Acting Coach Dan Rodandan Teaching Actors How To Act
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 46 ratingsEach episode, acting coach Dan Rodandan teaches young and up-and-coming stage and screen and TV and film actors and actresses his acting secrets.
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Episodes
Episode 42: Remembering John Dunsworth
December 05, 2019 22:44 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBDan learns that his hero, actor John Dunsworth, has passed away and connects with Canadian actor Matt Chisholm to share memories about John. We listen back to Episode 30 when Dan first interviewed John in New York City in 2013. Beware of the shit hawk...
Episode 41: Leigh Foster Hates Bullshit
November 14, 2019 02:41 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBDan's back from the dead! After nearly five years away, Dan discovers a new top dog in town: actor Leigh Foster and his acting podcast "Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence." Booking work, quality information, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hulk Hogan. Email me at [email protected]! Dan Rodandan: http://markowski.nyc/teaching-actors-how-to-act/ Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence: https://podcasts.apple.com/usaction-the-pursuit-of-acting-excellence/id991452758 Leigh Foster: http://leigh-...
Episode 40: Simple As That
May 06, 2015 01:07 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBDan says goodbye (for now). Rebecca BMW, Leigh Foster, Nariko Ott, Nathan Blackwell, Todd Raines, Woody Allen, Kelsey Olsen, the ghost of Dan's mom, Stan Rodandan, Corey Bowen, Jim Lahey, and many more call in to pay their respects. Simple as that.
Episode 39: Lorne Michaels is a Mushy Old Sandwich
April 21, 2015 16:02 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBDan teaches us about being a "script girl," how nose guards save us from mustache tickles, how to force ourselves to feel things, how real life is a lie, how the only way to get popular is to fake your own death, and even Lorne Michaels calls the hotline!
Episode 38: Live at the Treehouse Theater
April 03, 2015 22:35 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBDan is invited to coach acting LIVE at the Treehouse Theater in New York City. Guests include standup comedian Sean P. Darr and the Improv Troupe "Last Minute." After the taping, Dan receives a very special invitation from a very special Saudi Prince.
Episode 37: Dear Lorne Michaels
February 27, 2015 04:43 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBDan decides that it's time to "go big or go home," and since he doesn't have a home to go to, he decides to make a plea to Lorne Michaels for a spot on Saturday Night Live by auditioning a few characters and impersonations. Are you listening, Lorne?
Episode 36: Promoting Your Online Projects
January 07, 2015 03:12 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBDan rings in the new year with a goal to "make it big" by becoming one of The Biggest Losers. He also talks with director Nathan Blackwell about the challenges of promoting Internet content, like podcasts and Nathan's sci-fi web series, Voyage Trekkers.
Episode 35: The 42nd St. Elmo Gang
October 09, 2014 23:39 - 15 minutes - 14 MBDan's had a busy summer performing Shakespeare in the Park for tourists and trying to get in good with the 42nd St. Elmo Gang, AKA the Times Squaremos. After inviting the gang to join him on a Saturday Night Fever pub crawl, Dan's luck turns around.
Episode 34: How To Make Money Acting in New York City
May 11, 2014 03:09 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBDan is forced to leave his home in the Hawaiian Gardens area and take a Greyhound bus to the big ankle: New York City! He talks with his one-week sublet roommate about some ways to make a quick buck in the city, mostly performing for tourists.
Episode 33: The Perfect Oscar Speech
February 28, 2014 17:49 - 13 minutes - 12 MBDan gives us the recipe for the perfect Oscar acceptance speech and also gets mixed up in some illegal Academy Awards betting. He puts all his money on Nebraska because, duh, it's black and white.
Episode 32: MTV's Ratfished
February 05, 2014 21:26 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBLove is in the air as Dan meets young Rebecca BMW to discuss her dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress -- that is, if her plans for becoming a Yarn Queen fall through. Dan gets more than he bargained for.
Episode 31: Character Exorcism
January 21, 2014 21:01 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBDan's past catches up with him as a young Dave Braithwait (Episode 9: You Monster, Harrison Ford!) returns, stuck in villainous-character mode. Will Dan be able to cure him of his method acting or will Evil continue to get mail in the Danger Zone?
Episode 30: Being John Dunsworth
December 25, 2013 21:22 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBDan talks with his acting hero, John Dunsworth, about playing Jim Lahey on the hit Canadian television show Trailer Park Boys, sympathetic acting, synchronization, and characterization.
Episode 29: The Musical!
November 17, 2013 05:31 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBDan sells some plasma in order to take some singing lessons and gives some sage advice to a 17-year-old boy from Arizona who WANTS TO BE A STAR. Got Q's? Dan's got A's! Call (917) 2148-DAN or e-mail him at [email protected]
Episode 28: Let's Learn About Magic
November 04, 2013 16:57 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBDan gets his first Facebook criticism from poet, writer and director, Don Baldwin, Todd Raines helps us learn about magic, and Dan answers yours calls. Please call or e-mail us your showbiz questions! (917) 2148-DAN or [email protected].
Episode 27: A Voice Not Over, Joel Godard
October 14, 2013 18:17 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBDan visits the legendary voice actor, Joel Godard. His credits include Dateline NBC, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Today, Joel shows Dan how to read copy like a boss and shares the definition of the word "zaftig."
Episode 26: It's Not Your Fault
September 27, 2013 17:15 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBDan is back taking your calls! In this episode, Dan coaches Chicago-based actor Leigh Foster on how to deal with rejection after the handsome young man was not cast in a Cheerios commercial. Got questions? [email protected]; (917) 2148-DAN
Episode 25: The Nat Towsen "Tight Five"
September 13, 2013 13:21 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBDan gets a lesson from comedian Nat Towsen on how to prepare a tight five-minute standup comedy routine and develop it for the late night talk show circuit. Nat discusses the importance of crowd work, laugh lines, haymakers, and not "blowing the light." Find out more about Nat Towsen here: Twitter: @NatTowsen Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour fan page: https://www.facebook.com/downtownvariety The Moon's fan page: https://www.facebook.com/themoonshow
Episode 24: Summer Lovin'
August 27, 2013 19:37 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBDan meets a singer in line for a flu vaccine and brings him back to his place where they discuss the ancient oriental art of karaoke, Terry Gilliam's "Brazil", Larry Bird, small pox, and coaches him on the song "Summer Nights" from the musical "Grease."
Episode 23: "Our Kiki" With Playwright Seth Tucker
August 08, 2013 22:39 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBDan gets out of his apartment today to interview actor, singer, director, and playwright Seth Tucker about his new play, Our Kiki: A Gay Farce, which will premiere at the New York City Fringe Festival on August 9th at the Connelly Theatre.
Episode 22: "It's A Disaster" With Director Todd Berger
July 19, 2013 00:22 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBDan's guest today: an actual, real-life movie director, Todd Berger! Todd discusses his latest film, "It's A Disaster", starring Rachel Boston, David Cross, America Ferrera, Julia Stiles, Erinn Hayes, Blaise Miller, Jeff Grace, and Kevin M. Brennan!
Episode 21: How To Act Like You're Still In Love With Someone
July 02, 2013 01:35 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDan takes your phone calls! In this episode, Dan gives advice to a young woman who's acting in a play about bullying and tells us how to act like you're still in love somebody. Call and leave an acting question on Dan's answering machine: (917) 2148-DAN!
Episode 20: The Dan Rodandan Comiconcast Take Two The Sequel The Squeakquel
June 19, 2013 22:28 - 18 minutes - 17 MBDan returns to coach acting to Kelsey Olsen and Todd Raines in a Kennedy Brothers script at the Phoenix Comicon. We meet a ghost from the past, some dead ducks, and John Goodman. Please call in with your acting and showbiz questions. (917) 2148-DAN
Episode 19: Live From Comicon
June 11, 2013 01:15 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBDan lectures at the Phoenix Comicon, talks to a Pokemon, and like M. Night Shyamalan, there are many twists and turns. Todd Raines. Choas reigns. Kennedy Brothers. Kelsey Olson. Buses. That one girl's mom. And a phone call from a BIG TIME HOLLYWOOD AGENT.
Episode 18: Acting Innocent When You're Clearly Guilty
May 16, 2013 17:01 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBDan's answering machine is back online! Today, Dan helps you act innocent when you're guilty, helps your son become Indiana Jones, is offered a gift from a fan, is threatened by someone from his past, and gets a call from a big-time Hollywood agent!
Episode 17: Seinfeld-Style Comedian Tim Tagtmeyer Interviewed Marc Maron-Style By Dan Rodandan
May 06, 2013 23:43 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBDan talks to LA comedian Tim Tagtmeyer about the LA comedy scene, "bringer" shows, mustaches, the nature of comedy, radio DJs, Salt and Peppa, and the Big Red Rock-Eater. Let Dan answer all your showbiz questions! Call and leave a message: (917) 2148-DAN!
Episode 16: Romantic Comedy Monologues
April 24, 2013 16:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBDan has his very first live female guest and up-and-coming actress, Kelsey Olsen! Maui Wowie! Together, he coaches her through some romantic comedy monologues from Love Actually and... others. Call in with your showbiz questions (917) 2148-DAN!
Episode 15: Taking Over Hollywood
April 14, 2013 00:07 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBDan has a very special guest today live via his telephone, the magical Todd Raines, who plans to take over Hollywood and become the next Indiana Jones, James Bond, James Franco, and Shia LaBeouf. Got showbiz questions? Call Dan at (917) 2148-DAN!
Episode 14: Improv Hotline
March 28, 2013 02:36 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBDan's phone bill over-drafted his Wells Fargo account so he missed your calls and his tap-dancing guest sprung his ankle and had to cancel, so Dan does what he always does when he's alone: he calls the Improv Hotline. Call (917) 2148-DAN with questions!
Episode 13: Crying On Camera, On Stage, And At Home
March 21, 2013 00:38 - 16 minutes - 15 MBDan shares his experience crying in front of people, on stage, on camera, and in front of people. He also tells us that Rudy (1993) is one of the saddest movies ever made. Plus, Dan apologizes to a female caller and sings some Baltimora. (917) 2148-DAN
Episode 12: Extra Tips
March 14, 2013 16:28 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBDan and his guest, Ballrog Mofesto, discuss the lessons they've learned working as movie extras. Also, Dan takes your calls. Can an actor survive on good looks alone? How can one act on killing a lion? How do I fake a fake orgasm? (917) 2148-DAN
Episode 11: The Art of the Meme
February 25, 2013 16:41 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBDan Rodandan explains the mystery behind the "Harlem Shake" and teaches you how to go viral and make your own popular internet videos! Also, Dan's feud with a 14-year-old film auteur continues. Call (917) 2148-DAN to ask your own showbiz questions!
Episode 10: Dan's Oscar Picks
February 20, 2013 04:40 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBDan Rodandan picks Zero Dark Thirty for Best Picture, Denzel Washington for Best Actor, and is surprised to learn that Tommy Lee Jones is nominated for Lincoln. Plus, Giovanni Guzmales gets back at Rodandan for bad-mouthing his masterpiece, Fart Police.