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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Welcome to your home for "Meaningful Interviews" with
Cincinnati actor and writer Steven Brittingham
A special thank you goes out tonight to actress Alexis Baca for such an enjoyable interview experience! Alexis will be the third guest of Season 7 on the podcast.
The entire episode is a reflection of Alexis’s artistic journey that began in California at age five, eventually a move to Denver years later, and finally onto a place she truly thinks of as home today in Southwest Florida.
Learn what it has been like for this very busy actress over the years as she shares her journey. Learn more about her love of “Star Wars”, her interest in poetry, and why she loves being a beach girl.
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State Of Slay blog by Carrie Genzel
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Welcome to Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham Podcast.
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Part 2 of my interview and truly in-depth conversation with Darren Anselmo is now available to listen. Part 1 covered his personal journey as a firefighter and beauty salon owner. At the conclusion, Darren discussed his decision with his family that he wanted to become an actor. In his early fifties no less!
Part 2 will cover that journey as an actor. Appearances in film, television, and numerous music videos. Why did Darren get arrested while on an acting assignment that resulted in media coverage and a looming criminal case? Find out in this in-depth interview experience as Darren offers his inspirational true story that it is never too late to pursue a goal or a dream.
Darren Anselmo (Part 2): The Journey to Become an Actor
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Steven Brittingham
Guest: Darren Anselmo
Podcast Promos by Carrie Mitchum (The Bold and The Beautiful)
Appearances by: Alexis Baca, Timothy Arminas
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
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Darren Anselmo (Part 1):
The Journey to Becoming an Actor in His Fifties
After early retirement began for Fort Lauderdale businessman Darren Anselmo, a life of leisure was an option. Why did Darren decide to become an actor in his early fifties? Find out with Darren Anselmo’s inspirational story that you are never too old to pursue a goal or a new dream.
From his time as a firefighter, elevator repairman, beauty salon owner and eventual farmer, up to his decision to become an acter after retiring is all covered on Part 1 with special guest Darren Anselmo.
Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham
Created / Produced /Edited / Hosted by Cincinnati actor and writer
Steven Brittingham
Guest: actor Darren Anselmo
Introduction by: Darren Anselmo
State Of Slay Blog promo by:
Carrie Genzel
Appearances by:
Carrie Mitchum, Alexis Baca, Patrick Arminas, and Dennis Mallen
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Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Sofia Yepes: The Low End Theory
Welcome to Season 7! Cincinnati actor and writer Steven Brittingham returns as your host with more "Meaningful Interviews."
Excited to have Colombian actor, producer and podcast host, Sofia Yepes as my special guest. This truly talented and absolutely delightful woman will be discussing her experience as co-writer, producer, and actor for the film “The Low End Theory”. Winner of the ‘Best Ensemble Cast’ at the NVISION Latino Film Festival.
Have you ever reached a crossroads in your life? A decision that must be made that will ultimately determine the rest of your life? My special guest Sofia Yepes experienced such a scenario. In a touching, unexpected moment, Sofia shares a never told before story for the first time publicly.
What was it like for Sofia to wear so many hats during production and filming? All of this and much more discussed with my special guest Sofia Yepes visitis on the premiere episode of Season 7 of Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham Podcast!
State Of Slay Blog Promo featuring Carrie Genzel:
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Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
The Real Jimmy Hollywood (2017 Classic Interview)
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Welcome Greetings by Burt Ward and Carrie Mitchum
The next classic episode from the early days of the podcast has arrived! The Real Jimmy Hollywood visited the podcast back in 2017. This is a truly fun, interesting and engaging conversation.
Featuring a new recording from me, this episode has lots of heartfelt moments, including a moment where Jimmy learns that a Hollywood legend had just passed away, and shares it with me during the interview.
Here is the description I wrote back in 2017 for the interview, which originally aired on an online radio network, recorded with equipment I no longer use today, and has not been available for a few years now:
Early this afternoon I had an amazing interview experience with Jimmy Hollywood. Trust me when I say this is one not to be missed. Jimmy is someone who has offered me a lot of encouragement and has inspired me as host of Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham.
What did my full hour interview with Jimmy result in?? His early days in broadcasting and why he still considers himself a Midwesterner by heart. His involvement with releasing the smash hit song "96 Tears" and the reasons behind why Elvis threw a Big Mac over his head.
His thoughts on what it really takes to make it in Hollywood are not to be missed. Jimmy even gets emotional when I bring up his friend Roy Orbison, in a not to be missed response. You will also find out why Jimmy wants to take me to Wendy's. Thank you goes out to Jimmy tonight. I haven't been able to stop thinking about our talk all day long!
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Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
The Last Starfighter 40th Anniversary Celebration on Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham Podcast!
Catherine Mary Stewart -
The Last Starfighter
(40th Anniversary)
Excited to announce that Catherine Mary Stewart visited the podcast to discuss in full detail the making of The Last Starfighter. This lady left her mark in the eighties with lead roles in the cult classic “Night of the Comet”, the teen comedy “Mischief”, and as the female lead in “A Weekend at Bernie’s”.
Catherine will be sharing her memories of appearing in “The Last Starfighter”. All resulting in a sentimental look back at working with co-star Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Dan O'Herlihy and working with director Nick Castle. All of this and so much more!
This beloved film tells the story of high schooler Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), who after conquering The Last Starfighter video game, suddenly finds himself transported to another planet. Where he is recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from attack.
As Alex’s love interest, my guest finds herself caught up in the thrilling action and the emotional heartfelt storyline.
Episode Produced, Edited and Hosted by Cincinnati actor and writer
Steven Brittingham
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Remembering Dennis Mallen with Steven Brittingham
Welcome Greeting by Burt Ward and Carrie Mitchum
Selected audio clips appear courtesy of Dennis Mallen
On the one-year anniversary of his fatal car accident, I will be honoring past guest actor Dennis Mallen with a special rerelease of his episode from his 2022 visit to the podcast. There will be a new opening segment on the episode featuring me. And three tribute recordings from those who knew and worked with Dennis. Thank you goes out to actress Alexis Baca, actor Patrick Arminas, and actor Darren Anselmo.
Episode Description:
I am deeply saddened to learn that past guest and actor Dennis Mallen passed away last June after suffering injuries from a car accident in Florida.
During an enlightening and informative interview just one year before his accident, Dennis shared his personal and artistic journey. Born in Newark, NJ - my guest left a profitable career in technology to seek out a commitment to acting.
A self-described method actor, Dennis touched so many in his career and he was always willing to share the lessons he learned along the way.
Our conversation was so delightful and interesting, fun and inspirational.
This special tribute for Dennis will be available on the one-year anniversary of his passing on Tuesday, June 11.
My association with Dennis was brief, yet it feels like we had hundreds of hours' worth of conversations together. Thank you for your kindness, Dennis. I can sincerely say you brightened up my world. And I will miss you.
- Host Steven Brittingham
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We love you, Dennis. And we all will miss you.
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Welcome Greeting by Burt Ward and Carrie Mitchum
Actress and aspiring filmmaker Rachel G. Whittle visits the podcast while on the road to a screening in Texas for “Protocol 7”. Based on true events, Rachel shares why her leading role has impacted her to this day, the backstory of her audition, and working with Oscar winner Eric Roberts.
Thank you goes out to actress Rachel G. Whittle for a wonderful conversation experience about her leading role in “Protocol-7”. Based on true events, a small-town mother teams up with a doctor exiled from the medical profession and a virologist turned corporate whistleblower, as they work together to hold a pharmaceutical corporation accountable for what they say are fraudulent test results for a failed mumps vaccine.
Rachel has already expressed an interest in returning to the podcast later this year to discuss an upcoming project. I can’t wait!
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Brett Newton -
An Actor’s Journey:
LA to Atlanta
Welcome Greeting by Burt Ward and Carrie Mitchum
A big thank you goes out to actor, director and writer Brett Newton for visiting me on the podcast earlier this afternoon. In a truly engaging conversation, Brett shares what the audition process is like for Atlanta based actors, while providing valuable tips for video auditions. Plus, what he learned from his time in LA and so much more!
Find out why a scene as an unsympathetic paramedic on “Glow” (Netflix) that provided him with an opportunity to say snappy dialogue in the script to another character, would instead cause upcoming guest Brett Newton a great deal of personal misery both on the set and long afterwards. It would though provide Brett with a valuable lesson that he now firmly maintains today.
Atlanta based actor Brett Newton is my guest! Brett shares his artistic journey and the lessons learned along the way. Including suggestions on how to prepare for video home auditioning.
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
A super enjoyable and in-depth conversation with Jay Lee! A deep dive conversation experience not to be missed.
Jay Lee (CSI: Vegas)
Welcome Greetings by Burt Ward and Carrie Mitchum
Conclusion by Carrie Mitchum
Selected Clips and music courtesy of CBS and CSI: Vegas
The doors may have been closed on “CSI: Vegas”, but my next guest will take you behind-the-scenes of the series when Jay Lee visits the podcast. In a truly engaging conversation, Jay shares so much during this 90 minute episode!
From his audition, encounters with William Petersen and Marg Helgenberger, working with the talented and beautiful Ariana Guerra, learning how to use actual equipment in the forensics lab, and why the cancellation has saddened the cast. All included! Jay's love for theater, his adventures becoming an actor, and a truly important perspective on life as an actor he learned that is full of meaningful benefits today and down the road.
Don’t miss guest Jay Lee as he shares his love for theater and his “CSI:Vegas” filming memories on the next episode of the podcast.
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