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

HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA with 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.

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