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Steve Berg: Paranormal but make it midwest
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Ilse sits down with actor, comedian, and podcaster Steve Berg, whose resume spans The Good Place, Bob’s Burgers, Tag, and his own podcast Hi, Strangeness. They dive into the joy of folklore, the spirituality of UFOs, and why curiosity might be the most creative muscle an artist can have.
Between burrata rants, Midwest nostalgia, and Bigfoot theories, Steve shares how chasing the “weird” keeps him grounded as an actor—and how moving from LA to Omaha gave him back his sense of wonder. They talk improv burnout, filmmaking friends, and why it’s okay to believe in something unbelievable.
Follow Steve on IG @bergmaster5000 and listen to Hi, Strangeness and We’re Here to Help wherever you get your podcasts. Weirdos (and working artists) welcome.
Hosted by Ilse Zacharias Rivera. Say hi / follow along here: @ilsezacharias
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Ilse Will Say is an Intrepida Entertainment podcast, hosted by Ilse Zacharias Rivera. Produced and edited by Jacob Cagle. Music by Eric Backus. Photography by Joel Maisonet.
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