Christopher Atkins Tells Stories from The Blue Lagoon, Pirate Movie, Dallas, & MORE

Brad Pitt Passed a Joint & Lee Marvin Said “F You” to Robert?! | True Hollywood Stories Part 3

In Episode 37 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine share true Hollywood stories from their careers. Robert talks about landing his first starring role in The Pom Pom Girls, while Richard reflects on writing, directing, and starring in Assault of the Party Nerds. They share surreal moments with Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Lee Marvin, and Dean Martin along with wild on-set experiences that made their time in Hollywood unforgettable.

Robert Pine on CHiPs, Raising Chris Pine, His Career Journey, & MORE

In Episode 36 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Robert Pine to talk about his time on CHiPs, sharing stories about filming on closed freeways and what television was like when there were only a few networks. He reflects on how he unexpectedly got into acting, from high school plays to landing a Universal Studios contract and learning the craft through real on-set experience. Lastly, he speaks about acting running in the family, sharing pride in his children Chris Pine and Katherine Pine and what it means to support and guide them in the industry.

Anson Williams on Lizzie McGuire, Happy Days, & Intro to Acting

In Episode 35 of the Party Nerds Pop-Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Golden Globe nominee Anson Williams to talk about his journey into acting, his iconic role as Potsie on Happy Days, and his later career directing television including episodes of Lizzie McGuire, while sharing stories about breaking into Hollywood, learning on set alongside legends, and the lessons he carried from early auditions to decades in the entertainment industry.

Bruce Boxleitner Tells Stories from Tron, Cowboy Films, & His Acting Background

In Episode 34 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with legendary actor Bruce Boxleitner to reflect on his incredible journey from high school drama nerd to Hollywood icon. Bruce shares how a teacher’s belief in him led to drama school in Chicago, a one way ticket to Los Angeles, and early roles on classic shows like Hawaii Five O before landing his big break in How the West Was Won. He opens up about starring in Tron with Jeff Bridges, training for the film’s iconic disc battles, and later finding devoted fan followings through Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Babylon 5.

Christopher Atkins Tells Stories from The Blue Lagoon, Pirate Movie, Dallas, & MORE

In Episode 33 of the Party Nerds Pop Cast, Richard Gabai and Robert Carradine sit down with Chris Atkins to talk about his breakout role in The Blue Lagoon and how an unexpected audition changed his life forever. Chris walks through being cast at 18, living on a deserted island in Fiji for months, and the surreal fame that followed when the film was released. He also shares stories from his early modeling days, studio contracts, and landing iconic roles in films, television, and even earning a gold record. Lastly, Chris reflects on Hollywood full circle moments, cult classics, and why those early projects still mean so much decades later.