Brentley Gore - aka California Dreams' Matt Garrison

Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams.      He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb.      Brentley also discusses the reasons behind why he left the show in unhappy circumstances after two seasons - and how he came to make peace with his decision.      He explains how he turned to music and how despite facing several unlucky setbacks, he persevered with his passion and has finally released a collection of songs in an album almost 30 years in the making.      Plus he talks about reuniting with the California Dreams Band, reveals a tricky encounter with Mickey Rourke and spills the beans on his day at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's wedding!      *Please note this episode contains one instance of swearing*     =====      Brentley's album, At The Ready, is out now. You can find out more information at brentleygore.com      You can also find out when the California Dreams Band are playing in a town near you at californiadreamsband.com =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop