The Sackhoff Show
This is the official podcast of Katee Sackhoff, celebrated for her iconic roles in Battlestar Galactica, Longmire, The Mandalorian, and many other beloved projects. Over her career, Katee has collaborated with a host of extraordinary individuals. Now, Katee invites these remarkable personalities on her podcast for candid and authentic conversations. By creating an intimate and welcoming atmosphere, she dismantles the unreachable celebrity façade with in-depth questions, heartfelt exchanges, and plenty of laughter. Katee offers listeners an honest glimpse into the lives and work of her guests. Each episode also features Katee's reflections on the discussion with her guests and responses to listener comments and emails, adding a personal touch. Through this vibrant community of fans and fellow travelers, Katee is crafting a space where everyone can share, learn from their common experiences, and enjoy the journey together. Tune in: New Episodes of The Sackhoff Show air every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere podcasts are found.
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Ernie Hudson Knew Ghostbusters Was Something Special
11/18/2025
Ernie Hudson Knew Ghostbusters Was Something Special
Hi everyone, Happy Tuesday! This year, I dressed up as the Marshmallow Man for Halloween, so it’s only fitting that I have Ernie Hudson on the show this week! Ernie famously played Winston Zeddmore in Ghostbusters. He has also appeared in many, many other projects, including films like The Crow, Airheads and Miss Congeniality and on TV on Oz, Grace and Frankie, LA’s Finest and most recently as L. C. Duncan in The Family Business. It was such an honor to sit down with Ernie and we immediately got along. We talk about his childhood and the emotional moment last year when the street he grew up on was renamed in his honor. We also get into the inner strength he’s developed riding the highs and lows of an almost 60 year (!) career in show business. There is so much we can all learn from Ernie and I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did. If you want to hear more about Ernie and get updates on my own life, be sure to check out the Hindsight for this episode over on Patreon! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SACKHOFF at https://www.oneskin.co/SACKHOFF #oneskinpod
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Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Unboxes His Carson Teva Action Figure, Plus AMA with Katee!
11/11/2025
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Unboxes His Carson Teva Action Figure, Plus AMA with Katee!
It’s a special Tuesday this week! Show favorite Paul Sun-Hyung Lee joins the show as Katee reveals his brand-new Carson Teva action figure. Plus, Katee gets the updates from Paul about the new season of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Paul shares his contribution to the design of the patches on Carson Teva’s bomber jacket. Stick around for an AMA with Paul and Katee, with questions about the 501st, cosplay, Stephen King and who would (and wouldn’t) play a vampire. This is a repost of a live Patreon event— if you want more AMA’s and live events, let us know! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Warby Parker has over 300+ locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to right now to try on any pair virtually! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at #rulapod
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James Callis Talks Battlestar, Gaius Baltar and Why Playing Bad Guys is Fun
11/04/2025
James Callis Talks Battlestar, Gaius Baltar and Why Playing Bad Guys is Fun
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! I can’t believe it’s taken this long, but this week I am finally talking to my friend and Battlestar legend James Callis! On Battlestar, James played Dr. Gaius Baltar. He is also known for playing best friend Tom in the Bridget Jones’ Diary movies, as well as appearances in Star Trek: Picard, 12 Monkeys, Arrow and most recently as Claude Whelan in Slow Horses. James was an intimidating person for me to interview — he’s so smart about acting (and about everything else) and he plays a really good bad guy— but in this conversation, you get to see his goofy side and his tender side too. James is an incredible dad and I loved getting to talk to him about how fatherhood helps him keep the nonsense of life on set in perspective. He has also worked with some of the greatest actors of all time and we discuss what traits Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif all have in common. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I’m so happy I got to see James in person! Enjoy the episode and check out our Patreon for an extended hindsight where my producer Jeph and I discuss James and all things Battlestar in more detail. Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: New Every Plate customers can enjoy a special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to and use code katee199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only.
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Katee Watched Oculus for the First Time in Over a Decade
10/28/2025
Katee Watched Oculus for the First Time in Over a Decade
Hi everyone, this week we have a Halloween surprise for you! My producer Jeph and I are rewatching Mike Flanagan’s 2013 horror film Oculus, which I starred in. Grab some popcorn and candy and get ready for some southern gothic scares. I haven't seen this movie in over a decade, so it was a lot of fun to sit down and try to remember what happened. Jeph had never seen it, so he was coming in blind! For this audio companion, Jeph and I introduce the movie and talk through some behind the scenes stories about the rest of the cast, which included Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Kate Siegel and Rory Cochrane. We also get into the stunts and effects, how the film found success at the box office and how to act possessed in a dress! If you want to watch the film with us, head over to or check out our YouTube for highlights! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Use code SACKHOFF at to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SACKHOFF at #oneskinpod
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Robert Englund on Becoming the Stuff of Nightmares
10/21/2025
Robert Englund on Becoming the Stuff of Nightmares
Happy Spooky Season, Everyone! As many of you know, scary movies freak me out. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love today’s guest! Today I’m talking to a horror icon— Freddy himself, Robert Englund! Robert is beloved for his performance as Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street and its many sequels. He has also had an illustrious career outside of Wes Craven’s franchise, appearing in hundreds of films and TV shows, including a recent appearance as Victor Creel in Stranger Things. On Halloween of this year, he will be immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and it could not be going to a sweeter, more generous person. Robert is a joy to talk with and I’m so honored he took the time to chat with me. We have gotten to know each other over years at conventions and we have a great conversation about what it’s like to be associated with an iconic role, his warm relationship with horror fans and how he used his experience on-set to inform his performance as Freddy. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did— and Happy Halloween! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at #rulapod Listeners of The Sackhoff Show get an additional 15% off any annual Masterclass membership at .
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Alanah Pearce Talks God of War, Game Development and Not Feeding the Trolls
10/14/2025
Alanah Pearce Talks God of War, Game Development and Not Feeding the Trolls
Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday! Thank you so much for being here. Today I’m talking to the ultimate multi-hyphenate creator Alanah Pearce. Alanah is an actor, a producer, a content creator and a former journalist and she is best-known as a video game writer and developer. She is a highly-respected voice in the role of games and has worked on some of the biggest games of the last 10 years, including God of War Ragnarök. We have a fascinating conversation comparing our experiences navigating different entertainment industries and find common ground talking about creative decision-making and managing harassment online. Alanah is a fascinating, brilliant person and thinker and I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Head to to find your next pair of glasses today! Secure your online data and find out how you can get up to four extra months at
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Madelaine Petsch on Her Journey From Riverdale Teen to Scream Queen
10/07/2025
Madelaine Petsch on Her Journey From Riverdale Teen to Scream Queen
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! I’m so happy to be talking with today’s guest— the fabulous Madelaine Petsch! Madelaine played Cheryl Blossom on Riverdale and she is currently starring as Maya in The Strangers: Ch 2, reprising her role from The Strangers: Ch 1. She will also be seen as Charlie in Maintenance Required, which will be available globally on Prime Video October 8th! It was such a pleasure to get to know Madelaine a little bit better! We actually have a lot in common— we talk about growing up in the Pacific Northwest and getting involved with acting at a young age. We also discuss what it was like to be media-trained as a CW actor and how she is transitioning into producing more original work. I watched The Strangers: Ch 2 on the airplane and I’m NOT sure I recommend that experience (it was terrifying and I’m not a big horror person, especially in a confined space!). But the film is great and I hope you all check it out! If you want more conversation between me and my producer Jeph, join us over on the Patreon, where we discuss the interview and everything we have going on in our lives! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Save on deliciously easy recipes with EveryPlate. Try EveryPlate and get $1.99 per meal on your first box. Go to and use code katee199 to claim your offer. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SACKHOFF at #oneskinpod
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Scene Stealer Steven Ogg on Grand Theft Auto, Walking Dead, Snowpiercer and More
09/30/2025
Scene Stealer Steven Ogg on Grand Theft Auto, Walking Dead, Snowpiercer and More
Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday! Today’s guest is none other than Steven Ogg. Steven has created a niche playing characters that are a little (or a LOT) unhinged. He is best known for playing Trevor in Grand Theft Auto. He played Simon in Walking Dead, Pike in Snowpiercer, Rebus on Westworld, Sobchak on Better Caul Saul and many, many others. People see Steven and they think— whoa, this guy’s a little crazy. But the truth is, he is also a super sensitive artist and a real actor’s actor. I had so much fun getting into the weeds and sharing stories about working with directors and his philosophy of how to stick around as an actor when a show is being written week to week. Steven is a total character and it was such a pleasure to get to know him a little bit better! Be sure to stick around this week for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the conversation with Steven and our love (okay, Jeph’s love) of Grand Theft Auto. Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow
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Jon Heder Talks Napoleon Dynamite, Chapstick, Disco and Life as a "Weirdo" Icon
09/23/2025
Jon Heder Talks Napoleon Dynamite, Chapstick, Disco and Life as a "Weirdo" Icon
Hi Everyone, hope you’re having a wonderful Tuesday! This week’s guest is my Pacific Northwest buddy and star of Napoleon Dynamite, Jon Heder! If you haven’t seen Napoleon Dynamite (I don’t know how that’s possible), please go out and watch it RIGHT NOW and then come back for this interview. It was so much fun to chat with Jon and hear the story behind how he created such an iconic character. We talk about where he learned to dance, how he and the director transformed the story from a student film into a massive hit and what it was like managing such an insane level of overnight fame. It’s been quite awhile since that movie came out and the truth is, Jon is so much more than that character. He is a dad, he’s a big outdoors guy and he’s still a phenomenal actor! He is starring in the new film Waltzing With Brando, alongside Billy Zane, and we talk about his experience learning more about Marlon Brando, shooting in Tahiti and his personal policy on nudity on camera. This is exactly the conversation you’d expect from a guy like Jon— it’s absurd, goofy and earnest all at the same time. Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the interview over a bowl of tots! Just kidding, I wish… Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: New EveryPlate customers can enjoy a special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to and use code katee199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. Right now, listeners of The Sackhoff Show get an additional 15% off any annual membership at .
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Charisma Carpenter on Cordelia, Buffy and Fighting For a Safer Hollywood
09/16/2025
Charisma Carpenter on Cordelia, Buffy and Fighting For a Safer Hollywood
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! Buffy was one of those shows that genuinely inspired me to become an actor. I have been such a fan and admirer of Charisma Carpenter ever since her iconic performance as Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and it was a treat to sit down with her for a longer conversation. And this was a LONG conversation— in fact, we had so much fun talking, we had Charisma come back and record a second day just so I could ask all the questions I had for her! Charisma is passionate about everything she does and her passion is infectious. We talk about hard lessons she’s learned over a long career, how to advocate for yourself on set and how to create healthy conversations around body image with kids. It’s a conversation that goes deep fast, and it’s also full of laughter! Charisma has a new podcast called The Bitch Is Back, where she is re-watching Buffy and Angel for the first time and reflecting on how her life has changed since those iconic shows first aired. I can’t wait to check it out! Be sure to stick around after the interview for a quick Hindsight with my producer Jeph where we talk about this great conversation! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: New EveryPlate customers can enjoy a special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to and use code katee199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SACKHOFF at #oneskinpod Listeners of The Sackhoff Show are eligible for 3 months of unlimited premium wireless from Mint Mobile for $15/mo at . Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.
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Brandon Rogers Talks YouTube Celebrity, Helluva Boss and Ignoring the Algorithm
09/09/2025
Brandon Rogers Talks YouTube Celebrity, Helluva Boss and Ignoring the Algorithm
Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday! I am so excited for you to get to know today’s guest. When I first saw Brandon Rogers, it was at a con and he had a line of people waiting to see him that went out the door and down the block. I said to myself, “I have got to get to know this person.” If you don’t know Brandon’s work, he has been making incredible, hilarious short videos for YouTube for almost 20 years (since the beginning!). Do yourself a favor and do a deep dive. His characters are outlandish, subversive and most of all, fun. He is now the star of the animated show Helluva Boss, where he plays Blitzo. This conversation was a blast and honestly really educational. Brandon and I bond over what makes us laugh (people getting hurt, sorry!). We also talk about our relationships with our fans and how AI is changing the landscape for independent creators. After the interview, I sit down with my producer Jeph and talk about the conversation in a segment we call the Hindsight. Join us there and on Patreon for more goodies! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: New EveryPlate customers can enjoy a special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to and use code katee199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. Need new headphones? Head to to get 20% off sitewide today.
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Robbie Amell on the Final Season of Upload, Code8 and Showing His Son the Flash
09/02/2025
Robbie Amell on the Final Season of Upload, Code8 and Showing His Son the Flash
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the end of Summer! I had such a great time chatting with my guest this week— the one and only Robbie Amell! If you don’t know Robbie, he is currently starring as Nathan Brown in the final season of Upload, a show which I absolutely love. He also played Ronnie Raymond on The Flash, as well as Connor Reed in Code 8 and Code 8: Part II, which he also produced. We talk about his recent move back to Canada (you know I love my Canadians) and what it was like becoming a dad while shooting Upload. We also talk about his comedic timing, his experience learning from some of the greats early on in his career and what he’s learned from watching Upload creator Greg Daniels work alongside his son Owen, who also stars on the show. We are also both huge F1 fans, so I try to control myself and not let us talking about his recent trip to Monaco COMPLETELY take over the conversation. I’m excited for you to get to know him better and for everyone to watch the final season of Upload, which is streaming now! As always, make sure you stick around after the interview for the Hindsight, where I try to convince my producer Jeph to join me for a spartan race and we talk about plans for our upcoming live recording of The Sackhoff Show right here in my hometown of Portland! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SACKHOFF and get on your way to being your best self.
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Jimmi Simpson on Always Sunny, Westworld, Black Mirror and his New Show Haunted Hotel
08/26/2025
Jimmi Simpson on Always Sunny, Westworld, Black Mirror and his New Show Haunted Hotel
Hi Everyone! I am in awe of today’s guest and I can’t wait for you to listen to this conversation! Jimmi Simpson is one of those actors that really makes you pay attention from the moment you see him onscreen. You may know him from playing Liam McPoyle on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia or from his more dramatic work as William in Westworld, Walton in Black Mirror, Tom Andrews in Pachinko, or from one of many many other roles. It was such a pleasure to chat with someone whose work I really respect and learn that our process (or lack of process) is not that different! It was a nice feeling to realize that even someone who seems so disciplined and confident as an actor still faces lack of sleep, ADD and imposter syndrome. We talk about obstacles and opportunities and how to make your way through a challenge as an actor even when you may not know the best way to approach it. This is a great conversation about acting, but Jimmi also has lots of nuggets of wisdom about life in general. Plus, Jimmi’s new show Haunted Hotel is really funny and beautiful and I can’t wait for everyone to check it out! Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I chat about the interview, as well as upcoming live shows and conventions! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual Masterclass membership at masterclass.com/KATEE Head to rugiet.com/SACKHOFF to see if a Rugiet Ready prescription is right for you. Use code SACKHOFF to get 15% off today.
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Rahul Kohli Creates a New Archetype, from iZombie to Midnight Mass
08/19/2025
Rahul Kohli Creates a New Archetype, from iZombie to Midnight Mass
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! This week, I sat down with my new friend Rahul Kohli to chat, while on a break from filming Mike Flanagan’s new show Carrie. In addition to co-starring with me on the new project, Rahul has found so many new fans as a heartthrob in Mike’s other recent shows, including playing Owen in The Haunting of Bly Manor, Sheriff Hassan in Midnight Mass and Leo Usher in The Fall of The House of Usher. You may also know him from his roles as Ravi Chakrabarti in iZombie and Bri in The Life of Chuck, as well as his prolific video game voice work. We had a lot of fun talking about how he fell in love with movies and video games, while growing up as a South Asian kid in the UK and he found his way as an actor without a well-worn path to follow. This conversation really feels like two friends sitting down for coffee, getting real about the life of a working actor— from how to use social media, to embracing insecurity and learning to let go and trust your director. I feel much closer to Rahul after this conversation, and I think you will too! Be sure to stick around after our chat for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the episode, share details about upcoming live shows and vent about an airplane nemesis! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Try Mint Mobile’s Unlimited Wireless Plan for only $15/mo for three months at MintMobile.com/SACKHOFF Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/SACKHOFF! #honeylovepod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SACKHOFF at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
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Tahmoh Penikett on Feeling Destined to Play Helo and Why BSG Matters More Than Ever
08/12/2025
Tahmoh Penikett on Feeling Destined to Play Helo and Why BSG Matters More Than Ever
Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday! As many of you know, I am currently shooting up in Vancouver with none other than my amazing BSG co-star Tahmoh Penikett. So of course that means now is the perfect time for him to join me on the podcast! In addition to his role as Karl “Helo” Agathon in Battlestar, Tahmoh has also appeared on Supernatural and as Paul Ballard on Dollhouse. It has been such a joy getting to reconnect with him on this new job— and you’ll see why in this interview. We talk about his childhood as the son of a politician in the Yukon, his relationship with his First Nations grandmother, his journey as an actor and why Helo was a part he felt destined to play. Tahmoh is such a thoughtful, charismatic guy and our conversation goes deep, fast! We have a really important conversation about the state of the world and why Battlestar still matters after two decades. We also talk openly about navigating doubt as an actor and what it takes to re-build your confidence after difficult on-set experiences. There’s lots of laughter and even some tears, but that’s talking with Tahmoh! Please remember to stick around for the Hindsight this week, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the interview and celebrate Jeph’s one-year anniversary as Hindsight co-host! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: New EveryPlate customers can enjoy a special offer of only $1.99/meal. Go to and use code katee199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. Go to to get 20% off the fan favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic!
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Brandon Routh on Finding Closure As Superman and Letting Go of Ego on His New Film Ick
08/05/2025
Brandon Routh on Finding Closure As Superman and Letting Go of Ego on His New Film Ick
Happy Tuesday! With a new version of Superman hitting movie theaters, I was so happy to chat with one of my favorite Men of Steel this week - you guys, it’s Brandon Routh! You know Brandon from playing Clark Kent/Superman in Superman Returns. He also played Daniel Shaw on Chuck, Todd Ingram in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Ray Palmer/The Atom across the Berlanti Arrow Universe. We talk about this in the interview, but I feel like Brandon’s version of Superman maybe didn’t get the appreciation it deserved at the time. It was interesting to talk with him about living up to the legacy of Christopher Reeve and how it feels to watch David Corenswet wear the blue cape. We also discuss how Brandon was able to find closure by playing Superman again in the 2019 Arrowverse crossover event “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” I really enjoyed this conversation and Brandon is such a lovely, grounded guy. I can’t wait to see him in his new film Ick, directed by one of my favorite directors Joseph Kahn (who also directed me in the short Power/Rangers). Be sure to stick around after the interview for the hindsight, straight from a hotel in Vancouver. I am up in Canada shooting this week, I’ve always got time for a little chat with my producer Jeph and some fan comments and questions from the Mail Sack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow Power Rangers Short Film | ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SACKHOFF and get on your way to being your best self. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code SACKHOFF at checkout.
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Steve Guttenberg Spreads Positivity and Talks Riding the Waves of 50 Years in Show Biz
07/29/2025
Steve Guttenberg Spreads Positivity and Talks Riding the Waves of 50 Years in Show Biz
Can we talk about how great Steve Guttenberg is? He is obviously a terrific actor and has been working longer than I’ve been alive, but he is also just such a source of positivity— I could have kept talking to him for hours! You of course know Steve Guttenberg from iconic roles like Michael Kellam in Three Men and a Baby, Carey Mahoney in Police Academy or Jack Bonner in Cocoon. Since that time he has really matured into a character actor and he continues to act in TV and movies all the time. We talk about how he has gone about building a career that lasts and how he surrounds himself with grounded, positive people. We also have a moving conversation about his book Time to Thank, in which he writes about his experience being a caregiver for his father toward the end of his life. If you are in need of a pump-up speech or a dose of happy positivity, this is the episode for you! Be sure to stick around after our conversation for the Hindsight where my producer Jeph and I talk about all things Guttenberg, including the absolutely insane story he tells about sneaking onto the Paramount lot when he was a teenager. We also answer fan questions and respond to comments in the Mail Sack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Fans of the Sackhoff Show can get 15% off a Rugiet Ready prescription. Connect with a provider and see if Rugiet Ready is right for you at http://Rugiet.com/Sackhoff
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George Takei on Star Trek, Coming Out Late in Life and His New Book It Rhymes with Takei
07/22/2025
George Takei on Star Trek, Coming Out Late in Life and His New Book It Rhymes with Takei
Oh MY have we got a good one for you this week! I am so thrilled to have the incredible George Takei on the show. What a joy to sit down with an absolute icon. George became a household name playing Sulu on many iterations of Star Trek. He also played Kaito Nakamura in Heroes and he and I had so much fun playing ourselves together on The Big Bang Theory. Throughout his career, George has always been an activist and we talk about that side of his life in this conversation as well. He has a new graphic memoir out now called “It Rhymes with Takei,” which is all about his experience as a closeted man in Hollywood and then coming out at age 68. We discuss what that time in his life was like, and we talk about the origins of his activism, going all the way back to his early childhood in an internment camp during World War II. It was a privilege to get to have this conversation and I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to stick around afterwards for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I discuss the episode and I learn this is not the first time Jeph has met George Takei. Plus, we answer fan questions from the Mail Sack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Go to to get twenty percent off Raycon's fan favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic! Get a 3-month Unlimited wireless plan with Mint Mobile for just $15/mo at Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to ! #honeylovepod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SACKHOFF at #oneskinpod
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Alan Tudyk Talks Resident Alien, Andor’s Last Season and Reviving Firefly
07/15/2025
Alan Tudyk Talks Resident Alien, Andor’s Last Season and Reviving Firefly
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today’s episode was such a blast. I’m talking with none other than the amazing Alan Tudyk! Alan is currently starring as Harry Vanderspeigle in the new season of Resident Alien. He also plays K-2SO in Andor, Hoban ‘Wash’ Washburne in Firefly, Wat in A Knight’s Tale and so so many iconic voice roles, including Valentino in Wish and the Duke of Weselton in Frozen. We have so much fun in this conversation and I loved learning more about Alan’s journey from doing stand-up in a Holiday Inn, to Juilliard dropout, to working with some of the biggest names in Sci-Fi. Plus, we get to bond over our experience in the Star Wars universe and what it’s like to be be part of a franchise that fans desperately want to revive (Battlestar for me, Firefly for him). Be sure to stick around after the conversation for the Hindsight, where I get together with my producer Jeph to talk over the episode, talk about upcoming convention appearances and answer fan questions from the Mail Sack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: New EveryPlate customers can enjoy a special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code katee199 to get started! Applied as discount on first box, limited time only.
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Starbuck Meets Trinity! Carrie-Anne Moss on the Matrix, Meditation and FUBAR
07/08/2025
Starbuck Meets Trinity! Carrie-Anne Moss on the Matrix, Meditation and FUBAR
Wow, what an honor it was to have Carrie-Anne Moss on the show this week! You of course know Carrie-Anne from her iconic portrayal of Trinity in the Matrix. She also played Natalie in Memento and Jeri Hogarth in Jessica Jones and she’s currently starring as Greta Nelso alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in FUBAR. We talk about it in the episode, but Carrie-Anne is one of those actors, like Sigourney Weaver, who has become known for playing strong women. But I love how her strong women always have this layer of vulnerability. I’ve truly looked up to her for so long and it was amazing to get to know her a bit better! We talk about her film roles and the way she thinks about acting as a trade. We also discuss her experience being a mom to three kids and how that led her into meditation— if you’re curious to take one of her guided meditations on Annapurna Living, I recommend checking it out! This was a really fun and meaningful conversation for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the parallels between my career and Carrie-Anne’s and what it’s like to be responsible for a fan’s queer awakening. Plus, we answer your questions in the Mail Sack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: The Sackhoff Show is Sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at Go to to get 15% Raycon’s best-selling Everyday Earbuds!
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Aaron Douglas Revisits Chief Tyrol and His Life During BSG
07/01/2025
Aaron Douglas Revisits Chief Tyrol and His Life During BSG
Hi everyone! We’ve got a special one for you this week. It’s Aaron Douglas! Aka Chief Galen Tyrol from Battlestar Galactica. Behind his gruff exterior, Aaron is an incredibly sensitive guy and a brilliant performer. We talk about how he booked Battlestar, how we both overcame imposter syndrome on set and how being part of the show changed his life. We also discuss his experience of losing his first wife to breast cancer at the end of the first season and how that impacted his performance. Outside of Battlestar, you may know him for his new role as Sid Sokolowski on Murder in a Small Town, as Gordon Rimmer in Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, or even from the many graphic novels he has written. It’s so cool to see how he has built his career over the years and I know you’ll enjoy this conversation! Speaking of fun conversation, be sure to stick around for the Hindsight— my producer Jeph and I discuss the episode, answer fan questions and talk about the new community we’re building over on Patreon. Check it out! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon!
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Brett Gelman on Stranger Things, Fleabag, McVeigh and the Art of Acting
06/24/2025
Brett Gelman on Stranger Things, Fleabag, McVeigh and the Art of Acting
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I love when I get the opportunity to sit down with someone who I really respect as an actor and Brett Gelman is definitely one of those people. You know Brett from playing Murray on Stranger Things and Martin on Fleabag, plus roles in The Other Guys, Strays and McVeigh. The roles that Brett plays are hilarious and there’s always a darkness to them— I found it so interesting to learn more about his approach to building a character. We talk about our acting idols and having the humility to continue studying even after you find success. In fact, this conversation convinced me to start working with an acting coach again! Plus, we discuss how Star Wars inspired both of us to become actors and which Star Wars character informed his role as Murray in Stranger Things. Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the interview and answer fan questions from the Mail Sack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow
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Ashly Burch Talks Mythic Quest and Voicing Video Games from Horizon to Life is Strange
06/17/2025
Ashly Burch Talks Mythic Quest and Voicing Video Games from Horizon to Life is Strange
Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! I’m not a huge gamer, but even I know what a big deal Ashly Burch is in the video game world. She has voiced so many beloved and iconic characters, including Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, Chloe Price in Life is Strange and Tiny Tina in Borderlands 2 and 3. She’s also had a fascinating career as an actor, writer and director starting when she created Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? with her brother Anthony and progressing to writing and/or directing on Side Quest, Mythic Quest and Adventuretime, among others. She is crazy talented and also so smart when it comes to her work and the future of the industry. We talk about AI, mental health and what it was like to grow up in Arizona the daughter of an immigrant and fall in love with video games. I had such a good time talking to Ashly and I hope you enjoy our conversation! Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight, where Jeph and I talk about the parallels between the Sci-Fi and video game fan culture and answer some of your questions from the Mailsack! Should I FREEZE MYSELF when I die? | S2E9 with Katee Sackhoff | Robert Ettinger: Dying for Immortality (Jeph's Cryo Doc) | I'm Happy You're Here Trailer: Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon!
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Kate Siegel On Hush, House of Usher, Midnight Mass and Other Horrors
06/10/2025
Kate Siegel On Hush, House of Usher, Midnight Mass and Other Horrors
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Don’t be scared, but this week I’m talking with Horror Queen Kate Siegel! Along with her husband Mike Flanagan, Kate has helped to create some of the most terrifying films and TV in recent memory. I was blown away by Kate’s performance as Maddie in Hush, which she also wrote. She also played Theodora Crain in Haunting of Hill House, Erin Greene in Midnight Mass and Camille L’Espanaye in The Fall of the House of Usher. She and Mike are releasing a new film, Life of Chuck, which is adapted from a Stephen King novel, but is a departure from the horror genre— I can’t wait to go and check it out! Kate has found her niche with horror, but she’s such a fantastic actor in everything she does, not to mention a great writer. This conversation also touches on motherhood, addiction and sobriety and the joys and challenges of collaborating creatively with your life partner. Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight this week, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the interview and answer some fan questions from the Mailsack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon!
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Brent Spiner Talks Data, Star Trek: Next Generation and His Long Show Business Career
06/03/2025
Brent Spiner Talks Data, Star Trek: Next Generation and His Long Show Business Career
Hi Everyone! Happy Tuesday. This week’s episode is many months in the making! We recorded the first half of this interview with Brent Spiner back in January, but we were interrupted because Brent had to evacuate from his home in the Palisades during the Los Angeles fires. We were finally able to get together— in person this time— to finish our conversation, but it was not without more interruptions (I’ll let you watch and see what I mean). What can I say, I guess Brent and I are all about the drama! You know the great Brent Spiner from his performance as Data, starting with Star Trek: Next Generation and in many other Star Trek vehicles over the last 40 years. He’s also a fantastic writer and character actor, and I’m glad we got to talk about some of his other work in this episode, including his book Fan Fiction, his role as Bob Wheeler on Night Court and his long career as an actor. I’m such a fan of Brent and I’m so glad to finally able to share this conversation with you! This week’s Hindsight is pretty epic because my producer Jeph and I get into everything that went on behind the scenes to get this episode ready for release. Plus, we answer your fan questions from the Mailsack! Fresh Hell - https://www.youtube.com/@freshhellseries Fan Fiction by Brent Spiner - Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon!
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Brendan Wayne on Star Wars Behind the Scenes and Bringing The Mandalorian to Life
05/27/2025
Brendan Wayne on Star Wars Behind the Scenes and Bringing The Mandalorian to Life
Happy Tuesday! I love introducing you to my incredibly talented Mandalorian family and this week I am so excited to share my conversation with my friend Brendan Wayne. Along with Lateef Crowder and Pedro Pascal, Brendan is responsible for playing the Mandalorian. We talk about what it’s like to be in the suit and how it feels to build a character collaboratively. Brendan is the grandson of John Wayne and you can see that swagger in the way that Mando walks. He is also a fantastic actor in his own right, having appeared in Ahsoka as Lieutenant Lander, as well as in Sons of Anarchy and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. We also talk about how Brendan was shaped by his near-death experience at the beginning of filming Season Two. Brendan is an amazing dad and such an important part of my Mando experience— I can’t wait for you to get to know him better! Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the interview and answer your questions from the Mailsack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon!
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Terry Matalas Talks 12 Monkeys, Vision Quest, Magic: The Gathering and Picard
05/20/2025
Terry Matalas Talks 12 Monkeys, Vision Quest, Magic: The Gathering and Picard
Happy Tuesday, everyone! If you are a fan of Marvel, or Star Trek, or just good Sci-Fi, then you are going to love this week’s guest— I’m talking with my new friend Terry Matalas! Terry broke out when he created the TV adaptation of 12 Monkeys. He has gone on to write and direct the last two seasons of Star Trek: Picard, he did a season of MacGyver, and he’s currently finishing Vision Quest and an animated adaptation of Magic: The Gathering. Terry has his hands in so many amazing projects and I love to see it because he is truly the nicest, most appreciative guy. Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight this week, where my producer Jeph and I talk about some upcoming appearances and get into some fan questions from the Mail Sack! Biff's Question Song - Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon!
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Wil Wheaton on His Star Trek Family and His New Podcast Storytime with Wil Wheaton
05/13/2025
Wil Wheaton on His Star Trek Family and His New Podcast Storytime with Wil Wheaton
Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! I am so excited for this week’s episode. I’m talking to the one and only Wil Wheaton! You know Wil from his roles as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: Next Generation, Gordie in Stand By Me and his appearances on The Big Bang Theory. Wil is also a super-nerd and a prolific audiobook reader. He has a new podcast called Storytime with Wil Wheaton, where he reads a new short speculative fiction story each episode and I highly recommend it! We had such a lovely conversation— Wil is a deep thinker and one of the kindest people I know. I can’t wait for you to get to know him a little bit better! Stick around after the interview for the hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I talk about the episode, as well as some upcoming live podcast recordings, our new Patreon and oh yeah, time travel! Listen to Storytime with Wil Wheaton: Check out the Short Story "WikiHistory" at Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
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Sam Witwer Returns! Plus, Maul: The Shadow Lord and More 765874 Unification
05/06/2025
Sam Witwer Returns! Plus, Maul: The Shadow Lord and More 765874 Unification
Did you REALLY think we were done with Sam Witwer? When our last episode aired, Sam reached out to say he wanted to respond to some of what my producer Jeph and I said after the interview. We said, why not come back and be on the show again? I’m so glad he said yes! This extra conversation clarified a lot for me about the technology behind his new Star Trek Short 765874 Unification. Plus, the world just found out about Maul: The Shadow Lord, in which Sam is reprising his role as Darth Maul in a new animated series! Jeph and I press him as hard as we can for any details about the show. I know I can’t wait to watch— who knows maybe Bo Katan will make an appearance on the show in the future. I’m always glad anytime I get to talk to Sam and I hope you enjoy this extended conversation! OTOY RenderCon 2025 Keynote: Sam at RenderCon 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th-pMntLUJI Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
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Sam Witwer and David Collins on Star Trek 765874 Unification, their Mind-Blowing Short
04/29/2025
Sam Witwer and David Collins on Star Trek 765874 Unification, their Mind-Blowing Short
Happy Tuesday! If you are a true Star Trek fan like I am, then this week’s episode is for you. I am talking with my friends Sam Witwer and David Collins about their beautiful and controversial new Star Trek film, 765874 Unification. If you love Star Trek and haven’t heard about this project, go check it out before you listen to this week’s episode! Using incredible cutting-edge technology, the film features Spock and Captain Kirk (yes, the originals!) only Kirk is played by Sam. Don’t believe me? Watch the film, it will blow your mind. I’ve known Sam going back to when he played Crashdown on Battlestar Galactica. He has also done voice work for Star Wars: Unleashed and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. David Collins is a prolific sound designer, including for all things Star Wars, from The Mandalorian to Skeleton Crew. I had such a blast nerding out with these guys and I think you will too! Stick around for the hindsight, where my producer Jeph talk about the episode and get into the ethics of using AI to enhance an actor’s performance. It’s a great conversation! Watch 765874 Unification - Check out David's Podcast, The Soundtrack Show Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
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