Diaries of a Pretender

I watched all the Oscars best picture nominees except one. Tune in to this episode to find out which one of the nominated films I just could not watch and my thoughts on the other nine. I'm also googling as I go to let you know where you can watch each of the films, should you wish to partake.Also discussed: the unhinged livestreams on my TikTok for you page and an update on my documentary short.Shop the drink of the week, Three Spirit Livener and use code PRETENDER for 15% off your order!This episode released two days early on Patreon! Join for early access + exclusive content.Comment on this episode here.Don't forget to rate and review this podcast! It's an easy, free way you can help support the show.Follow on social media:Diaries of a Pretender InstagramDiaries of a Pretender on TikTokRaeden Greer on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

It's been 10 years since American Horror Story: Coven. I played one of Kathy Bates' Madame LaLaurie's daughters. I had two sisters, played by Ashlynn Ross and Jennifer Lynn Warren. This interview marks the first time the three of us have all been together in the last 10 years. We're talking all about our favorite memories from working on the show, our on-set injuries, the absurdity of playing some of the more outlandish scenes from the show (including one of Ashlynn's scenes that Ryan Murphy allegedly called "the most f*cked up thing" they had ever done), and what every transplant learns about the perils of smoking in California. We're also talking about what we've learned in the last 10 years about showbiz, life, and the big reason why actors make great directors.Join Patreon to support the show and see bonus videos from this episode: https://www.patreon.com/raedenSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@raedengreerWatch the full video of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i5_hJSf0-vAUse discount code PRETENDER at checkout for 15% off your order from Three Spirit Elixirs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode, I'm discussing my magical hat, my first trip to Vegas as a sober person, my end-of-year rituals for transitioning to the new year, and my feelings at the end of 2 years of working on a documentary I've finally finished. As always, I have a movie and drink of the week for you.Want to support the show? Have a request or a comment? Join me on Patreon for DM access and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/raedenUse discount code PRETENDER for 15% off Three Spirit Elixirs: us.threespiritdrinks.com/pretenderGet your own magical hat: https://amzn.to/3jlQzNLSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raedengreerFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

I'm talking about all my favorite horror movies across four different subgenres. If you're looking for something scary to watch, you've come to the right place.Don't forget to subscribe to the Foxy Foxy Films YouTube channel to see my new horror short HELLISH: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/foxyfoxyonyoutubeJoin Patreon for bonus episodes and more exclusive content!🔗 https://patreon.com/raedenFollow the show on Instagram for visuals of everything I discuss on the show:🔗 https://instagram.com/diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode, I'm discussing getting stung by bees and the home remedy I used involving a condiment, what I've learned from being sober for 2 years now, and recommending two great recent docu-series I'm loving. Also discussed: the problems I have with movie theater concession stand menus' evolution and people eating a cheeseburger in the theater. This episode's Movie of the Week is a comedy from 1992 currently streaming on HBO Max.Join me on Patreon for exclusive content: patreon.com/raedenFollow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

In a quest to quell my lower back pain, I started visiting a chiropractor and the experience was full of surprises. I also went for a massage and was unexpectedly assigned a male massage therapist who was peak uncomfortable energy. No drink of the week this episode but a great movie recommendation at the end, as always.Check out the Patreon: www.patreon.com/raedenFollow the show on Instagram: www.instagram.com/diariesofapretenderWatch clips on YouTube: www.tinyurl.com/raedenytGrab the merch: www.tinyurl.com/raedenmerch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

I really didn't wanna have to do this. But I have to talk about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial because the internet has forced my hand with its misinformation, misogyny, and the like.I'm talking about the smear campaign against Amber that has apparently been engineered by Depp's team, the audio recordings of Johnny yelling at Amber, his disturbing text messages, TikTok trends centering around mocking Amber and her alleged abuse, why the trial is set in Virginia, of all places, and my personal experience being in the same room as Amber.I'm also bringing you a NEW non-alcoholic drink of the week and it's my favorite NA beer, Athletic Brewing. Use my code to get a FREE six-pack when you order two (shipping is free): https://fbuy.io/athleticbrew/raedengreerDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretenderJoin the Patreon for exclusive content and access: Click Here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

Owen Harn is an actor with over 40 film and television credits. He's also a real-life Florida man and he's on an upcoming Netflix series called...well...Florida Man. We're talking about Florida, what it's like to be a regional actor outside New York and LA, his experience on True Detective (he was in that famous six-minute tracking shot), and what happened after Jason Statham told him he wasn't drowning him properly on the set of the movie Homefront.This might be my favorite episode yet! What do you think?Support the show: Exclusive content and accessBuy me a non-alcoholic beer on Venmo: @raeden-greerBuy the merchWatch show clips on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

One late night in 2015, I was bartending in New York City. In walked a Swedish young man with the look to match—blonde-haired and blue-eyed—and opened a tab with a credit card bearing only the initials GM. We struck up a fast friendship; he told me he worked for a socialite in the city. It wouldn't be until four years later that Rasmus saw Ghislaine Maxwell on the news and realized he was unwittingly involved in a tangled web of deceit.This is our conversation about what he saw, heard, and remembers about his time living with Ghislaine at her Upper East Side townhouse back in 2015 and the mechanics of her system to acquire young Swedish men to live with and work for her.Watch this episode on YouTube: tinyurl.com/raedenytJoin Patreon for bonus content from this episode and more: patreon.com/raeden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I'm talking about my recent nose surgery (rhinoplasty), the question I keep getting about my acting career, how Joe Rogan has proved that more isn't always more, and the new movie studio being built in space. Also discussing my investigative work and the word gumshoe.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Join Patreon for bonus content: patreon.com/raedenBuy me a non-alcoholic beer: Venmo @raeden-greerFollow on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

It's all yellow today because that's the vibe but also because that's the color of all the food on the Thanksgiving dinner plate in the South. Discussing cultural differences in the holiday celebrations across different parts of America, as well as the age-old question: why do people walk into a movie halfway through and sit down like that's normal? Also talking about Taylor Swift's album re-release and the angry comments it spurred from some people online, my heartbreak over the Julius Jones and Kyle Rittenhouse cases, and a movie of the week that inspires empathy.NEW MERCH: https://tinyurl.com/raedenmerchPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/raedenSubscribe to my YouTube for video clips from the show!Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

Inspired by a fan mail, I'm recounting my all-time favorite memory of horrific turbulence on a flight. I'm also discussing the turbulent aftermath of going public with a big story in the press. Also touching on the worst Macbook ever made—the 2017 edition which saw Apple remove all the ports for no discernible reason—which I happen to own.Love the show? Support me and this work by joining at patreon.com/raedenSubscribe to my YouTube for full video episodes!Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode, I'm discussing a wild experience with an edible and the possibility that self-care has gone too far. As always, I have an alcohol-free drink and movie recommendation for you.Join me on Patreon for exclusive content!Subscribe to my YouTube for full video episodes!Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

Today I'm talking about my recent trip to Texas which was...full of surprises, a mystery at my local CBD store, some strange synchronistic events, and the new Spike Lee documentary. Also discussed: the strangeness of the internet and how I posted a funny cat video while uncontrollably sobbing. As always, I have a (Texas-themed) movie and alcohol-free drink recommendation for you.Don't forget to rate and review!Join me on Patreon for exclusive content!Subscribe to my YouTube for full video episodes!Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

The Jeopardy guy got fired for using pejorative terms against females 10 years ago. And South Park—after 23 seasons of outrageous insults and slurs against just about everyone—just won a $900 million deal for streaming. Does it make sense? Not really.Also discussed: my virtual callback for a national commercial, going to the movies to see The Green Knight and Old, and not celebrating my birthday this year because what would I even do?As always, I have an AF drink and a movie of the week for you.Join me on Patreon for exclusive content!See full video episodes on my YouTube channelFollow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

Is living life on your own terms the ultimate freedom, even if it means you never achieve conventional markers of success like money and recognition? A question for artists, especially timely when considered alongside the newest statistics on rent prices in America. Also discussed: are we supposed to have "plans" again already? Because I don't.As always, I have an alcohol-free drink and movie of the week recommendation for you.Join me on Patreon for exclusive content!Subscribe to my YouTube for full video episodes and more!Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever wanted to find a creative partner, bandmate, or a business partner but didn't know where to look? Well, you could always try a dating app. On this episode, my partner Christian Wallace and I are discussing the story of how we met, how we started working together, and exchanging stories of times we ended up on the cutting room floor when working as actors. I'm also giving updates on all the cool new stuff I've been working on and, of course, a drink and movie of the week for you.Join me on Patreon for exclusive content!Check out full video episodes and more at: www.youtube.com/user/raedengreerDon't forget to join the SOBER CURIOSITIES Facebook group and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube to stay up to date on my latest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

George Van Tassel built the Integratron in the 1950s. It was a dome-shaped building situated in the desert that was meant to bestow immortality upon the humans who entered it. It was never completed, as Van Tassel died suddenly when the structure was at 90% completion. Before he died, he said aliens had beamed him into a spaceship and told him he had to build it. Am I a ufologist now? Maybe.I'm also discussing some thoughts about positivity and the law of attraction, spurred by someone trying vigorously to sell me a life insurance policy. Also discussed: can you watch disturbing, gory horror films and listen to angry music while remaining a positive and happy person?As always, I'm giving a tasty alcohol-free drink recommendation and a movie of the week.Join me on Patreon for exclusive content!Check out my YouTube for full video episodes!Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode includes an Oscar recap, my all-consuming efforts to look decent, wondering if I'm too calm, and problematic Yelpers. Also discussed: how noisy an environment instantly becomes at the moment you start shooting something.Join me on Patreon for exclusive content!Follow the show on Instagram where I post extra/curated content from each episode: @diariesofapretenderSubscribe to my YouTube for full video episodes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe

What does it mean to be California sober? I'm talking about that and the Demi Lovato documentary on today's episode. Also discussed: a real-time drink review of HopTea, the music they play in the grocery store, a story about starfish, and UFO sightings.Join me on Patreon for exclusive content!Check out my YouTube to see the video version of this episode!Follow the show on Instagram: @diariesofapretender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Diaries of a Pretender at diariesofapretender.substack.com/subscribe