Digital audiences saw another side of Perry through podcasting. Teaming up once again with his frequent co-star Jake Short, Perry launched and hosted projects such as the Hit the Bricks podcast. The conversational medium provided an unscripted venue to unpack childhood stardom, Hollywood contracts, and industry transitions with zero corporate filter. Listeners responded strongly to the duo's real-life chemistry, which had evolved from scripted Disney banter into mature creative partnership.
By early 2026, Perry broadened that outreach into the university speaker circuit. Speaking engagements at college campuses and film academies now feature Perry addressing the realities of adolescent celebrity, intellectual property ownership, and the mechanics of independent filmmaking. Rather than presenting a nostalgic recap of past shows, Perry unpacks the hard realities of studio production schedules, early financial literacy, and the transition into screen directing. These appearances have positioned him as an articulate industry mentor for aspiring screenwriters and student filmmakers navigating entertainment contracts.
