Spotlight Series Episodes

Conversations with people from the entertainment industry
Oct. 12, 2018

129 - Parveen Kaur (NBC’s Manifest)

I can’t express enough how much of a delight it was to speak to my guest Parveen Kaur on this edition of The Spotlight. Together, Parveen and I talk about the new NBC show Manifest that she is on, taking …

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Oct. 10, 2018

128 - Brad Sherwood Returns... again!

When it comes to Improv comedy, Brad Sherwood is one of the best in the business and I am pleased to welcome him back into The Spotlight for the THIRD time! Together, Brad and I dive further into his time …

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Oct. 3, 2018

127 - Tyler Labine (New Amsterdam)

With me this time in The Spotlight, it was a pleasure to have actor Tyler Labine join me to talk some of his past projects as well as his current show “New Amsterdam” on NBC. We dive into some works …

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Sept. 27, 2018

126 - Pete Mitchell Returns

This time in The Spotlight, Ben is joined by artist and musician Pete Mitchell of the band No More Kings. Together they talk about Pete’s new solo album “Musings on Mars”, what the songs mean to Pete as well as …

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July 20, 2018

125 - David Koechner (Comedian/Anchorman)

Ben is joined by comedian David Koechner to talk about his current tour, getting his start in sketch and improv comedy, living in LA and some of his past projects. David also talks about Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, his annua...

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July 5, 2018

124 - Michael Carbonaro (The Carbonaro Effect)

Adam chats with magician Michael Carbonaro about his tour, which wraps up this week on the east coast. For future tour dates, go to www.michaelcarbonaro.com. They also discuss his hidden camera magic TV show “The Carbonaro Ef...

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April 3, 2018

123 - Dana DeLorenzo Returns

We kick off the newest season of The Showcast Spotlight by welcoming returning guest Dana DeLorenzo from the STARZ show “Ash vs. Evil Dead”. Together, Ben and Dana tell the story of the time they first met in person and …

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Sept. 10, 2017

122 - Peter Mensah (NBC's Midnight)

Adam is joined by Peter Mensah (@PMensahonline) to discuss the final few episodes of the premiere season of NBC’s Midnight, Texas. Peter also discusses his past works on supernatural/fantasy shows and movies as well as his li...

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Aug. 29, 2017

121 - Ben Bailey Returns

It’s Ben on Ben as our host Ben Beck is joined by return guest comedian Ben Bailey. Ben joins The Spotlight for a second time to talk the eclipse, preparing for a stand-up set, returning to host Cash Cab and …

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Aug. 5, 2017

120 - Omar Epps (Shooter)

On this edition of The Showcast Spotlight, Ben has an opportunity to speak with the one and only Omar Epps from the show “Shooter” airing on the USA Network Tuesday nights at 10 PM. Together, they talk his preparation for …

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July 11, 2017

119 - Christopher Titus (Comedian/Special Unit)

Adam and Ben talk with longtime stand-up comedian, Christopher Titus (@TitusNation). They discuss his upcoming film Special Unit, and the meaning behind it, plus his current tour. Chris also delves into his past, including hi...

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June 15, 2017

117 - Ira Rosensweig (Trial & Error)

On the latest episode, Adam talks to director Ira Rosensweig. They discuss Ira’s work as the editor, producer and director for NBC’s digital mockumentary Mystery Now, a prequel to their new comedy Trial & Error starring John ...

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May 10, 2017

116 - Brad Sherwood & Colin Mochrie Return

On this Double Sized edition of The Showcast Spotlight, we welcome DOUBLE the guests. Ben and Adam are rejoined by Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie who join the program (back to back) to promote their tour of An Evening with …

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May 9, 2017

115 - Robin Lord Taylor (Fox's Gotham)

This edition of The Showcast Spotlight welcomes a guest we’ve long anticipated having on the show, the one and only Robin Lord Taylor from FOX’s “Gotham”. Ben and Adam discuss with RLT his thoughts on playing the notorious Os...

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April 21, 2017

114 - Angelica Bridges (Kicking and Screaming)

This time around Adam and Steve speak with Angelica Bridges, one of this season’s contestants on FOX’s reality competition show, Kicking and Screaming. Angelica talks about her time on the show, what it was like trying to sur...

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