A captivating conversation with the legendary Cathy Moriarty, reflecting on her iconic Hollywood career. From her unforgettable Academy Award-nominated performance in Raging Bull to her beloved role in Casper, Cathy shares heartfelt stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and lessons learned from working alongside legends like Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese. She also opens up about her emotional connection to her new film, Beyond the Rush, a poignant exploration of hope and humanity.

Episode Highlights:

• Cathy’s debut in Raging Bull and the serendipitous journey that led her to work with Scorsese and De Niro.
• Behind the scenes of Casper: the groundbreaking CGI effects, her experiences working with Steven Spielberg, and her fond memories of co-stars like Christina Ricci and Eric Idle.
• Reflecting on Casper’s Legacy as a family classic and the joy of connecting with fans from multiple generations.
• A heartfelt look at her new film Beyond the Rush, where she explores themes of Mental Health, addiction, and resilience, and how the film delivers a powerful message of hope.
• Memories of working alongside Mina Suvari, Eric Roberts, and Amanda Clayton to bring deeply emotional characters to life in Beyond the Rush.
• Insights into independent filmmaking and Cathy’s passion for championing smaller, meaningful projects.
• Memories of Soapdish, her role as the iconic Nurse Nan, and the camaraderie of an all-star cast.
• An emotional tribute to her late friends and colleagues, including Terry Garr, Harold Ramis, and other Hollywood greats.
• A glimpse into her upcoming theater role in I’ll Eat You Last and the challenges of returning to the stage.

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Jeff Dwoskin Podcast Host

I'm a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional stand-up comedian. I started my journey in the tech industry back in 1997 when I founded my own website development company, which was one of the pioneering companies in the country at the time. While working in technology, my comedic talents couldn't be contained, and I eventually took to the stage as a stand-up comedian.

My passion for comedy led me to create Hashtag Roundup (@hashtagroundup on Twitter), a platform that has contributed to over 8000 top 10 USA trends on Twitter. With the growth of social media, particularly Instagram, I founded Stampede Social, a company aimed at helping creators drive traffic to their content without relying solely on a link in their bio.