An Actor Despairs - Pod.casts

Brandon Scott

April 11, 2024 09:41 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Brandon Scott as they discuss Brandon's experience growing up in the South, discovering his love for acting, going to NYU and starting his own theatre company, moving to Los Angeles and starting to work, and his experience on "Grey's Anatomy," "Dead To Me," The Girls on The Bus," and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosalind Chao

April 01, 2024 15:53 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Rosalind Chao as they discuss her journey getting into acting young; finding a balance between theatre, film, and television; the lessons learned from her many different projects; and her monumental role on Netflix's "3 Body Problem." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai Alexander

March 15, 2024 14:09 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kai Alexander as they discuss Kai's childhood, growing up go karting/drumming, getting into acting and falling in love the craft, and his work on "Masters of the Air" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Staz Nair

January 18, 2024 15:41 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Staz Nair as they discuss Staz's journey into acting/music and working in projects such as "Game of Thrones," "Supergirl," and Zach Snyder's newest film "Rebel Moon" now streaming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Huskey

December 08, 2023 13:49 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Brian Huskey as they discuss how Brian got his start into acting later in life. moving to New York City, his work in the sketch comedy circuit, and building an incredible roster of film and television work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dierdre Friel

August 15, 2023 09:30 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Dierdre Friel as they discuss her journey, various projects, teaching, her wonderful work in "PHYSICAL," and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen Rapoport

August 07, 2023 10:46 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Ellen Rapoport as they discuss her journey growing up, going to Ive League schools and discovering her interest in screenwriting, her journey selling various projects, the wild ride of creating and writing her show "Minx," and being able to survive an arduous transition of being one network only to be dropped and having to find another home all while finishing not only filming, but also production of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Sasha Lane

June 12, 2023 12:59 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Sasha Lane as they discuss her wild journey into landing her very first role in "American Honey," navigating the success of that film, having an amazing friend in Riley Keough who helped her understand the dynamics of the entertainment industry and encouraged her to continue pursuing an acting career, finding her voice, choosing film/tv projects that resonated with her, and her profound work in "The Crowded Room" with Tom Holland and Emmy Rossum out now!...

Jon Voight

May 15, 2023 15:08 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and legendary guest Jon Voight as they discuss the beginnings of his journey, the various acting techniques and peers he connected with, and his new film "Mercy" with Jonathan Rhys Meyers via Paramount Content Distribution in Select Theaters May 12, On Digital May 19, and On Demand June 2, 2023. Also please check out an upcoming documentary film about his work in "Midnight Cowboy" DESPERATE SOULS, DARK CITY AND THE LEGEND OF MIDNIGHT COWBOY (Kino Lorber / Zeitgei...

Chloe Van Landschoot

April 24, 2023 12:29 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Chloe Van Landschoot as they discuss her journey growing up, getting into dance, discovering acting later in life, become a nurse and then being thrust into the pandemic, falling in love with acting and landing auditions, Season 2 of her show "From" now on MGM+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Goldstein

March 10, 2023 13:38 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Darren Goldstein as they discuss Darren's journey into discovering acting later in life, going to NYU for his MFA, growing into roles, "The Affair," "Ozark," and upcoming project both Ryan and Darren worked on together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frida Gustavsson

January 26, 2023 09:51 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Frida Gustavsson as they discuss her experience growing up in Sweden, being scouted at Ikea, taking off as a model in high fashion, leaving fashion behind and returning to her pursuit of acting, and finally landing the role of a lifetime as Freydis on Netflix's "Vikings: Valhalla." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amar Chada-Patel

January 09, 2023 10:48 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Amar Chada-Patel as they discuss his experience growing up, getting into fashion filmmaking and commercials, discovering acting later in life, and his new wonderful show "Willow" now streaming on Disney! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Young

November 22, 2022 12:08 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kit Young as they discuss growing up in the U.K., his journey into acting, working on the stage, and his new projects on Netflix "The School For Good And Evil" and "Shadow and Bone" Season 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mena Suvari

October 31, 2022 14:24 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Mena Suvari as they discuss Mena's journey into acting starting at a young age, what drew her to the script of American Beauty, how she loves as much info as possible when preparing for a role, and her newest film, The Accursed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Lyle

October 27, 2022 13:27 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Lauren Lyle about how she got her start pursuing acting, getting agents and navigating auditions, landing three seasons of "Outlander," and her new show "Karen Pirie." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Cowperthwaite

October 11, 2022 14:20 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Cameron Cowperthwaite as they discuss his journey growing up, discovering acting very late, making a sudden move to Los Angeles, and working with Ryan Murhphy on "AHS" and now on "Dahmer" streaming now on Netflix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Chandrasekhar

August 29, 2022 09:51 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jay Chanrasekhar as they discuss his experience growing up, getting into comedy, starting a sketch troupe in college, the origins of Broken Lizard, making "Supertroopers," navigating his career as an actor, writer, director, editor, comedian, and his new wonderful film "Easter Sunday." In addition, breaking down the utilization of his wonderful app Vouch Vault --please download it now from the app store!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Pippa Bennett-Warner

August 16, 2022 12:40 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Pippa Bennett-Warner as they discuss how she got her start early in the U.K, navigating into acting as an adult, and her current projects "Chloe," "Gangs of London," and the upcoming film "See How They Run." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Scully

June 21, 2022 16:26 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest James Scully (Fire Island, You, 9-1-1, Quantico, Heathers) as they discuss James’ process while filming his breakout roll in Fire Island, his acting beginnings in San Antonio, Texas, and James’s opinion on playing a straight man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Scully

June 21, 2022 12:43 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest James Scully (Fire Island, You, 9-1-1, Quantico) as they discuss James’ process while filming his breakout roll in Fire Island, his acting beginnings in San Antonio, Texas, and James’s opinion on playing a straight man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shea Whigham Part 2: 200 Episodes!!

June 13, 2022 10:50 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Join your host, Ryan Perez and guest Shea Whigham (Joker, Boardwalk Empire, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning) as they discuss Shea’s process while filming during covid, his preparation methods for the role of “G. Gordon Liddy” on STARZ “Gaslit,” and working alongside Academy Award winning actress Julia Roberts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Haddock

June 09, 2022 11:38 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Laura Haddock as they discuss her experience growing up, discovering her love for acting, going to drama school, starting to work and figuring out the nuances of being a working actor, and projects such as "Transformers." "White Lines," "Downtown Abbey: A New Era," and her desire to return to the stage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ana Nogueira

June 06, 2022 11:38 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ana Nogueira as they discuss her journey as an actor and theatre major, moving to New York City and auditioning, becoming a writer while still acting, developing her first two plays and the workshopping, creating, and producing her new smash hit play "Which Way To The Stage," which we all need to help get to Broadway!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Glascott

May 26, 2022 13:53 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Fiona Glascott as they discuss her journey growing up Ireland, discovering her passion for theatre, moving to London to pursue her career further, and working in projects like "Fantastic Beasts," and "Julia" just to name a few!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Connor

May 16, 2022 10:15 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kit Connor as they talk about Kit's experience into getting into a Saturday theatre school that changed his life, doing commercials, booking film/tv/theatre roles, and projects like "Rocketman," "His Dark Materials," and his new incredible show "Heartstopper" now streaming on Netflix!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fola Evans-Akingbola

May 09, 2022 14:54 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Fola Evans-Akingbola as they discuss her journey into acting, working on projects like "Siren" and "Game of Thrones," and her brand new show "Ten Percent" now streaming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ophelia Lovibond

April 29, 2022 13:29 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ophelia Lovibond as they discuss her journey into discovering acting, getting started working young, maintaining education while working, moving to Los Angeles and working, her experience on "Elementary," and her new hit show "Minx" and so much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saffron Hocking

April 19, 2022 11:52 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Saffron Hocking as they talk about her experience growing up in London, getting interested in the arts, going to drama school, and her work in "Top Boy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ani and Alessandra Mesa

April 11, 2022 16:51 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Ani and Alessandra Mesa as they talk about their journey growing up as twins, getting into pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, creating their own content, and their film "Superior." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marissa Jo Cerar

April 04, 2022 10:58 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Marissa Jo Cerar as they discuss her experience growing up, discovering her passion for writing, getting breaks and landing in various writers rooms for shows like "The Handmaid's Tale," "13 Reasons Why, "The Fosters," and her new show about Mamie Till-Mobley called "Women of The Movement" now streaming on HULU! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Thompson

March 28, 2022 10:47 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Luke Thompson as they discuss Luke's experience growing up in France, attending university before drama school, ultimately going to drama school, working in Theatre in the U.K, landing "Bridgerton" and the amazing journey that has ensued! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan Spector Part 2

March 08, 2022 15:26 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and returning guest Morgan Spector as they talk everything that's happened since he was last on the show pre-pandemic. Moreover, discussing "The Plot Against America," "The Gilded Age," and the fact that this podcast would not exist without him and we are truly grateful for his work and time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katya Martín

March 03, 2022 14:08 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kata Martín as they discuss her experience growing up in Spain, moving to California, attending NYU, pursuing acting, and her new wonderful show "Promised Land" now on HULU!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haley Bennett

February 28, 2022 14:37 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Haley Bennett as they discuss her acting journey and her work on the new film "Cyrano" now in cinemas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cillian O'Sullivan

February 16, 2022 14:20 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Cillian O'Sullivan as they talk about his journey growing up in Ireland, finding focus, moving to the United States, and his new show "In From The Cold" now streaming on Netflix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Fierro - Rally To Help

February 08, 2022 14:07 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Fierro as they discuss his health and ways in which you can help him recover from his medical emergency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin L. Johnson

February 03, 2022 13:04 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kevin L. Johnson as they discuss growing up, getting into acting late, booking "Ozark" as a co star and it becoming a reoccurring, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bree Elrod

January 25, 2022 10:24 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Join your host, Ryan Perez, as he interviews guest Bree Elrod about her experiences as an actor over the last few decades. They discuss her creative journey that has taken her all over the country, her work with Alan Rickman, and her amazing performance in “Red Rocket” directed by Sean Baker, which is currently making huge waves both critically and at the box office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philip Barantini

January 17, 2022 15:55 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Philip Barantini as they talk about his journey from acting into filmmaking, transitioning into directing and working survival jobs, and his new outstanding film "Boiling Point." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Catlett

January 10, 2022 12:07 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Will Catlett as they discuss his incredible journey and working with Kevin Hart in "True Story" as well as many of Will's other projects! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna Vanderham

December 27, 2021 13:32 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Joanna Vanderham as they talk about her journey growing up, going to drama school, getting pulled away on an acting job, returning to drama school, and all her amazing film, television, and theatre work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noomi Rapace

December 10, 2021 14:36 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Noomi Rapace as they talk about her journey growing up in a multi-cultural environment, manifesting work, taking on projects that were not the obvious choice, learning English in only a few months, and her brilliant performance in "Lamb." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis

December 03, 2021 14:45 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis as they celebrate Ryan’s five years of sobriety, talk about their friendship and history, and discuss Gabriel-Kane’s life experiences growing up as well as becoming a model and actor. His new movie “Terror on the Prairie” comes out in 2022, and was a transformative experience for G-K. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Hassell

November 22, 2021 11:58 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Alex Hassell as they talk about his youth, getting into acting, founding The Factory Theatre Company, and his work in films like "Two Down," Netflix's brand new "Cowboy Bebop," and the highly anticipated "The Tragedy of Macbeth." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Tierney and Brittany Feldman

November 18, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Jim Tierney and Brittany Feldman as they talk about a dramatic series of events that has unfolded in the last few months as Ryan searched for his missing dog, Guy. Jim and Brittany were instrumental in the search for Guy and today’s episode focuses not only on their experiences together, but also the amazing work they do for the animal community every day. Brittany is the President and Founder of Shelter Chic, a nonprofit animal rescue group. Jim uses a mi...

Rudi Dharmalingam

November 10, 2021 11:31 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Rudi Dharmalingam as they discuss Rudi's childhood and getting into table tennis, discovering acting later in life and not going to drama school, the persistence of showing up for auditions even when it meant a 14 hour commute, staying positive, and his new show "Wakefield" now available on Showtime! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Heck

November 05, 2021 13:08 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MB

Join you host Ryan Perez and guest Bill Heck as they discuss Bill's journey into acting, going to grad school at NYU, landing his first jobs, and his new wonderful show "I Know What You Did Last Summer" now streaming!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eden Epstein

October 05, 2021 15:02 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Eden Epstein as she shares her journey from attending NYU, finding an acting class that was a match, booking "Sweetbitter," and now Season 2 of Apple's "See." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaelen Ohm

September 27, 2021 15:30 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kaelen Ohm as they discuss her artistic journey as a filmmaker, actor, and musician and talk Netfilx's "Hit and Run." Make sure to check out her music under the name AMAARA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.