Still Here Hollywood

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10 Minute Takes - Steven Weber "Wings" "Chicago Hope" 2 of 7 Jul 14, 2025

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In this revealing episode of Still Here Hollywood, actor Steven Weber (Wings, Chicago Med, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) sits down with Steve Kmetko for a deep and often hilarious dive into the roots of his showbiz journey — from performing toothpaste commercials in the '60s to delivering powerhouse performances on Broadway and TV. Weber opens up about chasing his parents’ approval through performance, getting his start at the “liberal Juilliard” (SUNY Purchase), working with Mel Brooks on The Producers, his standout role on Studio 60, and the industry wisdom he's picked up along the way. With stories about audition flubs, dog parenting (meet Cat the dog), navigating fame, and his unexpected moments with legends like Teri Garr and Nathan Lane, this episode blends heart, humor, and Hollywood nostalgia in the best way possible. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #Studio60 #TheProducers #WingsTVShow #ChicagoMed #BroadwayStories #HollywoodIcons #90sSitcoms #ActorInterview #BehindTheScenes #TVLegends #MelBrooks #StevenWeberInterview Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Minute Takes - Steven Weber "Wings" "Chicago Med" 3 of 7 Jul 14, 2025

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In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steven Weber (Wings, Chicago Med, Studio 60) dives into his most memorable celebrity run-ins—from spotting Dolly Parton mid-traffic rant, to brushing elbows with Barbara Streisand, Kathy Bates, and Stephen Soderbergh—all while still geeking out like the lifelong fan he is. Steven and host Steve Kmetko swap unbelievable Hollywood moments, discuss their mutual love of dogs (meet “Cat the dog”), and wax nostalgic about Chicago’s theater scene, including the legendary Second City, Steppenwolf, and Goodman Theatre. Weber reflects on his improv roots, regrets about fanboying too hard, and why being cast as “the affable jerk” was both a blessing and a typecast. This episode is a wild ride through Hollywood history, fan encounters, and aging in an industry that doesn’t always age with you. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #CelebrityStories #WingsTVShow #ChicagoMed #BarbaraStreisand #DollyParton #StephenSoderbergh #SecondCityChicago #SteppenwolfTheatre #ImprovComedy #HollywoodIcons #BehindTheScenes #TVLegends #BroadwayToHollywood #ActorInterview #StevenWeberInterview Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Minute Takes - Steven Weber "Wings" "Chicago Med" 4 of 7 Jul 14, 2025

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In this deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation on Still Here Hollywood, Steven Weber (Wings, The Shining, Single White Female) opens up to Steve Kmetko about the roles that shaped—and haunted—his career. From his infamous death-by-stiletto scene in Single White Female to portraying Jack Torrance in Stephen King's The Shining miniseries, Weber reflects on what he’d do differently today, wishing he'd taken himself more seriously as an actor. He shares his admiration for great directors who bring out an actor’s best, his dream of working with someone who truly “gets” him, and his love of old-school Hollywood storytelling. Along the way, Weber and Kmetko dive into everything from the legacy of Hitchcock and Patricia Hitchcock to Weber’s fanboy meltdown meeting Stephen Soderbergh. The episode also takes a powerful turn as Kmetko bravely shares his recent stroke story and the miracle that followed. With reflections on regret, reinvention, and creative hunger, this is one of the most compelling and human interviews yet. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #TheShining #SingleWhiteFemale #JackTorrance #StephenKing #ClassicMovies #HollywoodReflections #TVIcons #StrokeRecovery #StephenSoderbergh #BridgetFonda #JenniferJasonLeigh #Hitchcock #BehindTheScenes #ActorInterview #StevenWeberInterview Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 M inute Takes - Steven Weber "Wings" "Chicago Med" 5 of 7 Jul 14, 2025

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In this heartfelt and deeply human episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steven Weber opens up to Steve Kmetko about life after the spotlight, parenting two gifted musician sons, navigating middle age, and learning how to embrace vulnerability in a world that doesn't always reward it. Weber reflects on the humor and humility of growing older, seeing his mother in the mirror, and being the “old guy” breaking up a mosh pit at his son's indie show. The conversation takes a powerful turn as Steve shares his personal story of surviving a stroke and the perspective that came with it. Weber gets candid about his complicated relationship with his ex-wife—still close, still connected, still family—and how that emotional maturity stands in stark contrast to the “affable jerk” roles he was once typecast in. With raw honesty and flashes of wit, this episode explores mortality, love, reinvention, and the surprising clarity that comes with surviving the hard stuff. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #ActorInterview #StrokeRecovery #ParentingMusicians #AgingInHollywood #LoveAndLoss #RelationshipGoals #TheShining #WingsTVShow #ChicagoMed #MoshingDad #EmotionalGrowth #HollywoodReflections #StevenWeberInterview #VulnerabilityMatters #LateCareerTruths Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Minute Takes - Steven Weber "Wings" "Chicago Med" 6 of 7 Jul 14, 2025

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In this honest and reflective Still Here Hollywood episode, Steven Weber pulls back the curtain on fame, failure, and finding your footing after the spotlight dims. He shares his nuanced views on marriage, calling it “too easy” and often misunderstood—advocating instead for emotional honesty over ceremony. Weber talks candidly about the end of Wings after eight seasons of Must-See TV glory, the industry’s shifting expectations, and the harsh realization that success doesn’t always guarantee the next great role. He recalls his post-Wings comedy Cursed, the ups and downs of early 2000s TV, and the delusion that success would be permanent. He also reveals the most powerful advice he’s received—and now lives by: Be nice. This industry remembers. With stories about Mel Brooks, Barbara Streisand, and the real value of humility, this episode is a masterclass in staying grounded when the spotlight fades. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #WingsTVShow #MarriageAdvice #HollywoodCareer #LifeAfterTV #BeNice #MelBrooks #CursedNBC #MustSeeTV #StevenWeberInterview #TVIcons #BehindTheScenes #HollywoodReflections #ActorAdvice Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Minute Takes - Steven Weber "Wings" "Chicago Med" 7 of 7 Jul 14, 2025

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In this moving conclusion to Still Here Hollywood, Steven Weber shares a lifetime’s worth of insight with host Steve Kmetko—tackling the complexity of happiness, the toll of success, the loss of Studio 60 co-star Matthew Perry, and what it means to stay grounded in a world built for distraction. Weber opens up about learning to live with more intention, finding joy in travel and family rather than fame, and why getting out of your American bubble might be the most important thing a person can do. He speaks candidly about digital rage culture, the disappearance of reflection in an always-on media landscape, and his own struggles to stay empathetic in a time of outrage. With humor, depth, and surprising vulnerability, Weber proves that happiness isn’t loud, it’s earned—and that real success has more to do with balance than buzz. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #MatthewPerry #Studio60 #Happiness #DigitalBurnout #Empathy #AgingInHollywood #ActorInterview #Barcelona #WingsTVShow #MentalHealth #Gratitude #HollywoodReflections #StevenWeberInterview #MustSeeTV Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Minute Takes - Natasha Henstridge "Species" 1/4 Jul 07, 2025

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From 'Species' to Still Here: Natasha Henstridge Opens Up | Still Here Hollywood: 10 Minute Takes Actress Natasha Henstridge gets real about her breakout role in Species, the emotional weight of overnight fame, and how a single screening almost derailed her relationship with the film. In this powerful short take from the full Still Here Hollywood episode, Natasha shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Bruce Willis (The Whole Nine Yards), reflects on the legacy of Species, and opens up about the shock of seeing herself on the big screen for the first time. Plus, she candidly discusses Harvey Weinstein, the impact of Matthew Perry’s passing, and how fame hit differently at 19. Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Minute Takes - Natasha Henstridge "Species" 2/4 Jul 07, 2025

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From Newfoundland to Hollywood: Natasha Henstridge Gets Personal | Still Here Hollywood: 10 Minute Takes In this heartfelt chapter, Species star Natasha Henstridge opens up about her deep Canadian roots, growing up in freezing Alberta, and how a massive family WhatsApp group keeps her grounded. She shares emotional memories of her friend and The Whole Nine Yards co-star Matthew Perry — including a behind-the-scenes story from their kissing scene and his quiet struggles with fame. Plus, Natasha gets honest about Hollywood burnout, the challenges of being recognized, and why she’s still deeply grateful for her acting journey — even when she doesn’t want to memorize lines. It’s cozy, candid, and full of humanity. Natasha Henstridge interview, Matthew Perry tribute, The Whole Nine Yards, Canadian celebrities, Newfoundland actress, Hollywood behind the scenes, Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko, 10 Minute Takes, actress memories, life after fame, celebrity family life, winter in Alberta, mental health and fame, Cannes Film Festival stories Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Minute Takes "Natasha Henstridge "Species" 3/4 Jul 07, 2025

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Natasha Henstridge on Power, Pain & Moving Forward | Still Here Hollywood: 10 Minute Takes In this raw and revealing chapter, Species star Natasha Henstridge opens up about the darker side of Hollywood — including her personal experiences with Harvey Weinstein and the emotional weight of coming forward. Natasha reflects on the lingering fear and stigma survivors still face, why she chose to speak up, and how she’s moved forward while continuing to protect and support young actresses. She also shares the dream actors she’s never worked with (yes, she’s Team All the Kates) and why Colin Farrell gets a special shout-out — much to her boyfriend’s amusement. Plus, Natasha gives us a sneak peek at her new indie projects, a Christmas movie she’s producing, and her no-filter advice on surviving Hollywood. Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Minute Takes - Natasha Henstridge "Species" 4/4 Jul 07, 2025

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Beauty, Motherhood & the Tongue Scene: Natasha Henstridge Gets Real | Still Here Hollywood: 10 Minute Takes

In this final chapter, Natasha Henstridge opens up about parenting challenges, Hollywood pressure, and the blessing (and burden) of beauty in the age of social media. From raising two sons with learning differences to that unforgettable Species tongue-through-the-head scene, Natasha blends wit and wisdom like only she can. She shares the hilarious story of her son's one-and-done acting experience, her surprise date plans with her boyfriend (a.k.a. Boo Boo), and her advice to young women struggling with self-image. Plus: why she’s de-cluttering her life, her thoughts on legacy, and what it really means to be still here.

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Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

https://stillherehollywood.com

http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood

Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com

Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com

Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.