Everyday Warrior Podcast Episode 66: Chris Diamantopoulos

The Men’s Journal’s Everyday Warrior Podcast With Mike Sarraille is a podcast that inspires individuals to live more fulfilling lives by having conversations with disrupters and high performers from all walks of life. In episode 66, Sarraille spoke with actor Chris Diamantopoulos.

Diamantopoulos shares the highs and lows of his career doing Broadway, voiceovers, and film; how his wife played a crucial role in supporting him; how he adapted to a challenging role through a strict diet and workout regimen; and his passion for storytelling and how it connects us as humans. 

Listen to the full episode above and see a timestamped overview of the interview below.

[00:01:41] Father fled Greece due to unrest and moved to Toronto.

[00:05:53] Discovered talent in acting at age 9.

[00:09:54] Diamantopoulos loved going to the movies, got inspired.

[00:13:55] How movies create community through storytelling.

[00:16:21] Acknowledges unsung heroes in other professions.

[00:20:43] Teenage adversity turned into musical career success.

[00:30:24] Whirlwind romance leads to big change.

[00:36:32] Young couple dates, works in entertainment, marries.

[00:41:19] "The Sticky" production almost done, Jamie Lee Curtis joining.

[00:42:57] Actor changes character from Greek to fit.

[00:45:45] Boys rowing team beats odds and Hitler.

[00:49:12] Humility, respect, world records, treacherous sea.

[00:54:22] Success, faith, and release of expectation.