Nick Egan Times

The Nick Egan Times is a global interview show and media platform within the Nick Egan Times Global Media Network, featuring in depth conversations with Hollywood talent, chart topping musicians, world class athletes, acclaimed filmmakers, television personalities, and entertainment industry leaders from around the world. Hosted by media professional and personality Nick Egan, the show explores the authentic stories, defining moments, and personal journeys behind the people shaping film, television, music, sport, and entertainment. Recognised and celebrated for its longevity, authenticity, and global reach, Nick Egan Times delivers compelling interviews, meaningful conversations, and powerful storytelling that inspire, entertain, and connect audiences worldwide. Subscribe to Nick Egan Times and discover the stories behind the people shaping the world of entertainment.

Nick Egan Times is a society podcast hosted by Nick Egan, with 167 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nick Egan hosts Nick Egan Times, a society show with 167 episodes published.

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  Episode #168

  Larry Namer E! Entertainment Co-Founder & Media Icon, Cable TV Pioneer, Talk Soup, Hollywood, AI, Vertical Drama, Microdramas & Future of Television | Nick Egan Times

  Sep 27, 202626 minS6

  Larry Namer joins the Nick Egan Times for an extraordinary conversation spanning more than five decades in Hollywood, television, cable, entertainment and international media. Larry Namer is the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, a pioneering media entrepreneur and one of the key figures in the evolution of celebrity and entertainment television. In this wide-ranging interview, Larry takes us back to his beginnings growing up in Brooklyn, New York, his family’s immigrant story, his first job as an underground cable splicer, and the remarkable journey that eventually led him to Los Angeles and the creation of E! Larry reveals how he and his partner Alan Mruvka built E! from the ground up with just $2.5 million, 11 employees and 31 interns from Texas, transforming an unconventional idea into a global entertainment media brand. He talks about the origins of the original “trailer channel,” how E! changed the way celebrity and Hollywood were covered, the extraordinary story behind Talk Soup, and even how the early E! team ended up climbing over a fence after being rejected for Academy Awards credentials. Larry also opens up about his extensive international media career in Russia and China, including launching media ventures, producing television, the challenges of working in very different media environments, and his experience creating a successful comedy series in China. The conversation then turns to the future of entertainment. Larry shares his views on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hollywood, the creator economy, the changing relationship between brands and audiences, vertical drama, microdramas and mobile entertainment. He explains why he believes audiences—not traditional media gatekeepers—are increasingly determining what gets produced and how it gets consumed. Larry also discusses his prediction that vertical video could become the predominant way people consume visual media by 2030, and how AI could allow content created vertically for phones to eventually be adapted for traditional television screens. Beyond business and media, Larry talks about entrepreneurship, motivation, humility, the best advice he’s ever received, his legacy, and what he would change if he were 18 again. His advice to young entrepreneurs is particularly memorable: find something you’re genuinely good at, work relentlessly to become great at it, and build the financial freedom to pursue your other passions. From Brooklyn and underground cable systems to E! Entertainment, Hollywood, international media, Russia, China, AI, vertical drama and the future of television, this is a fascinating conversation with a true media pioneer. Larry Namer — E! Entertainment Co-Founder & Media Icon — joins the Nick Egan Times.

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  Episode #167

  David Webster Netflix - Unabomber with Jacob Tremblay & Russell Crowe, The Way Home, Acting, Writing, Music & Building a Lasting Creative Career | Nick Egan Times

  Sep 21, 202629 minS6

  David Webster joins the Nick Egan Times for an in-depth conversation about his journey as a Canadian actor, writer and musician, his latest Netflix film Unabomber, his experiences working alongside Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay, and his ambitions to build a lasting creative career both in front of and behind the camera. David discusses growing up in Sudbury, Ontario, how a local theatre production ultimately led him toward acting, and the early experiences that helped launch his professional career. He reflects on his work across film and television, including The Way Home, Luckiest Girl Alive, Ginny & Georgia, The Boys, Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie and Julian and the Wind, which was named to Canada’s Top Ten films in 2024. David also discusses his role as Roy in the Netflix film UNABOMBER, a fictional Harvard classmate of Ted Kaczynski, and what it was like working alongside Jacob Tremblay and the wider cast and production team. He shares his perspective on portraying a character who provides an important contrast to Ted, his experience on set, and what he learned from working on such a significant production. Beyond acting, David opens up about his passion for writing, filmmaking and music. He discusses creating his own projects from the ground up, writing since his teenage years, working on a feature film, developing ambitious screenwriting projects, teaching himself multiple instruments and working toward his first album. David also shares the reality of being a professional actor, including the emotional demands of performing, the unpredictability of the industry and the importance of continually putting yourself in a position to create opportunities. He reflects on the advice that has stayed with him throughout his career: being “in the right place all the time” so that when the right opportunity arrives, you are there. The conversation explores creativity, perseverance, collaboration, authenticity, career decisions, spontaneous experiences, dream collaborations and the kind of legacy David hopes to build over the next 20 years. With ambitions spanning acting, writing, directing and music, David Webster represents a new generation of multi-disciplinary creatives determined not simply to be part of projects, but to eventually create work of their own that lasts. David Webster joins The Nick Egan Times for a thoughtful conversation about acting, creativity, ambition, perseverance and building a body of work that can stand the test of time.

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  Episode #166

  Gus Frerotte, NFL Quarterback, 99 Yard Touchdown, NFL History, 15 Year Career & Life After Football | Nick Egan Times

  Sep 11, 202622 minS6

  Gus Frerotte joins the Nick Egan Times, former NFL quarterback and veteran of a remarkable 15-year professional football career. Gus takes us through his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to the NFL, including his time at the University of Tulsa, being selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, and playing for Washington, Denver, Detroit, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota and the St. Louis Rams. He reflects on the challenges he faced along the way, including playing through injury as a young athlete and overcoming a serious neck injury that threatened his football future. Gus also shares the incredible story behind one of the most memorable plays of his career — his 99-yard touchdown pass for the Minnesota Vikings against the Chicago Bears, a play that began deep inside his own end zone. He discusses life in the NFL, how the game has evolved, player safety, the importance of listening to those around you, and lessons he learned about money, discipline and life after spending 15 seasons at the highest level of professional football. Gus also discusses the international growth of American football, including the potential for the NFL to continue expanding globally and specifically the opportunities he sees in countries such as Australia. He talks about his work developing youth coaching through his First and Ten program, the importance of qualified coaches, and the potential to discover talented athletes from around the world. He also talks about life after the NFL and his work with Huddle Up with Gus, continuing to share stories, experiences and lessons from the world of professional football. A fascinating conversation covering the NFL, professional sport, perseverance, leadership, player safety, international football, NFL Australia, career longevity, life after professional sport and what it takes to compete at the highest level. The Nick Egan Times is a global interview platform featuring internationally recognised voices across music, film, sport, entertainment, fashion, business and culture. Established in 2021, the show has built an ever-growing archive of timeless interviews available to audiences around the world across major podcast and streaming platforms.

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  Episode #164

  Lumidee Never Leave You, Queen Of Spanish Harlem, R&B, Global Fame & Music Journey | Nick Egan Times

  Sep 3, 202646 minS6

  Lumidee joins the Nick Egan Times for an honest and revealing conversation about her incredible journey from Spanish Harlem to international music stardom. Best known for her worldwide smash “Never Leave You (Uh Oooh Uh Oooh),” Lumidee takes us behind the story of how the record came together, how it exploded organically through New York clubs and radio, and how that unexpected success ultimately led to a record deal with Universal. Lumidee opens up about growing up in Spanish Harlem, discovering her passion for songwriting, entering the music industry at a young age, and learning some of the hardest lessons of her career. She also reflects on “Dance,” her connection to the FIFA World Cup in Germany, “She’s Like the Wind” with Tony Sunshine, and working with major artists including Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Fabolous, Shaggy, Pitbull, Styles P and Wyclef Jean. In this wide-ranging interview, Lumidee discusses: • The incredible story behind “Never Leave You (Uh Oooh Uh Oooh)” • How a remix became an international phenomenon • Growing up in Spanish Harlem • Her Puerto Rican heritage and staying true to herself • Working with some of hip-hop and music’s biggest names • Her experience with “Dance” and the FIFA World Cup • The story behind “She’s Like the Wind” • Her musical influences, including Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Madonna, Bon Jovi and Pat Benatar • Performing around the world and building confidence on stage • Her unforgettable experience performing in Lebanon • Her love of Dubai and international travel • Overcoming adversity and turning difficult experiences into creativity • Authenticity, longevity and staying true to yourself • The changing music industry and the impact of social media • Her evolution as an artist, songwriter and creator • Her vision for the future beyond music This is Lumidee beyond the hit record — her story, her struggles, her evolution and the experiences that shaped her remarkable career. Subscribe to Nick Egan Times | Universal Media Network for interviews with legendary artists, celebrities, athletes, entertainment figures and influential voices from around the world.

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  Episode #162

  Art Bell on Creating Comedy Central, Hollywood, HBO, Jon Stewart, South Park, Court TV, Television History & Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central | Nick Egan Times

  Aug 1, 202631 minS6

  Art Bell joins the Nick Egan Times for an in-depth conversation about his extraordinary career in television, entrepreneurship and comedy, including the incredible story behind creating The Comedy Channel, which ultimately evolved into Comedy Central. In this fascinating interview, Art shares the behind-the-scenes journey of taking an idea from concept to one of the world’s most influential comedy television brands. He discusses working at HBO during one of the most transformative periods in television history, pitching the original comedy network, overcoming early criticism, building a 24-hour comedy channel from the ground up, and the perseverance it took to turn an ambitious vision into a lasting success. Art also reflects on working alongside legendary entertainment executives, the early careers of Jon Stewart and Al Franken, the arrival of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the impact of South Park on Comedy Central’s success, and why comedians and creators finally had a television home dedicated entirely to comedy. Beyond television, Art opens up about leadership, resilience, innovation, entrepreneurship, being unexpectedly fired after helping build a successful network, the lessons he learned throughout his remarkable career, and the inspiration behind his bestselling memoir Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor and his debut thriller What She’s Hiding. This episode is filled with inspiring stories, career advice, entertainment history and invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, television professionals, media enthusiasts, comedy fans, business leaders, creators and anyone determined to turn a bold idea into reality.

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