Dropping Names ...and other things
Dropping Names ...and other things with Brent & Jonny is a conversation podcast show from Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes. Each episode, these longtime friends sit down with fascinating characters they’ve met across decades in Hollywood. Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a film buff, or just here for the laughs, this is the show where great stories meet great conversations… and a few names get dropped along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Jessie Usher joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on Dropping Names ...and other things, for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation covering Hollywood, superheroes, growing up in the industry, unexpected career moments, fandom, and what it’s really like being part of one of television’s biggest shows.
From behind-the-scenes stories and awkward auditions to navigating fame, working on massive productions, and balancing ...
Joel McHale joins Dropping Names for an epic conversation covering everything from the highly anticipated Community movie to his unforgettable experience hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner for President Obama.
Joel opens up about being baptized at the Vatican, his uncanny resemblance to Kevin Kline, working with Steve Martin, and why he says yes to everything in Hollywood. Plus, get the inside scoop on his four ...
Join us for an exhilarating episode of Dropping Names as we dive deep into the world of filmmaking with the legendary Dean Devlin. Known for his work on iconic films like Independence Day and Stargate, Dean shares behind-the-scenes stories, his journey from acting to producing, and his insights into the evolving entertainment industry. From directing David Tennant to the challenges of shooting in Serbia, this episode is pa...
Felicia Day joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes for a wildly fun, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about building a career by making your own lane, long before that was the norm.
They talk about Firefly, The Guild, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, The Librarians, Leverage, Critical Role, awkward auditions, Hollywood burnout, fantasy worlds, redheads, and the projects that changed nerd culture forever....
Phil Rosenthal joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes for a funny, insightful, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about sitcoms, Hollywood, creative control, travel, food, and the stories behind Everybody Loves Raymond and Somebody Feed Phil.
Phil shares how he fought to cast the right people on Everybody Loves Raymond, why he quit twice before the show even launched, how Hollywood decision making can go completely...
Seth MacFarlane joins Dropping Names for a wildly funny, sharp and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation about a career that spans animation, orchestras, sci-fi, and hosting the Oscars… from Family Guy and The Orville to singing at the Hollywood Bowl, working with John Williams, and growing up a Star Trek fan who somehow became a starship captain.
They talk about early jobs, breaking into television, building an animated ...
Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk join Dropping Names for a wildly funny, nostalgic and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about decades in the business… from Firefly and Star Trek conventions to Saving Private Ryan, Disney villains, Shakespeare with Patrick Stewart, and the night Nathan may or may not have saved the crew in Dallas.
They talk about early acting jobs, being fired as waiters, soap opera survival, audition he...
In this episode, John Logan sits down to reflect on a career shaped by bold choices and stories that have defined modern film, television, and theater... from Gladiator and Skyfall to Star Trek, Broadway, and beyond.
It’s a candid, wide-ranging look at the moments and relationships that shaped his path as a writer, dramatist, and creative force. We talk about storytelling at scale, protecting the soul of a franchise, co...
LeVar Burton sits down to reflect on a journey that shaped generations, from the cultural impact of Roots, to opening minds and imaginations on Reading Rainbow, to boldly going into the future with Star Trek.
It’s a candid, thoughtful look at the moments, choices, and experiences that defined his path as an actor, storyteller, and cultural icon. We talk about legacy, responsibility, creativity, and what it really means ...
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