The Wire, an HBO show based on the drug-dealer culture of Baltimore, chronicles the lives of a set of characters who meet and grow in the projects surrounding an urban school. As this week is the 20th anniversary of the show I thought I’d celebrate by showcasing the characters I’ve had on my show, 5…
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Are you currently stuck in a job that you used to love, but no longer feel the passion for anymore? It’s something that many people start to feel as they get older, but not everyone takes the leap of faith to make a change. I was an airline captain at the top of my game.…
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Seeing as today is Jack Nicholson’s birthday, I decided to share my one and only interaction with him (so far) 😉 You may or my not be aware that Jack is a huge Los Angeles Lakers fan. He’s been a season ticket holder for over 50 years and is an iconic fixture courtside adjacent to…
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In his most recent short film, The Struggle Inside, airline pilot turned actor, Herb Jackson Jr, delves deep into the hidden struggles of depression and mental health issues. Working with Acting & Voice Studios in NYC under the mentorship of James O’Connor, Herb Jackson Jr took on one of his most serious roles to date,…
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While I was contemplating leaving my career as an airline pilot, I thought I’d be giving up everything I had learned and trained for over the last few decades. I always thought that acting and flying were two vastly different disciplines, but little did I know that many skills are transferable. Switching career paths in…
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Why mental health is such an important topic in 2022 When I took on the role in my most recent short film, The Struggle Inside, I was touched by the story of a student struggling with mental issues. As someone who has experienced life’s ups and downs, I am intimately aware of how mental health…
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As many people settle into careers in the middle of their lives, one airline pilot decided to give up his wings and start a new career as an actor – and he’s encouraging others to do the same. Herb Jackson Jr, a successful pilot, captaining planes for a large American airline had worked for decades…
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Welcome to the holiday edition of 5 Minutes with Herb. Three guests, Alex Skinner, Big Sleeps, and Tyla Harris have returned to help raise money for charity and spread some holiday cheer. About our contestants: Alex Skinner Alex Skinner will be playing on behalf of the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation. https://www.pediatricrrf.org The Pediatric Retinal Research…
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My guest this week is a commercial actor who has appeared on some very popular shows, like Ballers, Game of Thrones, and Days of Our Lives, amongst others. Before becoming an actor, he traveled the world as a member of the New York thrash band, Sworn Enemy. Lorenzo Antonucci will tell you he’s a lucky…
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We often hear the phrase, “Living the Dream.” Well, my guest this week is doing just that. As you’ll see in our interview, Carlos PenaVega is teeming with excitement and energy. He’s clearly happy and proud of the life he’s built for himself—and he deserves to be! As a kid, he participated in school musicals…
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