Episode 170: Tahmoh Penikett – PART ONE

The YVR Screen Scene Podcast

Tahmoh Penikett has gained an international fan following for wildly different roles in an array of studio, network, and indie projects, including Battlestar Galactica (where he appeared as Karl “Helo” Agathon), Strange Empire, Dollhouse, Supernatural, Riftworld Chronicles, Bomb Girls, and The Sinners. The son of a politician and a residential school survivor, Tahmoh is passionate about Indigenous issues, which are a cornerstone of his social media use. He’s also renowned for his famous friendship/bromance with fellow actor Aleks Paunovic. In the first episode of this epic two-parter, Tahmoh talks about what he’s learned about himself during COVID-19, why mental health matters, and growing up Indigenous. Look for Part Two in your podcast feeds. Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA