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It’s just Wesam and Alex in the studio this week… with Tucker the pup stealing the spotlight as always. 🐾 Alex kicks off a brand-new segment called Trailer Trials, where she brings in movie trailers for Wesam to break down from an actor’s perspective—digging into whether they work, why they connect (or don’t), and what makes a trailer stand out. Along the way, they dive into some of the week’s biggest industry stories. Wesam and Alex unpack the rumors about Sydney Sweeney possibly signing ont...

It’s just Wesam and Alex in the studio this week… but maybe Brad Pitt too? 👀 Wesam swears Brad replied to one of his DMs and seemed very eager. Was it actually Brad Pitt—or did Wesam just get scammed? The two also dig into some big industry news, including The Rock’s latest film and what it means for blockbuster culture. Plus, they break down the weird little art of celebrity cameos—would Wesam ever do them, and where’s the line between fun and trouble? Another mix of laughs, speculation, and...

Trent Mason is back with Wesam for another hilarious episode of Wesam’s World Podcast! They cover everything from Trent’s thousands of dollars in parking tickets to his love for rapping, comedy, and solving Rubik’s Cubes. Trent also shares how he lied his way to over 50,000 followers (yes, you read that right). But most importantly—Trent has a brand-new comedy special dropping on his YouTube channel, and you won’t want to miss it. Check it out here: 👉 YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/@...

Wesam sits down with actor, writer, and teacher Jamar Gilbert for a deep dive into building your own work from the ground up. They unpack the creation of Jamar’s one-man show Black and Blue—where the idea came from, how it developed, and a practical roadmap for anyone who wants to make their own piece. They also talk about why teaching acting can sharpen your craft even more than taking classes, and how stepping into the mentor role levels up your instincts, discipline, and taste. To round th...

Wesam welcomes back artist and friend Rizaldy Jr. for a powerful, layered conversation on what it means to be a creative—and a person. The two dive deep into the art of acting and painting, exploring how the process of creation reflects the process of self. They talk about the different ways people check in on progress, how it can affect an artist's confidence, and why some feedback feels more like pressure than support. Naturally, things get heated when the topic of turn signal usage comes u...

Just Wesam and Alex in the studio this week for a classic catch-up — a little industry talk, a little rage, and some real-life reflection. Wesam shares his latest blood-boiling car story (yes, again), and the two talk about how major life events really expose who’s truly in your corner... and who disappears when things get hard. It’s a raw, honest moment between friends that many of us can relate to. Later, Wesam takes us back to his chaotic trip to San Diego at 21 — complete with the kind of...

Wesam is joined this week by returning guest, actor, and longtime friend Jordan Matlock. The two dive into one of the biggest debates in the acting world today: Do you need a degree to be successful as an actor? Wesam gives a strong no. Jordan’s a maybe. But they both agree on one thing—you could just lie about it. They explore what formal education really offers (or doesn’t), the value of training, and how much of this business comes down to the grind, the circle around you, and the work yo...

After a two-week break, Wesam’s World Podcast returns with a more personal and reflective episode. Wesam and Alex sit down to share some of the deeply painful, life-altering events they’ve recently experienced. Wesam shares for Alex about the unexpected passing of her mother and the heartbreaking situation his family is facing in Syria, where loved ones are currently in life-threatening conditions. It’s a vulnerable moment for both of them—one filled with grief, uncertainty, and the attempt ...

Wesam is back with Episode 341 of Wesam’s World Podcast — and this week he’s joined by elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Isaac Doederlein, one of the top American BJJ competitors in the world and a student of the legendary Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles. They dive into all things BJJ and competition mindset—from Isaac’s time on the UFC’s BJJ: Road to the Title series to the injury he sustained after refusing to tap (and what he learned from it). The two also have an honest conversation about st...

Wesam is back with a brand-new episode of Wesam’s World Podcast, and this week he’s joined by Thomas Kong — designer, creative director, and founder of Kongruent Works, a design & fabrication company specializing in hospitality through objects, signage, branding, and consulting. Wesam and Thomas dive deep into the why behind branding, the power of radical hospitality, and what it means to build something truly meaningful from the ground up. As owner and investors of the brand-new House Ro...

Get 50% off + free shipping with Factor Meals! Go to factormeals.com/wesam50off and use code WESAM50off Wesam is back with Episode 339 of Wesam’s World Podcast, and this week he’s joined by return guest, friend, and fellow BJJ practitioner Rizaldy Jr. Wesam and Rizaldy go deep in one of their most meaningful conversations yet—covering creativity, transformation, and healing. Rizaldy shares what it was like to paint a portrait of Wesam (something he rarely does for close friends), what he le...

Get 20% off a one-time purchase or 48% off your first subscription of Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.com/WesamsAPR and use code WesamsAPR at checkout. Wesam is back with Episode 338 of Wesam’s World Podcast! This week, Alex puts Wesam’s AI detection skills to the test—and let’s just say… results were mixed. From there, it’s a deep dive into one of their favorite topics: 1993, aka the greatest movie year of all time (don’t argue). The 90s knew how to do film right. They also dig into the importa...

Get 20% off a one-time purchase or 48% off your first subscription of Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.com/WesamsAPR and use code WesamsAPR at checkout. PLUS — Get 50% off + free shipping with Factor Meals! Go to factormeals.com/wesam50off and use code WESAM50off Wesam is back with Episode 337 of Wesam’s World Podcast! He and Alex kick things off by setting the record straight: No, Wesam is not actually following anyone home over a honk. Let’s all calm down. Then they dive deep into the world o...

Wesam is back with Episode 336 of Wesam’s World Podcast, and this week… Rage Mode is ON. It’s just Wesam and Alex in the studio, and they’re letting it all out—starting with Wesam’s unhinged road rage stories, next a simple question "frozen or fresh?" that seemed to be the end of someone's world, then shifting into things that drive them mad in the industry. Including one moment of absolute fury: a "remoteless" TV that only works if one person in the room has the app. He brought that rage str...

Get 20% off a one-time purchase or 48% off your first subscription of Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.com/WesamsAPR and use code WesamsAPR at checkout. Wesam is back with Episode 335 of Wesam’s World Podcast! This week, it’s just Wesam and Alex—so naturally, things get chaotic in the best way. Wesam shares some of the craziest pranks he pulled off as a teenager (brace yourself), and the conversation spirals from there: how the world is starting to feel like real-life Hunger Games, the rise of Ma...

Wesam is back for Episode 334 of Wesam’s World Podcast! And this week… things get delightfully off the rails. Wesam and Alex are in the studio, joining after years in the wilderness, Peyton finally makes his return. The trio dives into some truly unhinged topics: Wesam’s recent restaurant meltdown that had him spiraling, a heated debate about the appropriate punishment for crimes (one includes a bobcat and a cage), and the moment Alex said something so unexpectedly funny that Wesam couldn’t h...

Get 20% off a one-time purchase or 48% off your first subscription of Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.com/WesamsAPR and use code WesamsAPR at checkout. PLUS — Get 50% off + free shipping with Factor Meals! Go to factormeals.com/wesam50off and use code WESAM50off Wesam is back with another all-new episode of Wesam’s World Podcast! This week, it’s just Wesam and producer Alex diving into some major industry topics, big plans, and of course… a little chaos. They break down the latest industry ne...

Wesam is back with another hilarious episode of Wesam’s World Podcast! This week, producer Alex joins him in the studio—Peyton makes a brief appearance but quickly taps out (shoutout to late-night work shifts). The episode kicks off with Wesam trying out some ice globes on camera because, let’s face it—getting older is just a slow march toward death, and the under-eye circles don’t lie. From there, the two dive into some wild and relatable topics: Wesam’s dad falling for AI-generated stories,...