How'd You Do It?
By Stephen Amell & Andrew Harding
How'd You Do It?May 19, 2020
HYDI EP. 016 - Andrew Harding - Big Dog
It's very casual Friday in this edition of "How'd You Do It?" We have been getting a lot of requests from people who have been watching/listening since the beginning to ask Drew how he did it. Today's the day we find out his journey from Walla Walla Washington to Southern California and everything in between that lead up to us sitting here today. We also open up this episode with a bang debating leaf blowers, local construction, and if paint ball guns should be allowed to send a message. Other highlights include Zaco's thoughts on The Twilight Saga, who's going to be crowned the first ever TNT Champion on Saturday at AEW's Double or Nothing PPV between Cody Rhodes & Lance Archer, and which team comes out the winner during Sunday's golf match between Tiger Woods & Peyton Manning vs. Phil Mickelson & Tom Brady.
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HYDI EP. 015 - Kat McNamara - Actress
Kat McNamara was one of the very first people to ever join Stephen live on instagram during quarantine back before we started doing these on a regular basis. That chat is actually gone forever now because it didn't save, but lucky for you Kat is back! Not only do we get to catch up with her and see what she's been up to during the stay at home order, but we find out how she did it. How did a young girl from Kansas City end up as the soon-to-be lead of her own super hero television show, and what's it been like being a part of two series with such engaged and supportive fanbases. Plus, Drew really just went for it with today's hypotheticals. It's a good thing everyone is working from home because this one is not safe for work. In fact, it might not even be safe for work from home!
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Want to come ALL IN with Stephen, Nocking Point, and 15 Seconds of Fame? Join us in wine country for the launch party of your own varietal of wine! You choose the blend, you design the label, you name it, and we'll put it in our monthly Tastemakers Club just like Kat's wine. Then, our friends at 15SOF are going to send you home with 50 Cases of your own juice! Best of all - 100% of the proceeds from the auction go to benefit Meals on Wheels, No Kid Hungry, America's Food Fund, World Central Kitchen, & Feeding America- Check out more info at https://allinchallenge.in/StephenAmell
HYDI EP. 014 - David Rapaport - Casting Director
David Rapaport has cast some of your favorite television characters. From Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, & DC'S Legends of Tomorrow, to 90210, Gossip Girl, Riverdale, & Netflix's You. The list goes on and on! So how did he do it, and how does he do it? We first find out how David got started in casting and started landing some of these iconic television series, and then go through the process of casting these major roles. If you've ever been curious about how some of your favorites got the job, this is a really great chat. Plus, David talks about some of the craziest experiences he's had inside the audition room. You'll actually be shocked at some of the wild stuff he's seen. We then quickly shift the conversation to ducks. Both real ducks, and cartoon ducks. No ducks are off limit! Get ready to laugh for the entire 59 minutes with this one.
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HYDI EP. 013 - Colton Haynes - Actor
It's Friday, and we're sitting down with Andale Kansas' own Colton Haynes! There's certainly a lot to talk about between Colton and Stephen having spent time together on set for nearly 7 years shooting Arrow, but we ask Colton how he did it? How did a boy from a small town of 650 people in rural Kansas get started in modeling, and how did that eventually turn into acting. We also find out where he stands on this week's most popular debate of the money and the snail. This one is another good one. It's episode 13, and it's casual Friday. Enjoy!
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HYDI EP. 012 - Caity Lotz - Actress/Director
Today's guest on the pod is Caity Lotz. Many of you know her from her role of Sara Lance on Arrow/DC's Legends of Tomorrow, but today we're going to find out just how she did it! Caity has a pretty interesting back story of how she broke into the entertainment biz, and the path that lead her to auditioning (and almost not getting) the role of Sara Lance. She talks about how that role evolved to one of the lead characters on a successful spin-off show, to how she got interested/started in directing. Caity also answers this week's most popular question of if she'd let a snail chase her around the world for $10 million dollars! Oh, and she's also faced with a really tough edition of Zaco's hypothetical fight, because Sara Lance is one of the competitors! Will she bet against herself?
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HYDI EP. 011 - Mark Bunting - 1st AD/Director - Movies & Television
We have a great chat for all the Arrow fans today as we're joined by Mark Bunting, who was a long time 1st AD and also Director on the show. Mark tells us all about growing up in BC and working his way up to becoming a 1st AD on a super popular network series. He's been in the business for more than 20 years and has some seriously awesome credits under his belt, so of course we ask him if he liked working with Stephen Amell, Tom Cruise, or Bradley Cooper the most. Then we dive into some sports nostalgia, from the Seattle Supersonics of the 90's, to the Vancouver Grizzlies, to re-living some of those days watching "The Last Dance" on ESPN. That all leads up to today's hypothetical fight, where we take a deeper look at a potential 2020 Mike Tyson comeback and decide who he could beat, and who he couldn't beat at age 53. Thanks for listening to episode 11 of "How'd You Do it?"
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HYDI EP. 010 - Dan Acuna - Restaurant Entrepreneur
We're back after a long weekend with episode 10! Today we talk to our buddy Dan Acuna, who is a restaurant entrepreneur/ franchisee with ten Southern California Jersey Mike's locations as well as two in Miami, Florida. Dan tells us all about how he got started, how it grew from one shop in North Hollywood to twelve, and how he and his family are handling the current climate as small business owners. We also dive into the daily hypotheticals, and Drew has some updates on Quarantine wine which will likely be sold out in the next few days!
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HYDI EP. 009 - Echo Kellum - Actor
Today on the show we're joined by Echo Kellum (Arrow) to check in and see what he's been up to! Stephen & Echo chat about their days on set together, and we ask him how he did it. How he made the move from Chicago to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams. Echo also opens up on his exit from Arrow and the decision behind that. Also on today's episode, we chat quarantine fashion, how crocodiles get no respect, and some new URLS have bee purchased!
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HYDI EP. 008 - Kamen Edwards - Children's Author
On today's episode of "How'd You Do It?" we're joined by our good friend Kamen Edwards, who is celebrating the release of his new children's book "The One And Only Dylan St. Claire." It's a really fun story that adults can enjoy as well, and it's available today everywhere books are sold! Have you ever wondered what the process of writing a children's book is like? We ask Kamen how he did it! This episode is also filled with a bunch of fun Nocking Point updates, Stephen purchasing a bunch of URLs, and our favorite entertainment venues from Montreal, Quebec to Portland, Oregon. It's Cinco De Mayo. It's Taco Tuesday. It's a new episode of "How'd You Do It?" Grab yourself a margarita and enjoy!
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HYDI EP. 007 - Lonie Paxton - Retired NFL Champion
Today on the podcast we're throwing it back to a chat we had with retired NFL player Lonie Paxton. Lonie played eleven seasons in the National Football League as a long snapper and won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. We have always wondered how someone becomes a long snapper in the NFL and wins 3 Super Bowls, so we just had to ask... How'd you do it? This is a really great chat in which Lonie also talks about the work he's been doing lately with the Kindhumans Movement, and tells us all about Powerdot: Smart Muscle Stimulation so make sure you check both of those out! Last but not least, we have some Kentucky Derby stories, and a few fun hypotheticals! Congrats to today's NP gift card winner, Francine DiCiano from Modesto CA - Cheers!
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HYDI EP. 006 - Justin Cooper - Cannabis Industry Entrepreneur
That's right, we're joined by our friend Justin on today's episode. Don't let the title fool you, he's done so much more! Justin is the co-owner of Green Planet Nutrients and the host of the YouTube series "Growing Exposed." Justin is bringing his expertise and a positive outlook on cannabis and creating a new era of cannabis connoisseur. So just how does someone get into the cannabis industry? Justin tells us how he did it! We have a few fun hypotheticals today, and we need you to decide the tie breaker on today's "who would win in a fight." Leave a comment on our instagram, facebook, or youtube with your pick!
Check out Justin's company at mygreenplanet.com and check out his show "Growing Exposed" on YouTube.
HYDI EP. 005: John Barrowman - Actor, Writer, Singer, Host
Get ready to laugh your ass off with the fabulous John Barrowman! John tells us all about how he did it. From his first commercial shoot back in high school, to working with Stephen on the set of Arrow, and everything in between. He tells us how he's been keeping busy during quarantine, and pitches us on a wine idea for December that everyone is pretty sold on making it happen! Make sure to follow him on instagram at @johnscotbarrowman! We also want to wish a happy 16th anniversary to Kim & Eddie Hernandez, who join us every year in Walla Walla to celebrate their anniversary!
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HYDI EP. 004: Robbie Amell - Actor, Cousin, Dad
Today we are joined by Stephen's younger cousin, Robbie Amell to talk all about his new show "Upload," which is available to stream now on Amazon Prime Video. Robbie takes us back to booking his first acting gig, moving to LA, and how he almost had to give up and move back to Toronto. Fast Foward to now - he's officially a US citizen! Stephen, Robbie, and Drew re-live the final game of the 2012 Stanley Cup finals where they were all in the building, and answer a few hypotheticals! It's Friday! Kick back, relax, open a bottle of Nocking Point wine, and enjoy episode 4 of "How'd You Do it?"
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HYDI Ep. 003: Michael Rosenbaum - Actor
Michael Rosenbaum is an actor, podcaster, musician, and also a Nocking Point winemaker! A real jack of all trades! But how'd he do it? Michael takes us back to his school days and how a good friendship put him on the path to where he is today! This is the kind of story we really love to hear. We've got to spend a bunch of time with Rosey over the past couple years working on a couple wine projects together and he really is a genuinely great guy! Make sure to check out his podcast "Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum." The guys also talk travel, Stephen re-tells a story that you've already heard, and the results of Tom Cruise vs. Justin Bieber are unanimous!
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HYDI Ep. 002: George Reinas - US Air Force Sniper
Today's guest on "How'd You Do It?" is retired Air Force veteran George Reinas. George is a friend who was active from September 2003 through February 2012 and served three combat tours while holding the positions of Sniper Instructor, Sniper Team Leader, Combat Instructor, and Heavy Gunner. George takes us back to his decision to join the military after high school with aspirations of becoming a sniper, and through the journey of his 7.5 years in the Air Force. Very interesting stuff. We also reveal today's Nocking Point gift card winner, talk about sh*t that wouldn't surprise us, and settle the great debate of who would win in a fight during the mid 90's.... Bill Paxton or Bill Pullman.
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HYDI Ep. 001: Julie Greenbaum - Co-Founder of F*ck Cancer
It's the premiere episode of "How'd You Do It?" with Stephen Amell & Andrew Harding. Today's guest is a good friend and the co-founder of F*ck Cancer, Julie Greenbaum. There's a really great back story to how F*ck Cancer was started, and Julie takes us back to the beginning and tells us how she did it! She also updates us on what they have going on currently, and how you can help support their organization.
We also reveal today's Nocking Point gift card winner, and dive into the ultimate question of who wins: Chuck Norris or MacGyver?
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