The Contagious Podcast – Ep. 29: Walt Sloan Interview

Actor, writer, producer, singer, and musician, Walt Sloan, is the guest of honor on episode 29 of The Contagious Podcast! With Walt being a man of many talents (and a great storyteller too), there’s lots to talk about, lots to listen to, and even more to enjoy! Yes! As sure as there are stars in the sky and galaxies unexplored, Walt is the red-carpet, rocket-launching man of the hour at Space Jockey Reviews…as well as The Contagious Podcast! As usual, hosts Lien Mya Nguyen Oost and Chris Rennirt ask all the right questions, going where no one ever expects, in another interview not to miss!

What’s the story about Walt’s beginnings in acting, and how did music set the course? What about his story as a singer in The Buckthorns, and what’s origin the group’s name–an invasive plant? What’s more is Walt’s journey as a writer, his sports-filled past (including five gold medals as a champion roller skater) and, even more, his skills as a magician? On top of all that, with already so much, there’s still lots more with Walt!

And of course, with Fate Accompli being one of Chris Rennirt’s favorite short films, there’s lots about Walt as the calm, cool, ever-collected Gabriel–the all-business hitman Walt portrays “with perfection.” Speaking of stories (to make a storytelling/Fate Accompli combo), what about the mirror that wouldn’t break on the set? (And what a companion piece to the film’s already supernatural vibe!) As for unexpected expectations of acting with a dumpster, there’s a story for that too!

As a bonus, check out the award-winning film Fate Accompli, starring Walt Sloan, in its entirety (free on YouTube), with a link below! Also don’t miss The Buckthorns singing a song “in place of saying Grace”–one that, according to Walt, “says who we are as a group and family.” A video capturing a brief history of the group, from its earliest years onward (written, produced, and edited by Walt himself) is also below. Embedded in the video, titled The Buckthorns, is a bonus music video and even a commercial parody! Also included below are links to Walt’s official website, his resume page on ActorsAccess.com, and more!

Walt Sloan as Gabriel, in a flashback from an earlier “contract”

As a super bonus, straight from Walt to our listeners, we have free tickets to the Chicago screening of 1+99–the latest film featuring Walt himself! (Click here for tickets, while they last!) And whatever you do, don’t miss the interview with Walt on The Contagious Podcast! With Chris, Lien Mya, and Walt, there are few other things you could enjoy more in 90 minutes! As our theme song says, “click in the link,” and let the show begin! Enjoy!