(2/27/2025) Actor Jacob Laval joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello ConversationsRadio Ep. 195. Jacob stars as ‘Austin LeRette’ in the new Lionsgate movie ‘The Unbreakable Boy’ now in theaters.  The film is based on the book ‘The Unbreakable Boy:   A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage and a Story of Unconditional Love’ by Scott LeRette and Susy Flory.  Jacob is perhaps best known for his role in the acclaimed and Emmy-nominated Netflix special'JOHN MULANEY & THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH.' He was recently seen in HBO Max’s holiday film'8-BIT CHRISTMAS' opposite Neil Patrick Harris and Steven Zahn as well as a series regular in the critically acclaimed HBO alternate history miniseries 'THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA' opposite Winona Ryder and appeared in several episodes of Season 51 of ‘Sesame Street.’ In 2019, Jacob made his Broadway debut, starring in the Tennessee Williams play - THE ROSE TATTOO, alongside Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei.  Jacob currently resides in New York City. He loves baseball and college football, especially the NY Yankees and Florida State Seminoles and is passionate about video games, Harry Potter, and all things Disney. You can follow Jacob Laval on Instagram @jacoblaval Enjoy the Podcast!