Greg Evigan Meets World
Summary
Hosts Ryder Strong and Will Friedel share stories from a backpacking trip to California’s Trinity Alps, discussing hammock camping, physical exhaustion, and the joy of nature. They then interview actor and musician Greg Evigan, who recounts his career from Broadway’s *Jesus Christ Superstar* to starring in *B.J. and the Bear*. Evigan discusses working with a chimpanzee, turning down the role in *Knight Rider*, and his new orchestral album recorded at Abbey Road.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks: McCormick and AT&T
Hiking Stories: Hammocks, Trinity Alps, and Aging
Guest Intro: Greg Evigan's Early Career and Broadway
Jesus Christ Superstar: Auditions and Tour Life
Grease on Broadway and Moving to Los Angeles
BJ and the Bear: Auditioning and Working with a Chimp
My Two Dads: Casting, Theme Song, and Production
My Two Dads Guests, Family, and Songwriting Success
New Album: Recording with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Career Reflections, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Outro
Post-Credits Ads: Simple Mills, Famous Footwear, and AT&T
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