Back To One

Moon Choi

Moon Choi stars in the Stephanie Ahn's Sundance award-winning debut feature film "Bedford Park" where she delivers an absolutely heartbreaking performance as Audrey, a Korean American woman who is grappling with her abusive past.

Nov 10, 2026

William Jackson Harper

William Jackson Harper is probably best known for the work he did over four seasons on the NBC comedy "The Good Place," and the Ari Aster film "Midsommar," but his true happy place is on the stage (he's a Tony nominee for the recent production of "Uncle Vanya" with Steve Carell).

Sep 22, 2026

June Schreiner

June Schreiner is the star of "Dark Hollow," a folk horror film about a young mother who, in order to protect her home and save her family, must hunt down a nightmarish monster that has emerged from an Appalachian coal mine.

Sep 1, 2026

Oliver Cooper

Oliver Cooper has one of the greatest stories about breaking into Hollywood, landing his first role in "Project X." I'm grateful he takes his time telling it on this episode.

Aug 4, 2026

Tom Brittney

Tom Brittney first rose to global prominence with his multi-season turn on the celebrated British series "Grantchester," where he built a devoted international following through a performance defined by emotional depth and restraint.

Jul 14, 2026

Ken Marino

Ken Marino is very funny. All the time.

Jun 30, 2026

Karolina Wydra

Karolina Wydra's performance as Zosia in Vince Gilligan's new hit series "Pluribus" is impressive on many levels, but it wasn't until I talked to her for this podcast that I realized the absolute herculean challenge this role is for an actor.

Jun 9, 2026

Mark Strong

Mark Strong has made a name for himself playing villains or stealing scenes (or both) in movies like "Sherlock Holmes," "Kick-Ass," "Zero Dark Thirty," "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," "The Imitation Game," the list goes on.

May 19, 2026

Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg is best known for playing Howard in the hit sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" for 12 seasons, but he has also built a notable and varied film career working with people like Leos Carax, the Coen Brothers, and a stand-out performance opposite Meryl Streep in "Florence Foster Jenkins." For…

May 5, 2026

Asa Butterfield

Asa Butterfield is a British actor who may be best known for starring as Otis Milburn in the worldwide phenomenon "Sex Education," for Netflix, and Hugo Gabret in Martin Scorsese's "Hugo." He first received critical acclaim, as a pre-teen, for his work in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas," a film…

Apr 7, 2026

Jordan Hull

Jordan Hull is an actress, writer, and producer based in New York City.

Mar 31, 2026

Matthew Shear

Matthew Shear is a filmmaker and actor based in New York. He starred in Noah Baumbach's "Mistress America," as well as the limited series "The Alienist." His other credits include Baumbach's "The Meyerowitz Stories," M.

Mar 24, 2026

Robert Longstreet

Robert Longstreet is a respected actor who moves fluidly between indie films and genre work, showing a gift for playing complex, wounded, or morally ambiguous characters.

Mar 17, 2026

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz is a beloved actor to every actor he works with, and on this episode we get to see why.

Mar 2, 2026

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård is a celebrated Swedish actor whose career spans more than five decades across European and Hollywood cinema.

Feb 25, 2026

Samantha Smart

Samantha Smart is the lead actress, writer and producer of "Charliebird," the feature debut of director Libby Ewing, which won the top prize at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, calling it "a deeply affecting portrait featuring grounded and complex performances." On this episode, Smart describes the…

Feb 16, 2026

Sarah Coffey

Sarah Coffey starred as Eva Shapiro in the feature film "31 Candles," and instantly made her an iconic romanic comedy character.

Feb 9, 2026

Ben Mehl

Ben Mehl is most recognized for his role as Dante on the hit Netflix show "You." Other TV credits include "The Good Wife," "Supernatural Investigator" and films like "My Christmas Guide" and "Viral Beauty." On stage he has performed with The Public Theater and Williamstown Theatre Festival.

Feb 2, 2026

Astrid Rotenberry

Astrid Rotenberry has had roles on "Law & Order SVU," "The Four Seasons," and "American Sports Story." Now she plays Catherine Kelly in the Netflix limited series "His and Hers," and her performance is so authentic and affecting it runs the risk of being taken for granted.

Jan 26, 2026

Jordan Lage

Jordan Lage is an award-winning actor, writer, director and founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company, which celebrates its 41st anniversary this year.

Jan 19, 2026

Carolyn Michelle

Carolyn Michelle is an actress, producer, educator, and entrepreneur.

Jan 12, 2026

Kimball Farley

Kimball Farley is the future. His breakthrough role in "Hippo," the critically acclaimed dark comedy that RogerEbert.com called "an unholy fusion of A Clockwork Orange and Napoleon Dynamite" established him as a talented, chameleon-like actor to watch, then his performance in "The Righteous…

Jan 6, 2026

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli is best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Christopher Moltisanti on "The Sopranos," a role that made him one of the most recognizable faces of prestige television.

Dec 30, 2025

The 8th Annual Kevin Corrigan Episode

Kevin Corrigan, the consummate actor, true student of the craft, friend of all actors, the best friend of Back To One, the very first guest of this podcast, returns for the 8th time in what might be his most vulnerable and relatable episode yet.

Dec 23, 2025

Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger is a German actress known for her verticality in roles and languages, from Hollywood blockbusters like "Troy" and "National Treasure," to Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" and international gems like "In the Fade," for which she won Best Actress at Cannes.

Dec 16, 2025

Cassandra Freeman

Cassandra Freeman has made her mark in everything from drama to laugh out loud comedy across film, television, and the stage.

Dec 9, 2025

Feodor Chin

Few actors have been able to consistently make a living dipping their toes in as many different mediums and genres as Feodor Chin has—film, television, theater, gaming, animation, audio books—he's done it all.

Dec 2, 2025

Michael Chernus

From "Orange Is The New Black" and "Severance" to "Spider-Man:Homecoming" and "Inez & Doug & Kira," Michael Chernus has been consistently delivering performances that place him as one of the most cherished character actors working today.

Nov 25, 2025

June Squibb

June Squibb has only been acting for about seven decades, so forgive her if she hasn't figured this whole acting thing out yet.

Nov 18, 2025

Tom Bateman

Tom Bateman has delivered wonderful performances in "Thirteen Lives," "Death on the Nile," "Murder on the Orient Express," and Peacock's dark comedic thriller series "Based on a True Story," alongside Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, to name a few.

Nov 11, 2025

Corey Fogelmanis

Corey Fogelmanis' first big break came as the fan-favorite Farkle on the Disney Channel series "Girl Meets World." He later appeared alongside Octavia Spencer in the psychological thriller "Ma," and in Netflix's hit series "My Life with the Walter Boys." Now his first lead performance as Ben, a…

Nov 4, 2025

Nina Hoss

Nina Hoss is one of our most respected stage, film, and television actors working internationally.

Oct 28, 2025

Cooper Raiff Returns

Cooper Raiff returns to the podcast (first time was Ep. 128) to discuss his latest project, the eight-episode, independently-made, decades-spanning series "Hal & Harper." He picks up right where we left off in the first interview, 5 years ago, taking us through the process of getting "Cha Cha Real…

Oct 21, 2025

Crispin Glover Part 2

This is the second part of my interview with Crispin Glover where we dive deep into his latest film "No!

Oct 16, 2025

Crispin Glover

Crispin Glover is best known for playing George McFly in "Back To The Future," but for the past three decades he's been very thoughtful, patient, and selective about his acting roles and even more thoughtful and patient as a true independent filmmaker, self-financing and self-distributing three…

Oct 9, 2025

Catherine LeFrere

Catherine LeFrere plays Isabella Blow in the inventive off-Broadway production "House of McQueen" at The Mansion At Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sep 30, 2025

Special Episode: Josh Pais Returns to Discuss his book "Lose Your Mind"

Josh Pais returns to the podcast (first time was Ep. 77).

Sep 23, 2025

Ruby Cruz

Watching Ruby Cruz's remarkable and seemingly effortless performance in her latest film, "The Threesome," I got a hunch that she was engaging with the work on some kind of intuitive level where connection was paramount.

Sep 16, 2025

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson is a celebrated actor, writer, and director.

Sep 9, 2025

John Carroll Lynch

John Carroll Lynch has delivered so many performances, on so many sets, for both the big and small screen, that it is almost ridiculous.

Aug 26, 2025

Sunita Mani

You know the multitalented Sunita Mani from "Glow," "Spirited," "Mr.

Aug 19, 2025

Mary Neely

Mary Neely first came to the world's attention during the pandemic with her viral videos, earning praise from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as being named "Best Theater of 2020" by The New York Times and The Washington Post.

Aug 13, 2025

Ivan Martin

You can see Ivan Martin's work in "Billions," "The Sopranos," "Suits," "Ozark," "Gaslit," "What We Do In The Shadows," and much more.

Aug 5, 2025

Martin Harris

Martin Harris has delivered stand-out work on "The Marvelous Mrs.

Jul 29, 2025

Jason Patel

Jason Patel is an emerging actor and artist. He plays the lead role of "Aysha" in "Unicorns," opposite Ben Hardy.

Jul 22, 2025

David Malinsky

For the 350th episode of Back To One, I sat down with an actor who brings me great joy when he's on the screen, the one and only David Malinsky.

Jul 15, 2025

Erik Jensen

Erik Jensen is a multipyphenate who, along with his wife and creative partner Jessica Blank have been called "the foremost practitioners of documentary theater in the U.S." Their genre-defining plays "The Exonerated," "Aftermath," "Coal Country," and "The Line" were all critically acclaimed.

Jul 8, 2025

Bonnie Rose

Bonnie Rose started her professional career as a stand-in for Bette Midler on "First Wives Club." Next up, the iconic and legendary film director Sidney Lumet hand picked her for the feature film "Night Falls On Manhattan," playing a New York City cop opposite Andy Garcia, which led to many other…

Jul 1, 2025

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn gained early attention for his breakout roles in the 1990s, including "Reality Bites" and "That Thing You Do!" He became a frequent scene-stealer in films like "Out of Sight," "Happy, Texas," and "Saving Silverman," showcasing his offbeat humor and charm.

Jun 24, 2025

Tim Bagley

Tim Bagley has so much experience doing comedy on television that his credits read like a comprehensive list of every sit-com over the past 30 years.

Jun 17, 2025

Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston is back in her Emmy-winning role as 'Elsbeth Tascioni' in the second season of the CBS series "Elsbeth," from "The Good Fight" and "The Good Wife," creators Michelle and Robert King.

Jun 10, 2025

Ian McShane

The legendary Ian McShane has been acting for more than 60 years, from "The Wild and The Willing," "The Last of Shelia," and "Jesus of Nazareth" to "Lovejoy," "Sexy Beast," and the "John Wick" films.

Jun 3, 2025

Bobby Naderi

You know Bobby Naderi from his subtle and sometimes hilarious work in films like "Bright" and "The Beekeeper." Now he brings that same aliveness to the new Amazon series "The Better Sister," where he plays Detective Matt Bowen.

May 27, 2025

Lovie Simone

The young but wise Lovie Simone is best known for "Selah and The Spades" and "The Craft: Legacy." Now she stars in the hit Netflix series "Forever," an adaptation of the Judy Bloom book.

May 20, 2025

Theodore Bouloukos Returns

Theodore Bouloukos returns to the podcast after nearly 7 years (first time was episode 14).

May 13, 2025

Joel Potrykus

We rarely get to hear Joel Potrykus talk about himself as an actor.

May 6, 2025

Brett Gelman

You know him as Murray in "Stranger Things," or Martin in "Fleabag," or loved him in "Lemon" (the wonderful indie film he also co-wrote), or his countless guest star roles on Comedy Central, Adult Swim, "The Office," "Curb" (the list goes on), but lately Brett Gelman has been venturing into more…

Apr 29, 2025

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar is a versatile British actor known for his powerful performances across film, television, and theatre.

Apr 22, 2025

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano has been acting since he was an infant and has a long resume of memorable work in both comedic and dramatic roles—"Almost Famous," "Will and Grace," "This is Us," "Gentlemen Broncos," "Oppenheimer," to name a few.

Apr 15, 2025

Jolene Purdy

Jolene Purdy is always a standout. She gained recognition for her performance as Cherita Chen in the cult classic "Donnie Darko," and later appeared in hit shows like "Orange Is the New Black," "Under the Dome," "Breaking Bad," "WandaVision," and "The White Lotus." She now plays opposite Kevin…

Apr 8, 2025

Hadi Tabbal

The incredible Lebanese actor Hadi Tabbal just finished the monumental Broadway run of Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English." He originated the role of Omid, and performed in various iterations of this powerful and transformative play over the last few years.

Apr 1, 2025

Jonathan Majors

Jonathan Majors is an actor. His latest film is "Magazine Dreams." He sat down with Peter Rinaldi to talk about the work.

Mar 25, 2025

Ariella Mastroianni

Ariella Mastroianni is an actor from New Jersey by way of Ontario, Canada.

Mar 18, 2025

Vincent D'Onofrio

An actor's actor of the first order, Vincent D'Ononfrio has been delivering "all in" performances, usually in supporting roles, for nearly four decades—"Full Metal Jacket," "Men In Black," "Household Saints," "Steal This Movie!," "The Cell," "The Magnificent Seven," to name just a few, not to…

Mar 11, 2025

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

The celebrated period drama "Belle" marked the arrival of Gugu Mbatha-Raw and since then she hasn't stopped impressing audiences in films like "Motherless Brooklyn," "Misbehaviour" and series like "Doctor Who," "Black Mirror" (San Junipero episode), "Loki," "The Morning Show," and "Surface," which…

Mar 4, 2025

Caveh Zahedi

Caveh Zahedi is one of the most influential independent filmmakers of our time.

Feb 25, 2025

Lucy Boynton

Lucy Boynton is known for delivering exceptional performances in films like "Sing Street," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Chevalier," and "The Greatest Hits." Her latest is the BritBox's limited series "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story," about a woman convicted of killing her abusive lover who then became…

Feb 18, 2025

Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne has balanced acting, directing, and producing for over 40 years in this business.

Feb 11, 2025

Margo Martindale

In movies like "Million Dollar Baby," "August: Osage County," "Blow The Man Down," and series like "The Americans," "Justified," and "Sneaky Pete," "esteemed character actress Margo Martindale" loves to play people much different from herself.

Feb 4, 2025

Brad Fleischer

Brad Fleischer is an actor, teacher, coach, filmmaker, producer, and founding partner of GhostLight Media.

Jan 21, 2025

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Jean-Baptiste is getting accolades and awards for her incredible performance in Mike Leigh's "Hard Truths." The two last worked together nearly 30 years ago, on Leigh's "Secrets and Lies," for which Jean-Baptiste was nominated for an Oscar.

Jan 14, 2025

Mike Leigh Dishes Hard Truths: A Special Episode

The U.S. premiere of "Hard Truths" at the New York Film Festival in October brings director Mike Leigh back to the podcast for the third time (Ep.

Jan 7, 2025

Tiffany Boone

Tiffany Boone's breakout role was Jerrika Little on the series "The Chi." "Little Fires Everywhere," "The Midnight Sky," "Nine Perfect Strangers" and "Hunters" followed.

Dec 31, 2024

Tommy Dewey

Tommy Dewey is best known for playing Alex Cole on the Hulu series "Casual" for five seasons.

Dec 24, 2024

Alessandro Nivola Returns

Alessandro Nivola returns to the podcast (Ep. 37 and Ep.170) to discuss three performances he gives in three different films out at the same time this week—Pedro Almodóvar's "The Room Next Door," "The Brutalist," and "Kraven The Hunter." He gifts us with a detailed peek into what it took to build…

Dec 18, 2024

Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson

Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson are the stars of "Nickel Boys," RaMell Ross' bold and brilliant adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel that tells the story, cinematically, almost entirely in a first-person POV-style.

Dec 10, 2024

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon is known for his intense and versatile performances across film, television, and theater—"Take Shelter," "99 Homes," "Nocturnal Animals," "Boardwalk Empire," "Long Days Journey Into Night," "George and Tammy," to name just a few.

Dec 3, 2024

The Seventh Annual Kevin Corrigan Episode

In this time of the year when traditions give us a sense of comfort and repetition that we need, especially in these volatile times, Back To One has a tradition of its own—the annual Kevin Corrigan episode!

Nov 26, 2024

Peter Vack

As an actor, Peter Vack is known for his work in television series such as "I Just Want My Pants Back (series lead)," "Mozart In The Jungle," and "Love Life," and recent independent films like "PVT Chat," Eugene Kotlyarenko's "The Code" and his virtuoso turn as an evil version of "Peter Vack" in…

Nov 19, 2024

Jack Dunphy

Jack Dunphy is a writer, filmmaker, animator, actor and podcaster.

Nov 12, 2024

Jaclyn Bethany

Jaclyn Bethany is an Emmy award winning filmmaker, writer and actor based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Nov 5, 2024

Daisy Ridley

Daisy Ridley shot to global fame for her portrayal of Rey in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy.

Oct 29, 2024

Maria Dizzia

Actor, director, coach, teacher, Maria Dizzia is a perpetual student of the craft of acting, which makes her celebrated and in-demand for all those jobs.

Oct 22, 2024

Cory Michael Smith

"There are practical paths and intuitive paths with each character," says Cory Michael Smith at the start of this episode, and it's a recurring theme throughout.

Oct 15, 2024

Michael Urie

Michael Urie is one of those mega-talented actors who seems to jump effortlessly from theater (like "Torch Song," "Spamalot," and, currently, the revival of "Once Upon A Mattress") to television (like "Ugly Betty," "Younger," and, currently, "Shrinking"), with a genuine love for both.

Oct 8, 2024

Will Janowitz

Straddling the line between outsider artist and full fledged Hollywood sellout, Will Janowitz has always found solace working both sides of the industry.

Oct 1, 2024

Chase Stokes

His breakout role in Netflix's "Outer Banks" catapulted Chase Stokes to fame.

Sep 24, 2024

Grace Glowicki

The mega-talented Canadian multi-hyphenate Grace Glowicki gives an incredible performance in Mary Dauterman's debut feature "Booger." On this episode, she reveals why she was interested in the project before even opening the script, and how she could just tell Dauterman was going to be the kind of…

Sep 17, 2024

Odessa Young

Odessa Young is only 26, but she already has a truly impressive body of work behind her.

Sep 11, 2024

Luke Tennie

To be a standout on a show featuring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford is quite a feat, but that's exactly what Luke Tennie did in his breakthrough role as Sean in the hit Apple TV+ series "Shrinking." On this episode, the seemingly effortlessly-talented young actor takes us back to his early days and…

Sep 4, 2024

Will Brill

He was in "The OA," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and played Roy Cohn in "Fellow Travelers," but the stage is where Will Brill has found the most satisfaction and success recently, in "A Case For The Existence of God," "Uncle Vanya," and, just this year, as Reg in "Stereophonic" on Broadway, for…

Aug 27, 2024

Simon Rex

He was a model and MTV VJ, and then Simon Rex transitioned to acting, becoming widely recognized for his comedic roles in the "Scary Movie" franchise, where his sharp timing and parody skills made him a fan favorite.

Aug 20, 2024

Marianne Rendón

Marianne Rendón's performance in "Summer Solstice," Noah Schamus' "modern twist on the buddy comedy from a queer and trans perspective," is special in such a rare way that makes shinning a light on it actually detrimental to its effect on the new viewer.

Aug 13, 2024

Dylan Arnold

Still in his early career, Dylan Arnold has already built a diverse catalog of roles, including a breakout one in season three of Netflix's "You," reprising a fan-favorite for the "Halloween" franchise in "Halloween Kills," and last year, of course, playing Frank Oppenheimer, holding much more than…

Aug 6, 2024

David Garelik

David Garelik was in Trey Edward Shults' "Waves," Peter Berg's "Mile 22," and recently finished a run of an Off-Broadway 2-hander at the WP Theater, co-produced with Colt Coeur.

Jul 30, 2024

Jimmy Tatro

Jimmy Tatro is an actor, director, writer, and comedian best known for the popular YouTube channel he created over a decade ago, "LifeAccordingToJimmy." His career expanded into the mainstream with roles in movies like "22 Jump Street" and the Netflix series "American Vandal," all while he…

Jul 23, 2024

Y'lan Noel

Y'lan Noel played Daniel in the HBO series "Insecure" and starred in "The First Purge," now he plays Officer Platt in "Lady in The Lake," Alma Har'el's eagerly anticipated new series for Apple TV+ that drops on July 19th.

Jul 16, 2024

Zachary Ray Sherman

After early success opposite Kirsten Dunst in Lifetime's "Fifteen and Pregnant," and as Jasper on the CW's reboot of "90210," Zachary Ray Sherman has gone on to build an impressive acting resume balancing television work (Hulu's "Under the Banner of Heaven") with edgy, transformative roles in…

Jul 9, 2024

Abbey Lee

In the midst of a successful modeling career a decade ago, Abbey Lee's chance to break into acting came with "Mad Max Fury Road." That challenging shoot was the first of many she faced with relish.

Jul 2, 2024

Julianne Nicholson

There are few actors more well respected than the preternaturally gifted Julianne Nicholson.

Jun 25, 2024

John Early

John Early is an actor, comedian, writer, and wearer of many hats.

Jun 18, 2024

Clive Owen

When you look at the illustrious career of Clive Owen, you see choices made based on the depth of the roles ("Closer," "Children of Men," "Hemingway and Gellhorn," "The Knick"), not on trajectory or star power.

Jun 11, 2024

Betsy Aidem

Betsy Aidem has been in over 80 plays, off Broadway, on Broadway, and around the world.

Jun 4, 2024

Molly Gordon

Molly Gordon makes everything better. She was a stand-out among stand-outs in films like "Good Boys," "Booksmart," and "Shiva Baby." Then she showed her talents on the other side of the camera, co-writing/directing the hilarious indie hit "Theater Camp." Now she plays Claire on the beloved series…

May 28, 2024

Nell Tiger Free

She was on "Game of Thrones" when she was a child, but Nell Tiger Free hit her stride in the M.

May 23, 2024

Tom Pelphrey Returns

Since he was last on the podcast (Ep. 112), Tom Pelphrey has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on "Ozark," he's had juicy roles on "Outer Range" and David E.

May 15, 2024

Mia Vallet

Over the past year and a half, no actor in any medium has given me more inspiration through their work than Mia Vallet.

May 7, 2024

Judy Reyes

Judy Reyes is best known for playing Carla on the TV series "Scrubs," but her nearly three-decades-long career is packed with roles on long-running shows like "Devious Maids," and in movies like "Birth/Rebirth," for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress.

Apr 30, 2024

Ryan Czerwonko

As a working actor, Ryan Czerwonko's credits include "The Endgame," "Chicago Med," "Chicago Fire," "Cherry," "Paint," and "Watchmen," to name a few.

Apr 23, 2024

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker is the definition of a consummate actor. For over three decades he has delivered so many incredible performances in series like "The Good Wife," "Damages," "Hunters," films like "Happiness," "Selma," "Spider-Man 2", and his latest, "LaRoy, Texas", where he plays a professional killer.

Apr 16, 2024

Brandon Scott

His work in series like "Grey's Anatomy," "13 Reasons Why," and "This Is Us," has established Brandon Scott as a captivatingly talented actor.

Apr 9, 2024

Colin Burgess and Anthony Oberbeck

Colin Burgess and Anthony Oberbeck star in "Dad & Step-Dad," a indie comedy film they co-wrote with director Tynan DeLong.

Apr 2, 2024

George MacKay

You know the gifted actor George MacKay from films like "1917" or "True History of The Kelly Gang." Now he has given us two absolutely incredible performances in "Femme" (in select theaters now) and "The Beast" (out on April 5th).

Mar 26, 2024

Lukas Gage

Lukas Gage is on a roll. In shows like "The White Lotus," "Euphoria," "You," and the latest season of "Fargo," films like "How to Blow Up a Pipeline," "Down Low" (which he also co-wrote), and now the eagerly anticipated "Road House" reboot, he's been able to display his immense talent and range.

Mar 19, 2024

Anastasia Olowin

The Brooklyn-based actor Anastasia Olowin stars in Shaun Seneviratne's "Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts," which just had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival.

Mar 12, 2024

Hugo De Sousa

As an actor, Hugo De Sousa had breakout leading roles in "We Used to Know Each Other," "Mister Limbo," and "Everything in The End." I was introduced to his work as an actor/filmmaker, with the celebrated shorts he made in collaboration with Frank Mosley—"The Event" and "Good Condition." On this…

Mar 5, 2024

Mario Van Peebles

"Heartbreak Ridge" put him on the map as an actor, "New Jack City" as a director, and with "Posse," the 1993 hit Western he directed and stars in, Mario Van Peebles secured his place as a celebrated actor/director with countless credits, over the next 30 years, on the big and small screen.

Feb 27, 2024

John Magaro

John Magaro has been delivering consistently stellar performances in films like "Not Fade Away," "The Big Short," "Carol," "First Cow," and "Showing Up," to name a few.

Feb 20, 2024

Leah McKendrick

Leah McKendrick wrote, directed, and stars in the hilarious, super smart, and intensely personal new film "Scrambled." It's about a perpetual bridesmaid who, realizing she isn't quite willing or able to settle down, decides to freeze her eggs.

Feb 13, 2024

Mia McKenna-Bruce

Mia McKenna-Bruce is an English actress. Her performance in the film "How To Have Sex" is, rightfully, being spoken about with many superlatives.

Feb 6, 2024

Sallieu Sesay

Sallieu Sesay is a Sierra Leonean-American actor who has had recurring roles on CBS' "Seal Team" and HBO's "Barry," and, in his latest, delivers an incredible supporting performance in John Trengove's nihilistic thriller "Manodrome," alongside Jesse Eisenberg.

Jan 30, 2024

Jack Huston

Jack Huston has worked with Scorsese, Ridley Scott, David O' Russell, The Coens, had meaty roles on series like "Mayfair Witches," "Fargo," and, maybe most notably, "Boardwalk Empire," where he played Richard Harrow.

Jan 23, 2024

Spenser Granese

You know Spenser Granese from memorable roles on "Better Call Saul," "Fear of the Walking Dead," "Pam & Tommy," and, perhaps most memorably, the character of Bevel in the final season of "Barry." On this episode, he talks about landing that role after trying hard to get on the show for 3 seasons…

Dec 26, 2023

Michelle Monaghan

Discovering Michelle Monaghan in "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" was like finding evidence that the old school Hollywood comedy actress gene, long thought extinct, was alive and well.

Dec 19, 2023

Melora Hardin

Melora Hardin is best known for playing Jan on the American version of "The Office." She was nominated for an Emmy for her work on the series "Transparent." Recently she stepped back into the role of Trudy Monk for "Mr.

Dec 12, 2023

Robbie Tann

You might know Robbie Tann from "Preacher," "The Deuce," or when he played Billy on "Mare of Easttown," or Whitty in the "Mazey Day" episode of the latest season of "Black Mirror." Currently he plays Shipley in this year's most exciting and original sci-fi film, "The Creator." On this episode, he…

Dec 5, 2023

Olli Haaskivi

You know Olli Haaskivi from his work in series such as "Winning Time", "Manifest", and "The Sinner," and films like "Motherless Brooklyn", "Nancy" and of course, this Summer's blockbuster "Oppenheimer," where he played scientist Edward Condon.

Nov 28, 2023

Brit Marling

Brit Marling is an inspiration. The talented multi-hypenate became an indie darling in 2011 with "Another Earth" and "Sound of My Voice"—collaborations with Mike Cahill and Zal Batmanglij respectively.

Nov 21, 2023

The Sixth Annual Kevin Corrigan Episode

The SAG strike is over and Back To One returns in the most fitting way—with The Sixth Annual Kevin Corrigan Episode.

Nov 14, 2023

Al Warren

"Dogleg" is one of the best films of the year. A unique and hilarious feat of cinematic inventiveness, it follows amateur director Alan, played by Al Warren, after he loses his fiancé's dog at a gender reveal party on the day of an important shoot.

Oct 3, 2023

Aidan Gillen Returns

Aidan Gillen returns to the podcast (first time: Episode 40).

Sep 19, 2023

Onur Tukel

Onur Tukel is a boldly independent writer-director-actor who, for more than a decade, has been making cutting edge comedies in New York City that sometimes land in the horror category, sometimes social satire, are often absurd, mostly hilarious, and always thoughtful—"Catfight," "Applesauce,"…

Aug 29, 2023

Ron Cephas Jones (Expanded Re-Release)

The great actor of the stage and screen, Ron Cephas Jones died on August 19, 2023, at the age of 66.

Aug 21, 2023

The Adults (Special Episode)

Please Note: These interviews were recorded prior to the SAG/AFTRA strike, in June 2023, as part of the Tribeca Festival.

Aug 15, 2023

Strike: A Special Episode

On this very special episode, I visit the picket line at each of the four SAG/AFTRA strike sites in New York City, in one continuous, unbroken audio "take." Actors Michael Gaston, Clarissa Thibeaux, and others talk to me about what's at stake, and en route to each location I share my own thoughts…

Aug 8, 2023

Dierdre Friel

(This episode was recorded prior to the SAG/AFTRA strike) Dierdre Friel always finds a way to ground her characters in such a deep reality that you feel like they aren't written at all, just simply among the living.

Aug 1, 2023

Chris Messina

Chris Messina is that rare character actor leading man who is the go-to supporting actor in seemingly everything.

Jul 3, 2023

Dave Burd

Dave Burd, known by his stage name Lil Dicky, is a multi-platinum rapper, comedian and actor.

Jun 26, 2023

Jon Hamm

Few television show characters are more iconic than "Mad Men's" Don Draper.

Jun 20, 2023

Mark Duplass

Mark Duplass is the living patron saint of the indie filmmaker.

Jun 13, 2023

Matthew Maher

In recent movies like "Air" and "Funny Pages," television series like "Our Flag Means Death," and plays like Annie Baker's "The Flick," Matthew Maher has made a name for himself as someone who can bring an oddball or weirdo to life with enough charm, charisma, and genuine gusto to make us love him…

Jun 6, 2023

Jeff Hiller

It is extremely hard not to love Jeff Hiller's character Joel, opposite Bridget Everett's Sam, on the hit HBO series "Somebody Somewhere." Their friendship is sweet, revelatory, and concerningly codependent, all at the same time.

May 30, 2023

Owen Teague

Owen Teague is only 24, but he's already had an opportunity to show his range as an exceptional young actor in shows like "Bloodline," "Black Mirror," and "The Stand" and films like "To Lesley," "Montana Story," and the new Nicole Holofcener film, "You Hurt My Feelings" (which opens Friday, May…

May 23, 2023

Jon Voight

With incredible performances in films like "Midnight Cowboy," "Coming Home," "Deliverance," and "Runaway Train," Jon Voight has earned himself a spot in the acting Pantheon.

May 16, 2023

David Gyasi

You've seen his work in such films as "Interstellar" and "Cloud Atlas," and television series like "Containment" and "Carnival Row," now David Gyasi plays Austin Dennison in Debora Cahn's new hit Netflix limited series "The Diplomat." On this episode, he talks about the rare collaboration he had…

May 9, 2023

Parker Posey

The 4K restoration and re-release of the comedy "Party Girl" brings Parker Posey to Back To One.

May 2, 2023

Betsey Brown

My first encounter with the work of actor, writer, director Betsey Brown was her captivating and shocking performance in "The Scary of Sixty-First." Then, in her first feature film "Actors," she and her brother Peter Vack play over-the-top versions of themselves in a wildly fictional, yet…

Apr 25, 2023

Emily Meade

Emily Meade is best known for her roles in the HBO shows "The Deuce," "The Leftovers," and "Boardwalk Empire." Her latest project, the Amazon series `Dead Ringers," premieres on April 21st.

Apr 18, 2023

Julio César Cedillo

For three decades, Julio César Cedillo has been delivering authentic, nuanced, fully realized performances in films and television series such as "Sicario," "Cowboys and Aliens," "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada," "Narcos Mexico," and the new Netflix film "Chupa," to name just a few.

Apr 11, 2023

Voice: A Special Episode

On this special episode, we're talking all about voice! Neda Lahidji is an actor, singer, vocal health coach, voice teacher and a certified vocal health first aider.

Apr 4, 2023

Edwin Lee Gibson

Edwin Lee Gibson's stage career spans 40 years and over 100 U.S.

Mar 28, 2023

Jeremy Jordan

Jeremy Jordan is probably best known for his Tony and Grammy-nominated portrayal of Jack Kelly in "Newsies" on Broadway, as well as his many roles on television including series regulars on CW's "Supergirl", NBC's "Smash" and Disney Channel's "Tangled." And now he leads a star-studded cast as the…

Mar 21, 2023

Sophie von Haselberg

Sophie von Haselberg stars as Sissy St. Claire in Amanda Kramer's psychedelic fever dream musical "Give Me Pity!" It's part mock 70's television special, part monologue film, and requires the creation of a bigger-than-life persona on screen, and von Haselberg carries it all and delivers a virtuoso…

Mar 14, 2023

Marta Milans

Spanish-American actor Marta Milans reprises her role as Mama Rosa in the second installment of the "Shazam" saga, which hits theaters March 17th.

Mar 7, 2023

Mia Wasikowska

Mia Wasikowska's first project in The States was the HBO series "In Treatment." She was just 16 years old, but if you watched it then, you were probably in awe, like me, marveling at this seemingly fully formed acting artist, performing, with nuance and subtlety, well beyond her years.

Feb 28, 2023

Todd Stashwick

You might know Todd Stashwick from "The Riches" or "12 Monkeys" (the Syfy series, where he played Deacon), but you definitely know him from his guest star work on countless shows, both dramas and comedies, spanning more than two decades.

Feb 21, 2023

Jonathan Roumie

Jonathan Roumie—actor, director, producer, and speaker—is best known for his award-winning role as 'Jesus' in the groundbreaking series and global sensation, "The Chosen." His new movie, the Lionsgate period drama "Jesus Revolution," is based on the events of the last great spiritual revival in…

Feb 14, 2023

Elliott Crosset Hove

Elliott Crosset Hove is a true rising star in the Danish film world.

Feb 7, 2023

Whitmer Thomas and Clay Tatum

Clay Tatum and Whitmer Thomas wrote and star in the wonderful new comedy "The Civil Dead," which Tatum also directed.

Jan 31, 2023

Joanna Scanlan

British TV and film star Joanna Scanlan won the Best Actress BAFTA award last year for her incredible performance in "After Love." She plays Mary, a devout convert to Islam who, shortly after becoming a widow, discovers her late husband's secret family.

Jan 24, 2023

Guslagie Malanda

To say Guslagie Malanda plays Laurence Coly in Alice Diop's "Saint Omer" feels incorrect; she becomes her.

Jan 17, 2023

Tallie Medel

Tallie Medel is an award winning actor, educator, artist, and one third of the legendary Cocoon Central Dance Team.

Jan 10, 2023

Kevin Corrigan (Part 5)

If the Back To One podcast has one tradition, it is the yearly visit from its very first guest, the living patron saint of the working actor, Kevin Corrigan.

Dec 27, 2022

Vicky Krieps on "Corsage"

The last time Vicky Krieps ("Phantom Thread," "Bergman Island") was on this podcast (episode 174), we learned about how she approaches the work through a kind of "emptying out" of herself, and a "deconstruction" of everything in her obit, even her preconceptions regarding the role.

Dec 20, 2022

Andrea Riseborough on "To Leslie"

The first time Andrea Riseborough was on the podcast (episode 100), we got a chance to hear how this incredible actor approaches her craft.

Dec 13, 2022

Marc Maron

Marc Maron is a stand-up comedy veteran and the host of the popular "WTF" podcast.

Dec 6, 2022

Sheila McCarthy

Ever since her incredible performance in "I've Heard The Mermaids Singing" 35 years ago, Sheila McCarthy has been one of Canada's most hardworking and reliable actors in theater, television, and film on both sides of the border.

Nov 29, 2022

Grace Van Patten

You may know Grace Van Patten from "Nine Perfect Strangers," "Under The Silver Lake," or "Tramps." I first took note of her in "The Meyerowitz Stories," where her youth belied a seemingly effortless command of her character among the likes of Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, and Dustin Hoffman.

Nov 15, 2022

Paul Walter Hauser

Paul Walter Hauser is that rare character actor who has made a name for himself as a stellar talent in both comedy and drama equally.

Nov 8, 2022

Sarah Jones

Renowned as "a one-woman global village," Sarah Jones is a Tony Award-winning solo performer, writer, comedian and activist.

Nov 1, 2022

Special Episode: Writing As Acting (A Scriptnotes Segment)

On a special episode of Back To One, I'm sharing a segment from a recent episode of the popular screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes called "Writing As Acting." In it, screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin "analyze what lessons writers can learn from acting techniques (such as staying present) and…

Oct 25, 2022

Britt Rentschler

Britt Rentschler is the star of "Pretty Problems," a smart and hilarious new indie adult comedy which she also produced and helped write with screenwriter and co-star Michael Tennant.

Oct 18, 2022

Dolly de Leon

Dolly de Leon is a Filipina veteran actor of film and TV who is now, due to her outstanding performance in "Triangle of Sadness," being spoken about with words like "newcomer" and "breakthrough." That might have something to do with the "I'm the captain now" nature of the role she plays in the…

Oct 11, 2022

Isabelle Huppert

If Isabelle Huppert is not your favorite actor, she's the favorite actor of someone you know.

Oct 4, 2022

Xolo Maridueña

Xolo Maridueña has been playing Miguel Diaz on the hit series "Cobra Kai" for five seasons, starting when he was 16 years old.

Sep 27, 2022

Lashana Lynch

Last year, Lashana Lynch made history as 007 in "No Time To Die," this year she uses history to energize her powerful performance in "The Woman King." In this episode, she talks about how filming that movie "barefoot, on that soil," surrounded by a truly supportive sisterhood, was so significant to…

Sep 20, 2022

Essie Davis

Australian actor Essie Davis is best known for "The Babadook," "Game of Thrones," and "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries." This year, she stunned me with two incredible performances in two powerful films.

Sep 13, 2022

John Christopher Jones

Esteemed veteran actor John Christopher Jones returns to the podcast (his first time was episode 13) to talk about conquering the "real fear" he had of going back to work, in a guest starring role on the television series "New Amsterdam," while dealing with the unpredictable and often debilitating…

Sep 6, 2022

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton might be best known for "My Cousin Vinny," or "What's Up Doc?" but the 82 year old actor, director, playwright, and teacher is a one-man theater institution.

Aug 30, 2022

Adrian Pasdar

Adrian Pasdar has experienced a lot in his nearly 40 years as a working actor and in this episode he generously shares the wisdom he's gleaned.

Aug 23, 2022

Katja Herbers

Dutch actor Katja Herbers plays forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard on the hit series "Evil," which just finished its third season at Paramount+.

Aug 16, 2022

Zoey Deutch

Zoey Deutch returns to the podcast (Ep. 11, Ep.

Aug 9, 2022

Himesh Patel

Himesh Patel is nominated for an Emmy this year for his incredible performance as Jeevan in Patrick Somerville's HBO Max mini-series "Station Eleven." In this episode, he talks about how that role made him a better actor, which is saying a lot because he had already given us some phenomenal work in…

Aug 2, 2022

Angourie Rice

She's only 21, but Australian actor Angourie Rice has earned respect in Hollywood for stacking up diverse roles in "The Nice Guys," "The Beguiled," "Jasper Jones," "Mare of Easttown," not to mention a few Spider-Man movies.

Jul 26, 2022

Ethan Hawke on "The Last Movie Stars"

Ethan Hawke returns to the podcast (first time was episode 41) to talk about "The Last Movie Stars," his epic 6-part documentary that chronicles Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's iconic careers and decades-long partnership.

Jul 19, 2022

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Fresh out of Juilliard, Jeanne Tripplehorn's first screen role was "Basic Instinct." That started a 30+ year run of films like "The Firm," "Waterworld," "Sliding Doors," and series such as "Criminal Minds," "Big Love," and her latest, "The Terminal List" for Amazon.

Jul 12, 2022

Juliette Binoche

Read just a sample of Juliette Binoche's credits—"Mauvais Sang," "Three Colors: Blue," "Damage," "The English Patient," "Chocolat," "Certified Copy," "Clouds of Sils Maria," "Let The Sunshine In"—and one thing becomes clear: few actors have been as internationally respected for such a sustained…

Jul 5, 2022

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

I watched the movie "Cordelia" not knowing anything at all about it, and never having seen Irish actor Antonia Campbell-Hughes in anything before.

Jun 28, 2022

Luke Bracey

Luke Bracey didn't dream about being an actor when he was a kid, he didn't study the craft, and on his first job, which came from his very first audition, he didn't even really know when he should start saying the lines.

Jun 21, 2022

James Scully

James Scully plays Charlie, love interest to Bowen Yang's Howie, in the new film "Fire Island," a touching, hilarious, and entirely Queer take on "Pride and Prejudice," written by and co-starring Joel Kim Booster, and directed by Andrew Ahn.

Jun 14, 2022

Rupert Friend

Among many appealing qualities as an actor, Rupert Friend certainly has "range." His two most recent roles are James Whitehouse—elitist, upper-class British politician in David E.

Jun 7, 2022

David Morse

David Morse is one of the most respected veteran actors working in the business.

May 31, 2022

Mike Leigh Returns

Mike Leigh is back in New York City for Film At Lincoln Center's retrospective of his films, which starts Friday May 27th.

May 27, 2022

Giancarlo Esposito

Few characters born in this current 'Golden Age of Television' rise to the legendary status of Gustavo Fring.

May 24, 2022

Alison Pill

I was lucky to catch Alison Pill on Broadway, 16 years ago, in "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," and then became enamored with her work in shows like "In Treatment," "The Newsroom," "Devs," and movies like "Scott Pilgrim vs.

May 17, 2022

Anamaria Vartolomei

Anamaria Vartolomei is the French-Romanian star of Audrey Diwan's film "Happening," about a young college student in desperate need of an illegal abortion in 1960s France.

May 10, 2022

André Gregory

The legendary theater director, actor, shaman André Gregory has been producing ground-breaking work for over half a century.

May 3, 2022

Wunmi Mosaku

Wunmi Mosaku won a BAFTA award for "Damilola, Our Loved Boy." She was only the 2nd black actress to win one in 62 years.

Apr 26, 2022

Fiona Glascott

In the new HBO Max series "Julia," talented Irish actor Fiona Glascott plays Judith Jones, the real life editor who pulled Julia Child's book "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" from the reject pile and turned it into a bestseller.

Apr 19, 2022

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan first came to my attention with his now legendary performance in Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky." He has so many layers at play under Scott's anger, gives so much depth to that character.

Apr 11, 2022

Dominique Fishback

Dominique Fishback talks about the characters she plays as if they inhabit her rather than the other way around.

Apr 5, 2022

Kelly AuCoin

You know him as Pastor Tim on "The Americans," or "Dollar" Bill Stearn on "Billions," or maybe Kelly AuCoin has wowed you as a regular on the New York stage for many years.

Mar 29, 2022

Ani Mesa and Alessandra Mesa

Alessandra Mesa and Ani Mesa are the stars of Erin Vassilopoulos' debut feature "Superior," a fascinating, fun, and suspenseful genre-blending exploration of identity.

Mar 22, 2022

Adrian Holmes

He played Captain Pike on "Arrow," Basqat on "Smallville," and Nick Barron on the acclaimed Canadian drama "19-2," and now Adrian Holmes has stepped into the biggest role of his career—Uncle Phil on "Bel-Air," Peacock's dramatic reboot of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." In this half hour, Holmes…

Mar 8, 2022

Franz Rogowski

In films such as "Transit," "In The Aisles," and "Undine," German actor Franz Rogowski has quickly established himself as one of the most respected and sought after actors in international cinema.

Mar 1, 2022

Emory Cohen

Emory Cohen's past credits include "Brooklyn," "The Place Beyond The Pines," "Lords of Chaos," and the short-lived but much-loved series "The OA." Now he stars as Samuel in Brian Petsos' wildly unique comedy "Big Gold Brick," and delivers a performance so full of mania, big humor and bold choices…

Feb 22, 2022

Chukwudi Iwuji

Chukwudi Iwuji has been celebrated for his stage work (particularly Shakespeare) on both sides of the pond.

Feb 15, 2022

Joey King

She has been acting professionally for the better part of two decades, so Joey King has a bit more experience than the average 22 year old Hollywood actor.

Feb 8, 2022

Alan Ritchson

He was Aquaman on "Smallville" and Hawk on "Titans," and now Alan Ritchson is taking on the role of "Reacher" in the new Amazon series based on the Lee Child books.

Feb 1, 2022

Renate Reinsve

Norwegian actor Renate Reinsve's performance in her first leading role, in Joachim Trier's "The Worst Person In The World," earned her the best actress award at Cannes and is slowly taking the world by storm.

Jan 25, 2022

Eric Roberts

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Eric Roberts will soon have more credits as an actor than anyone else who has ever lived anywhere in the world.

Jan 18, 2022

Kevin Corrigan

This is Kevin Corrigan's fourth time on the podcast (his previous episodes are #1, #67, #133).

Dec 28, 2021

Chris Diamantopoulos

Chris Diamantopoulos was always an actor. Never held another job.

Dec 20, 2021

Riley Keough

"The Girlfriend Experience" put Riley Keough on the radar, and she's been giving us multi-layered, deeply-rooted, captivating performances ever since, mostly in indie films like "American Honey," "Under The Silver Lake," "The House That Jack Built," and now this year's "Zola," where she brilliantly…

Dec 14, 2021

Léa Seydoux

Léa Seydoux was a talented young French actor when she reached planet-wide stardom with her incredible performance in "Blue Is The Warmest Color" (she even shared the Palm d'Or at Cannes, which had never been awarded to actors before).

Dec 10, 2021

Scott Speedman

Looking back at Scott Speedman's work in the early days of "Felicity" is a bit surprising.

Dec 7, 2021

Rebecca Wisocky

Rebecca Wisocky plays Hetty Woodstone, the deceased Lady of the Manner, on the new CBS series "Ghosts," where she's a stand-out among stand-outs in its impressive comedy ensemble.

Nov 30, 2021

Alex Hassell

Shakespeare on the stage is his first love, but Alex Hassell loves the camera and it loves him back.

Nov 23, 2021

Jon Bernthal

From "The Walking Dead" and "Punisher" to "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Small Engine Repair," "The Many Saints of Newark," and this month's "King Richard," Jon Bernthal has established himself as the hard-working, all-in, go-to, actor's-actor of the moment.

Nov 16, 2021

Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga loves words. And even someone who doesn't particularly love words falls in love with the ones spoken by Ruth Negga.

Nov 9, 2021

Jason Isaacs

After 30 years in the business, with credits ranging from "Angels in America" to the "Harry Potter" films and everything in between, Jason Isaacs has cultivated an approach to the craft of acting aimed at bringing himself fully into the moment.

Nov 2, 2021

Bertie Carvel

He already had an Olivier Award for his amazing performance as Miss Trunchbull in "Matilda" when Bertie Carvel made his Broadway debut in that unforgettable role.

Oct 26, 2021

Vicky Krieps

"Phantom Thread" solidified Vicky Krieps as an acting force to be reckoned with.

Oct 19, 2021

Noomi Rapace

Noomi Rapace returns to the podcast (first time: Ep. 43) to talk about her new film, the atmospheric, slow-burn thriller "Lamb." Set in Iceland, which Noomi knows well from her childhood, the film's landscapes feel almost like supporting characters.

Oct 12, 2021

Titane (Special Episode)

Julia Ducournau's new film "Titane" is, on many levels, an overwhelming cinematic experience.

Oct 5, 2021

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt is the very definition of a veteran actor. "MASH," "Alien," "Steel Magnolias," "Top Gun," "A River Runs Through It," and countless other supporting credits in films and television grace his esteemed resume, plus an Emmy for "Picket Fences." But never a lead role in a feature film!

Sep 28, 2021

Alessandro Nivola

The last time Alessandro Nivola was on Back To One (Ep. 37), he had just landed the role of Dickie Moltisanti in "The Many Saints of Newark," the feature film prequel to "The Sopranos," and had nearly six months to prepare the role.

Sep 21, 2021

Dominic Burgess

When Dominic Burgess is not stealing scenes as a guest star, he's getting raves as Jerry Summers in "Dr.

Sep 14, 2021

John Pollono

John Pollono is a playwright, screenwriter, and actor. You know him from "Mob City" and "This is Us." He wrote the film "Stronger" and the play "Small Engine Repair," which had successful runs in Los Angeles and New York.

Sep 7, 2021

Deragh Campbell

Her riveting and revelatory performance in Kazik Radwanski's "Anne At 13,000 Ft." is the latest in a run of risky work by the Canadian indie phenom Deragh Campbell.

Aug 31, 2021

Bonus Episode: Q&A with Dylan and Sean Penn

A Q&A with Dylan and Sean Penn on the opening night of their film "Flag Day" at the Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn, moderated by Back To One host Peter Rinaldi.

Aug 26, 2021

Jurnee Smollett

When it comes to her characters, Emmy nominee Jurnee Smollett is guided by truth.

Aug 24, 2021

Daveed Diggs

Actor, rapper, writer, producer, Daveed Diggs loves wearing many hats, often at the same time.

Aug 17, 2021

Matthew Rhys

After six seasons, Matthew Rhys won an Emmy for his stellar work on "The Americans." Spielberg's "The Post," and "A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood" (opposite Tom Hanks) followed, and now he's nominated for another Emmy for his incredible work in "Perry Mason" on HBO.

Aug 10, 2021

Jess Weixler

"Teeth," "Somebody Up There Likes Me," "Chained For Life," "The Good Wife," are just a few of the great Jess Weixler's credits.

Aug 3, 2021

Phillipa Soo

Phillipa Soo's first time on Broadway was in the unprecedented phenomenon that is "Hamilton." She was nominated for a Tony for her portrayal of Eliza, and now she's nominated for an Emmy for her incredible work in the filmed version.

Jul 27, 2021

Jon Huertas

Jon Huertas is the first actor on the podcast to talk extensively about the "BMS Technique" for preparation.

Jul 6, 2021

Frank Mosley

For the past decade, Frank Mosley has been independent cinema's go-to actor.

Jun 29, 2021

William Zabka

It makes sense that "Cobra Kai" star William Zabka often uses phrases common to musicians, like "find the rhythm" and "in the pocket," to help describe his acting process.

Jun 22, 2021

Ben Rosenfield

Ben Rosenfield has only been at it for 10 years, but he already has an interesting body of work behind him—"Boardwalk Empire," "6 Years," "Greetings From Tim Buckley" (in which he played Buckley), the third season of "Twin Peaks," and last year's "Mrs.

Jun 15, 2021

Susan Kelechi Watson

We're catching the super talented Susan Kelechi Watson at an interesting moment.

Jun 8, 2021

Jean Smart

Jean Smart is the very definition of versatile. The three-time Emmy winner's first act highlights include "Designing Women," "Frasier," "24," and now a new act in her career, filled with even juicier roles, starting with "Fargo," "Legion," and "Watchmen," has led to current HBO favorites "Mare of…

Jun 1, 2021

The Nevers (Special Double Episode)

On a very special DOUBLE EPISODE, Laura Donnelly and Ann Skelly sit down for in-depth conversations on their craft and the magic they make together on the new HBO series "The Nevers." Donnelly talks about an artistic breakthrough that happened in rehearsal for a play that changed her perception of…

May 25, 2021

Dot-Marie Jones

Fifteen-time arm wrestling champion and three-time Emmy nominee Dot-Marie Jones inspired viewers with her moving portrayal of Coach Beiste on "Glee," which was her third time in a Ryan Murphy universe, after "Nip/Tuck" and "Pretty/Handsome." Last year she played "Little Helen" in "Greener Grass,"…

May 18, 2021

Andrew Garfield

With remarkable performances in films like "Hacksaw Ridge," "The Social Network," "Under The Silver Lake," and "Silence," Andrew Garfield has established himself as one of the great actors of his generation.

May 11, 2021

Shannon DeVido

I first came in contact with the juggernaut that is Shannon DeVido in her hilarious portrayal of Andrea Mumford on "Difficult People." Another recurring role on the Netflix series "Insatiable" followed, and now the actor/singer/comedian gets to combine it all in the smile-inducing new movie musical…

May 4, 2021

Julian Kostov

Julian Kostov is a multilingual Bulgarian actor, producer, and advocate for slavic representation.

Apr 27, 2021

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown is a living legend of actor's actors. With nearly 300 credits, from "Highlander" and "The Shawshank Redemption" to "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Promising Young Woman," he's morphed and adapted in this business and made it work for him.

Apr 13, 2021

Danny Deferrari

In this epic episode, we really get to know the talented actor Danny Deferrari, who plays Max in Emma Seligman's brilliant and hilarious new film "Shiva Baby," and I'm eternally grateful for it.

Apr 6, 2021

Billy Magnussen

Billy Magnussen is a Tony nominated actor who you know from "Game Night," "Into The Woods," "Ingrid Goes West," and "Maniac." On this episode, he talks about the foundational benefits of his early stint on a soap opera, the importance of showing up for your career, his fondness for Cristin Milioti…

Mar 30, 2021

Lily Rabe

Lily Rabe is probably best know for inhabiting a half-dozen characters over many seasons on Ryan Murphy's hugely popular "American Horror Story" series, and recently her supporting performance in "The Undoing" had a lot of people talking, but in New York City, she's theater royalty.

Mar 23, 2021

Leonardo Nam

"Westworld" star Leonardo Nam didn't know that I saw him perform a scene in an acting class in New York City way back when.

Mar 16, 2021

Julia Sarah Stone

You're about to hear the name Julia Sarah Stone quite a bit.

Mar 9, 2021

Chin Han

Since playing Lau in "The Dark Knight," Chin Han has been on a Hollywood run, acting in blockbuster action movies like "Ghost in a Shell," "Skyscraper," and "Captain American: Winter Soldier," as well as work on a less grand scale for Steven Soderbergh, Gus Van Sant, and the celebrated Netflix…

Mar 2, 2021

Alison Wright

She's probably best known for her Emmy-Nominated performance as FBI secretary Martha Hanson on FX's critically acclaimed series "The Americans," and now Alison Wright has breathed life into another complex character in yet another hit series—Ruth Wardle on TNT's "Snowpiercer." In this hour, she…

Feb 23, 2021

Olivia Cooke

Olivia Cooke had no formal training and claims to have no real process.

Feb 16, 2021

Delroy Lindo

There are several moments in Delroy Lindo's performance as Paul in "Da 5 Bloods" where I believe the voiceless (Black solders who never came back from Vietnam?) speak through him.

Feb 9, 2021

Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony plays Denise on the ABC series "Mixed-ish." She generously gives us a fascinating inside look at working on a sit-com from the point of view of an actor who is totally new to the process.

Feb 2, 2021

Tom Noonan

As the annual Sundance Film Festival begins again this week, legendary actor/director Tom Noonan takes us back 27 years to a very different Sundance, where his film "What Happened Was…" won the Grand Jury Prize.

Jan 26, 2021

Nicole Beharie

Some actors go through a transformation to the point where the word "performance" feels inadequate.

Jan 19, 2021

Nat Wolff

The only thing that makes this a "Special Holiday Episode" of Back To One is a brief mention of Hanukkah, but the talented Nat Wolff brings plenty of joy to make up for it.

Dec 22, 2020

Justine Lupe

Willa on "Succession," Astrid on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Jade on "Younger," Holly on "Mr.

Dec 15, 2020

Tuppence Middleton

English actor Tuppence Middleton is on a steady, slow rise and that seems to suit her just fine.

Dec 8, 2020

Aubrey Plaza

From "Parks And Recreation" to "Legion," from indie film queen to "Happiest Season," Aubrey Plaza is not done surprising us.

Dec 1, 2020

Kevin Corrigan

It's become a tradition to have actor's actor Kevin Corrigan on the show every year.

Nov 24, 2020

Ruth Wilson

With mesmerizing performances in such series as "Luther," "Mrs.

Nov 10, 2020

Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù

English actor Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù has two major releases happening in the States this month, the intense and compelling "Gangs of London" on AMC+, and the profound and unsettling horror film "His House" on Netflix.

Oct 27, 2020

Matthew Del Negro

You know Matthew Del Negro from "Scandal," "Goliath," "The West Wing," or as Cousin Brian on season four of "The Sopranos," or maybe, like me, you were wowed by his comedic tour de force as Jason Allen Ross in Netflix's "Huge In France." He's currently filming his second season as Detective Chris…

Oct 20, 2020

Dylan Gelula

Dylan Gelula brings a captivating authenticity to her characters that makes them seem like they go on living outside the frame.

Oct 13, 2020

Cooper Raiff

Cooper Raiff is the writer, director, producer, editor and star of one of my favorite films of the year, "Shithouse," which won the Grand Jury Prize at the SXSW Film Festival this year.

Oct 6, 2020

Harry Melling

Some actors steal scenes, Harry Melling's scenes steal movies.

Sep 22, 2020

Carrie Coon

Carrie Coon has quietly built a reputation as an acting powerhouse though a collection of phenomenal performances in television shows like "The Leftovers," "Fargo," and "The Sinner," and movies such as "Gone Girl," "The Post," and her latest, "The Nest." In this episode, she talks about the…

Sep 15, 2020

Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston is one of our most brilliant and committed actors.

Sep 8, 2020

Rosalind Chao

When one has the opportunity to listen to an actor with the amount of experience as Rosalind Chao has, one must seize it.

Sep 1, 2020

Ramy Youssef

Ramy Youssef won the Golden Globe for lead actor in a comedy series for his work in "Ramy," the Hulu series he co-created.

Aug 25, 2020

Niamh Algar

Irish actor Niamh Algar has been making her mark in the UK of late portraying women dealing with their intense pasts, like Dinah in Shane Meadows' "The Virtues" and Ursula in "Calm With Horses" (which just opened in the states as "The Shadow of Violence").

Aug 18, 2020

Kevin Alejandro

Kevin Alejandro is finishing his fifth season playing Detective Dan Espinoza on Netflix's "Lucifer." He's also graced your small screen in such series as "The Returned," "Southland," and "True Blood." In 2017 he graduated from the Warner Brothers television director's workshop and directed an…

Aug 11, 2020

Paapa Essiedu

The brilliant young British actor Paapa Essiedu speaks about the work with wisdom that belies his years.

Aug 4, 2020

Stacy Martin

Part of Stacy Martin's performance, in her wonderful new film "Archive," involves essentially playing robots at various stages of development.

Jul 21, 2020

Mireille Enos

Mireille Enos made a splash on Broadway in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," then her big break in television came with "The Killing," where she played Sarah Linden to much acclaim for four seasons.

Jul 17, 2020

Cristin Milioti

She claims she doesn't know how to talk about her process, but on this episode, Cristin Milioti eloquently lifts the hood and let's us peek in on the engine fueling her incredibly varied work, across all genres on the stage and screen, like the Broadway musical "Once," "How I Met Your Mother," "The…

Jul 14, 2020

Ron Cephas Jones

Ron Cephas Jones won a Emmy for his work on the hit series "This Is Us." His latest series, "Truth Be Told," just got picked up for a second season on Apple TV.

Jul 10, 2020

Eve Lindley

Eve Lindley enjoys puzzles, so you can imagine her delight at finding out that she was recently a crossword puzzle clue.

Jul 7, 2020

Daisy Edgar-Jones

She's barely in her 20's, yet Daisy Edgar-Jones has given us a 12-part acting technique masterclass in the form of her portrayal of Marianne in Hulu's hit series "Normal People." Every state of emotion, every point of transformation is reached with striking authenticity stemming from this complex…

Jul 3, 2020

Paul Mescal

Few actors in recent memory have made a bigger impact with their very first performance in a television series.

Jun 30, 2020

Tom Pelphrey

Tom Pelphrey is getting accolades from both critics and viewers for his performance as Ben (brother of Laura Linney's character Wendy) on the third season of Netflix's hit series "Ozark." In Pelphrey's hands Ben's vulnerability and explosiveness both seem to have deep-seated roots; there is a vast…

Jun 24, 2020

James Norton

British actor James Norton gives an affecting and haunting performance in Agnieszka Holland's important new film "Mr.

Jun 18, 2020

Peter Friedman

In these last 10 years, stage and screen veteran Peter Friedman has enjoyed a steady flow of work, more than the first 30 years of his career.

Jun 3, 2020

Brian Cox

He was an acting legend before "Succession," but Brian Cox's brilliant portrayal of Logan Roy on the smash hit HBO series just might put him in the pantheon.

May 26, 2020

Hong Chau

You might know Hong Chau from "Watchmen," or maybe "Downsizing," where her astounding performance opposite Matt Damon was recognized with a Golden Globe nomination.

May 5, 2020

Sidney Flanigan

She had never even attempted acting before Eliza Hittman cast her in "Never Rarely Sometimes Always," but Sidney Flanigan's quietly devastating performance feels like a revelation, something truly miraculous.

Apr 23, 2020

Talia Ryder

Talia Ryder gives a remarkable performance opposite Sidney Flanigan in her very first feature film, Eliza Hittman's "Never Rarely Sometimes Always." It's the kind of subtle, assured, measured work you wouldn't expect from a teenager.

Apr 21, 2020

Hannah Marks

Mega-talented multi-hyphenate Hannah Marks started writing "Banana Split" when she was still a teenager.

Mar 31, 2020

Miriam Shor

Miriam Shor is unrecognizable as Lorraine Ela in the powerful new Netflix film "Lost Girls." It's the kind of performance that doesn't feel performed, that doesn't get recognized often because it's invisible.

Mar 24, 2020

Haley Bennett

Haley Bennett has given us some great work in films like "The Woman On The Train" and "The Magnificent Seven," but her performance in Carlo Mirabella-Davis' "Swallow" is so fully-realized, so ground-shaking, so important, it feels like an artistic re-birth.

Mar 13, 2020

Skylar Astin

He got his big Hollywood break with "Pitch Perfect," but Skylar Astin had already made it to Broadway in the musical sensation "Spring Awakening." Lately, it seems he's been in every television show that features people breaking into song -- "Glee," "My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," and now the NBC hit…

Mar 12, 2020

Zach Woods

I remember when I first saw Zach Woods. It was in the Armando Iannucci film "In The Loop." His comedic sensibilities matched so perfectly with what I demanded as a consumer of comedy—bold choices, molded in subtlety, grounded in reality.

Mar 11, 2020

Andrea Riseborough

It's time we stop taking the preternaturally gifted British actor Andrea Riseborough for granted.

Mar 10, 2020

Lesley Manville

The brilliant British actor Lesley Manville has given us two of the truly great cinematic performances of the last decade, Mary in "Another Year" and Cyril in "Phantom Thread" (which landed her an Oscar Nomination).

Mar 3, 2020

Zora Howard

Zora Howard is a juggernaut. She stars in "Premature" and co-wrote the script with director Rashaad Ernesto Green.

Feb 25, 2020

Zoey Deutch

Acting wunderkind Zoey Deutch returns to the podcast on the occasion of the release of "Buffaloed," the raucous indie she stars in (and produced) where she gets to flex her high octane comedy chops.

Feb 18, 2020

Richard Rankin

Scottish actor Richard Rankin plays Roger Mackenzie Wakefield on the Starz hit series "Outlander" (Season 5 premieres on Sunday, February 16th).

Feb 11, 2020

Portrait Of A Lady On Fire

On a very special episode, the stars of "Portrait Of A Lady On Fire," Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel, and their director, Céline Sciamma, sit down with Peter Rinaldi to discuss gazes, play, Noh, breathing, joy, and the collaboration process at the heart of the French cinematic masterwork.

Feb 4, 2020

Deirdre O'Connell

Deirdre O'Connell is a legend of the New York stage and brings true depth and authenticity to every moment she has in front of the camera, but make no mistake, she doesn't have this "down" yet.

Jan 28, 2020

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Marsha Stephanie Blake destroyed me. Not just once, a few times.

Jan 22, 2020

Adrian Martinez

He's been called the "sidekick to the stars," but a more apt, yet slightly less elegant description of Adrian Martinez is "scene-stealer from the stars." Some recent thefts occur in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," "Focus," and "Casa De Mi Padre." You can also see him in the hit ABC show…

Jan 14, 2020

Rehearsal : A Special Episode

On this special episode, I spend a few days with the cast of "A City Of Refuge" as they rehearse this powerful new play by Evan Cuyler-Louison for Primitive Grace Theater Ensemble in New York City.

Jan 7, 2020

Chris Eigeman

The incomparable Chris Eigeman is probably best known for the three films he made with Whit Stillman—"Metropolitan" (which was his very first film), "Barcelona," and "The Last Days of Disco." The singular style of performance he delivered in those films led to great work with filmmakers and…

Dec 31, 2019

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place's long career is filled with memorable supporting parts in films like "The Big Chill," "The Rainmaker," "Being John Malkovich," and television shows such as "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," for which she won an Emmy.

Dec 24, 2019

Miles Robbins

When I first took notice of Miles Robbins he was a stand-out among stand-outs in the surprisingly satisfying teen comedy "Blockers." Now he presents another level of his talent in the very thoughtful psychological horror film "Daniel Isn't Real." In this episode he talks about the intense…

Dec 17, 2019

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

To say Aaron Taylor-Johnson puts 100% into every role is actually a bit of an understatement.

Dec 10, 2019

Emily Beecham

Emily Beecham won the best actress award at this year's Cannes Film Festival for her brilliantly nuanced and tightly focused performance in Jessica Hausner's art house science fiction film "Little Joe." Recently she played The Widow in the AMC series "Into The Badlands," starred in "Daphne," and…

Dec 3, 2019

Stephanie Kurtzuba

Stephanie Kurtzuba plays Irene, wife of Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), in "The Irishman." It's her second film with Martin Scorsese.

Nov 26, 2019

Tracy Letts

Tracy Letts has parallel successful careers as an actor and a playwright.

Nov 19, 2019

Devika Bhise

"The Warrior Queen of Jhansi" is the first Hollywood action film to have a female Indian lead.

Nov 12, 2019

Dorian Missick

I've wanted to sit down with Dorian Missick for some time. The seasoned actor has six dozen credits in television shows like "Southland," "Luke Cage," "Tell Me A Story," and movies spanning from "Two Weeks Notice" to this year's "Brian Banks." In this hour, he passes on pearls of wisdom acquired…

Nov 5, 2019

Alex Wolff

He's only 21, but going by the depth of his work and the eloquent way he talks about it, Alex Wolff feels like a seasoned veteran.

Oct 29, 2019

Jason Clarke

Australian actor Jason Clarke is a rare breed—the character actor leading man.

Oct 22, 2019

Tim Heidecker

I didn't know if Tim Heidecker was going to show up for this interview, or if I was going to get his boorish, abusive, dim alter ego, Tim Heidecker.

Oct 15, 2019

Cassidy Freeman

The wise and talented Cassidy Freeman plays Amber, wife of Danny McBride's character Jesse, on the hilarious new HBO comedy series "The Righteous Gemstones." She talks about the wonderful troupe mentality on that show, what acting in 60+ episodes of "Smallville" did to build her craft early in her…

Oct 8, 2019

Josh Pais

One could easily call Josh Pais a scene-stealer, but that's not accurate.

Oct 1, 2019

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker's work in Elia Kazan's "Baby Doll" and Jack Garfein's "Something Wild" is just as impressive and valuable as any performance delivered by her legendary Actors Studio contemporaries Marlon Brando and James Dean.

Sep 24, 2019

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever's sophisticated comedic instincts were on full display throughout her teens in the sitcom "Last Man Standing." This year she took it to another level, starring with Beanie Feldstein in the hit comedy sensation "Booksmart." And now we get to marvel at another side of her incredible…

Sep 17, 2019

Wyatt Russell

Despite growing up in a Hollywood family, Wyatt Russell didn't seriously consider pursing acting until an injury ended his professional Hockey career.

Sep 10, 2019

Michaela Watkins

A Groundlings and Saturday Night Live alum who has evolved beyond her improvisational prowess, Michaela Watkins continues to surprise us.

Sep 3, 2019

Lee Pace

Lee Pace has one of those dream acting careers where he gets to be painted blue or dons elf ears to play Ronan ("Guardians of the Galaxy") or Thranduil ("The Hobbit" films), sparking the imagination of countless fans around the world, and then he hits the Broadway stage and knocks 'em dead as Joe…

Aug 27, 2019

Jake Lacy

I first took note of Jake Lacy's exquisite comedic delivery in "The Office" and "How to Be Single," and was pleased to see him shine while going deep and dark, like in this year's "Diane," and last year's "I'm Dying Up Here." He even stands out playing opposite heavyweights like Rooney Mara in…

Aug 20, 2019

Greg Kinnear

He started out as a TV host in the 90s, but Greg Kinnear quickly made the transition to leading man thanks to legendary directors like Sydney Pollack and James L.

Aug 13, 2019

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Actor/writer/director Ruben Santiago-Hudson is the kind of artist whose awe-inspiring dedication to the work can almost be overwhelming.

Aug 6, 2019

Damon Herriman

It's rare for one actor to be cast as the same real-life character in two different productions almost simultaneously.

Jul 30, 2019

Kevin Corrigan (Part 2)

Kevin Corrigan will always have a special spot in the Back To One pantheon, not just because he was the very first guest, but because he set the stage for the discussions on the craft of acting that were to come—personal, steeped in the work, confessional at times, often inspirational, always…

Jul 23, 2019

Jesse Eisenberg

While he might be best known for his Oscar nominated performance as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network," Jesse Eisenberg's preternatural ability for making unique characterization choices has won him roles in wildly original films, both indie and studio, such as "The End of the Tour,"…

Jul 16, 2019

Emmy Harrington

I first was introduced to the incredible talents of Emmy Harrington on the set of Caveh Zahedi's "The Show About The Show" where she plays "Slut Machine," and witnessed, first hand, her ability to adapt to all types of run-and-gun shooting environments and unorthodox directing styles and deliver a…

Jul 9, 2019

David Zayas

David Zayas has so many television, film, and theater credits that it's hard to believe he was also a New York City police officer for 15 years.

Jul 2, 2019

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver's "big break" story is unique because she was finally embraced by Hollywood at age 63, landing an Oscar nomination for her incredible performance in the Australian film "Animal Kingdom," after being a staple in the Australian theater and film world for 30 years.

Jun 25, 2019

Michael Kelly

Through six seasons on "House of Cards" and multiple Emmy nominations, Michael Kelly has brilliantly embodied the character of Doug Stamper, navigating him through the highs and lows of loyalty, devotion, and dark-heartedness, culminating with a new layer of antagonism in the final season.

Jun 11, 2019

Christopher Abbott

In this first Back To One live podcast event from the Made In NY Media Center, Christopher Abbott tells us some hilarious stories about his naive beginnings as a pavement-pounding young actor in New York, then he takes us into the nuts and bolts of the craft he's developed both on the stage and in…

Jun 4, 2019

Lindsay Burdge

Lindsay Burdge is one of the bravest and best actors working in indie film this decade.

May 28, 2019

Lance Reddick

He's got "authority" down. But the great actor Lance Reddick can do it all.

May 21, 2019

Asia Kate Dillon

Asia Kate Dillon is a true trailblazer. They* are the first non-binary (gender non-conforming) actor to play a non-binary character on a television show (Taylor on Showtime's "Billions").

May 14, 2019

Paul Calderon

Paul Calderon is New York acting royalty. A list of his collaborators and co-stars, in numerous plays, films and television, reads like a who's who of legends: Pacino, De Niro, Scorsese, Lumet, Burstyn, Tarantino, to name a few.

May 7, 2019

Dominic West

Dominic West is best known for playing Jimmy McNulty on "The Wire," Noah Solloway on "The Affair," and gay activist Jonathan Blake in the film "Pride." Now he's taken on the classic role of Jean Valjean in the new 6-episode BBC version of "Les Misèrables," currently on PBS.

Apr 30, 2019

Lake Bell

She's wonderful in comedies like "Man Up" and dramas like "No Escape," but Lake Bell shines brightest in material she writes and directs herself, like her indie hit "In A World." Now the mega-talented multi-hyphenate has joined forces with Liz Meriwether ("New Girl") on the ABC sit-com "Bless This…

Apr 23, 2019

Mike Leigh

For one year now on this podcast, I have talked to dozens and dozens of actors about their approach to the craft of acting.

Apr 16, 2019

Michael K. Williams

He brought to life one of the most iconic TV characters this century, Omar little on the acclaimed series "The Wire." Then Michael K Williams went on to work with some of the great directors of our day (Steve McQueen, Paul Thomas Anderson, Ava DuVernay, Todd Solondz) and turned in powerful work in…

Apr 9, 2019

Caitlin FitzGerald

I first took note of Caitlin FitzGerald in one of the great showcases of incredible acting in recent indie film—Sophia Takal's "Always Shine." You might know her from "Masters of Sex" where she played Libby Masters, or the third season of the cult hit series "Unreal." Her latest film, just released…

Apr 2, 2019

Lorraine Toussaint

She's perhaps best known for playing one of modern television's baddest villains, "Vee" on "Orange Is The New Black." Now with NBC's "The Village" premiering last week, and both "Fast Color" and the new season of "Into The Badlands" premiering this week, plus Julie Taymor's "The Glorias" wrapping…

Mar 26, 2019

Michael Mando

Michael Mando is best known for his captivating portrayal of Nacho Varga on the hit AMC series "Better Call Saul." You might also know him from "Orphan Black," "Spider-man: Homecoming," or "Far Cry 3." In his latest film, "The Hummingbird Project," he plays the chief engineer of a massive high…

Mar 19, 2019

Thomas Sadoski

I've wanted to sit down with Thomas Sadoski since the inception of Back To One.

Mar 12, 2019

Chiwetel Ejiofor

His portrayal of Lola, the drag queen in "Kinky Boots," put Chiwetel Ejiofor on the map, then his astonishing performance in "12 Years A Slave" made him a household name.

Mar 5, 2019

Shea Whigham

Shea Whigham could easily be in the running for the hardest working actor in show business.

Feb 26, 2019

Ariel Kavoussi

I first took note of Ariel Kavoussi's singular comedic talent in Onur Tukel's "Applesauce" and then "Catfight," where she hilariously played Ann Heche's assistant and stole every scene she was in.

Feb 19, 2019

Josh Hamilton

If I ever need to cry on cue, I can just picture the expression on Josh Hamilton's face, in "Eighth Grade," when Elsie Fisher hugs him.

Feb 12, 2019

Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen is perhaps best known for playing villains in "Casino Royale," "Doctor Strange," and the television series "Hannibal," but he's also been called the "face of the resurgent Danish cinema," culminating with his Best Actor win at Cannes for his work in Thomas Vinterberg's "The Hunt." In…

Feb 5, 2019

Noomi Rapace

Noomi Rapace became an international sensation playing Lisbeth Salander in the original, Swedish version of "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" and its sequels.

Jan 29, 2019

Imogen Poots

If you didn't know Imogen Poots was British, it is understandable.

Jan 22, 2019

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke's "staying power" is grounded in hard work. He survived being the poster child of Generation X ("Reality Bites"), and thrived as Richard Linklater's go-to actor ("The Before Trilogy," "Boyhood") and always returns to the true home of the actor--the theater (he's currently starring in…

Jan 15, 2019

Aidan Gillen

He's perhaps best known for his portrayal of Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish on "Game of Thrones" but I first took note of the uniquely talented Aidan Gillen as Mayor Carcetti on "The Wire." The Dublin native's most recent role was the manager of Queen in "Bohemian Rhapsody." Now he stars in the…

Jan 8, 2019

Joanna Kulig

Joanna Kulig's performance in "Cold War" is so astonishingly captivating and commanding and downright brilliant, that it feels like a classic performance delivered by an immortal screen goddess from the golden age of film.

Dec 25, 2018

Karen Gillan

Starting with her big break on "Dr. Who," and continuing with the "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers" films, Karen Gillan has grown accustomed to fervent fandom surrounding her acting work.

Dec 18, 2018

Alessandro Nivola

We're catching Alessandro Nivola at a very interesting moment in his career.

Dec 11, 2018

Jason Mantzoukas

Jason Manzoukos has made a living "bringing the funny" in tv shows like "The League," "Parks and Recreation," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "The Good Place," and movies such as "The House," and "The Dictator." Now he stars in Hannah Fidell's "The Long Dumb Road" with Tony Revolori ("The Grand Budapest…

Dec 6, 2018

James Ransone

James Ransone doesn't like to talk about himself. He also doesn't like to talk about acting.

Dec 4, 2018

Eric Lange

You recognize Eric Lange. He's been a working actor for 20+ years, with extensive theater work and a long list of television and film credits ("Narcos," "Lost," "Weeds," "The Bridge," to name a few recent ones).

Nov 29, 2018

Simone Missick

Simone Missick is best known for playing Misty Knight in the Netflix/Marvel series "Luke Cage" (as well in "The Defenders" and "Iron Fist").

Nov 27, 2018

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo has acquired a lot of acting wisdom. On this episode, she graciously shares some.

Nov 22, 2018

Willem Dafoe

With over one hundred films in his legendary career filled with versatile, bold, and iconic performances, Willem Dafoe is one of the most respected actors of our time.

Nov 20, 2018

Chloë Grace Moretz

From her breakthrough in "Kick-Ass" through great roles in "Let Me In," "Hugo," and "Carrie," Chloë Grace Moretz has become one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood.

Nov 13, 2018

Ben Foster

With riveting performances in films such as "Hell or High Water," "The Messenger" and "3:10 to Yuma," Ben Foster established himself as an intensely serious actor who goes all-in for a role.

Nov 6, 2018

Elsie Fisher and Bo Burnham

Elsie Fisher was not just some 13-year-old Bo Burnham plucked from Middle America to star in his debut feature "Eighth Grade." She has been a working child actor in Hollywood since infancy.

Oct 30, 2018

Jim Cummings

Jim Cummings' performance in the Sundance winning, one-shot short film "Thunder Road" was the talk of the indie film world in 2016.

Oct 23, 2018

Kayli Carter

It's difficult, right now, to find the words "Kayli Carter" without the word "breakthrough" nearby.

Oct 16, 2018

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn has joked about her plethora of "best friend or randy crazy lady" roles in comedies like "How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days," "Anchorman" and "Step Brothers." But recent projects by Jill Soloway ("Afternoon Delight" and "I Love Dick") and Tamara Jenkins (the new Netflix film "Private…

Oct 9, 2018

Nicolette Robinson

When Nicolette Robinson made her Broadway debut in September, taking over the lead role of Jenna in "Waitress," she was not just fond of Sara Bareilles' hit musical, she had been listening to the cast album cathartically as she went through emotional ups and downs in her own life.

Oct 2, 2018

Taran Killam

The hilarious Taran Killam lets us peek under the hood of his comedic craft in this half hour.

Sep 25, 2018

Linus Roache

Linus Roache has played upstanding characters on "Law and Order" and "Homeland" but he had to plumb the depths and reach the epicenter of narcissism to play Jeremiah Sand in "Mandy," and it's a frightening joy to behold.

Sep 18, 2018

Ashlie Atkinson

Ashlie Atkinson is getting kudos for playing Connie Kendrickson, the motherly yet evil KKK wife, in Spike Lee's "Blackkklansman." We talk about the unique prep work that went into inhabiting her and the tools she used to stay present inside such a sick character.

Sep 4, 2018

John Cho

John Cho is perhaps best known for playing Sulu in the "Star Trek" reboots and Harold in the "Harold and Kumar" films.

Aug 28, 2018

Raúl Castillo

His portrayal of "Richie" on the HBO series "Looking" brought Raúl Castillo some serious recognition and started moving him into bigger and better parts.

Aug 21, 2018

John Gallagher Jr.

His performances in "Spring Awakening" and "American Idiot" are probably what John Gallagher Jr.

Aug 14, 2018

Topher Grace

Seven seasons on the sitcom "That 70's Show" led Topher Grace to roles in Steven Soderbergh's "Traffic," "In Good Company," a not entirely successful turn as "Venom" in "Spider Man 3," and lighter projects like "Win A Date With Tad Hamilton," and "Valentine's Day." He then decided to change the…

Aug 7, 2018

Ann Dowd

The "stay positive and keep it simple" approach Ann Dowd has toward her work is truly inspiring.

Jul 31, 2018

Grace Rex

Grace Rex has been a series regular on the British sitcom "High and Dry," a recurring guest star on "The Good Wife," and had roles in "Master of None", "Mindhunter" and "Boardwalk Empire," among many other TV shows and films.

Jul 24, 2018

Theodore Bouloukos

We really get to know the brilliant actor Theodore Bouloukos in this hour.

Jul 19, 2018

John Christopher Jones

John Christopher Jones is a veteran "actor's actor" with many Broadway shows including Simon Gray's "Otherwise Engaged" (directed by Harold Pinter), "Hurlyburly" (directed by Mike Nichols), "The Iceman Cometh" (with Jason Robards), and Shaw's "Heartbreak House." He is the subject of a documentary…

Jul 10, 2018

Keith Poulson

There is, perhaps, no actor at the moment more synonymous with New York indie filmmaking than Keith Poulson.

Jul 3, 2018

Zoey Deutch

Not every ingénue is deserving of the attention Zoey Deutch is about to get.

Jun 26, 2018

Glen Powell

Glen Powell gives me hope for the future of the movie industry.

Jun 19, 2018

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson has a lot of wisdom to share. Her work as an actor spans three decades with hit films like the "Back To The Future" trilogy and "Some Kind of Wonderful" to successful television shows like "Caroline in the City" and "Switched at Birth." She recently started a second chapter as a…

Jun 12, 2018

J. Smith-Cameron

The brilliant J. Smith-Cameron blew us away in "Margaret" (written and directed by her husband, Kenneth Lonergan) and in the acclaimed series "Rectify." Currently she's starring in the new play "Peace For Mary Frances" (with Lois Smith), and the praiseworthy film "Nancy" (written and directed by…

Jun 5, 2018

Sami Gayle

Sami Gayle has played Nicky Reagan on the hit CBS drama "Blue Bloods" for eight seasons, performed on Broadway a few times, acted opposite Adrien Brody in her first film, and she's only 22.

May 29, 2018

Lee Grant

I finished Lee Grant's incredible autobiography "I Said Yes To Everything" right before sitting down with her and that was a huge mistake, only because it was frustrating to have such a limited time with the legendary actress after reading her extraordinary story.

May 22, 2018

Harry Lennix

At the moment, Harry Lennix is perhaps best known for his portrayal of FBI agent Harold Cooper on NBC's "The Blacklist." The breadth and depth of his work on the stage and screen go well beyond that hit show, however, with film roles spanning from Robert Townsend's "The Five Heartbeats" and Julie…

May 15, 2018

Sheila Vand

In this hour, Sheila Vand gifts us with a glimpse into the inner life of an incredibly talented young actor on the verge of harnessing her art and reaching new heights.

May 8, 2018

Joshua Leonard

Joshua Leonard first came onto the scene with the lo-fi sensation The Blair Witch Project, then went on to receive rave reviews for his performance in Lynn Shelton's Independent Spirit Award-winning Humpday.

May 1, 2018

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer is perhaps best known for her role as MacKenzie McHale in Aaron Sorkin's beloved HBO series "The Newsroom." Some of her other memorable performances are in Woody Allen's "March Point," Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island" and "Hugo" and as Phoebe, Jack Donaghy's love interest, on the…

Apr 24, 2018

Kevin Corrigan

We could not have a more perfect guest for the first episode of a podcast about "the work" of acting if we build one.

Apr 17, 2018