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Shuler King: Comedy, Faith & Why Fame Isn't for Everybody Comedian and licensed funeral director Shuler King joins Keith Reza on Reza Rifts for a funny and surprisingly deep conversation about stand-up, faith, and the long road to going viral. Shuler started in comedy in April 2004, long before the internet made him a household name. He breaks down how he writes jokes, what America's Got Talent was really like, why he stopped chasing results, and the advice he gives every performer: focus on the job, not the lights or the cameras. He also opens up about mental health in comedy, life as a funeral director, why fame is not for everybody, and what he would tell his younger self. GUEST INFO Shuler King is a stand-up comedian, actor, and licensed funeral director and embalmer in Georgia and South Carolina. He broke through on America's Got Talent, appeared on Wild 'N Out, and released the special Anybody Wanna Tell Me? on Tubi. He hosts To Laugh At Death and headlines the Your Favorite Undertaker tour. GUEST SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shulerking TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shulerking YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxYcwkqmGW5oHTnmHmbjDOA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shulerking CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Reza Rifts 02:20 Introducing Shuler King 08:02 The America's Got Talent Experience 16:42 Faith, Purpose, and Letting Go of Results 20:24 Life as a Funeral Director 22:02 Facing Death, Faith, and Fear 28:01 The Night He Bombed in Atlanta 31:40 Why He Wears a Tuxedo On Stage CALL TO ACTION Like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications for Reza Rifts with Keith Reza. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! @comedianshulerking #RezaRifts #KeithReza #ShulerKing #ComedianFuneralDirector #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #AnybodyWannaTellMe #AmericasGotTalent

Introducing Give Yourself a Year to Try 12 New Things and Embrace Change from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! 'Give Me a Year' by Shonda Scott https://amzn.to/4xGhu7i When is the last time you tried something new? Entrepreneur and author Shonda Scott, whose book Give Me a Year: 12 New Things to Embrace Change and Live Your Best Life chronicles how she stepped outside her comfort zone, embraced change and challenged herself to try something new every month for a full year. Shonda shares how those experiences helped her find joy, overcome fear and keep moving forward even when life took some unexpected turns. Then, Oprah meets writer Jason McBride whose viral article “How to Create a Life You Love: No Magical Thinking Required” struck a chord with its message that building a fulfilling life isn’t about having the perfect job, relationship or circumstances it’s about taking responsibility for the life you’re creating. They talk about what it really means to stop living by someone else’s blueprint, learn from things that don't go as planned and create a life we actually love. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome Shonda Scott, author of ‘Give Me a Year’ 00:03:20 - Why she wrote the book 00:08:00 - Write it down and vision birds 00:09:48 - Overcoming fears 00:11:20 - Pull up a seat to the table 00:12:40 - Imposter syndrome 00:16:30 - How to show up for ourselves 00:22:00 - Put yourself at the top of your list 00:24:30 - Shonda’s top 3 things 00:27:44 - Small changes to create big ones 00:29:00 - Welcome Jason McBride 00:32:00 - The three things you can control in your life 00:34:30 - Failure is part of the process Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Candyman and Soul Food star Vanessa Estelle Williams joins Keith Reza on Reza Rifts for a candid conversation spanning more than three decades in Hollywood. From breaking through as Keisha in New Jack City to returning as Anne-Marie McCoy in Candyman 2021, Vanessa opens up about guerrilla filmmaking in Harlem, why the anxiety never goes away for actors, and what movie star status actually means to her. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from One Fine Christmas with Marla Gibbs, directing her own award-winning short film Dance, working with Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw, and the improvised Candyman line that went viral. Then it gets personal: 30 years vegan, the ice cream flavor she would be, what she would tell her 13-year-old self, and her advocacy for children on the autism spectrum. GUEST INFO Vanessa Estelle Williams (born May 12, 1963, Brooklyn, New York) is an American actress and producer who has worked across film, television, Broadway, and opera. She broke through as Keisha in New Jack City (1991), played Rhonda Blair in Melrose Place and Lila in Murder One, and is best known as Maxine Chadway on Showtime's Soul Food (2000-2004), a role that won her the 2003 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. She played Anne-Marie McCoy in both Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021). Her other credits include The Flash, 9-1-1, Days of Our Lives, and The L Word: Generation Q. She wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning short film Dance and serves on the advisory board of LA Speech & Language Therapy Center. GUEST SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imvanessawilliams/  IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004539/   CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Reza Rifts with Keith Reza 00:31 Disney Movies Are Secretly Scary & the Titanic Argument 03:48 New Jack City: Did You Feel Like You Made It? 05:24 Journeyman Actor: Going Wherever the Work Is 08:47 Movie Star vs. TV Star: Murder One, Melrose Place & the Stigma That Wasn't 11:59 Opera, Church Choir & Where the Singing Started 13:47 How a Kid from Brooklyn Got Her First Manager 15:58 One Fine Christmas & Working with Marla Gibbs 20:09 Dance: Directing and Producing Her Own Short Film 24:40 Candyman & the Horror Legacy 25:07 Candyman 2021: Nia DaCosta, Monkeypaw & Coming Home to Anne-Marie 26:46 The Line That Went Viral: "Hush, Don't Say That" 32:49 A Perfect Meal After 30 Years Vegan 35:26 If Vanessa Estelle Williams Were an Ice Cream Flavor 36:03 A Time Machine & Advice to Her 13-Year-Old Self 38:16 Autism in Her Family & the Doctors Who Said Never 42:39 Stand-Up Comedy, Speech Therapy & Finding Your Voice 44:02 Holly Robinson Peete, RJ & the Dodgers Bat Boy 45:51 Outro: Subscribe, Rate, Review   CALL TO ACTION If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to Reza Rifts, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a Candyman fan, a Soul Food fan, or an actor who needs to hear Vanessa's perspective on staying in the game. Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O83TYaUVPEWRxcP9ANPSm  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RezaRifts    Rate and review. Every review helps Reza Rifts reach more listeners.   HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Tell a friend. Be a Rifter.   #VanessaEstelleWilliams #Candyman #Candyman2021 #NewJackCity #SoulFood #AnneMarieMcCoy #HorrorPodcast #HorrorCommunity #ActorInterview #ActressInterview #Hollywood #BlackHollywood #MelrosePlace #MurderOne #OneFineChristmas #MarlaGibbs #NiaDaCosta #JordanPeele #Monkeypaw #IceSpiders #VeganActor #AutismAwareness #SpeechTherapy #StandUpComedy #Brooklyn #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #EntertainmentPodcast #CelebrityInterview #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #TVHistory

Bai Ling on House of Karma, Karma & Her Quarantine Romance with Toilet Paper Actress Bai Ling joins Keith Reza on Reza Rifts for a candid conversation about the independent film House of Karma, karma, energy, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in Hollywood. In this episode, Bai Ling opens up about playing the mysterious psychic Madame Emerald in House of Karma, why she believes in karma and past lives, and the difference between guerrilla indie filmmaking and big studio productions like Red Corner with Richard Gere. She shares her no-fear approach to acting, never learning the craft in a classroom, refusing to over-prepare, and just being present and truthful in the moment, plus the work ethic that keeps her booked on several movies at once, giving 100 percent whether the paycheck is $5,000 or $1 million. Bai Ling also tells the wild story behind her directorial debut, My Quarantine Romance with Toilet Paper, a comedy she wrote, directed, financed, and starred in during the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes her 36-hour escape from Kazakhstan when the borders slammed shut, being pulled aside at LAX by police officers who turned out to be big fans, and trading lattes and selfies for toilet paper when the shelves went empty. She also talks about her upcoming tell-all book, My Outrageous Romances in Hollywood, and the grandmother in northern China who taught her unconditional love. If you are an aspiring actor, filmmaker, or just love honest celebrity interviews, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and Hollywood wisdom. Guest Info: Bai Ling is a Chinese-American actress and filmmaker known for The Crow, Nixon, Red Corner, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, and Crank: High Voltage. In House of Karma she plays Madame Emerald, a psychic whose larger-than-life energy steals the movie. Her directorial debut, My Quarantine Romance with Toilet Paper, which she wrote, directed, financed, cast, catered, and starred in during the pandemic, is on the way, along with her book, My Outrageous Romances in Hollywood. Guest Social Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambailing/  X (Twitter): https://x.com/RealBaiLing  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealBaiLing/  Official Website: https://www.officialbailing.com/  TikTok: I am Bai Ling  Cameo: I am Bai Ling Episode Chapters:  00:00 Introduction   00:51 Co-Stars in House of Karma  01:23 Playing the Psychic Madame Emerald  02:56 Karma, Past Lives, and Energy  04:52 Guerrilla Filmmaking vs. Studio Movies  06:31 Comedy or Horror?  08:34 Always Working: Several Movies at Once  09:34 $5,000 or $1 Million: Same Quality  11:53 Acting Without Training: Be Present  13:52 Directing My Quarantine Romance with Toilet Paper  14:52 Her Book: My Outrageous Romances in Hollywood  15:46 Escaping Kazakhstan During COVID  18:03 Stopped at LAX by Fans  20:46 The Great Toilet Paper Shortage  23:25 Steven Spielberg Wouldnt Do It  27:23 No Fear and an Eight-Minute Monologue  29:20 Her Grandmothers Unconditional Love  31:16 Where to Follow Bai Ling Call to Action: If you enjoy conversations about acting, filmmaking, comedy, and the entertainment industry, make sure to like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more episodes of Reza Rifts with Keith Reza. Host Links:   💬 How You Can Help:  Make sure you susbcribe on YouTube...https://www.youtube.com/@rezarifts6263  👍 LIKE & SHARE this video to spread awareness!   💬 COMMENT if you've experienced similar issues.   🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more raw, unfiltered discussions.   Search for me on FB/Instagram and post something asking where my account went. Tag them in the post. If enough people do it will help in my battle to restore my account. FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza        #RezaRifts #KeithReza #BaiLing #HouseOfKarma #Acting #Filmmaking #Hollywood #IndependentFilm #FemaleFilmmaker #ActressInterview #Karma #Podcast

Morgan Fairchild: Falcon Crest, Dallas & the Untold Stories of a Hollywood Legend  MORGAN FAIRCHILD. Hollywood legend. TV icon. And she is opening up like never before on Reza Rifts.  From Falcon Crest to Dallas to Friends, Morgan has done it all - and now she is telling the stories you have NEVER heard. The time she improvised with Robin Williams on Mork & Mindy. The day she saved Pee-wee's Big Adventure as a favor for Paul Reubens on Tim Burton's FIRST movie. The comedy legends who taught her everything - Bob Hope, Rodney Dangerfield, George Burns, Milton Berle, Danny Thomas.   But this is not your average celebrity interview. Morgan gets REAL. She opens up about the pressure of carrying a movie, the dark side of fame, a terrifying fan story, the dangers of AI and deepfakes, and the heartbreaking loss of her friend Paul Reubens. Keith shares his own emotional story about his best friend Norm Macdonald. This one hits different.   If you love Hollywood, comedy, and stories you have never heard before, this episode is for you. Hit subscribe and watch till the end - you will not regret it.   Guest Info  Morgan Fairchild is an Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress with over four decades in the business. She exploded onto the scene in the late 1970s with Search for Tomorrow, Flamingo Road, and Dallas - where she originated the role of Jenna Wade. Then came Falcon Crest, Friends, Mork & Mindy, The Seduction, and the cult classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure. She started in the theater at age ten, is a fierce animal welfare advocate, and co-hosts the podcast Two Bitches from Texas with her sister. A true Hollywood original.   Guest Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganfairchild1/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/morgfair   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorganFairchildOfficialFanPage/   Official Website: https://www.morganfairchild.com/   Podcast: Two Bitches from Texas - on YouTube and Spotify     Chapters  00:00 Intro - Hollywood Royalty Is Here 04:49 The Fan Story That Will Creep You Out 06:48 Why She Won't Write a Book (Yet) 09:14 How Scripts Have Changed in Hollywood 11:22 What Really Happens Behind the Scenes on Set 13:03 Improvising with Robin Williams - Insane Stories 15:56 The Truth About Chemistry Between Actors 20:29 Comedy Legends Who Taught Her Everything 22:59 The Pressure of Carrying a Movie 25:21 The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood - Wild Set Stories 31:20 The Secret Origin of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous 32:32 Money in Hollywood - The Real Story 34:51 Morgan's Secret Obsession: History 36:45 Conspiracy Theories and Historical Mysteries 40:11 Pee-wee's Big Adventure - The Favor That Made History 44:47 Remembering Paul Reubens and Norm Macdonald - Emotional 46:28 Comic Cons, Autographs, and Crazy Fans 47:48 Where to Find Two Bitches from Texas   Call to Action Loved this one? LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Reza Rifts with Keith Reza. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your favorite Morgan Fairchild moment in the comments below - and share this with someone who loves Hollywood. Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O83TYaUVPEWRxcP9ANPSm #RezaRifts #KeithReza #MorganFairchild #Hollywood #CelebrityInterview #FalconCrest #Dallas #Friends #MorkAndMindy #RobinWilliams #PeeWeesBigAdventure #PaulReubens #Comedy #Podcast #TVLegend #Acting #HollywoodStories #Viral #Interview

Larry Thomas, the Emmy-nominated actor who made "The Soup Nazi" one of the most unforgettable characters in television history, joins Keith Reza on Reza Rifts for a candid conversation about Seinfeld, survival, and a career built on showing up in character.  From his early days growing up in Brooklyn to the strange, winding path that took him from bail bondsman and court investigator to one of the most quoted guest stars in sitcom history, Larry opens up about the iconic audition that changed everything, the legendary improv that created "No soup for you!", and what it was like to walk into the biggest comedy series of the 90s and walk out an Emmy nominee.  He also talks about life after Seinfeld, appearing in Austin Powers, Scrubs, and Drake & Josh, playing the Soup Nazi at conventions and events across the country, writing his book Confessions of a Soup Nazi: An Adventure in Acting and Cooking, and the new projects that keep him creating. Funny, honest, and full of behind-the-scenes stories, this is a Reza Rifts conversation no Seinfeld fan will want to miss.   GUEST INFO  Larry Thomas, born Laurence Tomashoff in Brooklyn, New York, is an American actor best known for his guest role as Yev Kassem, "The Soup Nazi," on the hit sitcom Seinfeld, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 1996. Before turning to acting, he worked as a bail bondsman and court investigator. After taking an acting workshop taught by Jeffrey Tambor, he auditioned for the Soup Nazi role in full character wearing a military uniform, winning the part by improvising the now-famous line "No soup for you!" He reprised the role in the Seinfeld series finale. His other credits include Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Scrubs, Drake & Josh, Arrested Development, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, CSI, and the film Postal, plus the live-action video game Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure. He is also the author of Confessions of a Soup Nazi: An Adventure in Acting and Cooking, has written and recorded original songs, and makes personal appearances as the Soup Nazi at conventions and events across the country.   GUEST SOCIAL LINKS   - Website: https://realsoupnazi.com  - X / Twitter: https://x.com/RealSoupNazi  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealsoupnazi1/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larry.thomas.520357/  CHAPTERS   00:00  Welcome & Introducing Larry Thomas 00:00  Growing Up in Brooklyn 00:00  Bail Bondsman, Court Investigator & the Road to Acting 00:00  The Soup Nazi Audition: Showing Up in Character 00:00  Improvising "No Soup for You!" 00:00  The Emmy Nomination & the Seinfeld Legacy 00:00  Austin Powers, Scrubs & Playing Off Type 00:00  Life as the Soup Nazi at Conventions & Events 00:00  Confessions of a Soup Nazi: The Book 00:00  Music, New Projects & What's Next 00:00  Advice, Life Lessons & Final Thoughts   CALL TO ACTION   If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to Reza Rifts, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a fellow Seinfeld fan or anyone who loves great stories from Hollywood.   Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RezaRifts   Rate & review  every review helps Reza Rifts reach more listeners!   HOST LINKS   Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!         #LarryThomas #SoupNazi #Seinfeld #NoSoupForYou #SeinfeldPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #ActorInterview #Hollywood #90sSitcoms #TVLegend #EmmyNominated #FunnyPodcast #EntertainmentPodcast #CelebrityInterview

Keith Reza sits down with actress Karen Cliche for a fun, wide-ranging conversation that moves from horror movies and Hollywood stories to real-life fears, career pivots, family, and the strange things that stay with us from childhood. Karen talks about her new movie The Ice Cream Man and what it was like acting opposite Eli Roth while he was also directing. She shares how that creative dynamic worked on set, how they built believable parents for the film, and why grounding horror in recognizable family energy makes the chaos hit harder. The conversation also revisits Karen's work in Thanksgiving and Saw VI, including the physical demands of horror performances and how imagination plays a huge role in selling fear on screen. Beyond film, Karen opens up about life between Canada and Los Angeles, being in the process of applying for a U.S. work visa, her thoughts on fame at conventions, food, health-conscious pizza experiments, protecting kids from exploitation, and even a wild detour into pyramid theories. It's funny, candid, and packed with the kind of unexpected tangents that make Reza Rifts such an entertaining listen. Guest Info  Karen Cliche is a Canadian actress known for roles in The Ice Cream Man, Thanksgiving, Saw VI, and Mutant X. She has worked across horror, television, and thriller projects for years and brings both humor and honesty to conversations about acting, filmmaking, and life in the industry.   Guest Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karencliche/ X: https://x.com/ikarencliche   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Show and Keith's Blue Screen Glasses Rant   01:51 Introducing Karen Cliche and The Ice Cream Man   04:00 Acting Opposite Eli Roth While He Directs   08:00 Building the Family Dynamic in The Ice Cream Man   12:00 Conventions, Fame, and Horror Fan Culture   16:00 Childhood Fears, Ice Cream Trucks, and Horror Psychology   20:00 Karen's U.S. Visa Plans and Life Between Canada and LA   24:00 Thanksgiving, Horror Performance, and the Oven Scene   28:00 On-Set Moments, Stills, and Funny Behind-the-Scenes Stories   32:00 Pizza Talk, Food, and Everyday Life   36:00 Serious Conversation About Protecting Children   40:00 Pyramid Theories and Final Fun Questions   Call to action If you enjoyed this episode of Reza Rifts with Keith Reza, make sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with a friend. Comment with your favorite Karen Cliche moment and let us know which role of hers you love most from The Ice Cream Man, Thanksgiving, Saw VI, or Mutant X. Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Reza Rifts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeithReza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     #KarenCliche #TheIceCreamMan #EliRoth #ThanksgivingMovie #SawVI #MutantX #HorrorPodcast #MoviePodcast #ActressInterview #HollywoodPodcast #EntertainmentPodcast #HorrorMovies #BehindTheScenes

Caroline Rhea on Comedy, Sabrina, Stand-Up & Life Unfiltered Keith Reza sits down with the hilariously candid Caroline Rhea stand-up comedian, actress, voice artist, and TV icon for a wide-open conversation about a career that has spanned decades and refuses to slow down. From her iconic role as Aunt Hilda on Sabrina the Teenage Witch to voicing Linda Flynn-Fletcher on Phineas and Ferb, hosting The Biggest Loser, recurring on NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez, filming her 7th comedy special at the Sydney Opera House, and performing at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival Caroline has done it all, and she's not done yet. This episode covers the real side of stand-up comedy, the evolution of a career in Hollywood, what it's like to be a woman in the entertainment industry, the joy of live performance, and why Caroline keeps showing up funnier and sharper than ever. Honest, warm, laugh-out-loud funny, and full of genuine insight, this is a Reza Rifts conversation you won't want to miss. 👤 GUEST INFO Caroline Rhea is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and talk show host born April 13, 1964 in Westmount, Québec. She is best known for playing Aunt Hilda Spellman on the ABC hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003) and for voicing Linda Flynn-Fletcher on Disney's beloved animated series Phineas and Ferb. She hosted her own syndicated talk show The Caroline Rhea Show, served as the original host of NBC's The Biggest Loser for three seasons, and has been a regular panelist on Hollywood Squares, Match Game, Name That Tune, and Funny You Should Ask. Her film credits include Christmas with the Kranks (2004), The Perfect Man (2005), and Hallmark's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas. She holds a recurring role on NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez and recently filmed her 7th stand-up comedy special at the Sydney Opera House. Caroline tours comedy clubs across the world and has performed at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. Her comedy specials include One Night Stand (HBO), Rhea's Anatomy (Bravo), and Give Me My Remote (Showtime). 🔗 GUEST SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: @carolinerhea4real … https://www.instagram.com/carolinerhea4real/  X / Twitter: @CarolineRhea … https://x.com/CarolineRhea  TikTok: @carolinerhea4real … https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinerhea4real  Website: carolinerhea.com … https://carolinerhea.com/  🗂️ CHAPTERS       1:52 Welcome Caroline Rhea   3:45 Comedy Origin Story   7:20 The Norm MacDonald Years   14:30 Man on the Moon with Jim Carrey   18:00 The Steve Martin Trilogy 😂   28:00 Living with Asperger's & Comedy   33:30 Losing Norm & Bob Saget   38:00 The Talk Show Chapter   44:00 Sabrina the Teenage Witch Stories   49:00 Comedy vs. Social Media   53:30 Advice to Younger Self & Wrap     📢 CALL TO ACTION If this episode made you laugh, think, or smile — do us a favor and like, comment, and subscribe to Reza Rifts! Hit that notification bell so you never miss a conversation. Share this episode with someone who grew up watching Sabrina or anyone who loves great comedy and real talk. 🎙️ Watch & Listen on your favorite platform: 🎧 Spotify  🍎 Apple Podcasts  ▶️ YouTube ⭐ Rate & review - every review helps Reza Rifts reach more listeners! 🎙️ HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   #RezaRifts #KeithReza #CarolineRhea #SabrinaTheTeenageWitch #AuntHilda #PhineasAndFerb #TheBiggestLoser #LopezVsLopez #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #ActressInterview #Podcast #HollywoodComedy #WomenInComedy #EntertainmentPodcast #CelebInterview #FunnyPodcast #NBCComedy #ComedySpecial #SydneyOperaHouse

ANTHONY "CITRIC" CAMPOS: From East L.A. Rap to King of the Hill - The Full Story   This week on Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with one of the most versatile and underrated talents in Hollywood Anthony "Citric" Campos. Actor. Stand-up comedian. East L.A. hip-hop legend. And the voice behind Emilio on the King of the Hill revival.   Citric's story is one of the most real, raw, and inspiring journeys in entertainment. Before the TV credits and film roles, he was just a kid from East Los Angeles hitting open mics, rapping at house parties, and hustling his way into a world that wasn't built for him. In this conversation, he holds nothing back.   We talk about how the nickname "Citric" was born, what it was like working alongside Christian Bale on Harsh Times, getting cast in the cult classic Idiocracy, the experience of voicing a character on one of America's most beloved animated shows, the very real challenges of Latino representation in Hollywood, and so much more.   If you've ever felt like you were grinding in the dark with no one watching this episode is for you. ⏱️ CHAPTERS   0:00  Intro & Welcome   1:20  Meet Anthony Citric Campos & The Home Studio   2:20  The Origin of the Nickname "Citric"   3:10  East L.A. House Parties & Hip-Hop Roots   8:00  Breaking Into Hollywood — The Real Grind   18:00  Harsh Times & Working with Christian Bale   28:00  Idiocracy — Behind the Cult Classic   38:00  Voicing Emilio on the King of the Hill Revival   48:00  Latino Representation in Hollywood   56:00  The Breaking Bad Prequel Pitch   1:04:00  Advice for Comedians & Actors   1:10:00  Where to Follow Citric & Sign-Off 🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a new episode of Reza Rifts: 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/@rezarifts6263    ⭐ LOVE THE SHOW? Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts  it genuinely helps more people find us.   📲 SHARE this episode with a friend, a fellow comedy nerd, or your most annoying coworker. They need this.   🎧 LISTEN & WATCH REZA RIFTS EVERYWHERE   ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rezarifts6263 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mohr-stories/id448795390?i=1000743157453   👤 FOLLOW ANTHONY "CITRIC" CAMPOS 📸 Instagram: @bigcitric    https://www.instagram.com/bigcitric   📘 Facebook: @bigcitric    https://www.facebook.com/bigcitric   🐦 X (Twitter): @bigcitric    https://x.com/bigcitric   🎵 TikTok: @bigcitric    https://www.tiktok.com/@bigcitric   🎤 FOLLOW YOUR HOST  Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     💬 ABOUT REZA RIFTS   Reza Rifts is the podcast where host Keith Reza stand-up comedian, writer, and entertainer sits down with comedians, actors, musicians, and pop culture legends for unscripted, unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversations. No teleprompters. No PR handlers. Just real talk, real laughs, and real stories from real people who've lived them.   New episodes every week. Subscribe and tell everybody including your therapist. #KingOfTheHill #Idiocracy #AnthonyCitricl #LatinoPodcast #EastLA #HollywoodStories #ComedyPodcast

Chris Sarandon on The Princess Bride, Fright Night & Surviving Hollywood  Oscar-nominated actor Chris Sarandon joins Keith Reza for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation about his legendary Hollywood career including the wild story of how a bad New York Knicks draft pick accidentally landed him the role of Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride. From Dog Day Afternoon with Al Pacino to Fright Night, Child's Play, and the voice of Jack Skellington, Chris opens up about auditioning, rejection, "mortgage movies," the Comic-Con explosion, and his lifelong love of cooking. Guest Info Chris Sarandon (born July 24, 1942, to Greek immigrant parents) is an American actor and voice artist who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Leon Shermer in Dog Day Afternoon (1975). He is best known as Jerry Dandrige in Fright Night (1985), Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride (1987), Detective Mike Norris in Child's Play (1988), and the speaking voice of Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). A veteran of Broadway (including The Rothschilds and Two Gentlemen of Verona, where he replaced Raul Julia), he also hosts the popular Cooking by Heart podcast. Notable Works: 🎬 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) — Leon Shermer (Oscar nomination) 🎬 Fright Night (1985) — Jerry Dandrige 🎬 The Princess Bride (1987) — Prince Humperdinck 🎬 Child's Play (1988) — Detective Mike Norris 🎬 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — Jack Skellington (speaking voice) 🎬 Whispers (1990) — opposite Victoria Tennant 🎬 Dark Tide — where he got scuba certified and dove with real poisonous snakes Follow Chris: 🌐 Official Website: ChrisSarandon.com  … https://www.chrissarandon.com/ 🎙️ Cooking by Heart podcast … ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5syUs3eBnZ8yNTGvJv0g?app=desktop  📸 Instagram: Chris Sarandon https://www.instagram.com/theofficialchrissarandon/  Chapters 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:12 How a Bad Knicks Draft Pick Landed Him The Princess Bride 01:40 Horse Training & Stunt Stories on The Princess Bride 04:19 Dog Day Afternoon & the Theater Years 07:31 The High of Live Theater 08:20 Comedy vs. Drama — "Comedy Is Serious Business" 09:57 Fright Night: From "I Can't Do a Movie Called Fright Night" 13:09 How Auditioning Has Changed: Live vs. Self-Tapes 15:48 Handling Rejection & "Mortgage Movies" 17:26 Child's Play, Tom Holland & Skipping the Sequels 19:02 The Comic-Con Explosion 20:52 Autographs & Fan Interactions 21:48 Whispers, Dark Tide & Diving with Real Snakes 24:15 Cooking by Heart: Growing Up Around Food 29:39 Biggest Fears, Intimacy Choreography & Ice Cream 33:04 Where to Find Chris Sarandon   Call to Action 📻 Subscribe to Reza Rifts on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐ Rate & Review  every review helps the show reach more listeners! 📢 Share this episode with a movie lover or aspiring actor in your life 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Reza Rifts with Keith Reza   Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   @CookingByHeartPodcast    #ChrisSarandon #ThePrincessBride #PrincessBride #PrinceHumperdinck #FrightNight

Peter Outerbridge on Saw VI, Horror Stories & John Candy Memories Keith Reza sits down with actor Peter Outerbridge for a funny, wide-ranging conversation about his current work, including I Will Find You, Welcome to Derry, and Bet, plus fan-favorite roles in Saw VI, Cool Runnings, ReGenesis, 100 Days in the Jungle, and more. Peter shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with John Candy, surviving the brutal Saw VI death scene, almost having a bigger George A. Romero moment, the pressure of leading a series, and why being kind on set matters. It's a smart, hilarious episode packed with acting insight, horror talk, movie memories, and classic Reza Rifts riffing. Guest Info Peter Outerbridge is a Canadian actor from Toronto known for Cool Runnings, Saw VI, Lucky Number Slevin, ReGenesis, Nikita, Orphan Black, and many other film and television roles. He studied theatre at the University of Victoria, co-founded the company Way Off Broadway, and has been a steady presence in film and TV for decades. Guest Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_outerbridge/ Chapters 00:00 Intro, stand-up dates, and Peter Outerbridge preview 05:33 Peter Outerbridge joins the podcast 06:18 I Will Find You, Welcome to Derry and Netflix talk 11:01 Binge watching vs weekly TV releases 13:27 Playing wardens, cops, and doing research for roles 15:59 Cool Runnings and memories of John Candy 20:29 The making of Peter's brutal Saw VI death 31:49 George A. Romero and the role that changed 35:58 ReGenesis and the pressure of leading a show 45:22 100 Days in the Jungle behind-the-scenes chaos 53:03 Actors, egos, and professionalism on set 58:07 Theater, bad reviews, and live performance 64:25 Fast food disasters and Peter's final advice Call to Action Subscribe, rate, review, tell a friend, or tell an enemy. If you enjoyed this episode of Reza Rifts, like the video, drop a comment, and share it with a horror fan, movie lover, or aspiring actor. Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyRbdbee3pBlDrtMDd6Pww Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738 #PeterOuterbridge #SawVI #CoolRunnings #ReGenesis #WelcomeToDerry #IWillFindYou #JohnCandy #HorrorPodcast #ActingPodcast #MoviePodcast #NetflixSeries #CanadianActor #FilmInterview

She Wrote It, Directed It, and Almost Lost Everything Before It Hit 700 Theaters | Stephanie Garvin She wrote it, directed it, and almost didn't film her own scene after police were called on set. Stephanie Garvin  actress, director, and CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation  joins Keith Reza to break down how she got Holiday Twist into 700+ theaters despite COVID shutdowns, the Hollywood strikes, and Disney stealing half their screens on opening weekend. Plus, her upcoming film Ethan Almighty, the true story of a rescue dog that changed U.S. law, starring Kelsey Grammer and Sean Patrick Flanery. Subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend. GUEST INFO Stephanie Garvin  Actress, Writer, Director, Producer. Founder & CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation. Wrote and directed Holiday Twist (2023) starring Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, and Kelly Stables  released in 700+ AMC and Regal theaters. Currently producing Ethan Almighty, inspired by the true story of a rescue dog whose survival sparked real anti-cruelty legislation (Ethan's Law). Also Executive Producer on Maserati: The Brothers featuring Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Andy Garcia. Instagram: @stephaniegarvin1… https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegarvin1/ HEC Instagram: @hollywoodexpansioncorporation … https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodexpansioncorporation/ Website: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com …http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/ Watch Holiday Twist: Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Fandango At Home CHAPTERS 00:00  Intro & Welcome 01:34 Meet Stephanie Garvin 02:10  Arizona Timezone Confusion 05:50  Both Are Cancers — Astrology Talk 08:15  Psychics vs. Eye Doctors Story 11:10  What Is Hollywood Expansion Corporation? 16:30  Making Holiday Twist 19:45  Police Called On Set — The Art Director Story 24:50  Directing Yourself As An Actor 28:00  700 Theaters, AMC, Regal — Then Disney Showed Up 33:00  The Actors & Writers Strike Impact 36:10  Ethan Almighty — The Dog That Changed The Law 40:20  What Projects Does HEC Say Yes To? 43:00  The Mob Doctor Days 46:00  Rapid Fire Questions 49:10  Overcoming Bullying & Changing Her Name 50:17  Where To Find Stephanie & Goodbye CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to Reza Rifts on YouTube. Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Share this episode with someone who loves film or true stories. Follow Stephanie: @stephaniegarvin1 on Instagram. Learn more about HEC: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com … http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/    HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     #StephanieGarvin #HolidayTwist #EthanAlmighty #HollywoodExpansionCorporation

Kelly MacFarland Reveals the Truth About Stand-Up Comedy, Dark Jokes & Filming Specials  Can dark humor actually heal? 🎤 In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with comedian,  writer, and actress Kelly MacFarland for one of the most hilarious and  unexpectedly insightful conversations in Reza Rifts history.   They go deep on dark humor, serial killers, childhood crime shows, the  pressure of filming a stand-up special, and why the funniest material  often comes from the darkest places. Kelly opens up about her comedy  journey, touring with Johnny Depp, the lost art of clean comedy, and  what it really takes to survive and thrive in the comedy industry.   Whether you're a comedy fan, aspiring stand-up, or just love real,  unfiltered conversations  this episode delivers.   🔴 Subscribe to Reza Rifts → and never miss an episode! 🎤 GUEST INFO - KELLY MacFARLAND Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and comedy coach delivering bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt performance with "best-friend energy." With over 20 years in the industry, she's appeared on Comedy Central, NBC's Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Dry Bar Comedy, Hulu's Up Early Tonight, and Don't Tell Comedy. Her voice is heard on SiriusXM and Spotify. 🎬 Specials: Wit Happens (Amazon Prime Video) · Hot Gnome (YouTube, 2025) 📌 Connect with Kelly MacFarland: 🌐 Website: https://kellymacfarland.com  📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/kellymackfarland  🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kellymackfarland  🎶 Hot Gnome (Album): https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-gnome/1678891234  🎶 Album: Hot Gnome —Apple Music …https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-gnome/1678891234  ⏱️ CHAPTERS 03:00 Dark Humor & Serial Killers — Why We Laugh at the Darkest Things   06:01 Dogs & Their Quirks   09:00 The Concept of Serial Killer Comedy — Where's the Line?   12:02 Kelly's Comedy Journey & Origin Story   14:51 How Her Parents Shaped Her Sense of Humor   18:00 Comparing Generations & Parenting Styles   20:54 Milk Cartons & Childhood Memories   22:32 The Milk Carton Kid & America's Most Wanted   24:00 Crime Shows vs. Comedy Specials — The Overlap   25:45 Promoting a Comedy Special — What Works?   27:00 The Pressure & Reality of Filming a Stand-Up Special   30:01 The Art & Craft of Stand-Up Comedy   33:06 The Reality of Performing Live   34:00 The Legacy of Adam Walsh   36:05 Boxing & Personal Experiences   41:11 Debate Class Dilemmas   44:15 The Art of Clean Comedy   46:56 Touring with Johnny Depp — The Inside Story   51:21 The Challenges of Comedy Introductions   54:29 Ego & Self-Perception in Comedy 🔗 HOST & SHOW LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE ...https://www.youtube.com/@rezarifts6263  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     📣 CALL TO ACTION  What hit you hardest in this episode? 👇 Was it Kelly's take on dark humor, her serial killer comedy theory, filming Hot Gnome in one take, or the Johnny Depp tour story? Drop your favorite moment below! 🔔 Subscribe + hit the bell so you never miss a Reza Rifts drop ❤️ Like this video it helps more comedy fans find us 📢 Share this with someone who loves stand-up and dark humor! #KellyMacFarland #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast

Undercover Narcotics Detective to Hollywood Actor – Jim Klock Unplugged Jim Klock spent a decade on the police beat, including undercover narcotics work in Virginia, before moving to LA at 30 to chase Hollywood. His first role? Playing an undercover cop on HBO's The Wire  while he was still actually an undercover narcotics detective back home. This week on Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza and Jim get into everything: the time he chased a violent suspect past an elementary school, working opposite Woody Harrelson on True Detective, learning craft from acting coach Jack Plotnick, the Sam Elliott "I'm the best Sam Elliott in the world" moment, his upcoming roles on Boston Blue, The Florist, and the shark movie Chum, plus Reza opens up about why he calls his Aspergers a superpower. Guest Info Jim Klock is a Virginia-born American actor, writer, director, and former law-enforcement officer. After a decorated 10-year career as a police officer and undercover narcotics detective  complete with private-sector dignitary-protection work to fund his acting training, Klock hit Los Angeles and built a steady career playing the kind of cop, detective and morally-gray character you absolutely believe on screen. A working writer/director whose microbudget feature Red Letters he helmed himself, Jim is also part-time with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, teaches at the law-enforcement academy, and is now gearing up to release The Florist, Chum, and a role on Boston Blue in 2026. Notable Works: True Detective (HBO) — Season 1 The Wire (HBO) — first acting role, undercover cop Criminal Minds — SWAT team leader Scream Queens — recurring Like Father Like Son — opposite Dermot Mulroney The Burial (2023) NCIS (Season 23) Deepwater Horizon (2016) The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire Red Letters — writer / director / star Boston Blue — upcoming The Florist — upcoming Chum — upcoming shark feature Guest Social Links Follow Jim: 🌐 Official Site: https://jimklock.com/  📸 Instagram: @jimdklock … https://www.instagram.com/jimdklock/  🐦 X / Twitter: @jimdklock … https://x.com/jimdklock  📘 Facebook: Jim Klock … https://www.facebook.com/jimdklock/  ▶️ YouTube: @code3comedy … https://www.youtube.com/@code3comedy  🎬 IMDb: ihttps://m.imdb.com/name/nm1145617/  Chapters 00:00 Welcome — Subscribe, Rate, Review, Tell a Friend 01:00 Guest Introduction: Jim Klock 03:40 Reza's $500 John Cusack Cameo Victory 07:50 "Little Miracles" — Reza's Mentor Donna Wright Sheldrick 11:40 Harrison Ford's Hollywood Bus Story + NYPD Blue 15:00 10 Years of Law Enforcement & Dignitary Protection 18:50 Booking The Wire — Still an Active Undercover Cop 23:10 Jack Plotnick — "Anxiety Only Comes From Results" 27:30 Tom Hanks Playbook / Robert Downey Jr. 70-30 / Sam Elliott 31:00 True Detective — Woody Harrelson's "They're All Great, Baby" 35:20 The Movie Reza Hated — With Dennis Quaid 38:30 The Alexandria Chase — Suspect Past the Elementary School 41:40 Officer Friendly / Aspergers as a Superpower 43:00 The Florist, Chum & Boston Blue 44:15 Closing — Subscribe, Rate, Review Call to Action 📻 Subscribe to Reza Rifts on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and Patreon (patreon.com/rezarifts61). ⭐ 5-Star Rate & Review — every review helps us book bigger Hollywood legends. 📢 Share this episode with anyone chasing two dreams at once — or anyone who needs to hear the Alexandria chase story. 🚓 Follow Jim Klock @jimdklock so you're there when The Florist, Chum and Boston Blue drop. Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! @code3comedy #RezaRifts #KeithReza #JimKlock #TrueDetective #TheWire #CriminalMinds #ScreamQueens #JamieLeeCurtis #WoodyHarrelson #DermotMulroney #DennisQuaid #JackPlotnick #HarrisonFord #NYPDBlue #StaffordCounty #UndercoverCop #ChaseStory #AlexandriaVA #AspergersAwareness #RedLetters #TheFlorist #ChumMovie #BostonBlue #SamElliott #RobertDowneyJr #TomHanksMethod #HollywoodJourney #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #RifterNation #RezaRiftsPodcast

Rex Linn on Unsolved Mysteries, Westerns, Stallone, Cusack & His Dream Role In this funny, loose, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza sits down with legendary character actor Rex Linn for a conversation packed with old-school Hollywood stories, career turning points, and the kind of behind-the-scenes chaos that only comes from decades in the business. Rex opens up about his earliest acting job recreating a real-life bank robber for Unsolved Mysteries, the surreal audition journey that landed him Cliffhanger with Sylvester Stallone, and why that movie changed his life in more ways than one.  The episode also dives into Rex's love of Westerns, his admiration for The Jack Bull, his memories of John Cusack, Mark Rolston, Kurt Russell, John Lithgow, Adam West, and Bob Dylan, plus hilarious stories from Rush Hour, Zodiac, Wyatt Earp, Lethal Weapon, and the gloriously absurd Zombeavers. Along the way, Rex reflects on heartbreak, emotional recall, friendship in the film business, and his lifelong dream of somehow, some way, getting to play the Wolfman.  Guest Info Rex Linn is an American film and television actor best known for a long-running career filled with standout supporting and character roles. He is widely recognized for projects including CSI: Miami, Cliffhanger, Rush Hour, Better Call Saul, and more recently Happy's Place. In this episode, he shares stories from across his career, from his first screen work and breakthrough film roles to the actors, directors, and friendships that shaped his path.  Guest Social Links Instagram: @rexlinn13 … https://www.instagram.com/rexlinn13/?hl=en  Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:00:55 Keith Introduces Rex Linn 00:04:24 Rex's First Gig: Unsolved Mysteries 00:11:53 The Wild $50-a-Day Bank Robbery Story 00:17:11 From Banking to Acting 00:17:51 Auditioning for Cliffhanger 00:21:28 Meeting Sylvester Stallone 00:29:32 Behind the Scenes of The Jack Bull 00:33:28 Meeting Bob Dylan on Set 00:38:34 Memories from Rush Hour 00:43:18 Why Rex Loves Westerns 00:47:58 Tombstone vs. Wyatt Earp 00:50:18 How Zombeavers Happened 00:54:51 John Mayer, Bill Burr & Random Cameos 00:57:33 Meeting Childhood Hero Adam West 01:05:36 Transforming for Lethal Weapon 01:10:20 Recommending Melissa Peterman 01:11:50 Rex's Dream Role: The Wolfman Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode of Reza Rifts, make sure to: Subscribe Rate and review Share this episode with fans of Cliffhanger, Rush Hour, CSI: Miami, Westerns, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories Follow Rex Linn and Keith Reza for more interviews, clips, and updates Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     #RezaRifts #KeithReza #RexLinn #Cliffhanger #RushHour #TheJackBull #WyattEarp #Zombeavers #BetterCallSaul #CSIMiami #HappyPlace #SylvesterStallone #JohnCusack #KurtRussell #HollywoodStories #ActorInterview #MoviePodcast #BehindTheScenes #Westerns #CharacterActor