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Thomas Ian Nicholas kicks off Also Known For with Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup, exploring the unexpected corners of his career from creativity to mental health and the constant reinvention beyond the pop-punk hits everyone knows. A funny, honest, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation to launch the series. Host Bio: Thomas Ian Nicholas is an actor, musician and producer with more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Rookie of the Year, American Pie, and the recent Amazon series Underdeveloped, Thomas has also toured the world with the Thomas Nicholas Band and released 7 studio albums. With a career spanning film, TV, music and live events, he brings a unique perspective to interviewing fellow creatives. On Also Known For, Thomas blends industry insight with genuine curiosity, spotlighting the new projects and unexpected passions that define artists beyond their most iconic roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Thomas Ian Nicholas is an actor, musician and producer with more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Rookie of the Year, American Pie, and the recent Amazon series Underdeveloped, Thomas has also toured the world with the Thomas Nicholas Band and released 7 studio albums. With a career spanning film, TV, music and live events, he brings a unique perspective to interviewing fellow creatives. On Also Known For, Thomas blends industry insight with genuine curiosity, spotlighting the new projects and unexpected passions that define artists beyond their most iconic roles.

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Thomas Ian Nicholas is an actor, musician and producer with more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Rookie of the Year, American Pie, and the recent Amazon series Underdeveloped, Thomas has also toured the world with the Thomas Nicholas Band and released 7 studio albums. With a career spanning film, TV, music and live events, he brings a unique perspective to interviewing fellow creatives. On Also Known For, Thomas blends industry insight with genuine curiosity, spotlighting the new projects and unexpected passions that define artists beyond their most iconic roles.

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Thomas Ian Nicholas hosts Also Known For with Patrick Renna (The Sandlot) as his second guest, digging into the surprising chapters of Patrick’s career from acting and producing to new creative ventures fans might not expect. A candid, funny, and refreshingly real conversation that goes far beyond the “You’re killing me, Smalls!” nostalgia. Host Bio: Thomas Ian Nicholas is an actor, musician and producer with more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Rookie of the Year, American Pie, and the recent Amazon series Underdeveloped, Thomas has also toured the world with the Thomas Nicholas Band and released 7 studio albums. With a career spanning film, TV, music and live events, he brings a unique perspective to interviewing fellow creatives. On Also Known For, Thomas blends industry insight with genuine curiosity, spotlighting the new projects and unexpected passions that define artists beyond their most iconic roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone knows Diedrich Bader from his iconic roles in the Drew Carey Show, Office Space, Napoleon Dynamite, Veep and a hundred more. In Episode 3 of Also Known For, We dive into his four-decade career and which includes us working together 18 years ago. We also reveal what he is Also Known For... This episode is full of insight, laughs and genuine heart. Host Bio: Thomas Ian Nicholas is an actor, musician and producer with more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Rookie of the Year, American Pie, and the recent Amazon series Underdeveloped, Thomas has also toured the world with the Thomas Nicholas Band and released 7 studio albums. With a career spanning film, TV, music and live events, he brings a unique perspective to interviewing fellow creatives. On Also Known For, Thomas blends industry insight with genuine curiosity, spotlighting the new projects and unexpected passions that define artists beyond their most iconic roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 4 of Also Known For, Thomas Ian Nicholas turns the mic inward and interviews himself. What follows is an honest, self-aware and unexpectedly funny look at a career spanning four decades — from childhood acting to iconic roles and beyond. A fitting reminder of the show’s core mission: looking past the credits and into the creative life that keeps evolving. Host Bio: Thomas Ian Nicholas is an actor, musician and producer with more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Rookie of the Year, American Pie, and the recent Amazon series Underdeveloped, Thomas has also toured the world with the Thomas Nicholas Band and released 7 studio albums. With a career spanning film, TV, music and live events, he brings a unique perspective to interviewing fellow creatives. On Also Known For, Thomas blends industry insight with genuine curiosity, spotlighting the new projects and unexpected passions that define artists beyond their most iconic roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Volume 2 of his conversation with Roger Avary, Thomas Ian Nicholas moves past Pulp Fiction to talk about the work he is ALSO KNOWN FOR. Roger shares his perspective on storytelling, his friendship with Quentin Tarantino and the rumors surrounding it. A thoughtful continuation that focuses on the parts of his career that don’t always get discussed. Host Bio: Thomas Ian Nicholas is an actor, musician and producer with more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Rookie of the Year, American Pie, and the recent Amazon series Underdeveloped, Thomas has also toured the world with the Thomas Nicholas Band and released 7 studio albums. With a career spanning film, TV, music and live events, he brings a unique perspective to interviewing fellow creatives. On Also Known For, Thomas blends industry insight with genuine curiosity, spotlighting the new projects and unexpected passions that define artists beyond their most iconic roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 5 of Also Known For, Thomas Ian Nicholas sits down with Academy Award winning writer Roger Avary for a wide-ranging conversation about his early days shaping iconic films like Pulp Fiction with Quentin Tarantino to the personal and professional chapters that followed. Roger reflects on the paths that defined his career and the things he learned along the way. Host Bio: Thomas Ian Nicholas is an actor, musician and producer with more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Rookie of the Year, American Pie, and the recent Amazon series Underdeveloped, Thomas has also toured the world with the Thomas Nicholas Band and released 7 studio albums. With a career spanning film, TV, music and live events, he brings a unique perspective to interviewing fellow creatives. On Also Known For, Thomas blends industry insight with genuine curiosity, spotlighting the new projects and unexpected passions that define artists beyond their most iconic roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.