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Zach Selwyn joins Coop for a wide-ranging conversation about building a career without fitting into one box. From almost winning ESPN’s Dream Job to creating music, sketch comedy, viral digital series, and acting alongside the Trailer Park Boys, Zach breaks down the realities of surviving Hollywood long-term.They dive into the changing entertainment industry, Substack culture, LA’s creative decline, cannabis media, corporate freestyle rapping, rejection, reinvention, and why quitting was never an option. This episode is a masterclass in adaptability, creativity, and betting on yourself when the industry keeps moving the goalposts.#comedytrainrek #coopscomedycorner #zachselwyn #comedypodcast #hollywoodstories #standupcomedy #podcastclips #entertainmentindustry

Actor and longtime Hollywood character staple Gregg Binkley joins Steve Cooper for a deep, honest conversation about surviving—and thriving—in the entertainment industry for over 35 years.

Gregg shares his journey from Kansas to Hollywood, becoming a pop-culture icon as Del Taco Dan, landing recurring and series-regular roles on My Name Is Earl and Raising Hope, and working alongside legends like Cloris Leachman. He opens up about humility, side hustles, auditions, acting philosophy, and what it really takes to stay ready in an unpredictable industry.

An essential episode for actors, creatives, and anyone curious about the reality behind a long Hollywood career.

Gary Kroeger — actor, comedian, writer, and former Saturday Night Live cast member — joins Coop for an incredible conversation about Hollywood, comedy, career pivots, and why Iowa might just be the real showbiz capital of the Midwest. They get into the early days of SNL, the realities of working in television, what fame really feels like, and how life changes when you step away from the spotlight and rediscover who you really are.From family to politics to personal reinvention, Gary covers it all with honesty, humor, perspective, and that unmistakable performer’s charm. This is one of those conversations that reminds you why storytelling matters — and why the comedy world still has room for people with something real to say. Enjoy the episode!#coopscomedycorner #comedyinterview #snlalumni #garykroeger #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #podcastlife #hollywoodstories #actinglife #comediansofyoutube #comedytrainrek #coopertalk #snl 00:00 – SNL Kroger Rule

01:30 – 10 Second Intro

01:40 – Bob Dubac Show Canceled

02:08 – Gary Kroeger Joins the Show 03:39 – Move from Iowa to Vermont 05:52 – SNL 50th Anniversay Special 10:05 – SNL 40th Was Special 13:22 – Path to SNL

16:48 – Meeting Julia Louis-Dreyfus at Northwestern

19:34 – Auditioning & Landing SNL 2nd Cast 24:00 – Working with Biggest Stars & Music Acts

26:39 – Wild Robert Plant Stories

28:14 – First SNL Episode Experience

34:51 – Don Rickles & Eddie Murphy Classic Sketches

36:49 – Working with Young Eddie Murphy

39:21 – Working with Major Stars

41:08 – Getting Robert Blake Banned from SNL

43:19 – SNL Fires Most, Almost Canceled48:20 – Life after SNL 52:05 – Working in Community Theater 54:26 – Community, Purpose & Family 56:38– Closing Plugs