Bleav presents On The List with Brett Gursky

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Amber Stevens West: Episode 67 Jun 21, 2021

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It’s the sixty-seventh episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Amber Stevens West talks all about her career as an actress and her new show “Run The World”, which has been so critically acclaimed it has a score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. As a surprise, Brett shows Amber his journal from first grade, which mentioned “Hollywood Squares” and her father Shadoe Stevens. Then Amber takes Brett back to the beginning to discuss how she got her start in commercials and booked her first acting jobs on the sitcom “Complete Savages” and in the movie “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift”. Amber then talks about the role that changed her life- “Ashleigh Howard” on the wildly popular show “Greek”, which ran for four seasons on ABC Family. She also chats about her movie roles in “Fired Up” , “The Amazing Spider-Man”, “The Kitchen”, and “22 Jump Street” opposite Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill. Amber then talks about her starring roles on three shows in a row: “The Carmichael Show” with Jerrod Carmichael on NBC, “Ghosted” with Craig Robinson & Adam Scott on FOX, and “Happy Together” with Damon Wayans Jr. on CBS. She also talks about her recent rom-com “Love Jacked”, where she starred opposite Shamier Anderson. Last but not least, Amber offers her advice to aspiring actors. Be sure to check out season 1 of “Run The World” now playing on STARZ, where all 8 episodes will be available July 11th.

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Lance Bass & Lisa Delcampo: Episode 66 May 17, 2021

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It’s the sixty-sixth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guests Lance Bass & Lisa Delcampo talk all about their careers and their new TV shows: “Unicorn Hunters” on Amazon Prime & “The Circle” on Netflix. Lance was previously a guest on the podcast back on Episode 10, where he shared his whole life story, including how he joined NSYNC and his experience as part of one of the biggest boy bands of all time. Brett and Lance pick up where they left off, discussing Lance’s wedding to Michael Turchin and their E! special “Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding”. They also chat about NSYNC’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as Lance’s documentary “The Boy Band Con” and his role as himself on the ABC series “Single Parents”. They also talk about Lance’s SiriusXM radio show “Dirty Pop” and his podcasts “The Daily Popcast” & “The Lance Bass Show”. Then Lance tells Brett all about his new show “Unicorn Hunters”, on which he’s part of a panel of experts called The Circle of Money as they decide on which “unicorns”- or billion dollar businesses- to invest in. Next, Brett talks to Lisa about her experience as a contestant on season 2 of “The Circle”, which has been trending as the #1 show on Netflix. Lisa shares behind-the-scenes stories about getting cast on the show, catfishing the other contestants as “Lance Bass”, and making it to the Final 5. She also discusses her newfound fame as a result of the hit show. As of May 5th, all 13 episodes of season 2 of “The Circle” are streaming on Netflix, while “Unicorn Hunters” premiered on Amazon Prime on May 10th. Be sure to check out both shows on a streaming service near you.

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Peter Facinelli: Episode 65 Apr 26, 2021

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It’s the sixty-fifth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Peter Facinelli talks all about his career as both an actor and a director. Peter takes Brett behind-the-scenes of his latest movie “The Vanished”, which he wrote, directed, produced, and stars in. He talks about pivoting from acting to directing, the real-life incidents that inspired the script, and how he put together his cast, including Thomas Jane, Anne Heche, & Jason Patric. Then Peter takes Brett back to the beginning, from growing up in Queens, New York, to studying theater at NYU, to ultimately landing his first acting job on an episode of “Law & Order”. Peter and Brett discuss his big break in one of Brett’s favorite movies of all time “Can’t Hardly Wait” and what it was like playing the iconic role of “Mike Dexter”. They also discuss the wildest time in his career- Filming the hugely successful 5-movie “Twilight” franchise at the same time as his 7 seasons on the Emmy-winning Showtime series “Nurse Jackie”. They also discuss his many other TV shows, like “Fastlane” with Tiffani Thiessen, “Six Feet Under” with Lauren Ambrose, “Damages” with Glenn Close, “Glee” with Lea Michele & Naya Rivera, and “Supergirl” with Melissa Benoist. Last but not least, Peter offers his advice to aspiring actors. Be sure to check out “The Vanished” now streaming on Netflix.

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Max Adler: Episode 64 Apr 19, 2021

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It’s the sixty-fourth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Max Adler talks all about his career as an actor. Max takes Brett behind-the-scenes of his latest film “The Trial of the Chicago 7”, which is nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. He talks about working with Aaron Sorkin, who wrote and directed the movie, as well as his co-stars like Sacha Baron Cohen. Brett and Max also go over this year’s Oscar nominations and make some predictions in the major categories. Then Max takes Brett back to the beginning, to his days growing up in Arizona and how he ended up making the move to Hollywood after high school. Max talks about the audition that changed his life, scoring him the role of “David Karofsky” on “Glee”, and what it meant to him to play such a groundbreaking role on the Emmy-winning television series. Max also discusses other roles he loved to play, including “Tank” on the hit show “Switched At Birth” and “Jimmy Stefanik” in the hit movie “Sully”, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks. Last but not least, Max offers his advice to aspiring actors. Be sure to check out “The Trial of the Chicago 7” now streaming on Netflix and tune in to the 93rd Oscars on Sunday April 25th.

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Brad Furman: Episode 63 Apr 09, 2021

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It’s the sixty-third episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Brad Furman talks all about his career as a director. Brad takes Brett behind-the-scenes of his latest film “City of Lies”, which stars Johnny Depp & Forest Whitaker and tells the inside story of the investigations into the still-unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur & The Notorious B.I.G. They also discuss the long road it took to finally get the movie released. Then Brad takes Brett back to the beginning, to his days growing up in Philly, attending film school at NYU, and ultimately moving to Hollywood for a job as Julia Roberts’ assistant. Brad then explains how he got his first movie made: “The Take” starring John Leguizamo & Rosie Perez. Then Brad gives Brett the inside scoop on his next three films: “THE LINCOLN LAWYER” starring Matthew McConaughey & Ryan Phillippe, “RUNNER RUNNER” starring Ben Affleck & Justin Timberlake, and “THE INFILTRATOR” starring Bryan Cranston. Brad also chats about directing Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?” music video. Last but not least, Brad offers his advice to aspiring filmmakers. Be sure to check out “City of Lies” available on VOD on April 9th.

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Emmanuelle Chriqui: Episode 62 Apr 05, 2021

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It’s the sixty-second episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Emmanuelle Chriqui talks all about her career as an actress. Emmanuelle tells Brett about accepting the offer to play the role of “Lana Lang” on the new, hit series “Superman & Lois”, which was renewed for season two after airing just one episode. Then Emmanuelle takes Brett back to the beginning, including her upbringing in Toronto and how she ultimately became a professional actress. Emmanuelle goes in-depth about how she got the role of “Sloan” on “Entourage” and what her experience was like working on the Emmy-winning HBO comedy series, which aired for 8 seasons, plus a movie. Emmanuelle also shares behind-the-scenes stories from all of her movies, including “On The Line” with Lance Bass, “Waiting” with Ryan Reynolds, “In The Mix” with Usher, “You Don’t Mess With The Zohan” with Adam Sandler, and “Cadillac Records” with Adrien Brody & Beyoncé. Last but not least, Emmanuelle shares her advice for aspiring actors. Don’t miss “Superman & Lois” Tuesday nights on The CW. (It returns May 18th)

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Soleil Moon Frye: Episode 61 Feb 22, 2021

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It’s the sixty-first episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Soleil Moon Frye talks all about her life as both an actress and a documentary filmmaker. She first came into our lives as the lovable “Punky Brewster” in 1984, starring in the hit NBC series for 4 successful seasons. Now, “Punky Brewster” is back with an all-new reboot (or “continuation”) on Peacock, premiering February 25th. If that’s not enough, Soleil also took her own personal home video footage from the ‘90s and turned it into a documentary called “Kid 90”, which premieres March 12th on Hulu. Soleil takes Brett back to the beginning, telling him how she got her start in show business, including the very first “Punky Brewster” audition. She talks about working with her original “Punky Brewster” castmates, including George Gaynes, Susie Garrett, and Cherie Johnson, who is back for the reboot. Also starring in the reboot: Freddie Prinze Jr. as Punky’s ex-husband. Soleil also discusses growing up famous, with actor friends like Leonardo DiCaprio (an executive producer of “Kid 90”), Seth Green (a guest star on the new “Punky Brewster”), Jenny Lewis, David Arquette, and Brian Austin Green. Then, Soleil and Brett talk about her guest appearances on iconic TV shows like “The Wonder Years”, “Saved By The Bell”, and “Friends”, as well as her 3-season run on the hit series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”. They also discuss Soleil’s involvement with Sean Penn’s relief effort Core, and how her mom taught her about giving back from a young age. Don’t miss the return of “Punky Brewster” on February 25th on Peacock or the premiere of “Kid 90” on March 12th on Hulu.

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Carl Radke & Lindsay Hubbard: Episode 60 Feb 15, 2021

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It’s the sixtieth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guests Carl Radke & Lindsay Hubbard talk all about their experience as the stars of Bravo’s hottest reality show “Summer House”, giving Brett all the behind-the-scenes inside scoop. Since Brett knew both of them before they were ever on television, Carl & Lindsay discuss their lives prior to joining the show. Like Brett, Carl attended the Newhouse School at Syracuse University and majored in Television/Radio/Film, before moving to LA. Lindsay also lived in LA and worked as a publicist on countless star-studded projects, including the Muscle Milk Fitness Retreat with Brett. Then, Carl & Lindsay take a trip down memory lane and talk about their favorite moments from the first four seasons of “Summer House”. Then they give some insight into what viewers can expect on the current fifth season, which was filmed during quarantine, and discuss the staying power of the show. They also get personal, with Carl discussing his sobriety and Lindsay discussing her recent break-up. If you love “Summer House”, you’ll love learning things about Carl & Lindsay that you never knew before. Be sure to tune in to “Summer House” Thursday nights on Bravo.

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Dane Cook: Episode 59 Nov 19, 2020

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It’s the fifty-ninth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Dane Cook talks all about his 30-year career as a stand-up comedian and an actor. Dane offers behind-the-scenes stories from his recent "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" virtual table read with Sean Penn, Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts. Then Dane takes Brett back to the beginning, from his childhood in Boston to his first open mic night at a comedy club. Dane chats about his first job on TV- the ABC sitcom "Maybe This Time" with Betty White, as well as his first appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman". Then Dane takes us through each of his comedy albums and specials, including "Harmful If Swallowed", "Retaliation", "Vicious Circle", "Rough Around the Edges", "Isolated Incident", and "Troublemaker". Dane and Brett also talk about all of his movies, including "Waiting", "Employee of the Month", "Mr. Brooks", "Good Luck Chuck", "Dan In Real Life", and "My Best Friend's Girl". Dane also discusses his role as Dusty Crophopper in the Disney/Pixar movies "Planes" and "Planes: Fire and Rescue". Dane and Brett also talk about the Netflix documentary they worked on together- "The American Meme"- and how Dane used MySpace to build his fanbase early on in his career. It's an extensive interview with lots of never-before-heard stories and a discussion about Dane's upcoming as-yet-untitled autobiography. Last but not least, Dane also offers his advice to all aspiring entertainers.

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Cody Calafiore: Episode 58 Nov 11, 2020

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It’s the fifty-eighth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Cody Calafiore talks all about his recent win on Big Brother: All Stars. Cody discusses the differences between his experiences on Big Brother 16 (where he won 2nd place) and Big Brother 22 (where he just won 1st place) and what it was like to come back this year as an All-Star. He discusses what his strategy was to win the latest season and also weighs in on each of his 4 Head of Households. Cody shares his feelings about each of his Big Brother housemates and how he chose which ones to start alliances with. He also talks about how he decided to take Enzo Palumbo to the Final 2. (Fun fact: Cody, Enzo, and Brett are all Jersey guys.) Last but not least, Cody offers his advice to aspiring reality stars and actors.

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