Following a successful launch episode featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, “A Cup of bELieve Podcast” returns this week with host Eric LeGrand interviewing award-winning actor, director, producer and entrepreneur Bryan Cranston.
The highly credentialed Cranston has been involved in the acting profession for more than 40 years, earning many accolades along the way. Over his career, the California native has won six Primetime Emmy Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Tony Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Additionally, he has received nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
Cranston is known for his incredible range that has included leading roles on Malcom In The Middle and portraying the infamous Walter White in cultural phenomenon, Breaking Bad. He also performed recurring roles on television sitcoms such as Seinfeld and King of Queens. Additionally, he has featured in box office films such as Saving Private Ryan, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Upside, among many others. Most recently, Cranston began starring in the Showtime series Your Honor as a judge who deals with a tragic situation that makes him question his professional and personal ethics.
In July of 2009, Cranston partnered with his Breaking Bad co-star, Aaron Paul, in founding Dos Hombres Mezcal. He has also authored an autobiography entitled A Life in Parts, which was published in 2016 and quickly became a New York Times bestseller.
Presented by the Teachers Insurance Plan of New Jersey and produced by Malka Sports, A Cup of bELieve Podcast features Eric LeGrand speaking to athletes, entertainers and other notable individuals as they share stories of trials, perseverance and success. The first season of A Cup of bELieve Podcast will feature six episodes, with shows being released every other Thursday at 5 PM ET. Coming up next, LeGrand will speak with Premier Lacrosse League co-founder Paul Rabil, followed up by an interview of two-time FIFA Player of the Year, Carli Lloyd, and then an episode featuring Super Bowl Champion and Pivot Podcast host, Ryan Clark. The first season of the podcast will conclude with an interview of legendary pro wrestler and WWE Chief Content Officer, Triple H.
A Cup of bELieve Podcast is available in video format on YouTube, and the audio version is available on all major audio platforms. The presenting sponsor of A Cup of bELieve Podcast is the Teachers Insurance Plan of New Jersey, and a special highlight in each episode surrounds a question by LeGrand where guests share a story about a teacher or mentor who positively impacted their lives.
In October 2010, LeGrand sustained a spinal cord injury at his C3 and C4 vertebrae while playing football for Rutgers University. Since that life-altering incident occurred, he has become a worldwide source of inspiration whose message of positivity has influenced a countless number of people throughout the world. Additionally, LeGrand has developed an incredible business and professional acumen, becoming an established entrepreneur, motivational speaker, sports analyst, philanthropist and author. Along with hosting his own podcast, he also recently launched his own coffee brand, LeGrand Coffee House, and his own brand of bourbon, Eric LeGrand Whiskey.
On the charitable side, his philanthropic organization Team LeGrand has raised nearly two million dollars for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Additionally, the Rutgers graduate was recognized by Sports Illustrated with its 2011 Best Moment Award, and he was also presented with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2012 ESPY Awards. Further, he was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2017, receiving the Warrior Award.
