Dropping Names ...and other things
Brent Spiner & Jonathan Frakes
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 conversations… and a few names get dropped along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 49min
Sitcoms, Food and the Good Life
Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond turned travel-and-food star, shares whirlwind stories from sitcom casting to reinventing himself on camera. He talks about quitting to protect creative control, the chaos of Exporting Raymond in Russia, and how food became his way to connect across cultures. Funny, candid, and full of insider Hollywood moments.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 59min
Family Guy to Star Trek and Beyond
Seth MacFarlane, creator, writer, voice actor and singer known for Family Guy and The Orville, plus concert performances with major orchestras. He chats about singing with John Williams, Broadway and musical ambitions. They trade fanboy stories about Star Trek legends, behind-the-scenes directing on The Orville, lavish holiday parties, and memories of performing live and working with famous collaborators.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 56min
Once We Were ALL Spacemen
Nathan Fillion, actor known for Firefly and Castle, shares career stories and convention antics. Alan Tudyk, character actor and comedian from Resident Alien and many voice roles, trades funny, nostalgic tales. They swap memories about early acting jobs, convention madness, working with film legends, voice‑over gigs, Shakespeare readings, and creating Con Man. The conversation is warm, irreverent, and full of showbiz nostalgia.
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 1min
Star Trek, Gladiator, Skyfall - The Stories Behind the Names
John Logan, Tony-winning playwright and screenwriter behind Gladiator, Skyfall and Red, reflects on a life in storytelling. He talks about writing for iconic franchises, collaborating with legendary directors and actors, theatrical toughness, and the creative drive that fuels lasting work. Short, candid, and full of backstage tales.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 6min
Beyond the Reading Rainbow, Roots and Star Trek
LeVar Burton, actor/director and literacy advocate known for Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Reading Rainbow. He revisits landmark moments, from transformative roles and memorable on-set stories to the cultural reach of Reading Rainbow. Conversations touch on memoir-like anecdotes, memorable encounters with famous figures, and the meaning of storytelling and legacy.
