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Dropping Names ...and other things

Dropping Names ...and other things

Brent Spiner & Jonathan Frakes
Bunny Ears

Bunny Ears

Studio71

Sep 16

Wil Wheaton on the Stand By Me moment that got him cast in Star Trek

Wil Wheaton joins Brent Spiner and Jonny Frakes on Dropping Names and starts with the movie everyone knows him for, Stand By Me, then keeps going to the part nobody talks about. He explains how a memo from David Gerrold about the kid from Stand By Me is the reason Wesley Crusher exists at all, and how narrating the Stephen King novella The Body four decades later triggered a full five senses flashback to the day they shot the Gordie and Chris scene, right down to River Phoenix in his eyeline and the boom operator in powder blue corduroy shorts. He also talks about the touring anniversary screenings with Jerry O'Connell and Corey Feldman, losing Rob Reiner, and standing in a tiny green room at the Oscars trying not to fall apart while telling Meg Ryan what Joe Versus the Volcano and When Harry Met Sally meant to him. There is a lot more here than Star Trek: The Next Generation. Wil tells the story of meeting his hero Henry Rollins, recognising the Black Flag tattoo on the back of his neck, and then failing to get out of a locked recording studio door. He talks about the Family Ties job he lost to Star Trek, the director on The Buddy System who moved him around by the elbow while Susan Sarandon and Richard Dreyfuss looked after him, and the on set teacher Marion Fife who asked him what he wanted to do with his life when nobody else would. There is LeVar Burton blessing the podcast It's Story Time with Wil Wheaton, Ready Player One possibly being the best selling audiobook ever recorded, celebrity Jeopardy against Ike Barinholtz and Patton Oswalt, a public apology to Ken Jennings, his son Ryan growing wheat in the desert, and the line about Jonathan Frakes used to be cool that has followed Jonny around for thirty five years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04/27/2021

Wil Wheaton: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery

Wil Wheaton is a well seasoned actor, recognized for his work on The Big Bang Theory, Stand By Me, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and countless other classics. He joins us this week to talk about his lifelong battle with depression and anxiety. Mayim dives into the neuroscience behind depression and explores the importance of social support. Wil shares about growing up in the industry, his tumultuous relationship with his parents, the unexpected way he met his wife Anne, and the breakdown that leads to him getting help. BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04/08/2025

Surviving Being A Child Star, the Therapies That Helped Him Heal & Why He Believes in Aliens | Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton (TBBT, bestselling author, award-winning audiobook narrator, host of It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton) is back in the MBB studio, and he's opening up like never before about his deeply personal journey as a trauma survivor. From grappling with the scars of being raised by emotionally immature and narcissistic parents to surviving abuse on a movie set, he shares the emotional tools and therapies that have helped him heal, including EMDR and IFS therapy. He dives into the mind-bending connections between quantum physics, nonlinear time, and reparenting your inner child, while exploring fascinating topics like extraterrestrial life, simulation theory, and telepathy. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation on how trauma has shaped every aspect of Wil's life, his thoughts on the dangers of spiritual charlatans, and his cautious approach to psychedelics. Don't miss this thought-provoking as we connect the dots between science, spirituality, and the unknown! It’s Storytime with Wil Wheaton is available now on all podcast apps: https://wilwheaton.net/podcast/ BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 1

Wil Wheaton Walks 40 Years Of Stand By Me

Wil Wheaton celebrates the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me and shares never-before-heard stories from the making of the iconic film! He talks about working with River Phoenix, Jerry O’Connell, and Corey Feldman, the impact of director Rob Reiner (who was really like a father to all of them), and why the movie still resonates decades later. Will breaks down the unforgettable train track scene, the leech scene, and what it was like filming in Oregon as a kid. He also reveals how Stand By Me changed his life, led directly to Star Trek: The Next Generation, and even played a role in meeting his wife. Plus, Wil opens up about reconnecting with his co-stars years later, the emotional toll of fame, and the real-life inspiration behind Stephen King’s story The Body. He shares memories of River Phoenix, reflects on Rob Reiner’s influence, and explains why Stand By Me remains one of the most beloved coming-of-age films of all time. Get tickets to see Stand By Me Live with Wil Wheaton, Jerry O’Connell, and Corey Feldman: https://www.standbymelive.com/ Talk Is Jericho is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/ChrisJerichoFozzy Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on new episodes! More from Talk Is Jericho: 📸 Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy | @talkisjericho 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho 🎵 TikTok: @chrisjericho 🌐 Website: https://www.webisjericho.com/
05/17/2022

Billy & Dom Talk to Wil Wheaton!

Wil Wheaton joins Billy & Dom to discuss his passion for board games, video games, his iconic roles in Star Trek and Stand by Me, and his transition into writing books.Wil Wheaton is an American actor, blogger, and New York Times bestselling writer. He portrayed Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me, Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers, and Bennett Hoenicker in Flubber. Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.thefriendshiponionpodcast.com! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! And be sure to follow and add your favorite funky jams to our Spotify playlist "The Friendship Onion." Feel free to leave Billy and Dom a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello at https://www.speakpipe.com/thefriendshiponion or write us an email at thefriendshiponion@kastmedia.com TFO's IG - @thefriendshiponion Billy's IG - @boydbilly Dom's IG - @dom_monaghan_ Wil WheatonWebsiteInstagramBook - Still Just a GeekProduced by Jon Cvack - IG: @jcvack Go to magicspoon.com/ONION to grab a custom bundle of cereal! And be sure to use our promo code ONION at checkout to save five dollars off your order!Get 20% off + free shipping with the code ONION at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code ONION at manscaped.com.Go to GreenChef.com/onion130 and use code onion130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping!Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/ONION and you can get an extra three months FREE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/2022

Stand By Me’s WIL WHEATON: Breaking the Cycle

Wil Wheaton (Stand By Me, Big Bang Theory) joins us this week to share his brave story of coming to grips with the trauma of his childhood, breaking the cycle so it doesn’t carry on to future generations, and understanding that part of his healing process may lead to a lifetime split from his family. Wil is an open book as he talks about problematic introductions to the world of child acting and how his career was propped up from parental projections onto him. We also get into his annotated look back into the past with Still Just a Geek, his amazement of being in Star Trek as a trekky, and how he manages his anxiety depression and PTSD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09/12/2022

Nerd Out! The Happiness of Being a Fan

Really love a TV show; a boyband; a sci fi movie; or a celebrity? We're often too embarrassed to admit adoring some things for fear that we'll be seen as frivolous or childish - but we may be missing out on the happiness benefits that geeking out can bring. Dr Laurie Santos explores the joy of fandom with Benedict Cumberbatch obsessive Tabitha Carvan, YA author Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Star Trek actor (and geek-vangelist) Wil Wheaton. For Further Reading: Tabitha Carvan - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch Wil Wheaton - Still Just a Geek See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/07/2022

Wil Wheaton: How To Be Yourself Even If The World Doesn't Want You To Be?

Rainn and Reza sit down with Actor and Author, Wil Wheaton, to ponder, "How To Be Yourself Even If The World Doesn't Want You To Be?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BetterHelp Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://www.BetterHelp.com/MILKSHAKE Wren It’s going to take all of us to end the climate crisis. Do your part today by signing up for Wren. Go to http://www.Wren.co/MILKSHAKE, sign up, and they’ll plant 10 extra trees in your name! GoodRX For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to http://www.GoodRX.com/MILKSHAKE Public Goods Just go to http://www.PublicGoods.com/MILKSHAKE or use code MILKSHAKE at checkout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/13/2023

Revisit: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery, with Wil Wheaton

We're revisiting another episode from the MBB vault! Wil Wheaton helps us break down the importance of setting boundaries, getting to the root of emotional pain instead of self-medicating, and the beauty of becoming the parent you never had. He opens up about his tumultuous relationship with his parents, his lifelong battle with depression, anxiety, & addiction, and his breakdown at the airport that led him to seek help. We also hear how sobriety and therapy became his “escape hatch” and his explanation for why “naming the thing” can cause it to lose its power over you. Enjoy the best moments of Wil Wheaton, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN. Check out our full episode with Wil Wheaton: https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/wil-wheaton-on-trauma-depression-self-discovery BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01/08/2021

#446 — Wil Wheaton

We're back! Despite popular demand, the Empire Podcast returns, refreshed after its Christmas break, and ready to tackle 2021. Or, at the very least, trip up 2021 when it isn't looking. In the first episode of the year, Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis discuss what they got up to over the long break, and their favourite film-related Christmas presents. They also play another round of The Three Fact Structure, answer listener questions, discuss the latest movie news, and review Sylvie's Love, Pieces Of A Woman, and We Can Be Heroes. Oh, and they play a brand new quiz — Wolff or Wolff — that will soon be sweeping the nation. Sweeping! And our guest this week is the geektastic Wil Wheaton. In a long, and often very frank, interview with Chris, Wil talks about his film, Rent-A-Pal, takes a walk back down Star Trek and Stand By Me memory lane, and talks about Stephen King without treading on the Kingcast's toes. Honest. We should also point out that this conversation touches on topics like emotional abuse and trauma, so be advised. And with that in mind, do please... enjoy.
07/04/2022

Wil Wheaton on Finding His Voice & Being Still Just A Geek

How can you create a sense of safety and unconditional love for your inner kid? Wil Wheaton, writer, NYT bestselling author, producer, and actor (Stand By Me, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Big Bang Theory) grew up as a childhood star on screen, but no one knew the emotional abuse he was suffering at home. He shares how he's been healing from the trauma of his past, how to stand up for yourself against the negative voices, how to find meaning and joy in the process of doing the creative work, and how becoming the person you need will make you the person that someone else needs. - Join Cathy's retreat, August 1-3 in Malibu! Cathyheller.com/retreat - Get your copy of Wil's book or listen to the audiobook version! Still Just A Geek https://bit.ly/3R6lDh2 - Read Wil's blog https://wilwheaton.net/ - Follow Wil on Instagram @itswilwheaton and Twitter @wilw - Wil's Tumblr https://wilwheaton.tumblr.com/ - Listen to Wil's podcast Radio Free Burrito https://www.radiofreeburrito.com/ - Thanks Betterhelp! For 10% off your first month go to Betterhelp.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/2019

Wil Wheaton Talks About Depression, Star Trek, Child Actors and more...

In which Macaulay Culkin talks to his new friend Wil Wheaton. They nerd out, swap childhood traumas, and geek out over Star Trek. Plus, Meditation Minute with Luis Prada encourages you to meditate in the morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/2024

Top 5: Throw Yourself into Fandom

To celebrate five years of The Happiness Lab, Dr Laurie has picked out the five episodes she loves the most. And this is a special one - Nerd Out! The Happiness of Being a Fan. Really love a TV show; a boyband; a sci fi movie; or a celebrity? We're often too embarrassed to admit adoring some things for fear that we'll be seen as frivolous or childish - but we may be missing out on the happiness benefits that geeking out can bring. Dr Laurie explores the joy of fandom with Benedict Cumberbatch obsessive Tabitha Carvan, YA author Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Star Trek actor (and geek-vangelist) Wil Wheaton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/15/2022

What Are the ToC Semifinals?

Sarah, Buzzy and Michael break down the final ToC quarterfinal game and each of the semifinal games. Sarah also speaks with Amy Schneider, Sam Buttrey and Andrew He after they secured their spots in the ToC finals. Later, Sarah and Buzzy discuss the second semifinal match on Celebrity Jeopardy! and Sarah speaks with Wil Wheaton after his win. Host: Sarah Whitcomb Foss, Buzzy Cohen & Michael Harris Guests: Amy Schneider, Sam Buttrey, Andrew He & Wil Wheaton Production Support: Alexa Macchia, Anamarie Johnson & Carlos Martinez Follow Jeopardy! Instagram: @jeopardy Twitter: @jeopardy Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/jeopardy Website: www.jeopardy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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