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The McBride Rewind by Josh McBride
Seth Green: Austin Powers 4 Rumors, Family Guy Beginnings & 25 Years of Robot Chicken
Season 2, Ep. 1
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Seth Green joins Josh McBride on The McBride Rewind for a candid conversation filled with nostalgia, career-defining moments, and stories behind some of his most iconic projects. Seth addresses the ongoing buzz surrounding Austin Powers 4, revealing what he actually knows about a potential fourth film and why he believes Mike Myers may be “baiting” audiences into thinking it’s already in production. He also takes us back to the beginning of Family Guy, sharing how he became the voice of Chris Griffin and reflecting on the show’s unexpected journey into becoming a pop culture phenomenon. The conversation rewinds even further to his breakout role in the ’90s classic Can’t Hardly Wait and the impact that era had on his career. Seth also celebrates 25 years of Robot Chicken, looking back at how the series came together and its lasting place in comedy and pop culture. From Austin Powers and Family Guy to Can’t Hardly Wait and 25 years of Robot Chicken, this episode of The McBride Rewind is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and stories you won’t want to miss.
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8. Marc Summers Reveals the Untold Story of Double Dare, OCD & His Burt Reynolds Showdown
43:28||Season 2, Ep. 8From the iconic slime-filled sets of Nickelodeon’s Double Dare to becoming one of television’s most recognizable hosts, Marc Summers takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable career. Marc opens up to Josh McBride about his unlikely rise in television, the challenges of living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) while hosting one of the messiest shows on TV, and his infamous on air confrontation with Burt Reynolds. He also reflects on the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of a career that helped define a generation of television. From childhood nostalgia to candid Hollywood stories, Marc proves there’s much more to the man behind Double Dare.
7. Sherri Shepherd Gets Real: The View, Daytime TV & Life After Her Show
50:50||Season 2, Ep. 7From stand-up comedy stages to becoming one of daytime television’s most recognizable personalities, Sherri Shepherd has built a career filled with laughter, resilience, and unforgettable moments.This week on The McBride Rewind, Sherri sits down with Josh McBride to reflect on her journey through Hollywood, from finding her voice as a comedian to landing a coveted seat at the table on The View. She opens up about the experience of hosting her own nationally syndicated talk show, navigating its cancellation, and the realities of an ever-changing entertainment industry.With her signature humor and candor, Sherri looks back at the career-defining moments, unexpected challenges, and lessons that have shaped her along the way. It’s a conversation about reinvention, perseverance, and what happens when the cameras stop rolling.
6. Samantha Harris: From Hollywood Red Carpets to Her Toughest Personal Battle
01:01:05||Season 2, Ep. 6Samantha Harris spent years building a successful career in Hollywood, reporting on entertainment's biggest stories and co-hosting one of America's most popular television shows. But behind the glamour came unexpected challenges. Samantha sits down with Josh McBride to discuss her rise through Entertainment Tonight and E! News, the phone call that ended her time on Dancing with the Stars, and the emotional impact of her breast cancer diagnosis. It's a look at the woman behind the television personality, the moments that tested her, and how she found her way forward.
5. Malik Yoba: New York Undercover, Cool Runnings & the Roles That Defined His Career
51:49||Season 2, Ep. 5Malik Yoba joins Josh McBride on The McBride Rewind for a nostalgic look back at the roles and moments that have defined his decades-long career. Malik reflects on the groundbreaking impact of New York Undercover and playing Detective J.C. Williams, the role that helped make him a household name. He also rewinds to his memorable turn as Yul Brenner in the beloved ’90s film Cool Runnings, his role in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?, and joining the hit series Empire. Malik also reveals some of his favorite films and roles from throughout his career, while opening up about Hollywood, longevity, the projects that shaped him and what’s still ahead.
4. Nigel Barker: Behind the Lens of America’s Next Top Model
45:14||Season 2, Ep. 4Nigel Barker joins Josh McBride on The McBride Rewind for a look back at the career that took him from in front of the camera to behind the lens, and eventually onto one of the most recognizable reality shows of the 2000s. Nigel opens up about how he first got his start, the unexpected path that led him to America’s Next Top Model, and how the hit series changed his life and career. He also reflects on the lasting cultural impact of Top Model, shares his perspective on the recent documentary revisiting the phenomenon and controversies surrounding the show, and looks back at that era with the perspective that only time can bring. From fashion and photography to reality TV fame and life after ANTM, Nigel Barker rewinds it all.
3. Guillermo Díaz: Scandal, Weeds, Half Baked & the Roles That Defined Him
36:17||Season 2, Ep. 3Guillermo Díaz joins Josh McBride on The McBride Rewind to look back on a career that has taken him from cult classics to some of television’s most unforgettable shows. Guillermo opens up about his journey as an actor, coming out as gay, navigating Hollywood, and building a career on characters that audiences still remember decades later.He takes Josh behind the scenes of some of his most iconic projects, including Half Baked, Weeds and Scandal, reflecting on the roles that changed his life, the moments fans still stop him to talk about, and what was really happening along the way.From finding his identity to finding his place in Hollywood, Guillermo looks back at the highs, challenges and unexpected turns of a career that has never fit neatly into one box and shares where life is taking him next.
2. Melissa Rivers: Joan Rivers, Cancel Culture & the Legacy of Fashion Police
43:21||Season 2, Ep. 2Melissa Rivers joins Josh McBride on The McBride Rewind for a revealing look back at the legacy of her mother, Joan Rivers, the phenomenon that was Fashion Police, and an era when the red carpet looked very different than it does today.Melissa reflects on Joan’s fearless approach to comedy and weighs in on a question that feels more relevant than ever: Would Joan Rivers be canceled today? She takes us behind the success of Fashion Police, why the show became such a staple of pop culture and the fashion industry, and what made its unapologetic approach so entertaining.She also shares why she ultimately decided to walk away from the red carpet after years of covering Hollywood’s biggest nights and how both celebrity culture and entertainment have evolved since then. From Joan’s groundbreaking career to Fashion Police and the changing rules of Hollywood, Melissa looks back on the moments that helped define an unforgettable era in pop culture, and what she thinks of where we are today.
7. Christine Taylor: Brady Bunch Dreams, Big Screen Moments & Life with Ben
51:18||Season 1, Ep. 7Christine Taylor joins Josh McBride on The McBride Rewind for a candid conversation filled with nostalgia, career reflections, and what life looks like now. Christine looks back on growing up dreaming of becoming Marsha Brady and how those early pop culture moments shaped the path that eventually led her to Hollywood. She also opens up about life with her husband, Ben Stiller, sharing honest insight into navigating marriage while building careers in entertainment. The conversation takes a fun turn as Christine reflects on working with Adam Sandler, behind-the-scenes stories from her career, and why she’s still excited about what’s ahead. From childhood dreams to career-defining moments and the next chapter still unfolding, this episode of The McBride Rewind is a nostalgic and honest conversation you won’t want to miss. Visit TheMcBrideRewind.com to connect with Josh and more episodes