Tis Your Man from California Dreams- Jay Anthony Franke!!...

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Surf dude. With attitude. Kinda groovy.Ever wondered what life was really like for the stars of the hit 90s teen sitcom California Dreams? In this episode, it's a candid chat with Jay Anthony Franke, famously known to millions of fans as the leather-jacket-wearing heartthrob Jake Sommers.Jay opens up about his sudden rise to fame, transitioning overnight from rationing packet ramen to becoming a household name. But teen stardom came with a dark side. In this deeply honest interview, Jay shares his struggles with heavy partying and drugs in Hollywood, and why he ultimately made the life-saving choice to walk away from the acting industry entirely.We chat:The Behind-the-Scenes Music Secret: Jay reveals the shocking truth that his character's singing voice on the show A Second Wave of Fame: Jay discusses his massive transition into voice acting for iconic, BAFTA-winning video games like Deus Ex.Life in Australia Today: What his life looks like now, living down under and working a successful tech job for Blackmagic Design.Come follow us:Follow Jay Anthony Franke on Instagram: @JayAnthonyFrankeFind Jay on Facebook: Jay Anthony FrankeSubscribe to the Podcast on your player now!Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/tisyourselfpodcastIf you loved taking this nostalgic trip down memory lane, please follow the show and leave us a 5-star review! Your support helps other 90s kids find us.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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