Welcome to 2026! This episode is with my friend and fellow actor, Sam Retic! We talk about his life-long love of animals, how that love eventually led him to work at a zoo for 7 years, him moving to LA to become an actor, getting a job at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, working red carpets and The Oscars, being there for the infamous Slap and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Sam! Instagram/TikTok: @SamRetic Follow Brian! Instagram/Twitter: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter/Instagram: @PodOfInterest Patreon.com/JediBrian