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Join McAuley Tucker as he delves into the captivating journeys of many exceptional guests who have made a name for themselves in the glittering world of Hollywood and beyond. The show serves one purpose: to educate and inform people.

  1. The Audition My Mom Made Me Do That Put Me Next to Hugh Jackman┃Hudson Hensley Interview

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    The Audition My Mom Made Me Do That Put Me Next to Hugh Jackman┃Hudson Hensley Interview

    Find out why Hudson Hensley had decided to quit acting right before the audition that landed him in a trailer next to Hugh Jackman, and what Samuel L. Jackson said to him that left nothing but air coming out of his mouth. Hudson Hensley is a young actor who stars alongside Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the film Song Sung Blue, a performer who endured 5 years of rejection and nearly walked away from the industry entirely before landing his breakout role. Hudson opens up about the night his dad secretly let him watch Mission: Impossible at age 5, the moment that sparked a dream to "make people feel" the way Tom Cruise made him feel. He gets remarkably honest about 3 years without a single callback in Nashville and the crushing "nobody wants me" headspace that nearly ended his career before it started, before walking us through the coaching breakthrough that taught him to stop reciting lines and start actually listening and responding. The conversation builds to the surreal contrast of filming Song Sung Blue in New Jersey with Hugh Jackman, then returning home to walk dogs and a speechless encounter with Samuel L. Jackson that he still can't quite believe. An essential watch for any young creative who's ever been one rejection away from giving up on something they love.

    19 min
  2. Russell Crowe, George Miller, and I All Went to the Same High School┃Daniel MacPherson Interview

    APR 3

    Russell Crowe, George Miller, and I All Went to the Same High School┃Daniel MacPherson Interview

    Find out what Daniel MacPherson discovered watching his own closeup next to Russell Crowe's on a monitor between takes on Pokerface and why he says becoming a father at 40, 23 years into his career, gave his acting "steroids." Daniel McFersonson is the Australian actor starring in Beast alongside Russell Crowe, his 3rd film with the Oscar winner, a performer who shares an unlikely connection with both Crowe and Mad Max director George Miller through their shared alma mater, Sydney Boys High. Daniel walks us through the full arc of his collaboration with Russell Crowe, from a supporting role on Pokerface to going "toe-to-toe" in the cage on Beast, and recounts the lunch-break moment when watching their two close-ups side by side gave him his most formative lesson in cinematic stillness. He opens up about fatherhood arriving at 40, deep into a 23-year career, and how it made a role like Beast's father-son story possible in a way it simply wasn't before his son Austin was born. Daniel also gets candid about the physical reality of the film, co-starring opposite Bren Foster, a multiple world champion martial artist, revealing that Beast is the only production where his real injuries had to be concealed so the makeup team could apply fake ones. An essential watch for any actor, filmmaker, or fan trying to understand what separates a great performance from a truly lived one. Consider watching Beast in theatres April 10th.

    9 min
  3. The Puerto Rican Actor Who Keeps Getting Called Back (Working On Undercard)┃Berto Colon Interview

    FEB 26

    The Puerto Rican Actor Who Keeps Getting Called Back (Working On Undercard)┃Berto Colon Interview

    A Puerto Rican actor flies his teenage daughters to Puerto Rico, shoots a film with Wanda Sykes in her first-ever dramatic role in Undercard, and wraps the project, then immediately starts filming a Yellowstone spin-off in Texas. That's just the last twelve months of Berto Colon's life. Berto is a working actor you've already seen without knowing his name from shows like The Penguin, Orange Is the New Black, Power Book II: Ghost, The Night Agent. He's the guy who keeps getting called back, now on his third or fourth project with the same production company, and about to appear alongside Michelle Pfeiffer. In this conversation, Berto breaks down how he actually prepares for a role and it's nothing like what you'd expect. He talks about a specific technique of reading a script multiple times until your subconscious takes over, and why the moments that aren't planned are the ones that make a performance feel real. He opens up about what it meant to film Undercard in Puerto Rico with his daughters on set, the parallel between Wanda Sykes and Mary J. Blige both trying drama for the first time, and what his character Hector is actually after beneath all the gambling and bravado. He also drops that early in his career he was doing motion capture for GTA. His body, Luis Guzmán's face. For anyone who wants to understand what a real, working actor's career actually looks like from the inside.

    25 min
  4. Bob Ross in Space: The Art Show with Captain Skinner┃Skinner & Allen Cordell Interview

    FEB 18

    Bob Ross in Space: The Art Show with Captain Skinner┃Skinner & Allen Cordell Interview

    Skinner is held against his will in outer space and forced to paint monsters for two hours straight while Allen Cordell Interview captures the madness.Skinner is a legendary Oakland artist whose work defines the gritty, colorful aesthetic of massive murals and Adult Swim projects. He is joined by filmmaker Allen Cordell, a director obsessed with the weird and beautiful intersections of stop motion and patient, contemplative cinema.The duo breaks down the transition from shooting on physical sets to the lawless creative freedom of a green screen world where reality makes no sense. Skinner shares how his obsession with fantasy and comics served as an escape from an unpredictable childhood, while Allan explains the directional challenge of managing a 2-hour stream-of-consciousness performance. They reveal the technical nightmare of painting with green pigments on a green screen.

    10 min
  5. How a Viral TikTok Trend Marketed Solo Mio┃John Kinnane & Jeffrey Azize Interview

    FEB 14

    How a Viral TikTok Trend Marketed Solo Mio┃John Kinnane & Jeffrey Azize Interview

    Kevin James didn't just star in Solo Mio, but he painted every piece of art on screen and helped launch a viral marketing campaign that tricked the internet into falling for his character. John Kinnane and Jeffrey Azize are some of the creative powerhouses behind Solo Mio, a film that successfully transitioned Kevin James from a slapstick icon to a vulnerable romantic lead. John, the films co-writer, and Jeffrey, the executive producer, have mastered the art of "best idea wins" filmmaking. John and Jeffrey reveal the pandemic origins of their partnership which started with experimental YouTube shorts recorded in Kevin James’ garage. They break down the high-stakes logistics of filming a centuries-old horse race in Italy and the $50,000 price tag that forced them to get creative with the Coliseum. The duo explains their "kill your darlings" philosophy and why a language barrier with lead actress Nicole Grimaudo actually made the movie more authentic. For anyone curious about how a modern rom-com is built from a garage sketch into a feature-length experience. Consider watching Solo Mio now!

    18 min
  6. The Secret to Getting a Laugh Out of Margot Robbie┃The Movie Dweeb Interview

    2025-10-01

    The Secret to Getting a Laugh Out of Margot Robbie┃The Movie Dweeb Interview

    Find out why one of the internet's most prolific interviewers is terrified of sharks and how he managed to turn a movie blog into a seat across from Oscar winners. Dan, better known as The Movie Dweeb, is an entertainment journalist who has mastered the art of the unconventional celebrity interview. He has sat down with everyone from Owen Wilson to Margot Robbie, building a massive following by flipping the standard press junket script. Dan shares the reality of the "celebrity interviewer" label and why he still gets butterflies before every single Zoom call. He breaks down his creative origins, including a blog where he traced iPad images to get by, and the specific trick he uses to make A-list actors feel at ease. The conversation takes a hilarious turn as Dan explains his genuine phobia of horror films and the time he considered ruining his own marriage just to meet Jeff Goldblum. A must-watch for anyone who wants to know what happens when the cameras stop rolling at a Hollywood press junket.

    26 min
  7. Weird Al Showed Up Two Days Before His Shoot┃Todd Edwards Interview

    2025-08-27

    Weird Al Showed Up Two Days Before His Shoot┃Todd Edwards Interview

    Todd Edwards explains how a group of friends in the Midwest managed to create an animated classic in their garage that eventually went head-to-head with Disney and DreamWorks. Todd Edwards is the visionary screenwriter, co-director, and producer behind the cult classic Hoodwinked!. As a pioneer of independent CG animation, Todd proved that a compelling story and grit matter more than a hundred-million-dollar studio budget. Todd walks through the "wild west" era of 3D animation and the process of recording temp voices that were eventually replaced by icons like Anne Hathaway. He shares incredible stories from the set of a Hanson music video featuring Weird Al Yankovic, including why the parody legend almost passed out from dancing too hard. The discussion also explores Todd’s earlier live-action work and his unique approach to writing music that continues to trend on TikTok two decades later. For the "army" of fans who grew up on the mystery of Granny, Red, and a hyperactive squirrel.

    55 min
  8. The 12-Hour Grind of Carrying David Corenswet┃Grace Chan & Dinesh Thyagarajan Interview

    2025-07-29

    The 12-Hour Grind of Carrying David Corenswet┃Grace Chan & Dinesh Thyagarajan Interview

    Two breakout stars from the new Superman film reveal what it’s actually like to work on a James Gunn set and how a few minutes of screen time can steal an entire movie.Grace and Dinesh are the fresh faces of the DC Universe. Grace plays one of the intricate robots in the Fortress of Solitude, while Dinesh portrays Malik Ali, a character already being hailed by fans as the emotional heart of Metropolis.Grace details the physical toll of playing a robot, including the technical rehearsal required to carry Superman into the Fortress without looking human. Dinesh shares his incredible ten-year journey from South India to New York, including the "thick skin" needed to survive before landing a role that James Gunn personally praised. Both guests discuss the specific improvisations Gunn allowed on set and the overwhelming response from fans on TikTok.A behind-the-scenes look at the next generation of the Man of Steel’s cinematic journey.

    38 min
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Join McAuley Tucker as he delves into the captivating journeys of many exceptional guests who have made a name for themselves in the glittering world of Hollywood and beyond. The show serves one purpose: to educate and inform people.

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  • Creator
    McAuley Tucker
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © McAuley Tucker
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