Thom Mathews - Interview on The RockStop with Chris Contra

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Actor Thom Mathews talks with Chris Contra about his film/TV career, staying sane in Hollywood, his life outside of showbiz and much more. *Timestamps below
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Current state of mainstream movies
4:49 - TV career
7:12 - Investing into the characters
8:56 - Getting the part of Freddy in Return of the Living Dead
12:43 - The humor in Return of the Living Dead
17:53 - Friendship with James Karen
21:34 - Life outside of acting/Carpentry/The Osbournes
26:42 - Friday the 13th: The Video Game & Famous F13 Coat
29:52 - Ron Palillo/Never Hike Alone
34:20 - Friday the 13th sequels/Jason Lives behind the scenes
39:41 - Soundtracks/Rock music discussion
41:51 - Typecasting discussion
45:53 - Current projects (Killer Therapy/Warpath)
50:21 - Not getting the role
54:50 - Wrap-up
Interview recorded on 4/16/2020

Пікірлер: 100

  • @TimothyStapay
    @TimothyStapay4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview Chris! I love the easy-going rapport you have with all your guests! This one has such a relaxed atmosphere; like you guys were just sitting around having a beer and talking about nostalgic Hollywood moments! Your show is really Pure Americana! ~~ Tim

  • @SelfHealingGod
    @SelfHealingGod4 жыл бұрын

    I wish Thom make comeback. Honestly for me Chris. When I watch a movies with all fresh teens is always annoying, always this need of a veteran actor to carry a film...So much details you covered....TQ Chris...

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    Your voice relaxes me Chris ...you truly make your guests and us listeners feel at home ... guess I now have to rewatch Return of the Living Dead ...a generous interview ...regards to Thom

  • @LadyRain_Musicofficial
    @LadyRain_Musicofficial4 жыл бұрын

    WOW great guest. You always have only the best... Thank you so much Chris!!! See Dark Tower...Matthew McConaughey 👍👍

  • @moodyblooms
    @moodyblooms4 жыл бұрын

    "Be calm, be confident, and just relax"....best advice ever!!! Watch/listen in full as always my dear!! Take care Chris!!

  • @VERMISIMILITUDE
    @VERMISIMILITUDE4 жыл бұрын

    He was class in Return Of The Living Dead! He was a great character actor! I’m really hoping you are staying safe my amazingly talented friend!!!! Your calming demeanour on mic is actually really needed right now.... I’m listening to you while in my morning workout in my home gym. I’ve just recovered from the dreaded C virus as I’m a nurse... & I can 100% GUARANTEE you that your channel, YOUR drive for amazing interviews has helped me. I really do respect you Chris as a professional!

  • @jeffreyhartmannmusic
    @jeffreyhartmannmusic4 жыл бұрын

    Strong work Chris!!!!....always a blast to tune in my friend.....stay safe Amigo....jeff

  • @ToddAutry
    @ToddAutry4 жыл бұрын

    And once again Contra does not disappoint in finding great people to interview. Loved this. Thanks for these interviews! We all learn fascinating stuff during them.

  • @1MightyR
    @1MightyR4 жыл бұрын

    So incredible! You must have some amazing contacts to get these claasic stars! I would be stumbling, And awe struck! Great interview Chris! You da' Boss!🔥😊

  • @FairyFrequencyASMR
    @FairyFrequencyASMR4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview with Thom Mathews! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend ♡

  • @turtledrum7386
    @turtledrum73864 жыл бұрын

    Good morning, Chris. Fine interview with Thom. You've got the perfect voice for making your guests and listeners feel terrific about being with you for the interview. Stay safe out there!

  • @MaxivanJoy
    @MaxivanJoy4 жыл бұрын

    congratulations to 2200plus ,chris..you rock it!always a pleasure to be here

  • @FITNESSMAGNITUDEPamelaGilbert
    @FITNESSMAGNITUDEPamelaGilbert4 жыл бұрын

    Chris that was a superb interview! You have an awesome and relaxed sounding voice...very nice. You are a great listener and Thom just flowed so comfortably with you. You ask good questions and they all seem to open up to you. Thom's background was interesting with his grandfather doing carpentry in the studio. Hmmm so he has a game? Cool. Seems like a very humble nice guy and famous actor! Great job! LIKE👍😎🙋‍♀️⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤

  • @Dman52Drones
    @Dman52Drones4 жыл бұрын

    Holy smokes ! Return of the Living dead and Friday the 13th ! I have to admit I didn't recognize the name Thom Mathews until I saw his picture . Another great interview Chris ! Stay safe and well buddy !!

  • @DowntheWrabbitHole
    @DowntheWrabbitHole4 жыл бұрын

    This guy sounds like an every day, regular guy, not someone who's been in a string of blockbuster, classic horror films. I haven't seen all of them, those movies actually freak me out too much, but so cool that you got to just sit and shoot the breeze with him! :)

  • @ItStartsWithAStep
    @ItStartsWithAStep4 жыл бұрын

    Great interview I find your voice so relaxing reminds of the comfort I feel listening to the radio all snuggled up with the rain outside. Thanks for sharing this Chris x

  • @GimmeMoeDrums
    @GimmeMoeDrums4 жыл бұрын

    Chris this is awesome! As a horror flick fan, this interview was KILLER! No pun intended! I remember Thom is these movies and brings back memories of watching these a zillion times growing up. You have a unique way of doing awesome interviews and building that rapport with people. Definitely keeps the viewer entertained. Really enjoy your interviews! Keep up the awesome work! 👊🏻

  • @one_point21_gigawatts
    @one_point21_gigawatts4 жыл бұрын

    Great interview, the conversation just flowed. Keep up the great interviews! 🤟😁

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos4 жыл бұрын

    Very cool that you got in contact with Thom. We remember hum from Return Of The Living Dead. The industry is changing for sure not just with Netflix but all the new platforms. And now after this situation is over, I wonder what's going to happen with theaters. Glad he has a fall back plan and that he's staying busy.

  • @PandaJockSlots
    @PandaJockSlots4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris! Awesome interview! I remember Thom from all the Friday the 13th movies! Hope you’re having a great and safe week buddy! 🐼🐾👍

  • @NameItBuildIt
    @NameItBuildIt4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview. You really do a wonderful job and you can tell everyone is so comfortable working with you! I love hearing behind the scenes about music and movies as I worked in the music industry also. Great job man😎

  • @StaceyHein
    @StaceyHein4 жыл бұрын

    This is literally so cool! I love hearing about behind the scenes👏 and you are definitely a good host, the convos always seem so causal and natural🤩

  • @TravelwithTommy
    @TravelwithTommy4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful interview of Thom Mathews. Really enjoyed this Chris. Hope you have a great week my friend.

  • @denisesorchidparadise1411
    @denisesorchidparadise14114 жыл бұрын

    That was another excellent interview Chris, a down to earth, relaxed conversation between two great guys, I love the quote Be calm, be confident, be yourself and relax, it's good advise for me! take care,

  • @VERMISIMILITUDE
    @VERMISIMILITUDE4 жыл бұрын

    Wow he born on Hollywood Boulevard?!!! Wow!!! Great interview as always so far Chris!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy
    @Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy4 жыл бұрын

    Great interview and I really like how you break down all the sections with the timestamps! Yes these are very uncertain times right now and we really have no idea what's to come so its hard to plan events

  • @LeeBillinghamTabanaArt
    @LeeBillinghamTabanaArt4 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Chris. Thom is cool. Loved Return of the Living Dead and yes. this world at the moment is just like a movie Thom would star in 🙂🙂🙂

  • @TheMaskedDrummer
    @TheMaskedDrummer4 жыл бұрын

    Very cool interview Chris. It's amazing that he worked with the Osbournes that's very cool. And make quite a few movies. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and healthy out there. Greetings from Texas 👍

  • @RCsBigAir
    @RCsBigAir4 жыл бұрын

    Earlier in this interview, you talked about how Thom would really invest into his characters. I had never really thought about that too much, but I have wondered if that ever happens with actors. Sounds like it does. Makes me wonder if that contributed to Heath Ledgers passing. It was pretty cool that he has a video game based on a character he played. Fun interview.

  • @shamsvlog1693
    @shamsvlog16934 жыл бұрын

    Great interview as always.. and you have a great voice.. keep it up Chris.. have a great day.. stay safe and God bless🙏💗

  • @ASMRSouthernBell
    @ASMRSouthernBell4 жыл бұрын

    You never disappoint💖💖💖

  • @tomdandymusicandeverythingelse
    @tomdandymusicandeverythingelse4 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Chris... Nice to listen and get some great information about the music industry....Great... Keep up the great work 👍 👍 👍 Tom Dandy

  • @YummyItFood
    @YummyItFood4 жыл бұрын

    OMG, it's Tommy Jarvis & Freddie haha. Great interview. I always love it when celebrities are nice and funny in interviews, it makes them more relatable and down to earth. You always have a way to make people feel comfortable and open up to you. Awesome job! 👍LIKE #55

  • @AlphaTraveler1
    @AlphaTraveler14 жыл бұрын

    You always do a great job with your ROCKStop videos Chris. Keep on ROCKING IT. LIKE 29 for you my friend.👍👍👍

  • @Songmandave1
    @Songmandave14 жыл бұрын

    great behind the scenes stories.. love the movies he was in...New Wave Dave

  • @chasharper
    @chasharper4 жыл бұрын

    Chris, Great interview my friend enjoyed the wonderful questions you asked. Big like 48 here hope you have a wonderful day my friend. 👋😀

  • @HerDestiny
    @HerDestiny4 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Always good to hear from these actors and what they've been up to. Enjoyed Return of the Living Dead. 🎥 Thumbs up. 👍 . 🤗

  • @HerDestiny

    @HerDestiny

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ChrisContra 🤗💖

  • @LevelUpYourLife
    @LevelUpYourLife4 жыл бұрын

    Hello my friend, I am glad to hear you are doing well and thank you for this interesting interview! Blessings to you!

  • @thbeautyinbalance
    @thbeautyinbalance4 жыл бұрын

    Although I am not familiar with his work, it is really cool to learn more about them as people rather than seeing them as characters. Now I really want to watch Return of the Living Dead! Also very cool segmenting/timestamps!

  • @ChrisContra

    @ChrisContra

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's really cool to hear! Thanks a lot!

  • @simonandthelyricalpoets
    @simonandthelyricalpoets4 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent interview Chris. i really enjoy the rapport you have in your interviews, which puts the interviewee at ease. Keep up the great work my friend, and stay safe 🙂🎸🎹🎵

  • @ChillHeal
    @ChillHeal4 жыл бұрын

    I like this dude! Return of the Living dead had an awesome soundtrack!

  • @ChrisContra

    @ChrisContra

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, totally! Thanks for listening

  • @KyleWalz
    @KyleWalz4 жыл бұрын

    Cool to listen to Thom. Interesting about being born on the boulevard and things.

  • @marshp3729
    @marshp37294 жыл бұрын

    I love the return of the living dead the movie! Thom Mathews is such a great actor 😘 nice Interview cris! I love your voice

  • @reddecember02
    @reddecember024 жыл бұрын

    I like Thom's quote " Be calm, be confident, sit back and relax." Things will fall into place. Nice how he decided to do the horror film conventions. He likes to interact with the fans. That was a cute story about that young fan who found him on the set and gave that message. Cool he's still involved with a ton of projects. I have seen his character in The Friday the 13th games. Gave a full view. Chris will you call him back tomorrow? Lol

  • @Lisa777Thereisabetterway
    @Lisa777Thereisabetterway4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris! Awesome interview!! Sounds like Thom has had some good times in Hollywood! Hugs

  • @RichRawDawgdrums
    @RichRawDawgdrums4 жыл бұрын

    Cool interview! I definitely remember Return of The Living Dead, I watched it a lot on VHS but forgot he was in Jason movies.

  • @AnthonyMurphy1981
    @AnthonyMurphy19814 жыл бұрын

    It's great how you get all these great people for interviews. Awesome interview and awesome channel. Cheers Chris.

  • @EmeryIsland
    @EmeryIsland4 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff! Always insightful! I hope you guys are doing great and staying safe. Love to you.

  • @JudzTV1
    @JudzTV14 жыл бұрын

    The Rock stop So wonderful And good Interview Boss

  • @TheBroccoliKing
    @TheBroccoliKing4 жыл бұрын

    Great interview - really enjoyed this Chris 👍 22 - Have a very happy day! Take care! 🦋🐝

  • @Hey_its_Dre
    @Hey_its_Dre4 жыл бұрын

    Chris - enjoyed listening to this. It was a great interview and I appreciate how easy the conversation always flows between you and your guests. It feels very natural and unforced. You always ask them great questions (like the - do you take characters home with you?) You have a relaxing voice and keep up the great interviews! Something I’ve wondered with all the interviews you’ve done - is it hard to link up and convince people to be interviewed or are most guests open to being interviewed?

  • @SoundLegion
    @SoundLegion4 жыл бұрын

    Chris you really get some cool people on, always interesting learns taking a peak in here. bless Huge shouts to Thom for sharing some big moments here. Friday the 13th is all time fav for me in the genre' classics

  • @weedyguitarstudio1715
    @weedyguitarstudio17154 жыл бұрын

    Loved The Return of the living Dead it was funny as hell lol and of course Friday the 13th I love em all great interview brotha Chris Rock On 😎🤘✌️❤️ stay safe!!Shudder is a great App for Horror movies I have that big horror fan👍

  • @RedNitrate
    @RedNitrate4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview as always Chris. Love these. Big like and a full watch from me.

  • @maxwashingtonmusic7000
    @maxwashingtonmusic70004 жыл бұрын

    Cool interview!....wow, born on Hollywood Boulevard!...that is cool...he was destined to be an actor.....Conan was born on a battlefield.......I remember enjoying Return of the Living Dead.......gonna put that on my re watch list.......my Grandma loved Falcon Crest....... .......I love horror movies...some recintish great ones are Devil's Candy and Terrifier......peeps are raving about Midsommer.....I'm gonna watch that soon.....I'm gonna listen to more of this later..

  • @disfoodievideos1470
    @disfoodievideos14704 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview Chris I remember him from the Friday 13 th movie I hope your staying safe

  • @PeachyEats
    @PeachyEats4 жыл бұрын

    That’s really awesome he’s stayed close with cast members

  • @verca422
    @verca4224 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I enjoyed this interesting interview. Thanks friend. Stay safe and well !!!

  • @cherylatkinson6060
    @cherylatkinson60604 жыл бұрын

    love this movie "Return of the Living Dead" I can watch it over and over Thom Matthews is an awesome horror flick actor enjoying all these back stories fantastic interview

  • @SpainFlower
    @SpainFlower4 жыл бұрын

    I've got a chance to know Thom Mathews with your show, cool guy :)

  • @VeronikaWen
    @VeronikaWen4 жыл бұрын

    Really cool interview🤩👍super

  • @treasurehuntfoodies
    @treasurehuntfoodies4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris!! Great interview, I love all those zombies movies!! Another good one!!

  • @steenbeanl7170
    @steenbeanl71704 жыл бұрын

    Return of the Living Dead! Omg..that movie lol Great interview😊

  • @rosemacaron4828
    @rosemacaron48283 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Chris! I would love to hear something from Metallica, Placebo, Garbage or Slipknot!!! 😉👍🏻

  • @TheArtZombie
    @TheArtZombie4 жыл бұрын

    Nice interview, totally enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!

  • @joeybaloney
    @joeybaloney4 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Thanks

  • @bubblesbutterfly1235
    @bubblesbutterfly12353 жыл бұрын

    This is so cool. I had the biggest crush on Freddie in Return of The Living Dead. My step sister, her in-laws are in the credits somewhere in the original VHS release because they contributed money for this movie. I don’t know if you can find that original thing but their last name was Kash. I still have this movie on VHS… even to this day....this movie still scares the heck out of me. I love it!!! I think we were able to get a copy before its release. Because I never actually saw it at the movies. I think I was 13 or 14 years old when I saw it. What an impact it had. The medical examiner in this film did a fantastic job! I’m gonna Google him in a second because he was so good so amazing😅 I wanted to be a medical examiner after that. and I actually rode with the M.E’s office at the age of 19. That was here in Austin Texas. And then I realized what dead people actually smell, look like and die from .and then I was over it. Yikes ... what a horrible sad experience I wouldn’t wish on anybody. But I definitely give kudos to those who do that kind of work.

  • @ChrisContra

    @ChrisContra

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's an awesome story! I'll check the end credits, next time I watch it.

  • @kittysushi4402
    @kittysushi44024 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview! Hope u guys stay safe and healthy.

  • @Viper6-MotoVlogger
    @Viper6-MotoVlogger4 жыл бұрын

    Always a well presented and professional interview bro. Be safe and stay healthy 👍

  • @MsMinglifestyle
    @MsMinglifestyle4 жыл бұрын

    another great piece~

  • @timehasbeenkind
    @timehasbeenkind4 жыл бұрын

    Great topic! Great Interview! #64!

  • @2020SCRATCHERS
    @2020SCRATCHERS4 жыл бұрын

    You always do great interviews. Great job.

  • @NaturePulse
    @NaturePulse4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful interviews here, this is my fifth video on your channel that I've seen, I keep track! ;)

  • @ChrisContra

    @ChrisContra

    4 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @MissGamSurvives
    @MissGamSurvives4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview.. Enjoyed ! 😊👍

  • @iseemonkeys7190
    @iseemonkeys71904 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Enjoyed from start to end. :)

  • @homeiswhereourheartis
    @homeiswhereourheartis4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview dude ✌🏻

  • @BrandonTanksleyDrums
    @BrandonTanksleyDrums4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Chris

  • @angieslifetherapy6999
    @angieslifetherapy69994 жыл бұрын

    Interesting interview. Yeah it's cool to check out some original stuff over remakes sometimes.

  • @we_are_the_wesners
    @we_are_the_wesners4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview!

  • @TeamTerrill
    @TeamTerrill4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, rocking channel my friend... Here to support! I hit the sub, awesome interview! Like 77

  • @deevzzevde7792
    @deevzzevde77924 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! 👍

  • @tashashaback
    @tashashaback4 жыл бұрын

    that was really fabulous

  • @flyns4361
    @flyns43614 жыл бұрын

    Cool interview! 👍

  • @YesKitchen
    @YesKitchen4 жыл бұрын

    Really entertaining video . Nice to hear

  • @zeno476
    @zeno4764 жыл бұрын

    awesome interview, you're so good, take care

  • @LarissaKaiowaCreations
    @LarissaKaiowaCreations4 жыл бұрын

    super interesting interview chris, nice chat :)

  • @lornathomson7626
    @lornathomson76264 жыл бұрын

    This is so good! I hope your having a nice day😁

  • @vangiehossi
    @vangiehossi4 жыл бұрын

    well done my friend awesome ;))

  • @CravetoCook
    @CravetoCook4 жыл бұрын

    great video👍🏻👍🏻 keep up

  • @domicadom8865
    @domicadom88654 жыл бұрын

    Great video😊💟

  • @artsandnature7811
    @artsandnature78114 жыл бұрын

    Good job 😍👏

  • @MarisasMoonlitCreations
    @MarisasMoonlitCreations4 жыл бұрын

    Hi there. Wow your channel is amazing!!!!!

  • @MarisasMoonlitCreations

    @MarisasMoonlitCreations

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ChrisContra you're very welcome👍😊

  • @mathewsalter7938
    @mathewsalter79384 жыл бұрын

    Cool channel Chris bew sub here

  • @DpuckFishingandOutdoors
    @DpuckFishingandOutdoors4 жыл бұрын

    I agree about movies right now. I am sick of Marvel movies.

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