Dearing Acting Studio Podcast

Mornings with Matt: College & Time Management

April 02, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Mornings with Matt Welcome to Mornings With Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio's completely virtual talk show where you can text in questions and chat with Matt. This is an effort to create community and bring people together. Matt will be answering questions about life, acting, the industry, and whatever else our viewers dream up! Our first guest is Jada Warner (https://www.instagram.com/jadajowarner/). Jada is a student at our acting school (https://www.dearingstudio.com/adult-acting-classes) ...

Find your Purpose

March 28, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Find Your Purpose You might be reading this title thinking, "Find your Purpose?" Pretty big question there buddy. This week on the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast we have a special guest Brad Sweeney. Brad is a store director in his 40th year with Bashas Supermarkets (https://www.bashas.com/). He is also Brian and Joey's dad. In this episode, we talk about the positives and the negatives of being on the frontlines during this crisis, Review the growth of the studio from Brad's perspective, and ...

Youth Improv Podcast: Yes Because

March 21, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Youth Improv Podcast Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Kids Podcast. We promised our Youth Improv students (https://www.dearingstudio.com/youth-acting-classes) a personal podcast to help them practice improv from home during quarantine. As the coronavirus (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) has shaken the nation, we've been forced to move our classes online. In 13 years of operation, we've never closed our doors and we refused to give up now. Our Wednesday online Y...

The power of "I AM"

March 16, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

DEARING STUDIO PODCAST- THE POWER OF "I AM" The team was so excited to hop on the podcast and chat this week. We will let you in on a little secret. So, our team has an awesome chemistry (still a work in progress) that we have built to chat the way we do on our podcasts, but most of the time, we have an outline as to what topics we want to hit on. That being said, we thrive on being able to adapt to whatever topics of conversation are drawn to our hearts. Do we want to hit our outline? Sure...

Fighting for a Positive Mindset

March 16, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Fighting for a Positive Mindset Let's be honest. It is so easy for us to fall into the rabbit hole of negative thoughts. Even when we don't mean to, we do. It starts with us directly or indirectly outweighing the pro's and con's about whatever situation. Then all of a sudden, the negative reactions pour in from the shadows in our minds. Next thing you know, you've completely clouded any of the positives of the situation, and your mind is glued to one hair that was out of place. We've all bee...

Transmuting Fear

February 29, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Transmuting Fear Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! In this episode Matt and Joey talk about FEAR (https://www.dearingstudio.com/taking-your-first-acting-class-is-scary). With the world in a state of panic over the coronavirus (https://g.co/kgs/VbpTv4), we sunk right into the topic of how we can transmute fear into positivity. Matt is a personal development (https://www.dearingstudio.com/professional-development) coach, and has done extensive research on what fear is and why i...

Teen Podcast Episode 3: The Journey

February 29, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Teen Acting Podcast Episode 3 Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Teen Podcast! In this episode we have special student guests, Barbro Checkett and Riley Meyer, with our host Brian Sweeney (https://www.instagram.com/briansweeneyaz/) and producer, Joey Sweeney (https://www.instagram.com/jks2365/). Barbro and Riley have two very different stories on how they found Dearing (https://www.dearingstudio.com/) and why they are here, but they both have similar reasons for why they keep coming ba...

Masterclass

February 26, 2020 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Dearing Acting Studio Podcast Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today our Guardian team had three loaded topics that we reviewed. Masterclass, Goal Rocks, and Teaching to the Person. Let's dive in and unpack these topics as we head into March. Masterclass Intensive Scene Study Our Masterclass (https://www.dearingstudio.com/adult-acting-classes) scene study intensive is one of the highest levels of mastery training offered at the Dearing Studio. Within a four day period, stud...

Plant while you Harvest

February 20, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MB

Plant While You Harvest: Professional Development Podcast In this episode of our professional development podcast we discuss the importance of seeking new clients while you are having success. Or in other words how to "Plant While You Harvest". We're excited to have special guest Tony Calvis (https://tonycalvisjr.com) on the mic with Brian Sweeney, Matthew Dearing, and Joey Sweeney. Tony Calvis and the Nextiva connection to professional development Tony Calvis is an extremely successful huma...

Phoenix Castings

February 14, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this podcast we sum up an extremely successful week at the studio while Matt was on vacation with his family. We talk about the three castings we had come in, and some of the challenges and excitement that come with each one. We review Matt's trip to Disney World with his family. Lastly we talk about Valentines day, the pressure of getting stuck in a gifting circle, and Shea brings up an alternative tradition for how she treats her man on valentines day! Thanks for listening to the Dearin...

Mind. Body. Spirit.

February 08, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Mind. Body. Spirit. Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! In this episode we analyze the importance of keeping your mind, body, and spirit aligned in positivity. We've got a special guest this week, Jared Mishlove (https://www.instagram.com/jaredmishlove/), owner of Altered Athletics (https://mindbody.io/locations/altered-athletics) operating out of Glory Gains Gym (https://www.glorygainsgym.com/) in Scottsdale Arizona. He is on our Chaos Comedy improv troupe and takes both Impro...

Kids Podcast: Episode 2 Manifestation

February 08, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode we have Jack and Rosalyn back on the mic's with their dad hoping to give inspiration to the kids that are listening, based on what they have been through. They review what it means to manifest something, and how what you focus on can effect your life. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Dearing Studio kids podcast, like, subscribe, and have a dearing day! :)

Dearing Studio Teens Podcast: Identity & Growth

February 08, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

In the second ever episode of the Dearing Studio Teen Podcast we have special guests and studio crew members, Wyatt and Courtney on the mics with Brian and Joey. We dive deep into what it's like to be a teen in the present 21st century lifestyle and the struggles that come with comparison and social media. Each of them talks about what they've learned in their time at dearing, and what thy have overcome as actors through our classes. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Dearing Studio Teen P...

The power of focus

February 03, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Power of Focus: Protect your time and get in the zone The Power of Focus is becoming a superpower. In this episode Matthew Dearing and Joey Sweeney of Dearing Acting Studio (https://www.dearingstudio.com) talk about the power of protecting your time and zoning in to one thing at a time. Matthew Dearing explains these concepts in detail through his book Acting Is My Day Job: Seven Strategies to Market and Make Money as an Actor (https://www.amazon.com/Acting-My-Day-Job-Strategies/dp/1733275509...

The power of good focus

February 03, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

This week we were inspired to throw another podcast your way! This episode has Matt and Joey on the mic while live on facebook. They talk about the power of protecting your time and zoning in to one thing at a time. While also looking back on some memories from the past that have shaped them into who they are today. Thanks for listening, have a Dearing day!

First Live Podcast: The truth of a lie

January 31, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Dearing Acting Studio podcast going live today for the first time ever. As a listener, you can expect life lessons, actor tips, and a whole lot of fun. In this episode we talk about the severity of lying & how there is no such thing as a little lie. subscribe to keep up with the latest content. Have a Dearing Day!

Laughing through the Fear

January 25, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

In this episode we have special guest and Dearing student Dakota George on the mic with Brian, Matt, and Joey. This was definitely one for the books! Full of laughs, poorly timed sound effects, and life advice about tackling your fears on the stage. We hope you enjoy this one of a kind episode and thank you for listening to the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast.

Talking vs. Listening: Find the Balance

January 18, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this episode we have Shea, Matt, and Joey. Brian is out sick. We talk about some of the crazy obstacles we overcame in the past week, and the lessons we learned from them. The big points were on being silent, learning to listen intently and be present, and the difference between decimal point and comma decisions.

Eagle Mentality: Changing your Mindset

January 12, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this episode we have Matt, Brian, and Joey re-capping some big lessons that they have received recently. Speaking from someone who was in the room, the energy was on fire. It ended up being a late night podcast because of the crazy day we had, but the podcast is something we aren't willing to negotiate on. Tune in to listen to the life lessons and see if there's any areas that you can grow in to take yourself next level.

Dearing Studio Podcast: Kids Version

January 06, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this first ever Dearing Studio kids podcast, we have two long time students Jack and Rosalyn Dearing on the mics with their dad Matt Dearing and studio producer Joey Sweeney. We made this podcast to help cater the personal development work we do on our regular podcast to younger kids about issues that are relevant to them... Also it's just super cute to have kiddos in the studio producing content with us.

Teen Acting Podcast

January 06, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

In this first ever teen podcast episode we have studio crew members and long time students Truman Hendrix and Isabel Root in with one of our instructors Brian Sweeney.

The evolution of Masterclass

January 03, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

In this episode we have Bebe Katsenes, a former student, back from USC as our guest. Bebe grew up in our program and finished her last year here before college as an intern. She shares with us all of the things she is up to at USC and talks about what she misses about being here. Our masterclass is a course that continues to evolve and change, but keeps the same goal... to have great actors bring justice to great writing. Everyone on the podcast has been in the masterclass that Matt coaches, ...

Embracing the Uncomfortable

December 23, 2019 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Matt's out of the office for the morning, so this weeks podcast is led by our chief of staff Shea Toepel, with special guests and team members Joey and Brian. Before the podcast, we got out of our comfort zones and hopped on the mics for a spur of the moment freestyle session. This brought up the topic of the day which is preventing ourselves from confidently walking into the unknown. From there we talk about the importance of self-discipline and training those around you to adapt to your nex...

Breaking the December Curse

November 29, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

What is the December curse? A crazy concept, but when you look deep into it most people slow down for the holidays. In years past we have fallen into the same boat with them, but this year as a staff we've decided to 10x through the month of December. On this podcast we set goals for the next week that will push us through the month at full stride. As a listener we want to inspire you to do the same. Take some time to reflect on bad habits you've created in the past during the holiday season,...

Thanksgiving Tradition

November 26, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Happy Holidays Everyone. In this weeks episode the Dearing Team discuss their thanksgiving traditions and memories.

Trusting Your Team: How to Build Confidence and Communication

November 18, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Are you down for some unpacking with the Dearing Team?! It wouldn't be a team podcast without our witty banter and ever-changing introduction chats. Joey was the -willing....well, unknowingly willing- victim this week as we chat about blemishes and Dr. Shea coming to the rescue. (Cue halo over Shea's head and sly grin). Okay, okay, now into the meat of it. We had a plethora of updates to discuss, per usual. Interestingly enough, the Dearing Team always finds a way to dive in deep to the va...

Special Guest Interview with Kyle Maynard

November 10, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Talk about a guy.... If you havent heard of Kyle Maynard and the unbelievable triumphs he's conquered in his life, go visit our good friend "Google" and prepare to pick your jaw up off the floor. Here's a sneak peak for you.... Kyle is known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of BOTH Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without prosthetics. (Insane, we know) He is also a best selling author, ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, and the Terminator refers to...

Speedcast: The Power of Thank You

November 08, 2019 02:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome to the very first "Speedcast" brought to you by the Dearing Studio Team. (We're not coining this term, but.....we kind of are) So, take the next 12 minutes and 6 seconds of your life and let us mic-drop some banter on you. We love our excessive group chats as much as the next guys and gals, but....what really consitutes being left on "read"? Aside from the comedy, we talk about what it means to tell people how you feel about them, getting fired up to WANT growth in your life, and n...

Good Fight

October 30, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

You know that feeling when you or someone else does something or says something that you don’t know what to do with? We dug into that today. Hard. So, grab a shovel and an espresso because we’re headed six feet under into the Dearing Team’s etiquette habits. Topics From Todays Episode: Are we trendy? Can we keep up with millennial terminology? Who’s turn is it really to do the office coffee run? Why are we all so offended by the “K.” response? Humans aren’t mind readers. Speak up about y...

Phoenix Theater

October 18, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Hanna Spence- Schehr joined the Dearing Team this week to talk about The Phoenix Theatre Company and shared a bit of her story. -Now- Let's get real here. Hanna had no idea who she came to play with when she entered into the Dearing Studio. She had no idea she would fall victim to Shea's ridiculous habbit of nicknaming everyone who walks through the door AND on top of that, she let it slip that her alma mater is none other than the University of Arizona. If you didnt know, we are a Devil ho...