DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast
Tired of pretending everything's picture-perfect? Welcome to DANG! Join actor Todd Bridges and his wife Bettijo for raw, candid chats about life's messy realities — the stuff you won't see in those perfectly filtered feeds. We delve into everything from love and family to mental health struggles like anxiety and addiction. Whether you’re feeling lost in life’s maze or just need a friendly voice, join us weekly for inspiring stories, expert insights, and more!
Episodes
Actor Louis Lombardi (The Sopranos, 24) gets real with Todd and Bettijo Bridges about trading a life of Bronx hustle for a Hollywood acting career, detailing how street smarts prepared him for mental rejection and why typecasting him as a mob guy is simply wrong.
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Todd and Bettijo Bridges sit down with actor, director, and storyteller Louis Lombardi (The Sopranos, 24, Natural Born Killers) for a raw and hilarious look at one o...
Join Todd and Bettijo as transformational coach Siarra Decomi reveals how the parts of yourself you try to "fix" are the actual keys to your personal freedom, proving that your scary breakdown might actually be a breakthrough—all thanks to the incredible insight of rescued mustangs!
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This week, Todd and Bettijo sit down with transformational coach Siarra Decomi, founder of Wild Hooves Open Hearts, a non-profit dedicated to mus...
How does someone go from teenage heartthrob to the brink of self-destruction—and back again? In this fan-favorite DANG! episode, Todd Bridges opens up about the choices that led him to prison, the twists that brought redemption, and the surprising humor he found along the way. Now remastered and combined into one seamless episode, this raw story is one you don’t want to miss.
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When this episode first aired, many of you said th...
Ever wonder why true cross-racial friendships are so rare? Todd and Bettijo get into it with Dr. Deborah L. Plummer, breaking down the myths we tell ourselves about race, why fear keeps us divided, and how to actually build friendships that go deeper than skin.
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Today on DANG!, we’re getting real about what it takes to build deep, authentic relationships across racial lines. Our guest is Dr. Deborah L. Plummer—a psychologist, ...
Meet Joe Henderson—CEO and change-maker—who saw a broken system and said “DANG, someone’s got to fix this.” With only a $10,000 credit card and a fire in his gut, he built a sober living empire from the ground up.
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Joseph Henderson didn’t come to addiction treatment through his own recovery story—he came to it through a family legacy of service and one unforgettable moment that changed everything. After walking into a substand...
What was it like growing up as a child star in the '70s and '80s? Join Todd Bridges and his childhood partner-in-crime, Patrick Labyorteaux, as they reveal the wild, hilarious, and downright unbelievable true stories from their days on the Universal lot—from trapping kids in a safe to getting pranked by Michael Landon!
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On this special episode of DANG!, Todd Bridges sits down with his longtime friend—and fellow former chil...
Todd and Bettijo are tackling their sugar cravings with neuroscientist and author Dr. Nicole Avena, who proves your cookie obsession isn’t just willpower gone wrong—it's a real addiction. Get ready to laugh and learn as they uncover the shocking truth behind why your brain can't stop at just one, or maybe 12, peanut butter cups!
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Todd and Bettijo are joined by Dr. Nicole Avena, a Princeton-trained neuroscientist who literally ...
What do you get when you mix K-Pop beats, demon-slaying action, and a whole lot of family fun? The Netflix smash hit K-Pop Demon Hunters! Join Todd and Bettijo Bridges as they dive into why this unexpected anime sensation has become a global obsession—for everyone from kids to grandpas.
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On this episode of DANG!, Todd and Bettijo break down the unstoppable Netflix sensation K-Pop Demon Hunters — the animated flick that’s taken...
Losing sleep over your parents' future? Join Todd and Bettijo as they sit down with elder law attorney Kim Boyer to tackle the tough talks about taking care of aging parents, from powers of attorney and wills to protecting against scams and planning for end-of-life care.
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In this deeply personal and poignant episode, Todd and Bettijo Bridges welcome nationally recognized elder law attorney Kim Boyer to discuss the crucial topi...
Todd and Bettijo welcome the radiant Jennifer Stirling-Campbell, who opens up about her 15-year journey through chronic depression—and the unexpected path to healing. From wrestling with ancestral baggage to decoding divine downloads (some of which apparently involve QR codes and coloring pages), Jennifer shares how she climbed out of the dark and found joy again. She brings the kind of insight that hits deep and lingers long after...
Ever wonder what it really takes to support your kid’s biggest dreams—and stay sane while doing it? Todd and Bettijo sit down with Michael and Erica Parks, parents of top 50 pro tennis player Alycia Parks, to talk faith, sacrifice, and the wild, beautiful ride of raising a world-class athlete. They’re serving up the unfiltered truth about big dreams, divine detours, and surviving life on the road—with plenty of laughs and marital r...
What does it really mean to feel like your best self? It’s not about grand gestures or chasing some perfect future—it’s about the messy, everyday balancing act between pleasure, responsibility, connection, and self-acceptance. Todd and Bettijo get into what that looks like in real life—when cravings hit, family dynamics get tricky, and your patience is running on fumes. Come for the laughs, stay for the existential insights—and thi...
What if peace isn’t something you chase—but something you stop doing? Todd and Bettijo sit down with life coach Andrew McKee to ask: What if you’re not who you think you are? (Cue the Twilight Zone music.) They dive into anxiety, identity, and why your thoughts might be full of it. It’s funny, deep, and might just quiet your brain—for once.
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Ready to finally quiet the noise in your head? In this episode, Todd and Bettijo sit d...
Tired of trying to look perfect, be perfect, do perfect? In this episode of DANG!, Todd and Bettijo crack open the myth of perfection—from Hollywood pressure to perfectly curated Instagram squares. They explore what happens when the facade breaks and why letting go of control might be the key to authentic joy. Plus, a simple mindset shift that could change how you handle… well, everything.
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In this eye-opening episode of DANG!...
Get ready for a wild ride down memory lane as Todd and Bettijo welcome special guest Dion Mial! This episode reveals what it was really like growing up in Hollywood, including never-before-heard details about Gary Coleman's life and legacy.
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Hosts Todd & Bettijo Bridges welcome Todd’s childhood friend, designer Dion Mial—Gary Coleman’s best friend—for a behind-the-scenes tour of Diff'rent Strokes. Expect wild go-kart adven...
Todd and Bettijo Bridges sit down with Christin Day, a self-proclaimed “Hope Dealer” from Crossroads Addiction Treatment Center, to talk about her journey from addiction to recovery. It’s raw, real, and somehow funny—because if you can't laugh at rock bottom, what can you do?
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In this episode Todd & Bettijo are joined by Christin Day, the "Hope Dealer" from Crossroads Addiction Treatment Center and Recovery On Air Podc...
Is true change possible? Todd and Bettijo tackle this universal personal growth query head-on! Join them for a humorous exploration of addiction, mindset, and habits, inspired by a famous serial killer show, plus relatable stories of family life and the quest for self-improvement.
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In this lively episode, Todd and Bettijo kick off by debating the "gore" (or lack thereof) in their current binge-watch, Dexter, and Bettijo is...
Ever feel like the world is against you—or that your happiness depends on someone else (like, say, Taylor Swift… if only she returned our calls)? This week, Todd and Bettijo dive into a surprisingly empowering truth: if you’re the problem, you’re also the solution.
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In this eye-opening episode, Todd and Bettijo tackle the empowering concept that taking responsibility for your own emotions and reactions is the key to unlock...
You’re cordially invited to Todd Bridges’ 60th birthday bash, and trust us, this party’s got stories. Todd's big brother Jimmy Bridges takes us on a wild ride down memory lane — sharing never-before-heard stories, roasting and toasting Todd, and revealing what it was really like growing up with a superstar. It’s part birthday party, part comedy hour, and all kinds of fun.
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In this special 60th birthday episode, Todd and Bettij...
Todd and Bettijo are bravely venturing into the wild, untamed jungle that is... YOUR OWN MIND! Get ready to discover how that little voice in your head (no, not the one telling you to eat another cookie) is secretly pulling all the strings. It's time to confront your self-talk and maybe give it a much-needed talking-to!
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Todd and Bettijo kick off Season 2 with a bang, tackling the ever-present drama of negativity and the sneak...
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