I Was There Too

Accomplished actor Clancy Brown joins Matt to talk about his role as the tough as nails prison guard Captain Hadley in the 1994 Frank Darabont film The Shawshank Redemption. They chat about how Clancys difficulty saying some of his character's colorful dialogue in the audition eventually got him the gig, why he turned down offers to work with correctional officers to help him with his role, and really hanging Tim Robbins over the ledge of a rooftop. Plus, we'll hear stories from the set of LOST, Sean Connery offering Clancy wisdom while filming Highlander, and Shakespeare being quoted on the set of Dukes of Hazzard.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon and Adam and Eve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no secret that Matt is a huge James Bond fan. He hosts the James Bonding podcast along with fellow 007 fanatic Matt Mira and is very excited to dig into one of the most classic Bond films of all time, 1964's Goldfinger. Matt is joined by Linda Gidley for a discussion on what lead a young woman not even old enough to drive at the time to become one of Pussy Galore's Flying Circus Pilots in Goldfinger. Plus, Matt takes us through the 007's that never were in the return of the classic segment "I Wasn't There Too."This episode is sponsored by the Found podcast and Adam and Eve.JAMES BROLIN 007 SCREEN TEST:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxjyZ3lb8dcSAM NEILL 007 SCREEN TEST:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfGz-_iI23g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Donnelly aka "Brush-a Brush-a Brush-a" Jan the Pink Lady is back to talk more about the 1978 musical Grease. We'll hear if Jan was a snacker onstage as much as she was in the film, what would be the future of all the Grease characters, and possible inspiration for the end of the film. Plus, Jamie shares stories of stagnant LA river water, Seabreeze shammies, and Johnny Depp finger kisses.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron, Casper Mattresses, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt gathered some of the best anecdotes told on I Was There Too about experiences on the set of Aliens, The Big Lebowski, Poltergeist, and many more. You'll hear from Paul F. Tompkins, Aimee Mann, Gilbert Gottfried, Lisa Jakub, Phil LaMarr and more on topics ranging from food, flesh, and pancakes to making & breaking comedy. It's a perfect way to jump into the podcast for new listeners and a grand collection of great stories for regular listeners to revisit.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, Blue Apron, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of America's best and most versatile actresses Piper Laurie joins Matt to talk about initially approaching the role of Carrie's mother in Brian De Palma's Carrie as a comedy, her experience working alongside Paul Newman and George C. Scott in the 1961 film The Hustler, and many other gems from her fantastic autobiography 'Learning to Live Out Loud: A Memoir.' Plus, Amanda Lund joins Matt to share a special talent that will enhance your listening enjoyment of certain songs in the return of I Was There Tune.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Blue Apron, and Casper Mattresses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Donnelly and Barry Pearl portrayed Pink Lady Jan and T-Bird Doody respectively from the 1978 musical Grease but did you know that they've been performing Grease in the theatrical production prior to the film? Jamie and Barry join Matt this week to talk about auditioning for their film roles, the fly by during "Beauty School Dropout," the intense heat as they shot the gymnasium scene, restoring the laughs from the theatrical production, and much more.This sponsored by Mack Weldon and Squarespace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prolific actor Peter Jason has a million stories about John Carpenter's cult classic They Live, Deadwood, and so much more. He joins Matt to talk about what it was like for his character Gilbert the Resistance Leader to get squibbed, the levels of Godhood in David Milch's John from Cincinnati, and Con Stapleton's submarine monologue from Deadwood. Plus, we hear how Peter got "t-boned" by Orson Welles. Check out the art on Earwolf.com by Andy Taylor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presented by the Alamo Drafthouse and recorded live from The Ace Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, Matt hosts a special Alien Day Q&A with Aliens stars Ricco Ross (Private Frost), Jenette Goldstein (Private Vasquez), and Carrie Henn (Newt). Plus, in honor of the great H.R. Giger, Matt shares a sketch from Superego where H.R. Giger takes his very suburban family through a fast food establishment drive-thru.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Squarespace, and Harold Ramis Film School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Kurt Leitner played Lester, one of the students in the classroom of Dead Poet's Society, a film that was highly influential for Matt. Kurt tells us about going from being a body double on set to becoming one of the supporting poets, organically coming up with the name Lester for his character as well as the character name of Spaz, his chicken walk making it into the trailer, and why his character didn't stand on a desk in support of Mr. Keating. Plus, we hear about the truly once in a lifetime experience of being directed  in a playground atmosphere by Peter Weir and improvising with Robin Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshua Burge is one of the nicest human beings on this Earth. He joins Matt this week to talk about his role as Stubby Bill in The Revenant. Joshua tells us about auditioning for Alejandro Iñárritu  learning how to shoot flintlocks, throw axes, and ride horses through survival bootcamp, the origin of the name Stubby Bill, and having a call and response with Tom Hardy's character on set. Plus, in honor of the infamous CGI bear in The Revenant, Matt counts down his Top 3 Emotive Acting Moments Done with Computer Graphics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded Live aboard the JoCo Cruise, Matt welcomes singer-songwriter Aimee Mann to talk about her role as Nihilist Woman, Franz's Girlfriend in The Big Lebowski. Aimee tells us about having to create dialogue in German, what it was like working with the Coen brothers, and whether or not her character gave her toe away willingly. Then, Paul F. Tompkins returns to talk about playing customer service operator Chad in Magnolia. Paul describes his three intense days of shooting the scene which included singing Sade songs with Mary Lynn Rajskub, embarrassing himself at the table read as he sat right next to Tom Cruise, and realizing his only his voice would make the final cut. Plus, Matt and Paul share how the power of the internet lead to them being friends and collaborators as they answer audience questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gilbert Gottfried is the most wonderful tornado you can ever imagine. He joins Matt this week to talk about his role as Iago the parrot in Disney's Aladdin. Gilbert tells us about the audition process, having to re-record dialogue for the animated series that was deemed too dirty by a viewer, and the remarkable story of how a family reached their autistic son through a puppet of the parrot. Plus, Matt's Superego pals Mark McConville and Jeremy Carter talk about playing parts in Aladdin in a totally different context during I Was Par-rot Too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final chapter in the Spielberg Saga is here as Sean Frye joins Matt to talk about playing Steve, Elliot's older brother's friend in E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. Sean shares some great insight on all of the scenes from the film as well as what it was like working with Henry Thomas, E.T. himself, and going over to Harrison Ford's house. Plus, Matt gets a little crabby as he counts down his Top 10 List of Things That Happen in Movies That Never Happen in Real Life.HENRY THOMAS AUDITIONS FOR E.T.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA5giyG8E7gSONG FOR YOU FAR AWAY BY JAMES TAYLORhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8YlrmBFn8sSOMEONE IN THE DARK BY MICHAEL JACKSONhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GYsRC-7_S0TURN ON YOUR HEART LIGHT BY NEIL DIAMONDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0TfR9mgOiU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Two of the Three Part Spielberg-Aganza-Palooza continues with a discussion of 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. Martin Casella once again joins Matt to talk about his experience as Steven Spielberg's assistant on the film. Martin provides some wonderful insight on what went on behind the scenes including the origin of Marion's famous dress, Spielberg's must-see-TV habits, and what lead to the inception of E.T. Plus, Matt's companion from the Superego podcast, Jeremy Carter, joins him to talk about the iconic Indiana Jones jacket and his own personal quest to find the perfect fit in a new segment called 'I Was Wear Too.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of I Was There Too with Matt Gourley begins with a discussion of 1982's Poltergeist, the 1st film in the IWTT Steven Spielberg Extravaganza! Martin Casella joins Matt to talk about his role as Dr. Marty Casey, the man who literally rips his own face off, scenes that didn't make the final cut of the film, and his relationship with Steven Spielberg and what led to Spielberg himself being the hands that ultimately rip his own face off. Plus, Matt celebrates the life of his wonderful grandmother Eleanor Gourley in a segment called I Was There Circa 1942. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the vaults of I Was There Too, Matt brings out a classic episode with Jenette Goldstein of Aliens, T2, and Titanic. This week Jenette Goldstein joins Matt to chat about her portrayal as bad-ass Pvt. Vasquez in Aliens, John Connor’s foster mother in Terminator 2, and Irish Mommy in Titanic. Jenette tells us how she fell into the body building sub-culture in East London prior to being cast as Pvt. Vasquez, what it was like shooting in the huge vat of baby oil for the T-1000 in the lava bath scene, and using her own experience as a mother while putting her children to bed for the last time in Titanic. Plus, we finally lay some deep film score time signature controversy to rest as James Bladon returns in another edition of I Was There Tune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate the one year anniversary of I Was There Too featuring Dwier Brown, aka Kevin Costner's dad, John Kinsella in 1989's Field of Dreams. Dwier tells us about how he prepared emotionally for his heartfelt father/son scene not long after his father had passed away, his book about the film entitled "If You Build It," Ray Liotta making his lucky Hawaiian shirt even more lucky on set, and much more. Plus, Matt's Superego buddy Mark McConville guides him through his first viewing of Field of Dreams in the debut of I Was There New. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress P.J. Soles joins Matt this week to talk about her role as Lynda van der Klok in the 1978 John Carpenter classic Halloween. P.J. talks about why the way she said "totally" secured her role in the film, what it's like to shoot a sex & death scene all at once, and her thoughts on her legendary death scene being recreated at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. P.J. also tells us her experience working with Bill Murray on Stripes, how she had to wrestle Rod Stewart for the jacket she would use for Rock 'n' Roll High School, and working alongside a very friendly Harrison Ford on the made for TV film The Possessed. Plus, filmmaker Jay Cheel of The Film Junk Podcast helps Matt face his Halloween fears on location during I Was Literally There Too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accomplished film and theatre actor Ray Baker joins Matt this week to talk about his many film/TV roles including helping Arnold Schwarzenegger go on his mind journey in Total Recall. Ray tells us about surviving Schwarzenegger's choke hold, playing a bad guy in a 21 Jump Street/Booker crossover episode, and working with Meryl Streep in Silkwood. Finally, James 'Jimmy Blades' Bladon joins Matt in another exciting installment of I Was There Tune to discuss the unveiling of their new theme song project called Stay Tuned vol. 1. A project that might even involve you! For more info on STAY TUNED vol. 1, visit this link: http://mattgourley.tumblr.com/tagged/stay-tuned-vol.-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a very special episode-long segment of I Wasnt There Too, actor, writer, and Wolfpops own Paul Scheer joins Matt to talk about his experience on the set of Meet Dave. Paul goes deep into how his role of Lieutenant Buttocks got re-cast during shooting, being fooled by Eddie Murphy doubles, and the wonderful rapport the real Eddie Murphy had with everyone on set. Plus, Paul tells us about one of his very first auditions for the Tom Cruise film Vanilla Sky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.