Kevin Bacon: Dream Big, Work Small

Today's guest has been a fixture in our cultural fabric since 1984, when he danced his way into our hearts with Footloose. Since then, he has become known for stretching himself into such varied characters, both comedic and dramatic, in so many films, including an astounding number of them with the elite of the elite in terms of actors and directors, that he inspired a board game called "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon". Using his fame to raise money for, and shine light on, issues that are near and dear to him, Bacon has not allowed it to interfere with his more than three decades-long marriage to actor Kyra Sedgwick and the raising of their children. He also has a deep love for music and joined forces with his musician brother in the mid-90's to form The Bacon Brothers. In this very candid, down-to-earth conversation, we get into all the above and more, as well as the virtues of hard work, longevity, and the surprising lack of certainty that fame and fortune bring to anyone who has committed to a life as an actor. It is not the critic who counts. If you’ve been knocked down... get up, dust yourself off, and get back in the arena. If you want to give back, share this with someone who could use it and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, so more people can find this show and benefit from these conversations. If you dig the show, click the link below for our new 10,000 NOs Insiders Community to learn how you can make this experience 3D by hopping on intimate, weekly Live video calls with Matt, including monthly drop-ins with some of his badass past-guests & VIP friends. SHOW LINKS: 10,000 NOs: THE BOOK JOIN THE 10,000 NOs TRIBE FOLLOW MATT ON SOCIAL 10,000 NOs INSIDERS GUEST LINKS: IMDB FILM/TV CREDITS INSTAGRAM (@KEVINBACON) TWITTER (@KEVINBACON) SIXDEGREES.ORG