After Hours at the Burgundy Room After Hours at the Burgundy Room
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Be a fly on the wall at Hollywood’s oldest bar, The Burgundy Room, as we welcome guests from film, tv, and music for some of the most memorable after hours conversations.
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Episode 12 – James Logan
When James Logan's not being drowned by Jason Statham, dragged behind cars by Johnny Depp, or knocked out by Ice Cube, he's snatching purses from Tori Spelling, pulling guns on John Travolta, and voicing smart-ass dogs in Super Bowl commercials.
With twenty-three years in the biz, he’s a much-respected stuntman and actor, who claims his training comes from jumping off roofs and riding around on car tops in high school. It’s a big After Hours welcome to Mr. James Logan.
She hits me, she punches me … I look up and Tori Spelling’s boob—right here … and I remember thinking: “Oh, I can’t look at her boob! I’m never gonna work in this town again. Her father’s gonna destroy me.James Logan
James Logan Discusses:
* Tori Spelling's boob
* Moving to Hollywood from Dallas, Texas
* Jumping off rooftops
* Early celebrity meetings
* First movie role
* Working on Beverly Hills 90210
* Hanging with Jason Statham
* Working with Ice Cube
* Working on Hunger Games
* Being recognized
* Working with John Travolta
* Working on Justified
* Drinking at The Burgundy Room
* The Power House
* Working with Johnny Depp
Links
James Logan - Official Site
James Logan - Twitter
James Logan Acting Reel - Vimeo
"The Mechanic" Opening Scene - YouTube -
Episode 11 – Lincoln Cleary
Lincoln Cleary has worked or shared a stage with stars like Flo Rida, The Game, Beyonce, Seal, Stevie Wonder, not to mention jamming with one the greatest musicians of all time—Prince.
He’s a graduate of the world-renowned Frost School of Music, knows his pilsners from his IPAs, and is well on his way to becoming one of the most respected and in-demand musicians in L.A. It’s a big After Hours welcome to Mr. Lincoln Cleary.
We were in the theatre every night performing for five hundred people … we drank an obscene amount and chased girls and did all the things that Royal Caribbean did not want us to do.Lincoln Cleary
Lincoln Cleary Discusses:
* Growing up in Denver
* Early piano lessons
* Jazz Piano
* Frost School of Music
* Early gigs
* Moving out to L.A.
* Artists Lincoln's played with
* Jamming with Prince
* Playing with Flo Rida
* Playing the Hillary Clinton Benefit
* Touring with American Idol winner Lee DeWyze
* Playing halftime at the NFC Championship
* Touring with Anna Nalick
* Earl St. Clair
* Drugs and alcohol
* Troydon Murison
* An unexpected birthday surprise!
Pics
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLBwRzcBS_7/
Links
Lincoln Cleary - Instagram
Lincoln Cleary - Facebook
Lincoln Cleary - Spotify
Lee DeWyze "An Acoustic Evening" - YouTube
American Idol Star throws tantrum after snub at Nick’s
STICKUM - "Spanish Joint"
Troydon Murison - SoundCloud -
Episode 10 – Chris Carnel
Chris Carnel is one of Hollywood’s most renowned stuntmen. When he’s not getting shot at or blown up as a stunt-double for stars like Christian Bale and Jason Statham, he’s rolling Chevy Tahoes at 70mph, choreographing fight scenes for Captain America, and being a cult hero in the horror world (My Bloody Valentine 3D). Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a big After Hours welcome to Mr. Chris Carnel.
I like to fight … I’m fifty-two-years old—I still get in fights, ’cause it’s fun and it always turns into a great story.Chris Carnel
Chris Carnel Discusses:
* Getting into fights
* Becoming a stuntman
* How walking into Simon Rhee's dojo forever changed his life
* Working with Jet Li
* Doubling for stars like James Franco, Christian Bale, and Billy Bob Thornton
* Stunt driving
* Riding motorcycles with the great Steve McQueen
* Injuries over a thirty-year career
* Favorite stunts
* Aspirations to become a second-unit director
* Starring in My Bloody Valentine 3D
* The state of masculinity in America
* James Franco's unexpected gift
Pics
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBd1z2wxDOE/
Links
Chris Carnel - IMDb
Chris Carnel - ISA
Chris Carnel - Instagram
Yamaha 60 Mini Endure - Photo
Simon Rhee Martial Arts
Why Him? trailer - YouTube -
Episode 9 – Gregory Bojorquez
Photographer Gregory Bojorquez has had some seminal moments in his life, one of which landed his work on the front page of the LA Times, as well as a hundred other news outlets around the world. It was December, 2011. On his way to the bank, Gregory found himself caught in the crossfire of a deadly shootout between LAPD and a lone gunman at the corner of Sunset & Vine in Hollywood. Instinctively, Gregory ducked for cover, drew out his camera, and began capturing all the horror as Police shot the gunman dead.
The series of photographs went on to be part of a collection named .45 Blank and Gregory went on to have his name further solidified as one of the most talented, unique, and important photographers ever to come out of the city of Los Angeles. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a big After Hours welcome to Mr. Gregory Bojorquez.
The guy … he goes for his gun all of a sudden … he acts like he’s gonna draw and the cop was right there and I just said, “Shoot him!” Gregory Bojorquez
Gregory Bojorquez Discusses:
* The famous Hollywood & Vine shootout
* The rise of amateur photography via smartphones
* Shoots he regrets
* Shooting in his neighborhood of East L.A.
* Getting discovered
* Becoming a celebrity photographer
* Shooting Nicholson Gardens in L.A.
* Shooting the MacArthur Park Hot Dog Wars
* Racism in photography
* Shooting Kobe Bryant
* Shooting Outkast
* Shooting 50 Cent
* Shooting Oliver Stone
* Shooting David Bowie
* Shooting Kobe Bryant
* Shooting the famous Alejandra in Boots
* The Power House Bar in Hollywood
* Shooting Wolf & Duck
* Tattoos
* Gallery exhibitions
https://www.instagram.com/p/_7WReLqmUl/
Links
Gregory Bojorquez - Official site
Gregory Bojorquez - Twitter
Gregory Bojorquez - Instagram
Gregory Bojorquez - Facebook
The Photography of Gregory Bojorquez - L.A. Taco
Nickerson Gardens
MacArthur Park
Power House - LA Weekly
Galerie Bene Taschen
Gregory Bojorquez - 1stdibs
HUMANIZING Greg Bojorquez - YouTube -
Episode 8 – Gonzalo Menendez
Gonzalo Menendez knows more about being a working actor in Hollywood than just about anyone. With over eighty film and tv credits to his name, including giant TV shows like 24, Breaking Bad, and The Mentalist, as well as movies like The Dark Knight Rises, Fantastic Four, and Blow, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in the biz, all while juggling duties as husband, dad, and all round good guy. You might know him as the Cuban gangster Clavo Cruz from CSI: Miami, we’ll just call him by his real name—it’s a big After Hours welcome to Mr. Gonzalo Menendez.
If Hollywood wants me to be a guest star on any number of shows, then that’s what I’m gonna be. And I’m gonna be as good of a guest star as I can possibly be.Gonzalo Menendez
Gonzalo Menendez Discusses:
* Studying acting at Florida State
* Playing Clavo Cruz on CSI: Miami
* Lying his ass off to win his role on Beverly Hills 90210
* His love of pro wrestling
* Working with John Cena
* Working on Colony
* Working with director Oliver Stone and Benicio Del Toro on Savages
* Working with Andy Garcia on Lost City
* Aaron Paul's love of "meat candy"
* Working with Vin Diesel
Pics
https://www.instagram.com/p/BI0rDKahxuy/
https://www.instagram.com/p/6OCBLitLYm/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCa_CF6tLc9/
Links
Gonzalo Menendez - IMDb
Gonzalo Menendez - Facebook
Gonzalo Menendez - Instagram
Gonzalo Menendez - Twitter
"The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel"
Florida State Theater Program
12 Rounds Trailer - YouTube
Colony Trailer - YouTube
Savages Trailer - YouTube
Lost City Trailer - YouTube
Spectral Trailer - YouTube
Sand Castle Trailer - YouTube
From Dusk Till Dawn Trailer - YouTube
The Ropes Trailer - YouTube
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Episode 007: Brett Wagner
Being a working actor in Hollywood is a tough gig, and our guest tonight, Brett Wagner, knows more about it than just about anyone. With over seventy film and tv credits to his name, including stuff like Sons of Anarchy, Machine Gun Preacher, Castle, The Mentalist, Two-and-a-Half Men, Desperate Housewives, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and yes, Hannah Montana, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in the biz, all while juggling careers as a pro wrestler, a TV and radio host, reality TV star, emcee, and author. Weighing in at 300 pounds and standing 6’5” tall, the father of reinvention, the king of hustle—it’s a big After Hours welcome to Brett “The Big Schwag” Wagner.
Charlie Sheen had a dream that I raped him in prison … little did I know that if I’d hung out with him, it might have been the opposite …Brett Wagner
Brett Wagner Discusses:
* How Hollywood really works
* Breaking into acting
* The birth of the "Big Schwag"
* His wrestling career
* His TV roles
* Going from a San Fernando Valley jock to Hollywood badass
* Tossing celebrities like Fred Savage while working as a Hollywood doorman
* Fighting Chuck Norris
* Hanging with Willie Nelson
* The Big Schwag's Positive Self Help Guide
* The perils of watching porn on your phone
* Disliking Seth Meyers
* Not getting Daniel Tosh
* Car shows
* Daryl Hannah's infatuation with After Hours Producer Tom Stampalia
* Working with Jessica Biel
* Being "discovered" by Paul Haggis
Pics
Tom Stampalia and Brett Wagner, circa 1992
https://www.instagram.com/p/4XywIjKP9p/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBebzRQqP1x/
Links
Brett Wagner - Official Site
Brett Wagner - IMDb
Brett Wagner - Facebook
Brett Wagner - Instagram
Brett Wagner - Twitter
The Big Schwag's Positive Self Help Guide: For Complete Losers Like Yourself!
Heavy Rotation CD & Tapes
The Big Easy
Monster Garage
Brett Wagner - Sons of Anarchy
Starlingear Rings
Bad Boy Mowers
American Diabetes Association