Inside Acting
300 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 205 ratingsInside Acting is a weekly podcast featuring in depth, unbiased interviews with industry professionals of all callings.
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Episode 314: Possibilitarianism
June 19, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn Episode 314—the final episode of the podcast as-it-is-now—Trev and AJ share a very candid reflection on how the past 9 years of producing the podcast together has informed their journeys, their perspectives, and their lives. It’s a fond farewell of sorts, and an exciting new beginning in every way. Total running time: 1:30:38. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/...
Episode 313: Damon Lindelof (Part 2)
June 05, 2018 22:23 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIn Episode 313, Trev and AJ chat about how actors might use some of the recently announced-Apple technology, as well as off their thoughts on how to get started in this industry—while experiencing the experience of overwhelm. Then AJ sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with writer, producer, and show-runner Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus, The Leftovers). In part 2, Damon shares with us the unique challenges of getting his first few jobs in Los Angeles (there's a "fax machine"... ?). ...
Episode 312: Damon Lindelof (Part 1)
May 29, 2018 16:42 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn Episode 312, Trev and AJ chat about self-taping while vacationing, and share news about the future of IAP. Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his interview with none other than the prolific powerhouse that is writer, producer, and show-runner Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus, The Leftovers). In part 1, Damon shares his early influences growing up in New Jersey, what he learned in film school at NYU, the major differences between film and television from the perspective of a writer, and the ...
Episode 311: Chip Chinery (Part 2)
May 02, 2018 00:19 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn Episode 311, AJ shares a recent behind-the-casting-desk experience that makes a powerful case for us all to prioritizing our “stuff.” Then they're joined by actor, stand up comedian, and personal finance aficionado Chip Chinery to dig how Chip plays the financial game—specifically, how he hacks the system to capitalize on credit card rewards and earn himself free travel, signup bonuses, and other life perks along the way. Total running time: 1:15:40. -- Support for this episode of Insi...
Episode 310: Chip Chinery (Part 1)
April 24, 2018 22:44 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn Episode 310, Trev and AJ continue their conversation about investing in one’s happiness for both the short- and long-term. Then they sit down with Chip Chinery - a working actor with several dozen co-star roles, a nationally-known stand up comedian, and the guy behind Chip’s Money Tips—a personal finance “hack” blog that every actor should be reading. In Part 1 of our conversation, Chip tells us about getting his start as both a comedian and an actor in LA, how and why he meticulously tra...
Episode 309: Deconstructing Podcasting (feat. Hollywood Hustle)
April 17, 2018 22:44 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn Episode 309, Trev and AJ sit down for a super-sized conversation with Daniel Tuttel and Michael Lutheran—the epic gentlemen behind the Hollywood Hustle podcast. In this far-reaching roundtable discussion, we break down the science of podcasting and what we’ve learned from over a decade of collective experience: the do’s, the don’t’s, the questions to ask and answer (and the questions you can safely ignore), and more. Total running time: 2:10:48. -- Support for this episode of Inside A...
Episode 308: Brad Pilon (Part 3)
April 12, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIn Episode 308, Trev and AJ chat about what it means to continually to follow your bliss – even as that bliss (and personal character) evolves in a hyper-stimulated society. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with intermittent fasting advocate and author of Eat Stop Eat, Brad Pilon. Part 3 of our conversation is another deep dive into nutrition and training - how much protein our bodies really need (and use!), and what the science says about how to get the most gai...
Episode 307: Brad Pilon (Part 2)
April 03, 2018 15:58 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn Episode 307, Trev and AJ unpack when and why to pass on audition opportunities in the name of playing “the long game.” Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with the godfather of the modern day intermittent fasting movement and author of the book Eat Stop Eat, Brad Pilon. In Part 2, they dig into the nuts and bolts of intermittent fasting—the various methods, how and why fasting works, fasting and exercise, some tricks to get you started and keep you going, and more. Total ru...
Episode 306: Brad Pilon (Part 1)
March 27, 2018 22:25 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn Episode 306, Trev and AJ talk about maturing in the industry and handling freakout moments. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with the godfather of the modern intermittent fasting movement, Brad Pilon. Brad is a nutrition and sports science writer best known for his seminal book on fasting, Eat Stop Eat. He’s also the author of Thin Air, How Much Protein? and Good Belly, Bad Belly—and in this episode, we hear how Brad’s journey began: from his original inspiration, throu...
Episode 305: New Tax Laws w/Chuck Sloan
March 20, 2018 21:20 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn Episode 305, AJ shares his experience working on an exciting-but-unconventional live theatre project before sitting down with tax expert Chuck Sloan to unpack how the new tax laws affect artists and performers. Total running time: 1:04:01. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership
Episode 304: Jorge Gutierrez (Part 3)
February 28, 2018 02:17 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBIn Episode 304, Trev and AJ chat about The 100th Monkey Phenomena and the unseen power collective unconscious (yeah, we go there), before sharing a very special "Top 10 Things I Learned from Inside Acting" list from a cherished longtime listener. Then Jasmin and AJ wrap up their fantastic conversation with writer, director, and animator Jorge Gutierrez (The Book of Life, Kung Fu Space Punch). Total running time: 52:57. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – w...
Episode 303: Jorge Gutierrez (Part 2)
February 22, 2018 20:35 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn Episode 303, Trev and AJ unpacked their thoughts and feelings around the (again) recent school shootings, and the role art and advocacy can play in coping and moving forward. Then AJ and Jasmin sit down for Part 2 of their incredibly inspiring conversation with writer, director, and animator Jorge R. Gutierrez (The Book of Life, Kung Fu Space Punch). -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! ...
Episode 302: Jorge Gutierrez (Part 1)
February 14, 2018 00:16 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBWe’re back! In Episode 302, Trev and AJ share a very important announcement before AJ and Jasmin sit down for the first of an in-depth conversation with writer, director, and animator Jorge R. Gutierrez (The Book of Life, Kung Fu Space Punch). In Part 1: Jorge’s origin story—and yes, we do mean for that to sound like this guy’s a superhero. From his beginnings as a child of two artist parents, to the unexpected way he got into CalArts, to building his production company out of everything he...
Episode 301: The Biggest Learns From 300 Episodes
December 18, 2017 21:42 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWe’ve been hand-crafting weekly episodes of Inside Acting since late 2009. And today, after 300 episodes, we explore how we’ve changed and who we’ve become over the course of that journey, sharing a few of the biggest life and career lessons we’ve learned. Some are borne of the work we’ve done on and with the podcast, others are direct nuggets of wisdom from guests. And a few are the hard-won truth of life and career experience. In all cases, they’ve been pivotal tipping points that fundam...
BONUS: Building a Successful VO Career with David H. Lawrence XVII
December 10, 2017 19:06 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn this special bonus episode, Trev chats with veteran actor, friend, and mentor David H. Lawrence XVII about the artistic and technical ins and outs of building a successful voiceover career. Note: time-sensitive material included! Visit insideacting.net/vo for more. Total running time: 55:16. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.insideacting.net/vo * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership
Episode 300: A Day In The Life of a Series Regular – with Chelsey Crisp
December 07, 2017 03:32 - 2 hours - 137 MBIn Episode 300, Trev, AJ, and IAP production coordinator Jen team up with ABC’s 'Fresh Off The Boat' actress Chelsey Crisp to bring you a day in the life of a series regular. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how a major network primetime TV production happens from the inside out, this special milestone episode is for you. Total running time: 2:29:17. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – ww...
Episode 299: Katie Von Till (Part 2)
November 21, 2017 23:01 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn Episode 299 - the one before 300! - the completion of Trev's two-part conversation with Katie Von Till—actress, producer, and voice behind the iconic Disney character, Snow White. In this episode, Katie shares: * The ONE highest-leverage habit Katie feels actors can put into practice today * An overview of her personal business and income tracking spreadsheet * How she designed the early years of her life and career LA to work for HER * How she folds her worldview into her work and the ...
Episode 298: Katie Von Till (Part 1)
November 15, 2017 00:11 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn Episode 298, AJ shares a few lessons learned from this third (!!!) Hamilton meeting, and he and Trev respond to a listener question about diet and body image. Then Trev sits down for the first of a two-part conversation with Katie Von Till—an actress, producer, and the fourth-ever woman in history to lend her voice to the iconic Disney character, Snow White. This interview series is one for the books. In Part 1, Katie shares: * All about her early years doing regional theatre and variou...
Episode 297: Michael Kostroff (Part 2)
November 07, 2017 18:44 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn Episode 297, Trev and AJ chat about staying ground when things get SUPER busy, and Trev sits down for Part 2 of his updated conversation with community favorite Michael Kostroff (The Wire, Wizard of Lies) to talk about working through the insecurity, the changed and changing world of casting and self-tapes, why being a curmudgeon could be a very healthy thing, and more. Total running time: 55:25. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start...
Episode 296: Michael Kostroff (Part 1)
October 31, 2017 21:09 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn Episode 296, Trev and AJ share their thoughts and perspectives on #MeToo, and the recent sexual harassment and abuse allegations in the entertainment industry. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of an updated conversation with community favorite Michael Kostroff (The Wire, Wizard of Lies) — a prolific stage and screen actor, and creator of the game-changing AuditionPsych101. Total running time: 1:02:27. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/st...
Episode 295: Britt Harris and Molly Parker (Part 2)
October 24, 2017 16:54 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBIn Episode 295, AJ shares some big (really big) news, then he and Trev offer some thoughts on securing representation—including two ‘tricks’ you can try in your next self-taped audition. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with actors and filmmakers Britt Harris and Molly Elizabeth Parker to dive deeper into uncertain the the process and nature of filmmaking (both narrative and documentary), the currency of passion, the growth that’s available to us when we commit to working o...
Episode 294: Britt Harris and Molly Parker (Part 1)
October 17, 2017 17:38 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn Episode 294, AJ phones in with a gentle—but powerful—reminder from Spain, and Trev links us to a new character and animation VO demo. Then Trev sits down with actors Britt Harris and Molly Elizabeth Parker to talk about their unique and exciting international filmmaking project, Jump The Fence: making 7 different films, with 7 different filmmakers, in 7 different countries, in 7 months. Total running time: 44:16. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www....
Episode 293: 2017 Q3 Review
October 03, 2017 22:54 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBIn Episode 293, Trev and AJ commit an entire episode to gettin’ real with their own personal and professional progress from the past 90 days of 2017, taking a hard look at what’s working, what’s not, and what they’re declaring next. Highlights: * making vulnerability a living practice * reframing the harsh reality of competing priorities * New tool: ’Day Mapping’ * dancing with the experience of shame… * … and defining and employing ‘shame disruptors’ * sketching out van life for actors * ...
Episode 292: Kevin E. West (Part 2)
September 26, 2017 21:08 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn Episode 292, Trev and AJ unpack how relationships (read: trust) are built through self-taped auditions, how technology can impair our artistic sensibilities—namely, focus and empathy—and AJ sits down for Part 2 of his chat with actor and actorvist Kevin E. West. In Part 2, Kevin talks about the glaring issues of being technologically “behind the times,” what he thinks would create the biggest and fastest change in terms of contract negotiations, and what YOU can do—right now—to make your...
Episode 291: Kevin E. West (Part 1)
September 20, 2017 02:49 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn Episode 291, AJ ups his audition game with some technical and social wizardry, and the guys offer some thoughts on a listener question about long-term relationships and careers. Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of an updated interview with a brilliant and supportive past guest, Kevin E. West (Episodes 095 and 096). This time, Kevin shares about his work with the non-partisan SAG-AFTRA advocacy group, Union Working - expanding on how the group formed, a bit of history on both the merger and h...
Episode 290: Doug Bresler (Part 2)
September 12, 2017 19:33 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn Episode 290, Trev and AJ briefly riff on time- and self-management before Trev sits down for Part 2 of his updated conversation with director, animator, cartoonist, and podcast pioneer Doug “Doug” Bresler. In Part 2, Doug shares more of what he’s learned over the years of sustaining himself as an independent creative working online, including: * balancing long-term and short-term thinking and planning * stunt casting * leveraging your network of contacts to market your work * the power ...
Episode 289: Doug Bresler (Part 1)
September 05, 2017 21:50 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn Episode 289, AJ continues his self-taping journey and dips into intermittent fasting, and he and Trev offer some thoughts on working (or not working) with reps who have a bad rap. Then Trev sits down (again!) for Part 1 of a conversation with director, animator, cartoonist, and podcast pioneer Doug “Doog” Bresler to talk about what Doug’s learned over the years of working as a self-sustaining creative online—including how he keeps things in perspective, and a few timeless principles you c...
Episode 288: Workshop Roundtable (Part 2)
August 29, 2017 18:39 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBIn Episode 288, a thank you and clarification from Trev, and AJ phones home from the trail. Then, the second and final part of a unique casting director roundtable interview with L.A.-based casting directors Allen Hooper, Caroline Liem, and Jane Jenkins. The panel discussion digs further into the ever-evolving legal side of the “casting workshop issue, the motivation—and mission—behind their choice to facilitate their own workshops, more details and nuances surrounding the city’s workshop i...
Episode 287: Workshop Roundtable (Part 1)
August 22, 2017 19:35 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn Episode 287, AJ shares about booking and living as if, Trev shares a few lessons learned from redefining his inner game of success, and the two offer their thoughts on a listener question about securing internship opportunities right out of college. Then they sit down with casting directors Allen Hooper, Caroline Liem, and Jane Jenkins for Part 1 of their conversation about some of the more (largely) ignored aspects of the recent casting workshop crackdown: the “full scale investigation,...
Episode 286: Teri Reeves (Part 2)
August 08, 2017 17:53 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn Episode 286, Trev and AJ talk about releasing “perfectionitis” and the upcoming SAG-AFTRA elections. Then AJ and Jasmin sit down for Part 2 of their conversation with actor, theatre producer, and former plant technician Teri Reeves, digging into Teri’s life as a level-four brown belt Brazilian jiu jitsu martial artist, how she chose to deal with a specific media storm that gathered around her, and what it’s like to be a consistently working series regular. Total running time: 48:32. Also...
Episode 285: Teri Reeves (Part 1)
August 02, 2017 00:05 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn Episode 285, Trev phones home, and AJ shares about being on avail… and then not… before sitting down for Part 1 of his conversation with actor, theatre producer, and soon-to-be Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt (!!!) Teri Reeves (Once Upon A Time, Chicago Fire, Three Rivers). Total running time: 1:01:48. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership
Episode 284: Judyann Elder (Part 2)
July 18, 2017 21:10 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn Episode 284, Trev and AJ talk food allergies, the next steps in AJ’s career, and cultivating a mind like water. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with actor, director, and producer Judyann Elder, picking up with Judyann’s move to Los Angeles—in an era that was not unlike today, in many ways: an era of exploitation films, of racism, and of an industry that can overwhelm even the boldest and most talented artists. Judyann shares what “saved” her, how the challenges she face...
Episode 283: Judyann Elder (Part 1)
July 12, 2017 01:42 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn Episode 283, Trev and AJ introduce us to the term “meatspace,” venture into rant-land over the current state of click-and-submit services, and respond to a listener question about working on set, what to include on your resumé, and how to position it all with a bit of industry parlance. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with veteran actor, writer, and director Judyann Elder (Murphy Brown, Family Matters, Martin) to hear stories of her early years of success in and around ...
Episode 282: 2017 Q2 Review
June 29, 2017 23:04 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIn Episode 282, Trev and AJ make time to pause, reflect, and reimagine life, career, relationships, health, money, and more with their (eerily similar) quarterly reviews. Guided by their 2017 words—vulnerability and rebirth, respectively—they take a close look at the past 90 days, unpacking what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next. Total running time: 1:06:56. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP...
Episode 281: Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez (Part 2)
June 21, 2017 00:52 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn Episode 281, AJ shares how “the hustle is real”—and how we all have the time we need—before Trev sits down for Part 2 of his kick-in-the-pants conversation with actress, producer, stunt performer and coordinator, and champion for diversity in the arts, Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez. In Part 2, Michelle shares: * Her ‘race the clock’ strategy and a few tips on how to calibrate your yourself for a kickass day * The philosophy that drives her diversity work * Some great book recommendations * W...
Episode 280: Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez (Part 1)
June 11, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn Episode 280, Trev steals a few minutes with two-time podcast alum and Camera Ready U creator David H. Lawrence XVII, to hear all about the comprehensive and immersive approach this kickass new course takes. (Plus: freebie alert!) Then Trev sits down for the first half of an inspiring conversation with Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez (Wonder Woman, F8 of The Furious) to chat about freelancing as an actor, producer, and stunt person, why your reputation is your most valuable asset, and how and w...
Episode 279: Those Annoying Vegans (Part 3)
June 06, 2017 23:36 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn Episode 279, Trev and AJ report straight from the Yosemite wilderness about unplugging (or plugging back in), artist brain nirvana, and taking the magic back into the room with you. Then Trev sits down for Part 3 of his conversation with Ana Carolina Valverde and Brian Ruppenkamp—otherwise known as Those Annoying Vegans—to hear: * what spiked their YouTube traffic * how they balance their activism with work opportunities * a thorough debunking of the scarcity myth * what our real job as ...
Episode 278: Those Annoying Vegans (Part 2)
May 30, 2017 20:35 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn Episode 278, Trev and AJ debrief the reading of First Squad, chat about The IAP Prosperous Heart creative cluster, and respond to a listener question about acting and autism. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his chat with Ana Carolina Valverde and Brian Ruppenkamp—otherwise known as Those Annoying Vegans—to dig into the nitty gritty of building a platform: what software and gear to use, how to plan your production schedule and workflow, strategically positioning your work to complement w...
Episode 277: Those Annoying Vegans (Part 1)
May 23, 2017 19:19 - 51 minutes - 48 MBIn Episode 277, Trev sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with Ana Carolina Valverde and Brian Ruppenkamp—otherwise known as Those Annoying Vegans—to chat about building a platform in a post-acting life. In Part 1, the journey to LA: from grad school and talent conventions through to industry scams, personal epiphanies, and fusing passion, skill set, and technology. Total running time: 51:59. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * Camera Ready U – text ONCAMERA to 4...
Episode 276: Listener Q&A
May 17, 2017 00:09 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn Episode 276, Trev and AJ respond to some of the more in-depth questions sent in by listeners over the past few months, including: * thoughts on navigating relationships and “intimate” scenes * the two things to focus on to get yourself out of your parent’s basement * industry-adjacent thrival jobs * cultivating focus in an age of distraction * how to “strategically” join the Union * what (and what not) to say to your heroes * and more… Total running time: 59:10. -- Support for this ep...
Episode 275: Gabrielle Carteris (Part 2)
May 09, 2017 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn Episode 275, Trev and AJ formally invite you—yes, you!—to a special reading of Gospel According to First Squad at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, before chatting about passing on projects… and how you don’t ‘have’ to reach a certain level in your career before to do it. Then AJ sits down for Part 2 of his chat with actress and SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris to unpack the nomadic life of the artist, the challenges facing non-union actors in smaller markets, what it means—and what it take...
Episode 274: Gabrielle Carteris (Part 1)
May 02, 2017 21:28 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn Episode 274, AJ and Trev discuss the emotional and spiritual benefits (and hurdles) of full-time ‘thrival’ job work. Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his chat with actress and SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris to talk about juggling career and governing responsibilities, the life-changing event that eventually sparked her deeper involvement with the Union, and the brave new world facing actors and filmmakers today: film, TV shows, and more are being made EVERYWHERE… Total running time...
Episode 273: Darren Pettie (Redux)
April 19, 2017 00:02 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn Episode 273, Trev and AJ open the vaults to bring back an old favorite: an interview with working actor Darren Pettie. Darren was featured on the podcast way back in Episode 80—and his journey, from the military to the stages of New York and L.A., from Julliard to recurring roles on Mad Men, Ringer, and Madam Secretary—rings more true ever, even some 200 episodes later. Darren’s philosophy epitomizes the road of the committed artist: humble, hungry, and in it for the long haul. Total runn...
Episode 272: 2017 Q1 Review
April 04, 2017 19:29 - 49 minutes - 46 MBIn Episode 272, Trev and AJ take a look back at the first quarter of of 2017, making time to unpack what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next in their personal and professional lives. From finances to career to relationships, Trev and AJ let their guiding words for 2017—vulnerability and rebirth, respectively—open up key insights, crystalize lessons learned, and offer next steps in awareness and intention. Total running time: 49:51. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from...
Episode 271: Chelsey Crisp (Part 2)
March 28, 2017 17:41 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBIn Episode 271, Trev and AJ go holistic—chatting about the actor benefits of fresh squeezed lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, the body’s pH balance, and the joy of trying things the hard way. Then AJ sits down for Part 2 of his chat with actor Chelsey Crisp, best known for her role on ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat. In Part 2, Chelsey shares: * more about leveling up in television contracts—and the interesting decisions it entails * what she believes (and doesn’t believe) about type and branding ...
Episode 270: Chelsey Crisp (Part 1)
March 21, 2017 23:01 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIn Episode 270, Trev and AJ chat about the simple, no-nonsense way to build a career (work hard, be kind, enjoy repeat business), as well as the sometimes personally challenging (and multi-faceted) process of choosing to level up—emphasis on the choosing part—the most challenging thing all artists must do, and various ways to, actor, know thyself. Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his chat with comedienne and actress Chelsey Crisp, best known for her role on ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat. In Part ...
Episode 269: Bryan Beasley (Part 3)
March 14, 2017 23:40 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn Episode 269, Trev and AJ talk about AJ’s upcoming 30-minute “working” audition, and further deconstruct the recent L.A. Attorney General Office’s prosecution of 5 major business entities in the pay-to-play casting workshop world. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with director Bryan Beasley, unpacking what it’s like to work as a freelance director, how success is always a combination of focused effort backed by faith, the difference between working hard and work...
Episode 268: Bryan Beasley (Part 2)
February 28, 2017 05:58 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn Episode 268, AJ reports in from the east coast, where he’s “on assignment” performing with The Jewish Women’s Theatre—reconnecting with the beauty and vitality of NYC, and offering a few follow-up thoughts on thrival jobs, and being in this thing for the long haul. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with director Bryan Beasley to talk about: * the hardest directing job he’s ever had * what actors do that he loves—AND hates * the pros and cons of stage-trained versus scree...
Episode 267: Bryan Beasley (Part 1)
February 22, 2017 02:57 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn Episode 267, Trev and AJ highlight some kickass DIY work from the community, talk about the recent crackdown on pay-to-play casting director workshops in Los Angeles, and share some thoughts on creating win-wins when it comes to auditions versus thrival jobs. Then Trev sits down with director Bryan Beasley to talk about Bryan’s unique journey into the entertainment industry—from Oklahoma, to New York, to L.A.—working for Sigourney Weaver, finding the gift in getting fired, and how it ...
Episode 266: Michael Balchan (Part 3)
February 07, 2017 20:15 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn Episode 266, Trev and AJ chat about AJ’s new commercial agent—what worked for him during the interview process, and the unique professional approach they’re taking together. Then Trev sits down for Part 3 of his chat with Producer, Executive Coach, and Performance Consultant Michael Balchan to discuss training our brains, life-changing journaling practices, meeting Pope John Paul II, and more. Total running time: 1:03:08. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoG...