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Dropping Names ...and other things

Dropping Names ...and other things

By: Brent Spiner & Jonathan Frakes
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Summary

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.

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Episodes
  • Community Movie & Chevy Chase Drama with Joel McHale
    May 7 2026

    Joel McHale joins Dropping Names for an epic conversation covering everything from the highly anticipated Community movie to his unforgettable experience hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner for President Obama.

    Joel opens up about being baptized at the Vatican, his uncanny resemblance to Kevin Kline, working with Steve Martin, and why he says yes to everything in Hollywood. Plus, get the inside scoop on his four current TV shows and hear hilarious stories from the Saturn Awards where Tom Cruise stayed for the entire ceremony.

    From Star Trek dreams to hosting for presidents, Joel proves why he's one of the most versatile entertainers in the business. This conversation goes deep on Hollywood politics, celebrity encounters, and the reality of making it in entertainment.

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    57 mins
  • Behind the Curtain with Dean Devlin
    Apr 23 2026

    Join us for an exhilarating episode of Dropping Names as we dive deep into the world of filmmaking with the legendary Dean Devlin. Known for his work on iconic films like Independence Day and Stargate, Dean shares behind-the-scenes stories, his journey from acting to producing, and his insights into the evolving entertainment industry. From directing David Tennant to the challenges of shooting in Serbia, this episode is packed with anecdotes that will captivate every movie enthusiast. Tune in for a conversation that spans continents, careers, and cinematic history.

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    51 mins
  • The Queen of Geek Culture (Felicia Day)
    Apr 8 2026

    Felicia Day joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes for a wildly fun, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about building a career by making your own lane, long before that was the norm.


    They talk about Firefly, The Guild, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, The Librarians, Leverage, Critical Role, awkward auditions, Hollywood burnout, fantasy worlds, redheads, and the projects that changed nerd culture forever. Felicia also opens up about creating her new graphic novel, The Lost Daughter of Sparta, and why making your own thing can be the smartest move in the business.


    There are also stories about Patrick Stewart, Gene Roddenberry, Rip Torn, Kathy Bates, Robin Williams, and more, plus a lot of chaos, laughter, and classic name dropping along the way.


    If you enjoy stories about cult classics, geek culture, sci fi, creativity, and how iconic projects actually get made, this episode is for you.

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    1 hr
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