Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn

Caelan Biehn
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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 13min

Paul Thomas Anderson Deep Dive, One Battle After Another Review, & The Smashing Machine Flops

In this episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, we dive into the filmography of Director Paul Thomas Anderson following the release of One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn. The guys start with the surprisingly poor box office performance of The Rock’s new movie 'Smash Machine'. Then they get into some of Paul Thomas Andersons earlier films including: ‘Magnolia’, starring Tom Cruise, William H Macy, Julianne Moore, and John C. Reilly, ‘The Master’, Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams, and ‘Boogie Nights’, starring Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, and Don Cheadle. After that they also touch on some Spike Lee joints when his most recent movie ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ gets brought up, starring Denzel Washington. To end the show, Michael gives his thoughts on ‘One Battle After Another’ after we went to go see it over the weekend. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 9min

A24 & The Smashing Machine, Sean Astin New President of SAG, Alien Earth Finale, The Art of War

In this episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, the gang first discusses Adam Wingard’s upcoming A24 film 'Onslaught’, which leads them to discuss A24’s most recent offering The Smashing Machine with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. After that they talk about the possibility of getting Director Ron Shelton (White Men Can’t Jump, Bull Durham, Tin Cup) into the studio for an interview. Michael then talks a bit about working with Wesley Snipes on ‘The Art of War’. After that, the guys talk about Sean Astin becoming the new President of SAG and also go over some classic performances by Jack Lemon and Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 5min

One Battle After Another, Leonardo DiCaprio and Hollywood’s Shift Towards Animated | Ep 63

In this week’s first episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, Michael and the gang discuss notable movies such as 'J. Edgar,' emphasizing the complexities of covering J. Edgar Hoover's life, and touch on Martin Scorsese's 'The Aviator,' exploring Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of historical figures. This conversation leads to the modern box office with a focus on Paul Thomas Anderson's new release 'One Battle After Another' starring DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro. They also discuss Hollywood's shift towards live-action remakes such as Jon Favreau’s ‘The Jungle Book’ and the recent disaster of ‘Snow White’ starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. After that, Michael mentions watching Ridley ‘Scott’s Black Hawk Down' again, noting the performance by Tommy Sizemore. The episode ends with a look at the storied political history surrounding figures like Spiro Agnew and Nixon’s Watergate scandal, featuring Fred Thompson's role as a lawyer during the hearings, and his eventual shift into acting. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 17min

Taylor Sheridan Shows, Unrecognizable Acting Performances + Sylvester Stallone’s Impressiveness

In today’s episode of Just Foolin about with Michael Biehn, Michael and the gang stumble onto the impressiveness of writer, director, & showrunner Taylor Sheridan, especially when it comes to the sheer volume of great content he’s able to produce. They go over the shows like ‘Landman’ with Billy Bob Thornton, ‘Mayer of Kingstown’ with Jeremy Renner, and ‘Tulsa King’ with Sylvester Stallone. This leads Michael to also marvel at Sylvester Stallone’s career, and James Cameron’s somber reaction to the news of a death on the set of Rambo: First Blood Part 2, which Cameron wrote. Before wrapping up the show, Michael and the gang also discuss actors who appear unrecognizable in their roles. Some of the performances mentioned include: Billy Bob Thornton in ‘Sling Blade’, Charlize Theron in ‘Monster’, and Tom Cruise in ‘Tropic Thunder’. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 9min

059: The Emmys, Alien Franchise Comeback, Charlie Sheen Netlifx Doc + Jim Cameron Interview Tease

In this week’s first episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, Michael and the gang discuss the resurgence of the 'Aliens' franchise, starting with Alien Romulus director Fede Alvarez who Michael Ran into on an airplane over the weekend. They go on to explore the impact of the new Hulu series ‘Alien Earth' as well. They then cover The Emmys over the weekend, and Michael recaps his attempt to watch some newer blockbuster movies like Jurassic World Rebirth. Before they wrap, the group also discusses the new Charlie Sheen Netflix documentary, as well as some questions Michael is hoping to ask James Cameron when he comes into the studio for an interview.Follow The Show Online:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952CHAPTERS:00:45 Meeting Alien Romulus Director Fede Alvarez06:43 Alien Earth Series on Hulu08:33 Emmy Awards Discussion12:08 Reviewing Recent Movies and Shows27:10 Taylor Sheridan's Films31:55 TV Show Gaps and COVID Impact33:50 Interviewing Jim: AI and Beyond36:18 AI's Rapid Development44:10 Hollywood Gossip: Geffen's Divorce51:06 AIDS Epidemic and Misconceptions01:05:24 Concluding Remarks & A Chris Murphy Story Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 57min

058: Chris Murphy (Part 2)

In part 2 of this week's episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, Michael invites his longtime friend, wingman, and fixer, Chris Murphy onto the show. Chris is an entrepreneur and actor who worked with Michael in James Cameron's "The Abyss". Chris shares more funny stories about his time hanging out with Michael over the years, as well as having his heart broken, leading to an extremely reckless and dangerous few years doing human aid in Africa and the Middle East.Follow The Show Online:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 2min

057: Chris Murphy (Part 1)

In this week's episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, Michael invites his longtime friend, wingman, and fixer, Chris Murphy onto the show. Chris is an entrepreneur and actor who worked with Michael in James Cameron's "The Abyss". Chris shares his funniest stories about hanging out with Michael over the years, as well as some other celebrity encounters from the past including Robert Downey Jr., David Carradine, Dean Martin, Francis Ford Coppola, and more.Follow The Show Online:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952CHAPTERS:00:00 Reunion and Reminiscence01:35 Hollywood Tales and Troubles04:42 The Abyss and Jim Cameron Stories21:23 Growing Up in Mill Valley30:58 An Unexpected Offer32:59 A Traumatic Experience36:48 Meeting David Carradine37:52 The Story of the Pierced Wardrobe Guy43:23 Buying a sick House54:34 Running Malibu Jet Ski Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 6min

056: Randy Chance

Randy Chance was born in Chicago and has been living in and around Los Angeles all his adult life. He has been a musician since age six and is currently performing, writing and recording as well as teaching music. Randy formerly toured with The Lovin’ Spoonful for over 6 years back in the day. He has been living in Topanga Canyon since 1993 with his lovely wife, Jenise.Follow The Show Online:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 27min

055: Inside 'Navy SEALs’: Behind the Scenes with Michael Biehn

In this episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, join Michael as he reflects on his experiences filming the action-packed movie 'Navy SEALS.' Michael shares insights into the challenges faced during production, recounts anecdotes involving co-stars like Charlie Sheen, Bill Paxton, Joanne Whalley-Kilmer, and discusses the film's crew dynamics. From script issues to on-set mishaps, get an exclusive look at the behind-the-scenes drama of making 'Navy SEALS.'Follow The Show Online:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro03:16 Memories of Living with Matt Craven06:24 Reflecting on Navy Seals Movie11:31 Casting and Production Challenges31:11 On-Set Experiences and Director Frustrations43:38 Challenges and Frustrations on Set46:10 Unfortunate Incidents and Setbacks59:23 Ghostly Encounters and Final Thoughts on the Film01:03:34 Career Reflections and Personal Anecdotes01:07:03 Media Appearances and Public Perception01:16:42 Concluding Remarks and Future Plans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 17min

054: Rick Rossovich (Part 2)

Rick Rossovich is an American actor whose film credits include ‘Top Gun’, ‘The Terminator’, ‘Roxanne’, ‘’Navy SEALs’, ‘Streets of Fire’, The Lords of Discipline’. Rick has worked with numerous notable actors including: Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Charlie Sheen, George Clooney, and more.Michael and Rick first met each other in acting school taught by Vincent Chase. After meeting they would go on to do 3 pictures together (The Lords of Discipline, Navy SEALs, and The Terminator).Rick currently resides in Sweden with the love of his life, Eva, and their 2 children.Follow The Show Online:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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