Ep12 - Will Friedle

Ep12 - Will Friedle

Will Friedle aka Plays With Squirrels (real fans know) sits down with Southside Jake. Famously known as Eric Matthews in Boy Meets World, he’s also voiced dozens of iconic animated characters such as Terry McGinnis in Batman Beyond and Ron Stoppable in Kim Possible.  Hear him talk about how he got started in acting as a child (1:10). Hosting Nickelodeon originals leading him to the “untitled” Ben Savage project (5:10). Getting on the job training from voice over icons like Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill (13:50). His background as a writer on multiple projects in Hollywood (20:00). Battling anxiety and how it has affected his career onscreen and off (27:10). Closes with his favorite episode of Boy Meets World (44:26).

Ep11 - Dylan and Ellery Sprayberry

Actors/siblings Dylan and Ellery Sprayberry both join Southside Jake in the studio. No sibling rivalry here. Listen to them talk about supporting each other as artists (1:40). The good and bad of not being born into the industry (11:30). Dylan’s passion for music and desire to be a renaissance man with multiple creative pursuits (14:50). What artists inspire them (18:14). Hear Ellery’s elevator pitch of her most recent writing project (21:00). How Teen Wolf came about for Dylan and Ellery’s voice acting work (26:40). The duo’s entrepreneurial endeavors and the recently released Wild Child Vegan Lip Balm and their expansion into creating digital content (39:15).

Ep10 - Colton Underwood

The Bachelor Colton Underwood sits down with Southside Jake out in LA. He talks about growing up on a farm up in Washington, IL (:55). Discusses his charity work to raise money for cystic fibrosis and the variety of ways he does so including raffling off custom jeeps and more (3:50). Football consuming his life in college and pursuing the NFL (10:05). What it was like entering the world of The Bachelorette and the craziness of becoming The Bachelor (15:40). Finishes talking about pursuing new opportunities in TV/Film (33:44).

Ep9 - Lance Bass

Lance Bass welcomes Southside Jake into his studio. The former NSYNC star is not only a well known singer but also an actor, film and television producer, author, an entrepreneur. They start the conversation with how Lance uses Cameo to give back to charities he is passionate about (2:40). His transition from Southern Baptist choir boy to German pop superstar (7:12). How NSYNC found their sound and got their big break (12:30). How his creativity led him to entrepreneurship and getting involved in a ton of different business projects (17:36). Getting behind the camera to produce movies and television. (26:00). How he trained to be an astronaut and nearly went to space. (32:30). Don't forget to check out Lance’s NEW entertainment podcast “The Daily Popcast.”

Ep8 - Dante Basco

Bangerang! Lost boy Dante Basco is an actor, writer, director, and voice actor known for such iconic roles as Rufio in Hook and the voice of Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. He chats with us about growing up in the golden era of Hip-Hop as a breakdancer and moving to LA to pursue acting with his family (2:40). The pursuit and difficulty of sustained success in Hollywood as an Asian-American Actor (12:07). Growing up in Paramount, CA and attending Orange County School of the Arts (18:00). Mentoring and creating opportunities for young Asian-American talent   (22:40). The interconnectedness of the Hip-Hop and Acting communities in the 90’s (24:14). His directorial debut and working with his siblings on his new film (35:56). Making a name for himself as a voice actor as Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender (40:36) The difference of being rich, famous, and successful in Hollywood and how being authentic can make an impact (45:50). Being a student of new media and the distinction between different types of entertainment (48:50). Check out his new book from “Rufio to Zuko” available now!