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Noel catches up with Christopher Darga. The actor is best known for his voice-over role as the Kenny Blankenship, a commentator on the show, Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (MXC). The show was the inspiration for Wipeout. Chris played "the driver" in the Seinfeld episode, The Lip Reader, where he catches Elaine hearing. He also had a memorable appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Chris guest-starred on three Star Trek series, twice playing a Klingon. He appeared in the first episode of HBO's Deadwood. Chris had roles in The Hudsucker Proxy, Bruce Almighty and Dude, Where's My Car? He talks about working with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the drama, Aftermath. Chris appeared as one of the Vikings in the Capital One commercials. Chris is also an accomplished sculptor and painter. (@christopherdargafineart)

Noel catches up with Lisa Mende. The actress is best known for her recurring role as Carol on Seinfeld. Carol was one of the very few female recurring Seinfeld characters. She kept insisting that the group come out to see her baby. "You gotta see the baby." Two different actors played Carol's husband, Lisa explains why. She reveals why she didn't appear in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Lisa played Bill Murray's mother in Scrooged. She talks about her experience making the film. Lisa played a casting director in Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle. She also had a memorable cameo in Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Lisa moved to Athens, Georgia and opened up a vintage clothing store.

Noel catches up with Dedee Pfeiffer. She starred in the cult classic comedy- horror film, Vamp, and The Allnighter, also starring Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles. She had a memorable role in the Whammyburger scene in Falling down, starring Michael Douglas. On television, she starred as Cybill Shepherd's daughter in Cybil. Dedee has guest roles on Friends and "The Opposite" episode of Seinfeld , where George picks up her character in the coffee shop. She took a break from acting for almost a decade while battling addiction. During that time, she earned her master's degree in social work and worked in the field. Dedee returned to television in 2020 on the ABC show, Big Sky.

Noel catches up with Tom Gallop. The actor played Alan Mercer, "the bad breaker-upper," on the Seinfeld episode, "The Andrea Doria." Tom, alongside Dan Cortese (Tony the "Mimbo"), participated at Seinfeld Night for the Brooklyn Cyclones this summer. He discusses his first pitch. Tom had a recurring role as Rob on Will and Grace. He portrayed Tom Cronin in the Bourne film franchise. Currently, he owns the Beverly Hills Teuscher chocolate boutique in California.

It's our 400th episode! Noel catches up with Lisa Arch. The actress/comedian is best known for her recurring role on Curb Your Enthusiasm as Cassie the wife of Larry's cousin, Andy, played by Richard Kind. Lisa also had a guest-starring role on Seinfeld as Connie, Kramer's girlfriend. She was on MAD TV, one her characters included Susan Whitfield and spoofing Fiona Apple and Alanis Morissette. She was featured on the Comedy Central show Crank Yankers as the voice of Cammie. Recently, she appeared on Larry David's Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.

Noel catches up with Hal Rayle. As an Emmy-nominated voiceover artist, Hal has created thousands of characters, everyone from The Predator to Miss Piggy. Hal has voiced multiple Transformers, including the Dinobot, Snarl and The Insecticon, Shrapnel. Transformers: The Movie is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. Hal discusses its legacy and as well as the passing of Peter Cullen, who voiced Optimus Prime. Hal also voiced Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther 90's cartoon, Deep Six on G.I. Joe and so many more!

Noel catches up with Kevin Martin, the lead singer of Candlebox. The Seattle band is best known for their smash hit, “Far Behind,” off of their quadruple platinum self-titled debut album. Candlebox released eight studio albums. Their most recent, The Long Goodbye, in 2023, will be their final studio album, according to Kevin. Candlebox is out on the road this fall.  Candlebox played my college, Buffalo State, back in 1996. It was quite memorable to say the least, Kevin discusses why.

Noel catches up with Inara George, who has one of the most beautiful voices around. Her latest album, Songs Of Douglass & Littell, is a collaboration with longtime friends Eliot Douglass and Philip Littell, showcasing reimagined songs first written more than 30 years ago. Inara is one half of The Bird And The Bee, her long-running collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurstin. Besides releasing amazing original music, The Bird and the Bee released two fantastic cover albums. The first, covering Hall and Oates and the second, Van Halen.

Noel catches up with Grey DeLisle, who is known as the most prolific voice actress in American animation history, having performed over 1,500 cartoon voices since 1996. Some of her most iconic  roles include "Vicky” from “The Fairly Odd Parents," Azula’ from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” ‘Lola,’ ‘Lana’ and ‘Lily Loud’ from the “Loud House,” and 'Emily Elizabeth from "Clifford The Big Red Dog." She’s also been the voice of ‘Daphne Blake’ in “Scooby-Doo” cartoons since 2000 and 'Martin Prince in "The Simpsons" since 2019. Grey is also a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter whose latest album, "Grey & Greene," features the multi-talented Les Greene.

Noel catches up with Joanna Cassidy. The actress had her breakthrough film role as the replicant snake performer Zhora Salome in Ridley Scott's science-fiction film, Blade Runner. Joanna was supposed to have had a dancing scene with an artificial snake, but the scene was never shot. Joanna decided she would film it herself for the film's 30th anniversary. She also discusses reshooting her "retirement" scene. Joanna had memorable roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. Joanna won a Golden Globe for her role in the Dabney Coleman sitcom, Buffalo Bill. She starred alongside Mark Harmon drama, 240-Robert. Joanna recently starred in the western/sci-fi horror film, Killing Faith, starring Guy Pearce and Bill Pullman.

Noel catches up with Corbin Bernsen. The Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor is best known for playing divorce attorney Arnie Becker on L.A. Law. He changed it up a bit playing retired detective Henry Spencer on the comedy series Psych. Corbin knocked it out of the park playing Roger Dorn in the Major League moviess. Corbin talks about which cast members were the best and worst ball players and his experiences throwing out the first pitch. Horror fans know Corbin as Dr. Alan Feinstone from The Dentist movies. He recently appeared in the independent horror film, The Yeti. He is currently shopping his comedy-drama TV pilot called "Woodstockers."

Noel catches up with Toby Lightman. The singer-songwriter recently released her latest album called "Stars," featuring the amazing single, "Higher." The song is an anthem of resilience, growth, and lifting others up. Her debut album, "Little Things," featured the top-20 hit "Devils and Angels." Toby talks about becoming an independent artist. Her songs have had placements in a ton of TV shows, movies and commercials. Toby had the unlikely gig of singing the theme for FOX's coverage of NASCAR. Very few artists opened up for Prince. Toby was one of them. She discusses how that came about. She currently contributes songs to Sesame Street.

Noel catches up with Elizabeth Dennehy. The actress is best known for portraying Lt. Commander Shelby in the Star Trek: The Next Generation two-part episode, "The Best of Both Worlds." The season three finale is considered one of the greatest cliffhangers in television history. Trekkies consider "The Best of Both Worlds" to be one of the greatest TNG episodes. Elizabeth finally returned to Star Trek in season three of Star Trek: Picard as Admiral Shelby. Elizabeth also had a recurred role on Charmed. Seinfeld fans will remember her as Allison aka "The Drakette." Elizabeth was recently seen in Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One.

Noel catches up with Michele Greene. The Emmy-nominated actress played Abby Perkins for five seasons on L.A. Law. Michele talks about the show's immediate success and her departure from the show. L.A. Law wasn't the first time she worked for Steven Bochco. Michele starred in the baseball comedy-drama, Bay City Blues. She had acting roles in a number of series including Bones, CSI, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, Crossing Jordan, Diagnosis: Murder, JAG, Judging Amy, Nip/Tuck, The Outer Limits, Six Feet Under, Stargate SG-1, Brothers and Sisters, Big Love and The Unit.She also starred in the horror film, The Unborn II and discussed one of the greatest fight scenes in horror movie history. Michele is also an accomplished author. Her first New Adult novel, Chasing The Jaguar (Martika’s Magic) was published by Harper Collins and nominated for an American Library Association Award. Her novel featuring FBI specialist Emily Ray has been sold to Storm Publishing in the U.K (January 2025) and is the first in a three-book series. She is also the author of a book series featuring new LAPD recruit, Cassidy Clarke (Thomas and Mercer Fall 2025).

Noel catches up with Raye Birk. The character actor appeared as Pahpshmir in the first and third Naked Gun movies. He had a great supporting role in the movie, Throw Mama From The Train, starring Danny DeVito and Bill Crystal. Raye had a memorable role as the caterer in The Golden Girls episode where Sophia got married. He talks about portraying a gay character as a straight actor and why he almost turned down the role. Raye had recurring roles on Cheers as mailman, Walt Twitchell, the foil to Cliff Clavin. He played assistant principal Diperna on The Wonder Years and band leader Riley Pringle on Coach.  Raye also appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek Insurrection, The X-Files, and ALF.