If You Give A Dad A Podcast

This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared reconnects with one of his very first guests and one of his oldest friends — Dr. Joren Whitley.

Their friendship began in high school after skipping PE for a Sonic run, and years later they sit down to talk about everything that followed: anime, life lessons, travel, viral fame, and the challenges that come with public attention.

Joren opens up about his professional journey, na...

In this episode of If You Give A Dad A Podcast, host Jared sits down with Darren Ewing, the cult film actor best known for his role as Arnold in the infamous 1990 movie Troll 2 — home of the legendary line, “Oh my Gooooooood!”

Darren dives deep into the legacy of Troll 2, including the long-debated question fans still ask today: why the movie is called Troll 2 when the creatures are actually goblins — and ne...

This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared sits down with Mark Burnham, best known for playing Leatherface in Netflix’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Mark talks about stepping into one of horror’s most iconic roles and how this film serves as a direct sequel to the original, exploring why Leatherface returns after years of silence. He also shares stories from his work in cult classics Wrong and Wrong Cops, and reflects ...

This is a few of the more recent episodes that I've done! See what you've been missing!?

Guests: 

- Colin Cunningham

- Billy West

- Kevin Mellon

- Scott Innes

- Adam Tuominen

- Tyler Mane

- Nakia Burrise

- Elizabeth De Razzo

- Colin K. Bass

- Justin Cabanting  

Find all their episodes right here, or where ever you listen to podcasts! (Also, video versions can be found on my YouTube channel @iygadap)

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This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared sits down with legendary voice actor Billy West for a conversation that’s as heartfelt as it is hilarious.

Billy is the voice behind some of the most iconic characters of all time — Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Zapp Brannigan, Bugs Bunny, Ren & Stimpy, and so many more. But in this episode, the conversation goes deeper than the voices.

Billy reflects on growing up with h...

Following Inspiration Wherever It Leads Guest: Justin Cabanting

This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared is joined by the wildly talented Justin Cabanting — a voice actor, stunt performer, motion-capture artist, and all-around creative Swiss Army knife.

What starts as a conversation about Justin’s career quickly turns into a full-on Millennial nerd fest. From growing up on legendary TV shows, to Game Boy and N64 ...

I’m officially back — and I couldn’t think of a better way to return than sitting down with Colin K. Bass.

In this episode, Colin and I talk about finally finishing the fan-favorite series Dragon Ball: Son of Trunks and what it feels like to close the book on such a massive passion project. We dig into his wild and unconventional writing process, how his creativity actually works, and what comes after the final dr...

From Comedy to Candid — Elizabeth De Razzo joins If You Give A Dad A Podcast for an honest, hilarious, and powerful conversation you won’t forget.

You’ve seen her as Maria in HBO’s Eastbound & Down and in standout roles on Vida and Idiotsitter — but today, Elizabeth opens up in a way she rarely has. In this episode, we dive into her journey as an actress, the creation of her unforgettable character...

This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared sits down with the incredibly talented Jeremy Childs — known for his unforgettable roles as Jody on Preacher and Albert on Nashville.

From the moment the conversation starts, the chemistry is instant. Jeremy brings sharp insights, great stories, and even comes prepared with a few dad jokes of his own.

Together, we dive into:

• His intense and memorable turn as Jody on Preach...

World Building Done Right

This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared sits down with Nicholas Keating Casbarro — the creative mind behind the sci-fi epic Vitalerium: Descent into the Void.

From crafting deep universes and morally gray heroes to turning his vision into both a novel and comic series, Nicholas shares what it really takes to build a world that feels alive.

They talk about:

• The origins of Vitalerium and ...

The Murder Man is back! 💀

Jared sits down with returning guest Colt Killbane, a fierce competitor making waves across NWA Texas and the independent wrestling scene. In this wide-ranging conversation, Colt opens up about life in and out of the ring, training, wild fan interactions, and the kind of backstage chaos only wrestling can produce.

Highlights from the episode:

• Colt’s journey since his last appearance and how he...

This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared sits down with the powerhouse himself — Tyler Mane.

You’ve seen him as Sabretooth in X-Men, Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Halloween, and even squaring off with The Rock in The Scorpion King. Now he’s here to talk about his journey from the ring to the big screen — and everything in between.

In this episode, Tyler opens up about:

• Getting the call to ...

This week, I’m joined by Kevin J. Redzinski — best known to horror fans as Freddy #2. Kevin shares his experiences working on A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and stepping fully into the role of Freddy Krueger for most of the Freddy’s Nightmares TV series.

We dive into what it was like to bring one of horror’s most iconic villains to life, behind-the-scenes stories from set, and how his time in ...

🚨 Cars, Cons, and Cowabunga! 🚨

This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared sits down with Johnny Huang, the creator of Bell County Comic Con, along with returning guest and friend of the show Billy from the Zeo to Hero Podcast!

Johnny shares how he built one of Texas’ most successful comic conventions, the overwhelming support he received from the community, and why advertising is key. But that’s just the beginnin...

Episode 170 – Finding the Story (with Kevin Mellon)

In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin Mellon — director of Marvel/Hulu’s Hit Monkey and longtime comic book creator — for a conversation that wastes no time getting started.

We dive into the differences between writers and artists in comics, and how those roles parallel directors and producers in television. Kevin shares his thoughts on AI as a creativ...

This week I’m joined by my friend Ben, aka Baker Ranger, host of the Technical Difficulties Podcast and fellow member of the Zeo to Hero Podcast Network!

We dive into his creative mashups, including his viral Dr. Evil “Shark with Freakin’ Laser Beams” turned Power Ranger Zord — complete with merch, a custom coin, and even a helmet in the works. Along the way we geek out about Power Rangers, fandom, and...

In Part 2 of No Plastic, Just Real Talk with Colin Cunningham, the conversation turns equal parts candid and surprising. Colin reflects on his time in Preacher, his experience working with Betty Buckley, and why Joseph Gilgun is such an interesting presence on that set. We dig into Colin’s own ability to fully transform into characters—how he “shape-shifts” when he works—and how his favorite acts do th...

In Part 1 of No Plastic, Just Real Talk with Colin Cunningham, we dive into the meaning of authenticity and how it’s shaped his journey. Colin shares what happened between him and Buckwald Talent Agency, what it was like adjusting to life on a movie set, his experience on Kevin Costner’s Horizon, and his character in the upcoming film He Never Left. We also touch on iconic shows like Breaking Bad and American Horror Sto...

Comic writer and novelist Cullen Bunn returns to If You Give A Dad A Podcast! From Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe to Harrow County, The Sixth Gun, and his newest project Deluge with Ignition Press, Cullen has proven himself as one of the most versatile voices in comics.

In this episode, we flip through The Pages of Bunn — talking about creative branding (yes, even the Cullenoscope 👀), his thriving Discord community, the ...