Welcome to Brentfast with Brent Pope! where Hollywood Meets Great FOOD!
Brent Pope, Hollywood veteran and self-professed “fan of everything good”, eats breakfast with guests from all areas of the entertainment world. Hilarity & truth bombs ensue!
It’s for fans of film, TV, and stage. It’s for foodies. It’s for entertainment type people at any level. But most of all, it’s for people who like delightful things. It’s Brentfast time!
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Episode 96 - Vincent Rodriguez III - Farm Table
Brent sits down with multi-hyphenate Vincent Rodriguez III, best known for his starring roles on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and With Love. They discuss: playing Filipino father and son on With Love, the legacy of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Gloria Calderon Kellett, playing Raiden on Mortal Kombat 1, being a dancer and a magician, and their Brentfast meal at Farm Table.
Episode 95 - Jeremy Briggs - The Great White Hut
Brent sits down with comedian Jeremy Briggs, from projects like Bizaardvark! They discuss: working with Terry Crews, growing up in Reno, standup comedy as a team concept, short and long form improv, the horror film genre, Cheese Whiz in your pants, what is a tractor pull, a roller boogie club sighting, and their Brentfast at The Great White Hut.
Episode 94 - Debbie Fan - Highland Cafe
Brent sits down with actor Debbie Fan from the film Joy Ride and shows like American Born Chinese and Tiny Beautiful Things! They discuss: The hilarious film Joy Ride, growing up Asian in the U.S., the importance of representation on TV, goals when running a 5K race, working with Kathryn Hahn, drinks named after celebrities, eating ube snacks, and their Brentfast at Highland Cafe.
EPISODE 93 - Christmas special with Tommy BechtolD
It's the Brentfast Christmas special, with actor and comedian Tommy Bechtold, from the New Rockstars YouTube show, The Breakroom, and Hunters. When does the Christmas season start, the joy of Hallmark and Lifetime holiday movies, Murder She Wrote, nerdy Christmas trees, our favorite seasonal movies and customs, and how many times can a Princess Switch?
Episode 92 - Tommy Bechtold Returns - Bangin’ Buns
Actor and comedian Tommy Bechtold, from the New Rockstars YouTube channel and Hunters. The hot chicken craze, the best food corner in Burbank, the legacy of Tiger King, what actors can do to stay positive during down times, and their Brentfast meal from Bangin' Buns!
EPISODE 91 - MARY KENNEDY RETURNS, Part 2 - BLACK HEART COFFEE
Doing voiceover audtions up against huge names, how to go in for an audition when the previous actor totally killed, the difference between teaching acting to kids and adults, and their Brentfast meal from Black Heart Coffee in Lake Balboa!
EPISODE 90 - Mary Kennedy RETURNS - Black Heart Coffee
Brent sits down again with actor and comedian Mary Kennedy, known for her work on shows like Shameless and Chippendales! They discuss: Doing standup comedy on a bus, the continuing repercussions from the Chris Rock slap a year later, how comedians have adapted, having fans from unexpected places, and theories on why pizza tastes different when made in different parts of the country.
EPISODE 89 - CHRISTOPHER CHEN RETURNS, Part 2 - HOMESTATE - SHERMAN OAKS
PART 2 with Brent sitting down again with actor Christopher Chen, known for his work on shows like Young Rock and American Auto! They discuss: Their first co-stars and guest stars, working on soap operas, their indulgent Brentfast at HomeState, what is achiote (and how do you say it?), and movie/film recommendations!
EPISODE 88 - Christopher Chen Returns - HomeState - Sherman Oaks
Brent sits down again with actor Christopher Chen, known for his work on shows like Young Rock and American Auto! They discuss: Working with The Rock, Randall Park impressions, what it's like messing up your lines in front of big stars, salting the blade and twisting the knife in scenes, Christopher's theater work, and their Brentfast meal at HomeState in Sherman Oaks!
DESSERT WITH Dan Wessels - SunCAFE Organic
More with Brent and composer and music director, Dan Wessels, best known for his work on Sauce Boys, and playing at Upright Citizen's Brigade and Second City Los Angeles! They discuss: their favorite rock operas, and some delightful foolishness involving Brent's unofficial rapper name.
Episode 87 - Dan Wessels - SunCafe Organic
Brent sits down with composer and music director, Dan Wessels, best known for his work on Sauce Boys, and playing at Upright Citizen's Brigade and Second City Los Angeles! They discuss: scoring music for films, being huge Meat Loaf fans, Cop Rock, cursed trees, not being allowed to quit piano lessons, what is tempeh?, and their Brentfast meal at SunCafe Organic!
Dessert with Preston Hillier - Garcia Bros Cafe
This week, more with actor Preston Hillier! Brent and Preston discuss Preston's appearance on new Hulu show Candy, including: Preston's tight ass shorts, the true story of Candy Montgomery, and does Preston have volleyball skills?
Episode 86 - Preston Hillier - Garcia Bros Cafe
Brent sits down with actor Preston James Hillier, They discuss: Is Bill Murray a fan of Brentfast, working on upcoming episodes of The Walking Dead, working actors mentoring up and coming actors, TV acting all over the country, the Zaddy life, Preston looks like Kyle Chandler, the reuben sandwich, Nebraska football fans, and their Brentfast meal at Garcia Bros Café!
Episode 85 - Michelle Nakamoto - COFAX Coffee
Brent sits down with actor Michelle Nakamoto, best known for her work on 9- 1- 1: Lone Star, Chicago Fire, and her podcast, Error 404: Birthday Not Found. They discuss: why Rob Lowe doesn’t age, a wild haystack collision TV scene, why Michelle doesn’t know her birthday, and their Brentfast from COFAX Coffee!
Dessert with Brent Pope
More with our host Brent Pope in the hot seat, with special guest host Ray Stakenas! They discuss the importance of social media for actors, why Brent loves tugboats, and Meerkat Manor!
Episode 84 - Brent Pope (w guest host Ray Stakenas) - Bread & Breakfast
It’s the season 4 premiere, and we finally get our host, actor Brent Pope, in the hot seat, with guest host Ray Stakenas!
They discuss everything you want to learn about Brent, including: crazy stories from his time in the U.S. Navy, what it’s like being the new guy on an established TV show, did he become friends with John Goodman, how far he went to try to get on The Real World, and would Brent be a good pro wrestler? They also had Brentfast at Bread & Breakfast, next to the legendary Circus Liquor, so this is a Brentfast truly like no other!
Dessert with Zora Bikangaga, again!
More with TV writer Zora Bikangaga! Brent and Zora talk about the popularity and history of a Los Angeles staple: avocado toast. They also discuss Zora’s appearance way back in Brentfast #2, at the now defunct Steampunk Cafe, and the importance of coffeeshops where writers can feel creative.
EPISODE 83 - Zora Bikangaga returns!
It’s the Brentfast season 3 finale, and it’s the return of writer, actor, comedian, Zora Bikangaga! They discuss: The Brentfast Mount Rushmore, are Brent & Zora woo woo?, working on season 2 of Ghosts, trending on Black Twitter, and their vegan donut Brentfast from Fōnuts!
Dessert with Jess Canty
More with talent manager and producer Jess Canty! Brent and Jess play the new game called Just Jess, where Jess Canty answers trivia questions about Jess Canty or Jess from the show New Girl; it's adorkable!
Episode 82 - Jess Canty
Brent sits down with talent manager and producer, Jess Canty. A must listen for actors! They discuss: when it’s the right time to get a manager, what you need to have ready before reaching out to a manager, the biggest mistakes that actors are making, and their beignet Brentfast from The Rising Sun.