Access Hollywood is DONE! Scott Evans on House Guest & what’s next | In Bed With Bevy Ep.2

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Bevy Smith and @iamScottEvans get together for some real talk about the end of Access Hollywood, the rise of his House Guest interview series, and much more! Subscribe for updates! http://YouTube.com/@theebevysmith Bevy's wardrobe by Bloomingdales Produced by - BTW Studios Director - Tunisia Wilson Videographer- DJ Pastillo 2nd Videographer - Noel Robles Editor - Eric Fisher Florist - Ashley Jones Location - SLS Hotel Beverly Hills Connect on Socials and more! http://linktree.com/BevySmith http://instagram.com/BevySmith http://www.tiktok.com/@BevySmith http://BevySmith.com 00:00 - Opening: Finding Sure Footing in Transitions Bevy and Scott open with a powerful reflection on his 11-year run at Access Hollywood coming to an end. They discuss the importance of working your plan so that when big changes happen, you don't freak out. 01:12 - Welcome to the SLS Hotel & Meeting Scott Bevy officially welcomes Scott Evans to the bed in Los Angeles during Oscar week. They reminisce about how they first met and how their friendship has grown into a space of mutual support. 03:00 - The Origins of "House Guest" Scott credits Bevy for the push to start his own show, House Guest. He shares the story of their "French fry and cocktails" conversation at Sirius XM that sparked the idea. 05:45 - Hosting with Intention: The Brunches Scott explains how he started by hosting private brunches to connect prominent Black women in the industry, including those affected by DEI layoffs, and how Bevy's advice on "setting the scene" helped them flourish. 08:15 - Breaking Free from Development Hell The frustration of traditional network development led Scott to green-light himself. He discusses launching House Guest on Juneteenth as a symbol of true creative freedom. 10:25 - Being "In the Middle" of Greatness A candid talk about why being in the "middle" isn't a lack of success, but rather the space where the real growth happens before reaching the next "top." 11:50 - The Art of the Interview Scott breaks down his philosophy on interviewing, emphasizing the need for efficiency, genuine listening, and moving past "pedestrian" questions to find a guest's true vibe. 17:23 - From Indiana to Hollywood Scott shares his journey from Indianapolis to LA, including the "winks" he gave himself along the way—like choosing 90210 as his first cellphone number to manifest his future. 19:53 - Early Hustle & Giving Away Ideas Reflecting on his early days as the youngest MC for the Indiana Pacers and how he used to give away big ideas to corporations for free before learning the value of his own creativity. 22:15 - The Power of Ownership Bevy and Scott discuss why owning your IP is critical, even if you have to "refine as you go." They touch on the hard lessons learned from years in corporate media where you don't own your work. 25:25 - Mastery & The "Natural" Myth A deep dive into the 10,000 hours of training—acting, improv, and public speaking—that make their professional ease on camera actually look "effortless." 28:20 - Panic Moments & Mary J. Blige Scott tells a hilarious and vulnerable story about panicking during an interview with Mary J. Blige and how their rapport allowed for a "loopy" but beautiful conversation. 33:04 - Taking the Show on the Road The excitement of the House Guest tour and the surprise of fans paying to see the show live. Scott shares his vision for expanding the brand into books and hospitality. 38:50 - Forgiveness vs. Yesterday’s Price A hilarious debate on how to handle people who didn't support you early on. Bevy offers the "Fat Joe approach": yesterday’s price is not today’s price. 43:03 - The Acting Bug & The EGOT Strategy Scott reveals his secret desire to be a character actor and his "uncomfortable" dream of having it all. Bevy and Scott then map out their respective strategies for winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. 55:40 - Identity, Queerness, and Freedom Scott speaks openly about his journey with his queer identity, telling his mother, and how being his full self in the industry has brought more alignment and purpose to his work. 1:03:00 - The Future of Linear TV A closing discussion on the "old-timey" nature of syndicated TV and why now is the perfect time for creators to innovate and fill the "creativity holes" left by major networks. 1:10:43 - Advice for the Dreamers Scott's final tips for those chasing a dream: write it down (pen to paper), take the first step, and don't wait for fear to leave—take it by the hand and walk with it anyway. #BevySmith #InBedWithBevy