I Was There Too

Phenomenal actress and improviser Deborah Theaker joins Matt this week to talk about her roles in a trilogy of Christopher Guest films. Deborah tells us about how George Lucas helped her get her green card, how bombing with the Kids in The Hall made her fearless onstage, making herself essential in Waiting For Guffman, and the real tears she shed in A Mighty Wind. Plus, Matt finally answers listener mail during I Was There Q&A! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Jakub began her acting career as a child in Canada and decided to retire from acting at the age of 22. Lisa joins Matt to talk about her many roles as a child actor including her role as Lydia Hillard in 1993s Mrs. Doubtfire. Lisa tells us about her experience improvising intimately with Robin Williams, her book You Look Like That Girl which chronicles her life as a child actress, and the one time she was almost kidnapped. Plus, Matt shares more children's cartoons that were based off R-rated movies in the debut of I Was R Too.RAMBO AND THE FORCES OF FREEDOMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eliQEStzhu4TOXIC CRUSADERShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf2_g52p__YTEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOXS6f77SekROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-97DMohl6oPOLICE ACADEMY, THE SERIEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOE0F4i7GK8OPERATION: ALIENShttp://alienanthology.wikia.com/wiki/Operation:_AliensBONUS: XENOMORPH COMMERCIALhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y

Oh man, I shot Marvin in the face. These are the words John Travolta says after obliterating the face of this weeks guest, Phil LaMarr. Phil joins Matt to finally lay all the myths of Pulp Fiction to rest. Was Marvin originally supposed to survive? And whats Marvins real deal, anyway? And whats in the damned briefcase? Phil answers all of these questions as well as tells us about the real fear he felt in his scene with Samuel L. Jackson, the approach he takes when working on an impression, and his first job on the Mr. T cartoon while still attending high school. Plus, Matt shares which actors were in consideration to be in Pulp Fiction in the return of I Wasnt There Too! Check out the Rambo Cartoon Matt mentions in this ep here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eliQEStzhu4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As if! Wiggin Zup! Its been 20 years since Clueless hit theaters and changed the English language. This week actor, dancer, and martial artist Nicole Bilderback joins Matt to talk about her character Summer stealing a lit snowman, the story behind the Credit card Suck and Blow game, and the insane wardrobe budget for her character alone. Then, Nicole tells us about how the Mickey cheer/dance she prepared for her final Bring It On audition made its way into the film credits, her philanthropic organization, the New Hollywood, and being the unwitting poster girl for an IMDB lawsuit. Plus, Matt shares an example of how the vernacular of Clueless fits so seamlessly into any kind of dialogue during I Was There Clue-Less. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special episode of I Was There Too, Matt shares a compilation of some of the best stories from the last years guests. From the ups and downs of improvised lines with Paul F. Tompkins in There Will Be Blood, to whether Jenette Goldstein from Aliens thought her role was an immigrant alien or an extra-terrestrial alien, to tales of the infamous Schwabs Pharmacy with Matts grandmother Eleanor. Its worth revisiting if youre a regular listener and a perfect starting place for all the newbies. Plus, movie buffs Jeremy Smith, Devin Faraci, and Amy Nicholson put their film knowledge to the test in a game that incorporates the curious endings to the shows theme song, in the debut of I Quiz There Too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Mears portrayed one of the most famous slashers of all time, Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. Derek joins Matt to talk about his action hero/cartoon character approach to the character, identifying with the young Tommy in Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter, and why the original ending of the film didnt test well with audiences. Derek also tells us about encountering a curious Harrison Ford while on the set of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, how he became a Classic Predator in Predators, and his experimental live improv action show The Resistance. Plus, Matt investigates which fictional character from cinema has killed the most people in a new segment called I Was Scared Too. The Resistance is a completely improvised action movie performed live on stage every Sunday night at 9pm at The Comedy Sportz Theater in Los Angeles. Go to https://www.facebook.com/resistancecmdy for more info!http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/31/jason-voorhees-kill-counter_n_2048

Welcome to Deadwood! Paula Malcomson joins Matt this week to talk about the evolving, unwritten arc of her character Trixie, her favorite phrase of curse, and the tenuous future life of the show. Then, Sarah Lund tells the story of how she went from a background actor to having a bathtub fitting for her big scene. It's a tale of two whores. One, a series regular and tough as nails. The other a featured background player and fancy as a June bride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experience turtle power and celebrate the first and best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film with Raphael himself, actor Josh Pais. Josh talks about going from a kid who would get mugged all the time to a martial arts trained bad ass in East Village, New York City, becoming acclimated to the turtle suit, and fully committing to the emotional moment when Splinter is kidnapped. Josh also tells us about his training institution called Committed Impulse, playing Juniors lawyer in the Sopranos, and the upcoming biopic I Saw the Light. Plus, Matt shares an exclusive never before released Star Wars scene starring Margaux the Fat Guy as Padmé Naberrie in another edition of I Was There Mew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You cant handle truth. That actor Joshua Malina speaks this week as he joins Matt to chat about his role as Tom in A Few Good Men. Joshua talks about being in the original Broadway production of the same name before appearing in the film, saving Aaron Sorkins life, Clint Eastwood defending his manhood on the set of In the Line of Fire, and pranking his West Wing and Scandal castmates. Plus, Matt pits Bad News Bears against Dr. Strangelove in a battle for the best character names during I Was There Who?MALINA AND THE CAST OF THE WEST WING ON ELLEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5qgjAZIxYcMALINA ON KIMMEL: http://abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/news/editors-picks/20141113-josh-malina-pranks-kerry-washington-and-the-cast-of-scandal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wonderful actor and musician Adam Busch joins Matt to chat about how he went full method for his role as Manolo in Léon: The Professional. Adam talks about getting a full character background for Manolo directly from director Luc Besson, the charged sexual atmosphere on the set, Danny Aiello holding court on Ninth Avenue, and the alternate endings to the film which may or may not have included a musical number. Finally, Matt closes the show with a little taste of Eric Serra’s “The Experience of Love” which leads to an important exploration of the controversy behind some of the music of the James Bond franchise.NATALIE PORTMAN’S AUDITION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhRW8J3gTuoGARY OLDMAN ACTING PILLS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74BzSTQCl_cGARY OLDMAN ‘BRING ME EVERYONE!’: https://youtu.be/d7G9qi9MYhc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Magnifique! Diane Franklin, the princess of 80s movies, joins Matt to chat about her role as the French foreign exchange student Monique Junet in Better Off Dead. Diane talks about her character being an ace baseball pitcher, expert skier, and overall bad-ass, why you should have to be able to act without words, the controversy surrounding John Cusack being upset after watching Better Off Dead for the first time, and more. Diane also tells us about her cut prom scene in Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure, her book Diane Franklin: The Excellent Adventures of the Last American, French-Exchange Babe of the 80s, and her idea for a Babes of the 80s party. Plus, Matt has a special assignment for all of you Siri users in a new segment called I am Always There Too!Todays sponsor is Casper Mattresses - obsessively engineered American-made mattresses at a shockingly fair price. And now, you can get $50 toward any mattress purchase by going to casper.com/iwtt and using code iwtt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

Bing! Actor extraordinaire Stephen Tobolowsky joins Matt to chat about his role as Ned Ryerson, the insurance salesman who pesters Bill Murray each and every morning in Groundhog Day. Stephen talks about shooting his famous scene in every weather condition imaginable, improvising with Bill Murray, Harold Ramis as a personal hero, and much more. Stephen also tells us about his experience on Deadwood, working with a spiritually-transformed Steven Seagal, and the worst squibbing of his life. Plus, Matt interviews a very special lady in his life in a new segment called I Was There Mew.This episode is sponsored by Draftkings.Hurry to Draft Kings.com NOW and use promo code DRAFT5 to play for free in the hundred thousand dollar fantasy baseball contest on Opening Day! First place takes home ten thousand dollars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and comedian D.C. Pierson joins Matt to chat about his role as Aaron, the Apple store employee who helps and potentially hinders Captain America and Black Widow on their rogue quest for information in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Their conversation on D.C.s 26 second scene of screen time covers the surprisingly good feeling you get on a trip to the Apple store, comics, their specific feelings on the Target stores in their neighborhood, and more. Plus, Matt shares a teaser from Paul F. Tompkins exciting new podcast Spontaneanation which is available now on Earwolf.This episode is sponsored by Draftkings.Hurry to Draft Kings.com NOW and use promo code DRAFT5 to play for free in the hundred thousand dollar fantasy baseball contest on Opening Day! First place takes home ten thousand dollars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jenette Goldstein joins Matt to chat about her portrayal as bad-ass Pvt. Vasquez in Aliens, John Connors 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.This episode is sponsored by:Hullo. Go to hullopillow.com/IWTT and order today. You can save $5, $10, or $20 on each additional pillow you purchase depending on size!Harry's. Go to Harrys.com now and Harrys will give you $5 off if you type in IWTT at checkout with your first purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things get spooky this week as Eileen Dietz, the face of the demon Pazuzu aka Captain Howdy joins Matt to chat about being in the most famous horror movie of all time, The Exorcist. Eileen tells us the differences between the roles of Pazuzu & Captain Howdy, channeling wild animals for her improvised audition, her process with all the prosthetics, particularly with the puking apparatus, and her book Exorcising My Demons. Plus, Matt talks about the actors, directors, and composers who were considered to be a part of the film in a Variety Pack edition of I Wasnt There Too. Enjoy hearing what it was like to puke pea green soup on a sub arctic set with a director slapping people and firing guns into the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare to be transported back to World War II as Paul Rust talks to Matt about his role as Private First Class Andy Kagan in Quentin Tarantinos Inglourious Basterds. Paul tells us about nerding out over movies with Tarantino the first time they met, having to take a 101 course in scalping, and a special gift he received from Brad Pitt. Plus, Matt goes through the names of other actors who were in talks to appear in the film in another edition of I Wasnt There Too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get yourself a good meatball hero sandwich or a bowl of pasta as you listen to Johnny Williams talk to Matt about his role as Johnny Roastbeef in Martin Scorseses Goodfellas. Well hear about the origin of the name Johnny Roastbeef, Johnnys early beginnings of owning a deli in East Harlem, meeting Scorsese & De Niro, busting balls with Joe Pesci, and his death scene which leads off one of the greatest montages in film history. Plus, Matt shares some actual fun facts about the real characters and events in Goodfellas during I Was Really There Too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pop quiz, hotshot. What has a bus, a bomb, and five fascinating interview subjects? The I Was There Too Speed Super-sode. Simone Gad, David Kriegel, Carmen Williams, Hawthorne James, and Carlos Carrasco join Matt to talk about their fateful ride on bus 2525 from the 1994 action classic. Take your seat and tilt dat booty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 2015 everyone! Doug Benson is known as a lover of movies and he joined Matt this week to discuss how his love of movies lead him to be an orange dancer in the Disney multidimensional attraction Captain EO. Doug tells us about his time working as a PA for Michael Jackson, watching MJ do his signature moonwalk on the set, how Dougs views on MJ which he shared on Doug Loves Movies where badly timed, and being squibbed in Return of the Living Dead II. Plus, Matt welcomes his grandmother Eleanor Gourley to talk about falling in love with Cesar Romero and much more when she lived near the infamous Schwabs Pharmacy and Garden of Allah Hotel in a segment called I Was There Circa 1942. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gather round the ol fireplace this Christmas Eve and listen to actor Peter Berkrot as he joins Matt virtually from Gloucester, Massachusetts this week to discuss his role as Angie DAnnunzio in Caddyshack. Peter tells us about how Tom Hulce got him the audition for the movie, how the infamous Bill Murray pitchfork Dalai Lama scene took 7 hours to shoot, and how through luck & editing, his role became a much larger one. Plus, Matt introduces a new segment called The King and I Was There Too, where he is joined by his old chum/Whose Line Is It Anyway regular Jeff B. Davis to talk about playing Louis in the King and I on tour & on Broadway. Check out a young Jeff Davis in a Madballs commercial and on Highway to Heaven below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvfYcZ8GAVM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOgthVkU8JY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.