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In this episode, Brendan sits down with actor Jonny Coyne to trace his journey from his upbringing through acting school and into a career spanning a wide range of film and television roles. Jonny reflects on the shows that shaped him along the way and his experience working on The Mandalorian and Grogu, sharing what he's learned about craft, persistence, and reinvention across decades in the industry.

In this episode, Brendan sits down with UFC veteran and actor Frank Trigg to talk UFC, his role in The Book of Boba Fett, and his journey from the octagon to the big screen. Frank shares what it took to transition from a career in combat sports to stunts, the mindset shifts along the way, and how storytelling shows up both in the cage and on screen.

Catch Frank live: he's refereeing UFC events in Sacramento on August 22 and LA on September 19, and signing at the Boonta Eve celebration at Rebel Scum on August 7th.

In the first episode of Hats & Helmets, Brendan Wayne sits down with two-time Emmy Award–winning stuntman Lateef Crowder. Over the past eight years, the pair has worked together to help bring the titular character of The Mandalorian to life. They work their way through Lateef's incredible career journey, from capoeira master to the big screen.