Smashing Interviews Magazine

Smashing Interviews Magazine

In-depth interview magazine featuring today's biggest names.

Publishers: Marc Parker, Melissa Parker
Editor-in-chief: Marc Parker


In-depth interviews from all genres: actors, authors, politicos, comedians, musicians, newsmakers, scientists, etc.

27/04/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker are sitting down with Brat Pack icon Andrew McCarthy for their Smashing Interviews Magazine, Apple News & YouTube.

23/04/2023

We sit down with Chaz Bono for Youtube. We discuss his new horror flick & the struggles of being trans in today's world.

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZuVxEhccEGArlsV36mrpFg

20/04/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker are sitting down with music icon Melissa Manchester for their Smashing Interviews Magazine, Apple News & YouTube.

17/04/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker are sitting down with Chaz Bono, the only child of Sonny & Cher, for their Smashing Interviews Magazine, Apple News & YouTube.

11/04/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker & I are sitting down with JoBeth Williams for their Smashing Interviews Magazine, Apple News & YouTube. She's best known for her high-profile starring roles in "Poltergeist," "The Big Chill" & "Teachers." She currently stars in "Chantilly Bridge."

Tatyana Ali Interview: Talks Will Smith, "Bel-Air" & "Giving Hope" — Smashing Interviews Magazine 08/04/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker sit down with "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Tatyana Ali for Apple News. They talk Will Smith, "Bel-Air" & "Giving Hope."

https://apple.news/AxHRC_ldpSt-JfzeHIdX30A

Tatyana Ali Interview: Talks Will Smith, "Bel-Air" & "Giving Hope" — Smashing Interviews Magazine Actress Found Fame Via Ashley Banks Character on "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

Tatyana Ali Interview: Talks Will Smith, "Bel-Air" & "Giving Hope" 08/04/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker sit down with "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Tatyana Ali for their Smashing Interviews Magazine. They talk Will Smith, "Bel-Air" & "Giving Hope." https://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/actors/tatyana-ali-interview-talks-will-smith-bel-air-giving-hope

Tatyana Ali Interview: Talks Will Smith, "Bel-Air" & "Giving Hope" Born on January 24, 1979, Tatyana Ali is best known for her role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996). She played a recurring role as Roxanne on the CBS daytime…

Leland Sklar: Legendary Bassist for James Taylor, Phil Collins & Lyle Lovett Tells Tales 17/03/2023

Legendary bassist Leland Sklar sits down with us for our new Smashing Interviews Magazine YouTube channel to discuss his iconic bass work and experiences with music legends James Taylor, Phil Collins, Lyle Lovett & many more. The man behind the beard tells us what it's like to be the bass man to the stars. https://youtu.be/OStiTQMgdgM

Leland Sklar: Legendary Bassist for James Taylor, Phil Collins & Lyle Lovett Tells Tales Legendary bassist Leland Sklar sits down with Smashing Interviews Magazine to discuss his iconic bass work and experiences with music legends James Taylor, P...

Chrishell Stause: "All My Children" Reunion & "Selling Sunset" — Smashing Interviews Magazine 10/03/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker sit down with "Selling Sunset" star Chrishell Stause for Apple News. They Talk "Selling Sunset" & "A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story."
https://apple.news/AomdHU36MSiqlqiFFYkyHmA

Chrishell Stause: "All My Children" Reunion & "Selling Sunset" — Smashing Interviews Magazine "Days of Our Lives" Knocked Another "Soap Thing" Off Her List

Chrishell Stause Interview: "All My Children" Reunion & "Selling Sunset" 10/03/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker sit down with "Selling Sunset" star Chrishell Stause for their Smashing Interviews Magazine. They Talk "Selling Sunset" & "A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story." https://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/actors/chrishell-stause-interview-all-my-children-reunion-selling-sunset

Chrishell Stause Interview: "All My Children" Reunion & "Selling Sunset" Kentucky native Chrishell Stause is known for her role on the Netflix reality series Selling Sunset, which follows agents of a high-end real estate brokerage firm in the Los Angeles area as they na…

ARTIMUS PYLE: LYNYRD SKYNYRD Drummer on Gary Rossington & Fatal Crash 07/03/2023

Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle talks with us at Smashing Interviews Magazine about his upcoming album featuring late Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington and a very personal account of the band's fatal plane crash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4zkHZCqYIg

ARTIMUS PYLE: LYNYRD SKYNYRD Drummer on Gary Rossington & Fatal Crash Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle talks about his upcoming album featuring late Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington and a very personal account of the band's...

02/03/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker sit down with Annette O'Toole for their Smashing Interviews Magazine. They discuss "Virgin River," "It" & more. https://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/actors/annette-otoole-interview-from-it-to-virgin-river-a-cool-career

Annette O'Toole Interview: From "It" to "Virgin River," a Cool Career 02/03/2023

Annette O’Toole is known for portraying Lana Lang in Superman III, Martha Kent (the mother of Clark Kent) in the television series Smallville, adult Beverly Marsha in the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s epic horror novel It, Tammy Wynette in the TV movie Stand by Your Man and Rose Fitzgerald Kenney in The Kennedys of Massachusetts, a role that earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress....

https://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/actors/annette-otoole-interview-from-it-to-virgin-river-a-cool-career

Annette O'Toole Interview: From "It" to "Virgin River," a Cool Career Annette O’Toole is known for portraying Lana Lang in Superman III, Martha Kent (the mother of Clark Kent) in the television series Smallville, adult Beverly Marsha in the miniseries adaptation of S…

DAVID PAICH: The Making of "Africa" 02/03/2023

Toto's David Paich sits down with Smashing Interviews Magazine. We discuss the making of "Africa," his debut solo album, "Forgotten Toys," Michael Jackson's "Thriller," his health struggles and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6NIW5weytQ

DAVID PAICH: The Making of "Africa" Toto's David Paich sits down with Smashing Interviews Magazine. We discuss the making of "Africa," his debut solo album, "Forgotten Toys," Michael Jackson's ...

MICHAEL LEARNED: The Waltons Star Reveals Her Favorite Episode 21/02/2023

"The Waltons" star Michael Learned sits down with us at Smashing Interviews Magazine for an exclusive YouTube interview. We discuss how "Waltons'" fans reacted to her role in "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." We also discuss the 50th anniversary of "The Waltons" and the fan favorite episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgEyxcGzvYg

MICHAEL LEARNED: The Waltons Star Reveals Her Favorite Episode The Waltons star Michael Learned sits down with Smashing Interviews Magazine for an exclusive interview. We discuss how Waltons' fans reacted to her role in ...

MATT SORUM: Why He Lied to His Grandma About Guns N' Roses 18/02/2023

Smashing Interviews Magazine sits down with Rock Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum of Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult and his latest band, Kings of Chaos. We discuss Kings of Chaos, his collaboration with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Jimi Hendrix, Axl Rose and lying to his grandma about Guns N' Roses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kSh58aadRE&t=23s

MATT SORUM: Why He Lied to His Grandma About Guns N' Roses Smashing Interviews Magazine sits down with Rock Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum of Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult and his latest band, Kings of Ch...

CHRISSY METZ: "When I Talk to God, I Talk About You" 15/02/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine) sit down with "This Is Us" star Chrissy Metz to discuss her new book, "When I Talk to God, I Talk About You." They are joined by her partner & co-author, Bradley Collins, and her dog, Mabel.

See the video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNOoLPozrko

CHRISSY METZ: "When I Talk to God, I Talk About You" This Is Us Star Chrissy Metz sits down with Smashing Interviews Magazine for an intimate conversation regarding her new book, When I Talk to God, I Talk Abou...

14/02/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker are sitting down with Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen for their Smashing Interviews Magazine, Apple News & YouTube. Allen is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

BRUCE DAVISON: "Willard," Alec Baldwin Charges & "Yellowstone" 08/02/2023

Smashing Interviews Magazine sits down with Bruce Davison. Davison is one of Hollywood's hardest-working actors. He is best known for his starring role as Willard Stiles in the cult-classic horror film "Willard" and his Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning performance in "Longtime Companion." In our exclusive interview, we discuss a wide range of topics, including "Willard," Alec Baldwin criminal charges and "Yellowstone."

BRUCE DAVISON: "Willard," Alec Baldwin Charges & "Yellowstone" Smashing Interviews Magazine sits down with Bruce Davison. Davison is one of Hollywood's hardest-working actors. He is best known for his starring role as Wi...

08/02/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker are sitting down with TV icon Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), celebrating CBS's 50th anniversary of "The Young & the Restless," exclusively for their Smashing Interviews Magazine, Apple News & YouTube.

05/02/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker are sitting down with folk legend Janis Ian for their Smashing Interviews Magazine, Apple News & YouTube. Ian is best known for her #1 hit, "At Seventeen," & "Society's Child."

C. THOMAS HOWELL: From Ponyboy to Ponygirl 02/02/2023

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C. THOMAS HOWELL: From Ponyboy to Ponygirl C. Thomas Howell, sits down with Smashing Interviews Magazine for a wide-ranging exclusive interview. We discuss his debut album, "American Storyteller," Cou...

C. Thomas Howell: One of "Criminal Minds" Most Sadistic Serial Killers — Smashing Interviews Magazine 31/01/2023

In a new interview with Smashing Interviews Magazine, C. Thomas Howell, who portrayed Ponyboy Curtis in "The Outsiders," details how lunch with Rutger Hauer inspired his hellish portrayal as one of "Criminal Minds" most terrifying serial killers.

https://apple.news/AnubbSfHXQ7STtj8cdi901w

C. Thomas Howell: One of "Criminal Minds" Most Sadistic Serial Killers — Smashing Interviews Magazine Tommy Howell's Debut Album, "American Storyteller," Drops Feb. 3

31/01/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker sit down with C. Thomas Howell, who portrayed Ponyboy Curtis in "The Outsiders," for their Smashing Interviews Magazine. They discuss his debut album, "American Storyteller," & career.

Read the interview via the link below:

https://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/musicians/c-thomas-howell-interview-from-ponyboy-to-american-storyteller

Kurtwood Smith Talks Red Forman's Return in "That '70s Show" Spin-Off 28/01/2023

Kurtwood Smith Talks Red Forman's return in "That '70s Show" Spin-Off, "That '90s Show."
https://smashinginterviews.com/articles/actors-articles/kurtwood-smith-talks-red-formans-return-in-that-70s-show-spin-off

Kurtwood Smith Talks Red Forman's Return in "That '70s Show" Spin-Off It’s been well over a decade since That ‘70s Show went off the air, but fans of the beloved sitcom can now tune in to Netflix to see the return of Red Forman, played by Kurtwood Smith. The actor re…

28/01/2023

It’s been well over a decade since That ‘70s Show went off the air, but fans of the beloved sitcom can now tune in to Netflix to see the return of Red Forman, played by Kurtwood Smith. The actor recently sat down with Smashing interviews Magazine to discuss the new sequel series, That ‘90s Show. According to Smith, the series picks up with Red retired and living in Wisconsin with his wife Kitty....

https://smashinginterviews.com/articles/actors-articles/kurtwood-smith-talks-red-formans-return-in-that-70s-show-spin-off

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25/01/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker are sitting down today with "This Is Us" star Chrissy Metz for their Smashing Interviews Magazine & Apple News.

Kurtwood Smith Interview: All About "That '90s Show" 24/01/2023

Kurtwood Smith is known for playing Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop, Robert Griggs in Rambo III and Red Forman in That '70s Show. He made a number of appearances in the Star Trek franchise, starred in the ABC sci-fi drama Resurrection, had a recurring role in the Netflix sitcom The Ranch and was a regular on the Amazon original dramedy series…...

https://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/actors/kurtwood-smith-interview-all-about-that-90s-show

Kurtwood Smith Interview: All About "That '90s Show" Kurtwood Smith is known for playing Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop, Robert Griggs in Rambo III and Red Forman in That ’70s Show. He made a number of appearances in the Star Trek franchise, sta…

18/01/2023

Marc Parker & Melissa Benefield Parker are sitting down with "That '70s Show" star Kurtwood Smith (Red Forman) for their Smashing Interviews Magazine & Apple News. They'll discuss his new series, "That '90s Show."