Jeff Kober "The Pitt"
Summary
Actor Jeff Kober joins Steve Kometko to discuss his dual Emmy nominations for *The Pitt* and *General Hospital*. Kober reflects on his four-decade career, including roles in *China Beach* and *Sons of Anarchy*, and shares insights on the intense, real-time production of *The Pitt*. He also opens up about his personal journey with meditation, overcoming anxiety, and finding authenticity in his craft.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Jeff Kober's dual Emmy nominations
The last-minute audition for The Pitt and finding flow
The challenges of self-taping and audition anxiety
The Pitt's realism, urgency, and production complexity
Character depth and exploring the human condition
Perspective on winning an Emmy and finding fun
From Montana to acting: Finding purpose in emotional mess
Patreon support and reflections on China Beach
Set dynamics on Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead
Authenticity in Hollywood and coming out as gay
The high-speed pace of daytime soap operas
Most fulfilling roles and future aspirations
Meditation, service, and overcoming anxiety
Using darkness in roles and letting go of fear
Fatherhood, memoir writing, and career legacy
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