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Dropping Names ...and other things

Brent Spiner & Jonathan Frakes
Star Trek
Firefly
Houston, United States
Dean Devlin
Star Trek: the Next Generation
Star Trek the Next Generation
Community (TV Series)
Detroit, United States
New York, United States
Big Bang Theory
Star Wars
The Pitt
Reading Rainbow
Roots
Everybody Loves Raymond
Jessie Usher
Hollywood Squares
The Producers
Hollywood
Funko Pop

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

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Steven Weber
Actor known for a zillion roles, guest on the show
Episode: Steven Weber
Wil Wheaton
Actor and author known for Stand By Me, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and voice work in audiobooks
Independent/Entertainment
Episode: Wil Wheaton
Noah Wyle
Actor known for ER and various TV/film roles
Actor
Episode: Noah Wyle
Michelle Hurd
Actor known for roles across stage and screen
Entertainment
Episode: Michelle Hurd
Tim Matheson
Actor, director, and author
Episode: Tim Matheson
Sam Witwer
Actor and voice performer known for Star Wars and related sci‑fi work
Episode: Sam Witwer
Michael Dorn
Actor known for playing Worf on Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek Franchise
Episode: Michael Dorn
Bill Prady
Producer, Writer
The Big Bang Theory
Episode: Bill Prady
Tom Bergeron
Television host and actor known for Hollywood Squares, Dancing with the Stars, and other TV roles
Episode: Tom Bergeron

Hosts

Brent Spiner
Host of the show with long history in Hollywood and a central figure in conversations.
Jonathan Frakes
Co-host, veteran actor and collaborator with Brent Spiner, frequently guiding conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Love but Audio Levels All Over the Place

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cosmicpix
    United Statesa month ago
  • No to the bell…but

    I love the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMF-C
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    visitval@gmail.com
    a month ago
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Brian86
    a month ago
  • I have a new title suggestion

    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jl1701
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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The bell bit and casual kitchen-sink storytelling are a hit with fans.
Episodes are engaging, with authentic stories beyond Star Trek.
Listeners praise the chemistry and friendship between the hosts.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Wil Wheaton
Q: What was it like being cast from Stand By Me into Star Trek?
Wil explains that Justman's memo linked Stand By Me to his casting, and discusses how the stand-out performance gave him weight for the role and how mentorship and opportunity intersected in his career path.
Noah Wyle
Q: What was it like working with Tarantino on an ER episode?
They describe Tarantino as a director who choreographs scenes with a deep attention to space and micro‑details, creating organic obstacles and moments that push the actors to stay present and focused rather than relying on scripted gimmicks.
Sam Witwer
Q: Can I ask you something?
The question sets up light, but the hosts and Sam pivot to discuss the broader topic of negotiation, career choices, and the balance between passion and practicality in sustaining a long-term acting career.
Jessie Usher
Q: What was your first major gig that you felt set the course for your career?
The guests reflect on early experiences, but emphasize the value of on-set collaboration and the people who influenced them, rather than a single defining moment.
Joel McHale
Q: How do you view the podcast in relation to traditional talk shows, and what makes it feel different from TV formats?
The hosts describe the podcast as a long-form talk show that allows for extended conversations, real-time banter, and deeper storytelling than standard 15- to 20-minute TV segments, enabled by editing that preserves the core 'gold' of the conversations.

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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
3. Noah Wyle
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6. Sam Witwer
7. Michael Dorn
8. Bill Prady

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