The Brett Allan Show

This is a throw back to 2021 where Brett sat down with actor Dennis Cockrum aka Terry Milkovich from the Showtime hit series, Shameless. Dennis shares about how he booked the role, the creation and character evolution through the seasons. Is Terry a good guy or bad guy, and is it the actors choice to decide which they are? His acting journey, roles he passed on or was passed on, how much he loves the craft, playing many different roles and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett spends time with actress Taylor Bogrand who can currently be see in the latest installment of "Insidious : Out of The Further" as "Doll Girl". Taylor shares how she was offered the role after the fact the character had not made an appearance since the beginning of the franchise. And so much more! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnZm46IZ5uI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anastasia was seen in the four-part horror comedy anthology Grind which held its world premiere at SXSW 2026, screened at the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans, the Chattanooga Film Festival and will soon be shown at multiple upcoming film festivals, including Fright Fest UK and STIGES! Anastasia plays various roles in the anthology as a through line that connects all the stories into one world, acting alongside all-star cast James Paxton (Twisters), Christopher Marquette (Barry), James Urbaniak (Oppenheimer) and Rob Huebel (Transparent)! The film follows four interconnected stories center around the gig economy, hustle culture, and evils of late-stage capitalism. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjwDvWe80dU&t=15s 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 veteran actor Karen Cliche! We discuss her longtime relationship with Eli Roth, early actor days, her current film Ice Cream Man, Flash Gordon: A Modern Space Opera and so much more! She has been in the industry for nearly 30 years and certainly has left her mark in film and TV. Karen also gets candid about the roles she once was willing to take, starting out, verses now playing parts she thought she would never take, in a good way! All of this and more. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW1mY-ecSFw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly MacFarland comedian, joins Brett to chat about her origin story into the standup world. Her journey from open mics to opening for the great Kathleen Madigan and more. Greenroom etiquette, learning to be a good listener, and treating stand up as a job not a fun hobby, regardless of where you are at. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbZHoUVxRwQ&t=4s 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 actor and artist Gregory Sporleder! This is his FIRST interview under this format and he and I had a blast. He shares stories on his early start in Chicago, living with the Cusack family, couch surfing and improving his way on to Say Anything. Working with Gary and Penny Marshal, Jeremy Piven, Nic Cage, Bill Paxton and more on some iconic films. He shares so many amazing stories, life filming the Rock in San Francisco, living on Alcatraz and so much more! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEXrAEV7vcM&t=4s 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 Billboard Artist and all around creative Shyra Sanchez. They chat all things music, manifestation of dreams and goals and good ole Sacramento California. She shares her early start in heavy metal, working with Bay Area groups, and how it feels to be in a band, to have them broken up by a label and more. Sanchez grew up in Northern California in a multicultural household where music was a daily constant. Inspired by her mother's strength and spirituality, she began as a dancer before the pull toward songwriting took over, finding in the studio a way to tell the truth about her own experience. Over time, that expanded into building lifestyle brands, mentoring emerging talent, and working as a motivational speaker, all grounded in the same belief that self-expression is power. She has collaborated with Grammy-winning producers and worked with acclaimed choreographer and director Travis Payne, and built a career spanning music, film, fashion, and wellness. She counts almost 180,000 Instagram followers, more than one million YouTube views, and coverage in OK Magazine, the Los Angeles Tribune, iHeartRadio, and Swagger Magazine among her recent milestones. 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 comedian Jason Salmon. Jason's comedy, described as “the best advice you’ve ever gotten, from the dumbest guy you know” has grown increasingly political, and his audiences have grown larger and larger in response - his Another Weird Week is a critical summation of the week's political headlines, but he has also travelled around the world performing for US troops. Jason very much walks the walk, and is absolutely hilarious too! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOF3EjxPlLs&t=3s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor Erik Stolhanske makes his THIRD appearance on the show to chat all things Super Troopers 3, the evolution of the franchise, David Zucker influences and much more! Watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc8H2CL86Bg&t=5s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Ross Bowie joins Brett to chat about the multiverse world of his character arc and how an IP that served millions can come back and be just as amazing as before. How the conversations began to bring Barry back, what the timelines would look like, and killing off a main character from Bing Bang in the very first episode. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvvSm5uuYVg&t=425s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Music producer Stephen Lukach recently scored new music for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced, a remake of the acclaimed 2013 title which is out now! Live on PlayStation5, Xbox Series S/X as well as on PC. Watch here! https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChHLbnRKmqYmZ4Xl24v3d7A Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Brett and Jennifer as she discusses season 2 of her new web-series. Her journey as a creator and more! Certifiable is an independent comedy web series created, written, directed, produced by, and starring Jennifer M. Kay alongside co-star Aimee Theresa. The story follows two vivacious, self-absorbed actresses (Lex and Gabby) navigating auditions, the paparazzi, and trying to find a new talent manager after theirs goes missing Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaLcAcsvZOU&t=4s 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 veteran actress Alessandra Torresani ! They chat about her long career and as actor, and memorable roles on Big Bang Theory, Two and Half Men, Caprica and much more! Also her amazing podcast. EmotionaAL Support Pod. Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OE9n2ieJW4&t=813s 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 the great Garret Dillahunt to talk about his latest project, streaming August 16th on HBO MAX. The legacy of the Lanterns, characters he would love to re-visit, iconic career moments, comi-cons and more! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GjqoXR1eDo&t=3s 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.

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.