What You Don’t Know About Nathan Fillion and Me | The Way I Heard It

Nathan Fillion, star of The Rookie, Castle, Firefly, and my neighbor from the ‘90s stopped by to catch up and reminisce. We shared stories of a steamy New York apartment, adventures with a mycologist’s daughter in the snow, and burritos served by Alan Tudyk. Nathan also opened up about working with Steven Spielberg, his secret for overcoming nerves, and how he felt humbled on Wisteria Lane.

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[sogwatchman]

Less of a podcast and more like hanging out listening to two friends tell stories. Wow thank you

[mephInc]

I will be forever angry about Firefly.

[benthompson]

Wow. Two of my favorite people having a conversation.

[mwhyte]

Watching Mike Rowe and Nathan Fillion talking and finding out they're old friends and listening to them sounding like just two regular Joe's and laughing and reminiscing about old times and stupid stunts that old friends do was great. Made my day.

[SomeCallMeCasey]

I met Nathan Fillion at Emerald City Comic-Con April 2016. I was wearing his “I Shoot First” charity shirt and wanted him to sign it, but felt weird asking. First thing he did at the meet and greet was thank me for donating and leaned over to sign my shirt. Later at the photo-op he signed the other side. One of the most positive interactions I’ve ever had with a celebrity or someone I admired their work.

Stay shiny captain tight pants.

[KnowItall-crcz]

I will never forget when i met nathan. It was many years ago in Edmonton South Best Buy. He was in town for the Christmas holiday season. He wasnt uber famous like now but firefly was out and popular and i think he was just about to start Castle.

I had the opportunity to speak with him as he was shopping for an xbox 360 for a gift. I was the sales manager of the store at that time and no one wanted to help him so i did. He was such and down to earth person and i was so appreciative of him just chatting with me.

At that time my wife and i were going through some really hard time that when i got home, she went on facebook to thank him. He responded! We chatted for a few montha after that and i will never forget it.

Nathan, you are an absolute class act and thank you again for being human. I will never forget our breif yet so impactful interaction.

[Uncle_Spartan]

Nathan Fillian is a major voice for characters I've come to love growing up. Mike Rowe is the guy who showed me that every job deserves respect. The fact that both of them are so close to each other warms my soul so much more than I ever believed it would

[michaellavoice]

Two of my favorite guys in the whole world and I had no clue they knew each other until today. What a freaking treat!

[tedroybal]

I remember a story about Nathan. Christmas was coming and he was broke. He made some kind of craft gift for all his close friends. That really shows you how important it is to give.

[kend]

Where my Browncoats at... I aim to misbehave! Great episode, it's great to see how deep they run, and just two great people. :) Thanks for sharing! I did not have mushrooms in the highlife car on my bingo card. What a time.

[apocalypso]

I didn't realize that Mike Rowe + Nathan Filion would end up being the best zen I could ever ask for. Thanks, gentlemen. This made my day <3

[FallingUP]

Firefly is still my favorite show of all time.❤
So much potential lost.

[notsure]

Firefly was a masterpiece. The actors as those characters. The way it really felt like a family, the chemistry. The themes of the story. I remember the first time i watched it as i started the first episode and thought "aw i dont really want to watch an action war show". But i gave it a chance because a good friend told me they knew id love it. By the end of that first episode, i was hooked. I watched it on dvd so i got to see it first in the order it was meant to be seen. Now i've lost count how many times i've rewatched it. Firefly/Serenity is a part of me right up there with Braveheart and a few others.
I believe the main reason you both (Mike and Nathan) are so loved by your fans is because some actors have a thread of their true nature which shows through no matter what chacter they play. And whatever it is that shines through you both make us feel that you are human just like us. Clearly, not all actors do that. This was a wonderful conversation to listen to. Thank you both.

[LeannaRuthJensen]

This was a remote drop for me. I had a couple windows open trying to decide what to watch and saw your two faces...decision made. It did not disappoint.

[Objective-Observer]

Phenomenal episode, but then, how could a conversation between these two people NOT be phenomenal.

[ulkesh]

Nathan is one of the greatest comedic actors of all time. His timing and delivery are hilarious of the time.
His character in 2 guys and a girl was fantastic

[jimandnena]

I made it to 75 YO. Married to my first wife for 54 years, 11 months. I am remembering events from decades ago. Thank you.

[tracieschneider]

Loved Castle! My teenage son and I stumbled upon it during the pandemic and binged watched it for a couple months. Such a fun show! 😊

[jakedunnegan]

Had NO idea that two of my favorite "people from Hollywood" (or NY) were such long-time buddies. Makes perfect sense, since they both seem to be the most low-drama (as in, just calm, normal, grounded) people one can ever see on television. Which, btw, is a frickin huge-ass compliment! Have followed both careers for many years and it's amazing to see all this history! Thank-you!

[sandman_says_runrunner]

This is how much I appreciate Nathan... I don't hold the fact that he is an Edmontonian against him. It might not sound like a lot, but coming from a Calgarian it is the highest complement.