Lin Strong, parent of a young angsty sitcom star, shares the early movies that influenced Rider Strong and his brother Shiloh. They also talk about watching Rider become a teen heartthrob, dealing with competition and unpredictable schedules. Plus, there's in-line skating talk and discussions about their creative family ventures.
The Strong family enjoyed being creative and supporting each other's artistic pursuits, engaging in activities like making videos and creating stained glass windows.
Rider Strong's parents reflect on his early roles in the entertainment industry and the challenges of balancing school and work, while emphasizing the importance of keeping him grounded and connected to his roots.
Rider Strong's parents discuss his popularity as a teen heartthrob and the positive experiences and connections that came with his fame, including managing fan mail and sending autographed headshots to admirers.
Deep dives
Building a Home and Making Films as a Family
The family shares their experiences of building their own home from scratch and creating films together. They recall making videos with the kids where they transformed into cowboys and superheroes. They also talk about their different artistic endeavors, including singing, playing the piano, knitting, and creating stained glass windows. The family enjoyed being creative and supporting each other's artistic pursuits.
Ryder's Journey in Acting and Hollywood
The parents discuss Ryder's journey in the entertainment industry, including his early roles in commercials, his audition for Dick Tracy at a young age, and later securing his part in Les Misérables. They share their pride in his success but also mention the challenges of balancing school and work. They reflect on the importance of keeping Ryder grounded and connected to their Redwood Forest home in Northern California.
The Fame and Fan Mail
The parents talk about Ryder's popularity as a teen heartthrob, appearing on the covers of teen magazines, and the challenge of managing the influx of fan mail. They share their appreciation for the support and enthusiasm of Ryder's fans and recall sending out autographed headshots to his admirers. They highlight the positive experiences and connections that came with Ryder's fame.
Ryder's Love Life and Parenting Approach
The parents discuss Ryder's romantic relationships, highlighting his inclination toward long-term commitments and his passionate nature. They reflect on supporting his choices and being happy with the relationships he had. They mention the trust they had in him to make good choices in his personal life.
Summit Point 1
The podcast episode features an interview with Ryder's parents, Lynn and Shiloh Strong. They share stories about their adventurous and unconventional life, including their trip to Alaska on a motorcycle, camping in the Redwoods, and building a half pipe for the film 'Grinders in Line'.
Summit Point 2
Lynn and Shiloh discuss their approach to parenting and fostering independence in Ryder. They reflect on how Ryder's wisdom, intelligence, and sense of responsibility were evident from a young age and how they supported his decision to leave 'Boy Meets World' when he was no longer happy. They express pride in Ryder's accomplishments and his own family, as well as their own journey in the world of independent filmmaking.
Shawn Hunter’s parental situation wasn’t ideal on Boy Meets World, but Rider’s reality was the exact opposite. The Parent Series continues, now with Lin and King Strong in the hot seat and sharing everything you want to know about the origin of a young angsty sitcom star!
The Strongs reveal the early movies that molded Rider and his brother Shiloh into creatives and what ‘90s summer blockbuster almost cast the Strongs to star opposite Warren Beatty.
The gang also finds out what it’s like to watch your son become a teen heartthrob in Hollywood, all while dealing with competition, unpredictable schedules, and newfound independence.
All this and more Grinders in-line skating talk, on a relative edition of Pod Meets World…