🍿16 | The Naked Gun (2025) — Comedy Reload or Tragic Misfire • OFFstage ONscreen
This time on Offstage ONscreen, hosts Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dive into the legacy reboot of the classic franchise, The Naked Gun (2025). The film follows Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) — son of the iconic Leslie Nielsen character — as he takes up the mantel of the original's absurdly competent‑yet‑clueless cop. He pairs with femme fatale Beth (Pamela Anderson) and a gag‑heavy ensemble (including Paul Walter Hauser and Danny Huston) in a brand‑new spoof‑saturated investigation of murder, mayhem and… a possible Halloween‑store forced‑conversion of the whole Police Squad. Todd and Robert raise the question: does this reboot honour the spirit of the original, or simply rely on nostalgia glitz and star power? With Neeson leaning into deadpan absurdity and the gags flying every few seconds, the tone is unmistakably nostalgic — but whether the film lands is left for debate. Will audiences laugh as hard as they hoped? Will this become the new benchmark of spoof comedies, or fall into the reboot‑trap of "funny in theory"?
Tune in as Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dissect performances, direction (Akiva Schaffer) and the very identity of what "The Naked Gun" means in 2025.
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14 Oct 2025
🎙️ Ep 057 | Rob & Helen Bee: From Solo Booths to Social Buzz
Today’s guests are Rob and Helen Bee — voiceover professionals, podcast hosts, and community builders behind The VO Social, a UK-wide grassroots movement that’s changing how voice artists connect and grow.
Rob and Helen talk with Todd Kramer and Jay Reum about the loneliness of the VO life and how they’ve worked to combat it — not just with their podcast, but with real-world meetups, business services, and grassroots support. They share their journey from working VO professionals to running a creative services company tailored specifically for voice artists, helping them with tech, websites, branding, and community.
We talk about what makes The VO Social different, how to turn freelancing into a sustainable business, and why connection is the secret sauce to surviving the isolation of the booth.
00:00 – Opening
02:12 – The loneliness of voiceover
05:50 – Why they started The VO Social
08:34 – Building grassroots VO connections
11:16 – Moving beyond isolation
14:00 – Turning community into action
17:44 – How the VO Social grew across the UK
21:29 – What voice actors actually need
24:05 – Rob and Helen’s transition to business owners
27:48 – Building websites and branding for VOs
31:33 – Common struggles voice artists face
34:22 – Keeping the VO Social accessible
38:16 – What freelancers misunderstand about business
41:12 – Helping artists run things sustainably
44:05 – Freelancing myths and realities
47:18 – Gatekeeping vs. sharing knowledge
50:01 – What works better in-person
53:42 – Mistakes voice artists keep repeating
56:20 – Learning to say no
59:08 – The real value of showing up
1:02:20 – Why VO success isn’t about the mic
1:05:45 – What's next for The Bees
1:09:30 – Final thoughts and outro
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🌍 The Bees:
Website: https://b-double-e.co.uk
Podcast: https://www.thevosocial.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevosocial
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26 Aug 2025
🎙️ Ep 056 | Kenneth Jay: From Backstage Patience to Onstage Presence
Today’s guest is Kenneth Jay, a seasoned Canadian actor with decades of experience across theatre, film, and television. Known for his dedication to craft and his deep respect for storytelling, Kenneth has built a career that bridges continents and philosophies.
In this inspiring and laughter-filled episode, hosts Todd Kramer and Jay Reum chat with Kenneth about the unique discipline of being an understudy, the art of preparation without certainty, and why truth is always at the center of performance. Kenneth shares his journey from Ottawa to Ryerson Theatre School, his surprising connection to Stanislavski’s lineage, and how collaboration, language, and identity shape the actor’s path.
This conversation is both thoughtful and funny — weaving in the joys, struggles, and revelations of a life lived for the stage. Actors will find wisdom, humor, and a reminder of why we do what we do.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Opening
04:20 – Strapless workouts and silliness
07:00 – PunchTrack: a DAW for narrators
11:00 – Introducing Kenneth Jay
13:00 – Kenneth’s showreel and career highlights
16:40 – Growing up in Ottawa, moving to Toronto
18:20 – Ryerson Theatre School and Stanislavski connection
23:30 – Why Kenneth chose theatre over academics
27:00 – The first spark: Robin Hood in grade school
30:00 – Falling in love with Shakespeare
35:10 – The joy and craft of understudying
41:00 – Personal truth inside every performance
47:20 – Collaboration, colleagues, and connection
52:00 – Longevity in the acting industry
57:00 – The gift of language and expression
01:01:30 – Identity and performance
01:05:00 – Laughs, stories, and lessons learned
01:10:00 – Advice for young actors
01:15:00 – Closing thoughts with Kenneth
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What resonated with you in Kenneth’s story? Drop your thoughts in the comments — or tag us on socials with your takeaways!
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🌍 Kenneth Jay IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0419612/
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