ALEX WINTER talks Surprise of Bill & Ted, Friendship with Keanu Reeves, Impact of Lost Boys & More!

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Alex Winter (Bill & Ted, Lost Boys) joins us this week to share his experience of being under the limelight since he was a child, unexpectedly hitting fame with Bill & Teds, and then leaving Hollywood for a much needed sanity break.
Alex talks about his enjoyment for acting the lifelong friendships he’s been able to build with costars like Jason Patric and Keanu Reeves.
We also talks about growing up with free thinking Bohemian parents, his love for creating documentaries, and burning out in Hollywood.
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ALEX WINTER talks Surprise of Bill & Ted, Friendship with Keanu Reeves, Impact of Lost Boys & Leaving Hollywood #insideofyou #alexwinter #billandted #michaelrosenbaum

[@wisperingbeard]

Rosenbaum was born to do this. Funny, engaging and he is so good at letting the guest talk.

[@chonconnor6144]

Yeah he was good on Smallville but great at this interview game.

[@krispugsley5704]

Seems to bring it back to himself too much in interviews I have seen. But I like the interviews either way.

[@TheHAM1980]

Agreed, he is a natural, This one of the few podcasts that's become a very easy watch - no BS, great insightful and comfortable conversations 👍 👏👌

[@micheleunger3545]

Never knew Alex Winter was so theatre based. Love listening to your podcasts because you seem to really just try to have real conversations with your guest. Keep keeping it real!

[@Brook11223]

Of Course Bill and Ted's adventures and The Lost Boys which are just memorable and will live on forever in ever fans minds. Man it would've been so cool had Alex Winter guest starred on Smallville back in the day.

[@shel0016]

Yep. Seems like a cool person that appreciates everything.

[@thecunninlynguist]

I loved that him and Keanu also did the animation voices for Bill and Ted too for a while...not many stars did for their animated shows...but when ernie Hudson wanted to do real Ghostbusters, the animation director told ernie Hudson he wasn't Winston enough for real Ghostbusters...not knowing he was winston.

[@keanucharlesreeves423]

How are you today? I hope you keep enjoying my movies,so where are you from? And which of my films would you say is your favorite??

[@DonovenGrey]

Did Hudson get it after they learned who he was? 🧐

[@Omaru1982]

No, they cast Arsenio Hall. The one I liked was Lorenzo Music. He was the voice of Garfield and Venkman. When he passed on the 90's, Bill Muuray voiced Gardfield in the CG movies. It was like everything came full circle.

[@ryandeffley7652]

There's something comforting about the Wyld Stallions still being close friends in real life. Great interview!

[@rebeccaloboborges7015]

Great interview! Michael Rosenbaum would be a perfect therapist because he knows how to start a conversation, to change subjects and goes really deep! Love it :)

[@hobbermc]

Bill and Ted was such a big part of my childhood that just hearing Alex Winters voice puts me in a good mood

[@darriendastar3941]

I'm so glad you mentioned right at the beginning that Mr Winter was living in London for a time. I live in London and for a period of timewhenever I went into the centre of town I'd see this man who looked just like Alex Winter walking down the street or coming out of a shop. I ended up going through all the films and plays in production in the city just to see what he was doing in London but couldn't find any reference to him. I told my friends about it and they started joking that I was being stalked by a private investigator who looked like Alex Winter. I thought I was going mad (especially since if you were going to be stalked by any celebrity lookalike, why would it be Alex Winter?), As soon as I post this comment, I'm going to send this video to all my friends with a big fat *I TOLD YOU SO!!!* What a lovely man he is - and what interesting questions. Many thanks.

[@AndrewGrey22]

I had a buddy growing up who looked just like him. Winter has one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood.

[@dawnbevins451]

I love Alex Winter! He is so interesting and calming to listen to, and his work ethic is so strong . I loved hearing about how different working in the U.K. was to working in the U.S. and about his time working on the Bill and Ted films - when an actor is talking about their experience on one of your favourite films from when you were growing up, it just hits a little different doesn't it❤ - and it is so lovely to hear about co-stars being great friends too, it all any of us want, its beautiful! Thanks Rosey and Ryan, another brilliant podcast episode. ❤

[@paulsmith9192]

@Dawn Bevins wonder if bill and Ted 4 will happen? They said could,if people wanted it.pkus,if 3 was,successful. was it?

[@theresemarkham9387]

This week’s episode is awesome! Alex definitely opens up and has so many great stories. He is definitely grounded. His documentaries sound interesting. I learned so much about him.

[@danielgay4924]

Dang Michael... I had no idea Alex was so cool and down-to-earth. I look forward to looking up his documentaries. That was a really great interview. Thank you - Thank you

[@derekpeterson7412]

Alex Winter. Love him in Lost Boys. Amazing! Hope all is well to you all. Happy Holidays! Great time to listen to real, and uplifting, conversations like this. Thanks, Rosey! ❤

[@chazprouk]

“You killed Marco!” “Yeah, and you’re next!” 😂

[@hyperfocused7029]

Fascinating interview between two of my favorite actors. Learning about Alex’s youth in theatre makes me wonder if he played a Lost Boy in both Peter Pan and Lost Boys.

[@vavacadoz]

He played John Darling in Peter Pan on Broadway, so not exactly a lost boy in that, but I would say still close enough within those perimeters. An interesting coincidence though.

[@willmendoza8498]

Listening to Alex talk, he reminded me of Wil Wheaton. So when he said they knew each other, it made me smile

[@Moviefan2k4]

This was a phenomenal interview. I'm not into most horror films, so I never saw The Lost Boys, but the original Bill & Ted is a comedy classic. It really surprised me to learn though, that Alex had been an entertainer since the age of five! That's just crazy, and I'm glad he was smarter than his bohemian parents in making his kids go to college first.

[@kaimau69]

Finally getting a chance to listen to your podcast again as life has taken over. Although Alex had a somewhat minor role in Lost Boys he wasn't easy to forget. Awesome that he was able to appear on your show. 🤗💖😃

[@mondo_z]

hell yes. massive alex winter fan. everyone needs to watch his movie Freaked from the 90's! also guys please bring back the time stamps!

[@verbalfonders]

The crazy stuff Alex did in the 90’s with The Idiot Box and Freaked is still some of my favorite 90’s media. I really wish they were able to release both of those on a physical format. Freaked is but it’s incredibly expensive.

[@angelasuezanne1736]

While all my friends were crushing on David, Michael, Sam, etc. I was in LOVE 🥰 w/Marco😁Great interview & glad to see him thriving!

[@keanureevesccharles]

I’m using this medium to appreciate and thank you 🙏 for your prayers and support throughout my movie 🎥 career once again thank you 🙏 and if I may ask, where exactly are you reaching out from??

[@chadbryson4252]

His part may have been small, but I dug what he did with Lost Boys. Keifer and the boys, love that flick, never gets old

[@Brook11223]

The Smallville behind the scenes blooper with Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum pulling off spot on impressions of Bill and Ted at the Lex Mansion was hilarious.

[@jasmindamt6066]

When I saw Alex Winter was on this week, I looked at my Bill and Ted Funko Pops (that are hanging out with my Neo, John Wick, Johnny Silverhand, Duke Kaboom and Smallville Funko Pops 🤣 ) and knew I would enjoy this episode. Alex comes across as such a nice guy and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him talk about his life. You can see why he and Keanu remained close friends. One of my favourite Inside of You episodes, it was a joy to watch, and Alex did not disappoint.

[@marisolgreen435]

Rosenbaum I luv this interview with Alex Winter wow I hope in the future can be seat over there Inside of you Mr Keanu Reeves I wish one day I luv you program 👋 🇬🇧 x

[@michelleronca7775]

He was such a pleasure to meet this past weekend. Great guy!

[@joseftrujillo2732]

Wow! What a great interview. You can hear the positive outlook behind Alex's words. Thank you Alex and Michael. :)

[@tonnamartinez4148]

I loved the energy of this interview. Both of them did great. Great conversation!

[@marybrokop4432]

Such a soothing voice....Rosen-calm...Tuesday and Wednesday evenings I go to sleep listening to my 2 favorite podcasts.

[@FlyingWithSpurts]

Store owner isn't wrong. You have a great voice Rosie, and the way you work to normalize mental health discussions is great work!

[@rando4468]

I've watched quite a few of your PC and there all great and the guests are fantastic, but this one with Alex just was perfect. You guys just seemed like buddies in the backyard having a fun convo. He is so easy to converse with and he was so open with everything. Great PC. Thanks.

[@reidseamans968]

I loved watching this interview with Alex Winter

[@theresemarkham9387]

Enjoying listening to this episode episode. I am learning so much about Alex. Happy Tuesday!

[@angelaholmes8888]

I'm glad to see alex winter loved him the lost boys and in bill and ted 🙂❤❤

[@keanureevesccharles]

I’m saying a very big thank you for having found time to support and appreciate my movie 🎥 career all this years once again thank you! Hope you don’t mind where exactly are you from??

[@logankerlee]

Big time enjoyed listening to this! :D Thank you so much for putting these here on KZbin!

[@michelleking8302]

Getting to see one half of the Wyld-Stallyns is most excellent. 🎸🙃 Looking forward to listening 🎧

[@keanureevesccharles]

I’m using this medium to appreciate and thank you 🙏 for your continuous support and prayers throughout my movie 🎥 career once again thank you 🙏 hope you don’t mind where exactly are you reaching out from??

[@amuse311]

Man I always thought Alex was such an awesome human being, but man, he's super intelligent too! Love this guy.

[@TheLittleHomestead]

Another great episode. Yours is one of my favorite podcasts. Always very informative and often inspiring. Thank you!

[@lapizlazuli2738]

Absolute favorite podcast with Talkville. Thanks!!

[@Legionaire42]

I think we need to get Alex and Wil Wheaton in a blind discussion/read off. I think listening to the two of them going back and forth would be one of the most soothing things ever.

[@darnitthelma4247]

Will Wheaton is a right winge bag. I saw one interview with him and he is awful!

[@stephanie3230]

Can't wait to watch this later!!

[@Nerdtropolis]

We love Alex Winter and cannot wait to watch this later today!

[@Greg-w9j]

I delivered food to Alex at his South Pasadena office. He screamed, "where's my food!" He was acting crazy!

[@JohnDoe-yj5ng]

I shook Yul Brinner's hand after he played in the West End in "The King and I", very exited guy, had a big smile on his face, cause his god son invited me and my two brothers to see the play. After he shook our hands he gave his god son a big hug and a kiss, it was very nice. This was back in 1980.

[@blank_stare_productions]

😊Y'all were excellent to each other!😊

[@trickyj7019]

I love the film Triple Cross with Yul Brynner...Great to see an awesome interview with Alex

[@clarkparker4860]

Awesome Interview! I'm watching Showbiz Kids ASAP!

[@jeffrym9625]

i got a horror convention in Florida I'm working at in two weeks, this got me more for Alex Winter who is one of the guest attending cause only the most I know of him is through Bill and Ted, and it interesting to find out how much work he's doing behind the camera

[@KylieIsOverIt]

What an amazing interview.

[@patrickternus1790]

loved this episode and the show in general. Michael you are my favorite flash BTW, also. Love the guests that you have on your show and how human and down to earth it is. its like therapy for the stars and we get to be a part of it. Now you gotta get Keanu on, you had Winters gotta get the set.

[@Lifeng07]

This was a really interesting episode. I enjoyed it. Thank you. 👌

[@benjiespinosa4703]

I agree with that caller 100%. Love your take on mental health. Sure your bring it up ever time but it is actually important. So thank that caller for speaking for all of us!👍👏

[@bobbiboucher1970]

Amazing guest. Obviously, I didn't know Alex Winter, but a lot that came out of left field. Amazing stories. ❤❤

[@estherboo3057]

Another enjoyable interview.

[@Kevmaster2000]

I bought the dvd for your movie Back in the Day at dollar tree recently. 👍

[@nicolenewsome4863]

I was surprised Alex Winter is in Lost Boys he had such a small part in it but, he really is awesome.

[@tynan6424]

Excellent! Lol Interview..such a nice guy so down to earth. Michael should get an award for all these great interviews.

[@stephaniebergeron1030]

LOVED getting to know Alex Winter better. Love your podcast. Keep up the great work

[@cheeseisdelicious111]

Gosh, what an interesting man. A true professional and seems to be a genuinely good man.

[@oscardavis3906]

THIS HAS TO BE the most refreshing inspirational motivational push to be all you can be.

[@LiLisa24]

Excited to watch this one!!! Love him in Bill and Ted!! Thank you for getting him on the podcast Michael ❤️ Have an amazing week!! Happy Tuesday 💙

[@aidodonohue]

Greatest podcast out there right now! Everyone needs to listen to this! Thanks Rosey as always awesome interview, Alex is a super chill dude

[@davidtalany2153]

This is a great Pdocast BUT THE BEST? Umm that's Rogan and even Russell Brand is great on his too!

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Rogan is ok. Brand is interesting

[@ianwills2738]

Great interview, what a fascinating man. I always enjoyed when he would suddenly appear in a random show, I wondered where he went to while not in movies or shows and I’ll have to look up his docs

[@splintershield]

"I was on stage like at 5, 6, 7" WE SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE. XD

[@sixty9joella]

I love the always hold on to smallville from Ryan at the end.

[@davem.2191]

Great guest! I love Alex.

[@dominique9187]

Another very interesting guest to listen ❤ about his carreer that he began very young and i really liked, as always, your exchange about that 💓 I haven’t seen Lost Boys and Ted and Bill . Touching friendship with the brilliant Keanu Reeves. Amazing podcast Michael ad congrats well deserved on phone, i agree 💙👍 Glad to see Ryan ❤👋

[@anitaperovich2129]

OH WOW!😃Just so loved watching this interesting interview❤️👍It’s so nice knowing that Alex Winter is a down to earth person.💕🌟💕A GREAT GUY!!!😊

[@oscardavis3906]

Randy's singing voice was great in the elevator at Sophie K's in Daytona Beach, Florida filming Days of Thunder.

[@leannepritchett6323]

Really enjoying this interview so far. What an incredibly talented and kind man! Was great seeing you last weekend. Safest travels to you this week and thanks for being the best part of my day 🙏🏻 P. S. Loved hearing the vm from your friend Chris. Seeing the joy it brought you made my heart sing. You are the best. ❤️❤️

[@keanureevesccharles]

I’m saying a big thank to you for your continuous support and prayers throughout my movie 🎥 career, again I say thank you ❤ Hope you don’t mind where are you from??

[@roadcalledlife]

I think "funcomfortable" is a new favorite word. That's gonna get some use!

[@TECHNOIR]

Wow! I 100% percent did not know any of Alex’s theatrical background, but long known of his directorial stuff, eg Freaked. I honestly thought he was discovered by a casting agent who overheard him and Keanu goofing off in a Circle K? queue and was charmed. Well, learning all that was entertaining on its own!

[@dumbcat]

saw Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure in the theatre when it came out. saw it alone at a matinee. i was blown away and looked around like 'is anyone seeing what i am seeing here?' but of course i was like the only person in the theatre that day. i thought man i wish i could have seen this with one of my friends

[@donna25871]

One of your best podcasts Rosey (although they are all great). Love Alex in The Lost Boys.

[@jolabrese]

I love the "Invited on a train on a really sweet track" metaphor.

[@jongalvan7014]

Winter's doco on Frank Zappa is fantastic. Frank Z. is an unquestioned genius and Winters dives in with both feet...fearless as f*ck. A really good film.

[@Gutts31]

Remember him in Death Wish 3

[@crookedchicken]

Really enjoyed this one, I love the Bill and Ted movies. They were those movies that anytime you flipped thru the channels and saw that, that's what I watched. And I love Back in the Day, reminds me of I grew up in Indiana too.

[@jean-francoisjoanisse1445]

Been loving Michael since I heard his podcast the first time. But knowing he's a Depeche Mode fan makes me love him more.

[@Fettman89]

It's amazing how good Alex looks for his age, maybe he is a real vampire lol. I really enjoyed the third Bill and Ted movie, the prison song scene is one of my favorite scenes in recent years, just the whole muscle suits and hard edge was hilarious lol.

[@trevornicolas684]

Great interview 👍

[@lindamawdsley6130]

Alex is such a dedicated and conscientious man and obviously loves his profession which has given him the success he deserves. This was a very entertaining informative episode😊

[@jmhaces]

I am really happy to learn that Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves are almost as close as Bill & Ted.

[@PaulDowsettUK]

12:36 If you want to see one of the best child performances ever, I really recommend seeing, "Tiger Bay" with Haley Mills. She's absolutely awesome in it.

[@andrewgonzalez6208]

I don’t know what it is… but I’m really into listening to Alex Winter tell stories. And I generally like Michaels podcast

[@radionoakmont7756]

i saw an ad on vhs for that 17th century movie "one haunted summer" i think it was based on Mary shelly, and the inspiration for writing the story Frankenstein, they did another version of it later on called Gothic but no Alex Winter starring in it still looking for the haunted summer one hope they show it on Amazon Prime Mr. Winter thank you for all of your great contributions to all of the arts it is much appreciated by me sir. just watched the movie Haunted Summer on KZbin pretty good Alex plays Dr. Palidori for Lord Byron, it has some touching moments too and some naughty ones but man Mr. Winter plays a beautiful Acoustic guitar on the boat scene with Laura Dern singing a song to it really awesome it is really true to the original story of Mary Shelly.

[@edwarddisy9340]

Duuuude….i watched this pod cause im on a Jamie Kennedy kick right now. His pod is fantastic. I’m watching and I’m thinking I know this guy…..lex Luther smallville and sorority boys. I didn’t recognize you with hair for starters but the beard really through me off. lol. Love your work and that pod is right up there with some of the best. Thanks for putting this together. I really like all the stories that are kinda behind the scenes and seeing that you and other actors like you are normal people. Thanks man. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@christieroberts5839]

Love him always have. Such an amazing person!

[@keanureevesccharles]

I’m using this medium to appreciate and thank you for your continuous support and prayers throughout my movie 🎥 career once again thank you 🙏 Hope you don’t mind where exactly are you from??

[@heatherdale5571]

It's a total blast to do Shakespeare alone in my room. ❤️

[@Natura1Wyrm]

Great episode. What a thoroughly interesting bloke.

[@redd_81]

Thanks for reminding me that I still haven't seen Bill&Ted 3 yet 😅 about to fix that.

[@keanucharlesreeves423]

How are you today? I hope you keep enjoying my movies,so where are you from? And which of my films would you say is your favorite??

[@matman8812]

@@keanucharlesreeves423 whoa

[@mondomacabromajor5731]

Alex Winter is a very underrated actor - please go and watch the 1993 film 'Freaked' ... it is brilliant.

[@bellezaa735]

I love your Podcast. You are a great host. Your voice is so easing, it’s like hot cinnamon and vanilla tea. You are definitely a cozy living room.

[@davidgormley4419]

God I never thought about it but the thing would make an amazing theatre experience. Alex should make that happen!!! 😮

[@kevinkaatz883]

Again, Rosenbaum hits it out of the park with the guest. Not familiar with Winter, but dude is funny and these 2 had me LoL. And Keanu Reeves looks like he’s be cool, down to earth.

[@darnitthelma4247]

Same I had no idea he has acted since so young and that he has done anything other than lost boys & bill and ted😮shame on me!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Rosey! Thanks, Ryan! Thanks, Alex! 🎙 #InsideOfYouWithMichaelRosenbaum #MichaelRosenbaum #AlexWinter #BillAndTed #TheLostBoys1987

[@keanureevesccharles]

I’m using this medium to appreciate and thank you 🙏 for your prayers and support throughout my movie 🎥 career once again thank you 🙏 hope you don’t mind where exactly are you reaching out from??

[@ace360]

Omg Amazing guest!!! Michael 💙🤘

[@patrickellis3338]

Great show. Alex is one of the coolest. The Idiot Box on MTV was the best .

[@TheFROG338]

wow what a great human being.....we could all learns from him.

[@savage1469]

The Lost Boys is my favorite movie!