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ConversationsRadio
Ep.226
The Friedman Twins
Matan & Eitan
Actors
Thursday, August 13th, 2026
6 PM Pacific - 9 PM Eastern
Mike and returning cohost, Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton welcomed the Friedman Twins
to ConversationsRadio!
Actors Matan and Eitan - the Friedman twins joined Mike and cohost Jim Thornton for
Ep. 226 of ConversationsRadio.
Look for Matan and Eitan on Netflix 8/14 starring alongside Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield and
Steve Buscemi in
Though just 9 years old, the brothers have already appeared in acclaimed productions including Oppenheimer, Netflix's Zero Day, and NBC's Found. Now, they're stepping into the spotlight with
'Don't Say Good Luck' - the highly anticipated Happy Madison film produced by Adam Sandler,
Jackie Sandler, Jordan Horowitz, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Fred Berger, and directed by Julia Hart.
The film tells a heartfelt true story and showcases a different side of the Happy Madison brand. The experience became a defining moment for the twins, strengthening both their performances and their confidence as young actors while giving them the opportunity to collaborate with one of Hollywood's most respected creative teams.
On the set of 'Don't Say Good Luck' - Eitan and Matan with Melanie Lynskey, Sunny Sandler and Max Greenfield
​Eitan and Matan’s story is amazing and compelling. They are identical twins and are cast to work
side by side. With a growing resume’, the brothers are encouraged to simply be themselves, allowing their real-life bond to naturally shine on screen. Throughout filming, Adam Sandler praised them as "solid actors," while director Julia Hart told their mother, "The whole world is going to fall in love with them."
Eitan and Matan with actor and producer Adam Sandler
Follow Matan & Eitan on Instagram @friedmantwinkies
About Our Cohost
Jim Thornton
Jim Thornton is a radio and television announcer, news anchor and voiceover actor. Jim returns to ConversationsRadio to cohost Ep.221.
Based inLos Angeles, Jim is best known as the announcer on “America’s Game” Wheel of Fortune.
Originally from Huntington, West Virginia, Jim landed in LA in 1984 at just 19.
One year later, he started his broadcasting career.
For those who are in the LA area, Jim was heard on a number of radio stations - including KNX 1070
as an anchor and traffic reporter.
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In 2010, following the passing of long-time Wheel of Fortune announcer Charlie O'Donnell, Thornton auditioned and was chosen as the new announcer. Jim still pinches himself and loves working on the iconic game show.
He also appears on 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and and was a sub announcer on 'The Price is Right'
with Bob Barker.
Follow Jim Thornton on Instagram @Jiminthebooth
Mike and Jim chat enjoyed chatting with Matan and Eitan - identical twins carving out their future in film and TV!
Enjoy the Podcast!
ConversationsRadio
Ep.226
The Friedman Twins
Matan & Eitan
Actors
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
