My Cup Is Full is a weekly podcast from stand-up comedian Sydney Castillo where he sits down with friends and entertainment personalities as they share real-life stories and explain why their cups are always overflowing with positivity.
Sydney Castillo: Originally raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Sydney Castillo is a former winner of TBS’ Funniest Wins and has appeared in 50 Shades of Black, FX’s The League, B.E.T.’s, Real Husband’s of Hollywood. He’s also produced for Bounce TV, B.E.T., and as of recent he wrote an episode and guest-starred on NBC’s sitcom, Marlon. Castillo wrote and appeared on Comedy Central’s Hood Adjacent and #TheRightTime w/ Bomani Jones, Performed stand-up on HBO”s All Def Comedy and Tru TV’s Laff Tracks.
This week, Sydney Castillo kicks it with actor, comedian, and all-around hustler Justin Hires!
The two chop it up about Justin’s early days in stand-up, how he broke into the industry, and what it really takes to make it in Hollywood. From wild audition stories to the grind behind the scenes, Justin keeps it all the way real.
If you’re chasing a dream, or just love a good underdog story, this episode is packed with gems, laughs, and that signature My Cup Is Full energy!
Justin Hires: Justin Hires is a multi-talented artist.
Hires can be seen playing BOZER in the CBS reboot of MACGYVER. His past credits include starring as DETECTIVE CARTER in the CBS action/comedy RUSH HOUR, portraying JUARIO in the box office success 21 JUMP STREET, and recurring on Comedy Central’s popular sketch comedy show KEY & PEELE. In between filming, Justin can be seen headlining his own nationwide stand-up comedy tour. Next up for Justin- conquering the hip hop world. He’s gearing up to release his second hip hop mixtape under the moniker J. HIRES, entitled CHAPTER 2: He Rap Rap. Justin is also currently writing HALF BAKED 2 for Universal 1440 Entertainment.
Born in St. Petersburg, FL and raised by two very supportive parents, Hires always had an extremely notable gift to make others laugh. While attending college at Clark Atlanta University, Justin was cast in two feature films- STOMP THE YARD and THE GOSPEL.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media- Radio, TV, and Film, Justin moved to Hollywood, CA. He started performing stand-up comedy and landing television and film roles, along with accumulating millions of views online with his personal sketches and vlogs.
Justin is determined to continue his pursuit of international stardom and is positioned to become one of Hollywood’s elite brand names.
Checkout previous episodes of My Cup Is Full w/ Sydney Castillo HERE
