Ep. #9 | "Far From Homeless" w/ Jacob Batalon

This podcast episode features actor Jacob Batalon, who plays Ned Leeds in the Spider-Man films. Batalon shares his journey to becoming an actor and emphasizes the importance of living one's best life and ignoring naysayers. The podcast also delves into representation and diversity in the Marvel film "Spider-Man," as well as the possibility of Ned Leeds becoming Hobgoblin in the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home movie. Batalon expresses his desire to portray villainous characters and highlights the transformative power of dark roles. The episode also discusses the influence of Hollywood agents, the pressures that Asian families often put on their children, and the speaker's love for cats.