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I Was There Too

If you"re like Matt Gourley (Superego, Drunk History, Conan O"Brien Needs A Friend), then you know all the classic movie and television scenes so well it"s like you were in the room when they happened. Well, you weren"t. And neither was he. But the people Matt interviews were! Listen in as they tell the inside stories of how cinema and television history was made from a fly-on-the-wall perspective you"ve never heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:32

Clueless | Bring It On with Nicole Bilderback

I Was There Too ·

2023/04/25

As if! Wiggin Zup! Its been 20 years since Clueless hit theaters and changed the English language. This week actor, dancer, and martial artist Nicole Bilderback joins Matt to talk about her character Summer stealing a lit snowman, the story behind the Credit card Suck and Blow game, and the insane wardrobe budget for her character alone. Then, Nicole tells us about how the Mickey cheer/dance she prepared for her final Bring It On audition made its way into the film credits, her philanthropic

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58:48

Collected Stories Vol. 1: The Best Of I Was There Too

I Was There Too ·

2023/04/18

On a special episode of I Was There Too, Matt shares a compilation of some of the best stories from the last years guests. From the ups and downs of improvised lines with Paul F. Tompkins in There Will Be Blood, to whether Jenette Goldstein from Aliens thought her role was an immigrant alien or an extra-terrestrial alien, to tales of the infamous Schwabs Pharmacy with Matts grandmother Eleanor. Its worth revisiting if youre a regular listener and a perfect starting place for all the newbies. Plus,

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44:56

Friday the 13th with Derek Mears

I Was There Too ·

2023/04/11

Derek Mears portrayed one of the most famous slashers of all time, Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. Derek joins Matt to talk about his action hero/cartoon character approach to the character, identifying with the young Tommy in Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter, and why the original ending of the film didnt test well with audiences. Derek also tells us about encountering a curious Harrison Ford while on the set of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, how

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57:39

Deadwood with Paula Malcomson and Sarah Lund

I Was There Too ·

2023/04/04

Welcome to Deadwood! Paula Malcomson joins Matt this week to talk about the evolving, unwritten arc of her character Trixie, her favorite phrase of curse, and the tenuous future life of the show. Then, Sarah Lund tells the story of how she went from a background actor to having a bathtub fitting for her big scene. It's a tale of two whores. One, a series regular and tough as nails. The other a featured background player and fancy as a June bride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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38:41

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Josh Pais

I Was There Too ·

2023/03/28

Experience turtle power and celebrate the first and best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film with Raphael himself, actor Josh Pais. Josh talks about going from a kid who would get mugged all the time to a martial arts trained bad ass in East Village, New York City, becoming acclimated to the turtle suit, and fully committing to the emotional moment when Splinter is kidnapped. Josh also tells us about his training institution called Committed Impulse, playing Juniors lawyer in the Sopranos, and the

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49:27

A Few Good Men with Joshua Malina

I Was There Too ·

2023/03/21

You cant handle truth. That actor Joshua Malina speaks this week as he joins Matt to chat about his role as Tom in A Few Good Men. Joshua talks about being in the original Broadway production of the same name before appearing in the film, saving Aaron Sorkins life, Clint Eastwood defending his manhood on the set of In the Line of Fire, and pranking his West Wing and Scandal castmates. Plus, Matt pits Bad News Bears against Dr. Strangelove in a battle for the best character names during I Was There

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45:42

Léon: The Professional with Adam Busch

I Was There Too ·

2023/03/14

Wonderful actor and musician Adam Busch joins Matt to chat about how he went full method for his role as Manolo in Léon: The Professional. Adam talks about getting a full character background for Manolo directly from director Luc Besson, the charged sexual atmosphere on the set, Danny Aiello holding court on Ninth Avenue, and the alternate endings to the film which may or may not have included a musical number. Finally, Matt closes the show with a little taste of Eric Serra’s “The Experience of

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53:26

Better Off Dead with Diane Franklin

I Was There Too ·

2023/03/07

Magnifique! Diane Franklin, the princess of 80s movies, joins Matt to chat about her role as the French foreign exchange student Monique Junet in Better Off Dead. Diane talks about her character being an ace baseball pitcher, expert skier, and overall bad-ass, why you should have to be able to act without words, the controversy surrounding John Cusack being upset after watching Better Off Dead for the first time, and more. Diane also tells us about her cut prom scene in Bill and Teds Excellent

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56:37

Groundhog Day with Stephen Tobolowsky

I Was There Too ·

2023/02/28

Bing! Actor extraordinaire Stephen Tobolowsky joins Matt to chat about his role as Ned Ryerson, the insurance salesman who pesters Bill Murray each and every morning in Groundhog Day. Stephen talks about shooting his famous scene in every weather condition imaginable, improvising with Bill Murray, Harold Ramis as a personal hero, and much more. Stephen also tells us about his experience on Deadwood, working with a spiritually-transformed Steven Seagal, and the worst squibbing of his life. Plus, Matt

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58:45

Captain America: The Winter Soldier with D.C. Pierson

I Was There Too ·

2023/02/21

Writer and comedian D.C. Pierson joins Matt to chat about his role as Aaron, the Apple store employee who helps and potentially hinders Captain America and Black Widow on their rogue quest for information in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Their conversation on D.C.s 26 second scene of screen time covers the surprisingly good feeling you get on a trip to the Apple store, comics, their specific feelings on the Target stores in their neighborhood, and more. Plus, Matt shares a teaser from Paul F

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1:02:01

Aliens | T2 | Titanic with Jenette Goldstein

I Was There Too ·

2023/02/14

This week Jenette Goldstein joins Matt to chat about her portrayal as bad-ass Pvt. Vasquez in Aliens, John Connors foster mother in Terminator 2, and Irish Mommy in Titanic. Jenette tells us how she fell into the body building sub-culture in East London prior to being cast as Pvt. Vasquez, what it was like shooting in the huge vat of baby oil for the T-1000 in the lava bath scene, and using her own experience as a mother while putting her children to bed for the last time in Titanic. Plus, we

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46:04

The Exorcist with Eileen Dietz

I Was There Too ·

2023/02/07

Things get spooky this week as Eileen Dietz, the face of the demon Pazuzu aka Captain Howdy joins Matt to chat about being in the most famous horror movie of all time, The Exorcist. Eileen tells us the differences between the roles of Pazuzu & Captain Howdy, channeling wild animals for her improvised audition, her process with all the prosthetics, particularly with the puking apparatus, and her book Exorcising My Demons. Plus, Matt talks about the actors, directors, and composers who were

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56:17

Inglourious Basterds with Paul Rust

I Was There Too ·

2023/01/31

Prepare to be transported back to World War II as Paul Rust talks to Matt about his role as Private First Class Andy Kagan in Quentin Tarantinos Inglourious Basterds. Paul tells us about nerding out over movies with Tarantino the first time they met, having to take a 101 course in scalping, and a special gift he received from Brad Pitt. Plus, Matt goes through the names of other actors who were in talks to appear in the film in another edition of I Wasnt There Too. Hosted on Acast. See

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44:17

Goodfellas with Johnny Williams

I Was There Too ·

2023/01/24

Get yourself a good meatball hero sandwich or a bowl of pasta as you listen to Johnny Williams talk to Matt about his role as Johnny Roastbeef in Martin Scorseses Goodfellas. Well hear about the origin of the name Johnny Roastbeef, Johnnys early beginnings of owning a deli in East Harlem, meeting Scorsese & De Niro, busting balls with Joe Pesci, and his death scene which leads off one of the greatest montages in film history. Plus, Matt shares some actual fun facts about the real characters and

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1:20:13

Speed with the Passengers of Bus 2525

I Was There Too ·

2023/01/17

Pop quiz, hotshot. What has a bus, a bomb, and five fascinating interview subjects? The I Was There Too Speed Super-sode. Simone Gad, David Kriegel, Carmen Williams, Hawthorne James, and Carlos Carrasco join Matt to talk about their fateful ride on bus 2525 from the 1994 action classic. Take your seat and tilt dat booty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:28

Captain EO with Doug Benson

I Was There Too ·

2023/01/10

Happy 2015 everyone! Doug Benson is known as a lover of movies and he joined Matt this week to discuss how his love of movies lead him to be an orange dancer in the Disney multidimensional attraction Captain EO. Doug tells us about his time working as a PA for Michael Jackson, watching MJ do his signature moonwalk on the set, how Dougs views on MJ which he shared on Doug Loves Movies where badly timed, and being squibbed in Return of the Living Dead II. Plus, Matt welcomes his grandmother Eleanor

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52:19

Caddyshack with Peter Berkrot

I Was There Too ·

2023/01/03

Gather round the ol fireplace this Christmas Eve and listen to actor Peter Berkrot as he joins Matt virtually from Gloucester, Massachusetts this week to discuss his role as Angie DAnnunzio in Caddyshack. Peter tells us about how Tom Hulce got him the audition for the movie, how the infamous Bill Murray pitchfork Dalai Lama scene took 7 hours to shoot, and how through luck & editing, his role became a much larger one. Plus, Matt introduces a new segment called The King and I Was There Too, where

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46:38

The Untouchables with Melody Rae

I Was There Too ·

2022/12/27

Actress Melody Rae joins Matt via phone from Yelm, Washington this week to discuss her role as the woman with the baby carriage in the Union Station staircase shoot out in The Untouchables. Melody tells us about completely improvising her memorable scene, how she handled the explosions, baby, & squibs, and working with Kevin Costner. Plus, Matt introduces a new segment called I Was There Tune, where he is joined by his good friend/music editor/composer James Jimmy Blades Bladon to talk about

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52:00

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace with Greg Proops

I Was There Too ·

2022/12/20

The smartest man in the world, Greg Proops joins Matt this week to discuss his role as Fode in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Greg shares how he was cast alongside Scott Capurro while performing stand-up in Edinburgh around 1997, what it was like meeting George Lucas for the first time while wearing a blue latex outfit & full character makeup, and his reaction when he found out he was turned into a completely CGI character. Plus, Matt brings up the rumor of Benicio Del Toro originally

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42:04

Aliens with Ricco Ross

I Was There Too ·

2022/12/13

Actor and writer Ricco Ross joins Matt this week to discuss his role as Private Frost in the film Aliens. Ricco explains what Arcturian Poontang is and what it means to hammer some of that down, takes us through his difficult decision of turning down a role in a Stanley Kubrick film for Aliens, shares the story behind the white heart with the name Heath on his characters chest plate, and talks about what it was like working with James Cameron & Sigourney Weaver. Plus, Matt sheds some more light

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