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[0:00] Robert Bannon: Are you ready? It's The Roundtable with me, Robert Bannon.

[0:09] Robert Bannon: Well, you know, if you're like me and you were born in a certain time and grew up at a certain time, then Fridays were sacred. Every day was sacred when you turned on ABC and I grew up with our next guest. I admire our next guest because, A, she's a killer podcaster. If you have not seen her do what she does behind the mic, her personality is amazing. She has axed her face off since birth until this very second. She just walked off a set like two minutes ago. She's a mom. She's a superstar. And she tells it like it is in a way when you listen to her that you're like, yes, Jodie, you're just like me, but just fancy with millions of followers and always on television. And that makes me happy. I love our next guest. She's the one and only Jodie Sweetin is here. Thank you for being here.

[0:47] Jodie Sweetin: Hello. I am so excited to be here. This will be so much fun.

[0:51] Robert Bannon: Do you know what I learned and loved about you? A couple of years ago, a teacher in New Jersey was DMing random celebrities in a creepy kind of way to get people to say happy graduation. And a lot of people didn't do it. And some people like Natasha Bedingfield and some singers and Broadway stars. And Jodie Sweetin sent the sweetest message to my friend that was a teacher. You're just like a real deal, good-hearted, kind person.

[1:17] Jodie Sweetin: Thank you. I try. I mean, I just, you know, kind of my motto is like, leave shit a little better than you left it, you know, than you came upon it. And I, you know, I do my best. Sometimes I've really screwed that up. But, you know.

[1:30] Robert Bannon: No. Well, it's amazing. So I want to say thank you so much for being here. Absolutely. Do you like this is a virtual online. It's on iHeart, Broadway World, wherever. Do you like pod? Did you like do you like How Rude? Do you like your podcast that you've done through the years?

[1:44] Jodie Sweetin: Oh, my God. I have so much fun doing my podcast. So How Rude Tanneritos is a podcast for those of you that don't know that Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy, and myself do. And we went back and started watching the original Full House all the way through because we had never watched it. I had no idea what happened in scenes I wasn't in. I wasn't paying attention. A, I was a child. And B, that's what you do as an actor. You're like, oh, my God, I had no idea about that whole other story. So, so Andrea and I had done a couple interviews with our friends at Pod Meets World with Danielle and Ryder and Will. Yeah. And they came to us and we're like, why don't you guys do a rewatch podcast? You've never seen the show.

It would be like fresh eyes completely, you know, but with like this crazy perspective. So it's been really fun. We're on season seven now, which is so quick. And I will say watching the episodes in quick succession really points out the plot holes that are there.

[2:51] Jodie Sweetin: So it's much better on a weekly release. You kind of can let things drift and not be like, wait, I thought. Do you laugh? It's so much fun. Do you cringe? Do you laugh? Do you smile? Does it give you warmth?

[3:04] Jodie Sweetin: All of it. Yes. All of it. Oh, my God. All of it. And, you know, when I was a teenager and like young and coming off the show and just dealing with peers and, you know, walking into your college dorm and someone's blasting the Full House theme song because they think it's funny and they do it every time you watch, you know, shit like that where you're like, I might have done that to somebody, too. I don't know. You're an idiot when you're 18. But it made it very difficult to appreciate what Full House and what Stephanie had done. And again, because I didn't watch the show, the concept of it being such a big deal, like I've never been a huge TV person. Right. I'm a book nerd. And so I was just kind of like, why is everybody making a big deal? Like, who cares?

[3:55] Jodie Sweetin: So going back and watching it and having this appreciation for Steph and for the love that people watched develop between us as a cast that I think came through to the audience and was part of the reason everyone just got so attached because we got so attached and it was obvious, you know, but it's so much fun to go back and watch. Andrea and I have the best time. She keeps us focused. As you can tell, I derail us. So but the comedy is, you know, it's good. It writes itself.

[4:30] Robert Bannon: It's so good. I need you all to check it out and be streaming it and watching it and then rewatch it all as well. It was fun because I saw an interview with you. I was getting ready to talk about this. And I know and I feel it's exciting because I know people love this show. And I know you've been talking about it for X amount of years. So I know it's like this love. I love it.

[4:48] Jodie Sweetin: No, no, not at all. At this point, like the ability to be a part of pop culture, not only in the US, but like in other parts of the world and have people learn English from your show and have people feel like they're, you know, having same-sex parents is OK because families are all different, like all of those things. I now appreciate it in such a bigger way. So I like I don't mind talking about it now. Now, will I poke fun at it? Absolutely. Absolutely. And I do it in the podcast because let's be honest, some of the things from the late 80s and 90s that did well.

[5:26] Jodie Sweetin: Yeah, I was a Full House niece and my husband is a Family Matters dude. And, you know, that was the time when you grow up and he saw himself represented in that show. And I saw myself represented in Full House. And together we saw each other and you come together and you laugh about it and it stays with you forever.

[5:41] Robert Bannon: I was interested. You were very honest the other day in an interview where you talked about money because I got a check. I got it. I did. I live in New York. I lived in New York for a long time. I did some TV acting work. I was lucky enough to be on SNL and doing parts, not like a regular. But, you know, when you first come on and you get your you're under five and you get your first residual check, you're like, oh, I paid as much as I got paid the last time. And the next one comes in. Oh, it's a couple hundred dollars. And then. Right. I got six and then it crashes. Six cents the other day. So please don't mail me. See, I don't want you to use the stamp. I literally it was point zero one penny and it wasn't it wasn't for Full House.

It was for something else. Some other like one episode I did something. And I was like, it's OK, guys, it's just, you know, consider it the little free penny at the liquor store. Like, just keep that. Somebody else needs it. They're a little off. Take it. It's fine. But really. But yeah, I think, you know, I was talking to a friend about this the other day, how people have these weird, unreasonable expectations of the financial success that comes with this business. You know, they think everyone who is in this business, if you're working or have worked or have had a TV show, you have millions of dollars and you're living behind gates and it's like, I rent my house and I'm happy to do it. I can pay it. But like, I don't it's not I don't live an abnormal life. You know, I live a very normal life.

[7:13] Jodie Sweetin: And I think. I just I want people to understand that, because I think, you know, there's a lot of people who think we sort of live in this untouched, you know, reality over here that doesn't have any bearing in real life and like, no, we're all trying to make it happen. And we're all trying to be consistent working actors so that we can get six hundred dollars checks instead of six cent checks. You know what I mean? Like, air conditioning ain't cheap, honey.

[7:31] Robert Bannon: I know it is not. You got a whole house here. Do you having children, you're such a good mom and you wrote a book and you have a podcast about moms too that you've done and you talk about being a mom and being a working mom is hard. And having kids is hard. We fostered a baby for six months and it was when my mom came here, she was like, I need to help you. I said, clean. We just were surviving with the one year old.

[8:10] Jodie Sweetin: Yeah, yeah, yeah. We ate and slept and we tried. And you're like, why am I going to clean anything? They're going to throw it on the floor. It's going to be a mess. Do you see, is there like a part of you that looks at your kids and thinks about what you did at their age versus what they did? And how does that make you feel like a lot of pressure and work?

[8:28] Jodie Sweetin: And it's funny because people always ask, you know, why are your kids in the business? Are your kids going to do it? And my older daughter did a small extra thing on Full House and was like, well, that was seven hours of misery. I don't want to do that anymore. My younger one loves performing, loves acting. But to your point, I never got her auditioning because I know that she is not a child who is willing to put her own needs and wants aside to do what they absolutely love in the moment right now. Now, maybe now she's 16. This is what she loves to do. She wants to do Broadway and all and she's incredibly talented. But I knew at a young age, I was like, you don't have the thing that I did, which was this maturity and this ability to realize I am at a job.

Like, this is fun, but I don't get to, like, I have fun at work. Thank God I lived with an amazing cast. So I had fun. But you were very aware when you wake up and you have a cold and they're like, oh, you're in Thailand all cold, wish you the best. You know, that's the thing. As a performer, you don't really get sick days, not on TV, you know. And so, you know, I just knew that my girls didn't have that at the time. And my older daughter is an athlete. She plays soccer. My younger one is an incredible singer, like blows people away. And that's what she wants to do. And so I'm like, great. Do your performing arts magnet school, have fun, do all that. And like, when you have to do the adult stuff.

But I definitely have fallen into the trap before, like, especially when they were younger, of being like, do you know what I was doing at nine years old? Do you know what I mean? You can't even clean your room. Can't even do a load of laundry. I had a job. Like, you know, it's the equivalent of like walking uphill in the snow both ways.

[10:31] Jodie Sweetin: Yeah, so they were like, whatever, mom.

[10:35] Robert Bannon: Well, I like I like to see you on TV. I like to see you as you like I like when you pop up on things like Worst Cooks in America and you know, name that too. And when you come up and get to do fun things like or do a sizzler commercial 36 years later.

[10:50] Jodie Sweetin: Yes, yes. Sizzler all you can eat.

[10:54] Jodie Sweetin: It was like one of my first commercials was doing this sizzler commercial. And I think they even used my real name in the commercial because originally they had cast this little boy. And they put me in and we're like, oh, we'll just hold him off. And I don't think he ever I don't think he ever did the commercial because they used to bring multiple kids in and see which one they liked best. It was horrible for yourself. See, right? I got it. Not really. And this poor kid had to sit there all day while I did the thing. And they were like, cool, bye, go home. He probably still talks about it. But no. But it was my first like big commercial. And, you know, there was a shrimp spit bucket. It's everything that you imagine success to be.

[11:42] Jodie Sweetin: You know, but no, it was really fun. And like that, they used my name. They're like, Jody, you know, whatever you have to the mom was like, you have to do the whatever, because they didn't they had a boy's name. So they were like, I don't know, just call her Jody.

[12:01] Jodie Sweetin: Yeah. Spit that shrimp in a bucket and let's go.

[12:04] Jodie Sweetin: Girl, let's go. Take four. You know what I mean?

[12:08] Robert Bannon: Welcome to show business every day.

[12:10] Jodie Sweetin: I mean, literally, I was four years old. And I was like, so just here.

[12:16] Robert Bannon: Was when you see people I know you you do things I my cousins all go to 90s con people line up they wait like lines.

[12:24] Jodie Sweetin: I know it's crazy.

[12:25] Robert Bannon: And they have stories.

[12:26] Jodie Sweetin: I wouldn't wait in line to meet me. It's wild.

[12:29] Robert Bannon: I would love to wait in line to me. I get it.

[12:31] Jodie Sweetin: No, I am honored that people do like it's mind blowing to me and I try and spend time and attention and like really speak to people even though it's like a brief, you know, 60 to 90 second interaction like I want it to be meaningful for them. This is a big it's a big deal.

[12:49] Jodie Sweetin: Like, I'm not a big deal. But Stephanie is a big deal.

[12:53] Robert Bannon: You are a big deal because you brought her to life. And I am sure and I you're so humble and so sweet, but you are a big deal because your talent and what you're able to do and your personality and humanity is what makes you a good actor. And your honesty makes you a good actor. And that's why even at a young age, it just went through the screen. So for you, when you see people, you represent a time for them and a safety and a memory and a special precious moment. So is it overwhelming? Sometimes is it's very sweet and humbling. How do you take on all that energy every day from everybody's memory?

[13:23] Jodie Sweetin: My life is full, and I love it! I mean, I think that’s the best part about it. I’ve been so fortunate to have so many opportunities come my way, and I just feel like I’m in a really good place right now.

[13:53] Jodie Sweetin: I’m doing a lot of different things, and it’s exciting. I’m working on my podcast, which has been a really fun journey. I get to talk to so many interesting people and share their stories, and it’s just been a blast.

[14:23] Jodie Sweetin: And then, of course, I’m still acting and doing some comedy. I’ve been stepping into the stand-up world, which is a whole new challenge for me, but I’m really enjoying it.

[14:53] Jodie Sweetin: It’s been a wild ride, and I’m just grateful for every moment of it. I think it’s important to keep pushing yourself and trying new things, and that’s what I’m doing right now.

[15:03] Jodie Sweetin: I’ve also been doing some hosting, which I love. It’s great to be able to connect with audiences in different ways, whether it’s through acting, podcasting, or comedy.

[15:13] Jodie Sweetin: I feel like I’m constantly evolving and growing, and that’s what keeps me motivated. I want to keep challenging myself and see where it takes me.

[15:23] Jodie Sweetin: And honestly, I think that’s what life is all about—finding those passions and pursuing them with everything you’ve got.

[15:33] Jodie Sweetin: I’ve been really fortunate to have such a supportive fan base, and I love being able to share my journey with them. It’s a beautiful thing to connect with people through my work.

[15:43] Jodie Sweetin: I think that’s what makes it all worthwhile. It’s not just about the work itself, but the connections and the impact you can have on others.

[15:53] Jodie Sweetin: So, yeah, my life is full, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

[16:03] Jodie Sweetin: I’m excited to see what the future holds and to keep exploring all these different avenues.

[16:13] Jodie Sweetin: It’s a fun time to be in this industry, and I’m just ready to embrace whatever comes next.

[16:23] Jodie Sweetin: I think it’s important to stay open to new experiences and to keep learning.

[16:33] Jodie Sweetin: That’s what keeps life interesting, right?

[16:43] Jodie Sweetin: I’m just grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and the people I’ve met along the way.

[16:53] Jodie Sweetin: It’s been a journey, and I’m looking forward to what’s next!

[17:03] Jodie Sweetin: I think we all have our own unique paths, and it’s important to honor that.

[17:13] Jodie Sweetin: So, I’m just going to keep doing what I love and see where it takes me!

[17:23] Jodie Sweetin: I think that’s the best way to approach life—stay curious and keep pushing forward.

[17:33] Jodie Sweetin: And who knows? Maybe I’ll surprise myself with what I can accomplish!

[17:43] Jodie Sweetin: I’m excited for the future and all the possibilities it holds.

[17:53] Jodie Sweetin: So, here’s to living a full life and embracing every moment!

[18:03] Jodie Sweetin: I can’t wait to share more of my journey with everyone and see where it leads.

[18:13] Jodie Sweetin: It’s going to be an adventure, and I’m ready for it!

[18:23] Jodie Sweetin: Thanks for having me on the show, Robert!

[18:33] Jodie Sweetin: I’ve had a great time chatting with you about everything that’s been going on in my life.

[18:43] Jodie Sweetin: I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and connect with your audience.

[18:53] Jodie Sweetin: It’s been a pleasure, and I hope everyone enjoys listening!

[19:03] Jodie Sweetin: Here’s to more laughter, more stories, and more adventures ahead!

[19:13] Jodie Sweetin: I’m looking forward to what’s next and can’t wait to keep everyone updated on my journey.

[19:23] Jodie Sweetin: So, thank you again for having me, and I hope to see you all soon!

[19:33] Jodie Sweetin: Let’s keep the conversation going and continue to inspire each other!

[19:43] Jodie Sweetin: I’m excited to see where this journey takes us all!

[19:53] Jodie Sweetin: Cheers to living life to the fullest!

[20:03] Jodie Sweetin: And remember, it’s all about the journey, not just the destination.

[20:13] Jodie Sweetin: So, let’s embrace every moment and make the most of it!

[20:23] Jodie Sweetin: Thanks for tuning in, everyone!

[20:33] Jodie Sweetin: I can’t wait to share more with you all in the future!

[20:43] Jodie Sweetin: Until next time, take care and keep shining!

[20:53] Jodie Sweetin: I’m sending lots of love to everyone out there!

[21:03] Jodie Sweetin: And remember, you’re never alone on this journey.

[21:13] Jodie Sweetin: We’re all in this together, and I’m grateful for each and every one of you!

[21:23] Jodie Sweetin: Let’s keep lifting each other up and supporting one another!

[21:33] Jodie Sweetin: That’s what it’s all about, right?

[21:43] Jodie Sweetin: So, here’s to more laughter, love, and connection!

[21:53] Jodie Sweetin: Thanks for being a part of my journey, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!

[22:03] Jodie Sweetin: Take care, everyone!

[22:13] Jodie Sweetin: I’ll be back soon with more updates and stories to share!

[22:23] Jodie Sweetin: Until then, keep smiling and stay positive!

[22:33] Jodie Sweetin: I’m sending you all my best wishes!

[22:43] Jodie Sweetin: And remember, life is what you make it, so make it amazing!

[22:53] Jodie Sweetin: Thanks for listening, and I’ll talk to you all soon!

[23:03] Jodie Sweetin: Bye for now!

[23:13] Jodie Sweetin: I can’t wait to connect with everyone again!

[23:23] Jodie Sweetin: So, take care and keep shining bright!

[23:33] Jodie Sweetin: I’m grateful for each and every one of you!

[23:43] Jodie Sweetin: Let’s keep the positivity flowing!

[23:53] Jodie Sweetin: And remember, you’re capable of amazing things!

[24:03] Jodie Sweetin: Thanks for being here with me today!

[24:13] Jodie Sweetin: I appreciate your support and can’t wait to share more!

[24:23] Jodie Sweetin: Until next time, take care and keep dreaming big!

[24:33] Jodie Sweetin: I’m sending lots of love your way!

[24:43] Jodie Sweetin: And remember, you’re never alone on this journey!

[24:53] Jodie Sweetin: We’re all in this together, and I’m grateful for each of you!

[25:03] Jodie Sweetin: Let’s keep lifting each other up and supporting one another!

[25:13] Jodie Sweetin: That’s what it’s all about!

[25:23] Jodie Sweetin: So, here’s to more laughter, love, and connection!

[25:33] Jodie Sweetin: Thanks for being a part of my journey!

[25:43] Jodie Sweetin: I can’t wait to see what’s next!

[25:53] Jodie Sweetin: Take care, everyone!

[26:03] Jodie Sweetin: I’ll be back soon with more updates and stories to share!

[26:13] Jodie Sweetin: Until then, keep smiling and stay positive!

[26:23] Jodie Sweetin: I’m sending you all my best wishes!

[26:33] Jodie Sweetin: And remember, life is what you make it, so make it amazing!

[26:43] Jodie Sweetin: Thanks for listening, and I’ll talk to you all soon!