I watched all the Oscars best picture nominees except one. Tune in to this episode to find out which one of the nominated films I just could not watch and my thoughts on the other nine. I'm also googling as I go to let you know where you can watch each of the films, should you wish to partake. Also discussed: the unhinged livestreams on my TikTok f…

It's been 10 years since American Horror Story: Coven. I played one of Kathy Bates' Madame LaLaurie's daughters. I had two sisters, played by Ashlynn Ross and Jennifer Lynn Warren. This interview marks the first time the three of us have all been together in the last 10 years. We're talking all about our favorite memories from working on the show, …

On this episode, I'm discussing my magical hat, my first trip to Vegas as a sober person, my end-of-year rituals for transitioning to the new year, and my feelings at the end of 2 years of working on a documentary I've finally finished. As always, I have a movie and drink of the week for you. Want to support the show? Have a request or a comment? J…

I'm talking about all my favorite horror movies across four different subgenres. If you're looking for something scary to watch, you've come to the right place. Don't forget to subscribe to the Foxy Foxy Films YouTube channel to see my new horror short HELLISH: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/foxyfoxyonyoutube Join Patreon for bonus episodes and more exclusi…

On this episode, I'm discussing getting stung by bees and the home remedy I used involving a condiment, what I've learned from being sober for 2 years now, and recommending two great recent docu-series I'm loving. Also discussed: the problems I have with movie theater concession stand menus' evolution and people eating a cheeseburger in the theater…

In a quest to quell my lower back pain, I started visiting a chiropractor and the experience was full of surprises. I also went for a massage and was unexpectedly assigned a male massage therapist who was peak uncomfortable energy. No drink of the week this episode but a great movie recommendation at the end, as always. Check out the Patreon: www.p…

I really didn't wanna have to do this. But I have to talk about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial because the internet has forced my hand with its misinformation, misogyny, and the like. I'm talking about the smear campaign against Amber that has apparently been engineered by Depp's team, the audio recordings of Johnny yelling at Amb…

Owen Harn is an actor with over 40 film and television credits. He's also a real-life Florida man and he's on an upcoming Netflix series called...well...Florida Man. We're talking about Florida, what it's like to be a regional actor outside New York and LA, his experience on True Detective (he was in that famous six-minute tracking shot), and what …

One late night in 2015, I was bartending in New York City. In walked a Swedish young man with the look to match—blonde-haired and blue-eyed—and opened a tab with a credit card bearing only the initials GM. We struck up a fast friendship; he told me he worked for a socialite in the city. It wouldn't be until four years later that Rasmus saw Ghislain…

In this episode, I'm talking about my recent nose surgery (rhinoplasty), the question I keep getting about my acting career, how Joe Rogan has proved that more isn't always more, and the new movie studio being built in space. Also discussing my investigative work and the word gumshoe. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join Patreon for bonus content: patreon.com/ra…

It's all yellow today because that's the vibe but also because that's the color of all the food on the Thanksgiving dinner plate in the South. Discussing cultural differences in the holiday celebrations across different parts of America, as well as the age-old question: why do people walk into a movie halfway through and sit down like that's normal…

Inspired by a fan mail, I'm recounting my all-time favorite memory of horrific turbulence on a flight. I'm also discussing the turbulent aftermath of going public with a big story in the press. Also touching on the worst Macbook ever made—the 2017 edition which saw Apple remove all the ports for no discernible reason—which I happen to own. Love the…

On today's episode, I'm discussing a wild experience with an edible and the possibility that self-care has gone too far. As always, I have an alcohol-free drink and movie recommendation for you. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Subscribe to my YouTube for full video episodes! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Aca…

Today I'm talking about my recent trip to Texas which was...full of surprises, a mystery at my local CBD store, some strange synchronistic events, and the new Spike Lee documentary. Also discussed: the strangeness of the internet and how I posted a funny cat video while uncontrollably sobbing. As always, I have a (Texas-themed) movie and alcohol-fr…

The Jeopardy guy got fired for using pejorative terms against females 10 years ago. And South Park—after 23 seasons of outrageous insults and slurs against just about everyone—just won a $900 million deal for streaming. Does it make sense? Not really. Also discussed: my virtual callback for a national commercial, going to the movies to see The Gree…

Is living life on your own terms the ultimate freedom, even if it means you never achieve conventional markers of success like money and recognition? A question for artists, especially timely when considered alongside the newest statistics on rent prices in America. Also discussed: are we supposed to have "plans" again already? Because I don't. As …

Have you ever wanted to find a creative partner, bandmate, or a business partner but didn't know where to look? Well, you could always try a dating app. On this episode, my partner Christian Wallace and I are discussing the story of how we met, how we started working together, and exchanging stories of times we ended up on the cutting room floor wh…

George Van Tassel built the Integratron in the 1950s. It was a dome-shaped building situated in the desert that was meant to bestow immortality upon the humans who entered it. It was never completed, as Van Tassel died suddenly when the structure was at 90% completion. Before he died, he said aliens had beamed him into a spaceship and told him he h…

Today's episode includes an Oscar recap, my all-consuming efforts to look decent, wondering if I'm too calm, and problematic Yelpers. Also discussed: how noisy an environment instantly becomes at the moment you start shooting something. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram where I post extra/curated content from ea…

What does it mean to be California sober? I'm talking about that and the Demi Lovato documentary on today's episode. Also discussed: a real-time drink review of HopTea, the music they play in the grocery store, a story about starfish, and UFO sightings. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Check out my YouTube to see the video version of this …

This week, we're discussing a home improvement project disaster, my experience getting the COVID vaccine, and breaking down a problematic short story by Raymond Carver. Also discussed: the fascinating documentary "American Movie" and the guy who had shrimp tails in his Cinnamon Toast Crunch. This week's drink of choice is Curious Elixirs (no. 4 is …

Today I'm recounting my first outings of the post-covid era, including a maddening trip to the movies, eating at a bar (as a sober person), and staying in a hotel that wasn't clean enough. I'm also reading the Oscar nominees for the first time and giving my reactions, predictions, and airing my grievances with two major snubs. Don't forget to rate …

Remember listening to the radio and getting a CD for Christmas? We're discussing this and other old-timey things that seem like they could have happened 100 years ago but didn't. Also discussed: the way Britney Spears was treated, extreme woke-ism, the phases of writing a screenplay, and three valuable tips for actors. This week's drink is New Orle…

Today I'm talking about experiences going to the movies, problems with milk, working with Will Ferrell, and the fascinating mind of Ingmar Bergman. And a question: will alcohol become the new cigarettes of society? Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Subscribe to my YouTube for video clips fr…

This week's episode is jam-packed. I'm offering some million dollar advice, introducing a new rating system for movies, discussing some legendary Steven Seagal stories, and dissecting why some actors don't like to rehearse. Also discussed: how everyone is a pretender just faking it til they making it. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follo…

This week, I'm deconstructing the Super Bowl and wondering who really feels like talking on the phone anymore. Also discussed: horoscopes, the proliferation of the sobriety movement, and people named Lauren. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Subscribe to my YouTube for video clips from the show! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapret…

An XXL episode in which I tell all about my time working on the Magic Mike sequel, read an unhinged Instagram message request, and unearth the gem that is David Lynch's YouTube channel. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Subscribe on YouTube for video clips from the show! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. Se…

Eight years ago I played a teenage meth tweaker in a movie...and now it's topping Netflix's most-watched. Discussing that movie, COVID fatigue, and the possibility that we may have no decent Super Bowl commercials this year. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Subscribe to my YouTube for vide…

Join me as I discuss my three-day social media detox plan, the drama of the NBA, and last week's cannibalism controversy. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Subscribe to my YouTube for video clips from the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to …

This week, I'm talking about terrible jobs I've had, why I'm a bad bartender, and the power of doing what you really love for work. Also discussed: the debate over podcast guests and if convertibles are still a thing. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Subscribe to my YouTube for video clips…

This episode is short and sweet like a miniature candy bar. Discussing the mystical leaves I read about in a Deepak Chopra book that can tell you your own date of death, as well as some decidedly less significant news, including Chrissy Teigen's drinking habits and Bella Thorne's OnlyFans. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show o…

I'm talking about how to enjoy the holidays alone, the Tom Cruise rant heard 'round the world, and quitting smoking. Also discussed: watching stand-up comedy in a foreign country and having my mouth sewn shut by a prosthetic for an entire day on American Horror Story. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram: @diarieso…

Today I'm discussing the nightmare that is assembling a gingerbread house, moving to new cities and living with problematic roommates, and doing a make-out scene with an actor who didn't want to talk to me. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Subscribe to my YouTube for video clips from the s…

In this episode, I'm explaining the absolutely wild circumstances that led to her booking a role in big-budget teen movie The Host, an exceedingly awkward agency meeting, living in an apartment from Broad City, and the mostly nonsensical process of booking acting jobs. Also discussed: Jessica Jones, How To Get Away With Murder, Roadies, and other j…

Today I'm discussing being left-handed, the importance of transparency, and the merits of the show Teen Mom 2. And for the main event: I'm establishing publicly, once and for all, that absolutely everyone gets Botox. Join me on Patreon for exclusive content! Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Subscribe to my YouTube for video clips …

Today I'm discussing tattoos and piercings, including the riveting saga of how I got my first three tattoos—all three times without a single friend to accompany. Also discussed: spending the majority of the time alone, taking trips to nowhere out of boredom/confusion after first moving to New York, and $12,000 earrings. Join me on Patreon for exclu…