
Dropping Names ...and other things with Brent & Jonny is a conversation podcast show from Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes. Each episode, these longtime friends sit down with fascinating characters they’ve met across decades in Hollywood.
Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a film buff, or just here for the laughs, this is the show where great stories meet great conve... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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William Shatner sits down with Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on Dropping Names and opens with the moment he still cannot let go of, the time Neil deGrasse Tyson answered him on camera by putting a hand in his face and pushing, hard enough that Sha... more
Leonard Maltin once walked Red Buttons over to say hello to Paramount's goodwill ambassador AC Lyles at Spago, and Red looked up and asked if he hadn't just been wondering whether AC was still alive. That is the register of this whole conversation, w... more
Steven Weber joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on Dropping Names to tell the story of taking over Leo Bloom from Matthew Broderick in The Producers on Broadway, opposite the acclaimed British actor Henry Goodman, who was abruptly fired about two... more
Wil Wheaton joins Brent Spiner and Jonny Frakes on Dropping Names and starts with the movie everyone knows him for, Stand By Me, then keeps going to the part nobody talks about. He explains how a memo from David Gerrold about the kid from Stand By Me... more
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Stories are great. Guests are dropping names all over the place. I am a fan of the bell, but I would get a higher quality bell. Finally, the audio levels are not consistent. I have to crank the volume up to hear the quietest guest, which makes the other voices too loud.
I love the show
Love you guys. Feel like I'm just sitting in the living room with you, hearing all your stories and laughing. I just love it so much. I'm a gig driver so listening in the car you keep me company and laughing. Thanks so much. Also my son who is 40. I'm sorry grew up on gargoyles. And we shared it with his 19-year-old daughter when she was young. Just want to let you know there is definite interest in rebooting that. We have fallen victim to excitement but would love to see it.
I first discovered this podcast from a clip on Instagram. I've made it through the first three episodes and so far have loved it, in particular the episode with Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk. Hearing the stories and all of the connections they share has been great. I've enjoyed every minute.
First, let me say that I love both of these men as they have been a part of my childhood growing up for the last 40 years. That being said, the title should really be “Brent just talks about himself apropos of nothing and how hard it is for him to get a job while Johnny actually tries to talk to the guest and listen to what they have to say.”
Too long?
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A laid-back, conversation-driven interview series where veteran actors share long histories in Hollywood, offer behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and reflect on the evolving entertainment landscape. Episodes frequently feature name-dropping, candid industry observations, and stories from iconic projects across TV, film, and stage, with a strong emphasis on camaraderie between two longtime friends. Noteworthy is the playful yet insightful dynamic between the hosts and their guests, plus occasional pivot to creator-led and indie production perspectives that broaden the show's appeal beyond fandom alone.
Potential listeners can expect warm humor, frank career recollections, and a mix of nostalgia and practical storytelling craft. The format tends ... more
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2. Wil Wheaton
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8. Bill Prady
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