Actors Episodes
169: Remembering Robert Redford
Alex looks back at the 60-year career of Robert Redford. Topics include Redford’s best acting performances, his Oscar-winning directing work, the meme to end all memes, and how he helped start the careers of many of the best ...
156: Remembering Gene Hackman
Alex has spent the past month watching every film the dearly departed Gene Hackman was in. In this solo episode, Alex looks back at Hackman’s career and highlights the dozens of legendary characters he played. Rest in peace, ...
135: Remembering Gena Rowlands
Alex and Nick pay tribute to one of the best performers to ever grace a stage or screen, the great Gena Rowlands. Listen to our previous episode on the films of John Cassavetes here . Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Insta...
95: Montgomery Clift
In this supersized episode, Alex and Nick break down the full career of Alex’s favorite actor of all time, Montgomery Clift. Seventeen roles, four Oscar nominations, and a lifetime of Hollywood infamy. Our previous podcast ep...
Remembering Tom Sizemore
Alex pays tribute to veteran character actor, Tom Sizemore, who passed away on March 3, 2023, at 61 years old. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch...
Remembering Ray Liotta
With the sudden passing of Ray Liotta, Alex explores the career of this truly great character actor. Ray Liotta played intense psychopaths to perfection, but there was a lot more depth to his work. He will be sorely missed. F...
49: Philip Seymour Hoffman
Alex and Nick celebrate the career of the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman. The guys discuss stealing scenes, working with PTA, inherent sadness, volcanic rage, "Along Came Polly," and much more. Let it rain. Tell us your f...
43: Jessica Chastain
With Jessica Chastain poised to earn Oscar and Emmy nominations for her 2021 work, Alex and Nick take a look at one of their favorite working actors. The guys discuss acting choices, strong character introductions, breaking d...
40: John Cazale
What do "The Godfather," "The Conversation," "The Godfather: Part II," "Dog Day Afternoon," and "The Deer Hunter" all have in common? The legendary John Cazale. Alex and Nick discuss arguably the best supporting actor who ever lived. What’s your favorite John Cazale performance? Let us know on Twit…
28: Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger had that raw, natural talent that immediately likened him to Brando, Clift, and Dean. Alex and Nick break down each of Ledger’s roles and talk about his all-timer performances, infamous characters, distinct actin...
22: Amy Adams
How can you not love Amy Adams? Alex and Nick break down the full career of this living legend. Topics include: Bringing faith into performance, cursing in "Junebug," the hidden weight of her work in "Doubt," why she's never ...
12: Daniel Day-Lewis
Alex and Nick break down the full career of the great Daniel Day-Lewis. Topics include: Important actor choices, debunking the DDL lore, retirement, DDL as a comedic leading man, and much more! Watch Alex's work at http://ale...
9: Michael Biehn
Nick hosts this week's episode, about his favorite character actor, the iconic Michael Biehn. Nick and Alex talk about their favorite Biehn roles (Kyle Reese! Corporal Hicks! Johnny Ringo!), Biehn vs. Ed Harris (x2), and Bieh...
8: Christopher McDonald
Alex and Nick look at the career of Alex's favorite character actor, the legendary Christopher McDonald. They talk about Chris Mac's roles (Shooter McGavin! Tappy Tibbons! Tommy J!), and Alex recounts the time he hung out with Chris Mac in NYC. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Read Alex…