Step by Step… to the Apocalypse

About this episode

Michael Cudlitz discusses his journey from 90s guest-star roles to becoming a tough guy in modern television.

Michael Cudlitz takes us from his early 90s guest-star days on 21 Jump Street and Step by Step to the intensity of Band of Brothers, Southland, and surviving the apocalypse on The Walking Dead. We talk hustle, Hollywood longevity, and how a 90s working actor became one of TV’s most unforgettable tough guys. We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Ian McNeny for YEA Media Group If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Christine and David as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@yeamediagroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Guest: Michael Cudlitz

Topics covered

• 90s television
• Hollywood
• acting career
• apocalypse
• TV shows
• interviews

Keywords

• Michael Cudlitz
• 21 Jump Street
• Step by Step
• The Walking Dead
• acting
• Hollywood longevity
• 90s actor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YEA Media Group

Books & works: 21 Jump Street, Step by Step, Band of Brothers, Southland, The Walking Dead

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