Michael Boatman on Spin City, Hollywood Survival & UFO Encounters

In this engaging episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza sits down with actor and writer Michael Boatman for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, career longevity, and the mysteries that keep life interesting.

From his memorable work on Spin City, Arli$$, China Beach, and The Good Fight to his life as a novelist and storyteller, Michael reflects on the unpredictable path of building a lasting career in entertainment. The conversation explores his writing process, fascinating Hollywood encounters, the realities of working in television and film, and his longtime curiosity about space, UFOs, and the unknown.

Funny, insightful, and surprisingly moving, this episode is packed with stories about resilience, identity, reinvention, and what it means to keep evolving as an artist in an industry that never stops changing.

Guest Bio

Michael Boatman is an American actor and writer best known for his roles as Carter Heywood on Spin City, Samuel Beckett on China Beach, Stanley Babson on Arli$$, Motown in Hamburger Hill, and Julius Cain on The Good Wife and The Good Fight. He has also built a respected career as a fiction writer, with books including God Laughs When You Die and The Revenant Road.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Comedy Special Announcement

02:04 Guest Introduction: Michael Boatman

11:18 The Journey of Writing Books

17:40 Experiences with Aliens and UFOs

24:20 Acting Career and Breakthrough Roles

32:28 Contrasting Styles: Spin City vs. Arli$$

37:02 Breaking Boundaries in Television

40:01 The Impact of Celebrity on TV

43:01 Michael J. Fox's Journey with Parkinson's

48:08 The Resilience of the Human Spirit

52:02 Navigating the Transition from TV to Film

55:04 The Evolution of the Entertainment Industry

01:00:57 The Challenges of Being an Actor Today

01:05:47 The Fear of Impermanence in Acting

01:11:59 A Sweet Reflection on Identity

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