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Real Conversations with Jacob Young

Real Conversations with Jacob Young

By Jacob Young

Emmy Winning actor Jacob Young talks real life, current events, pop culture and tackles serious issues like mental health, relationships and more with celebrity guests, friends and experts.
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Real Conversations with Jacob YoungMay 03, 2024

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Mark Rozzano

Mark Rozzano

Jacob is joined by producer, writer and theatre manager/producer, Mark Rozzano, for a behind the scenes look at their time together in the Czech Republic filming their upcoming film Murder Between Friends. Diving into Rozzano's inspiration for the script and the importance of the film having a global appeal.

May 03, 202448:50
Bob Guiney

Bob Guiney

One of America's favorite TV bachelors, musician and author joins Jacob to discuss what inspired his book What a Difference a Year Makes, how his band ended up opening/closing sets for stars like Pink & Kanye West, and his journey through starring in and hosting TV shows to now fatherhood.

Mar 22, 202449:41
Greg Vaughan

Greg Vaughan

Emmy award winning actor and fashion model, Greg Vaughan, joins Jacob and Trent to dive into his life as a father and his experience living abroad in Europe early in his life and his path back to his home in Dallas. Plus, the current challenges of breaking into the acting world and his current experience working on Days of Our Lives.

Mar 01, 202401:08:01
Espen Hatleskog

Espen Hatleskog

Jacob and Trent dive into the fascinating lifestyle of Espen Hatleskog - the artist and social media star who lives the life of a modern day viking in the wild of Western Norway.

Feb 02, 202401:20:40
Josh Miller

Josh Miller

Jacob and Trent are joined by filmmaker - Josh Miller - to discuss how he got his start in filmmaking, his journey through the business and his love of teaching & mentoring aspiring filmmakers.

Jan 26, 202453:03
Ben Rappaport

Ben Rappaport

Jacob is joined by TV and Broadway actor, Ben Rappaport, to discuss his introduction to the world of theater in High School and how it evolved into a passion and career. Plus, the backstory of his Emmy award winning role in Good Night, Oscar.

Jan 19, 202448:43
Christmas Special at Boys Town

Christmas Special at Boys Town

Welcome to the start of Real Conversations 2.0 with Jacob and Trent LIVE from Boys Town for a Holiday Special. The Mayor and Vice Mayor of Boys Town - Jafar and Abby - share their stories and the impact Boys Town has had on their respective journeys.

Dec 22, 202333:07
Bailey James

Bailey James

Musician and mental health advocate, Bailey James, shares the story behind her hit-single "Finally Free", where her passion for music evolved and why she has become so invested in spreading information about mental health.

Oct 25, 202352:03
Doug Davidson

Doug Davidson

The Emmy Award winning television actor joins Jacob to discuss his experience on The Young and the Restless, meeting the late Bob Barker during his time with The Price is Right and how he found his way into acting.

Sep 21, 202301:05:29
Cirina Catania

Cirina Catania

Filmmaker, photographer and motivational speaker, Cirina Catania, joins RCJY to discuss her newest project - High School Media Collective - and shares stories about her journey through every facet of the creative industry.

Sep 13, 202348:36
Robert Wolfe

Robert Wolfe

The American Pickers star joins Jacob to discuss a few of his favorite finds collecting antiques, his connection to several of the pieces he tracks down and winds up keeping and how his relationship with his brother and mother led to his success over the years.

Aug 09, 202342:07
Esta TerBlanche

Esta TerBlanche

The actress known for various roles including Gillian Andrassy on All My Children, joins Jacob to discuss her journey from South Africa to the US as an actress. Esta explains how her love for animals at a young age is what drove her to developing an interest in movies and acting. Plus, details about Esta’s time on All My Children and her first experience living in New York City.

Jul 14, 202334:13
Cady McClain

Cady McClain

Jacob reconnects with his friend and former TV mom from their time together on All My Children, Cady McClain, to discuss her new role in the upcoming production of Shirley Valentine at Cape May Stage and the people who inspired her throughout her career.

Jun 07, 202341:26
Chris Cron

Chris Cron

The singer and songwriter joins RCJY to discuss his newest viral sensation where he pays tribute to The Beach Boys, how it translated into his new single "Everywhere's Hawaii (With My Girl)" and the inspiration behind his love for music.

May 31, 202345:22
Judie Aronson

Judie Aronson

Actress (Friday the 13th / Weird Science) and entrepreneur, Judie Aronson, joins RCJY to discuss how a fascination for Hollywood at a young age was what sparked her interest in acting and how her drive to work in business pushed her to take a break from working in front of a camera. 

May 10, 202301:01:05
Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Jacob is joined by Transformation Teacher, Hypnotherapist and Coach, Paul Williams, to discuss the importance of expanding ones consciousness through his Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique developed by Dolores Cannon.

Apr 05, 202355:58
Dave Martinez

Dave Martinez

The actor and musician, Dave Martinez, joins Jacob to reflect the hardship he faced as a child without a father and experiencing his mothers battle with cancer. Plus, what drove Dave to his appreciation for Shakespeare and his love for music.

Mar 20, 202356:51
Charlie Hugh-Jones

Charlie Hugh-Jones

Best selling author and motivational speaker joins Jacob to talk about his struggle with mental health despite career success and how he is now committed to helping others find meaning in their life. 

Feb 25, 202301:03:18
J.R. Timothy

J.R. Timothy

The actor, writer, producer and social media star joins RCJY to discuss the importance of comedy as a healing tool, the process behind filming Vampires are Real in only one day and details on his upcoming project.  

Feb 09, 202334:04
Dean James

Dean James

The singer and song writer joins Jacob to share his incredible story about how he connected with artist Robert Randolph kickstarting his career in music. 

Jan 27, 202353:20
Trent Garrett

Trent Garrett

Jacob is joined by his good friend, actor Trent Garrett from Disney's Andi Mack and Hulu's Maggie, to discuss an exciting new project that will help inspire the next generation of actors. 

Jan 20, 202333:43
New Year Special

New Year Special

In case you missed his live broadcast at the end of the year, Jacob recaps his best and most meaningful moments from the podcast this year and answers questions from listeners about his own experiences with Boys Town. 

Jan 10, 202347:59
Lydia Cornell

Lydia Cornell

Actress Lydia Cornell tells Jacob how she entered the world of acting and what project she was working on before taking her role as Sara Rush on Too Close for Comfort. Plus, how she has changed her outlook on life after her 'catastrophic spiritual awakening' that helped her through several traumatic life events. 

Dec 09, 202236:46
Dozzi

Dozzi

How three sisters from Australia ended up in Nashville, TN to make a splash in the country music scene. Andrea, Jesse and Nina each discuss their paths in music and how important the city of Nashville has been to their success and determination. 

Nov 16, 202233:18
Robert Scott Wilson

Robert Scott Wilson

Jacob catches up with the actor and model to learn more about his journey through the industry to his role on Days of Our Lives. Plus, how he became the first male model on the Price is Right. 

Nov 09, 202229:09
Brandon Irons

Brandon Irons

Jacob reconnects with his longtime friend to reminisce about the movie set they met on - the making of the cult classic The Girl Next Door. 

Oct 21, 202201:39:00
RCJY Boys Town Special
Oct 13, 202216:02
Bobby DeMario - Part 1

Bobby DeMario - Part 1

Jacob connects with the up and coming singer and songwriter Bobby DeMario as he begins recording his first EP. Bobby reveals the driving force behind his motivation to excel in the music world and the current musicians/artists influencing his style. 

Oct 05, 202217:60
Mike Starr

Mike Starr

How the Queens, NY native got his start in acting which ultimately led to his roles in a number of movies and TV shows like Goodfellas, Dumb and Dumber and Ed.

Sep 28, 202201:27:06
Lillo Brancato

Lillo Brancato

From what it was like to working with legends like James Gandolfini and Robert De Niro to the unimaginable realities of life of Rikers Island, the "A Bronx Tale" actor opens up about his life with Jacob and how he is using his past battles with drug addiction to now help others. 

Sep 14, 202259:45
Barry Williams

Barry Williams

Jacob connects with the multi-talented actor and singer to learn about his time starring in the legendary "The Brady Bunch" as TV's favorite big brother. Williams also dives into life after The Brady Bunch performing in various musicals and his newest project - his musical trio "Barry Williams and the Traveliers. 

Sep 07, 202242:31
Jim Lauderdale

Jim Lauderdale

Fascinating stories from the singer and song-writer as he worked his way into the music industry. Plus, his journey in the art of tai chi and details about his latest album - Game Changer. 

Aug 31, 202201:14:27
Natanya Ross

Natanya Ross

An incredible journey into the scary reality that a child actress on the brink of taking over Hollywood found herself in. Natanya Ross opens up about her battle with addiction, living on the streets in LA, and how she is using her journey to recovery to help others.  

Aug 24, 202251:45
Ethan McDowell
Aug 17, 202228:47
Marty York
Aug 10, 202228:46
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Jul 20, 202252:10
Jeremy Roenick
Jul 13, 202249:46
Riley Cote & Derek Settlemyer | Nasty Knuckles Podcast
Jul 06, 202248:09
Scottie Upshaw & Shane O'Brien | Missin' Curfew
Jun 28, 202241:28
Roy H Wagner

Roy H Wagner

This week, Jacob has a conversation with the legendary cinematographer Roy H Wagner. 

Roy Henry Wagner III (born January 12, 1947), ASC is an American cinematographer known for dramatic, dark imagery. Named by Kodak as one of the "Top 100 Directors of Photography in the World" Wagner's career has spanned 35 years in the motion picture and television industries. He has also received the ASC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for a Miniseries, and is a two-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee.

Wagner is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the American Society of Cinematographers and has won the Producers Guild "Vision Award". He studied with Ansel Adams who taught him to rise to the challenge of new technology. Wagner is extremely active within the American Society of Cinematographers, and contributes much of his free time furthering the charter of the organization.

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Jun 15, 202201:03:53
Jennifer Gareis
Jun 08, 202227:29
Toby Alexander-Smith
Jun 01, 202233:15
Tennessee Jet
May 25, 202201:15:57
Brian Regan
May 18, 202228:11
Mark Castrillon
May 11, 202229:01
Patrick McLain
May 04, 202235:17
Vince Williams & The Cast of Prepare For Launch
Apr 27, 202240:25
Vincent Irizarry
Apr 20, 202247:46
Tonya Pinkins

Tonya Pinkins

This week Jacob sits down with Tony Award Winner Tonya Pinkins.

Tonya Pinkins is an American actress and filmmaker. Her award-winning debut feature film RED PILL was an official selection at the 2021 Pan African Film Festival, won the Best Black Lives Matter Feature and Best First Feature at The Mykonos International Film Festival, Best First Feature at the Luléa Film Festival, and is nominated for awards in numerous festivals around the globe. Her web-series The RED PILLING of AMERICA can be heard on her podcast "You Can't Say That!" at BPN.fm/ycst

She is known for her portrayal of Livia Frye on the soap opera All My Children and for her roles on Broadway. She has been nominated for three Tony Awards (winning one), and has won Obie, Lortel, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, AUDLECO, Garland, L.A. Drama Critics Circle, Clarence Derwent, and NAACP Theater Awards. She has been nominated for the Olivier, Helen Hayes, Noel, Joseph Jefferson, NAACP Image, Soap Opera Digest, and Ovation Awards. She won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Jelly's Last Jam.

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Apr 13, 202238:01
Levi Hummon

Levi Hummon

This week Jacob visits with singer/songwriter Levi Hummon.

Levi Hummon is an American country musician. Hummon is the son of country musician Marcus Hummon. Levi Hummon released his first self-titled EP in 2016. In 2018, he released his second EP titled Patient. Hummon has opened for country music artists Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, and Lady Antebellum and performed multiple shows at the Grand Ole Opry. In 2019, he launched his first headlining tour, the Drop of Us Tour with 16 tour dates across the United States. In 2019, he released his single, "State I'm In."

Hummon's music has been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday official playlist in addition to New Boots, Wild CountryFresh Country, and Next from Nashville playlists. In 2019, Hummon was named the face of Amazon Music's official Introducing: Country playlist along with the cover of Spotify’s Hot Country playlist. He opened for Hunter Hayes on the Closer to You Tour.

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Apr 06, 202226:29