Brett Gelman on Stranger Things, Fleabag, McVeigh and the Art of Acting
Battlestar React-ica: Katee Sackhoff's First Watch of BSG
Katee Sackhoff - Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica
4.9 • 522 Ratings
🗓️ 24 June 2025
⏱️ 97 minutes
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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
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| 0:56.7 | episode. But before we get there, I want to remind you all to stick around for the hindsight. |
| 1:01.3 | If you haven't done that, it's where we talk about the guest, we answer fan questions and talk |
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