Reza Rifts

Keith Reza
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Keith Reza sits down with stand up comedians, actors and other celebrities - this is not scripted or planned - they just rift and have fun! Subscribe rate and review!

  1. 3d ago

    The Soup Nazi, Seinfeld & Life Unfiltered w/Larry Thomas

    Larry Thomas, the Emmy-nominated actor who made "The Soup Nazi" one of the most unforgettable characters in television history, joins Keith Reza on Reza Rifts for a candid conversation about Seinfeld, survival, and a career built on showing up in character.   From his early days growing up in Brooklyn to the strange, winding path that took him from bail bondsman and court investigator to one of the most quoted guest stars in sitcom history, Larry opens up about the iconic audition that changed everything, the legendary improv that created "No soup for you!", and what it was like to walk into the biggest comedy series of the 90s and walk out an Emmy nominee.   He also talks about life after Seinfeld, appearing in Austin Powers, Scrubs, and Drake & Josh, playing the Soup Nazi at conventions and events across the country, writing his book Confessions of a Soup Nazi: An Adventure in Acting and Cooking, and the new projects that keep him creating. Funny, honest, and full of behind-the-scenes stories, this is a Reza Rifts conversation no Seinfeld fan will want to miss.   GUEST INFO   Larry Thomas, born Laurence Tomashoff in Brooklyn, New York, is an American actor best known for his guest role as Yev Kassem, "The Soup Nazi," on the hit sitcom Seinfeld, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 1996. Before turning to acting, he worked as a bail bondsman and court investigator. After taking an acting workshop taught by Jeffrey Tambor, he auditioned for the Soup Nazi role in full character wearing a military uniform, winning the part by improvising the now-famous line "No soup for you!" He reprised the role in the Seinfeld series finale. His other credits include Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Scrubs, Drake & Josh, Arrested Development, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, CSI, and the film Postal, plus the live-action video game Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure. He is also the author of Confessions of a Soup Nazi: An Adventure in Acting and Cooking, has written and recorded original songs, and makes personal appearances as the Soup Nazi at conventions and events across the country.   GUEST SOCIAL LINKS   - Website: https://realsoupnazi.com  - X / Twitter: https://x.com/RealSoupNazi  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealsoupnazi1/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larry.thomas.520357/  CHAPTERS   00:00  Welcome & Introducing Larry Thomas 00:00  Growing Up in Brooklyn 00:00  Bail Bondsman, Court Investigator & the Road to Acting 00:00  The Soup Nazi Audition: Showing Up in Character 00:00  Improvising "No Soup for You!" 00:00  The Emmy Nomination & the Seinfeld Legacy 00:00  Austin Powers, Scrubs & Playing Off Type 00:00  Life as the Soup Nazi at Conventions & Events 00:00  Confessions of a Soup Nazi: The Book 00:00  Music, New Projects & What's Next 00:00  Advice, Life Lessons & Final Thoughts   CALL TO ACTION   If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to Reza Rifts, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a fellow Seinfeld fan or anyone who loves great stories from Hollywood.   Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RezaRifts   Rate & review  every review helps Reza Rifts reach more listeners!   HOST LINKS   Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!         #LarryThomas #SoupNazi #Seinfeld #NoSoupForYou #SeinfeldPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #ActorInterview #Hollywood #90sSitcoms #TVLegend #EmmyNominated #FunnyPodcast #EntertainmentPodcast #CelebrityInterview

    The Soup Nazi, Seinfeld & Life Unfiltered w/Larry Thomas

  2. 6d ago

    Karen Cliche Uncut

    Keith Reza sits down with actress Karen Cliche for a fun, wide-ranging conversation that moves from horror movies and Hollywood stories to real-life fears, career pivots, family, and the strange things that stay with us from childhood. Karen talks about her new movie The Ice Cream Man and what it was like acting opposite Eli Roth while he was also directing. She shares how that creative dynamic worked on set, how they built believable parents for the film, and why grounding horror in recognizable family energy makes the chaos hit harder. The conversation also revisits Karen's work in Thanksgiving and Saw VI, including the physical demands of horror performances and how imagination plays a huge role in selling fear on screen. Beyond film, Karen opens up about life between Canada and Los Angeles, being in the process of applying for a U.S. work visa, her thoughts on fame at conventions, food, health-conscious pizza experiments, protecting kids from exploitation, and even a wild detour into pyramid theories. It's funny, candid, and packed with the kind of unexpected tangents that make Reza Rifts such an entertaining listen. Guest Info  Karen Cliche is a Canadian actress known for roles in The Ice Cream Man, Thanksgiving, Saw VI, and Mutant X. She has worked across horror, television, and thriller projects for years and brings both humor and honesty to conversations about acting, filmmaking, and life in the industry.   Guest Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karencliche/ X: https://x.com/ikarencliche   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Show and Keith's Blue Screen Glasses Rant   01:51 Introducing Karen Cliche and The Ice Cream Man   04:00 Acting Opposite Eli Roth While He Directs   08:00 Building the Family Dynamic in The Ice Cream Man   12:00 Conventions, Fame, and Horror Fan Culture   16:00 Childhood Fears, Ice Cream Trucks, and Horror Psychology   20:00 Karen's U.S. Visa Plans and Life Between Canada and LA   24:00 Thanksgiving, Horror Performance, and the Oven Scene   28:00 On-Set Moments, Stills, and Funny Behind-the-Scenes Stories   32:00 Pizza Talk, Food, and Everyday Life   36:00 Serious Conversation About Protecting Children   40:00 Pyramid Theories and Final Fun Questions   Call to action If you enjoyed this episode of Reza Rifts with Keith Reza, make sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with a friend. Comment with your favorite Karen Cliche moment and let us know which role of hers you love most from The Ice Cream Man, Thanksgiving, Saw VI, or Mutant X. Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Reza Rifts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeithReza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     #KarenCliche #TheIceCreamMan #EliRoth #ThanksgivingMovie #SawVI #MutantX #HorrorPodcast #MoviePodcast #ActressInterview #HollywoodPodcast #EntertainmentPodcast #HorrorMovies #BehindTheScenes

    Karen Cliche Uncut

  3. Aug 25

    Caroline Rhea on Comedy, Sabrina, Stand-Up & Life Unfiltered

    Caroline Rhea on Comedy, Sabrina, Stand-Up & Life Unfiltered Keith Reza sits down with the hilariously candid Caroline Rhea stand-up comedian, actress, voice artist, and TV icon for a wide-open conversation about a career that has spanned decades and refuses to slow down. From her iconic role as Aunt Hilda on Sabrina the Teenage Witch to voicing Linda Flynn-Fletcher on Phineas and Ferb, hosting The Biggest Loser, recurring on NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez, filming her 7th comedy special at the Sydney Opera House, and performing at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival Caroline has done it all, and she's not done yet. This episode covers the real side of stand-up comedy, the evolution of a career in Hollywood, what it's like to be a woman in the entertainment industry, the joy of live performance, and why Caroline keeps showing up funnier and sharper than ever. Honest, warm, laugh-out-loud funny, and full of genuine insight, this is a Reza Rifts conversation you won't want to miss. 👤 GUEST INFO Caroline Rhea is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and talk show host born April 13, 1964 in Westmount, Québec. She is best known for playing Aunt Hilda Spellman on the ABC hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003) and for voicing Linda Flynn-Fletcher on Disney's beloved animated series Phineas and Ferb. She hosted her own syndicated talk show The Caroline Rhea Show, served as the original host of NBC's The Biggest Loser for three seasons, and has been a regular panelist on Hollywood Squares, Match Game, Name That Tune, and Funny You Should Ask. Her film credits include Christmas with the Kranks (2004), The Perfect Man (2005), and Hallmark's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas. She holds a recurring role on NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez and recently filmed her 7th stand-up comedy special at the Sydney Opera House. Caroline tours comedy clubs across the world and has performed at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. Her comedy specials include One Night Stand (HBO), Rhea's Anatomy (Bravo), and Give Me My Remote (Showtime). 🔗 GUEST SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: @carolinerhea4real … https://www.instagram.com/carolinerhea4real/  X / Twitter: @CarolineRhea … https://x.com/CarolineRhea  TikTok: @carolinerhea4real … https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinerhea4real  Website: carolinerhea.com … https://carolinerhea.com/  🗂️ CHAPTERS       1:52 Welcome Caroline Rhea   3:45 Comedy Origin Story   7:20 The Norm MacDonald Years   14:30 Man on the Moon with Jim Carrey   18:00 The Steve Martin Trilogy 😂   28:00 Living with Asperger's & Comedy   33:30 Losing Norm & Bob Saget   38:00 The Talk Show Chapter   44:00 Sabrina the Teenage Witch Stories   49:00 Comedy vs. Social Media   53:30 Advice to Younger Self & Wrap     📢 CALL TO ACTION If this episode made you laugh, think, or smile — do us a favor and like, comment, and subscribe to Reza Rifts! Hit that notification bell so you never miss a conversation. Share this episode with someone who grew up watching Sabrina or anyone who loves great comedy and real talk. 🎙️ Watch & Listen on your favorite platform: 🎧 Spotify  🍎 Apple Podcasts  ▶️ YouTube ⭐ Rate & review - every review helps Reza Rifts reach more listeners! 🎙️ HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   #RezaRifts #KeithReza #CarolineRhea #SabrinaTheTeenageWitch #AuntHilda #PhineasAndFerb #TheBiggestLoser #LopezVsLopez #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #ActressInterview #Podcast #HollywoodComedy #WomenInComedy #EntertainmentPodcast #CelebInterview #FunnyPodcast #NBCComedy #ComedySpecial #SydneyOperaHouse

    Caroline Rhea on Comedy, Sabrina, Stand-Up & Life Unfiltered

  4. Aug 22

    ANTHONY "CITRIC" CAMPOS: From East L.A. Rap to King of the Hill - The Full Story

    ANTHONY "CITRIC" CAMPOS: From East L.A. Rap to King of the Hill - The Full Story   This week on Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with one of the most versatile and underrated talents in Hollywood Anthony "Citric" Campos. Actor. Stand-up comedian. East L.A. hip-hop legend. And the voice behind Emilio on the King of the Hill revival.   Citric's story is one of the most real, raw, and inspiring journeys in entertainment. Before the TV credits and film roles, he was just a kid from East Los Angeles hitting open mics, rapping at house parties, and hustling his way into a world that wasn't built for him. In this conversation, he holds nothing back.   We talk about how the nickname "Citric" was born, what it was like working alongside Christian Bale on Harsh Times, getting cast in the cult classic Idiocracy, the experience of voicing a character on one of America's most beloved animated shows, the very real challenges of Latino representation in Hollywood, and so much more.   If you've ever felt like you were grinding in the dark with no one watching this episode is for you. ⏱️ CHAPTERS   0:00  Intro & Welcome   1:20  Meet Anthony Citric Campos & The Home Studio   2:20  The Origin of the Nickname "Citric"   3:10  East L.A. House Parties & Hip-Hop Roots   8:00  Breaking Into Hollywood — The Real Grind   18:00  Harsh Times & Working with Christian Bale   28:00  Idiocracy — Behind the Cult Classic   38:00  Voicing Emilio on the King of the Hill Revival   48:00  Latino Representation in Hollywood   56:00  The Breaking Bad Prequel Pitch   1:04:00  Advice for Comedians & Actors   1:10:00  Where to Follow Citric & Sign-Off 🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a new episode of Reza Rifts: 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/@rezarifts6263    ⭐ LOVE THE SHOW? Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts  it genuinely helps more people find us.   📲 SHARE this episode with a friend, a fellow comedy nerd, or your most annoying coworker. They need this.   🎧 LISTEN & WATCH REZA RIFTS EVERYWHERE   ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rezarifts6263 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mohr-stories/id448795390?i=1000743157453   👤 FOLLOW ANTHONY "CITRIC" CAMPOS 📸 Instagram: @bigcitric    https://www.instagram.com/bigcitric   📘 Facebook: @bigcitric    https://www.facebook.com/bigcitric   🐦 X (Twitter): @bigcitric    https://x.com/bigcitric   🎵 TikTok: @bigcitric    https://www.tiktok.com/@bigcitric   🎤 FOLLOW YOUR HOST  Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     💬 ABOUT REZA RIFTS   Reza Rifts is the podcast where host Keith Reza stand-up comedian, writer, and entertainer sits down with comedians, actors, musicians, and pop culture legends for unscripted, unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversations. No teleprompters. No PR handlers. Just real talk, real laughs, and real stories from real people who've lived them.   New episodes every week. Subscribe and tell everybody including your therapist. #KingOfTheHill #Idiocracy #AnthonyCitricl #LatinoPodcast #EastLA #HollywoodStories #ComedyPodcast

    ANTHONY "CITRIC" CAMPOS: From East L.A. Rap to King of the Hill - The Full Story

  5. Aug 18

    Chris Sarandon on The Princess Bride, Fright Night & Surviving Hollywood

    Chris Sarandon on The Princess Bride, Fright Night & Surviving Hollywood  Oscar-nominated actor Chris Sarandon joins Keith Reza for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation about his legendary Hollywood career including the wild story of how a bad New York Knicks draft pick accidentally landed him the role of Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride. From Dog Day Afternoon with Al Pacino to Fright Night, Child's Play, and the voice of Jack Skellington, Chris opens up about auditioning, rejection, "mortgage movies," the Comic-Con explosion, and his lifelong love of cooking. Guest Info Chris Sarandon (born July 24, 1942, to Greek immigrant parents) is an American actor and voice artist who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Leon Shermer in Dog Day Afternoon (1975). He is best known as Jerry Dandrige in Fright Night (1985), Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride (1987), Detective Mike Norris in Child's Play (1988), and the speaking voice of Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). A veteran of Broadway (including The Rothschilds and Two Gentlemen of Verona, where he replaced Raul Julia), he also hosts the popular Cooking by Heart podcast. Notable Works: 🎬 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) — Leon Shermer (Oscar nomination) 🎬 Fright Night (1985) — Jerry Dandrige 🎬 The Princess Bride (1987) — Prince Humperdinck 🎬 Child's Play (1988) — Detective Mike Norris 🎬 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — Jack Skellington (speaking voice) 🎬 Whispers (1990) — opposite Victoria Tennant 🎬 Dark Tide — where he got scuba certified and dove with real poisonous snakes Follow Chris: 🌐 Official Website: ChrisSarandon.com  … https://www.chrissarandon.com/ 🎙️ Cooking by Heart podcast … ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5syUs3eBnZ8yNTGvJv0g?app=desktop  📸 Instagram: Chris Sarandon https://www.instagram.com/theofficialchrissarandon/  Chapters 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:12 How a Bad Knicks Draft Pick Landed Him The Princess Bride 01:40 Horse Training & Stunt Stories on The Princess Bride 04:19 Dog Day Afternoon & the Theater Years 07:31 The High of Live Theater 08:20 Comedy vs. Drama — "Comedy Is Serious Business" 09:57 Fright Night: From "I Can't Do a Movie Called Fright Night" 13:09 How Auditioning Has Changed: Live vs. Self-Tapes 15:48 Handling Rejection & "Mortgage Movies" 17:26 Child's Play, Tom Holland & Skipping the Sequels 19:02 The Comic-Con Explosion 20:52 Autographs & Fan Interactions 21:48 Whispers, Dark Tide & Diving with Real Snakes 24:15 Cooking by Heart: Growing Up Around Food 29:39 Biggest Fears, Intimacy Choreography & Ice Cream 33:04 Where to Find Chris Sarandon   Call to Action 📻 Subscribe to Reza Rifts on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐ Rate & Review  every review helps the show reach more listeners! 📢 Share this episode with a movie lover or aspiring actor in your life 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Reza Rifts with Keith Reza   Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   @CookingByHeartPodcast    #ChrisSarandon #ThePrincessBride #PrincessBride #PrinceHumperdinck #FrightNight

    Chris Sarandon on The Princess Bride, Fright Night & Surviving Hollywood

  6. Aug 11

    Peter Outerbridge on Saw VI, Horror Stories & John Candy Memories

    Peter Outerbridge on Saw VI, Horror Stories & John Candy Memories Keith Reza sits down with actor Peter Outerbridge for a funny, wide-ranging conversation about his current work, including I Will Find You, Welcome to Derry, and Bet, plus fan-favorite roles in Saw VI, Cool Runnings, ReGenesis, 100 Days in the Jungle, and more. Peter shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with John Candy, surviving the brutal Saw VI death scene, almost having a bigger George A. Romero moment, the pressure of leading a series, and why being kind on set matters. It's a smart, hilarious episode packed with acting insight, horror talk, movie memories, and classic Reza Rifts riffing. Guest Info Peter Outerbridge is a Canadian actor from Toronto known for Cool Runnings, Saw VI, Lucky Number Slevin, ReGenesis, Nikita, Orphan Black, and many other film and television roles. He studied theatre at the University of Victoria, co-founded the company Way Off Broadway, and has been a steady presence in film and TV for decades. Guest Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_outerbridge/ Chapters 00:00 Intro, stand-up dates, and Peter Outerbridge preview 05:33 Peter Outerbridge joins the podcast 06:18 I Will Find You, Welcome to Derry and Netflix talk 11:01 Binge watching vs weekly TV releases 13:27 Playing wardens, cops, and doing research for roles 15:59 Cool Runnings and memories of John Candy 20:29 The making of Peter's brutal Saw VI death 31:49 George A. Romero and the role that changed 35:58 ReGenesis and the pressure of leading a show 45:22 100 Days in the Jungle behind-the-scenes chaos 53:03 Actors, egos, and professionalism on set 58:07 Theater, bad reviews, and live performance 64:25 Fast food disasters and Peter's final advice Call to Action Subscribe, rate, review, tell a friend, or tell an enemy. If you enjoyed this episode of Reza Rifts, like the video, drop a comment, and share it with a horror fan, movie lover, or aspiring actor. Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyRbdbee3pBlDrtMDd6Pww Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738 #PeterOuterbridge #SawVI #CoolRunnings #ReGenesis #WelcomeToDerry #IWillFindYou #JohnCandy #HorrorPodcast #ActingPodcast #MoviePodcast #NetflixSeries #CanadianActor #FilmInterview

    Peter Outerbridge on Saw VI, Horror Stories & John Candy Memories

  7. Aug 7

    She Wrote It, Directed It, and Almost Lost Everything Before It Hit 700 Theaters | Stephanie Garvin

    She Wrote It, Directed It, and Almost Lost Everything Before It Hit 700 Theaters | Stephanie Garvin She wrote it, directed it, and almost didn't film her own scene after police were called on set. Stephanie Garvin  actress, director, and CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation  joins Keith Reza to break down how she got Holiday Twist into 700+ theaters despite COVID shutdowns, the Hollywood strikes, and Disney stealing half their screens on opening weekend. Plus, her upcoming film Ethan Almighty, the true story of a rescue dog that changed U.S. law, starring Kelsey Grammer and Sean Patrick Flanery. Subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend. GUEST INFO Stephanie Garvin  Actress, Writer, Director, Producer. Founder & CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation. Wrote and directed Holiday Twist (2023) starring Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, and Kelly Stables  released in 700+ AMC and Regal theaters. Currently producing Ethan Almighty, inspired by the true story of a rescue dog whose survival sparked real anti-cruelty legislation (Ethan's Law). Also Executive Producer on Maserati: The Brothers featuring Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Andy Garcia. Instagram: @stephaniegarvin1… https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegarvin1/ HEC Instagram: @hollywoodexpansioncorporation … https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodexpansioncorporation/ Website: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com …http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/ Watch Holiday Twist: Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Fandango At Home CHAPTERS 00:00  Intro & Welcome 01:34 Meet Stephanie Garvin 02:10  Arizona Timezone Confusion 05:50  Both Are Cancers — Astrology Talk 08:15  Psychics vs. Eye Doctors Story 11:10  What Is Hollywood Expansion Corporation? 16:30  Making Holiday Twist 19:45  Police Called On Set — The Art Director Story 24:50  Directing Yourself As An Actor 28:00  700 Theaters, AMC, Regal — Then Disney Showed Up 33:00  The Actors & Writers Strike Impact 36:10  Ethan Almighty — The Dog That Changed The Law 40:20  What Projects Does HEC Say Yes To? 43:00  The Mob Doctor Days 46:00  Rapid Fire Questions 49:10  Overcoming Bullying & Changing Her Name 50:17  Where To Find Stephanie & Goodbye CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to Reza Rifts on YouTube. Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Share this episode with someone who loves film or true stories. Follow Stephanie: @stephaniegarvin1 on Instagram. Learn more about HEC: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com … http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/    HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     #StephanieGarvin #HolidayTwist #EthanAlmighty #HollywoodExpansionCorporation

    She Wrote It, Directed It, and Almost Lost Everything Before It Hit 700 Theaters | Stephanie Garvin

  8. Aug 4

    Kelly MacFarland Reveals the Truth About Stand-Up Comedy, Dark Jokes & Filming Specials

    Kelly MacFarland Reveals the Truth About Stand-Up Comedy, Dark Jokes & Filming Specials  Can dark humor actually heal? 🎤 In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with comedian,  writer, and actress Kelly MacFarland for one of the most hilarious and  unexpectedly insightful conversations in Reza Rifts history.   They go deep on dark humor, serial killers, childhood crime shows, the  pressure of filming a stand-up special, and why the funniest material  often comes from the darkest places. Kelly opens up about her comedy  journey, touring with Johnny Depp, the lost art of clean comedy, and  what it really takes to survive and thrive in the comedy industry.   Whether you're a comedy fan, aspiring stand-up, or just love real,  unfiltered conversations  this episode delivers.   🔴 Subscribe to Reza Rifts → and never miss an episode! 🎤 GUEST INFO - KELLY MacFARLAND Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and comedy coach delivering bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt performance with "best-friend energy." With over 20 years in the industry, she's appeared on Comedy Central, NBC's Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Dry Bar Comedy, Hulu's Up Early Tonight, and Don't Tell Comedy. Her voice is heard on SiriusXM and Spotify. 🎬 Specials: Wit Happens (Amazon Prime Video) · Hot Gnome (YouTube, 2025) 📌 Connect with Kelly MacFarland: 🌐 Website: https://kellymacfarland.com  📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/kellymackfarland  🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kellymackfarland  🎶 Hot Gnome (Album): https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-gnome/1678891234  🎶 Album: Hot Gnome —Apple Music …https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-gnome/1678891234  ⏱️ CHAPTERS 03:00 Dark Humor & Serial Killers — Why We Laugh at the Darkest Things   06:01 Dogs & Their Quirks   09:00 The Concept of Serial Killer Comedy — Where's the Line?   12:02 Kelly's Comedy Journey & Origin Story   14:51 How Her Parents Shaped Her Sense of Humor   18:00 Comparing Generations & Parenting Styles   20:54 Milk Cartons & Childhood Memories   22:32 The Milk Carton Kid & America's Most Wanted   24:00 Crime Shows vs. Comedy Specials — The Overlap   25:45 Promoting a Comedy Special — What Works?   27:00 The Pressure & Reality of Filming a Stand-Up Special   30:01 The Art & Craft of Stand-Up Comedy   33:06 The Reality of Performing Live   34:00 The Legacy of Adam Walsh   36:05 Boxing & Personal Experiences   41:11 Debate Class Dilemmas   44:15 The Art of Clean Comedy   46:56 Touring with Johnny Depp — The Inside Story   51:21 The Challenges of Comedy Introductions   54:29 Ego & Self-Perception in Comedy 🔗 HOST & SHOW LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE ...https://www.youtube.com/@rezarifts6263  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     📣 CALL TO ACTION  What hit you hardest in this episode? 👇 Was it Kelly's take on dark humor, her serial killer comedy theory, filming Hot Gnome in one take, or the Johnny Depp tour story? Drop your favorite moment below! 🔔 Subscribe + hit the bell so you never miss a Reza Rifts drop ❤️ Like this video it helps more comedy fans find us 📢 Share this with someone who loves stand-up and dark humor! #KellyMacFarland #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast

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Keith Reza sits down with stand up comedians, actors and other celebrities - this is not scripted or planned - they just rift and have fun! Subscribe rate and review!

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  • Creator
    Keith Reza
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    461
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Keith Reza 2026
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    Reza Rifts

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