Explore every episode of the podcast The Tobolowsky Files
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 99 - My Possible Future (Season Finale) | 11 Jan 2021 | 01:19:39 | |
If life is perplexing just remember: It’s almost always about the guitar. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 98 - The Creature’s New York Adventure | 04 Jan 2021 | 01:15:39 | |
One afternoon in New York, I was a winner. Lucky for me - I still have the proof. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 89 - Mayhem Day | 02 Nov 2020 | 01:02:54 | |
You never get a warning the day the world ends. Pictured: Me at Hayworth around Mayhem Day. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 88 - The Recurring Character | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:59:44 | |
Life is like a long-running television show. The characters that shaped you return. Some delight. Some threaten. But the most troublesome seems to be my former self. Pictured: Me in the backyard of Hayworth pointing to the entrance to Secret Garden. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 87 - New Literature for the 21st Century | 19 Oct 2020 | 00:57:41 | |
A love story about a girl, a cat, and a five-dollar loan that was never repaid. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 86 - Ghost Writer | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:52:11 | |
How I became a writer. I think laws were broken. Pictured: My first attempt at a headshot in LA taken with a rented camera by friends from Texas. Around 1976. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 85 - The Résumé | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:57:53 | |
I played a part in “The Jefferson’s” LIVE for 22 million people. I think. I have to check my resume to be sure. Pictured: Me before I walk the plank on “The Jefferson’s,” checking my wig. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 84 - Untold Story | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:54:33 | |
I thought I knew what happened in my life. Then, I heard an untold story and the world changed. Pictured: Stephen in his dressing room on One Day at a Time checking his wig. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 83 - The Things That Move in the Dark (Season Finale) | 09 Jun 2017 | 01:09:01 | |
When I was little, I was afraid of the dark. Not anymore. That is where answers hide. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 82 – Greetings from the Great Destruction | 01 Jun 2017 | 00:57:49 | |
Imagine a season of theater so bad it is beyond imagination. Got it? You’re not even close. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 81 – The Legacy | 24 May 2017 | 00:54:31 | |
Stephen remembers a couple of things he forgot. One of them is in his suitcase. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 80 – Building a Character | 17 May 2017 | 00:56:01 | |
Sometimes when you reach your destination you discover you haven’t even started. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 97 - The Show Does Not Have To Go On | 28 Dec 2020 | 01:00:51 | |
This picture was taken before I knew I was going to be a character actor. Every disaster, at one point, looked like a success. Unfortunately, every success also can look like disaster. That’s why there are so many bars in New York. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 79 – An Actor Prepares | 10 May 2017 | 00:50:24 | |
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step…and a case of Coors. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 78 – The Holy Places | 03 May 2017 | 00:53:12 | |
There are two places you never forget: the holy places and the places that weren’t. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 77 – The Road Trip | 26 Apr 2017 | 00:56:27 | |
We should never forget the Berlin wall. I carry a piece of it with me wherever I go. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 76 – The Soldiers of Empathy | 19 Apr 2017 | 00:51:19 | |
Anyone can be a soldier. You just have to know what you're fighting. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 75 – Three Questions | 12 Apr 2017 | 00:43:10 | |
What is the difference between an answer and the real answer? I start with three questions. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 74 – What Is Hidden | 05 Apr 2017 | 00:51:55 | |
What does a story for my father and the end of the world have in common? The answer is hidden. Note: This episode contains adult language. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 73 – The Uncomfortable Balance between Lost and Found | 29 Mar 2017 | 00:44:03 | |
The most surprising thing about the future can be the past. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 72 – Boys Life | 22 Mar 2017 | 00:56:48 | |
A journey down the creek past the end of the known world leads to treasure and the unexpected – proving that what is gone, can return with a vengeance. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 71 – If I Know Now What I Knew Then | 13 Aug 2015 | 00:42:09 | |
We may be born knowing everything we need to know. The problem is we have a short attention span. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 70 – Maps of the Ancient World | 22 Apr 2015 | 00:55:52 | |
Stephen learns from his brother Paul that sometimes sports can be death-defying. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 96 - The Creature Returns | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:53:16 | |
How do you make a merry-go-round more like a roller coaster? You ride closer to the edge. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 69 – The Two Kinds of Nothing | 25 Mar 2015 | 00:51:55 | |
Nothings happen to everyone. The challenge is to fill them before they fill you. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 68 – Circle of Causation | 02 Feb 2015 | 00:51:32 | |
The only difference between mystery and certainty is that everyone loves a good mystery. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 1 – Sex, Death, and Halloween | 28 Oct 2014 | 00:51:36 | |
Episode 1: the 2014 Version. "Sex, Death, and Halloween." Sometimes a picture says it all. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 67 – Tomorrow Comes | 26 Sep 2014 | 00:48:19 | |
You try many things on a first camping trip: peyote, skinny dipping, death. We were lucky. We got two out of three. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 66 – The Benefit of Doubt | 05 Aug 2014 | 00:43:58 | |
Theater is like life, you never know what will happen next. That's supposed to be the good part. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 65 – All In | 30 May 2014 | 00:42:44 | |
We’re all gamblers. The only difference is that some of us know what a sure thing looks like. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 64 – The Days of Rat Funerals Are Over | 17 Mar 2014 | 00:54:53 | |
Here is the "Million Dollar Rabbit", Thistle. Is he really worth that much? The truth is he is probably worth more. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 63 – The Return | 24 Feb 2014 | 00:42:11 | |
The Return: The conclusion to the Travel Trilogy. Ann and Stephen discover the secret to happiness from a sheep on the coast of Scotland. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 62 – Notes from the Frontier | 30 Jan 2014 | 00:41:19 | |
What could possibly go wrong when the sun is always shining? We test the limits. Part 2 of Stephen and Ann in Finland. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 61 – Prehistoric Britain | 20 Dec 2013 | 00:59:40 | |
There are a lot worse things than traveling to Europe with a girl you don’t really know. On second thought…. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 95 - The Last Cat | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:59:09 | |
A love letter and a prayer for a beautiful girl with short legs. I am referring to Belle. Pictured is Ann and Belle sleeping together. Unfortunately, I am not in the bed, but someone had to write the story. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 60 – Another Second Chance | 21 Nov 2013 | 00:58:18 | |
Education is a tricky thing. I learned a lot when I became a father--so who was the teacher? The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 59 – The End and an Introduction | 26 Feb 2013 | 00:58:56 | |
The end of Stephen’s first experience on Broadway demonstrates that the difference between hope and tragedy depends on when you choose to close the curtain. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 58 – Gone | 29 Aug 2012 | 00:50:45 | |
It often seems like our world vanishes before our very eyes. But what is more amazing are the things that seem to reappear. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 57 – The Long Distance Relationship | 29 Jun 2012 | 00:53:00 | |
Stephen prepares to leave his family for Broadway. Along the way he learns some unexpected lessons from his past about the future. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 56 – What Does The First Day of a Dream Look Like? | 18 May 2012 | 00:50:40 | |
Stephen auditions for Broadway: A morning of terror, an evening with a lap dancer, and an unexpected discovery of where a lifelong dream comes from. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 55 – The True Arena | 13 Apr 2012 | 00:53:31 | |
Stephen learns about acting from a horse. Winning and losing may not be how you play the game but if you can, figure out where the arena is. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 54 – The Long Road to Somewhere Else | 10 Feb 2012 | 01:01:04 | |
The conclusion of the heart story trilogy. Stephen finds the missing time from the recovery room. It comes with a message he didn’t expect and will never forget. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 53 – The Return of Mr. Huge | 06 Jan 2012 | 00:49:00 | |
Part Two of the Open Heart Surgery Adventure. Some journeys are best enjoyed without actually having to reach the destination. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 52 – The Rubicon | 25 Nov 2011 | 00:45:07 | |
Crossing the Rubicon. In history or literature it was the act that couldn't be undone. I just couldn't remember if it was at the beginning of the story or the end. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| A Special Tobolowsky Files Announcement - Live in Boston and Seattle | 14 Oct 2011 | 00:12:22 | |
Come see the Tobolowsky Files LIVE in Boston and Seattle. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 94 - The Persistence of Vision Part 2: Two Dreams | 07 Dec 2020 | 01:02:03 | |
Life can be hard. Sometimes we have to be unconscious to know what’s happening. Pictured: The cast of The Three Sistersat one of our first rehearsals. Check out our new YouTube channel to video versions of Stephen's stories! The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 51 – The Light of the First Day | 07 Oct 2011 | 00:44:56 | |
Creativity is risky. But it can save your life. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 50 – The Primary Source | 02 Sep 2011 | 00:44:36 | |
It all started when I played in a rock band with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Sometimes the truth is a funny thing. Sometimes it just rocks your world. A rock and roll story almost twenty years in the making. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 49 – A View from the Mountain | 22 Jul 2011 | 00:53:04 | |
An adventure in Norway in Part 2 of the Zen Story. Director Stein Winge takes Stephen on a journey to the edge of the world and makes a surprising prediction about the future. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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| The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 48 – The Zen Story | 24 Jun 2011 | 00:50:03 | |
In times of trouble be careful of turning to the parables of Zen for advice - the story keeps changing before your very eyes. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
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