Bleav presents On The List with Brett Gursky

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Evan Antin: Episode 57 Oct 31, 2020

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It’s the fifty-seventh episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Evan Antin talks all about his career as a vet, as the star of the Animal Planet series “Evan Goes Wild”, and as the author of the new book “World Wild Vet”. He also talks about what it’s like to be named People magazine’s “Sexiest Vet Alive”. Evan shares stories about how his love of animals began as a kid, how he studied exotics in Australia and Tanzania during college, and how he ultimately decided to become a vet. Evan also talks about meeting his childhood hero Arnold Schwarzenegger and being mistaken for Superman star Henry Cavill. Then Evan takes us behind-the-scenes of his Animal Planet TV show “Evan Goes Wild”, where he got to check animal encounters off his wildlife bucket list. He also discusses his brand new book “World Wild Vet”, which takes readers all over the world on Evan’s adventures. Evan talks about the importance of wildlife conservation, as well as his own brand of safe pet products called Happy Pet. Evan also offers his advice to current pet owners, potential pet owners, and aspiring vets. Plus, a special appearance by Brett's dog Buddy!

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Kristin Cavallari: Episode 56 Oct 19, 2020

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It’s the fifty-sixth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Kristin Cavallari talks all about her career as a reality TV star, an actress, a host, and a New York Times bestselling author. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her three hit TV series- "Laguna Beach", "The Hills", and "Very Cavallari". She also discusses her three bestselling books- "Balancing In Heels", "True Roots", and her latest cookbook "True Comfort". While chatting about her new book, Kristin explains how she makes comfort foods with healthy ingredients. Then Kristin and Brett "go back... back to beginning" and discuss how she was first discovered by MTV for "Laguna Beach" when she was a junior in high school- and everything it led to. They also talk about her acting career, including the "Van Wilder" prequel and playing herself on the TV show "The League". She also shares her experiences on "Dancing With The Stars" and as a red carpet commentator on the E! network. Kristin explains that the thing she's most proud of professionally is her lifestyle brand Uncommon James and she offers her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Frank Coraci: Episode 55 Oct 31, 2019

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It’s the fifty-fifth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Frank Coraci (“Hot Air”) talks all about his career as a movie director. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from his latest movie "Hot Air" starring Steve Coogan. Then he goes back to beginning and talks all about his days at NYU, where he met his friend & future collaborator Adam Sandler. Together they would go on to make the movies "The Wedding Singer" with Drew Barrymore, "The Waterboy" with Kathy Bates, "Click" with Kate Beckinsale, "Blended" as a reunion with Drew, and "The Ridiculous 6" for Netflix. Frank also discusses his very first movie "Murdered Innocence" and how it came to be. He then gives the inside scoop on his movie "Around the World in 80 Days" starring Coogan and Jackie Chan, as well as "The Zookeeper" & "Here Comes The Boom", both starring Kevin James. Frank also offers his advice to aspiring directors. Be sure to check out "Hot Air" on iTunes and Amazon now.

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Gene Stupnitsky: Episode 54 Aug 16, 2019

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It’s the fifty-fourth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Gene Stupnitsky (“Good Boys”) talks all about his career as a writer and director. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the making of his feature directorial debut "Good Boys"- an R-rated comedy starring kids. He discusses writing the script with his writing partner Lee Eisenberg, bringing Seth Rogen on as a producer, and casting the kids, including Jacob Tremblay. Then Gene takes Brett back to the beginning, where he grew up in Chicago as a self-proclaimed "comedy nerd", and how an internship with his mentor & friend Harold Ramis set him on the path for his career. Gene talks about starting out as an assistant on "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and how his TV spec "Lonnie and Gordo" led to a writing job on "The Office". Brett and Gene chat about the famous "Dinner Party" episode- written by Gene & Lee- which Rolling Stone calls "the greatest 'Office' episode ever". They also discuss the HBO series "Hello Ladies"- created by Gene, Lee, & Stephen Merchant- which Brett and Gene worked on together, and which is how they became friends. Other projects they discuss: "Year One", "Bad Teacher", and "SMILF". Gene also offers advice to aspiring writers and directors. Be sure to check out "Good Boys" when it hits theaters August 16th.

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Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg: Episode 53 May 21, 2019

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It’s the fifty-third episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guests Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg (“Cobra Kai”) talk all about their careers as writers and directors. They share behind-the-scenes stories from all of their projects, including the “Harold & Kumar” trilogy, “American Reunion” (the 4th film in the “American Pie” franchise), and “Blockers”. They discuss how they came up with the idea for their hit TV series “Cobra Kai” (based on the “Karate Kid” movies), how they got Ralph Macchio & William Zabka to reprise their iconic roles as “Daniel LaRusso” & “Johnny Lawrence”, and how they cast the new characters. Brett asks them the question everybody’s thinking: Will Elisabeth Shue be back as “Ali”? Jon & Hayden also reveal “the legend of Brett Gursky” that they created on the set of “Harold & Kumar 2”. And they take Brett back to the beginning, to when they first became friends at Randolph High School in New Jersey, and how it ultimately led them to Hollywood. Last but not least, they give their advice to aspiring filmmakers.

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Jonathan Kite: Episode 52 Apr 16, 2019

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It’s the fifty-second episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Jonathan Kite ("2 Broke Girls") talks about his career as both an actor and a stand-up comic. Jonathan discusses growing up in Chicago and the theater program in high school that helped him find his calling. He also shares his story of moving to LA and getting his start in the entertainment industry. Jonathan tells Brett about his sketch comedy show with Jamie Foxx, his guest spots on the Disney Channel series “Suite Life on Deck” and “Wizards of Waverly Place”, and finally his big break on the hit CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls”. He discusses his 6 seasons on the show, acting alongside Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, and love interest Jennifer Coolidge. He also gives advice to aspiring actors and comedians.

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Jonathan Sadowski: Episode 51 Apr 04, 2019

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It’s the fifty-first episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Jonathan Sadowski ("Young & Hungry") talks about his career as an actor, how he got started, and what brought him to where he is today. Jonathan shares the story of how he played Brett Gursky on "Entourage"- and how they've been friends ever since. Jonathan discusses growing up in Chicago, moving to LA, and booking his very first role on "NCIS". He shares behind-the-scenes stories about all the roles that followed- from TV shows like "American Dreams" with Brittany Snow to movies like "She's The Man" with Amanda Bynes & Channing Tatum and "Live Free or Die Hard" with Bruce Willis. Brett and Jonathan also talk about his sitcoms "Shit My Dad Says" with William Shatner and "Young & Hungry" with Emily Osment, which just completed its successful 5-season run on Freeform. Jonathan also reveals his next sitcom: "Patty's Auto", coming soon to FOX.

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Charlie Wachtel: Episode 50 Mar 27, 2019

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It’s the fiftieth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Charlie Wachtel talks about winning the Oscar this year for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Blackkklansman". He shares behind-the-scenes stories about writing the screenplay, meeting the real Ron Stallworth, and eventually collaborating with Jordan Peele & Spike Lee. Charlie tells Brett how he and his writing partner David Rabinowitz first came up with the idea for the movie and what it felt like to finally see the finished product at the Cannes Film Festival. He also reflects on his journey to winning the Oscar- and reveals what he would have said in his acceptance speech. He talks about bringing his parents to the Academy Awards, who they hung out with at the after parties, and who surprisingly snubbed him. Brett and Charlie, both from the same hometown of East Brunswick, New Jersey, reminisce about how Brett encouraged Charlie to move to Los Angeles and got him his first internship. Charlie also reveals what's up next for him and his writing partner.

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Jaime Ray Newman & Guy Nattiv: Episode 49 Mar 18, 2019

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It’s the forty-ninth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guests Jaime Ray Newman & Guy Nattiv talk about winning Oscars this year for Best Live Action Short for their movie “Skin”. They share behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the short film, as well as the feature film- also called “Skin”- which will be in theaters everywhere on July 26th. Guy discusses being born & raised in Israel and how it led to him becoming a director. Jaime tells Brett how she wanted to be an actress since the age of 10 when her dad brought her on a birthday trip to Los Angeles and they ended up at a taping of the pilot for “Saved By The Bell”. Jaime discusses her first movie role opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You Can”, as well as her starring roles on the hit TV shows “Eastwick”, “Drop Dead Diva”, “Wicked City”, “Bates Motel”, “Midnight Texas”, and Marvel’s “The Punisher” on Netflix. Jaime’s parents Fred & Marsha also make appearances- Fred takes us through his FaceTime call with Jaime & Guy from backstage at the Oscars, while Marsha explains how the family navigated Jaime’s childhood acting career in Michigan.

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Tinashe: Episode 48 Mar 11, 2019

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It’s the forty-eighth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky. This week's guest Tinashe goes in-depth about her career as a musician and an actress. She explains how she got her start and talks about everything from the release of her first hit single "2 On" to her starring role as Mimi in "Rent" on Fox. Brett and Tinashe also share never-before-heard stories from their recent trip to Fiji.

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