Ruby Cruz
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watching Ruby Cruz’s remarkable and seemingly effortless performance in her latest film, “The Th...
Tim Blake Nelson
09 Sep 2025
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Tim Blake Nelson is a celebrated actor, writer, and director. His nearly 100 screen credits include ...
John Carroll Lynch
26 Aug 2025
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John Carroll Lynch has delivered so many performances, on so many sets, for both the big and small s...
Sunita Mani
19 Aug 2025
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You know the multitalented Sunita Mani from “Glow,” “Spirited,” “Mr. Robot,” or “Save ...
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 ...
Ivan Martin
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can see Ivan Martin’s work in “Billions,” “The Sopranos,” “Suits,” “Ozark,” “...
Martin Harris
29 Jul 2025
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Martin Harris has delivered stand-out work on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Young Sheldon,” ...
Jason Patel
22 Jul 2025
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Jason Patel is an emerging actor and artist. He plays the lead role of “Aysha” in “Unicorns,”...
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 o...
Erik Jensen
08 Jul 2025
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Erik Jensen is a multipyphenate who, along with his wife and creative partner Jessica Blank have bee...
Bonnie Rose
01 Jul 2025
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Bonnie Rose started her professional career as a stand-in for Bette Midler on “First Wives Club...
Steve Zahn
24 Jun 2025
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Steve Zahn gained early attention for his breakout roles in the 1990s, including “Reality Bites”...
Tim Bagley
17 Jun 2025
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Tim Bagley has so much experience doing comedy on television that his credits read like a comprehens...
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 CB...
Ian McShane
03 Jun 2025
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The legendary Ian McShane has been acting for more than 60 years, from “The Wild and The Willing,”...
Bobby Naderi
27 May 2025
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You know Bobby Naderi from his subtle and sometimes hilarious work in films like “Bright” and “...
Lovie Simone
20 May 2025
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The young but wise Lovie Simone is best known for “Selah and The Spades” and “The Craft: Legac...
Theodore Bouloukos Returns
13 May 2025
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Theodore Bouloukos returns to the podcast after nearly 7 years (first time was episode 14). The “...
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 suc...
Brett Gelman
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know him as Murray in “Stranger Things,” or Martin in “Fleabag,” or loved him in “Lemo...
Adeel Akhtar
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adeel Akhtar is a versatile British actor known for his powerful performances across film, televisio...
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 b...
Jolene Purdy
08 Apr 2025
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Jolene Purdy is always a standout. She gained recognition for her performance as Cherita Chen in the...
Hadi Tabbal
01 Apr 2025
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The incredible Lebanese actor Hadi Tabbal just finished the monumental Broadway run of Sanaz Toossi’...
Jonathan Majors
25 Mar 2025
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Jonathan Majors is an actor. His latest film is "Magazine Dreams." He sat down with Peter Rinaldi to...
Ariella Mastroianni
18 Mar 2025
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Ariella Mastroianni is an actor from New Jersey by way of Ontario, Canada. With director Ryan J. Slo...
Vincent D'Onofrio
11 Mar 2025
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An actor’s actor of the first order, Vincent D’Ononfrio has been delivering “all in” perform...
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
04 Mar 2025
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The celebrated period drama "Belle" marked the arrival of Gugu Mbatha-Raw and since then she hasn’...
Caveh Zahedi
25 Feb 2025
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Caveh Zahedi is one of the most influential independent filmmakers of our time. Jay Duplass, Lena Du...
Lucy Boynton
18 Feb 2025
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Lucy Boynton is known for delivering exceptional performances in films like “Sing Street,” “Bo...
Griffin Dunne
11 Feb 2025
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Griffin Dunne has balanced acting, directing, and producing for over 40 years in this business. “C...
Margo Martindale
04 Feb 2025
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In movies like “Million Dollar Baby,” "August: Osage County,” “Blow The Man Down,” and ser...
Brad Fleischer
21 Jan 2025
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Brad Fleischer is an actor, teacher, coach, filmmaker, producer, and founding partner of GhostLight ...
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
14 Jan 2025
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste is getting accolades and awards for her incredible performance in Mike Leigh’...
Mike Leigh Dishes Hard Truths: A Special Episode
07 Jan 2025
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The U.S. premiere of “Hard Truths” at the New York Film Festival in October brings director Mike...
Tiffany Boone
31 Dec 2024
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Tiffany Boone’s breakout role was Jerrika Little on the series “The Chi.” “Little Fires Ever...
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. Th...
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...
Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson
10 Dec 2024
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Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson are the stars of “Nickel Boys,” RaMell Ross’ bold and brillia...
Michael Shannon
03 Dec 2024
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Michael Shannon is known for his intense and versatile performances across film, television, and the...
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, esp...
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 B...
Jack Dunphy
12 Nov 2024
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Jack Dunphy is a writer, filmmaker, animator, actor and podcaster. His shorts have played in festiv...
Jaclyn Bethany
05 Nov 2024
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Jaclyn Bethany is an Emmy award winning filmmaker, writer and actor based in New Orleans, Louisiana...
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. Sin...
Maria Dizzia
22 Oct 2024
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Actor, director, coach, teacher, Maria Dizzia is a perpetual student of the craft of acting, which m...
Cory Michael Smith
15 Oct 2024
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“There are practical paths and intuitive paths with each character,” says Cory Michael Smith at ...
Michael Urie
08 Oct 2024
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Michael Urie is one of those mega-talented actors who seems to jump effortlessly from theater (like ...
Will Janowitz
01 Oct 2024
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Straddling the line between outsider artist and full fledged Hollywood sellout, Will Janowitz has al...
Chase Stokes
24 Sep 2024
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His breakout role in Netflix’s “Outer Banks” catapulted Chase Stokes to fame. In the series, h...
Grace Glowicki
17 Sep 2024
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The mega-talented Canadian multi-hyphenate Grace Glowicki gives an incredible performance in Mary Da...
Odessa Young
11 Sep 2024
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Odessa Young is only 26, but she already has a truly impressive body of work behind her. “Assassin...
Luke Tennie
04 Sep 2024
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To be a standout on a show featuring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford is quite a feat, but that’s exa...
Will Brill
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He was in “The OA,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and played Roy Cohn in “Fellow Travelers,...
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...
Marianne Rendón
13 Aug 2024
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Marianne Rendón’s performance in “Summer Solstice,” Noah Schamus’ “modern twist on the bu...
Dylan Arnold
06 Aug 2024
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Still in his early career, Dylan Arnold has already built a diverse catalog of roles, including a ...
David Garelik
30 Jul 2024
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David Garelik was in Trey Edward Shults’ “Waves,” Peter Berg’s “Mile 22,” and recently f...
Jimmy Tatro
23 Jul 2024
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Jimmy Tatro is an actor, director, writer, and comedian best known for the popular YouTube channel h...
Y'lan Noel
16 Jul 2024
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Y’lan Noel played Daniel in the HBO series “Insecure" and starred in “The First Purge,” now ...
Zachary Ray Sherman
09 Jul 2024
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After early success opposite Kirsten Dunst in Lifetime’s “Fifteen and Pregnant,” and as Jasper...
Abbey Lee
02 Jul 2024
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In the midst of a successful modeling career a decade ago, Abbey Lee’s chance to break into acting...
Julianne Nicholson
25 Jun 2024
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There are few actors more well respected than the preternaturally gifted Julianne Nicholson. Recent ...
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 writ...
Clive Owen
11 Jun 2024
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When you look at the illustrious career of Clive Owen, you see choices made based on the depth of th...
Betsy Aidem
04 Jun 2024
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Betsy Aidem has been in over 80 plays, off Broadway, on Broadway, and around the world. Recent title...
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 Boy...
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. ...
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...
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 wo...
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-decad...
Ryan Czerwonko
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a working actor, Ryan Czerwonko’s credits include “The Endgame,” “Chicago Med,” “Chic...
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...
Brandon Scott
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
His work in series like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “13 Reasons Why,” and “This Is Us,” has esta...
Colin Burgess and Anthony Oberbeck
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Burgess and Anthony Oberbeck star in “Dad & Step-Dad,” a indie comedy film they co-wrote w...
George MacKay
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know the gifted actor George MacKay from films like “1917” or “True History of The Kelly G...
Lukas Gage
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lukas Gage is on a roll. In shows like “The White Lotus,” “Euphoria,” “You,” and the lat...
Anastasia Olowin
12 Mar 2024
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The Brooklyn-based actor Anastasia Olowin stars in Shaun Seneviratne’s “Ben and Suzanne, A Reuni...
Hugo De Sousa
05 Mar 2024
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As an actor, Hugo De Sousa had breakout leading roles in “We Used to Know Each Other,” “Mister...
Mario Van Peebles
27 Feb 2024
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“Heartbreak Ridge” put him on the map as an actor, “New Jack City” as a director, and with “...
John Magaro
20 Feb 2024
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John Magaro has been delivering consistently stellar performances in films like “Not Fade Away,”...
Leah McKendrick
13 Feb 2024
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Leah McKendrick wrote, directed, and stars in the hilarious, super smart, and intensely personal new...
Mia McKenna-Bruce
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mia McKenna-Bruce is an English actress. Her performance in the film “How To Have Sex” is, right...
Sallieu Sesay
30 Jan 2024
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Sallieu Sesay is a Sierra Leonean-American actor who has had recurring roles on CBS’ “Seal Team”...
Jack Huston
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Huston has worked with Scorsese, Ridley Scott, David O’ Russell, The Coens, had meaty roles o...
Spenser Granese
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know Spenser Granese from memorable roles on “Better Call Saul,” “Fear of the Walking Dead...
Michelle Monaghan
19 Dec 2023
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Discovering Michelle Monaghan in “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” was like finding evidence that the old sc...
Melora Hardin
12 Dec 2023
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Melora Hardin is best known for playing Jan on the American version of “The Office.” She was nom...
Robbie Tann
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might know Robbie Tann from “Preacher,” “The Deuce,” or when he played Billy on “Mare ...
Olli Haaskivi
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know Olli Haaskivi from his work in series such as “Winning Time”, “Manifest”, and “Th...
Brit Marling
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brit Marling is an inspiration. The talented multi-hypenate became an indie darling in 2011 with “...
The Sixth Annual Kevin Corrigan Episode
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The SAG strike is over and Back To One returns in the most fitting way—with The Sixth Annual Kevin...
Al Warren
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Dogleg” is one of the best films of the year. A unique and hilarious feat of cinematic inventiv...
Aidan Gillen Returns
19 Sep 2023
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Aidan Gillen returns to the podcast (first time: Episode 40). You know him from some of the most be...
Onur Tukel
29 Aug 2023
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Onur Tukel is a boldly independent writer-director-actor who, for more than a decade, has been makin...
Ron Cephas Jones (Expanded Re-Release)
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The great actor of the stage and screen, Ron Cephas Jones died on August 19, 2023, at the age of 66....
The Adults (Special Episode)
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please Note: These interviews were recorded prior to the SAG/AFTRA strike, in June 2023, as part of ...
Strike: A Special Episode
08 Aug 2023
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On this very special episode, I visit the picket line at each of the four SAG/AFTRA strike sites in ...
Dierdre Friel
01 Aug 2023
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(This episode was recorded prior to the SAG/AFTRA strike) Dierdre Friel always finds a way to ground...
Chris Messina
03 Jul 2023
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Chris Messina is that rare character actor leading man who is the go-to supporting actor in seemingl...