Hollywood Close-Up
203 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsHollywood Close-up, hosted by two actors Natalie Lipka and Wayne Frazier focuses on creating your own career in the entertainment industry. On the show, Natalie and Wayne discuss the latest in the entertainment world, how to be proactive, well-rounded actors and how they don't wait for the phone to ring. Each episode will feature a close-up interview with one of Hollywood's finest working actors, directors, producers, writers and all the industry professionals in between.
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Episodes
Ep53 – Alexander Burke from Magnolia Memoir
September 09, 2014 11:00 - 37 minutes - 35.5 MB"Selfie" and "A to Z" kickoff part 1 of a 4 part series as Natalie and Wayne break down the new Fall TV schedule. Magnolia Memoir's Alexander Burke (Piano, B3, Vibes, Keys, Lead Composer/ Founding Member) talks about their new album, Pale Fire and working as a TV/Film composer (Single Dads, MTV Movie Awards). Order Pale Fire on iTunes: http://geni.us/1lGpMagnolia Memoir – Odds & Ends – Official Music Video: http://bit.ly/OddsAndEnds Website: http://magnoliamemoir.com Twitter: https://twitter....
Ep52 – Happy Anniversary Hollywood Close-Up
September 02, 2014 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MBIt's the Happy One Year/Season Two episode. Champagne, Dunkin' Donuts, Natalie Lipka, Wayne Frazier and a whole lot of special moments from past episodes. Featuring Music – Magnolia Memoir
Ep51 – Max Amini
August 06, 2014 01:02 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBNatalie and Wayne talk about the "The Gut" feeling when making choices for potential career changing roles. Comedian Max Amini gives the interview of a lifetime, as he talks about working with SNL alum Rob Schneider, doing charity work for ALS research and the glamour of being a traveling comedian! Featuring Music: Slant – http://slantmusic.net Website: http://maxamini.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxComedian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaxAmini
Ep50 – Gregg Daniel
July 29, 2014 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBEpisode 50!! Holy Reverend Daniels! Natalie and Wayne interview Gregg Daniel from HBO's "True Blood"! Do we have spoilers…sink your teeth in deep and listen! Be sure to rate and comment in iTunes and you can also find us on Stitcher. IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0199637/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealGreggDaniel Featuring Music: All Aces – http://allacesmusic.bandcamp.com/
Ep49 – Olde Money Boyz
July 22, 2014 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBNatalie misses Wayne this week and talks with RenaMarie about self-taped auditions. Olde Money Boyz, Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman and Scott Yacyshyn join Natalie in the studio to chat about their live improv shows, comedic shorts and how important communication is when working together. Be sure to rate and comment in iTunes and you can also find us on Stitcher. Featuring Music: All Aces – http://allacesmusic.bandcamp.com/ Website: http://oldemoneyboyz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/o...
Ep48 – Nom, nom, nom, nominations!
July 16, 2014 05:11 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBNatalie and Wayne talk Emmy nominations, Matthew McConaughey, dramedy and "Weird Al" Yankovic! Be sure to rate and comment in iTunes and you can also find us on Stitcher. Featuring Music: All Aces
Ep47 – Joe Nunez
July 09, 2014 04:22 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MBHappy the episode after the 4th of July! Natalie and Wayne both audition for national commercials, Wayne works on a TV series and Natalie gets headshots. Improv actor, the funny Joe Nunez (Bridesmaids, Superbad) shares some of his experiences working with Judd Apatow, Henry Winkler and Second City in Chicago. Featuring Music: Melanie Taylor – melanietaylorofficial.com IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1099085/ Be sure to rate and comment in iTunes and you can also find us on Stitcher.
Ep46 – Dallas Travers
June 25, 2014 01:02 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBIt's a double interview episode! Singer/songwriter Melanie Taylor calls in, Natalie talks the Daytime Emmy Awards and Wayne tries to answer the ever popular question: What if Wookies exhibited male pattern baldness? The actors advocate Dallas Travers joins them in studio with some amazing resources and explains what it means to "Work less, more often". Website: http://www.dallastravers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/dallastravers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DallasTraversFans Featurin...
Ep45 - Brad James
June 18, 2014 03:45 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBNatalie and Wayne discuss challenging acting moments, a phone app for the actor and Hollywood Close-Up remembers Casey Kasem. Actor Brad James from Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse" phones in via Atlanta, GA to talk about about his new film, Comeback Dad. Be sure to rate and comment in iTunes and you can also find us on Stitcher.
Ep44 - Dustin Hahn
June 10, 2014 23:40 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBNatalie and Wayne recap the Tony Awards and discuss some challenges actors take in Television roles. Winner of the 2014 L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival Best Comedy Shortie-Short Award Dustin Hahn joins them in studio to discuss his film The Birth of the Moon, animation and voice work. Be sure to rate and comment in iTunes and you can also find us on Stitcher.
Ep43 - Debra Wilson
June 04, 2014 01:02 - 37 minutes - 35 MBWayne finds his radio voice, RenaMarie gets a haircut and Natalie used to be bald? All this and more at the top of Episode 43. Inspirational "MADtv" alum Debra Wilson joins us for an in-depth conversation and she even channels Oprah on this week's Hollywood Close-Up! Be sure to rate and comment in iTunes and you can also find us on Stitcher.
EP42 - Joan Ryan
May 28, 2014 02:25 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBWayne and Natalie beam into Episode 42 to chat about their recent trip to Sci-Fest and commitment to your performance. Special guest, singer and actress Joan Ryan joins them to talk about her upcoming live show, "Joan Ryan on the Edge" June 1st here in Los Angeles in which she will be donating a portion of the show's proceeds to The Trevor Project. For more details check out http://joanryan.com/joanryanappearances Featuring Music from Emmy Rival - http://www.emmyrival.com
Ep41 - LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival
May 21, 2014 02:05 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBNatalie and Wayne recap their amazing weekend at the 2014 LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival with exclusive interviews from Weird Al Yankovic (Commie Award 2014), Laraine Newman (SNL), Wendie Malick (Hot in Cleveland), Michaela Watkins (Trophy Wife), Jon Huertas (Castle), Melissa Peterman (Baby Daddy), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) and more! Yes, all that in 30 minutes! Be sure to rate and comment in iTunes and you can also find us on Stitcher.
Ep40 - Jeannie Roshar & Gary Anthony Williams
May 14, 2014 00:54 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBWayne meets a Yeti, Natalie goes to Fargo, North Dakota? LA Comedy Comedy Shorts Film Festival creators: actress/writer Jeannie Roshar (Bun in the Oven 2: The Rebirth) and actor/writer Gary Anthony Williams (Whose Line is it Anyway, The Boondocks) join us to share all the pertinent information for this weekend's activities! Oh, and...Listen for the code to win free tickets! Check out more festival info at Lacomedyshorts.com and follow on Twitter - @lacomedyshorts @JeannieRoshar @GaryAWilliams
Ep39 - Ryan T. Husk
May 07, 2014 02:30 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBWhat is a table read? What is the difference between IMDbPro and IMDb? Natalie and Wayne try to answer these and many more questions as they chat in-studio with actor, writer and producer Ryan T. Husk.
Ep38 - Katierose Donohue
April 30, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBHuge show this week with Natalie and Wayne! A big shout out to both of them and all of the finalists for The Reel Deal (http://thereeldeal.tv/finalists-announced/). Natalie recaps some of the Tony nominations and Wayne turns into a giddy little school girl as he reports on the just announced Star Wars Episode VII cast! Groundlings Sunday company alum, Katierose Donohue joins them in talking about creating your own projects including her short film rom-com Dealbreaker, which she co-wrote and s...
Ep37 - Angeline Rose Troy
April 23, 2014 01:44 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWayne and Natalie talk about movie budgets, Earth Day and the 117th running of The Boston Marathon. Our special guest, the talented Angeline Rose Troy breaks down producing, her latest acting projects and her upcoming performance at LA's Sci-Fest.
Ep36 - Joe Eckardt
April 16, 2014 00:43 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week Natalie and Wayne chat about softball, the MTV Movie Awards and Captain America. Director, Joe Eckardt stops by to talk about his new film, I Ride Alone and it's Kickstarter campaign and shares an exclusive Martin Scorsese story. Be sure to rate and comment on iTunes.
Ep35 - Zachary Block & Darrel Cherney
April 09, 2014 03:06 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIt's the "Surfs Up" episode where Natalie and Wayne talk "The Reel Deal" competition show (thereeldeal.tv), Star Wars Episode VII, social media and much, much more. Actor Darrel Cherney and creator/producer/actor Zachary Block ride in on the waves of their new web series "The Breaks" to discuss sponsors, shooting and creating a show about surfing. thebreaksshow.com
Ep34 - Jimmy Shubert
April 02, 2014 01:17 - 45 minutes - 42.8 MBJimmy Shubert - Natalie and Wayne recap some television finales including "How I Met Your Mother" and "Walking Dead" and chat a little about April Fool's Day. The Network Studios own, comedian Jimmy Shubert talks about touring, balancing life and career with much, much more... Be sure to rate and comment on iTunes.
Ep33 - Lanett Tachel
March 26, 2014 05:26 - 33 minutes - 31.8 MBToday, Natalie and Wayne cover the danger of "selfies", an interesting new yoga technique and deuteragonists. Actress and writer Lanett Tachel graces the studio in an exciting and very funny Hollywood Close-Up.
Ep32 - Tamara Jacobs
March 18, 2014 02:56 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBHappy St. Patrick's Day, the "by gosh and by golly" episode. Earthquake, a social media hoax and the top 5 St Paddy's Day movies on tonight's episode. Tamara Jacobs, one of America's top image advisers and branding experts, she is the author of "Be the Brand" is in the house!!! So much advice, so little time...
Ep31 - Bob Nelson
March 12, 2014 02:48 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWayne has a face for radio as he books a part in a SAG-AFTRA 1950's Radio Show! Natalie and Wayne are joined via phone with the Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee, screenwriter of the motion picture Nebraska, Bob Nelson. Wow!!! Be sure to rate and comment on iTunes.
Ep30 - Scott Sedita
March 04, 2014 12:00 - 36 minutes - 34.5 MB"And the Oscar goes to...Hollywood Close-Up!" Natalie and Wayne wrap up the 2014 Oscars. Acting coach and author Scott Sedita joins them in the studio as they talk about sitcoms, the 2nd edition of his book, The Eight Characters of Comedy and his Actor Audition App for the iPhone. Be sure to rate and comment on iTunes.
Ep29 - Sally Kirkland
February 26, 2014 03:48 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBNatalie and Wayne make their Oscar predictions and Hollywood Close-Up remembers Harold Ramis. 1987's Best Actress Oscar Nominee and Golden Globe winner for Anna, Sally Kirkland shares stories from Ron Howard, Barbra Streisand and about being the first nude actress on stage.
Ep28 - The Selfish Episode
February 19, 2014 02:38 - 42 minutes - 40 MBEverything and nothing you ever wanted to know about Natalie and Wayne. There will be a quiz at the end. Tune in to hear their thoughts on "The Tonight Show", the Olympics and social media.
Ep27 - Darrin Henson
February 12, 2014 02:31 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBDumb Starbucks...F#%k that! They got Black Coffee star Darrin Henson in the house! Darrin talks about his inspirational book Ain't That the Truth, The Pan African Film Festival and making HISTORY with Michael Jackson. Oh yeah, Valentines, Olympics, Jay Leno and Natalie and Wayne will never forget the wonderful Shirley Temple. Be sure to rate and comment on iTunes.
Ep26 - Michael Grant
February 05, 2014 03:03 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWayne and Natalie review their trip on the Red Carpet for the African American Film Critics Association Awards. They have an amazing interview with up and coming star Michael Grant ("The Secret Life of an American Teenager", "Criminal Minds" & "Childrens Hospital"). Be sure to rate and comment on iTunes.
Ep25 - Robert B. Martin, Jr.
January 29, 2014 02:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBOh, Lorde! Natalie and Wayne talk about the Grammys. They chat with Digital Dogs founder and casting director, Robert B. Martin Jr about auditioning, improv and proper preparation. Be sure to rate and comment on iTunes.
Ep24 - Aida Abramyan
January 22, 2014 01:33 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBNatalie takes a trip in the park. Wayne and Nat recap the SAG Awards and chat with Aida Abramyan, entertainment publicist, about her experience on the Red Carpet at the SAG Awards with "Downton Abbey".
Ep23 - Steve Tom
January 15, 2014 03:31 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBAnd the winner is...Natalie and Wayne as they recap the Golden Globes. Special guest, actor Steve Tom talks about sticking with your choices in auditions, the Will Ferrell/Adam McKay Spoils of Babylon and Dumb and Dumber To.
Ep22 - Judy Kerr
January 08, 2014 04:08 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBWell, it's January 2014 and Natalie and Wayne are back! "Acting is Everything" writer, actor and coach Judy Kerr is in the studio. They talk Michael Richards, taking responsibility as an actor and....well you gotta tune into Hollywood Close-up if you want to hear more.
Ep21 - New Years Eve Special
December 31, 2013 12:00 - 36 minutes - 34.6 MBNo guest, no holds bar...Natalie and Wayne are going rogue. End of the 2013 entertainment and news world is what they talk. They have a blast, the best, the worst of 2013 and the unexpected for 2014. Happy New Year's episode happens now.......
Ep20 - Andrew DeWitt
December 24, 2013 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIt's the Happy Holiday's episode starring Natalie "I'm the one who pushed Grandma in front of the Reindeer" Lipka and Wayne "That wasn't Santa kissing your Mommy, it was me" Frazier with special guest comedian Andrew "Straight from the Land of Misfit Toys" DeWitt. Join them for a fun filled episode as they talk with Andrew about his favorite holiday and his big news!
Ep19 - Shawn Halpin
December 18, 2013 01:56 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MBHollywood Close-up remembers Peter O' Toole. Natalie and Wayne talk about the Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globes nominations. Comedian Shawn Halpin (The Network Studios "The Full Count"podcast) discusses Facebook and the magic of his latest stint of mystery dinner theater acting.
Ep18 - Katie Chonacas
December 11, 2013 03:42 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBWayne gets new headshots and Natalie shares her latest audition experience. Actress and model ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "CSI: NY", The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans) Katie Chonacas drops by the studio and talks about her team, being the captain of your own ship and working with DeNiro.
Ep17 - Danny Vinson
December 04, 2013 01:16 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBNatalie and Wayne talk about actors that have died too soon, most recently Paul Walker. They chat with special guest, Danny Vinson about his role on the "Walking Dead", working with Will Ferrell and his secrets to working consistently as an actor.
Ep16 - Shaun Weiss
November 27, 2013 12:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIt's the "Happy Turkey Day" episode, except we are having duck. That's right child star Shaun Weiss (Goldberg) from Disney's The Mighty Ducks trilogy joins us in studio, as we talk to him about making his web series "What About Weiss". Also, we talk up Captain Phillips, "Family Guy" and the Seth Rogen, James Franco video.
Ep15 - Lauren Lake
November 21, 2013 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.8 MBNatalie and Wayne talk about utilizing your past experience to push yourself to the next level. This show is packed full of information and inspiration as they chat with special guest from the courtroom series "Paternity Court", presiding judge and certified Renaissance woman Lauren Lake. Visit the Paternity Court website by clicking here.
Ep14 - Khris Feazell & Josh Brown
November 14, 2013 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBNatalie and Wayne talk about the challenges in making your own independent film. They get their first telephone call in, who could it be? Producer Josh Brown and actor/writer Khris Feazell discuss their indie short All In.Be sure to rate and comment about our show on iTunes. Thanks for listening.
Ep13 - Mike J. Nichols
November 07, 2013 12:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBWayne revels in the Red Sox World Series championship. Natalie plays "Fashion Police" for celebrity Halloween costumes. The Edit Doctor, Mike J. Nichols discusses the Gravity movie trailer, today's editing world and The Phantom Edit. Be sure to rate and comment about our show on iTunes. Thanks for listening.
Ep12 - Lynly Ehrlich
October 31, 2013 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBIt's the Happy Halloween episode! Natalie and Wayne get you in the spirit with "Walking Dead", "American Horror Story", their scary movie list and other ghoulish tidbits! Special paranormal investigator and expert Lynly Ehrlich livens up the show with some ghastly stories of the undead!
Ep11 - Mike Casentini
October 24, 2013 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.8 MBCar washes, commitment and Casentini on this week's Hollywood Close-Up! Stand-up comedian and founder of The Network Studios, Michael John Casentini IV graces our presence and talks "putting your time in", how stand-up comedy has evolved and producing your own content.
Ep10 - Tom Lawless
October 17, 2013 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBNatalie and Wayne emphasize how important it is to research, research, research when looking for talent agency representation. Special guest, VOX, Inc. President Tom Lawless talks Siri, voiceover work and the evolution of motion capture.
Ep9 - Gary Marsh
October 10, 2013 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MBNatalie and Wayne discuss weight fluctuation for certain roles, navigating LA traffic and good ole Miley Cyrus. They had the honor of chatting with the founding father and pioneer of Breakdown Services and Actors Access, Gary Marsh. Gary talks about knowing what story you tell, the most efficient way to submit and Slate Shot.
Ep8 - Rico Simonini
October 03, 2013 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBNatalie and Wayne discuss their productive week in Hollywood. Theater and TV/Film actor Rico Simonini graces their presence at the Network Studios to talk about his role, playing Frank Sinatra in the Best of Fringe Extensions "Frank & Ava". Rico delves into Sinatra, an interesting muppet impersonation and theater vs. TV/film acting.
Ep7 - Risa Bramon Garcia
September 26, 2013 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week, the Bald and the Beautiful recap the Emmys. They chat with Risa Bramon Garcia (Director 200 Cigarettes, Casting Director "Masters of Sex" and instructor at the Bramon Garcia Braun Studios) who enlightens them on her love and passion for directing, teaching and casting. She shares how she keeps things fresh in the entertainment world by mixing things up and talks about doing the things that make you happy. Oh, and not to mention her experience on "The $20,000 Pyramid"!
Ep6 - Rebekah Kochan and Dante
September 19, 2013 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBNatalie and Wayne chat about the upcoming Emmy Awards and briefly discuss the word amazing. Also, newly engaged couple, comedians Rebekah Kochan and Dante talk marriage, their new movie Bro What Happened? and working side by side with your biggest fan.
Ep5 - Matt Cook
September 12, 2013 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFriday the 13th takes over the minds of Natalie and Wayne a day early as they review the 2013 fall TV line-up! Matt Cook ("True Blood", "Harry's Law", "2 Broke Girls" and episode 4 of the new Anna Faris sitcom, "Mom") talks about being a main company member of The Groundlings, his feature film debut shooting in Wisconsin and not being on the show "Revolution".
Ep4 - Paul Preston
September 05, 2013 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MBNatalie and Wayne talk about the controversial casting for next summer's 50 Shades of Grey movie. They discuss the summer of 2013 hits and misses at the box office with special guest, Paul Preston, host of The Movie Guys podcast. For more information, please visit www.themovieguys.net. Remember to rate and comment on iTunes.