In today's episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Melissa Niece Smith, the cohost of this episode, are joined by Rachel Kylian, a French American actress, writer, and producer. Kylian has starred in a variety of films, including the comedy "Almost Christmas" (Universal), "The Wrong Man" (Lifetime), and "The Climb" (Sony Pictures Classics). Rachel Kylian shares her powerful insights on her experience being in the movie Almost Christmas, the people who inspire her, how she started the performing arts, how she managed to get an agent in L.A, the acting classes she signed up for, her modeling to acting transition, her thoughts on her role as a German assistant on MacGyver and challenging role that she would love to do. Rachel also sheds more light on her current and future projects, shows she would love to be on, is she is still a model? what it felt like to be Danny Glover’s love interest in the movie Almost Christmas, the movie Voodoo, facts we don’t know about her, who she would love to do a movie with, if her American dream is worth it, how she deals with rejection and three people she would have dinner with and why. Notable Quotes (02:03) “If you have a dream, just go out and pursue your dream.” (02:18) “When you set your mind to anything, you can achieve it.” (11:19) “If you have a dream, make it happen.” (13:01) “The more training, the better.” (15:34) “Everybody has an opportunity; there is so much work, so much content with the platforms.” (26:28) “That’s how you grow when you challenge yourself doing things you’ve never done and you learn.” (31:50) “It’s not that hard if you want it.” (36:33) “Acting is all about networking.” (38:06) “It’s harder to be an actor than to be a champion.” Resources Mentioned The Dream The movie “Almost Christmas” Lipstick Trailer Connect with Rachel Kylian Website: www.rachelkylian.com Instagram @rachelkylianfilmandtv X: https://twitter.com/rachelkylian YouTube @rachelkylian Facebook @rachelkylianofficial

In this episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Melissa Niece Smith, the co-host for this episode, are joined by Rex Smith, a well-known American actor, singer, and artist. With his charm and many talents, he has won the hearts of people all over the world. He is also well-known for playing Jesse Mach on the 1985 TV series Street Hawk. He was the first actor to portray the Marvel Comics character Daredevil in live action. He is also a singer and a stage actor. In 1979, he released a single from the television movie Sooner or Later titled “You Take My Breath Away” which peaked at number 10 on the “Billboard” Hot 100. The song was included on the platinum-selling Sooner or Later album also named after the movie.In today’s episode, Rex talks about how he was able to balance acting and his life, his divorce story, his advice to young performers, and what he would do differently as a young star. He also shares his thoughts on why he agreed to act naked in The Washed Out Pop Star, about Solid Gold, his inspiration behind The Greatest Moment, his current projects and who he would have dinner with and why. Tune in for more!Notable Quotes    (03:37) “Take the leap, do not wait.”    (03:41) “You only get one life, you don’t want to look back and have regrets.”    (03:47) “Always follow your dream, do not ever give up.”    (10:37) “If you want to follow a life in the arts, be prepared for a lot of hardship.”    (16:49) “All fame is fleeting.”    (16:58) “The most important you is the you in between your performance.”Resources Mentioned    Sunset Boulevard https://www.amazon.com/Sunset-Boulevard-Original-Canadian-Recording/dp/B000007603Connect with Rex SmithWebsite www.rexsmith.comInstagram @realrexsmith/

In today's episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Melissa Niece Smith, the cohost of this episode, are joined by Jeremy Miller, an American actor known for his portrayal of Ben Seaver on the Growing Pains and its two reunion movies. He was also a voice actor for the show Happy New Year! Charlie Brown! He also appeared in commercials for McDonald's, where he voiced a parody of VH1's "Best Week Ever" promotion. He was also the star of a 1990 Hanukah episode of "Shalom Sesame", an American/Israeli co-production of Sesame Street. He has also been seen in Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down!In this episode, Jeremy Miller shares his valuable insights on his experience when he auditioned for the role of Ben, the insecurities he dealt with as a child, his emancipation when he was just 15 years of age, his drinking problem, and advice to parents with children who want to get into acting. Jeremy also sheds more light on his relationship with Leonardo Di Capri, how we can protect people in the film industry, his book “When I Wished Upon A Star,” cooking for the Black Eyed Peas, how he does his outreach to homelessness, his current projects and who he would have dinner with and why. Tune in for more!Notable Quotes(16:57) “Things get bad quickly, once you cross that line whether it’s alcohol, drugs whatever it is, once you cross that line things go downhill really rapidly.”(22:27) “There are going to be predators in any environment where you have children who are lightly supervised.”(27:29) “The amount of info you get online now is scary.”(32:22) “God is always working in our lives even when we don’t see it.”(33:39) “If you want to help people, you’ve got to be as honest as you can and you’ve got to just bear as much of it as you can.”Resources Mentioned    The Dream (TV Show)    The Book - When I Wished Upon A Star    Angel (TV Show)Connect With Jeremy MillerWebsite: jeremyjamesmiller.comInstagram: @therealjeremymillerTwitter (X): @mrjeremyjmillerConnect With UsEve RichardsInstagram: @everichards_eve

In today’s episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Tony Blass, the cohost, for this episode are joined by Sandro Monetti an award-winning British Journalist, who grew up in North of England, Blackpool. As CNN's Royal Correspondent and BBC's leading British entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles, Sandro has interviewed some of the world's biggest names in film and television. From George Clooney to Will Smith to Madonna to Paul McCartney to Lady Gaga to Al Pacino to Jared Leto to Benedict Cumberbatch and many more, Sandro has covered the world of Hollywood from parties to set visits to red carpet award shows. In addition to his work as a Royal Correspondent, Sandro has written several books (Mickey Rourke: wrestling with Demons and The Man Who Would Be King) as well as articles and radio and television reports that transport readers to the world of Hollywood. Sandro has also created his one-man show, 'Clooney, Cowell', Pitt and Me: amusing encounters with the A-list', 'Marilyn and Sinatra', the parody musical 'Miserable Lesbians' and the revival of the comedy An Evening with Gary Lineker. In this episode, Sandro shares his deepest thoughts on his school magazine, what he felt like living close to Marilynne Monroe, how Marilynne and Sinatra got together, Marilynne’s Game Monopoly, what is best for him (Covering celebrities or royals), what people don’t know about Princess Diana, the real story of the palace behind Princess Diana’s death and his thoughts on the interview with Hary and Meagan on Oprah. Sandro Monetti goes on further and sheds more light on how he kissed Madonna, the worst question he ever asked in his career, peeing on Samuel L. Jackson, the awards that surprised him, about Miserable Lesbians, his upcoming project on Hary and Meagan, if there is another season of “The Crown,” Royal Society of St George, king Charles’ concerns and who Sandro would have dinner with and why. Listen to the podcast for more! Notable Quotes (12:41) “Anything was possible and I could follow my passions and do different things.” (13:53) “Angles are attitude, the way you tilt your hat, the way you look in a photograph conveys so much.” (20:58) “When you are a celebrity interviewer, it is important not to be star-struck because you have a mission to be the voice of the audience and find out what they want to know.” (24:03) “The mark of a great career or a great movie is not awards, it’s time.” (26:00) “The bigger the star, the nicer they are.” (33:28) “It’s just a pleasure to write and to direct and bring so much enjoyment to people.” Resources Mentioned Marilynne & Sinatra - www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/marilyn-sinatra-1673. Princess Diana’s Engagement Interview -    • Princess Diana's engagement interview...   Confessions of a Hollywood Insider - http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Hol.... Miserable Lesbians - www.imdb.com/title/tt2730088/. Connect With Sandro Monetti Twitter (X) @SandroMonetti. Instagram @sandromonetti/. Website - www.sandromonetti.com/. Connect With Us Eve Richards Instagram - everichards_eve Connect The Discovery Pod With Eve YouTube -    / @everichardsactress   Website - www.thediscoverypodwitheve.com/.

In this episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Melissa Niece Smith the cohost for this episode are joined by Rico Elliott Anderson an American actor in over 90 television series, movies, and commercials. Rico is a founder member of the African American Shakespeare Company (AFSC). For more than 5 years, he traveled all around Northern and Southern California with a theater group. They did shows for kids and talked to them about staying healthy and safe. They did this in four big shows made by Kaiser Permanente.He's been on lots of TV shows. He was Herbie on Truth Be Told for 3 years. He's also been on FBI International, I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson, SWAT, The Orville, Star Trek Renegades, Modern Family, Two and a Half Men, 2 Broke Girls, Bones, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of our Lives.Rico is a member of a funny group called 'The Outpatients'. They perform comedy at a famous place called The Comedy Store. Rico has won many awards like the NAACP and Telly Award. He's also been nominated for big awards like the Primetime EMMY® Awards. Rico acts in shows and movies and does voice work. He lives in Los Angeles and is picking his next job carefully.In this episode, Rico sheds more light on Black History Month, when he started acting when he knew he wanted a place in the Film Industry, roles that he avoided in acting, what he felt when he booked Captain Kelley Bongel’s role in Star Trek and how he deals with movies that underperformed. Rico Anderson also talks about how he stays humble always, if acting is still worth it so far, If he had a plan B when acting went wrong, his real passion in the Film Industry, The Truth Be Told Show, Rico’s Iconic Franchise, three people he would have dinner with and Eve’s final remarks on Rico.Notable Quotes    (18:37) “Rise above because that is expected, it’s not everything that you do that’s going to be a blockbuster.”    (18:50) “Part of the business is ups and downs and you are not always going to have a hit.”    (19:22) “You are not always going to please everybody.”    (19:46) “There are so many ways that the industry can bring you down if you let it.”    (31:39) “Sometimes you just got to go on and do it regardless.”    (31:43) “Do what you can to make it happen.”Resources Mentioned    Truth Be Told    African American Shakespeare CompanyConnect With Rico Elliott AndersonIMDbConnect With UsEve RichardsInstagramEve Richards | Actress l Discovery Pod With Eve (@everichards_eve) on Xfacebook.comhttps://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033002482454pzsQR1qsNiE-UI9RlZFcbix1W-F0aC60Cv9KWM5-yl1MP8njskafaxI51r7c6Kdu2OgESlCOcg=s900-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj.jpegThe Discovery Pod With Eveyoutube.comsubscribe+(2).pngThe Discovery Pod With Evethediscoverypodwitheve.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-discovery-pod-with-eve?trk=blended-typeahead

Eve Richards and Tony Blass have a conversation with Bran Ferren. He tells them about how a childhood visit to 'The Pantheon' in Rome ignited his lifelong passion for merging diverse disciplines to foster unparalleled innovation. At that moment, he began to understand how the tools of science and engineering became more powerful when combined with art, design and beauty. Ever since, he’s been searching for a convincing modern-day equivalent to Rome’s masterpiece.http://www.appliedminds.comFollow us on...Actress, Model, lnfluencer l Eve Richards (@everichards_eve) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.comThediscoverypodwitheve.comThe Discovery Pod With Eveyoutube.comEve Richards | Actress l Discovery Pod With Eve (@everichards_eve) on Xtwitter.comEve Richardsfacebook.comTikToktiktok.comThe Discovery Pod With Evelinkedin.com

In episode 3, we delve deeper into the legacy of Actor Thaao, a gifted storyteller, podcast host, and author of the cookbook 'Seducing Celebrities One Meal at a Time.' He shares stories from his Hollywood Hills dinner parties and the favorite guests he'd love to seduce with his cooking. He reveals his nearly unbelievable kidnapping ordeal in Egypt, his illustrious career spanning over four decades on Days of Our Lives and his deep dive into Greek literature with his new podcast, "Thaao Penghlis' Lost Treasures.Thaao shares how he journeyed from Australia to New York with just $180, having Greek shortbread with the late First Lady Jacquline Kennedy Onassis to his rising to stardom by portraying iconic roles like Tony and Andre DiMera.

In episode 2, we delve into actor, chef, prolific author of the Cobra and Welcome to the Kumite, Sean Kanan’s illustrious career. He is recognized as one of the most well-known bad boys in daytime television.  A role he played almost 36 years ago as Mike Barnes on the Karate Kid 3 still has relevance today.  Sean is an Emmy nominated actor, he has portrayed A.J. Quartermaine in General Hospital and Deacon Sharpe in the world’s most watched Daytime drama, “The Bold and Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” you might also know him as Mikes Barnes from the Cobra Kai Series.  Sean won an Emmy Award for Studio City where he served as executive producer and creator, as well as receiving Emmy nominations for acting and writing. He has joined forces with his wife, Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, and director, Michele Kanan.  Together they delve into the delicate art of balancing their career, family, and marriage.Sean discusses his sobriety, his role as an ambassador for the anti-bullying organization, Boo2Bullying.  Sean delved into his childhood and how he was bullied as a kid, and his collaboration with Boo2Bully to facilitate dialogue with kids who are being bullied, those bullying, and those witnessing it.

In this engaging podcast episode,  Eve Richards  and Tony Blass dive deep into the world of acting, sharing their personal journeys and motivational insights. Tony recounts his father's inspiring shift from a sales career to acting, underscoring the importance of following one’s dreams, regardless of the obstacles. Eve reflects on her own pivot from the fashion industry to acting, a move encouraged by her father’s advice to always set her sights high.The discussion also explores their experiences with auditions, the challenges of rejection, and the crucial role of community support within the acting industry. Both speakers highlight the significance of humility, the power of positive storytelling, and the need for continual self-improvement in their craft.Additionally, Eve and Tony give listeners a sneak peek into the drama series they are currently developing together. This episode not only sheds light on their backgrounds and motivations but also serves as a source of inspiration for anyone looking to make their mark in the entertainment world.