- What is the craziest thing
a fan has ever said or done to you?
- This woman came, she's like, "I love you on the show."
I'm like, "Thank you."
She's like, "I want you to choke me."
(bouncy music)
- From the basement of a pretty normal office building in
New York City,
it's "Shoot Your Shot,"
Thrillist's boozy trivia game show,
with your host Wil Fulton and special guest Joseph Sikora.
Cheers, and remember to tip your bartender.
- Hello, Internet. I'm Wil Fulton.
Welcome to "Shoot Your Shot,"
Thrillist drinking game / game show.
My guest today is Joseph Sikora,
you might know him best as Tommy Egan
from the wildly popular crime drama, Power on Starz.
When was the last time you took a bunch of shots?
- Ripping shots, it's been awhile. When I hang out with
my cousin back in Chicago, we usually get down and dirty.
- We made you a custom cocktail, this is called the
"Shanky-panky," as you can read right there, in honor of you.
- I appreciate it.
- Got some Malort, got some Punt e Mes,
and it has a little bit of gin.
- Mmmkay.
- It has a lot of gin.
- Okay, good. - I'm not gonna lie.
So, here's what's gonna happen.
I'm gonna ask you a bunch of questions,
you get the answers right, I have to take a shot.
You get the answers wrong, you have to take a shot.
It's as simple as that. We have a secret word in hand,
whenever you say it, something
kinda weird's gonna happen. Not gonna lie.
And now we're gonna let the audience at home
know what the secret word is.
Pretty good, huh?
How many murders has Tommy Egan committed throughout
the first five seasons of Power?
A. 21 B. 15 C. 9
D. We stopped counting after 7.
- Let's say 15.
- (laughs) That's right. Not cool. All right.
It's like a homeless person's sock.
- (laughs)
- So, now that we're on the subject of Tommy.
- How do you feel about playing him?
- I'm really excited about playing him.
I'm really grateful to have the opportunity to play
somebody for six years. It's fun to explore those darker
sides of Tommy, but they're also juxtaposed with really
light sides of Tommy.
- You said the secret word. That means we're gonna
bring out a special segment we call the,
"Power Cord Power Chug."
My cousin Trevor is gonna come out.
- Where is ... (mumbles)
- Trevor, get out here, dude.
- What's up, dudes?
- How are you? - What's up, Trevor?
- Good, man. - Go over, meet Joseph.
- Nice to meet you.
- Good to meet you.
- Trevor's gonna whale on his ax a little bit,
and while he does, you can just take a
big sip-ski of this brewski here.
I'll do one with you. As long as my burnout cousin Trevor
here, plays his chord, we're gonna chug along with him.
- Okay.
- Deal.
- Here goes nothing.
- What's up? I think this is a G.
(guitar string sounds)
- This guy. Are you from Chicago or something?
- A lot of practice, Wil.
- I can do that with a monster,
it's really cool.
- (laughs) All right. Thank you Trevor. Go study.
- Bye, Trevor.
- Do you and Tommy have any similarities?
- Yeah, sure. I mean, I get angry just as we all do, I bet.
I just think Tommy is just such an extreme personality.
Did I say it again?
- (laughing) Trevor? Come back out, buddy.
- All right. All right.
- You're doing great, kiddo.
- Personality? - He did it again.
- If it's my character's name, dude.
- (laughing) - You're outta your mind.
- (laughing) - Let's start the beer.
Let's get this party started. - Can you help me crush this?
- Cue chord. (guitar string sounds)
- Thanks, buddy.
What was on McDonald's short-lived McJordan Burger,
that's the Michael Jordan burger, that was only
served in Chicago?
A. Raw onions, barbecue sauce, and bacon.
B. Diced onions, special sauce, and bacon.
C. Onion rings, ranch dressing, and bacon.
- Onion rings, ranch dressing.
- Um, do you want me to finish?
- Yeah, oh yeah. There's one more.
- D. It's just baked beans, and leftover McFlurry mix
in a taco shell.
- I'd say C. I'm gonna go with C.
- No. It's A. Raw onions, barbecue sauce, and bacon.
- I don't buy that. Jordan wanted raw onions.
- First of all, you got a shot.
What do you think?
- It's not bad. I can taste the Malort on the sides of ...
- You can a little bit though, right?
- Yeah.
- One of your early acting gigs was a commercial
opposite MJ, himself.
McDonalds! - That's correct, yeah.
Why don't I just act it out for you?
It is Michael Jordan.
- (laughs) Being a child actor, what was that like?
- I didn't have much success at all until I was much
older, but I can only make my living now that I'm
on Power. This is the first time in my whole adult life
I've been able to pay my bills. Can't believe that
(laughing) my wife wanted to marry me. She's so stupid.
- (laughs) I think it paid off.
- It paid off. So, moving on. Speaking of early roles.
- Speaking of early roles, you had a small, but
in my opinion, very memorable in My Best Friend's Wedding.
- Wanna hear a cool story about that?
- I would love to.
- They were shooting A-camera on one side of the
tennis court, and they were shooting the
B-camera stuff for our talking lines on the other side,
and I was just like making noises on the balloon,
and doing all that stuff when we were supposed to
just be quiet. There was one point where Julia Roberts,
not stormed off, but like walked up to the net.
She's like, "Would you stop it?"
- No! - To me.
- Oh, to you specifically.
- Yeah. And then they whisked me away, and they're like,
"Dude, you're so lucky you're not fired."
- You got in trouble?
- Yeah.
- Julia Roberts had a moment on you.
- Well, in retrospect, - Yeah.
- like, how tolerant of her.
- Speaking of Julia Roberts.
- Yeah?
- Which A-list actress turned down the role that eventually
went to Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding?
A. Uma Thurman B. Calista Flockhart
C. Kim Basinger D. Dame Judi Dench
- Kim Basinger.
- No, it's Calista Flockhart.
- Dagnabit, I was gonna say, it was my first choice.
All right, let me just get this over.
- (laughing)
- So, based off of that scene, the iconic helium-enhanced
singalong, we want you to do something for us
that we call Helium Delirium. We want you to deliver
like, one of your classic Tommy lines, in character
under the slight influence of helium.
- You best keep your head on a swivel. 'Cause I ain't
gonna rest 'til you six feet under. I'm coming for you,
Mother (beep).
What kinda lawyers you think work for the government?
- In July of 2019, which iconic United States landmark
was notably vandalized by graffiti artists?
A. The Liberty Bell
B. The Millennium Park Bean
C. The Hollywood sign
D. Tom Hanks
- Now, listen. I'm gonna tell you this because I had
to do my research when I heard this.
If they kids just would've stuck with the one thing,
they would've been fine.
- What would you have done?
- I would've just done the bean and got outta there.
- The correct answer is B. The Millennium Park Bean.
You know it. Got it.
You grew up in Chicago. And, according to you, your
first and maybe, only foray into crime was being
in a graffiti crew.
- Gimme that alcohol, forget about it. Yeah, let's just
stick with that's my only foray into crime.
- (laughing) Did you ever get caught with the graffiti?
- Yes, yes.
- You did?
- Yes. I had my back molar kicked out
by the police when I was 14.
- Your back one? How far were they in there?
- It's just a kick to the face.
- (laughing) Oh, I see. Do you ever think about what
would happen if you were a criminal?
- Oh, yeah.
- Do you have style, though?
- I got style.
- I think criminals need style.
- You need style. - I think you do.
- That's what I brought to Tommy, is style.
It's not about the biggest, or most beautiful,
this is about style. Gosh darn it, I knew it.
- Hey Trevor, we need you again, buddy.
- This one's a W.
- (guitar string sound)
- Good job, or whatever. I'm going to Taco Bell.
- Bye Trevor.
- Question number 5. What NFL team did Omari Hardwick,
who plays Ghost on Power, of course, try out for?
A. The NY Giants
B. The Arizona Cardinals
C. The San Diego Super Chargers
or, D. The Alabama Feral Hogs?
- I'm gonna go with the Super Chargers.
- You're right. Okay.
I think one of the most intriguing parts about Power is
the dynamic between Tommy and Ghost.
Now, we're going to the final season,
how would you describe the dynamic between you two?
- Courtney has always called this show a tragic love story,
and these are two men who are just like,
"That's my brother, that's my soulmate."
We all have that homeboy. We all have those people, like
that's my guy.
That's ultimately what this show is about.
- How much cocaine is sold in the United States per year?
A. $35 billion worth
B. $20 billion worth
C. $17 billion worth,
or D. No one has bought cocaine since 1997 actually,
D.A.R.E. works.
- I'm going 35 billion.
- You're right. You're totally right. You went high.
Yeah, cool.
How would you describe Power?
- It actually is a microcosm for life, that is more about
what people can relate to in their own lives.
That's relationships, that's love and that's family.
And that's hate, and disappointment.
There are consequences for your actions. There is tragedy.
This is a tragedy.
- Most people can't relate to what you're doing,
but how you're doing it, and why you're motivated to do it.
I think that's something everyone can relate to.
- Absolutely. Because Tommy's a hustler.
Tommy's a drug dealer. Tommy's a street boy. Tommy's the
corner boy that's gonna make that dough.
He's gonna put everything into action, and Tommy's a
micromanager. So, all of those things is how
I live my life as that character.
- What did you just say?
- Tommy. Oh my god. Bust 'em up.
- Wub a lub dub dub.
- There he is.
- He's a good boy. He really is.
- I know. He's all balls.
- We all like him.
- Thanks Trevor. So, one thing about the last season of Power.
How was shooting? Was it emotional?
The last scene you recorded as Tommy?
- I wish I could say it was more emotional than it was.
Because I've been in this business for 31 years, I have
not had this success as any other character, but it was
another day at work, in a great way.
I was more emotional about saying goodbye to the crew,
and my fellow castmates. But, I think that it was time
for a conclusion to that story.
- Okay. So, I know that you are Polish, and that
you have an affinity for Polish food.
We're gonna do a new segment that we call, Pierogi Roulette
So for this question, we are subbing out shots for
loaded Pierogis. Now, these aren't exactly filled with
what I would call traditional fillings.
Some might call them gross.
- Blueberry?
- I wish they were blueberries. I don't think they're
exactly blueberries. But, same rules apply.
You get the next question wrong, you have to choose
one of these loaded Pierogis.
You get it right, I have to do the same thing.
Anyway, I hope you get this wrong.
How do you say Power in Polish?
A. moc B. pok C. nieu D. Mike Krzyzewski.
- Moc.
- You're right. (beep) you.
- Because I did know it somewhere. There's a lot of
Polish in this brain.
- Goddammit.
- Can I pick it for you, Wil?
- Yeah. Go.
- I'm gonna give you this one. I think that's
gonna be the best one. I literally was looking
at all of these.
- Oh, the one that's brown?
- You want me to mess with you?
- He's strong-arming me. This isn't fair.
- That's not true. I will pick again if you want me
to pick again, but, there's your first option.
You want another one?
- I want another option.
- All right, this one. Can you get a close-up on this?
That's crazy.
- It's bleeding.
- It's disgusting.
- That's red hot. That's not good.
- Aw, that's disgusting.
- Question number 8. Which of these facts
about Queens, NY is true?
A. The hula hoop was invented in Queens.
B. Queens is named after the Queen of Canada.
C. Queens is the most ethnically diverse
urban area in the world.
D. Queens is actually part of New Jersey.
- I'm gonna go with C.
- You're right. I'm eating. I'm drinking.
You're sitting there having fun.
- It's a good time.
- Which of these tweets directed at you is not real?
No one says "mother(beep)" as well as Tommy Egan.
The highlight of my night is finding out Tommy Egan
from Power, was pregnant in Grey's Anatomy.
Tommy from the show Power is fine AF.
Heart eye emoji, drool emoji. I don't care what anybody say.
He can break me in half and I wouldn't mind.
- I know that one's true, I feel like I read that one.
- Tommy from Power Rangers could kick the crap
out of Tommy from Power. #justsayin
- Tommy from Power Rangers.
- Yeah, you're right. He said Tommy though.
- Break out the beers.
- All right, what's up piss boys?
(guitar string sound)
- Thanks Trevor.
- I'm not used to this. I'm about to turn into the
Chicago town idiot.
- Hey, does your mom know where you are?
- Does your mom know where you are?
Ask another question, will ya?
- Last question. Number 10. 50 Cent's disastrous
first pitch with the Mets, have you seen the clip?
- Yeah, I have.
- Oh, it's bad.
- Or, was it a brilliant marketing scheme, so every time
everybody has a bad pitch, they reference that?
- And his first pitch was not great.
- He missed home plate by how many feet?
A. 10 feet. B. 30 feet. C. 8 feet.
D. He meant to miss it because of marketing purposes.
- Definitely gonna go with D.
- Yeah, you're right.
- But, it's also 30 feet.
So, we can cheers together. - Is he gonna kick my ass?
- (laughing) What? Unless you owe him money,
I think you're safe.
- Cheers.
That's it.
- Thank you, Wil.
- We got through it.
- And now, Buzzed Bartending with Wil Fulton.
- And here's how to make today's drink, the Shanky-Panky.
1.5 oz Aviation gin,
1.5 oz Punt e mes,
1 little drop of Malort.
Maybe more, if you're a true badass.
It burns. It burns good.
Will you please sign our fake bar?
- Yeah.
- And, take a picture for our wall of fame?
- I will. Yo, I'll sign the bar in big red.
I'm gonna do you right.
But, like mad people buy cocaine. I'm disappointed in
America right now. Get off the cocaine, will ya?
- I did more shots than him, however, he's
still a fan of Thrillist, so like
- And subscribe.
- And follow Thrillist.
- Because it's the best idea you've had all day.
- Well, you don't know who you're talking to.
- Yeah, I do.
- It might be a very smart person.
- Shut up, Wil.