Pop Culture Phenomena The Podcast Christopher Olmstead

David Bethel, author of the new book, Mapping the Night, dropped by the pod this week. Bethel talked about writing his new book, his overall writing process, how his role working within the U.S. government has helped him as a writer, his future projects, and so much more!

Luke Dimyan dropped by the pod this week to talk about playing Judas on The Chosen. Dimyan discussed auditioning for the role, what it is like to play someone who is hated by the masses, the success of The Chosen, dealing with critics of the show, and so much more!

Carolina Espiro dropped by the pod to talk about directing The Avon Lady. She discussed her inspiration for the movie, how the pandemic shifted her plans, what it was like having her mother star in the film, the challenges of being an independent filmmaker, and so much more!

Ray Proscia dropped by the pod to talk about playing Dr. Lipschitz on the hit TV show Suits. Ray also talked about auditioning for the show, meeting Rick Hoffman (Louis Litt) for the first time, his emotional scene with Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter), the show ending, the new Suits LA, and so much more!

Gilbert Saldivar dropped by the pod this week to talk about his amazing career as a dancer in the music business. Saldivar has danced on tour with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, and Jennifer Lopez. He has also performed in three Super Bowl Halftime Shows, two Olympic closing ceremonies, and he is starring opposite of Jennifer Lopez in her newest movie.

Wilf drops by the pod to talk about his time as a traitor on season 1 of The Traitors UK. He discusses the application process, what his mindset was going into the game, Maddy coming after him over and over again, backstabbing his fellow traitors, the parting gift that Kieran left at the round table, and so much more!