Sean Astin

Sean Astin, actor and SAG-AFTRA president best known from The Lord of the Rings and The Goonies, talks about his new film Matter of Time and his ties to gaming culture. Conversations touch on Resident Evil: Requiem’s tone and design, Xbox leadership changes and strategy, Wolverine’s release and gore debate, and nostalgic stories about Lord of the Rings and Goonies.

Sean Astin, an acclaimed actor known for beloved roles in films like "The Lord of the Rings," joins the discussion on pressing political issues. They dive into Kamala Harris’s proposal to raise corporate taxes to 28% and criticize the corporate exploitation of inflation for profit. The conversation also tackles the ethics of price gouging and the perception of language in politics, particularly regarding labeling Trump a 'felon.' Additionally, they explore shifting views on Harris's law enforcement background and emphasize grassroots activism in addressing social challenges.

Sean Astin, actor and president of SAG-AFTRA, talks about stepping into union leadership during a turbulent year. He covers AI scraping and synthetic performers. He discusses contract talks on wages and working conditions. He describes legal clashes and how the union represents diverse performer groups.

Sean Astin, veteran actor and new SAG-AFTRA president, dives into hot topics impacting the industry. He discusses the complexities of the Jimmy Kimmel situation and articulates the union's stance on synthetic performers amid the Tilly Norwood controversy. Astin emphasizes the need for strong protections against AI encroachment, including human-only clauses in contracts. He also shares insights on Bryan Cranston’s involvement with OpenAI's Sora 2 and reveals SAG-AFTRA's proactive steps in addressing the booming trend of microdrama.

Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Louis Gossett Jr. talk about the unintentional comedy and R-rated content in the 1991 action film 'Toy Soldiers'. The hosts discuss action movie comparisons, homemade alcoholic drinks, and prep school etiquette. They also discuss the movies 'Rudy', watching porn and action movies, the existence of quicksand and its portrayal in movies, and confusion and curiosity about certain aspects of a movie.