I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About

Welcome to Episode 11 (Part 1) of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About! 🎙️
A very special bonus episode.

This week’s guest is the absolutely wonderful Kirsten Vangsness, an actor you’ll know and love as Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds.

Here’s how the show works. Every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan, just real conversation.

This chat with Kirsten was honest, funny, and genuinely meaningful. We talked about her journey with Garcia, what that character has meant to peop...

Welcome to Episode 10 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About! 🎙️

This week’s guest is the wonderful Nick Marini — an actor you might recognise from Cobra Kai or Chicago Med.

Here’s how the show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversation.

My chat with Nick was surprisingly sweet and genuinely wholesome. We talked about his acting career, what life was like growing up, and shared plenty of heart-warming memories and moments along the way.

Welcome to Episode 9 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About! 🌌

This week’s guest is the amazing Mynor Luken — actor and performer you might recognise from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Here’s how the show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversation.

With Mynor, things got raw and real. We talked about his upbringing, the impact of trauma, and how Star Trek has shaped the way he sees the world. It’s honest, vulnerabl...

Welcome to Episode 8 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About!

This week’s guest is the brilliantly nerdy JR Williams — actual play creator and all-round chaos connoisseur behind Nomads of the Multiverse, a TTRPG series blending big space energy, deep lore, and epic dice rolls.

Here’s how the show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversation.

With JR, we went full nerd mode — diving into the world of tabletop roleplaying games, building fiction...

Welcome to Episode 7 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About!

This week’s guest is the amazing Nicole Pacent — actor and advocate who you might recognise from Criminal Minds: Evolution, where she plays Rebecca Wilson.

The way this show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversation.

With Nicole, we dived into some big ones: the importance of found family, building healthy relationships, and an absolutely wild discussion on cults and communes. It was the kind...

Welcome to Episode 6 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About!

This week’s guest is the multi-talented Justin Mane — actor, stunt performer, professional wrestler, and personal trainer. You might’ve seen him in Chicago PD, American Rust, and Deadlock.

The way this show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversation.

With Justin, we smashed through two big ones: his strong (and hilarious) views on cheese 🧀, and an honest, thoughtful chat about men’s mental health. So...

Welcome to Episode 5 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About!

This week’s guest is the endlessly creative Amy Vorpahl — actor, writer, musician, and self-described professional nerd. She’s brought her unique spark to the world of Dungeons & Dragons (yes, official content), music, comedy, and so much more.

The way this show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversation.

With Amy, the conversation was as random and joyful as you’d expect. We went from emo...

Welcome to Episode 4 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About!

This week’s guest is the brilliant Rebekah Kennedy — you might know her from Criminal Minds, Law and Order: SVU, Station 19, or her standout roles in horror films like Two Witches, The Veil, and Crust. She’s one of those actors who disappears into every role, and sitting down with her was such a treat.

The way this show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversat...

Welcome to Episode 3 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About!

This week I’m joined by actor, voice-over artist, and podcast extraordinaire Hal Lublin. You’ve probably heard his voice more times than you realise — from The Thrilling Adventure Hour and Welcome to Night Vale to cartoons and beyond.

As always, my guests each send me five possible topics, but I don’t pick one until we start recording. No prep. No script. Just an honest, unscripted conversation to see where it goes.

We set out to talk about Hal’s professional...

Welcome to Episode 2 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About!

I’m joined by musician, composer, and actor Brian Field! His work has been performed across the globe, he’s composed for stage, screen, and the concert hall, and his environmental initiative Passions for our Tortured Planet supports climate advocacy through music. You can find out more about his work at brianfield.com.

As always, my guests send me five possible topics, but I don’t pick one until we start recording. No prep. No script. Just an honest, unscripted conversation to see where...

Actor, filmmaker, and teacher Barton Bund joins me for the very first episode of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About!

You might recognise Barton from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dunes, Age of Ice, and more. Each guest on this show sends me five possible topics — but I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep. No script. Just an honest, unscripted conversation to see where it goes.

This time, we landed on method acting — from extreme Hollywood stories to Barton’s own experiences and thoughts on the craft. We ta...