Reza Rifts

Keith Reza sits down with stand up comedians, actors and other celebrities - this is not scripted or planned - they just rift and have fun! Subscribe rate and review!

Reza Rifts is a comedy podcast hosted by Keith Reza, with 456 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Keith Reza hosts Reza Rifts, a comedy show with 456 episodes published.

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  Episode #451

  She Wrote It, Directed It, and Almost Lost Everything Before It Hit 700 Theaters | Stephanie Garvin

  Aug 7, 202652 min

  She Wrote It, Directed It, and Almost Lost Everything Before It Hit 700 Theaters | Stephanie Garvin She wrote it, directed it, and almost didn't film her own scene after police were called on set. Stephanie Garvin actress, director, and CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation joins Keith Reza to break down how she got Holiday Twist into 700+ theaters despite COVID shutdowns, the Hollywood strikes, and Disney stealing half their screens on opening weekend. Plus, her upcoming film Ethan Almighty, the true story of a rescue dog that changed U.S. law, starring Kelsey Grammer and Sean Patrick Flanery. Subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend. GUEST INFO Stephanie Garvin Actress, Writer, Director, Producer. Founder & CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation. Wrote and directed Holiday Twist (2023) starring Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, and Kelly Stables released in 700+ AMC and Regal theaters. Currently producing Ethan Almighty, inspired by the true story of a rescue dog whose survival sparked real anti-cruelty legislation (Ethan's Law). Also Executive Producer on Maserati: The Brothers featuring Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Andy Garcia. Instagram: @stephaniegarvin1… https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegarvin1/ HEC Instagram: @hollywoodexpansioncorporation … https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodexpansioncorporation/ Website: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com …http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/ Watch Holiday Twist: Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Fandango At Home CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & Welcome 01:34 Meet Stephanie Garvin 02:10 Arizona Timezone Confusion 05:50 Both Are Cancers — Astrology Talk 08:15 Psychics vs. Eye Doctors Story 11:10 What Is Hollywood Expansion Corporation? 16:30 Making Holiday Twist 19:45 Police Called On Set — The Art Director Story 24:50 Directing Yourself As An Actor 28:00 700 Theaters, AMC, Regal — Then Disney Showed Up 33:00 The Actors & Writers Strike Impact 36:10 Ethan Almighty — The Dog That Changed The Law 40:20 What Projects Does HEC Say Yes To? 43:00 The Mob Doctor Days 46:00 Rapid Fire Questions 49:10 Overcoming Bullying & Changing Her Name 50:17 Where To Find Stephanie & Goodbye CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to Reza Rifts on YouTube. Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Share this episode with someone who loves film or true stories. Follow Stephanie: @stephaniegarvin1 on Instagram. Learn more about HEC: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com … http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/ HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG: https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X: https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT: https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! #StephanieGarvin #HolidayTwist #EthanAlmighty #HollywoodExpansionCorporation

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  Episode #450

  Kelly MacFarland Reveals the Truth About Stand-Up Comedy, Dark Jokes & Filming Specials

  Aug 4, 202656 min

  Kelly MacFarland Reveals the Truth About Stand-Up Comedy, Dark Jokes & Filming Specials Can dark humor actually heal? In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with comedian, writer, and actress Kelly MacFarland for one of the most hilarious and unexpectedly insightful conversations in Reza Rifts history. They go deep on dark humor, serial killers, childhood crime shows, the pressure of filming a stand-up special, and why the funniest material often comes from the darkest places. Kelly opens up about her comedy journey, touring with Johnny Depp, the lost art of clean comedy, and what it really takes to survive and thrive in the comedy industry. Whether you're a comedy fan, aspiring stand-up, or just love real, unfiltered conversations this episode delivers. Subscribe to Reza Rifts → and never miss an episode! GUEST INFO - KELLY MacFARLAND Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and comedy coach delivering bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt performance with "best-friend energy." With over 20 years in the industry, she's appeared on Comedy Central, NBC's Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Dry Bar Comedy, Hulu's Up Early Tonight, and Don't Tell Comedy. Her voice is heard on SiriusXM and Spotify. Specials: Wit Happens (Amazon Prime Video) · Hot Gnome (YouTube, 2025) Connect with Kelly MacFarland: Website: https://kellymacfarland.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/kellymackfarland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kellymackfarland Hot Gnome (Album): https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-gnome/1678891234 Album: Hot Gnome —Apple Music … https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-gnome/1678891234 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 03:00 Dark Humor & Serial Killers — Why We Laugh at the Darkest Things 06:01 Dogs & Their Quirks 09:00 The Concept of Serial Killer Comedy — Where's the Line? 12:02 Kelly's Comedy Journey & Origin Story 14:51 How Her Parents Shaped Her Sense of Humor 18:00 Comparing Generations & Parenting Styles 20:54 Milk Cartons & Childhood Memories 22:32 The Milk Carton Kid & America's Most Wanted 24:00 Crime Shows vs. Comedy Specials — The Overlap 25:45 Promoting a Comedy Special — What Works? 27:00 The Pressure & Reality of Filming a Stand-Up Special 30:01 The Art & Craft of Stand-Up Comedy 33:06 The Reality of Performing Live 34:00 The Legacy of Adam Walsh 36:05 Boxing & Personal Experiences 41:11 Debate Class Dilemmas 44:15 The Art of Clean Comedy 46:56 Touring with Johnny Depp — The Inside Story 51:21 The Challenges of Comedy Introductions 54:29 Ego & Self-Perception in Comedy HOST & SHOW LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE ... https://www.youtube.com/@rezarifts6263 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG: https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X: https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT: https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! CALL TO ACTION What hit you hardest in this episode? Was it Kelly's take on dark humor, her serial killer comedy theory, filming Hot Gnome in one take, or the Johnny Depp tour story? Drop your favorite moment below! Subscribe + hit the bell so you never miss a Reza Rifts drop ❤️ Like this video it helps more comedy fans find us Share this with someone who loves stand-up and dark humor! #KellyMacFarland #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast

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  Episode #449

  Undercover Narcotics Detective to Hollywood Actor – Jim Klock Unplugged

  Jul 28, 202643 min

  Undercover Narcotics Detective to Hollywood Actor – Jim Klock Unplugged Jim Klock spent a decade on the police beat, including undercover narcotics work in Virginia, before moving to LA at 30 to chase Hollywood. His first role? Playing an undercover cop on HBO's The Wire while he was still actually an undercover narcotics detective back home. This week on Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza and Jim get into everything: the time he chased a violent suspect past an elementary school, working opposite Woody Harrelson on True Detective, learning craft from acting coach Jack Plotnick, the Sam Elliott "I'm the best Sam Elliott in the world" moment, his upcoming roles on Boston Blue, The Florist, and the shark movie Chum, plus Reza opens up about why he calls his Aspergers a superpower. Guest Info Jim Klock is a Virginia-born American actor, writer, director, and former law-enforcement officer. After a decorated 10-year career as a police officer and undercover narcotics detective complete with private-sector dignitary-protection work to fund his acting training, Klock hit Los Angeles and built a steady career playing the kind of cop, detective and morally-gray character you absolutely believe on screen. A working writer/director whose microbudget feature Red Letters he helmed himself, Jim is also part-time with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, teaches at the law-enforcement academy, and is now gearing up to release The Florist, Chum, and a role on Boston Blue in 2026. Notable Works: True Detective (HBO) — Season 1 The Wire (HBO) — first acting role, undercover cop Criminal Minds — SWAT team leader Scream Queens — recurring Like Father Like Son — opposite Dermot Mulroney The Burial (2023) NCIS (Season 23) Deepwater Horizon (2016) The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire Red Letters — writer / director / star Boston Blue — upcoming The Florist — upcoming Chum — upcoming shark feature Guest Social Links Follow Jim: Official Site: https://jimklock.com/ Instagram: @jimdklock … https://www.instagram.com/jimdklock/ X / Twitter: @jimdklock … https://x.com/jimdklock Facebook: Jim Klock … https://www.facebook.com/jimdklock/ ▶️ YouTube: @code3comedy … https://www.youtube.com/@code3comedy IMDb: i https:// m.imdb.com/name/nm1145617/ Chapters 00:00 Welcome — Subscribe, Rate, Review, Tell a Friend 01:00 Guest Introduction: Jim Klock 03:40 Reza's $500 John Cusack Cameo Victory 07:50 "Little Miracles" — Reza's Mentor Donna Wright Sheldrick 11:40 Harrison Ford's Hollywood Bus Story + NYPD Blue 15:00 10 Years of Law Enforcement & Dignitary Protection 18:50 Booking The Wire — Still an Active Undercover Cop 23:10 Jack Plotnick — "Anxiety Only Comes From Results" 27:30 Tom Hanks Playbook / Robert Downey Jr. 70-30 / Sam Elliott 31:00 True Detective — Woody Harrelson's "They're All Great, Baby" 35:20 The Movie Reza Hated — With Dennis Quaid 38:30 The Alexandria Chase — Suspect Past the Elementary School 41:40 Officer Friendly / Aspergers as a Superpower 43:00 The Florist, Chum & Boston Blue 44:15 Closing — Subscribe, Rate, Review Call to Action Subscribe to Reza Rifts on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and Patreon ( patreon.com/rezarifts61 ). ⭐ 5-Star Rate & Review — every review helps us book bigger Hollywood legends. Share this episode with anyone chasing two dreams at once — or anyone who needs to hear the Alexandria chase story. Follow Jim Klock @jimdklock so you're there when The Florist, Chum and Boston Blue drop. Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG: https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X: https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT: https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! @code3comedy #RezaRifts #KeithReza #JimKlock #TrueDetective #TheWire #CriminalMinds #ScreamQueens #JamieLeeCurtis #WoodyHarrelson #DermotMulroney #DennisQuaid #JackPlotnick #HarrisonFord #NYPDBlue #StaffordCounty #UndercoverCop #ChaseStory #AlexandriaVA #AspergersAwareness #RedLetters #TheFlorist #ChumMovie #BostonBlue #SamElliott #RobertDowneyJr #TomHanksMethod #HollywoodJourney #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #RifterNation #RezaRiftsPodcast

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  Episode #448

  Rex Linn on Unsolved Mysteries, Westerns, Stallone, Cusack & His Dream Role

  Jul 21, 20261h 15m

  Rex Linn on Unsolved Mysteries, Westerns, Stallone, Cusack & His Dream Role In this funny, loose, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza sits down with legendary character actor Rex Linn for a conversation packed with old-school Hollywood stories, career turning points, and the kind of behind-the-scenes chaos that only comes from decades in the business. Rex opens up about his earliest acting job recreating a real-life bank robber for Unsolved Mysteries, the surreal audition journey that landed him Cliffhanger with Sylvester Stallone, and why that movie changed his life in more ways than one. The episode also dives into Rex's love of Westerns, his admiration for The Jack Bull, his memories of John Cusack, Mark Rolston, Kurt Russell, John Lithgow, Adam West, and Bob Dylan, plus hilarious stories from Rush Hour, Zodiac, Wyatt Earp, Lethal Weapon, and the gloriously absurd Zombeavers. Along the way, Rex reflects on heartbreak, emotional recall, friendship in the film business, and his lifelong dream of somehow, some way, getting to play the Wolfman. Guest Info Rex Linn is an American film and television actor best known for a long-running career filled with standout supporting and character roles. He is widely recognized for projects including CSI: Miami, Cliffhanger, Rush Hour, Better Call Saul, and more recently Happy's Place. In this episode, he shares stories from across his career, from his first screen work and breakthrough film roles to the actors, directors, and friendships that shaped his path. Guest Social Links Instagram: @rexlinn13 … https://www.instagram.com/rexlinn13/?hl=en Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:00:55 Keith Introduces Rex Linn 00:04:24 Rex's First Gig: Unsolved Mysteries 00:11:53 The Wild $50-a-Day Bank Robbery Story 00:17:11 From Banking to Acting 00:17:51 Auditioning for Cliffhanger 00:21:28 Meeting Sylvester Stallone 00:29:32 Behind the Scenes of The Jack Bull 00:33:28 Meeting Bob Dylan on Set 00:38:34 Memories from Rush Hour 00:43:18 Why Rex Loves Westerns 00:47:58 Tombstone vs. Wyatt Earp 00:50:18 How Zombeavers Happened 00:54:51 John Mayer, Bill Burr & Random Cameos 00:57:33 Meeting Childhood Hero Adam West 01:05:36 Transforming for Lethal Weapon 01:10:20 Recommending Melissa Peterman 01:11:50 Rex's Dream Role: The Wolfman Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode of Reza Rifts, make sure to: Subscribe Rate and review Share this episode with fans of Cliffhanger, Rush Hour, CSI: Miami, Westerns, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories Follow Rex Linn and Keith Reza for more interviews, clips, and updates Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG: https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X: https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT: https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! #RezaRifts #KeithReza #RexLinn #Cliffhanger #RushHour #TheJackBull #WyattEarp #Zombeavers #BetterCallSaul #CSIMiami #HappyPlace #SylvesterStallone #JohnCusack #KurtRussell #HollywoodStories #ActorInterview #MoviePodcast #BehindTheScenes #Westerns #CharacterActor

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  Episode #447

  Geoffrey Blake on Young Guns, Cast Away & the Brutal Truth About Acting

  Jul 15, 20261h 14m

  Geoffrey Blake on Young Guns, Cast Away & the Brutal Truth About Acting In this funny, loose, and unexpectedly insightful episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza welcomes actor Geoffrey Blake back for a third conversation. The two talk about the SAG strike, life on the road, quitting Twitter, social-media weirdness, and the unpredictable reality of surviving in show business. Geoffrey is candid, sharp, and full of stories that feel like old-school Hollywood war tales told by someone who actually lived them. The episode really shines when Geoffrey starts unpacking his career: chaotic Critters 3 practical effects, spotting Leonardo DiCaprio's star power early, having most of his Cast Away material cut, and sharing memories from Young Guns, Forrest Gump, Brink!, and more. The biggest takeaway is simple and brutally honest: if he could talk to his younger self, he'd say, "save your money." Guest Info Geoffrey Blake is an American film and television actor born in Baltimore in 1962. He's best known to many fans as Wesley in Forrest Gump, and his film career also includes Young Guns, Contact, Cast Away, Apollo 13, Critters 3, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, and Midway. On television, he's appeared in projects including Renegade, Homefront, Any Day Now, House, Criminal Minds, The Man in the High Castle, Bridge and Tunnel, and Hotel Cocaine. On this episode, Geoffrey comes across as exactly the kind of guest podcast audiences love: generous, self-aware, connected, and full of behind-the-scenes stories about actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Jack Palance, Terrence Stamp, Ed Burns, and Dermot Mulroney. Guest Social Links Instagram: @geoffrey_blake … https://www.instagram.com/geoffrey_blake/ IMDb: Geoffrey Blake … https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0086553/ During the episode, Geoffrey says he had left Twitter/X and dissolved his Facebook account, while still directing listeners to Instagram. Chapters 01:33 Geoffrey Blake returns and talks SAG strike life 05:22 Why Geoffrey quit Twitter and stepped back from social media 09:12 Comic-con stories, voice-over surprises, and fandom weirdness 10:47 The insane Critters 3 death scene story 13:50 Geoffrey on young Leonardo DiCaprio and predicting stardom 17:59 TV guest roles that almost turned into long-term runs 24:48 Dream co-stars, John Cusack obsession, and favorite actors 30:57 Brink!, Disney nostalgia, and unexpected cult followings 33:16 Cast Away, deleted scenes, and surprising residual money 36:31 Young Guns, reunions, and missing cast memories 39:00 Jack Palance, Terrence Stamp, and classic Hollywood stories 44:14 Geoffrey live-texts Dermot Mulroney during the interview 49:24 What Geoffrey would tell his younger self: save your money 52:34 Where to follow Geoffrey and final wrap-up Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode of Reza Rifts: Subscribe Rate and review Share this episode with fans of Forrest Gump, Young Guns, Contact, and old-school Hollywood stories Follow Geoffrey Blake and Keith Reza for more clips and interviews Host Links: Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG: https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X: https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT: https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! YouTube: Reza Rifts Channel … https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyRbdbee3pBlDrtMDd6Pww Apple Podcasts: Reza Rifts … https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738 #RezaRifts #KeithReza #GeoffreyBlake #ForrestGump #YoungGuns #ContactMovie #CastAway #Critters3 #HollywoodStories #ActorInterview #BehindTheScenes #ActingAdvice #PodcastClips #SAGStrike #MoviePodcast

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