beach Americana, and stripped down vocal-heavy ballads. Expansive, free, all out— V TORRES’ musical expression rides the power of the journey, delves into the gratitude of becoming, and leans into the fluidity of desire and intuition. Taking the driver’s seat co-producing her sophomore album, Woman, (releasing independently on September 1, 2026) her latitude in creative direction has led to a deeply personal project that oozes vulnerability and sheer grit that’s energetically punctuated with her signature style. Learn More! https://www.vtorresmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vtorresmusic/?hl=en https://vtorresmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://www.vtorresmusic.com/media-horizon Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdXZk4MpgRM&t=28s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Radha Mitchell joins Brett for a candid conversation to discuss her latest Film Seven Snipers. She also discusses other projects that have impacted her career, what is important to her as an actor and performer and how she finds her center after dramatic roles! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdRMRWLeiLM&t=77s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actor Evan Gamble joins Brett to talk about his latest film, In A Cold Vein. His journey into acting, working on independent projects and major studio adventures. He shares for how his passion for acting began, joining a major project IP like the Walking Dead as the new guy and so much more. Want More? http://www.brettallan.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Matthew Cole Weiss is a prominent media personality, screenwriter, film director, and senior story producer who has worked extensively for TMZ. He serves as a supervising producer, head writer, and occasional on-camera talent for TMZ! Before building a career in entertainment journalism, Weiss graduated with a film degree from New York University. He successfully transitioned into directing and screenwriting in Hollywood. Notable projects include: Standing Still (2005): A romantic comedy-drama he directed starring Amy Adams, James Franco, and Colin Hanks. Deceit (2006): A mystery thriller he wrote and directed which featured a breakout, early-career performance by Meghan Markle. WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3gVNU9IjRg&t=2413s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jackie drops by to share her journey as an actor, storyteller and more. From Friends, Two and Half Men, The Office and more, she has had such an iconic and fun career! We cover all the bases from theatre beginnings to her journey in New York, then off to LA. Plus her PLAN B that has helped her career be so successful! Want more? www.brettallan.com WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I37OL0qEJA&list=PLewKJVx5bMtU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Malynda stars in the upcoming drama film Bull Street as LouEster Sadie Gibbs, alongside Oscar-winner Amy Madigan, Loretta Devine, Arielle Prepetit, and Gary Ray Moore. The film follows the story of an Ivy League lawyer challenging her family's claim to their longtime home, and small-town attorney LouEster Sadie Gibbs must fight a courtroom battle that pits privilege against legacy. See more on the film HERE . Bull Street has premiered at multiple film festivals, including the Pan African Film Festival and the Sarasota Film Festival . Malynda also completed production on her second film, Au Gratin , starring Tiffany Daniels, Loretta Devine, and Jay Donnell. Additional projects for Malynda include the photo/video web series “ Black Voices Heard ” (chronicling the experiences of Black Americans and seeks to amplify the experiences of Black Americans), the podcast #WeNeedToTalk (diving deep into hot topics + current events), and an array of uplifting music (adult contemporary genre). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dr. Jerry Doby is an award-winning editor, researcher, and media executive known for bridging Hip Hop, entertainment, and business. As Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine since 2012, he leads the editorial vision and digital transformation for one of the world's most influential culture publications. A recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Doby is also the only President's Lifetime Achievement Award honoree to have published research on the topic of search engine optimization, with his work discoverable on Google Scholar and ResearchGate. He serves as VP & Head of Communications for JaroGO Media and delivers clear, actionable talks on media leadership, editorial integrity, brand storytelling, and the business of culture. Dr. Doby is Author of several books based on his published paper on SEO-optimization, his latest, an Amazon Bestseller, “The New SEO Playbook for Digital Journalists: Boosting Visibility in Digital News” is based on understanding SEO in the Context of Journalism which requires a comprehensive grasp of how search engines operate and how journalism and SEO can complement each other. WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kqba2lFIRA&t=1273s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actress Kirsten Vangsness drops by the show to talk Season 20 of Criminal Minds Evolution, her journey with Penelope, and where her crazy journey as an actor has taken her. We also talk about her great podcast and Youtube show as well! Watch the interview here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU1Gn3wQtMg&t=2s Want more? http://www.brettallan.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode Shamon breaks downs his fan favorite character journey from day one on set to the dramatic season 8 opener! More Ninja Turtles, favorite food spots in Chicago and more! Want More? www.brettallan.com Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQQbC5jRJcg&t=668s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Comedian Sally Ann Hall drops by the show to talk about her new special, available to stream everywhere produced by Comedy Dynamics. WANT MORE? www.brettallan.com WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI59XJEjDPQ&t=34s Sally Ann is an award-winning comedian, writer, actOR, and singer based in Brooklyn. ORIGINALLY FROM ALASKA, SHE SPENT HER TEENAGE YEARS IN IDAHO BEFORE MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY AT 20 YEARS TO PURSUE THE LIFESTYLE SHE SAW IN THE TV SHOW FRIENDS. SHE DIDN’T GET IT. BUT she soon took the comedy scene hostage by winning first place at the all female she-devil comedy festival in 2017 and then immediately winning the co-ed laughing devil comedy festival in 2018. most recently, she beat out 64 comedians for a bracket style march madness one liner competition at the brooklyn bell house in 2025. she now has as many microphone shaped trophies as she’s had strangers spit on her in the street: three. she spent years honing her comedic voice in colleges and comedy festivals around the country before headlining on cruise ships around the world. she has been featured in vice, timeout ny, moves magazine, the new york times, and in the regrets of all her exes. she has written for choose-your-own-advetnure mobile games, contributed to humor websites such as reductress and someecards, and worked in film and tv production for years. imdb page here her performance credits include commercials, short films, sock-puppet features, immersive theatre, regular theatre, sketch, drag, and cabaret. she was the first comedian to be honored with the title ‘power woman of the year’ for moves ny magazine and is excited for her debut special dead wife pretty to premiere on amazon and apple tv june 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brett is joined by voice actor Lori Alan to talk all things Toy Story 5! Not to mention all the other amazing projects she has been a part of, over the years with her amazing career! WANT MORE ? www.brettallan.com WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfBlxY3viwE&t=2655s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Comedian Mel Stephens Talks "Sparkle" | The Brett Allan Show WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX2Br9Xi9eY&t=151s Melissa Stephens is a comedian, writer, and director. Her acting credits include "The New Girl," "Californication," "Key and Peele," "House of Lies," and "Black Monday." Melissa created shows for Funny or Die, including "Get Up" with Drew Tarver, and is a former alum of The Groundlings' Sunday Company. More recently, she performed her comedy special "Hot Dog & Tears" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which was later sold as a pilot to Eone. Additionally, she wrote for the AMC anthology series "Soulmates," created by Brett Goldstein and William Bridges, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Melissa's directorial debut, "Peen," received recognition as a Vimeo Staff Pick, and the short series she wrote and directed, "Finding the Asshole," was selected for screening at Slamdance. Currently, she is in development with Twentieth Century Fox and Leslye Headland on a television project, while also writing for multiple TV and film projects. Melissa is a founding member of the IAMA Theatre Company and regularly performs stand-up comedy in Los Angeles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Comedian Chloe Radcliffe | The Brett Allan Show Hailing from the Midwest and proud of it, standup and actor Chloe Radcliffe can be seen in Bradley Cooper’s latest film Is This Thing On? She was named a Just For Laughs 2025 New Face , along with one of Deadline’s 15 Comedians Ready To Break Out In 2025 , and one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should And Will Know . So…get to knowin’ her, for chrissakes! A daredevil cyclist in NYC, Chloe hosts In Tandem with Chloe Radcliffe , where she interviews other comedians while they ride a tandem bike together. Think Comedians in Cars, but sweatier. Chloe’s one-woman show CHEAT , about her history of infidelity, led The New York Times’ recommendations for the New York Comedy Festival. She sold out her full-month run at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with reviews calling it, “Hilarious and sharply-crafted” (Deadline), “Worthy of the greats like Mike Birbiglia” (Chortle), and “A new take on an old topic, with hard-hitting punchlines” (The New York Times). Chloe is currently developing CHEAT for tv. Chloe starred in Steven Soderbergh’s COMMAND Z , and was nominated for a 2024 WGA award for her writing on the series. She has been seen on Comedy Central , Don’t Tell Comedy , and After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson . She was a staff writer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon , has a comedy feature in development with Sony, and was named a TBS Comic To Watch at the New York Comedy Festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actor Sam C Wilson Shares His Journey to "Trap Jaw" Blade Runner and More! WATCH HERE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skW4mo4kJcg&t=566s Actor Sam C Wilson Shares His Journey to "Trap Jaw" Blade Runner and More! Same is an actor, storyteller and creative. He shares his casting journey and the process to put up a massive IP franchise that comes with a huge baked in fandom. Want More? www.brettallan.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Comedian Francisco Ramos Talks "Still Learning" |The Brett Allan Show WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me1bJ5Pcc60&t=2s Francisco joins Brett to talk about his latest special, the journey of joke, always be writing and so much more! WANT MORE? www.brettallan.com You’ve probably seen me on Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Max. And if you haven’t yet, you will... Comedy, for me, has always been about connection—finding the humor in real life and sharing it in a way that brings people together. Whether I’m on stage, on screen, or behind the camera, I strive to bring authenticity, sharp storytelling, and my own perspective as a Venezuelan-American into everything I create. I star in the upcoming feature The Unexpecteds, executive produced by Kevin Smith, premiering October 14. Audiences may also recognize me from Netflix’s Gentefied and Hulu’s This Fool. Beyond acting, I directed, co-wrote, and starred in my debut comedy short Zoo Animals, which is now streaming on HBO Max. My stand-up career has taken me across the country and onto some incredible stages. I’ve filmed two comedy specials—Venezuela’Merican, produced by Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond), and HBO’s Entre Nos. Earlier in my career, I was a top 10 finalist on Last Comic Standing, and today I continue touring nationwide, sharing my perspective and humor with audiences in comedy clubs and theaters throughout North America. On screen, I’ve had the chance to work on a wide range of TV and film projects. My credits include Showtime’s Shameless, Steve Carell’s Angie Tribeca, Netflix’s Lady Dynamite, Comedy Central’s @midnight, multiple appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and voice acting as Marmoset in the animated hit Rio as well as in Cartoon Network’s Victor and Valentino. As a writer and performer, I’m proud to be an alum of Lorne Michaels’ Mas Mejor, where I wrote, directed, and starred in comedy sketches. My debut comedy album Vayalo broke into the Billboard Comedy Top 5 and streams exclusively on SiriusXM. I’ve also performed in the CBS Diversity Showcase, won first place at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, and was featured in American Latino’s Latino Out Loud documentary, which highlighted my journey in comedy. I continue to create, perform, and push my work in new directions—whether through stand-up, acting, writing, or voice work—always striving to connect with audiences through honest, original comedy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actress Elena Sanchez Talks Neglected Working with Dylan Sprouse, Josh Duhamel and Til Schweiger and More! WATCH HERE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV3ov7ZIZIE&t=326s WANT MORE? www.brettallan.com Elena stars as the female-lead as Detective Keyes in the action thriller Neglected opposite Dylan Sprouse, Josh Duhamel and Til Schweiger, which premiered in theatres May 8th, 2026! Filmed in Mississippi, the story follows a detective trying to solve 3 murder cases in order to find his son buried alive, who has been captured by a dangerous serial killer. Most recently, Elena has been seen starring alongside Jeremy London (Mallrats) and David Kallaway (Green Book) in Bone Face, as well as putting her stunt work on full display in Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actor Malky Goldman on The Wedding Entertainer and More! | The Brett Allan Show Actress Malky Goldman joins Brett to discuss all things The Wedding Entertainer, career journey, crossing roles and more. WANT MORE? www.brettallan.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
