From Hollywood to Hell and Back – One Actor's Spiritual Awakening | Ep 215 HTBITY w Jamie Kennedy

He starred in a TV series with Michelle Pfeiffer and kissed Daisy Duke on camera… but Steve Hanks walked away from it all. In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, Steve and I catch up after a decade and dive into what’s changed — in him and in the world. From his wild Florida State days and early Hollywood success to his years-long spiritual journey and the book that came out of it, this one goes deep. We talk fame, faith, purpose, and how to stay sane in a culture that feels more chaotic by the day.

👤 About Steve:
Steve Hanks is an actor and author best known for his work in the early 1980s TV series Bad Cats, which aired as a spiritual successor to Starsky & Hutch. After guest-starring on shows like Fantasy Island, Charlie's Angels, and Dukes of Hazzard, Steve stepped away from the industry and began a decades-long journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. His book, Shitty to Happy in 21 Minutes, distills 40 years of lessons into a practical guide to finding peace and purpose.

🔗 Follow Steve Hanks:
IG:   / stevehanks7  

______________________________________________

Timestamps:
03:47 Early Life and Career
10:48 Working in Florida, The Dukes of Hazard and Game Shows
14:32 Booking First Job and Working with Aaron Spelling
18:21 The End of the World, Comparing Historical Events to Modern Times
22:38 Open Borders and Immigration
38:40 Discussion on Trump's Character and Alleged Insider Knowledge
46:55 The Biblical Text and Its Significance, Spirituality and God's Existence
50:42 Biblical Math and Timeline, Calculating Punishment Periods in the Bible
1:00:23 The Middle East's significance in scriptures and common knowledge
1:04:14 Israel and Entertainment
1:16:50 God's Glory and the Extent of Healing
1:28:27 The Duality of Human Nature and the Existence of Evil
1:36:32 Consequences of Consuming Expired Food and Panic Attacks
1:44:02 Challenging Misconceptions on LDL and Longevity

______________________________________________

Support the Pod
💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy
🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com
👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/
📺 Subscribe:    / jamiekennedycomedy