EPISODE 63
Brain Problems: Interview with Malcolm Barrett & Thomas Mejia
Episode Notes
Summary
Host Joe Borges interviews actor Malcolm Barrett along with his best friend, AVM survivor and friend of our show, Thomas Mejia. They talk all about Malcolm’s experience supporting Thomas through multiple craniotomy surgeries and recovery. He has now written a play inspired by this experience called Brain Problems presented by Ammunition Theater Company, running until May 19, 2019. Malcolm is best known for his roles in Better Off Ted, Timeless and Preacher. He has acted in a variety of roles over his career, but obviously, since this is a nerd show, we are nerding out on his roles in cult classics such as Always Sunny In Philadelphia, The Office, The Sopranos, Monk and we think it’s worth mentioning again Preacher. Listen as the cover everything from brain injury recovery, favorite MC’s and the inspiration and creative process behind Brain Problems. If you’re in LA, let us know if you’re going to see Malcolm’s play! Share on our socials!
Transcript
Links Mentioned
Follow Malcolm on Twitter & Instagram
Purchase tickets to see Brain Problems
Learn more about Ammunition Theater Company & on Instagram
More info about Malcolm Barrett
Learn more about Malcolm’s new CBS pilot series Our House
Listen to Malcolm’s album Funhouse by his rap duo Verbal + Icarus
Co-hosted
Editor
Marcellus Wesley
About the Guest
Octavia’s life changed dramatically when she found out she had a rare congenital brain disease, characterized by a cerebral arteriovenous malformation. This went unknown until it hemorrhaged in 2012. Luckily, she survived to tell her story. Octavia currently lives and works in Chicago and is active in the survivor community. She created the blog – nomadicaffeine.com – to highlight “life after” for young survivors.
💡Fun Fact:
For a long time, I wouldn’t drive with my right shoe on.
🤓Nerdom:
Books & Music!
Joe Borges
Joe is a podcast host, blogger, personal mentor and mindset coach. His mission is to create community and support for stroke and brain injury survivors through his podcast, The NeuroNerds, his blog JoeSoRocks and his YouSoRock coaching program.
Lauren Manzano
Felice LaZae
Felice LaZae is a producer, singer/songwriter, and performer. Her work is featured by Forbes, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vice, The Grammys, and ESPN. She has collaborated with companies including Avid Technology, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Logitech, and Airbnb.
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