The Hole Podcast

15/06/2024

Fourteen years ago today, Chris Fortney Franco Del Valle and I recorded episode 1 of The Glory Hole. This is the only photo I have of that day. We had no idea what was to come.

31/10/2023

NEW! The legendary Stewart Copeland (The Police) joins The Hole Podcast to talk about his new book 'The Police Diaries', the birth of the band, the courtship of Sting to join, the evolution of their music and revisiting the songs in an all new way. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDflcNdufGg

06/08/2023

NEW! Pittsburgh Steelers captain and six time Pro-Bowler Cam Heyward joins The Hole Podcast from training camp to talk about the upcoming season, practicing in the August heat, The Hole style rapid fire questions and his work with Heyward House. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwLKZA1rXfM

31/07/2023

NEW! We couldn't help but go full Boyle with Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn Nine Nine, Superbad) who joined The Hole Podcast to talk about his excellent new film 'Outpost', Brooklyn Nine-Nine , The State tour and even a little Family Feud! Watch the full interview now at TheHolePodcast.com!

16/01/2023

NEW! Rockstar astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to The Hole to talk about the awe-inspiring James Webb telescope, the challenges of science deniers, what UFOs really are, picking apart the scientific liberties taken by action films and his incredible new book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sYrt6uPIJA

29/09/2022

Academy Award winner Jim Rash (The Descendants, Community) joins The Hole to talk about the groundbreaking new comedy BROS, the return of Dean Pelton in a possible Community movie, winning the Oscar and more! Watch now: https://theholepodcast.com/2022/09/25/352jimrash/

07/09/2022

Joel McHale on the 'Community' movie finally getting closer. Joel joins The Hole Podcast to talk about his new show 'Celebrity Beef', playing a super hero in 'Stargirl', the pressure of hosting the White House Correspondent's dinner and more! Watch now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOSe_8sL6Qg

07/08/2022

NEW! Billy Hayes returns to talk about his new book 'Midnight Express Epilogue', recount the harrowing story of his escape from a Turkish prison, the differences between the film and reality, Oliver Stone and more! Get the book and more now at BillyHayes.com and Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHGpAUktLMs

06/06/2022

Wendell Pierce (The Wire , Jack Ryan ) joins us to talk about his upcoming Broadway play 'Death of a Salesman', working with David Simon on both The Wire and Treme, his legendary role as Bunk and much more! Watch Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUAmeuzLlqA

17/01/2022

NEW! Emmy Award winner Joe Pantoliano (The Matrix, The Sopranos) joins us to talk about his many iconic films including Risky Business, Bad Boys, Midnight Run, Memento and so much more! Watch our full interview now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soxn8XIz6Cs

13/12/2021

Actress and director Milana Vayntrub joins us to talk about her recurring role as AT&T’s Lily Adams, starring in the retro comedy / thriller Werewolves Within, her sketch comedy time with UCB, bringing her own couch to interview Matt Damon and much more! Watch now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96VoOu0EePk

30/11/2021

Ted Lasso star Kola Bokinni joins us to talk about his role as team captain Isaac McAdoo, take a deep dive into the first two seasons of the smash hit and so much more! Watch now https://youtu.be/VNRzYpf9Rno

15/11/2021

Rock legend Stevie Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen, The Sopranos) joins us to talk about his fantastic new memoir ‘Unrequited Infatuations’, the birth of and his time with the E Street Band, playing Silvio Dante, his process in writing the book, Lilyhammer, Little Steven’s Underground Garage and so much more! Watch now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_6KnHdRtk8

13/11/2021

Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend's Wedding) talks to The Hole Podcast about his unique part in the Arrested Development universe. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwE6onOfiNw

01/11/2021

Carlson Young and Dermot Mulroney join us to talk about their new film The Blazing World, Carlson’s experience as a first time director, how they each expanded their artistic careers, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking and Dermot’s unique part in the Arrested Development universe. Check out Carlson's beautiful fim on-demand and watch the interview now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwE6onOfiNw

23/10/2021

Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) joins us to talk about the show’s eleventh season, the unorthodox process of how the show is improvised, being part of the iconic meta-Seinfeld reunion, her upcoming role on The Flight Attendant and more!
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju5C2x_vVM4

23/09/2021

Reggie Watts (The Late Late Show with James Corden) joins us to talk about being a DJ at the Emmys, his late night television gig, his improvised musical / comedy performances, opening for Conan and more! Watch now at https://youtu.be/KM9haWAkghE

16/08/2021

NEW! Trailer Park Boys (Ricky, Julian and Bubbles) join us to celebrate their 20th anniversary, look back on their best moments, answer the James Lipton questions and figure out where all the money went. Special thanks to Mike Smith, JP Tremblay and Robb Wells. Watch the full interview now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADJeKm3lH2Q

06/08/2021

NEW! Two-time Emmy winner Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) joins us to discuss his new film ’Nine Days’, the finale of ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society’, his Veep and Arrested Development stories, how he learned to appreciate life’s moments and more! Watch the full interview now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzKFdc3medc

22/07/2021

Pop music icon Debbie Gibson (Out of the Blue, Lost in Your Eyes) joins us to discuss her her first album in 20 years, The Body Remembers, the experience of exploding onto the music scene, sharing the same vocal teacher with Rob as teenagers and much more! Watch the full interview now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7nef5MUodY

14/07/2021

Rachel Bilson (The O.C., The Last Kiss) joins us to discuss her experience on the iconic show, The O.C., her new podcast recapping each episode, her crush on Larry David (yes.. Larry David) and much more! Watch the full interview now at TheHolePodcast.com

28/06/2021

Rock icon Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction, P***o for Pyros) joins us to discuss his new collaboration with Taylor Hawkins and David Bryan, the birth and return of Lollapalooza, the experience of Jane’s Addiction and so much more! Watch the full interview now at TheHolePodcast.com

07/06/2021

Luis Guzmán (Carlito’s Way, Boogie Nights) joins us to discuss his journey from Puerto Rico to the big screen, how Carlito’s Way changed his life, his experience being homeless and more. Watch the full interview now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpWf6bXFy0k

01/06/2021

Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys) and Baylee Littrell (770-Country) join us to discuss growing up in mega-stardom, the experience of playing sold out arenas, their father and son dynamic in The Littrell Life and Rob auditions to be the 6th Backstreet Boy. Watch the full episode now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0pZUoPO0v8

01/06/2021

So much fun hanging with The Littrell Life, Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys) and Baylee Littrell (770-Country) join us to discuss growing up in mega-stardom, the experience of playing sold out arenas, their father and son dynamic and Rob auditions to be the 6th Backstreet Boy. Watch now!

Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys) and Baylee Littrell (770-Country) join us to discuss growing up in mega-stardom, the experience of playing sold out arenas, ...

17/05/2021

Investigative journalist Chris Hansen (To Catch a Predator, Dateline NBC) joins us to discuss his storied career in journalism, the experience of ‘To Catch a Predator’s many sting operations, his new show ‘Have a Seat’ and so much more. Watch the full interview now at TheHolePodcast.com

26/04/2021

Dean Norris (Breaking Bad, Claws) joins ust to talk about his hit new show ‘The Unites States of Al’, his iconic role as Hank Schrader in the masterpiece that is Breaking Bad, the drama to sitcom transition and much more. Watch the full interview now at TheHolePodcast.com

20/04/2021

Saturday Night Live’s Laraine Newman joins The Hole Podcast to talk about the birth of the legendary original Saturday Night Live cast, her new Audible memoir ‘May You Live In Interesting Times’ and her many unique life experiences. Watch the full interview now at TheHolePodcast.com

30/03/2021

Adrian Smith joins us to talk about his new Smith / Kotzen project and their brand new album, the process of collaborating and his long history of music with the greatest metal band of all time in Iron Maiden. Watch the full interview now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPa0FjJQRnk

22/03/2021

NEW! The Hole 318 - Chazz Palminteri
Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects) joins us to share his many stories about getting A Bronx Tale made, working with greats Robert De Niro, Woody Allen and John Cusack, casting real mobsters in the film and so much more. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hfG-zErst0