The White House Pod · Dare to Dream
· 45 min · Hosted by David A.R. White
The ultimate heartthrob is here!
Actor and producer Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives' sexy gardener John Rowland, Dallas reboot, Chesapeake Shores, Martha's Vineyard Mysteries, On a Wing and a Prayer) joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a charming, revealing, and uplifting episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!
The fan-favorite leading man opens up about:
Breaking out as Eva Longoria's lover on
Desperate Housewives – the steamy scenes, cast chaos & why it changed everything
Reviving the Ewing legacy in the Dallas reboot & working with legends
Becoming Hallmark's go-to guy: Chesapeake Shores romance, Martha's Vineyard mysteries & cozy holiday vibes
His powerful faith journey: Finding God through sobriety, starring in inspiring films like On a Wing and a Prayer
Producing projects, staying fit at 47, and life with girlfriend Helene Immel
Exciting 2026 projects: From action thrillers to potential new romances on screen
If you crushed on John Rowland, binge Hallmark movies, or love redemption stories with a side of abs – this episode will make you swoon and smile bigger than ever!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Jesse’s charming intro & instant chemistry
02:20 – Early days & landing Desperate Housewives
08:40 – Juicy John Rowland stories & Eva Longoria memories
14:10 – Dallas reboot highs & Ewing family drama
20:30 – Hallmark heartthrob era: Chesapeake Shores & mysteries
27:15 – Faith, sobriety & On a Wing and a Prayer miracles
34:50 – Producing, fitness secrets & life today
41:20 – 2026 projects tease (what’s next?!)
47:00 – Rapid-fire: Best kiss scene, dream role, dare to dream
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