Dropping Names ...and other things with Brent & Jonny is a conversation podcast show from Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes. Each episode, these longtime friends sit down with fascinating characters they’ve met across decades in Hollywood.
Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a film buff, or just here for the laughs, this is the show where great stories meet great conversations… and a few names get dropped along the way.
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Steven Weber on Replacing Matthew Broderick in The Producers, and the Co Star Who Was Fired Two Weeks In
Steven Weber joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on Dropping Names to tell the story of taking over Leo Bloom from Matthew Broderick in The Producers on Broadway, oppo
Sep 23 52 min
Wil Wheaton on the Stand By Me moment that got him cast in Star Trek
Wil Wheaton joins Brent Spiner and Jonny Frakes on Dropping Names and starts with the movie everyone knows him for, Stand By Me, then keeps going to the part nobody talks
Sep 16 1 h 23 min
Noah Wyle on the Diet Coke Bit Tarantino Invented on ER, and Why The Pitt Has No Music
A few minutes in, Brent Spiner stops the interview cold to tell Noah Wyle, as a friend rather than a host, that The Pitt is the best thing on television and that Noah is
Sep 9 1 h 04 min
Michelle Hurd: My Mother Taught Us to Lead With Love and Not With Fear
Michelle Hurd sits down with Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on Dropping Names and the first thing she gives them is her father. Hugh Hurd was 18 when he shipped out wit
Sep 2 59 min
Animal House to West Wing with Tim Matheson
In this exclusive episode of Dropping Names, we sit down with the legendary Tim Matheson to explore his incredible journey through Hollywood. From his iconic role in 'Ani
Aug 26 1 h 32 min
Secrets from Star Wars and Star Trek with Sam Witwer
In this episode of Dropping Names, we sit down with the incredibly talented Sam Witwer, known for his roles in Star Wars and Star Trek. Sam shares his unique approach to
Aug 12 1 h 01 min
Michael Dorn and his Untold Stories
In this captivating episode of Dropping Names, we sit down with the legendary Michael Dorn, best known for his iconic role as Worf in Star Trek. Join us as we delve into
Jul 29 1 h 09 min
The INSULT That Created The Big Bang Theory's Bill Prady
What happens when one of your biggest heroes completely crushes your dreams?
In this episode of Dropping Names, Bill Prady shares the unbelievable story of how a disappo
Jul 15 51 min
Tom Bergeron Unplugged: From Hollywood Squares to Star Trek Adventures
In this captivating episode of Dropping Names, Tom Bergeron takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood Squares
Jul 1 55 min
Jane Leeves Reveals What Betty White Was REALLY Like On Set
In this captivating episode of Dropping Names, we sit down with the delightful Jane Leeves, known for her iconic role as Daphne on "Frasier." Jane opens up about her expe
Jun 17 44 min
Wedding Crasher Tales and Hollywood Secrets with Ron Perlman
In this captivating episode of "Dropping Names," Ron Perlman takes us on a wild ride through Hollywood's golden stories and his bold vision for the future of the film ind
Jessie Usher joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on Dropping Names ...and other things, for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation covering Hollywood, superheroes,
May 21 59 min
Community Movie & Chevy Chase Drama with Joel McHale
Joel McHale joins Dropping Names for an epic conversation covering everything from the highly anticipated Community movie to his unforgettable experience hosting the Whit
May 7 57 min
Behind the Curtain with Dean Devlin
Join us for an exhilarating episode of Dropping Names as we dive deep into the world of filmmaking with the legendary Dean Devlin. Known for his work on iconic films like
Apr 23 51 min
The Queen of Geek Culture (Felicia Day)
Felicia Day joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes for a wildly fun, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about building a career by making your own lane, long befor
Apr 8 1 h 00 min
Sitcoms, Food and the Good Life with Phil Rosenthal
Phil Rosenthal joins Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes for a funny, insightful, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about sitcoms, Hollywood, creative control, travel,
Mar 26 49 min
Family Guy to Star Trek and Beyond with Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane joins Dropping Names for a wildly funny, sharp and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation about a career that spans animation, orchestras, sci-fi, and hostin
Mar 12 59 min
Once We Were ALL Spacemen with Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk
Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk join Dropping Names for a wildly funny, nostalgic and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about decades in the business… from Firefly and St
Feb 26 56 min
Star Trek, Gladiator, Skyfall - The Stories Behind the Names with John Logan
In this episode, John Logan sits down to reflect on a career shaped by bold choices and stories that have defined modern film, television, and theater... from Gladiator a
Feb 12 1 h 00 min
Beyond the Reading Rainbow, Roots and Star Trek with LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton sits down to reflect on a journey that shaped generations, from the cultural impact of Roots, to opening minds and imaginations on Reading Rainbow, to boldly
Jan 29 1 h 08 min
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AvyLuna72 · Sep 2026
Love this show so far. Everyone who comes on be dropping knowledge and the latest one I heard was from Ron Perlman when he announced the meaning behind his studio Asylum Studios. Which I also think should be the best motivational quote ever when showing off your talent and not always allowing the public in o decide if your good enough….“You don't hand it to the public. You show the public what's beautiful and sweep them into a dreamlike state.” 🤌🏾
waqy24 · Aug 2026
As a lifelong Star Trek Superfan, I love the show and I love any time a Star Trek guest is on this show. But I was shocked by Michael Dorn’s casual homophobia. Did he not read the Orville script? He agreed to play a gay part, he undoubtedly took the money to play a gay part, but he refused to kiss his co-star? Really? And he’s a professional actor? The casual way this was dropped into the conversation, and the lack of pushback from the hosts, was pretty shocking. What an insult to the worldwide diaspora of Queer Star Trek fans! That casual homophobia definitely lowered my opinion of Mr. Dorn. Queer people are sick of being insulted hourly by straight people, especially straight people who probably think of themselves as tolerant or allies. Keep your bigotry to yourselves.
Athradien2199 · Aug 2026
I could listen to these two all day. I am a die hard Trekkie , but you don’t have to be to enjoy listening to these stories. Just listened to the Michael Dorn episode and it was my favorite! Of course I am biased because Worf is my all-time favorite Star Trek character.
Lordy26 · Jul 2026
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