R. Brandon Johnson on Shake It Up, Zendaya & Hannah Montana

R.Brandon Johnson joins The Quinn Marr Show to talk about his journey into acting — from getting a later start due to a junior hockey career to eventually finding his place in Hollywood. Brandon reflects on his early break on One Life to Live, how that opportunity helped launch his career, and what it was like stepping into the world of daytime television before transitioning into Disney Channel. The conversation dives into his role on Hannah Montana, being part of the Jake Ryan love storyline, and what it was like working within one of the biggest teen shows of its era. Brandon also shares stories from playing the iconic show host Gary Wilde on Shake It Up, collaborating with Zendaya and Bella Thorne, and the energy behind that Disney Channel moment in time. He also opens up about what he's working on in 2026, how his career has evolved over the years, and what it's like looking back on the projects that shaped a generation. Watch / Listen: https://beacons.ai/thequinnmarrshow Subscribe for more nostalgic interviews every week! Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarr Instagram (Show): https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarrshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thequinnmarrshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequinnmarrshow #BrandonJohnson #ShakeItUp #HannahMontana #DisneyChannel #Zendaya #BellaThorne #MileyCyrus #OneLifeToLive #TheQuinnMarrShow #Nostalgia #PodcastLife