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Brent sits down again with actor and comedian Mary Kennedy, known for her work on shows like Shameless and Chippendales! They discuss: Doing standup comedy on a bus, the continuing repercussions from the Chris Rock slap a year later, how comedians have adapted, having fans from unexpected places, and theories on why pizza tastes different when made in different parts of the country. Visit the Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Mary Kennedy on IG and FB, @mkennedycomedy. Follow Brent on IG and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PART 2 with Brent sitting down again with actor Christopher Chen, known for his work on shows like Young Rock and American Auto! They discuss: Their first co-stars and guest stars, working on soap operas, their indulgent Brentfast at HomeState, what is achiote (and how do you say it?), and movie/film recommendations! Visit the Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Christopher Chen on IG, @christopher_chen. Follow Brent on IG and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brent sits down again with actor Christopher Chen, known for his work on shows like Young Rock and American Auto! They discuss: Working with The Rock, Randall Park impressions, what it's like messing up your lines in front of big stars, pro tips on getting more screen time as an actor, salting the blade and twisting the knife in scenes, Christopher's theater work, and their Brentfast meal at HomeState in Sherman Oaks! Visit the new Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Christopher Chen on IG, @christopher_chen. Follow Brent on IG and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More with Brent and composer/music director, Dan Wessels, best known for his work on Sauce Boys, and playing at Upright Citizen's Brigade and Second City Los Angeles! They discuss: their favorite rock operas, and some delightful foolishness involving Brent's unofficial rapper name. Visit the new Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actor Social Media: Instagram: @DanielTWessels, YouTube: Dan Wessels Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brent sits down with composer and music director, Dan Wessels, best known for his work on Sauce Boys, and playing at Upright Citizen's Brigade and Second City Los Angeles! They discuss: scoring music for films, being huge Meat Loaf fans, Cop Rock, cursed trees, not being allowed to quit piano lessons, what is tempeh?, and their Brentfast meal at SunCafe Organic! Visit the new Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actor SHOW NOTES: Brentfast Eatery: SunCafe Organic - suncafe.com - breakfast burrito & French toast Film/TV Recs: Critical Roll (YouTube Premium), Wayne's World, The Lord of the Rings trilogy Social Media: Instagram: @DanielTWessels, YouTube: Dan Wessels Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, more with actor Preston Hillier! Brent and Preston discuss Preston's appearance on new Hulu show Candy, including: Preston's tight ass shorts, the true story of Candy Montgomery, and does Preston have volleyball skills? For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Preston's social media: Instagram, Twitter: @PrestonHillier, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prestonjameshillier Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brent sits down with actor Preston James Hillier, known best for his work on shows like Candy, Queen of the South, Nashville, Scandal, and General Hospital! They discuss: Is Bill Murray a fan of Brentfast, working on upcoming episodes of The Walking Dead, working actors mentoring up and coming actors, TV acting all over the country, the Zaddy life, Preston looks like Kyle Chandler, the reuben sandwich, Nebraska football fans, their Brentfast meal at Garcia Bros Café! Visit the new Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actor SHOW NOTES: Brentfast Eatery:Garcia Bros Café – garciabroscafe.com, matcha green tea pancakes, meat lover’s omelet, avocado toast, strawberry lemonade Film/TV Recs: Phone (2002) Korean film, What We Do in the Shadows (FX/HULU), Rocky through Rocky IV Preston's upcoming TV appearances :The Walking Dead (AMC, final episodes start airing on Oct. 2), Panhandle (Spectrum Originals, Roku) Social Media: Instagram, Twitter: @PrestonHillier, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prestonjameshillier Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brent sits down with actor Michelle Nakamoto, best known for her work on 9- 1- 1: Lone Star, Chicago Fire, and her podcast, Error 404: Birthday Not Found. They discuss: why Rob Lowe doesn’t age, a wild haystack collision TV scene, why Michelle doesn’t know her birthday, and their Brentfast from COFAX Coffee! For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Michelle Nakamoto on Instagram: @nakamobro, @birthdaynotfound, and @memesbynakamobro. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More with our host Brent Pope in the hot seat, with special guest host Ray Stakenas! They discuss the importance of social media for actors, why Brent loves tugboats, and Meerkat Manor! For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Ray Stakenas on Twitter, @almightyray, and his audio drama website, vampiredetroit.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the season 4 premiere, and we finally get our host, actor Brent Pope, in the hot seat! He and guest host Ray Stakenas discuss: crazy stories from Brent's time in the Navy, what it's like being the new guy on an established TV show, and did Brent become friends with John Goodman? Plus, their meal from Bread & Breakfast, next to the legendary Circus Liquor. It's a Brentfast like no other! For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Ray Stakenas on Twitter, @almightyray, and his audio drama website, vampiredetroit.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More with TV writer Zora Bikangaga! Brent and Zora talk about the popularity and history of a Los Angeles staple: avocado toast. They also discuss Zora’s appearance way back in Brentfast #2, at the now defunct Steampunk Cafe, and the importance of coffeeshops where writers can feel creative. For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Zora Bikangaga on Instagram & Twitter, @zorabikangaga. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s the Brentfast season 3 finale, and it’s the return of writer, actor, comedian, Zora Bikangaga, known for his work on shows like I Love That For You, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, The First Lady, and Drunk History! They discuss: The Brentfast Mount Rushmore, are Brent & Zora woo woo?, working on season 2 of Ghosts, trending on Black Twitter, and their vegan donut Brentfast from Fōnuts! For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Zora Bikangaga on Instagram & Twitter, @zorabikangaga. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More with talent manager and producer Jess Canty! Brent and Jess play the new game called Just Jess, where Jess Canty answers trivia questions about Jess Canty or Jess from the show New Girl; it's adorkable! For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Jess Canty on Instagram, @cinterrapics, and follow her cat, Clyde, on Instagram, @oneearnofear. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brent sits down with talent manager and producer, Jess Canty! A must listen for actors! They discuss: when it’s the right time to get a manager, what you need to have ready before reaching out to a manager, what roles a manager can play in your career, the biggest mistakes that actors are making, and their beignet Brentfast from The Rising Sun. For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Jess Canty on Instagram, @cinterrapics. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More with film and TV producer, Bay Dariz! Brent and Bay talk about their experiences working on commercials, meeting interesting people on set, weird experiences both while auditioning for and shooting commercials, and the various ways that commercial projects differ from TV and film. For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Bay Dariz on Instagram and Twitter, @baydariz. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brent sits down with film and TV producer Bay Dariz, known for his work on projects like Welcome to Happiness, Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes, and the soon to be released Hypochondriac. They discuss: how producing a movie can be similar to managing a rock band, when you lose a lead actor while producing a movie, growing up in Milwaukee, and their Brentfast from Vivian’s Millennium Café! For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Bay Dariz on Instagram and Twitter, @baydariz. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More with Drunk History's Bennie Arthur. Brent and Bennie talk about being known as the mayor of a certain city from a certain TV show... you'll just have to listen to find out! Also, what's your strategy when someone out in the world says you look like someone, and that someone is actually you? And then they don't believe you? All this and more! For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Bennie Arthur on Instagram, @benniea, and on Twitter, @benniearthur. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brent sits down with actor/comedian Bennie Arthur, from shows like Drunk History, Pickle and Peanut, and The Offer. They discuss: Bennie appearing in every episode of Drunk History, what it’s like to lip synch while playing a historical figure, growing up in a one stoplight town, the new game “Eggs Benny or Bennie Arthur?”, who’s the better M*A*S*H foil, Frank Burns or Winchester, and their Brentfast from Muffin Can Stop Us! For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Bennie Arthur on Instagram, @benniea, and on Twitter, @benniearthur. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More with host Brent Pope and comedian and CEO Phil Ranta. We discuss the hilarity of Tim Robinson and his Netflix Show, I Think You Should Leave, as well as how Tim and Phil knew each other years ago, doing comedy in Detroit. For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Phil Ranta on Instagram and Twitter, @philranta. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brent sits down with CEO and comedian, Phil Ranta! They discuss: why uninvited people coming on stage is bad for comedy, the lowdown on NFTs, the legacy of MTV’s The State, Phil’s show Own Every Word, their Brentfast meal from Mel’s Drive-In, and does Brent love John Denver? For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Phil Ranta on Instagram and Twitter, @philranta. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy