Night Agent, and his work across powerhouse shows, including Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted, and Law & Order: Organized Crime.

In this grounded and thought-provoking conversation, we explore what it truly means to portray authority on screen, how Hollywood’s definition of a powerful man is evolving, and why leadership is more than a title.

Gary also opens up about stepping into creative ownership as a writer and producer and what keeps him steady under pressure.

If you’re a fan of political thrillers, crime dramas, or conversations about modern leadership, this episode goes beyond the uniform.

Power isn’t about the title. It’s about how you carry it.

Subscribe for more conversations that unpack authority, integrity, and the people behind the roles.

Learn more, visit Instagram ⁨@GaryHilborn⁩

In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Danica Jones and Clyde Berning, stars of the action thriller Hunting Jessica Brok, for a conversation that goes far beyond the action.

At its core, the film explores the battle of shadow, the internal war between the person you are trying to become and the instincts you hoped you would never need again. As a former elite Black Ops soldier turned mother, Jessica is forced to confront the darker parts of herself when her daughter’s life is threatened.

Danica and Clyde open up about identity, loyalty, trauma, and the psychological cost of survival. What unfolds is not just a story about being hunted, but about what we are willing to become to protect the ones we love.

Hunting Jessica Brok is streaming on Prime Video.

Actor Gabriel Sloyer is known for his roles in Netflix’s hit series Griselda, Narcos, and Prime Video’s The Better Sister. The actor joined AW Confidential to discuss his powerful performance as Mr. Chairman in the new action thriller, The Protector.

In this candid conversation, we go beyond the action to unpack the psychology of power, what it takes to inhabit a ruthless character, and how actors navigate roles rooted in dark systems of control.

Sloyer shares insight into stepping inside the mind of a man who operates behind layers of influence and protection, and why understanding the humanity behind even the most dangerous characters is essential to the craft.

This episode explores:

• The psychology behind playing powerful antagonists
• How actors prepare for emotionally complex roles
• The real-world dynamics of power, influence, and control
• Gabriel Sloyer’s journey across major platforms like Netflix and Prime Video
• What it takes to bring authenticity to characters operating in morally dark spaces

If you’re fascinated by villains, storytelling, and the deeper layers behind dark characters, this conversation pulls back the curtain.

The Protector is out now.

When circus-performer-turned-filmmaker Katelyn McCulloch lost her entire first short film in a hard-drive crash, it should’ve been the end of the story.
Instead, it became the moment everything began.

In this powerful episode of AW Confidential, Katelyn joins AW for a raw, funny, and honest conversation about rebuilding after breakdowns — artistic, emotional, and personal.

What started as a total loss turned into a $40 pizza-fueled miracle that would eventually become Everybody’s Meg, the award-winning comedy series now premiering on Trailer Park Boys+.

But this conversation goes far beyond filmmaking.
Together, they unpack:

• The crash that changed everything — and the others that followed

• What rebuilding looks like when you have no budget, no plan, and no backup

• How chaos becomes clarity when you trust your instincts

• Why women in filmmaking are rewriting the rules, frame by frame

• The unexpected strength you discover when life falls apart

• Using humor as healing, resilience, and rebellion

Katelyn’s journey is a masterclass in grit, creativity, and comeback energy, a reminder that “dreamers” aren’t the ones who talk about it…
They’re the ones who build from whatever they have left.

AW Truth Bomb:
When everything crashes, strength isn’t who you are when it works; it’s who you choose to be when it doesn’t.

If you’re navigating your own rebuild, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Learn more about Katelyn's award-winning projects, visit Hey Old Productions, or visit Instagram @ hey. old. friend

What does it take to lead with empathy in environments built on pressure, power, and performance?

In this powerful episode of AW Confidential, Yvette sits down with Carolina Rodriguez, Vice President of Marketing at World Emblem, to unpack what it really means to lead in male-dominated industries—without losing yourself in the process.

Carolina opens up about navigating toxic corporate cultures, surviving poor leadership, and why so many talented employees stay silent—or leave—when empathy is missing. She also shares how motherhood reshaped her leadership style, especially after spending the first six months of motherhood in a hospital while her daughter battled congenital heart disease.

Just as important, Carolina reflects on the impact of having truly great bosses—leaders who modeled trust, support, and humanity—and how those experiences accelerated her career and shaped the kind of leader she is today.

This conversation is honest, timely, and deeply relevant for anyone navigating corporate life, leadership, or career growth—especially women who have often been the only one in the room.

To learn more about Carolina, visit her on LinkedIn.

In this episode of AW Confidential, actor Jarrett Austin Brown joins the show to talk about Peacock’s new mockumentary STUMBLE — and the deeper story beneath the laughs.

While STUMBLE centers on the chaotic world of competitive cheer, Jarrett’s character, DiMarcus, brings forward a more universal conversation about belonging, ego, masculinity, and redefining strength. We explore what happens when confidence masks insecurity, how humor can open the door to honest self-reflection, and why learning to be part of a team can be more powerful than chasing the spotlight.

This is a conversation about growth, identity, and what it really means to show up — on screen and in real life.

Learn more about Jarret on Instagram.

In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Astrid Rotenberry (Netflix’s His & Hers) joins us for a deeply honest conversation about seeing the industry from both sides of the table. Before stepping in front of the camera, Astrid interned at a casting office. She shares the hit series, her Hollywood journey, boundary-setting, ambition, self-belief, and what true self-advocacy requires.

We talk about filming His & Hers in Atlanta, drawing from personal high-school memories to shape her role, and how her relationship with ambition has evolved as a woman navigating visibility without losing herself. Astrid opens up about boundaries, the quiet compromises she refuses to make, and the truth she wishes more women understood before negotiating their worth.

This isn’t a promo interview. It’s a conversation about power, clarity, and staying expansive in an industry that often rewards shrinking.

If you’ve ever wondered how to hold your ground without burning bridges, this episode is for you.

In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Astrid Rotenberry (Netflix’s His & Hers) joins us for a deeply honest conversation about seeing the industry from both sides of the table. Before stepping in front of the camera, Astrid interned at a casting office. She shares the hit series, her Hollywood journey, boundary-setting, ambition, self-belief, and what true self-advocacy requires.We talk about filming His & Hers in Atlanta, drawing from personal high-school memories to shape her role, and how her relationship with ambition has evolved as a woman navigating visibility without losing herself. Astrid opens up about boundaries, the quiet compromises she refuses to make, and the truth she wishes more women understood before negotiating their worth.This isn’t a promo interview.It’s a conversation about power, clarity, and staying expansive in an industry that often rewards shrinking.If you’ve ever wondered how to hold your ground without burning bridges, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Astrid on Instagram @astridrotenberry

In this powerful episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with iconic Hollywood director Renny Harlin, whose legendary career spans genre-defining classics including Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.

As Harlin closes the final chapter of The Strangers trilogy, this conversation goes beyond the screen to explore the responsibility of directing stories rooted in psychological and physical terror.

Together, they unpack the balance between expectation and surprise, the evolution of leadership across decades in Hollywood, and what it truly means to finish a chapter with intention.

This is a thoughtful, reflective dialogue about fear, storytelling, and legacy, and what remains when the cameras stop rolling and the credits fade.

🎬 The final chapter of The Strangers hits theaters February 6.

Learn more about Renny, visit Instagram @rennyharlin