Jerry Ferrara on 'Entourage,' NY Knicks, hosting 'Throwbacks' podcast with Matt Leinart, and more
- Author
- Awful Announcing
- Published
- Fri 28 Feb 2025
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/awful-announcing-podcast/episodes/aa-jerry-ferrara-2-28-25
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of the "Throwbacks" podcast and the man who played Turtle in "Entourage," Jerry Ferrara. Brandon and Jerry discuss a wide range of topics including how the New York Knicks might fare this season, how Jerry and Matt Leinart got to hosting a podcast, Jerry's willingness to reboot "Entourage," and more.
-:43: What makes Jerry more nervous? Opening night of a movie premiere or Knicks-Pacers Game 7?
-1:52: First Knicks memory
-3:27: Expectations for this Knicks team
-10:51: What should the Giants do at quarterback?
-12:18: What should the Jets do at quarterback?
-14:24: Working with Matt Leinart
-17:07: Is chemistry instant or can it develop?
-18:16: Evolution of podcasting
-21:09: Format of “Throwbacks”
-22:10: WFAN
-23:25: Working with Evan Roberts
-24:40: How close did Jerry get to working at WFAN full-time?
-25:57: Was Jerry serious about taking the job?
-28:06: Giving up acting for WFAN?
-30:05: Chris Russo on “First Take”
-30:35: Jerry on “First Take”
-32:40: Sitting next to Aaron Rodgers in Celebrity Row at Knicks game
-33:50: How does Celebrity Row work?
-35:45: Being bumped off of Celebrity Row?
-36:36: Filming “Entourage” courtside
-38:22: Why did “Entourage” resonate with athletes?
-39:49: Getting into acting
-41:30: How Turtle developed on “Entourage”
-42:52: Weight loss
-47:02: Having a say in the Turtle character?
-47:56: “Entourage” cast remaining close
-48:50: “Entourage” reboot?
-51:11: Which actor or athlete cameo was most fun to work with?
-52:49: Star that was disappointing to work with?
-54:02: What’s most important when it comes to selecting an acting role?
-56:36: Role Jerry would most want to play?
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