Let's Play Podcast

S2 #10: Alex McKenna (Sadie Adler in RDR2)

In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) interviews the wildly talented actress Alex McKenna.  Alex was a finalist in the*gameHERs awards for her incredible portrayal of Sadie Adler in Red Dead Redemption 2. Having literally grown up in Hollywood, Alex has worked steadily in the business, appearing in over 40 films and TV shows to date.  Alex and Kaili touch on what it was like to start acting as a kid, her move to New York, her time in the Van der Linde gang, how she's keepin...

S2 #9: Jacquie Shriver Sladeck (Longtime Games Casting and Dialogue Professional)

In this interview, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) interviews Jacquie Shriver Sladeck, a longtime games casting and dialogue professional. In her current position as Head of Studio at Side L.A., along with the decade she spent at Sony, Jackie has developed and cast some of the most celebrated performances in gaming history, including God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, and everybody's current obsession, Cyberpunk 2077. Jacquie and Kaili talk about her early interest in recording engineer...

S2 #8 Mary Kenney (Award-winning Writer and Narrative Designer)

In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2), interviews Mary Kenney, an award-winning writer and narrative designer. Mary has written for some of the industry's most celebrated games, including this year's smash hit Spider-Man: Miles Morales and The Walking Dead, The Final Season for which she just received a GLAAD Media Award nomination. Mary and Kaili discuss her roots in journalism, what it's like being named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in gaming, her upcoming b...

S2 #7: Brittany Lattanzio (Senior Talent Manager at Team Liquid)

In this episode, host Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) dives into the world of esports with Brittany Lattanzio, Senior Talent Manager at Team Liquid. Brittany and Kaili discussed what it’s like to manage a team of 18-to-22-year-old players, prioritizing physical and mental health in the esports industry, how Brittany guides players to stay true to their authentic selves in the ways they take on partnerships and promotions, and what she hopes for the future of esports. For exclusive b...

S2 #6: David Patrick Kelly (Actor in Twin Peaks, The Warriors, John Wick)

In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) interviews the legendary actor David Patrick Kelly.  Fans will know David, or DP,  from his truly iconic roles in projects like the Warriors, Commando, The Crow, Twin Peaks, John Wick, and many, many more. Broadway fans will also fondly remember his performance as Da in the Tony Award-winning musical Once.  DP tells Kaili incredible stories about growing up in Detroit in the music scene, studying with Marcel Marceau in Paris, and his ex...

S2 #5: Carolina Ravassa (Sombra in Overwatch & Raze in Valorant)

In this episode, host Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2) interviews Carolina Ravassa. Gamers will know Carolina best as the stealthy hacker Sombra in Overwatch and Valorant's explosive Agent Raze, but Carolina also has a stellar film and TV resume, including roles on "The Affair," "Mr. Robot" and Step Up 3D, as well as the amazing web series she wrote, produced, and starred in, called Hispanglosaxon. Carolina and Kaili discussed her acting training, the tricky business o...

S2 #4: Erin Ashley Simon (Multimedia Personality/Host)

In this episode, Kaili interviews Erin Ashley Simon, a multimedia personality in gaming and esports who currently hosts The Download on VENN. Erin has forged an incredible career in gaming and journalism and broadcast all before the age of 30.  She has never stopped advocating for greater representation for women and people of color in the gaming space. Erin and Kaili talk about the power of community in gaming, her roots in traditional journalism, and the importance of knowing your worth. ...

S2 #3: Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan in RDR2)

In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) interviews classically trained actor Roger Clark, whose breakout performance as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2 gained him international acclaim and countless accolades, including his win for best performance at the 2018 Game Awards. Kaili and Roger discuss how he built his craft in the theater, the nuances of performance capture, his own love of video games, and some behind-the-scenes stories about the "slap heard round the worl...

S2 #2: Brenda Romero (Award-winning Game Designer & Developer)

In Season 2, Episode 2, Kaili hosts the incredible, badass game designer and developer Brenda Romero. In 2017, Brenda won both The Develop Conference's Development Legend Award and a BAFTA special award. In 2015, she won the Game Developers Choice Awards coveted Ambassador Award. She's a 2014 Fulbright Scholar and is the recipient of the 2013 Women in Games Lifetime Achievement Award by Microsoft. With design credits in 49 games, her portfolio includes the Wizardry series and her highly anti...

S2 #1: Sharon Muthu & Noshir Dalal (Dr. Bellum in Carmen Sandiego & Charles Smith in RDR2)

In this episode, Kaili kicks off a new season by interviewing actors Sharon Muthu and Noshir Dalal. These two have a roster of credits in video games and movies and TV shows that is so long, it's kind of hard to know what to name first. So to list just a few: Sharon plays Dr. Bellum in Netflix's Carmen Sandiego. She plays Agent Scheherazade in Agents of Mayhem and Karyna in Diablo III. Sharon is also an ambassador with The Dark is Beautiful campaign. Noshir plays Charles Smith in Red Dead R...

Let's Play by the*gameHERs Season 2 Trailer

The Let's Play Podcast is back for Season 2! Kaili Vernoff, who plays the fiery Susan Grimshaw in RDR2, interviews a new group of guests from all across the gaming industry, discussing their careers, their thoughts on gaming, issues that matter to them, and more! For a transcript of this trailer, click here.

#10 Steven Ogg Part 2 (Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V)

Part 2 Steven Ogg (Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V) *Adult language warning in this episode Just can't get enough?! Us either! For our very LAST episode what better way to end the season than with Part 2 of our chat with the ridiculously talented, charismatic and incredibly popular Steven Ogg. Gamers know Steven best as Simon in The Walking Dead and as Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V.  His character in GTA V was critically acclaimed and he received numerous award nominations as ...

#9 Steven Ogg (Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V)

Part 1 Steven Ogg (Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V) *Adult language warning in this episode We’re going out with a bang! What better way to end Season 1 of the Let’s Play Podcast than a chat with ridiculously talented, charismatic and incredibly popular Steven Ogg. Gamers know Steven best as Simon in The Walking Dead and as Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V.  His character in GTA V was critically acclaimed and he received numerous award nominations as a result. His impressive resu...

#8 Maul Cosplay (Ben & Maja Bergmann)

Calling all Cosplay fans! Today's guests are two of the most popular and respected cosplayers in the world; husband and wife cosplay couple Ben and Maja Bergmann, aka Maul Cosplay. Best known as the legendary Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, Ben and Maja co-founded the company Defcon Unlimited, a studio dedicated to the creation of cosplay outfits, stunts, choreographies and walking acts. The Defcon team creates “pure visual magic such as a complete samurai outfit for Naoki Yoshida, Producer and Di...

#8 Maul Cosplay - Ben & Maja Bergmann

Calling all Cosplay fans! Today's guests are two of the most popular and respected cosplayers in the world; husband and wife cosplay couple Ben and Maja Bergmann, aka Maul Cosplay. Best known as the legendary Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, Ben and Maja co-founded the company Defcon Unlimited, a studio dedicated to the creation of cosplay outfits, stunts, choreographies and walking acts. The Defcon team creates “pure visual magic such as a complete samurai outfit for Naoki Yoshida, Producer and Di...

#7 Leah Viathan (Streamer)

Today’s episode is with the enthusiastic and fun-loving UK based streamer, Leah Viathan. Leah’s been streaming since 2015 and previously  worked as a Stream Strategist and Presenter for Xbox UK, Youtube and Mixer channels. Leah and Kaili discuss how she got started as a streamer, how she grew her audience, why being authentic is so important to her, ways to monetize streaming, dealing with trolls, lessons she learned along the way and a lot more!  You can learn more about Leah via her: Twi...

#6 Campfire Girls Part 2

Let’s keep the songs and merriment around the campfire going!  Get ready for part 2 of this amazing two-part interview with three of Kaili’s brilliantly talented, whip-smart and hilarious co-stars from Red Dead Redemption II. For the first time ever Kaili (Susan Grimshaw) sits down with Jo Armeniox (Karen Jones), Meeya Davis (Tilly Jackson) and Samantha Strelitz (Mary Beth Gaskill) to discuss what is was like working on one of the most popular video games of all time; as well as their indiv...

#5 Campfire Girls Part 1

Grab your marshmallows, gather round the camp fire and get ready for part 1 of a VERY special two-part interview with three of Kaili’s brilliantly talented, whip-smart and hilarious co-stars from Red Dead Redemption II.  For the first time ever Kaili (Susan Grimshaw) sits down with Jo Armeniox (Karen Jones), Meeya Davis (Tilly Jackson) and Samantha Strelitz (Mary Beth Gaskill) to discuss what is was like working on one of the most popular video games of all time; as well as their individual...

#4 Niles Heron (Co-Founder at Popdog)

In this episode, Kaili interviews the incredibly wise and charismatic Niles Heron.  Niles is the Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder at Popdog which is a technology and services company focused on fixing core problems in the Esports and gaming video content industry. One of Popdog’s subsidiary initiatives, Loaded Management Agency,  represents some of the top content creators in the gaming industry including Ninja, TimTheTatman, Shroud, AnneMunition, King Richard, Lirik, and many more , an...

#3 Michelle Hurd (Raffi on Star Trek: Picard)

Calling all Trekkies! This episode features the talented, smart, poised and wonderful actress Michelle Hurd. Michelle has been in many popular TV shows including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Leap Years, The Glades,  Ash vs Evil Dead, Blindspot and she currently portrays Raffi Musiker in the riveting science fiction series Star Trek: Picard. During the interview Michelle and host Kaili Vernoff (who have known each other since their college days at BU!), discuss their shared history as ...

#2 Rob Wiethoff (John Marston in RDR & RDR2)

Rob Wiethoff (John Marston in RDR & RDR2) This episode features Rob Wiethoff who plays the iconic John Marston in the Red Dead Redemption series. Rob taped this fun and informative interview from a chicken coop on his farm in Indiana accompanied by his cat Waylon, (naturally!).  Rob discusses his journey becoming an actor, what is was like taping the Red Dead series, balancing work and family, his respect and appreciation for his fans, ways gaming brings people together and the importance o...

#1 Jen Cohn (Pharah in Overwatch)

Jen Cohn: (Pharah from Overwatch) Follow Jen’s new twice-weekly Variety Show/Livestream on Twitch at Twitch.tv/heyitsjencohn!  You can catch up on past episodes on her YouTube channel - also HeyItsJenCohn You can catch her this spring at Florida Supercon in Miami July 3-5, and  this summer at Keystone Comicon in Philadelphia August 28-30. For info on more of Jen’s upcoming appearances and events, follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @heyitsjencohn, or go to her website www.jencohn.com ...

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