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  The Truth About 50 Cent’s Power | Kris D. Lofton 28.07.2026 39хв

  The viral audition tape that won Kris D. Lofton the role of Jenard—and the truth about stepping into 50 Cent’s Power universe. Kris explains why he knew he had to take a huge swing in the audition, how being a diehard fan of the original series shaped his approach, and what it took to convince the team that no one else could play the role. Kris then goes deeper into the pressure of becoming a series regular, the responsibility that comes with representing a major show, and the emotional toll of filming Jenard’s darkest storylines. He talks about portraying addiction and hallucinations, criticizing his own performances, dealing with fans who genuinely hate his character, and the off-camera family dynamic between the Power Book IV: Force cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Behind Hardball | Kris D. Lofton Part 1 21.07.2026 42хв

  Hardball changed a generation, and Kris D. Lofton was there for every unforgettable moment. In Part 1, Kris shares how he accidentally landed the role, what it was like filming alongside Keanu Reeves in downtown Chicago, working with a young Michael B. Jordan, and the behind-the-scenes stories that fans have never heard. From Keanu's kindness on set to the emotional truth behind G-Baby's unforgettable final scene, this episode is a nostalgic look inside one of the most beloved sports movies ever made. Part 2 will dive into the rest of Kris's incredible career beyond Hardball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dante Basco | Avatar The Last Airbender 14.07.2026 1год 5хв

  Dante Basco returns to Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for a full Avatar: The Last Airbender deep dive into Prince Zuko, Uncle Iroh, and the redemption arc that made Avatar a worldwide phenomenon. Dante reflects on first playing Zuko, why he thought the character was just a villain, and how Zuko’s journey through pain, banishment, abuse, forgiveness, and change became one of the most beloved arcs in animation. He also opens up about the meaning of Uncle Iroh, the real-life mentorship of Mako Iwamatsu, and why Avatar continues to shape generations of fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tara Strong 07.07.2026 1год 14хв

  Tara Strong joins Taboo to tell the stories behind Teen Titans’ Raven, The Fairly OddParents’ Timmy Turner, The Powerpuff Girls, Rugrats’ Baby Dil, My Little Pony’s Twilight Sparkle, Harley Quinn, Batgirl, Wicked, and the magic of becoming some of the most iconic voices in animation history. In this episode, Tara breaks down how Raven found her dark, unforgettable voice, why Timmy Turner worked so perfectly inside the endless imagination of Fairly OddParents, and the unbelievable Rugrats story that helped her keep the role of Baby Dil. She also talks about growing up around toys, voicing Dorothy in Wicked, working alongside legends like Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy in the DC universe, the emotional bond fans have with Raven and Harley Quinn, the Brony community around My Little Pony, and why great voice acting is never just “doing voices” — it is fully becoming the character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Jodie Sweetin | Part 2 30.06.2026 47хв

  Jodie Sweetin joins Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for Part 2 of her conversation, this time diving into Fuller House, the Netflix reboot, Bob Saget, the Olsen twins, Stephanie Tanner’s adult storyline, and the Full House family coming back together. Description:Jodie Sweetin returns to Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for a Fuller House-focused conversation with Taboo. Jodie talks about life before the reboot, working in drug and alcohol treatment, pitching Fuller House while still working a normal job, and how the show eventually landed at Netflix after multiple networks passed. She reflects on what it felt like to return to Stephanie Tanner as an adult, why the ending of Full House hit her so hard as a kid, and how Fuller House gave her a second chance to reconnect with the cast and family she grew up with. She also opens up about why the Olsen twins didn’t return as Michelle Tanner, the famous Fuller House fourth-wall joke, Stephanie’s infertility and surrogacy storyline, becoming a mentor to the younger cast, rebuilding the Tanner house set, directing The Nearlywed Game, Bob Saget’s real personality and dark sense of humor, How Rude Tanneritos, 90s conventions, Motown Philly, and her idea for a possible Fullest House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Jodie Sweetin | Full House 23.06.2026 37хв

  Jodie Sweetin joins Taboo for Part 1 of a two-part conversation about Full House, Stephanie Tanner, Bob Saget, and the sitcom that became a generational classic. From the original pilot story to the Tanner family’s lasting legacy, Jodie looks back on the moments fans still love today. Description:Jodie Sweetin sits down with Taboo’s Comics & Kicks to revisit her years as Stephanie Tanner on Full House. In Part 1, Jodie talks about getting cast, the original pilot before Bob Saget became Danny Tanner, growing up on set, filming Stephanie’s classic moments, the real Full House house in San Francisco, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, TGIF memories, and why the Tanner family still means so much to fans. Part 2 continues with Fuller House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Clifton Collins Jr. | 187 16.06.2026 1год 20хв

  Clifton Collins Jr. joins Taboo for a powerful conversation about acting, identity, legacy, and the roles that changed his life. Clifton reflects on working with Samuel L. Jackson on 187, the rehearsal moment that raised his standard as an actor, and the emotional intensity behind his work in Capote. He also shares the wild story of almost landing Saving Private Ryan, from sneaking a script to learning German over a single weekend for the audition. The conversation also explores Clifton’s family history in Latino vaudeville, his grandfather Pedro Gonzalez, Indigenous representation, the discipline of studying a role, and what it takes to bring truth to characters across films like Dirty, Capote, Pacific Rim, Westworld, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Mixon Brothers 09.06.2026 57хв

  The Mixon Brothers join Taboo’s Comics and Kicks to revisit The Nutty Professor, Eddie Murphy’s “HERCULES” moment, Jim Carrey’s wild improv on Me, Myself & Irene, and the night they were in Las Vegas when Tupac was shot. Jamal and Jerod Mixon sit down with Taboo for a hilarious, nostalgic, and story-packed conversation about growing up in Los Angeles, breaking into Hollywood, and becoming part of some of the most memorable comedy movies of the 90s and 2000s. The brothers look back on The Nutty Professor and explain how Jamal landed the role after his mother heard about the audition on the radio. They share what it was like working with Eddie Murphy as he transformed into the Klump family, and how the now-iconic “Hercules, Hercules” moment came together through Eddie’s improvisation and Jamal’s reaction. They also dive into Me, Myself & Irene, from the audition process to working alongside Anthony Anderson, Mongo Brownlee, and Jim Carrey. Jamal explains how Jim improvised the “smooches” moment on set, forcing everyone to play along and creating one of the movie’s funniest scenes. The conversation also covers their wild Las Vegas story from the Mike Tyson fight the night Tupac was shot, meeting Russell Simmons, getting connected to How to Be a Player, working on Bulworth with Halle Berry and Warren Beatty, Paul Blart: Mall Cop becoming a surprise comedy hit, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson’s Midsummer Night events, LA sneaker culture, and ranking comedy legends like Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, Will Ferrell, Kevin James, and Adam Sandler. A funny, loose, and unforgettable episode full of classic comedy stories, behind-the-scenes movie moments, LA nostalgia, and the kind of real Hollywood memories only the Mixon Brothers can tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Alisan Porter 02.06.2026 1год 5хв

  Alisan Porter joins Taboo’s Comics and Kicks to revisit Curly Sue, Parenthood with Steve Martin, and her journey from child star to winning The Voice. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from classic Hollywood sets, early-2000s nightlife, motherhood, music, and finding her voice again. Alisan Porter sits down with Taboo for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up on screen, finding her identity as a singer, and looking back at the pop culture moments that shaped her life and career. Alisan reflects on Curly Sue as the role that felt like her child-star breakthrough after years of working as a young actor. She shares memories of working with Jim Belushi and John Hughes, including the emotional restaurant scene where Hughes pushed her to focus and go deeper as a performer. She also looks back on Parenthood, her first feature film, and what it was like being surrounded by a legendary cast and creative team that included Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Ron Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Dianne Wiest, and Tom Hulce. The conversation also dives into Pee-wee’s Playhouse, The Golden Girls, Dante Basco, child-actor life, the magic of old Hollywood backlots, and the early-2000s Joseph’s nightclub scene where stars like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Foxx, Mark Wahlberg, Carmen Electra, Marlon Wayans, and DJ AM all crossed paths. Alisan opens up about why singing was always her true calling, how theater helped bridge acting and music, and why The Voice became such an important comeback and proof-of-purpose moment for her as a young mom. She also talks about winning Season 10 with Christina Aguilera as her coach, making new music for women who grew up with her, and continuing to coach and mentor performers today. A nostalgic, funny, and heartfelt episode about Curly Sue, classic movies, 90s and 2000s Hollywood, motherhood, music, and what it means to grow up without losing your voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kid | Why Class Act Became Kid ‘n Play’s Hidden Classic 34 Years Later 26.05.2026 1год 11хв

  Kid from Kid ‘n Play revisits Class Act 34 years later and explains why the movie became a hidden classic for real fans of the duo. Christopher “Kid” Reid joins Taboo for a conversation about playing Duncan Pinderhughes, the chemistry behind Kid ‘n Play’s dance scenes, the playful comedy style that made Class Act age so well, and the larger Kid ‘n Play legacy across House Party, their NBC cartoon, and their Marvel comic. Kid also shares stories about Michael Jordan, driving Jordan’s cars in Chicago, and the lessons he learned from being around one of the biggest icons in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kathleen Herles | The Original Dora 19.05.2026 1год 8хв

  Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, reflects on getting the role at seven years old, growing up on Nickelodeon, and the impact Dora had on Latino representation, bilingual storytelling, and kids around the world. In this conversation with Taboo, Kathleen opens up about her Queens upbringing, her Peruvian family, the work ethic that shaped her, and the emotional full-circle moment of returning to the Dora franchise as Dora’s mom. She also talks about identity, feeling “Latina enough,” meeting fans who grew up with Dora, and finally embracing the legacy of a character that helped a generation feel seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Gridiron Gang 20 Years Later | Jade Yorker & Joseph Lucero 12.05.2026 1год 8хв

  Gridiron Gang was real football, real hits, and real second chances. Jade Scott Yorker and Joseph Raymond Lucero Chavez look back on Willie Weathers, The Rock, Xzibit, and the true-life energy behind the movie. Nearly 20 years after Gridiron Gang, Jade and Joseph join Taboo to revisit the film’s legacy, from Joseph’s path from prison to Homeboy Industries to Hollywood, to filming inside Camp Kilpatrick, working around real football players, and seeing how the movie turned stories of struggle, discipline, and brotherhood into something fans still carry today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Toni Basil 05.05.2026 1год 17хв

  Toni Basil tells the untold story of “Mickey,” working with Tina Turner on “Proud Mary,” and witnessing the birth of locking through Don Campbell and The Lockers. From vaudeville roots to street dance history, she connects the dots behind generations of movement. The legendary dancer, choreographer, performer, and historian joins Taboo for a conversation that spans her childhood backstage at the Chicago Theatre, the rise of The Lockers, the fight to make “Mickey” work, and the creative lessons she learned from icons like Tina Turner, David Bowie, Bette Midler, David Byrne, and David Lee Roth. This is a rare look at dance history from someone who didn’t just study it — she lived it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kimberly Brown | Halloweentown 28.04.2026 52хв

  Kimberly J. Brown looks back at how Halloweentown became a cult classic and helped define the Disney Channel era so many grew up on. From its unexpected rise to becoming a Halloween tradition, she reflects on the legacy that still resonates today. In this conversation, Kimberly J. Brown shares what it was like being part of the early days of Disney Channel Original Movies and watching Halloweentown grow into a generational favorite. She talks about working with Debbie Reynolds, navigating Hollywood at a young age, and how fan support kept the franchise alive for decades. The episode also dives into her broader career, from major studio films to conventions and fan interactions, and the unexpected real-life love story that came years after filming—proving just how far the impact of Halloweentown has reached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kid | House Party & Kid & Play 21.04.2026 1год 15хв

  Kid & Play, House Party, the ICONIC rap battle, dance culture, and the era that defined late ’80s and early ’90s hip hop—this is the inside story behind one of the most influential films in music and culture. Kid shares how House Party came together in real time, from building out the rap battle scene to working alongside Robin Harris, Martin Lawrence, and Tisha Campbell. He reflects on the duo’s rise from early New York days with Salt-N-Pepa and Herbie Love Bug to their breakout success, plus stories from Class Act, major tours, and how Kid & Play’s music, style, and chemistry helped shape a defining moment in hip hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tony Plana | Three Amigos 14.04.2026 1год 16хв

  Tony Plana reflects on working with comedy legends in Three Amigos, his breakthrough with Cheech Marin in Born in East L.A., and the career-defining decisions that shaped his path in Hollywood. In this full conversation, Tony Plana shares stories from his time working with Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, along with his transition into comedy alongside Cheech Marin. He discusses the choices, challenges, and creative moments that defined his career, from navigating typecasting to embracing improvisation and finding his place in some of the most memorable films of his era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Claudia Wells | Back To The Future 07.04.2026 1год 5хв

  Claudia Wells looks back on Back to the Future and how close it came to being a completely different film, from the original casting of Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly to Michael J. Fox stepping into the role and changing everything, along with her experience as Jennifer Parker and the chemistry that brought the story to life. In this conversation, Claudia shares behind-the-scenes moments from the making of the film, including the casting changes, her unexpected path back into the role, and what it was like working alongside Michael J. Fox. She also reflects on her early acting career, near-misses with other iconic films, and the timing, decisions, and relationships that shaped her place in one of the most beloved franchises ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  James Pax | Big Trouble in Little China 31.03.2026 47хв

  A box office flop turned global cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China found its audience long after its release. James Pax, who played Lightning, shares how the film evolved into a fan favorite and why sequel talks still keep it alive today. James Pax joins Taboo for a deep dive into Big Trouble in Little China, reflecting on the film’s unexpected journey, behind-the-scenes filmmaking, and the impact of practical effects in a pre-CGI era. He shares stories from set, working alongside Kurt Russell, and how the role of Lightning helped shape his career. The conversation expands into martial arts film history, global cinema, and the influence of icons like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Chuck Norris. Pax also opens up about his move into Hong Kong cinema, working with Michelle Yeoh, and how international audiences continue to drive the legacy of films like Big Trouble decades later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Rob Ryder | White Men Can't Jump 24.03.2026 56хв

  Rob Ryder joins Taboo to break down the real stories behind White Men Can’t Jump, Blue Chips, and The Warriors. From training Wesley Snipes to look like a real hooper to Shaq choosing Penny Hardaway during Blue Chips, this one is packed with legendary movie and basketball history. In this episode of Taboo’s Comics and Kicks, Rob Ryder shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most iconic basketball and cult films ever made. He gets into how White Men Can’t Jump made Wesley Snipes look like he’d been playing for years, what Woody Harrelson was really like on set, how Rosie Perez won the role, and why the movie still pops off the screen. Rob also tells the wild Blue Chips story of Shaq meeting Penny Hardaway during the production, working with Nick Nolte and William Friedkin, and how they filled an arena by turning the shoot into a real event. Then he dives into The Warriors, what New York City felt like in 1978, and how that film became a lasting cult classic. It’s a great conversation about basketball, movies, streetball culture, Hollywood, and what it really takes to make sports look real on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Sean Kanan | Karate Kid, Part III 17.03.2026 56хв

  Sean Kanan—best known as Mike Barnes, the ruthless villain from The Karate Kid Part III—joins Taboo to tell the unbelievable story of nearly dying while filming the movie. He revisits the iconic “Your karate’s a joke” line, the legacy of the franchise, and his career beyond Karate Kid. Sean Kanan joins Taboo on Taboo’s Comics and Kicks to revisit his unforgettable role as Mike Barnes, the villain from The Karate Kid Part III who quickly became known to fans as “Karate’s Bad Boy.” Sean shares the intense behind-the-scenes story of filming the movie, including the moment he nearly lost his life after suffering internal bleeding from the demanding stunt work required for the role. The conversation also looks back at one of the most memorable lines in the Karate Kid franchise—“Your karate’s a joke”—and the lasting legacy of the film and its characters. Sean reflects on working alongside Ralph Macchio and the legendary Pat Morita, and why the story of Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi continues to resonate with audiences decades later. Beyond Karate Kid, Sean talks about his long career in television, including roles on General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful, and how he eventually created the Emmy-winning digital series Studio City. From martial arts cinema to daytime television and independent storytelling, Sean’s journey offers a fascinating look at longevity in Hollywood and the lasting impact of one of the Karate Kid universe’s most memorable villains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices