Back To One

Matthew Shear

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Shear is a filmmaker and actor based in New York. He starred in Noah Baumbach's "Mistress America," as well as the limited series "The Alienis...

Robert Longstreet

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Longstreet is a respected actor who moves fluidly between indie films and genre work, showing a gift for playing complex, wounded, or morally a...

David Krumholtz

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Krumholtz is a beloved actor to every actor he works with, and on this episode we get to see why. From "The Santa Clause" to "Oppenheimer," with...

Stellan Skarsgård

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stellan Skarsgård is a celebrated Swedish actor whose career spans more than five decades across European and Hollywood cinema. He first gained atten...

Samantha Smart

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha Smart is the lead actress, writer and producer of "Charliebird," the feature debut of director Libby Ewing, which won the top prize at the 20...

Sarah Coffey

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Coffey starred as Eva Shapiro in the feature film "31 Candles," and instantly made her an iconic romanic comedy character. She can also be seen ...

Ben Mehl

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Mehl is most recognized for his role as Dante on the hit Netflix show "You." Other TV credits include "The Good Wife," "Supernatural Investigator"...

Astrid Rotenberry

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Astrid Rotenberry has had roles on "Law & Order SVU," "The Four Seasons," and "American Sports Story." Now she plays Catherine Kelly in the Netflix li...

Jordan Lage

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Lage is an award-winning actor, writer, director and founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company, which celebrates its 41st anniversary thi...

Carolyn Michelle

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn Michelle is an actress, producer, educator, and entrepreneur. Her credits include: "Brilliant Minds", "And Just Like That", "The Chi", "Russia...

Kimball Farley

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kimball Farley is the future. His breakthrough role in "Hippo," the critically acclaimed dark comedy that RogerEbert.com called "an unholy fusion of A...

Michael Imperioli

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Imperioli is best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Christopher Moltisanti on "The Sopranos," a role that made him one of the most recog...

The 8th Annual Kevin Corrigan Episode

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Corrigan, the consummate actor, true student of the craft, friend of all actors, the best friend of Back To One, the very first guest of this po...

Diane Kruger

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diane Kruger is a German actress known for her verticality in roles and languages, from Hollywood blockbusters like "Troy" and "National Treasure," to...

Cassandra Freeman

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cassandra Freeman has made her mark in everything from drama to laugh out loud comedy across film, television, and the stage. She is best known for h...

Feodor Chin

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  Few actors have been able to consistently make a living dipping their toes in as many different mediums and genres as Feodor Chin has—film, telev...

Michael Chernus

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From "Orange Is The New Black" and "Severance" to "Spider-Man:Homecoming" and "Inez & Doug & Kira," Michael Chernus has been consistently delivering p...

June Squibb

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

June Squibb has only been acting for about seven decades, so forgive her if she hasn't figured this whole acting thing out yet. Luckily she isn't stop...

Tom Bateman

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Bateman has delivered wonderful performances in "Thirteen Lives," "Death on the Nile," "Murder on the Orient Express," and Peacock's dark comedic ...

Corey Fogelmanis

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Corey Fogelmanis' first big break came as the fan-favorite Farkle on the Disney Channel series "Girl Meets World." He later appeared alongside Octavia...

Nina Hoss

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nina Hoss is one of our most respected stage, film, and television actors working internationally. She is known for her collaborations with director C...

Cooper Raiff Returns

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cooper Raiff returns to the podcast (first time was Ep. 128) to discuss his latest project, the eight-episode, independently-made, decades-spanning s...

Crispin Glover Part 2

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second part of my interview with Crispin Glover where we dive deep into his latest film "No! You're Wrong or Spooky Action At A Distance,"...

Crispin Glover

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crispin Glover is best known for playing George McFly in "Back To The Future," but for the past three decades he's been very thoughtful, patient, and ...

Catherine LeFrere

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine LeFrere plays Isabella Blow in the inventive off-Broadway production "House of McQueen" at The Mansion At Hudson Yards in New York City. The...

Special Episode: Josh Pais Returns to Discuss his book "Lose Your Mind"

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Pais returns to the podcast (first time was Ep. 77). Aside from being one of the most respected actors in the game, with over 150 credits in fil...

Ruby Cruz

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watching Ruby Cruz’s remarkable and seemingly effortless performance in her latest film, “The Threesome,” I got a hunch that she was engaging wi...

Tim Blake Nelson

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Blake Nelson is a celebrated actor, writer, and director. His nearly 100 screen credits include “The Thin Red Line,” “Lincoln,” “The Bal...

John Carroll Lynch

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Carroll Lynch has delivered so many performances, on so many sets, for both the big and small screen, that it is almost ridiculous. Just a few hi...

Sunita Mani

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know the multitalented Sunita Mani from “Glow,” “Spirited,” “Mr. Robot,” or “Save Yourselves!” And now, just this year, she has ro...

Mary Neely

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Neely first came to the world’s attention during the pandemic with her viral videos, earning praise from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd We...

Ivan Martin

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can see Ivan Martin’s work in “Billions,” “The Sopranos,” “Suits,” “Ozark,” “Gaslit,” “What We Do In The Shadows,” and m...

Martin Harris

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Harris has delivered stand-out work on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Young Sheldon,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “Stranger Things,” an...

Jason Patel

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Patel is an emerging actor and artist. He plays the lead role of “Aysha” in “Unicorns,” opposite Ben Hardy. It’s his feature film debu...

David Malinsky

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the 350th episode of Back To One, I sat down with an actor who brings me great joy when he’s on the screen, the one and only David Malinsky. He ...

Erik Jensen

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Jensen is a multipyphenate who, along with his wife and creative partner Jessica Blank have been called “the foremost practitioners of document...

Bonnie Rose

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Rose started her professional career as a stand-in for Bette Midler on “First Wives Club.” Next up, the iconic and legendary film direct...

Steve Zahn

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Zahn gained early attention for his breakout roles in the 1990s, including “Reality Bites” and “That Thing You Do!” He became a frequent...

Tim Bagley

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Bagley has so much experience doing comedy on television that his credits read like a comprehensive list of every sit-com over the past 30 years. ...

Carrie Preston

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Preston is back in her Emmy-winning role as 'Elsbeth Tascioni' in the second season of the CBS series "Elsbeth," from "The Good Fight" and "The...

Ian McShane

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The legendary Ian McShane has been acting for more than 60 years, from “The Wild and The Willing,” “The Last of Shelia,” and “Jesus of Nazar...

Bobby Naderi

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know Bobby Naderi from his subtle and sometimes hilarious work in films like “Bright” and “The Beekeeper.” Now he brings that same alivene...

Lovie Simone

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The young but wise Lovie Simone is best known for “Selah and The Spades” and “The Craft: Legacy.” Now she stars in the hit Netflix series “F...

Theodore Bouloukos Returns

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Theodore Bouloukos returns to the podcast after nearly 7 years (first time was episode 14). The “secret weapon of independent cinema,” as The New...

Joel Potrykus

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We rarely get to hear Joel Potrykus talk about himself as an actor. The independent filmmaker of such beloved low-budget treasures as “Ape,” “Bu...

Brett Gelman

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know him as Murray in “Stranger Things,” or Martin in “Fleabag,” or loved him in “Lemon” (the wonderful indie film he also co-wrote), ...

Adeel Akhtar

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adeel Akhtar is a versatile British actor known for his powerful performances across film, television, and theatre. He gained widespread acclaim for h...

Michael Angarano

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Angarano has been acting since he was an infant and has a long resume of memorable work in both comedic and dramatic roles—“Almost Famous,...

Jolene Purdy

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jolene Purdy is always a standout. She gained recognition for her performance as Cherita Chen in the cult classic “Donnie Darko,” and later appear...

Hadi Tabbal

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The incredible Lebanese actor Hadi Tabbal just finished the monumental Broadway run of Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “English.” He ...

Jonathan Majors

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Majors is an actor. His latest film is "Magazine Dreams." He sat down with Peter Rinaldi to talk about the work.  Back To One is the in-dept...

Ariella Mastroianni

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ariella Mastroianni is an actor from New Jersey by way of Ontario, Canada. With director Ryan J. Sloan, she co-wrote and co-produced "Gazer," which sh...

Vincent D'Onofrio

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An actor’s actor of the first order, Vincent D’Ononfrio has been delivering “all in” performances, usually in supporting roles, for  nearly f...

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The celebrated period drama "Belle" marked the arrival of Gugu Mbatha-Raw and since then she hasn’t stopped impressing audiences in films like “Mo...

Caveh Zahedi

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caveh Zahedi is one of the most influential independent filmmakers of our time. Jay Duplass, Lena Dunham, Richard Linklater, Greta Gerwig, are all big...

Lucy Boynton

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Boynton is known for delivering exceptional performances in films like “Sing Street,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Chevalier,” and “The Gr...

Griffin Dunne

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Griffin Dunne has balanced acting, directing, and producing for over 40 years in this business. “Chilly Scenes of Winter,” “An American Werewolf...

Margo Martindale

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In movies like “Million Dollar Baby,” "August: Osage County,” “Blow The Man Down,” and series like "The Americans,” “Justified,” and “...

Brad Fleischer

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Fleischer is an actor, teacher, coach, filmmaker, producer, and founding partner of GhostLight Media. He originated the role of Doug in “Grueso...

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marianne Jean-Baptiste is getting accolades and awards for her incredible performance in Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths.” The two last worked togethe...

Mike Leigh Dishes Hard Truths: A Special Episode

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. premiere of “Hard Truths” at the New York Film Festival in October brings director Mike Leigh back to the podcast for the third time (Ep....

Tiffany Boone

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffany Boone’s breakout role was Jerrika Little on the series “The Chi.” “Little Fires Everywhere,” “The Midnight Sky,” “Nine Perfect...

Tommy Dewey

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Dewey is best known for playing Alex Cole on the Hulu series “Casual” for five seasons. This year, two movies benefit from his talents—the...

Alessandro Nivola Returns

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alessandro Nivola returns to the podcast (Ep. 37 and Ep.170) to discuss three performances he gives in three different films out at the same time thi...

Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson are the stars of “Nickel Boys,” RaMell Ross’ bold and brilliant adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel that t...

Michael Shannon

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Shannon is known for his intense and versatile performances across film, television, and theater—“Take Shelter,” “99 Homes,” “Noct...

The Seventh Annual Kevin Corrigan Episode

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this time of the year when traditions give us a sense of comfort and repetition that we need, especially in these volatile times, Back To One has a...

Peter Vack

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As an actor, Peter Vack is known for his work in television series such as “I Just Want My Pants Back (series lead),” “Mozart In The Jungle,” ...

Jack Dunphy

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Dunphy is a writer, filmmaker, animator, actor and podcaster. His shorts have played in festivals around the world and his latest, “Bob’s F...

Jaclyn Bethany

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jaclyn Bethany is an Emmy award winning filmmaker, writer and actor based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been committed to creating art and telli...

Daisy Ridley

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy Ridley shot to global fame for her portrayal of Rey in the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy. Since then, she has been choosing diverse roles that ...

Maria Dizzia

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, director, coach, teacher, Maria Dizzia is a perpetual student of the craft of acting, which makes her celebrated and in-demand for all those jo...

Cory Michael Smith

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“There are practical paths and intuitive paths with each character,” says Cory Michael Smith at the start of this episode, and it’s a recurring ...

Michael Urie

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Urie is one of those mega-talented actors who seems to jump effortlessly from theater (like "Torch Song," "Spamalot," and, currently, the revi...

Will Janowitz

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Straddling the line between outsider artist and full fledged Hollywood sellout, Will Janowitz has always found solace working both sides of the indust...

Chase Stokes

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

His breakout role in Netflix’s “Outer Banks” catapulted Chase Stokes to fame. In the series, he portrays the charismatic and determined John B, ...

Grace Glowicki

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The mega-talented Canadian multi-hyphenate Grace Glowicki gives an incredible performance in Mary Dauterman’s debut feature “Booger.” On this ep...

Odessa Young

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Odessa Young is only 26, but she already has a truly impressive body of work behind her. “Assassination Nation,” “A Million Little Pieces,” “...

Luke Tennie

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To be a standout on a show featuring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford is quite a feat, but that’s exactly what Luke Tennie did in his breakthrough role...

Will Brill

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He was in “The OA,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and played Roy Cohn in “Fellow Travelers,” but the stage is where Will Brill has found th...

Simon Rex

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He was a model and MTV VJ, and then Simon Rex transitioned to acting, becoming widely recognized for his comedic roles in the "Scary Movie" franchise,...

Marianne Rendón

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marianne Rendón’s performance in “Summer Solstice,” Noah Schamus’ “modern twist on the buddy comedy from a queer and trans perspective,” ...

Dylan Arnold

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Still in his early career, Dylan Arnold has already built  a diverse catalog of roles, including a breakout one in season three of Netflix’s “You...

David Garelik

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Garelik was in Trey Edward Shults’ “Waves,” Peter Berg’s “Mile 22,” and recently finished a run of an Off-Broadway 2-hander at the W...

Jimmy Tatro

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Tatro is an actor, director, writer, and comedian best known for the popular YouTube channel he created over a decade ago, "LifeAccordingToJimmy...

Y'lan Noel

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Y’lan Noel played Daniel in the HBO series “Insecure" and starred in “The First Purge,” now he plays Officer Platt in “Lady in The Lake,” ...

Zachary Ray Sherman

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After early success opposite Kirsten Dunst in Lifetime’s “Fifteen and Pregnant,” and as Jasper on the CW’s reboot of “90210,” Zachary Ray ...

Abbey Lee

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of a successful modeling career a decade ago, Abbey Lee’s chance to break into acting came with “Mad Max Fury Road.” That challengi...

Julianne Nicholson

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are few actors more well respected than the preternaturally gifted Julianne Nicholson. Recent notable credits include “August: Osage County,”...

John Early

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Early is an actor, comedian, writer, and wearer of many hats. His latest as a comedian and writer is the HBO special “Now More Than Ever.” Hi...

Clive Owen

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you look at the illustrious career of Clive Owen, you see choices made based on the depth of the roles (“Closer,” “Children of Men,” “H...

Betsy Aidem

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Betsy Aidem has been in over 80 plays, off Broadway, on Broadway, and around the world. Recent titles of note: “All The Way,” where she played Lad...

Molly Gordon

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Gordon makes everything better. She was a stand-out among stand-outs in films like “Good Boys,” “Booksmart,” and “Shiva Baby.” Then ...

Nell Tiger Free

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She was on “Game of Thrones” when she was a child, but Nell Tiger Free hit her stride in the M. Night Shyamalan series “Servant,” and now her ...

Tom Pelphrey Returns

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since he was last on the podcast (Ep. 112), Tom Pelphrey has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on “Ozark,” he’s had juicy roles on "Outer ...

Mia Vallet

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past year and a half, no actor in any medium has given me more inspiration through their work than Mia Vallet. As a company member and freque...

Judy Reyes

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Judy Reyes is best known for playing Carla on the TV series “Scrubs,” but her nearly three-decades-long career is packed with roles on long-runnin...

Ryan Czerwonko

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a working actor, Ryan Czerwonko’s credits include “The Endgame,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire,” “Cherry,” “Paint,” and “Wat...

Dylan Baker

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan Baker is the definition of a consummate actor. For over three decades he has delivered so many incredible performances in series like “The Goo...

Brandon Scott

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

His work in series like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “13 Reasons Why,” and “This Is Us,” has established Brandon Scott as a captivatingly talented ...