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Celebrate the one year anniversary of I Was There Too featuring Dwier Brown, aka Kevin Costner's dad, John Kinsella in 1989's Field of Dreams. Dwier tells us about how he prepared emotionally for his heartfelt father/son scene not long after his father had passed away, his book about the film entitled "If You Build It," Ray Liotta making his lucky Hawaiian shirt even more lucky on set, and much more. Plus, Matt's Superego buddy Mark McConville guides him through his first viewing of Field of Dreams in the debut of I Was There New.

Accomplished film and theatre actor Ray Baker joins Matt this week to talk about his many film/TV roles including helping Arnold Schwarzenegger go on his mind journey in Total Recall. Ray tells us about surviving Schwarzenegger's choke hold, playing a bad guy in a 21 Jump Street/Booker crossover episode, and working with Meryl Streep in Silkwood. Finally, James 'Jimmy Blades' Bladon joins Matt in another exciting installment of I Was There Tune to discuss the unveiling of their new theme song project called ’Stay Tuned vol. 1.’ A project that might even involve you! For more info on STAY TUNED vol. 1, visit this link: http://mattgourley.tumblr.com/tagged/stay-tuned-vol.-1

In a very special episode-long segment of I Wasn’t There Too, actor, writer, and Wolfpop’s own Paul Scheer joins Matt to talk about his experience on the set of Meet Dave. Paul goes deep into how his role of Lieutenant Buttocks got re-cast during shooting, being fooled by Eddie Murphy doubles, and the wonderful rapport the real Eddie Murphy had with everyone on set. Plus, Paul tells us about one of his very first auditions for the Tom Cruise film Vanilla Sky.

Phenomenal actress and improviser Deborah Theaker joins Matt this week to talk about her roles in a trilogy of Christopher Guest films. Deborah tells us about how George Lucas helped her get her green card, how bombing with the Kids in The Hall made her fearless onstage, making herself essential in Waiting For Guffman, and the real tears she shed in A Mighty Wind. Plus, Matt finally answers listener mail during I Was There Q&A!

Lisa Jakub began her acting career as a child in Canada and decided to retire from acting at the age of 22. Lisa joins Matt to talk about her many roles as a child actor including her role as Lydia Hillard in 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire. Lisa tells us about her experience improvising intimately with Robin Williams, her book “You Look Like That Girl” which chronicles her life as a child actress, and the one time she was almost kidnapped. Plus, Matt shares more children's cartoons that were based off R-rated movies in the debut of I Was R Too. OPERATION: ALIENS CONAN THE ADVENTURER

“Oh man, I shot Marvin in the face.” These are the words John Travolta says after obliterating the face of this week’s guest, Phil LaMarr. Phil joins Matt to finally lay all the myths of Pulp Fiction to rest. Was Marvin originally supposed to survive? And what’s Marvin’s real deal, anyway? And what’s in the damned briefcase? Phil answers all of these questions as well as tells us about the real fear he felt in his scene with Samuel L. Jackson, the approach he takes when working on an impression, and his first job on the Mr. T cartoon while still attending high school. Plus, Matt shares which actors were in consideration to be in Pulp Fiction in the return of I Wasn’t There Too! Check out the Rambo Cartoon Matt mentions in this ep here:

As if! Wiggin’ Zup! It’s been 20 years since Clueless hit theaters and changed the English language. This week actor, dancer, and martial artist Nicole Bilderback joins Matt to talk about her character Summer stealing a lit snowman, the story behind the Credit card Suck and Blow game, and the insane wardrobe budget for her character alone. Then, Nicole tells us about how the Mickey cheer/dance she prepared for her final Bring It On audition made its way into the film credits, her philanthropic organization, the New Hollywood, and being the unwitting poster girl for an IMDB lawsuit. Plus, Matt shares an example of how the vernacular of Clueless fits so seamlessly into any kind of dialogue during I Was There Clue-Less!

On a special episode of I Was There Too, Matt shares a compilation of some of the best stories from the last year’s guests. From the ups and downs of improvised lines with Paul F. Tompkins in There Will Be Blood, to whether Jenette Goldstein from Aliens thought her role was an immigrant alien or an extra-terrestrial alien, to tales of the infamous Schwab’s Pharmacy with Matt’s grandmother Eleanor. It’s worth revisiting if you’re a regular listener and a perfect starting place for all the newbies. Plus, movie buffs Jeremy Smith, Devin Faraci, and Amy Nicholson put their film knowledge to the test in a game that incorporates the curious endings to the show’s theme song, in the debut of I Quiz There Too.

Welcome to Deadwood! Paula Malcomson joins Matt this week to talk about the evolving, unwritten arc of her character Trixie, her favorite phrase of curse, and the tenuous future life of the show. Then, Sarah Lund tells the story of how she went from a background actor to having a bathtub fitting for her big scene. It's a tale of two whores. One, a series regular and tough as nails. The other a featured background player and fancy as a June bride.

Experience turtle power and celebrate the first and best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film with Raphael himself, actor Josh Pais. Josh talks about going from a kid who would get mugged all the time to a martial arts trained bad ass in East Village, New York City, becoming acclimated to the turtle suit, and fully committing to the emotional moment when Splinter is kidnapped. Josh also tells us about his training institution called Committed Impulse, playing Junior’s lawyer in the Sopranos, and the upcoming biopic I Saw the Light. Plus, Matt shares an exclusive never before released Star Wars scene starring Margaux the Fat Guy as Padmé Naberrie in another edition of I Was There Mew.

You can’t handle truth. That actor Joshua Malina speaks this week as he joins Matt to chat about his role as Tom in A Few Good Men. Joshua talks about being in the original Broadway production of the same name before appearing in the film, saving Aaron Sorkin’s life, Clint Eastwood defending his manhood on the set of In the Line of Fire, and pranking his West Wing and Scandal castmates. Plus, Matt pits Bad News Bears against Dr. Strangelove in a battle for the best character names during I Was There Who? MALINA AND THE CAST OF THE WEST WING ON ELLEN: MALINA ON KIMMEL: http://abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/news/editors-picks/20141113-josh-malina-pranks-kerry-washington-and-the-cast-of-scandal

Wonderful actor and musician Adam Busch joins Matt to chat about how he went full method for his role as Manolo in Léon: The Professional. Adam talks about getting a full character background for Manolo directly from director Luc Besson, the charged sexual atmosphere on the set, Danny Aiello holding court on Ninth Avenue, and the alternate endings to the film which may or may not have included a musical number. Finally, Matt closes the show with a little taste of Eric Serra’s “The Experience of Love” which leads to an important exploration of the controversy behind some of the music of the James Bond franchise. NATALIE PORTMAN’S AUDITION: GARY OLDMAN ACTING PILLS: GARY OLDMAN ‘BRING ME EVERYONE!’:

This week Jenette Goldstein joins Matt to chat about her portrayal as bad-ass Pvt. Vasquez in Aliens, John Connor’s foster mother in Terminator 2, and Irish Mommy in Titanic. Jenette tells us how she fell into the body building sub-culture in East London prior to being cast as Pvt. Vasquez, what it was like shooting in the huge vat of baby oil for the T-1000 in the lava bath scene, and using her own experience as a mother while putting her children to bed for the last time in Titanic. Plus, we finally lay some deep film score time signature controversy to rest as James Bladon returns in another edition of I Was There Tune. This episode is sponsored by: Hullo. Go to hullopillow.com/IWTT and order today. You can save $5, $10, or $20 on each additional pillow you purchase depending on size! Harry's. Go to Harrys.com now and Harry’s will give you $5 off if you type in IWTT at checkout with your first purchase.

Things get spooky this week as Eileen Dietz, the face of the demon Pazuzu aka Captain Howdy joins Matt to chat about being in the most famous horror movie of all time, The Exorcist. Eileen tells us the differences between the roles of Pazuzu & Captain Howdy, channeling wild animals for her improvised audition, her process with all the prosthetics, particularly with the puking apparatus, and her book Exorcising My Demons. Plus, Matt talks about the actors, directors, and composers who were considered to be a part of the film in a Variety Pack edition of I Wasn’t There Too. Enjoy hearing what it was like to puke pea green soup on a sub arctic set with a director slapping people and firing guns into the air.

Prepare to be transported back to World War II as Paul Rust talks to Matt about his role as Private First Class Andy Kagan in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. Paul tells us about nerding out over movies with Tarantino the first time they met, having to take a 101 course in scalping, and a special gift he received from Brad Pitt. Plus, Matt goes through the names of other actors who were in talks to appear in the film in another edition of I Wasn’t There Too.

Get yourself a good meatball hero sandwich or a bowl of pasta as you listen to Johnny Williams talk to Matt about his role as Johnny Roastbeef in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. We’ll hear about the origin of the name Johnny Roastbeef, Johnny’s early beginnings of owning a deli in East Harlem, meeting Scorsese & De Niro, busting balls with Joe Pesci, and his death scene which leads off one of the greatest montages in film history. Plus, Matt shares some actual fun facts about the real characters and events in Goodfellas during I Was Really There Too.

Pop quiz, hotshot. What has a bus, a bomb, and five fascinating interview subjects? The I Was There Too Speed Super-sode. Simone Gad, David Kriegel, Carmen Williams, Hawthorne James, and Carlos Carrasco join Matt to talk about their fateful ride on bus 2525 from the 1994 action classic. Take your seat and tilt dat booty. Check out Simone’s Days of Our Lives pilot scene here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jXTPRoijVc SECURITY BANK BLACK ART DECO FACADE 2015 COPYRIGHT SIMONE GAD-ALL RIGHTS RESERVE

Happy 2015 everyone! Doug Benson is known as a lover of movies and he joined Matt this week to discuss how his love of movies lead him to be an orange dancer in the Disney multidimensional attraction Captain EO. Doug tells us about his time working as a PA for Michael Jackson, watching MJ do his signature moonwalk on the set, how Doug’s views on MJ which he shared on Doug Loves Movies where badly timed, and being squibbed in Return of the Living Dead II. Plus, Matt welcomes his grandmother Eleanor Gourley to talk about falling in love with Cesar Romero and much more when she lived near the infamous Schwab’s Pharmacy and Garden of Allah Hotel in a segment called I Was There Circa 1942.

Gather round the ol’ fireplace this Christmas Eve and listen to actor Peter Berkrot as he joins Matt virtually from Gloucester, Massachusetts this week to discuss his role as Angie D’Annunzio in Caddyshack. Peter tells us about how Tom Hulce got him the audition for the movie, how the infamous Bill Murray pitchfork Dalai Lama scene took 7 hours to shoot, and how through luck & editing, his role became a much larger one. Plus, Matt introduces a new segment called The King and I Was There Too, where he is joined by his old chum/Whose Line Is It Anyway regular Jeff B. Davis to talk about playing Louis in the King and I on tour & on Broadway. Check out a young Jeff Davis in a Madballs commercial and on Highway to Heaven below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOgthVkU8JY

Actress Melody Rae joins Matt via phone from Yelm, Washington this week to discuss her role as the woman with the baby carriage in the Union Station staircase shoot out in The Untouchables. Melody tells us about completely improvising her memorable scene, how she handled the explosions, baby, & squibs, and working with Kevin Costner. Plus, Matt introduces a new segment called I Was There Tune, where he is joined by his good friend/music editor/composer James “Jimmy Blades” Bladon to talk about composing music, working with director Tony Scott, sound effects, and life behind the mixer. Finally, Matt closes out the show by talking about how Mickey Rourke was originally going to play Eliot Ness in another installment of I Wasn’t There Too.

Actor and writer Ricco Ross joins Matt this week to discuss his role as Private Frost in the film Aliens. Ricco explains what Arcturian Poontang is and what it means to hammer some of that down, takes us through his difficult decision of turning down a role in a Stanley Kubrick film for Aliens, shares the story behind the white heart with the name “Heath” on his character’s chest plate, and talks about what it was like working with James Cameron & Sigourney Weaver. Plus, Matt sheds some more light on why James Remar was replaced by Michael Biehn as the male lead in the film another installment of I Wasn’t There Too. Check out Ricco Ross’ ALS/PIC project here:

Welcome to the first episode of I Was There Too with Matt Gourley. The show where Matt will talk to people who were present in the great scenes of cinema history. Mayor of podcasts Paul F. Tompkins joins Matt to discuss his role as Mr. Prescott in the film There Will Be Blood. Paul tells us how he got to know Paul Thomas Anderson through the Largo comedy scene and about the strange noises Daniel Day-Lewis makes in between takes. Plus, Matt talks about the people who were originally cast in There Will Be Blood in a segment called I Wasn’t There Too.

Comedian Beth Stelling joins Susan and Sarah to speak candidly about the aftermath of an abusive relationship, Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek," The Wrestler, and W. H. Auden's poem, "Funeral Blues."

Sarah and Susan celebrate David Bowie as they discuss his music, some of which they have featured on the show. Then, New Yorker cartoonist and author Emily Flake joins Sarah and Susan to talk about The Leftovers, Peter Pan, and Tom Waits.

The fabulous Kenneth Turan, film critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPR's Morning Edition & author of Not To Be Missed: Fifty-Four Favorites from a Lifetime of Film joins Sarah and Susan to talk about The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Casque d’Or, and Make Way for Tomorrow.