ERIC ROBERTS: Fear Behind Ego, Life Changing Honesty & Early Career Misconceptions

[@daveo6337]

Eric Robert’s is a true legend. Looking forward to reading his book.

[@Sammasambuddha]

2014 Eric was walking past me in baggage claim at LAX intl. I yelled out "Best of the Best!" a he turned and smiled. I worked up the courage to walk over and damn! What a generously cool guy. Big hug, selfies...thought i was going home with him. Lol. Wished each other the best.

[@PatrickSilent]

he didn't use any martial arts moves on you did he

[@Sammasambuddha]

@PatrickSilent Actually, he got me in a playful headlock before I even knew what was happening. He was using a cane to walk at the time, so imagine my surprise. Bro was freakishly strong. I can see why the ladies like him. 😆

[@PatrickSilent]

@@Sammasambuddha Impressive! I would ask him about The Nature of the Beast. A great movie.

[@Sammasambuddha]

@PatrickSilent I will. Tomorrow maybe.

[@mykeylykey4916]

@@PatrickSilent ......Holy Shita, totally forgot about this underground classic - "NATURE OF THE BEAST" is pure awesomeness! (Eric at his sexy, badass best) 🧡💛💚💙💜

[@MH-zg5yw]

Eric Roberts has always been an amazing actor. This interview is gold

[@mrlij6534]

Mike is a champ for this interview. ive never seen Eric Roberts this comfortable and relaxed and just telling his story, this is like living room buddy to buddy conversation and this is great, this is how interviews should be. This man is a legend , he was doing great movies from his 1st movie and gave his lil sister her break and has been mistreated by Hollywood.

[@Lovemonkey2005]

I have never been a fan of Eric Roberts. I didn't dislike him, I just wasn't a fan. This interview makes me think I need to watch his movies and shows and become a fan. Thanks for doing this interview!

[@MsBabyGotBack]

Always great! Plays truly scary bad guys.

[@MH-zg5yw]

You need to watch The Pope of Greenwhich Village. Roberts was really good in that movie

[@flyinggardengnome1]

Same here man, my only impression of him was in Dark Knight. Need to go pick up his memoir soon 😊

[@gerrydooley951]

nah , he always plays the same kind of character

[@EVRYMANaKING]

See these movies and you'll never forget his talent. 1. Pope of Greenwich Village 2. Runaway Train 3. Best of the Best 4. Star 80

[@lindamawdsley6130]

This was such a natural, laidback interview and I really loved how Eric talked about himself and about his wife and their strong bond, something I think most people want to find in their relationships but is often elusive. I will be checking out Eric’s work and thanks for this episode🤩

[@archangelgabriel5316]

Eric is genuine, I love it.

[@HumbleMumble9]

Criminally overlooked in the dark knight as Sal Maroni. Dude was the essence of cool.

[@tatsumaru12345]

Probably the hardest working actor in the business. And even when Erics done wrong, hes fairly humble about it. Just seems like a fantastic guy. Id let him stalk me as my doctor

[@nemospodcast6766]

I worked with Eric Roberts for a couple days on a movie called American Sharia. Very nice guy. I nerd it out lol we talked about best of the best and the dark Knight, etc..

[@corrado]

Eric is a workhorse, constantly working... Met him a couple of times, he's literally the nicest person ever. Glad things with his family are going well now.

[@marknovitzkas2446]

"Pop it Tommy!" Always loved Eric since Runaway Train, absolute legend.

[@gerrydooley951]

not a national treasure?

[@cschwacofer]

Best of the Best is a national treasure.

[@gerrydooley951]

@@cschwacofer no, you're a national treasure

[@KellyRoss-o2l]

Definitely has changed my perspective on Eric. Class Act

[@evie9732]

Eric has the most distinct voice, that's a compliment. He was fun to watch in the 90's tv show Less Than Perfect.

[@whatshername369]

I like Eric Roberts. I was surprised by how much more I like him after this interview.

[@acefoxuk]

Huge fan of Erics, never seen him interviewed and had no idea of what kind of guy he was/is so it was really cool seeing how nice he is.

[@reefermadnizz]

Always Best of the Best for life!

[@seeitsthere]

Oh man, best of the best is one of my favorite movies!

[@theresemarkham9387]

I am currently listening to this episode now and I am learning so much about Eric. I love his character on Less Than Perfect. I found his view on honesty interesting. He definitely has a great career. Have a great week!

[@SableSnowhite]

Are there any other women fawning over how much Eric ❤s his wife? He's like a teenager in love and wish my man was that vocal and expressive about his love for me like Eric does about his wife😊

[@kristopherjoy8992]

I’m not a woman, but I feel you 😊 So sweet. So lovely 😊 ❤

[@Emulous79]

"Hey, come on now, Jingle Bells!"

[@Emulous79]

Not many got that reference. It's from Hatchet Man.

[@samanthaj9494]

I lost my Dad at 19 and my Mom a little over a year ago. I thought I wouldn't know how to live without them, and it had nothing to do with maturity. If your friend loses one or both of her parents, she will find a way through. However, it is painful and shouldn't be dismissed because it happens to everyone. My sister, my brother, and my mother passed within the last few years. I have lost friends. What came from it eventually is an appreciation for all that I am blessed with and to try not to waste my time on meaningless crap. Family and friendships are everything. We can't blame people for not knowing how they will cope because they haven't experienced that kind of loss. Just my take. And yes, therapy is a good idea for anyone, for most. Anyway, love Mr. Roberts and I am glad he was a guest. 👍🏼

[@wilwyman451]

Even in the not so popular movies he is always good!

[@MoviegeekDutch]

I’ve met Eric Roberts in 2018 in Germany and he was fantastic! Really cool dude🥳👌🏻

[@theresemarkham9387]

I just finished listening to this episode and it was delightful. Eric definitely opened up and had so many great behind the scene stories. I found his view on honesty interesting. I definitely will have to check his book out. I am looking forward to getting my copy of Michael’s book.

[@RetroMonger]

Ever since watching The Best of The Best when I was a kid I've loved Eric. It was one of my favorite movies.

[@9sunskungfu]

For me, it will always be "Best of the Best". I love that film , Eric Roberts performance was so good in that film.

[@erichouse1186]

Best of the Best is the absolute best martial arts movie.

[@PatrickSilent]

A classic. I loved the first sequel too.

[@gerrydooley951]

you've got to be kidding, I can think of 10 that are better

[@PatrickSilent]

@@gerrydooley951 It's up there.

[@conorbrosnahan5464]

Best of the Best such an awesome movie. He's so good in Heroes and The Dark Knight too

[@jamesgatz4490]

James Earl Jones from Best of the Best worked with Eric Roberts in The Ambulance where Eric's character works for Marvel Comics and has a scene with Stan Lee

[@jrchanning]

What a great episode, Eric was a wonderful guest and full of great stories on acting and life 😄

[@Djoker99]

Best of the Best 1 & 2 are my favorite movies of his.

[@giovannisocci4807]

Nothing but love and good wishes to Mr Roberts,he is an actor whose movies I always enjoy,may God bless him and his beautiful family.

[@justing5732]

Whoa this is going to be awesome!!

[@ComicBookGuy420]

Still one of my favourite Actors that seems to be in everything

[@joemckim1183]

He's one of The Best of The Best.

[@KoshNaranekBabylon5]

Been a fan of Eric's since Runaway Train. Love that movie. One of Canon's best movies of the 80's. ♥️

[@stellaharris4826]

Loved Eric Roberts on Less Than Perfect! Best little known part.

[@Brook11223]

The voice of Mongul in Justice League/Unlimited. Great to see Rosey getting amazing guest stars in his podcast. The Runaway train is one of my favorite films during his young career. Roberts is one of those actors that play any role with ease. He is a character actor. He is a natural chameleon. When he voiced Mongul in Justice League/Unlimited you can tell he is calculating just listening to his voice. Seeing the show adapt the storyline For the Man who has everything in the show and him as Mongul is just perfect. Now whenever I read that story i hear his voice.

[@Patrick-wl6pw]

I remember kid

[@gerrydooley951]

he does cartoon voices, I'd like to see him host Jeopardy.

[@dominique9187]

One of the best Inside Of You i’ve ever listened with the great Eric Roberts, so clever and talking about evrything very simply, a real treat, thanks Michael 💙💙 and Ryan 💖💖 !!

[@worktogame7823]

eric roberts, is always one of my favorite actors....best of the best love that movie

[@LaurenMiddleton28]

Eric was excellent in Raggedy man with Sissy Spacek and a pre E.T. Henry Thomas. He was absolutely gorgeous in that movie.

[@davidsahlem3149]

another great interview!!

[@Grond789]

Best of the best!

[@Riddlers_Reality]

LOL. I just watched BOB2 a few days ago. Tommy!!

[@kopec82]

Yesss

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

It made me try martial arts

[@9espanatorres]

He was the best in Pope of Greenwich Village, such an underrated movie.

[@mheiseus]

I ran into Eric in Encino back in 2001, great guy. Very nice

[@neklamp2431]

great interview!

[@karenbennett7763]

Such a nice guy! Love how he loves his wife so much!

[@monkeymuggs]

amazing episode. He's awesome.

[@marisolgreen]

Awesome great interview, 👌 👍 👏

[@mrlij6534]

Legend. Great one Michael, we have to give this man his flowers, hollywood has done him so wrong

[@gerrydooley951]

we should put one day aside every month just to worship him

[@gregmcdougall7589]

I’ve worked with both Michael and Eric. So cool to see them both! Eric’s the real deal, too. The guy was so cool, told me some great stories.

[@cyndee2329]

So enjoyable! Love that being honest thang !

[@LazyEyeNZ]

Always been a fan of Eric. National Security, The Dark Knight, The Expendables. This was such a great conversation.

[@zachbishop9839]

One of the best actors I have ever seen in my life. When I first watched doctor who, I first started with the tv movie which was an attempt to bring it back to the airwaves since it was cancelled in 1989, and it starred Paul mcgann as the doctor and Eric roberts as the master. I cosplayed as his incarnation of the master.

[@NobodyYouKnow125]

He’s my favorite and an excellent actor. Truly, Hollywood fumbled his Oscar. #Star80 Love you Eric! #NoSleepTilBrooklyn ❤

[@MrPruks]

He is in one of my favorite movies: By The Sword... Up until now, I didn't have a dimension of the real Eric Roberts, the human being. Kudos!

[@Trumpgettingcheeksclappedinpri]

Glad to hear he is on good terms with his siblings

[@phillynicko]

Fanatastic conversation

[@cindee1794]

Eric Roberts has always been one of my favorite actors!

[@mickeygoldmill3965]

Rosie is a great interviewer and gets THE best guests

[@brendansheehy8124]

Would love to have heard Eric’s thoughts on working with Christopher Nolan & Heath Ledger on The Dark Knight but hard to touch on everything when you have such a long and varied career.

[@rxch2706]

I agree, he played Salvatore Maroni so well in the film.

[@jeffh9107]

Glad someone asked about "The Immortals". That movie rules, and is super underrated.

[@ace360]

Phenomenal Episode!!!!!💙🤘 0:26 Dang Right!!!!!

[@Chance1106]

For doctor who fans not familiar. Check out Big finish audiobooks. He reprises his role as The Master several times. And they’re all great

[@bifflechips-t5r]

I've actually never seen Paul McGann's 8th Doctor tv movie, but did listen to a season of his audios (the Chimes at Midnight is one of my favorite things ever) -- I'll have to look for these.

[@Khaos969]

I always liked Eric Roberts ever since Best of the best when I was little kid … he’s such a great actor was good to see him in Batman he belongs in the big movies! 🍿

[@oktoberK]

I really enjoyed this interview. Because of it I bought king of the gypsies. I just have to wait for it to come in the mail now.

[@THESHADOWKNIGHT]

You Will Enjoy it!! It's GREAT!!!!

[@oktoberK]

@@THESHADOWKNIGHT I can’t wait to see it.

[@12345gerrard]

I loved his performance in doctor who the movie! He played the master!

[@kevinnicholas5668]

Great interview wish they talked about best of the best

[@andrewcundiff5560]

Eric, I don't do impressions. 39:00 crushes

[@Sonofgrievous]

Eric Roberts rules

[@chadbryson4252]

Runaway Train, what a powerhouse that one was. First thing I ever saw Eric in Best of the Best. cool unexpected roll, The dark Knight. Dude was in so many things I saw when I was younger

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks to Rosey, Ryan and Eric! 🎙

[@nathannelson7905]

He is a true legend.He's absolutely awesome in The Butcher

[@luckrequired5382]

Love the way he talks about his wife, Eric is a chad.

[@joshrsammons]

Loved this episode! Could have listened to Eric talking for another few hours.

[@alanliddle4084]

I hope you've been watching Tulsa King Rosie. It's absolutely phenomenal!

[@mscandylevar2444]

Wow an Eric Roberts legend in the house ♥️ Eric is right being a grandparent is the best, the parents do get upset when we give to our grandchildren and spoil them and then give them right back. This is one of the best Episode, Thank you Michael for having Eric on the pod you Rock! Eric book sound awesome going to pick up a copy to have when I am in the hospital in December, since I will be in the hospital for awhile it will give me something to read along with my Stephen King book my son girlfriend just gave me.

[@JWoogie66]

Michael all I hear is Mathew McConaughey now when Eric talks 😂

[@graniteman62]

Eric Roberts early in his career was a giant, Hollywood etc can eat you up and if u involve urself in the lifestyle, drugs etc it can destroy, good for Eric to have survived. Never look back when u have turned the corner

[@johntyson2833]

Your legend Eric , loved you in “best of the best” And loved your kinds words on set of “dark knight “

[@nemospodcast6766]

Lol Eric Roberts used the Q. cards in the movie I did with him, that dude was a straight professional and taught me a few things.

[@CraftyCuriosity]

I have never been disappointed in any movie that had Eric Roberts. He always carries the movie.

[@KevinTheTimeGeek86]

Eric Roberts has been making the rounds on podcasts lately! He was on Marc Maron's WTF podcast, and now he's on yours! Man, I love hearing him talk about stuff. Also, that red shirt he has on is very Masterful, if you know what I mean... ;)

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

Really wish RTD would bring Eric Roberts back as The Master in Doctor Who. He's been great in the Big Finish audios. As a time traveller there's no reason we couldn't get an earlier Master pop up in a story.

[@georgesandoval307]

I love hearing Rosie talking about marijuana 😂🔥 I would love to share a bong rip with Lex Luthor 😭🙏🏽

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

I first saw Eric in The Best of the Best. It inspired me to try martial arts. There's a great little movie he made called Purgatory with Randy Quaid, great movie.

[@markmckeown87]

He was great in Heroes

[@DylanW216]

Are we not doing timestamps anymore?

[@susanshea6786]

He is right about emma...shes an amazing actress! Of course i dont no him or anything about his life except what i hear on tv etc. But i always felt bad for him with his family issues. Hes seems to have been honest about why there were prblms. I guess theres more to it.

[@daveb9575]

U listened to this through my earbuds while working and the vision in my head was the Flash interviewing Mongul from the justice league animated series

[@soulstealer82]

i've been a fan of his since i was a kid all the way up to him playing the villain in the expendables

[@mikekling7144]

Underrated movie Hitmans Run

[@watchgagootz]

Incredible actor and you ain’t bad either Mickie.

[@The_Texorcist]

I mean if we are talking about horror and Eric Roberts we gotta talk about The Ambulance.

[@AdamBlue]

I love DOA! It's a fun film for sure.

[@amstel5468]

Living legend 🤌

[@ryuraizo4756]

Just watched the Dark Knight the other day. Found out he's the brother of Julia Roberts and the father of Emma Roberts. What!?!?

[@MusicFlowDaily]

Thank you! :)

[@sway6718]

Hope there's a story about working with Ledger.

[@RazyelKayneReviews]

The Pope of Greenwich village has to be his most iconic performance. I also loved Eric in Best of the Best, and the many villains he's portrayed. He is much more humble and kind than I would have expected, considering his level of fame. We need a Pope of Greenwich 2.

[@deepsurface]

eric roberts has 106 opcoming IMDB credits thats incredible.

[@PartyUpGaming92]

Best of the Best is what made me do Karate as a kid and it came out before I was born. Truly a legend