The Bert Show

Vault Interview: Heather Graham & Jimmy Mistry

Date: November 5, 2025
Host: The Bert Show Team
Guests: Heather Graham & Jimmy Mistry
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A lively, behind-the-scenes conversation with actors Heather Graham and Jimmy Mistry about their new movie "The Guru," their experiences on set, anecdotes from their careers, and personal reflections on fame and fitting in.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introducing the Stars & Their New Movie

[01:44–02:07]

• The hosts warmly introduce Heather Graham, highlighting her roles in Boogie Nights, Bowfinger, Austin Powers, and License to Drive.
• Jimmy Mistry joins to promote The Guru, described by Host 1 as “a very funny movie.”
• Heather gives credit to Jimmy:

  “Yeah, Jimmy's really funny in it. He does, like, lots of embarrassing things.” – Heather Graham [02:07]

2. Behind-the-Scenes: Embarrassing & Awkward Moments

[02:08–02:44]

• The hosts dive into a humorous scene involving Jimmy wearing only a towel and ask what Heather saw when filming.
• Jimmy reveals he wore a "pouch thing" for modesty:

  “No, no... He was wearing a pouchy thing, and then when they took it off, he was in serious pain.” – Heather Graham [02:27–02:34]

• “They taped it?” “Yeah, they did. Still got the scars.” – Jimmy Mistry [02:38–02:42]

3. The “Hit or Miss” Uncertainty of Filmmaking

[02:44–03:06]

• Hosts ask how actors know if a movie will succeed or flop.
• Heather discusses the uncertainty:

  “You kind of hope. I hope this is one of those things that could suck but won't, but then it just does. Sometimes you can do.” – Heather Graham [02:53]

4. Iconic Roles & Life After Blockbusters

[03:06–03:29]

• Heather recounts fans quoting her Austin Powers lines in public:

  “Actually, once I—I was in England, these little boys are like, ‘You were in Austin Powers—was it Shagwell?’ Then they ran away.” – Heather Graham [03:13–03:29]

• Jimmy jokes about being mistaken as a sex expert in England because of his role in The Guru.

5. Playing With Accents

[03:40–04:27]

• Jimmy’s background is discussed (Indian father, Irish mother, raised in London; does a credible Indian accent for the film).
• Host notes Jimmy’s next film role requires an American accent; on-air, the hosts press him to demonstrate, and Heather is persuaded to try a British accent herself.
• Playful banter as both try out new accents.

6. On-Set Camaraderie & Joking About Ego

[04:36–04:58]

• The hosts ask about their chemistry; Heather jokes about Jimmy being a “diva,” wanting a bigger trailer.
• Both deny any real drama:

  “No, we had a good time.” – Heather Graham [04:58]

7. Navigating Confidence & Acceptance in Hollywood

[04:59–06:19]

• The hosts are surprised Heather wasn’t always confident or popular:

  “You're like...you made yourself an outcast almost.” – Host 2 [05:11]
  “No, I was kind of nerdy, you know...I had neck gear at one point...Yeah, I did.” – Heather Graham [05:16–05:37]

• Discussion turns to the idea that many actors and others in entertainment were “oddballs” or outsiders, seeking acceptance.
• Heather’s insight on ambition:

  “If you grow up really happy and you always have everything you want, you don't have the same ambition.” – Heather Graham [06:10–06:19]

8. High School Memories & Early Roles

[06:21–07:16]

• Heather shares how classmates only really noticed her after her first big role in License to Drive:

  “So all along, people were just kind of like, oh, you know, she's a nerd. And they're like, wow, maybe I should have asked her out...” – Heather Graham [06:37]

• Reminiscing about working with both Coreys—Feldman and Haim:

  “I thought I was so cool. Like, we were driving the car with the Corys. I'm like, I'm with the Corys.” – Heather Graham [07:09]

9. The Guru Cast & Marisa Tomei Praises

[07:17–07:41]

• Marisa Tomei’s performance is highlighted, with Heather humorously admiring Tomei’s fitness:

  “She has no body fat either...She has a scene in laundry. I was like, wow, man. Like, that girl works out.” – Heather Graham [07:25–07:36]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On awkward moments in film:

  “He was wearing a pouchy thing, and then when they took it off, he was in serious pain.” – Heather Graham [02:27]

• On not being an “it girl” in school:

  “No, I was kind of nerdy, you know...I had neck gear at one point...Yeah, I did.” – Heather Graham [05:16–05:37]

• On the drive behind entertainers:

  “If you grow up really happy and you always have everything you want, you don't have the same ambition.” – Heather Graham [06:19]

• Playful banter about fame:

  “There's the Guru. Let's go ask him how...” – Host 2 recalling what people say to Jimmy [03:29]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:44] – Introduction to Heather Graham & Jimmy Mistry and talk about The Guru
• [02:08] – Behind-the-scenes: filming an embarrassing towel scene
• [03:06] – Audience and pop culture reactions to Austin Powers and The Guru
• [03:40] – Background, accents, and acting versatility
• [04:36] – On-set chemistry and friendly jabs
• [04:59] – Heather opens up about her nerdy and awkward adolescence
• [06:37] – Reflections on high school and early fame
• [07:17] – Praise for Marisa Tomei and cast camaraderie

Overall Tone

This episode is playful, charming, and candid, maintaining the Bert Show’s trademark friendly and humor-filled style. Heather Graham and Jimmy Mistry’s easy rapport with each other—and with the hosts—makes for an entertaining glimpse into their lives and the making of their new film.

Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at actors who are, at heart, still the lovable “oddballs” they might have been in high school—now starring in major films, but still searching for connection and always ready for a laugh.