Seth Green: Always Performing

Seth Green (Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Austin Powers, Changeland), Mayim’s on-screen boyfriend from their Facts of Life days, stops by to discuss growing up in the entertainment industry alongside Mayim, his experiences with therapy and psychedelics, and why he has always strived to be a good human. He considers why his trajectory turned out so positive compared to other fellow child actors, why he thinks he may have undiagnosed ADHD, and how the condition has helped him in his life. Seth opens up about his experimentation with psychedelics in conjunction with mindfulness and research, how it taught him to detach from his ego and express his emotions, and the possible dangers of hallucinogens. He shares how therapy taught him to forgive his parents, why the search for the right therapist can be so frustrating, and the things that are currently on his self-improvement list. Seth discusses his relationship with marijuana and Mayim breaks down how cannabis can help with sleep-related issues.
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[@liveloveresell2886]

I started to love Seth when he played oz on Buffy. He’s such a dynamic talent. I’ve been a hardcore robot chicken and family guy fan. Seth is such a comedic treasure ❤

[@orland0110]

It is so cool that you have Seth Green on today's episode. You are doing such a great job with this podcast, and you are an amazing actress and amazing human being Mayim! My Tuesdays could not be better with your channel!

[@angelaholmes8888]

Love her podcast 😍

[@taesirejasper4267]

@@angelaholmes8888 Me, too, man!

[@taesirejasper4267]

You are doing so good, Mayim Bialik! I love you, girl!

[@kathikalinowski4550]

Isnt this the guy with kids behind his wall?

[@denisegamache6611]

Thank you for having Seth Green today. It was an awesome interview.

[@hirsch4155]

I like everything about this guy, the voice , the humor, the down to earthness and friendliness.

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

I would imagine most of Mayim’s audience is familiar with The Facts of Life. Lisa Whelchel’s character, Blair Warner, was not a “snobby christian conservative”. She was a snobby rich girl, a spoiled debutante. But she wasn’t overtly christian or religious. In fact there was an episode built around her lack of religion, where she gets into a conflict, one of many, with Jo (Nancy McKeon) over her own lack of belief in God spurred on by her parents’ divorce. Lisa herself became very religious in her own personal life, but the character of Blair was not.

[@rockstargirl213]

I remember seeing Seth Green in "Amazing Stories." TV series. He had a Caribbean babysitter who didn't take any nonsense to his cheeky behaviour. 🤣😂 Seth Green was the funniest kid I always wanted to hang out with. 😊

[@KristinM626]

"I've never mastered anything... none of its perfect, even if I'm describing it as my mantra." Love this thought & might need to steal it for myself.

[@2degucitas]

It's very honest and freeing.

[@AndreaAvila78]

Awww Seth Green! He's adorable!!! Great interview! Thank you!!!

[@lilNinga69]

I can not tell you how much this podcast spoke to me and I'm so glad i got to watch you guys talk about a lot of stuff that I seem to be experiencing in my own life.

[@nancun2837]

Having never done psychedelics, I find that a constant theme. Is the realization and ability of being one in the universe --- on a level that opens at a level that’s nots related to present mindfulness. Seth explained atoms of all that’s connected in this earth and the universe -- Has been explained to me over and over, by non famous people too. There must be something to that, even in ancient cultures

[@2degucitas]

I liked Seth before, but now I know him a little better and like him even more. What a smart, energetic, focused mensch. Yes, Seth, you are a mensch.

[@Z-Fan]

Always happy for Tues to see what you have for us!

[@reef.damsels.0f365]

Best podcast ever. So hooked that I binge watch/listen. Gets me through the day. :)

[@user-gt1wr1vh3i]

Seth Green has such great timing and is such a talented actor, from Byrds of Paradise to Airborne, Can't Hardly Wait, Enemy of the State, Austin Powers.... cool show Mayim

[@davidsahlem3149]

I needed this, what a great conversation to watch❤!

[@jennaa624]

i look forward to these episodes every week, thank you! ❤

[@itsjamylle]

Same here ☺️

[@charlotteharris8773]

I could really relate to the struggle of finding a therapist who really speaks to who and that you can develop a good relationship with, and also the importance of that - it’s taken me a long time! Really brilliant episode as always ❤️

[@szrnkabela]

Me too

[@leob4403]

Having good friends is far more important than any therapist.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Love seth green since he was on buffy the vampire slayer and the austin powers movies 😊❤❤❤

[@nicolewilliams2468]

What a great interview - thanks for sharing!

[@brianbrazill5821]

Such great chemistry, these two. And some good dish! I just wish that the commercial breaks were more strategically placed. Frequently, Green was cut off mid-sentence, and it totally deflated what he was trying to say.

[@ggood4339]

Isaac Kappy enough said

[@m_brokenleg]

Only popping up to tell Mayim she wears today exactly the MBB T-shirt that, in the biggest size available, hugged me every night as my new (from summer) fav pajamas! “It’s never too late to read the wise mottos & counsels written there” (hubby’s words before cuddling for the night..😅😂😂)

[@taesirejasper4267]

I can hear Chris every time in his voice just when he speaks! Great episode today here, Mayim!

[@marisamartinezolivera]

OMG! It’s Tuesday and I’m not able to fully watch MY podcast till next Sunday (because it’s not my fav podcast but THE ONE and ONLY podcast I’ve been ever able to watch to the point that has hooked me to it and made me an addict..a thing being a Mental Health related podcast is quite contradictory itself! Missing you guys! 💜Greetings from the powder snowed slopes! ❄️

[@ThymeKeeper]

It was a mind blower for me when I discovered Juliette Lewis was the daughter of the guy who played the sidekick Orville in the Clint Eastwood ape movies. They agreed with her being emancipated to make it easier for her to find work, which her father Geoffrey, being an actor, was sympathetic towards. I am a big fan of those dumb ape movies lol.

[@donnadelahanty9903]

I always loved Seth Green. I’m a ginger too. 😊 and he’s from Philly too?? Me too! Nice to see you Seth. Loved robot chicken. ❤❤❤

[@3roachkidsdhe]

Just watching Mayim’s comments on the drugs. I love that she is acknowledging the negative side effects of drugs. My brother in law and my step brother both had mental illness and both had mental breakdowns through pot usage. Maybe Seth doesn’t feel as positive as he seems if he needs drugs to put him to sleep and he is self medicating. I should have watched the rest before I commented but it was bothering me so much. Addiction is not fun for anyone.

[@leob4403]

Hollywood people are generally naive and don't realize the dangers of drug addiction, they even romanticize it

[@evelynmoyer9069]

Loved his performance in "America's Sweethearts" !

[@karenleemallonee684]

Absolutely loved Seth talking about the 50's diner...oh my goodness he was so excited, like a little kid!!! ❤️

[@csainphor]

I've loved Seth since Buffy. I've grown up watching you and Seth. This was great.

[@deborahdexter8571]

Great interview, you have such amazing guests and talk about all things in the human experience. I've leaned on your podcast to maintain my sanity as I just lost my boyfriend ( he passed away ) of 10 years to alcoholism. You and your guests have comforted me and educated me. Thanks much 🙏🥰🤗😎

[@MayimBialik]

So very sorry for your loss, Deborah. Thank you for sharing, and for being here with us. Sending you love and strength! 🧠🫶

[@kelleyaynne]

Watched the facts of life, to robot chicken with alotta Buffy and Blossom in there, thank you for dragging him on to your podcast!

[@brian52763]

this has been such a great interview!

[@MayimBialik]

Thanks so much, Brian!!!

[@3roachkidsdhe]

I am really surprised about how openly Seth talks about using drugs and that they were responsible for his realization at 16. He acts like it’s not a big deal to use drugs yet most people I know who have used drugs ended up having some kind of breakdown or getting in trouble with the law. Regardless of whether you get a “pure” drug or not, everyone reacts differently and taking even one drug one time can have negative effects on one’s physical and mental health. I am a mother of three and do not condone drug use unless you seek a doctors care. I’ve watched most episodes of this podcast but this one stood out to me for the way drugs were talked about so nonchalantly. Like if a young person is watching this and is thinking about trying a drug this makes it seem like it would be ok. This has been bothering me since yesterday so thought I would comment.

[@thegingergyrl455]

I love Seth Green! We are the same age and fellow gingers. Thank you ,Mayim, for this.😊

[@kissmygrassgarden5973]

Loved Seth since Radio days love him!

[@christinakoch2738]

Awesome guest! ❤

[@katherinew5041]

Love these conversations you create with this podcast.... How can there be a formula to life when we come in with different circumstances, have a different soul path, and are graced with archetypes to get us through this journey for however long our "contract" lasts. Our journey is unique to us like a fingerprint even though we have siblings in the exact same environment. Our lives are intimate but impersonal at the same time. There is one formula for us: Find what we are good at for the time we are here and share that to help heal others/the world even when we think we are not - we actually are helping to heal ourselves in the process.

[@dyskelia]

It’s so nice to see this guy again. I’m going to check out that Changeland movie

[@jess49497]

wow, what a wonderful channel, faithful follower, greetings from Mexico City, I really admire your work.... Muchas felicidades 👏👏👏👏

[@taras6578]

I love Seth Green. He is very funny. Love everything he has done.

[@marycoppin9040]

I enjoyed getting to know Seth Green. I’m happy that he has a wonderful relationship & career. I hope that As he is always looking within & learning he isn’t judge mental or thinks that “he talks too much”. He will never fit into certain boxes and it’s a wonderful thing. He has a big & busy brain & is not only vivacious but seems like a very decent & caring person & makes the world a better place by being in it. Blessings 🏄‍♀️🤗

[@m.l.bishop1914]

I just watched Seth's "Changeland." I must admit I was wary of it, thinking it was going to be another crass buddy movie. But I it was so thoughtful and nicely crafted. Really liked it.

[@itsjamylle]

I really enjoyed this episode! Seth Green has done TONS of amazing things but it was funny when you mentioned Crazy Ex-Girlfriend cause I instantly remembered the song “Tell Me I’m Okay Patrick” from the show 🤣!! He also collaborated with Rachel Bloom in the past and I would LOVE to see her as a guest here as well 🤞🏽🥰❤️ Thank you guys for another episode ❤️🇧🇷

[@RianShafer]

Good interview as always. My sister who has never been into drugs of any kind did take a couple puffs of pot for anxiety or just because... but it's a rare thing. What she does do every night is Gummies for sleep & she's happy with it. She has zero issues with it. I'd try it if I could but not smoking it, I quit many years back because the new strains are too strong for me & set off my panic buttons. I think there's a lot to be said about the good medicine being done in the field of making the products for sleep & pain & it's natural. I can't even do topicals for pain because of my Pain Management contract.

[@lynnj9721]

Not sure he wants to hear it, but I was definitely taken back to math class. He looks so much like his dad.

[@hayleywilkinson6990]

I'm new to your channel mayim and its wonderful its fantastic you have seth on I love him from his buffy the vampire slayer days

[@nathalieryan9912]

I think you're the one getting me through this holiday season, Mayim. 💕 (No pressure! 😂)

[@MayimBialik]

🙀🙌🫶

[@matiaspereira9382]

@@MayimBialik you're a really awesome actress Dr Bialik. I'm really happy you liked my comments thrice

[@mimmycal]

Love you two!

[@melissareid640]

Thank goodness that didn't happen to you or Seth. I adore you both. Theirs this thing where Seth was everywhere for like ever and he knows everyone. I was trying to tell my daughter of all the things you both have accomplished thank goodness for Google I can't remember it all! 💝🙏💝 the best part is you're happy and healthy. Still doing amazing things and stuff that brings you joy!! 💝🙏💝

[@kathikalinowski4550]

Ask the cards what Seth green does

[@sarahsmull5069]

i absolutely love this show we all have mental health issues we should all respect each other regardless

[@nicolemc8511]

Thank for the your experiences and opinions on marijuana. It is very helpful to me.

[@graffic13]

Dujour means freindship!!! I love Seth Green!

[@user-dg6jl5pk3n]

I really appreciate your helpful interviews. In regard to cannibis, Indica definitely works for my sleep, anxiety and pain, only as needed medication.

[@leob4403]

You don't need that crap, the best lifestyle is completely sober

[@user-dg6jl5pk3n]

I would use cannabis over any prescription medication on the market. At least it has fewer side effects.

[@terrihutson8941]

Funny, how I was introduced to Seth on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But that show was never mentioned.

[@HillzMinis]

Hi Seth. Please do tell us, what is your favorite meal? Better yet let me guess. You prefer chicken. Isn’t that right? Or is it pasta? PIZZA!! It has to be PIZZA! I remember when Isaac was alive, he did tell us “normies” SOOO much about you. Do you still have that private room in your house? That one, um I forget what you said it’s for, but that one room with Children’s beds? That one. Do you still have children there? Anyway, it was great to see you as it’s been years.

[@katiehanson6253]

I have a friend who made a tee-shirt, freshman year at SUNY Purchase.... that says.. LSD cured MY ADHD. He describes that experience, very much like Seth. I just find it really interesting, the research and reason behind the action.

[@slimsonite2111]

Ed Debevic's!!!!!!! Nostalgia just hit hard! Such a weird fun place 🥰

[@franciscafarfallina]

So cool I always say in "Wienerisch" which is so similar to Yiddish that someone or a place is "heimisch" you said "hemish" right, Mayim? Same thing with calling someone a real "Mensch".. Like Seth Green is indeed as well. It's just so heart warming.

[@jc6594]

Happy 50th Birthday Seth

[@hairiaasukaevangelion7304]

I Adore this Show About"Real"Star- People Stories Behind The Screen And Their Fame!!Wishing you a Better year,Thanks to Share All Those Stories even Many are Cruel:They Can Teach US,a lot.

[@technoir78]

Seth Green is amazing! Had crush on him when I first saw Airborne in the theater 1991 and always in so many fav movies, Can't Buy Me Love, Big Business and I still love The Facts of Life, Blair bought Eastland School because it was bancrupt.

[@lynnbrown9164]

Mayim I haven't watched this podcast yet (I atch all of them) but an interesting tidbit of info. Seth grew up in my neighborhood. He is younger than me but his dad, Herb Gershenfeld, tutored me in math. He was a great teacher and helped me pass Algebra!!

[@mrsnatarella]

Definitely not my 90s heart going wild! Loved Robot Chicken so much, but Seth will always have my heart as Scott Evil. ❤️ Btw, not me waiting patiently for the Austin Powers reboot/re-emergence phenomenon that has happened to all classics over the last several years. (Ghostbusters, Back to the Future etc)

[@sheliamoore3388]

I started going to therapy because I couldn't get enough sleep. I could go to sleep, but my brain would wake me up every night for HOURS, every night. Therapy has helped with that a great deal with this. My brain was very much like Seth's. It just wouldn't shut up because I have too much gong on in my life.

[@MayimBialik]

So glad it's been helping you, Sheila. Great job doing the work!!! 🧠🫶

[@leob4403]

Therapy is not the solution, you have to change your lifestyle and reduce chronic stress

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Awesome Episode! 👍👌 Robot Chicken lol He's An Awesome Guy 😎✊👊🍁♈

[@JamesHarris-ky3qb]

I feel like I catch a little bit of smart every time I listen to these. You're loved

[@MayimBialik]

That's our goal - thanks so much for watching, James!!! 🧠🫶

[@kjcoop03]

I so needed to se this today!! I am 56 yr old single woman with MS and can say that cannabis has been the only drug I can use now. I got sober in AA in 90 but found cannabis for my MS pain.

[@kjcoop03]

FYI my MS is now like a mild mushroom trip, I am now housebound but helped by others. I spent 13 yrs in therapy and dealt with my demons like PTSD

[@kjcoop03]

Spot on I feel like cannabis is the final drug answer for MS. FYI my parents were 70's Cal potheads

[@matiaspereira9382]

Hey Dr Bialik. I think I might have ADHD. I used to have trouble concentrating and I sometimes I'm unable to stop moving myself. Keep your good job Dr Bialik! You're my favorite actress ever! Nobody could've played Amy Farrah Fowler better than you!

[@cicelygardner2141]

I also have that that problem. Which is why I can watch her full video in one setting. I am not sure if I have ADHD or not.

[@matiaspereira9382]

@@cicelygardner2141 What happens to me usually happens to me when I daydream. I do admit I have also autism. If I remember correctly my parents told me I was diagonised with autism at age 2

[@cicelygardner2141]

@@matiaspereira9382 I daydream too. And it is really hard for me to focus on task that take a long time.

[@cicelygardner2141]

@@matiaspereira9382 I get bored really easy.

[@matiaspereira9382]

@@cicelygardner2141 I usually daydream acting in a Harry Potter reboot series playing Harry and I usually imagine main actors of Big Bang Theory playing villains

[@sallylistle108]

Just realized Seth Green is my spirit animal 🤣✨

[@valaribrainerd7381]

I think you passed over the most significant statement. Seth is an optimist. He is a positive thinker. (thoughts create) That effects everything. down to his drug use. Of course of he has had positive, mind-expanding drug experiences. That comes with being an optimist.

[@Tarets]

Legendary role in Mass Effect ❤

[@koolaid3816]

How fricken cool is Seth Green. Great show! One of my favorite podcast, you do an awesome job Mayim ❤️

[@mimmycal]

Watched his movie Changeland 2 nites ago. Sweet. Good scenery -- mellow ambiance.. it's for folks with an open heart.

[@HillzMinis]

@@mimmycal have any of you heard about Seth? By the look of the comments, my guess is no. I used to love Seth Green. So comical and he could make everyone laugh. Now that I know what I know, I’m nauseous when I see him or hear his name. What a damn shame and waste of good talent.

[@officialanimeboardgames]

꧁༒☬Seth☬༒꧂ Green is a cool individual. Enjoyed the 'brain talk'!

[@spikesecho724]

There is an INSANE number of commercials/ads on this thing

[@Eartheraeis]

How does one get in contact with Mayim's podcast people? I know some heroes who run a organization trying to improve the world mental health related but don't have much attention.

[@naynay3710]

Seth is also the voice of Jeff (Joker) Moreau in the video games for Mass Effect Trilogy

[@juliansappia3824]

I ❤ you Mayim

[@gardengirl4409]

I've always had a crush on Seth green 🥰 started on Buffy the vampire slayer

[@kainicole797]

I loved The Facts of Life!!! I don't remember the last episode though. I don't remember you or Molly being on there, but I haven't seen it in probably 20 years though. You and Molly Ringwald are two of my favorite actresses. I need to rewatch FOL now! Does anyone know if it's streaming anywhere?!?

[@3roachkidsdhe]

I didn’t remember either but I looked it up on KZbin and it kinda came back to me. It was a king time ago!

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

Molly Ringwald was on the first season. There were quite a few more girls in the lineup of Eastland School students in the beginning, and the main setting was the dorm where Mrs. Garrett was house mother. In the second season they retooled the show and reduced the cast to the main four girls and had them move into the room above the cafeteria, which was the format that became a hit. I think Molly came back for at least one small guest appearance in the second season. Then she moved on to the movies that made her famous.

[@kingkayla1073]

What are your thoughts on sleepytime tea (celestial brand)

[@shawnj.o.9887]

Issac Kappy had things to say about this man.

[@shawnj.o.9887]

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[@christinah7]

A mentally ill suicidal guy...😅

[@lordwalker71]

I think Dana Platos character from different strokes went to the facts of life school i think maybe just the first season and charlotte Reye ended up going to work there or at least thats what i remeber because i watched both shows.

[@gr23452]

Pretty sure I went to the same Jewish day camp as Seth’s mom worked. We grew up in close proximity & my older sibling was in drama where the shows he mentioned were put on. ( but he’ll always be Oz from Buffy to me;))

[@vargasfamily282]

57:36 Seeking visions is our American heritage.

[@AuntBeeDoesLife]

I just watched changeland I can relate so much to the base story line but my situation is slightly different and I have no money to go on vacation accept to drive to a friend's place and stay with fhem

[@garyatkins7142]

George Clooney was in the Facts of LIfe also

[@kevinl3892]

Love the Podcast so far. But do you have 2 separate mattress company sponsors in one Podcast? 😳! Get er done

[@SL1PSTAR]

The calibre of guests is off the chart ! Mayim.... 🤌

[@jennahell]

I miss Kappy.

[@begoniatabriz6828]

@mayim, you mention in a commercial that you cannot live without therapy. It it's true, this is not OK, it means you didn't heal a bit. I tried therapy and it's not for me. I chose energy work and I changed a lot inside. Still have work to do, but at least I made a huge leap from where I was.

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

You’re in no position to be assessing someone else’s mental health journey, especially not someone you do not know personally. Your experience, and what works for you, is for you. Hers is for her.

[@pqm2012]

Gosh I also cry if I try positive mantras or if people compliment me. Why!??? Lol

[@fabricio4794]

Breakyolik...Nice Brazil Soccer Team you are wearing Go Brazil...Go Hexa...Go Pelé...

[@troygroff4512]

I would love to see an interview with Juliette Lewis and also Kaley Cuoco. 🙏

[@aiko5435]

How come Nutrafol is only in America and not Canada

[@herahagstoz6934]

I was onboard with this podcast until the end when they correctly critiqued the use of pot as a sleep aid. Personally I can’t fall asleep when I’m high. It’s really difficult for me, maybe because I have an ADHD brain and I need my brain stimulated for it to actually relax lol. But my issue is not the explanation of the issues with pot for sleeping but the over reaction to its “dangers” in a way that seems more fear based than factual. In reality any sleep aid is more of a bandaid than a cure for insomnia because unless you are suffering from a severe form of insomnia from a lack of sleep chemicals being present in your body or the inability to respond to them properly all the benefits from all the different chemical sleeping aids are temporary fixes to get one through. Sleep deprivation is horrible and any new parent can tell you the horrors of the zombie like existence one experiences when you are getting in sync with your child’s sleep schedule. It can be brutal. It’s a dementia of sorts. But describing pot as a potential slippery slope is just not the same thing as ambien or valium or any other traditionally prescribed sleeping medication. Those are of an entirely different level than pot. I just don’t see the need for such a long form public service disclaimer here. ❤ Otherwise I am a huge fan of this excellent podcast and have been binge listening for a while now 😂

[@rebelwave100]

The sound was off and when I saw the screen, I thought she was interviewing Michael More, then I realised that it was Mayim. Not trying to be mean. Just a factual report of a moment that caught me off guard.

[@WillAH956]

Isaac Cappy has more important information for you to know about this man