Hello everybody.

Well…you asked — I answered.

In this Ask Duke Anything episode of Duke’s Download, I’m diving into your questions about everything from the U.S. presidents I’ve met (yes, really!) to my daily wellness routine, my political origin story, and my favorite LGBTQ+ films of all time.

Over the years, I’ve either met or been in the room with Presidents Reagan, Carter, Clinton, George W. Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden — which still feels surreal to say out loud. I also share what it was like meeting Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip back in 2002 (a moment I’ll never forget).

We also get into:

• My current wellness routine (daily walking, weight training, high‑protein focus, meditation, and faith)
• Why mental health and movement go hand in hand
• Whether I’d ever make a documentary about my family and my grandfather, James Mason
• My thoughts on the upcoming book James Mason: The Star Hollywood Forgot (coming this September)
• How I first got involved in politics around the 2000 election
• My favorite songs from my mom’s career (you know I had to!)
• Thoughts on the war in Ukraine
• My all‑time favorite LGBTQ+ films like The Birdcage, To Wong Foo, and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
• Favorite travel spots, actors, and what’s ahead this summer

This one is personal, wide‑ranging, and honestly a lot of fun. I love doing these Q&A episodes because they let me connect with you beyond headlines and hot takes.

If you enjoy conversations about politics, Hollywood history, wellness, LGBTQ+ culture, and life behind the scenes — this episode is for you.

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