Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson

RICKY SCHRODER | Planted in Hollywood by God and Government (Ep.628)

Jul 30, 2024

Ricky Schroder, a celebrated actor and filmmaker, shares his journey from child star to founder of the Reel American Heroes Foundation. He discusses the unique challenges of growing up in Hollywood and the supposed government influence that guided his career. Schroder dives deep into his Christian faith and the struggles of maintaining conservative values in a liberal industry. He also highlights the urgent need for legislation to combat the accessibility of pornography to children, comparing its dangers to drugs, and reflects on the societal impact surrounding the upcoming Presidential election.

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Ricky Schroder

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Ricky Schroeder reflects on his childhood success as an actor, emphasizing the rigorous training and early exposure that shaped his career trajectory.

He discusses the influence of a supposed government program that aimed to instill conservative values in Hollywood's entertainment landscape.

Schroeder raises concerns about pornography's societal impact, advocating for protective measures to shield children from its harmful effects.

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Ricky Schroeder's Early Acting Career

Ricky Schroeder began his acting career at the age of nine, earning significant recognition with his performance in the film 'The Champ,' where he starred alongside John Voight and won a Golden Globe. This early success paved the way for a diverse career that included roles in popular television series like 'Silver Spoons' and '24.' His preparation for the acting world started even earlier, as he modeled and went through a rigorous training regimen from the age of five, which included taking acting classes and participating in numerous commercials. This foundation set the stage for his ability to transition seamlessly into various roles throughout his career, significantly shaping his life and future endeavors.

Intro

3min

Shadows of Hollywood and Childhood Programming

15min

Faith and Values in Hollywood

14min

Legislative Action Against Online Pornography

6min

Confronting Pornography: Societal Challenges and Movements

14min

Unrest and the 2020 Election

7min

Divine Plans and Western Films

4min

Reflections on Resilience and Personal Journeys

2min

In this episode, we welcome Ricky Schroder to the show. He is an actor, filmmaker, and the founder and president of Reel American Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit organization that exists to provide content that celebrates America’s true heroes. He began his acting career at age nine in The Champ, earned a Golden Globe, and kicked off a multifaceted career as an Actor, Producer, Writer, and Director. Renowned for roles in Silver Spoons, Lonesome Dove, Scrubs, and 24, he transitioned to directing with Black Cloud, winning accolades for directing Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss's "Whiskey Lullaby" music video. In this interview, we discuss what it was like to become a successful actor at such a young age, the government program that he claims “planted” him in Hollywood when he was a child, how he was able to stay sane while simultaneously being a child star, how he became a Christian, how he is able to operate in Hollywood as an outspoken Christian Conservative, his read of what will happen to our country after the Presidential election, the societal issues caused by the ubiquity of pornography and its accessibility by children, and much more. Let’s get into it…

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