The Brosen

We sat down with Aalok Mehta (known as Barnaby) to talk about improv, on set bits, and how The Chosen has transformed his faith!

Sponsors: Trevecca Nazarene University

www.trevecca.edu/brosen

The Belongr Clothing Co.

https://www.belongrclothing.com

Edited by Kevin McCreary

Timestamps:

00:00 - Brosen Intro

00:25 - Aalok Mehta’s introduction

01:30 - We discuss that Aalok series wrapped this very day!

03:25 - We talk about Aalok’s first day ever on the set of The Chosen

06:30 -Aalok talks Barnaby’s tone and how he is a super fan

09:25 - Adam asks how Aalok feels about the whole journey from s1 to s7

13:20 - Willie asks how Aalok will approach other projects now after The Chosen

18:40 - Aalok talks more about how the show has been transformative for him and his faith

25:30 - Mitch confess that he has a bit with Barnaby and Shula on the show

28:20 - Mitch asks Aalok if he has been able to improvise during the show

34:00 - Aalok talks about all the translations of languages in The Chosen

35:20 - Aalok talks about how he started with song writing before acting

39:30 - Willie asks Aalok what he would say to a young person that wants to pursue this career

42:30 - Aalok talks about his first hit song with a music video

45:50 - Aalok talks about the film he did with Adam Sandler and his whole family

51:21 - We pick Aalok’s Brosen name

52:48 - Outro

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We somehow managed to get all 7 OG Brosen Members (did you know there was 7?) In ONE ROOM! Watch this episode to see how these band of brothers came together.

Sponsors: Trevecca Nazarene University www.trevecca.edu/brosen

The Belongr Clothing Co. https://www.belongrclothing.com

 #TheBrosenPodcast #ChosenSeries

Edited by Kevin McCreary

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:26 - The original Brosen introduction

01:50 - Ben Stockton talks about how he became a Brosen member

04:50 - Mitch talks about how him and Adam Drake met

06:50 - Ben talks about how he got on the Chosen and met Adam and Mitch 08:30 - Adam Drake talks about how he met Willie Mellina

14:00 - Mitch talks about how we all met Jordan Roby

19:25 - Jordan Roby talks about how he met Willie Mellina and then got on the Chosen

26:00 - Mitch Hudson talks about how Kyle Rasmussen joined the Chosen

39:19 - Mitch talks about how we all assembled on the film Lifemark

40:12 - Sam Jenkins explains how each member of the Brosen is an Avenger from Marvel

42:34 - Mitch introduces how Sam Jenkins joined the Brosen

47:35 - We discuss the text thread of the Brosen and how it all works

52:50 - Jordan Roby shares his story of how he was recognized in Africa from the Brosen

55:00 - We talk about how the Brosen Podcast actually came together

57:47 - Kyle talks about how the Brosen is a community and everyone needs one

1:02:08 - Outro

1:02:15 - Bloopers/Outtakes

⚡️ Electrifying C-Stands, Interns, Irish Accents and so much more in our NEW Episode featuring The Chosen Interns!

Sponsors:

Trevecca Nazarene University

www.trevecca.edu/brosen

The Belongr Clothing Co.

https://www.belongrclothing.com

DM us “BROSEN” to catch the new episode!

#TheBrosenPodcast #ChosenSeries

We continue the conversation with the interns on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheBrosen

Edited by George Pauley

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Introduction to the Internship program

04:08 - Andrea Santacruz

09:50 - Paul Jackson

16:09 - Katherine Vadney

18:46 - Austin Beatty

19:14 - Trevecca Ad

20:01 - BelongR Ad

20:35 - Austin Beatty Continued

26:14 - Jackson Scribante

33:15 - Sean Flanagin

38:27 - Drew Magers

43:36 - Abby Oliver

47:12 - Addi Griner

51:07 - Tina Montague

56:35 - Gabriel Noel

59:14 - Jacob Lancaster

01:02:52 - Aanyah Johnson

01:07:33 - Mira Ishak

01:15:27 - Daniel “Dantern” Bylsma

01:40:51 - Outro

Episode 13 featuring the incredible Alaa Safi is LIVE NOW!!

💪 Check it out to hear about Alaa’s world travels, all of his crazy movie fight stories, and see how the bros do when faced with an arm wrestling match against Alaa himself. DM us “BROSEN” to catch the new episode! #TheBrosenPodcast #ChosenSeries

We continue the conversation with Alaa on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheBrosen

Timestamps:

00:00 - Brosen intro

00:25 - Ben Stockton introduces Alaa Safi

01:58 - We talk about Sam’s new mustache

03:35 - Alaa talks about his role in the new Indiana Jones

07:58 - Alaa tells us his experience on the film Doctor Strange

11:10 - Adam and Alaa talk about the whole chosen crew watching Indiana Jones together

14:33 - Alaa shares how he originally became an actor

21:25 - Adam beats Alaa in arm wrestling competition. Dallas beats Sam Jenkins 23:00 - We tell Alaa about how Demetrious Troy beat us up on the Brosen

23:40 - Alaa talks about how he got to fight Jackie Chan!

37:10 - We show the fight scene with Alaa and Jackie Chan

46:00 - Alaa tells us about fighting Hayden Christensen (Darth Vader)

48:50 - Alaa talks about his world travels with films he has been on

54:48 - We discuss how challenging it was to get Alaa’s visa so he could work on the Chosen

56:44 - Alaa talks about what it was like transferring from a stunt guy into the Chosen

1:00:00 - Alaa speaks into how much he appreciates the crew of The Chosen 1:04:40 - Alaa gives advice to anyone wanting to get to where he is

1:10:40 - Outro

1:10:50 - We give Alaa his Brosen name

 

Edited by Kevin McCreary

Tonight we're joined by George Xanthis (The Apostle John on The Chosen), talking impressions, his start in acting, and revisiting a skit called "The Slap”… Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like.

Here is a link to "The Slap"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHZvUeAdzeI

The Gogg:

https://www.youtube.com/@UCLxoDCloDmSrThk1eYDXMGA

00:00 - Brosen Intro

00:25 - We introduce George Xanthis

01:10 - We recap our filming day that day

03:15 - George caught a fish!

04:20 - George recaps some stories from season 1

05:25 - George talks about some acting tips he learned early on in his career 07:50 - George shows us some of his impressions

09:30 - Sam and George do impressions in front of Jonathan Roumie on set 12:08 - Trevecca Ad

12:59 - George shares how he originally started to impressions

19:20 - George continues with his story right after he got out of high school 23:51 - George shares about his first sketch video, The Slap

29:16 - George shares how he got his green card and came to America

31:30 - George talks about how he auditioned and then was cast for The Chosen 34:20 - George shares how much he has enjoyed playing John

36:20 - George shares his favorite Brosen episodes he has watched

36:50 - George does a Noah James impression

37:20 - George talks about what it was like to have 3 different Big James’

41:00 - George talks about how all the cast is so close and has great chemistry 42:49 - George shares his experience with filming the crucifixion in Italy

45:40 - George talks about his project that he made, “Unearthed”

56:40 - Mitch asks George about other projects he has acted in

1:00:30 - George talks about what’s next for him

1:05:00 - George shares some of his funniest moments from the set of the Chosen

1:09:15 - George tells us his favorite Chosen episode

Edited by George Pauley