LGBTQ Episodes

What’s it like growing up with a rock star mom, a politically connected father, and Hollywood royalty in your family tree? In Part One of this captivating conversation, writer, commentator, and activist James "Duke" Mason pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life. The son of pop icon Belinda Carlisle and grandson of legendary actor James Mason, Duke shares heartfelt, funny, and inspiring stories about family, identity, politics, and finding his own voice. Duke opens up about coming out a...

In Part Two of my conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter Paul Rudnick, we dive into his remarkable Hollywood career and the surprising chain of events that led him from NYC theater to major motion pictures. Paul shares how legendary producer Scott Rudin gave him his first big break on “The Addams Family”, introducing him to the world of screenwriting and script doctoring. Along the way, he reveals what it really means to rewrite a screenplay, why listening t...

In Part One of my fascinating conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, essayist, & screenwriter Paul Rudnick, we travel back to his childhood in Piscataway, NJ, his years studying theater at Yale University, and his move to NYC, where he learned the realities of putting on a production while launching his career with “Poor Little Lambs,” featuring future stars Kevin Bacon, Bronson Pinchot, & Blanche Baker. Paul also takes us inside the creation of some of his most beloved stage wo...

In the second half of their fascinating two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with acclaimed actor Steven Weber, who recalls his experiences filming the psychological thriller “Single White Female” alongside Bridget Fonda—whom he remains friends with today. He opens up about filming his first nude scene, how nerve-wracking it was, and reflects on how today’s intimacy coordinators have changed the industry. Weber also shares stories from his time filming “Jeffrey,” ...

In Part 2 of this captivating Hollywood Obsessed interview, host Tony Miros continues his deep-dive chat with acclaimed Canadian actor, producer, & director Paul Hopkins—best known as Michael “Mouse” Tolliver in More Tales of the City & Further Tales of the City. Paul shares what it was like meeting co-star Billy Campbell for the first time and how they effortlessly stepped into their on-screen romance, despite both being straight men. In fact, Paul admits that kissing Billy was far easier than ...

In this first installment of a special two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with acclaimed Canadian actor, producer, and director Paul Hopkins—best known for stepping into the iconic role of Michael “Mouse” Tolliver in the Emmy-nominated miniseries “More Tales of the City” and “Further Tales of the City”. Paul opens up about growing up in Ottawa, where his music teacher mom and professor dad kept him busy with piano lessons and talent shows. He discovered acting after getting accepte...

In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Miros interviews the Emmy Award-nominated actress Liz Torres, who is best known for her role as Mahalia Sanchez in the comedy series “The John Larroquette Show” -- for which she received two Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. She is also known for playing the role of "Miss Patty"in the comedy-drama seriesGilmore Girls. During Tony's entertaining conversation with Liz, they discuss her experience growing up in New York Ci...