That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
471 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 304 ratingsFilm/Television Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Alyshia Ochse hosts an honest, humorous and inspirational podcast with your favorite on-screen storytellers and Hollywood influencers who reveal their most life changing audition tales as well as the survival skills they've collected along the way.
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RERUN | Bridget Regan: The Gift of Our Craft
November 23, 2021 09:30For today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Bridget Regan, from Jane the Virgin, Agent Carter, The Last Ship, and the upcoming Paramount Network show, Paradise Lost, where she got to work with iconic artists like Barbara Hershey and Nick Nolte. She shares how she got her start doing community theatre while growing up just outside of San Diego, and how her experiences there lead her to a career performing on Broadway and in countless hit TV shows. We chat about some of her hilarious audition...
RERUN | Bridget Regan: The Gift of Our Craft
November 23, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBFor today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Bridget Regan, from Jane the Virgin, Agent Carter, The Last Ship, and the upcoming Paramount Network show, Paradise Lost, where she got to work with iconic artists like Barbara Hershey and Nick Nolte. She shares how she got her start doing community theatre while growing up just outside of San Diego, and how her experiences there lead her to a career performing on Broadway and in countless hit TV shows. We chat about some of her hilarious audition...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Knowledge & Investment Are Power
November 17, 2021 09:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAlyshia is joined by Anna LaMadrid, co-founder of The New Triple Threat, and they chat with New Triple Threat member Fiona Browne about her new found success after up-leveling her self-tapes. Show Links: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: The New Triple Threat INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher
RERUN | Rebecca Hall: Tales from a Limitless Artist
November 16, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBToday’s guest has been around the arts her entire life. She is the acclaimed and generously creative British actor, writer, director and producer Rebecca Hall. Many of us first saw her in Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige and soon after starring in Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Rebecca witnessed early on what an artist’s life could be. Her first on screen appearance was in the TV mini-series The Camomile Lawn at the age of 10. It was also around this time that her father (celebrat...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Fear of Booking Out
November 10, 2021 09:30 - 7 minutes - 8.89 MBBack on some wisdom for a Wednesday, speaking about the Holiday season and irrational fears of booking out! Alyshia is joined by her co-founding partner of The New Triple Threat, Anna LaMadrid.
RERUN | Adam Shapiro: The Business of Being an Actor
November 09, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBToday we chat with Adam Shapiro about what it is to be enough, being re-cast in the feature adaptation of a passion project, to the insightful advice Director Jason Winer gave just before testing for a pilot, to starting your own theatre company. From his work on The Affair, Sense8, Grace & Frankie, The Mindy Project, and Snowfall, to his roles in Now You See Me, The House Bunny, and Steve Jobs, as well as on Broadway in Waitress---you’ve likely seen today’s guest before… Adam is current...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Organization — with Alyshia Ochse & Anna LaMadrid
November 03, 2021 08:30 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MBBack on some wisdom for a Wednesday, Alyshia is joined by Anna LaMadrid. Check out The New Triple Threat at thenewtriplethreat.com.
MONICA RAYMUND: You Can Shape A Choice, You Can’t Shape Nothing
November 02, 2021 08:30 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBToday’s special guest wears many hats. Actor, writer, producer, and former jazz band member Monica Raymund believes there is no right way to become an artist. Graduating from the Juilliard School class of 2008, Monica felt that her 4 years spent as a student allowed her the space to fully explore her instrument and break through her own inner blocks. After gaining representation through Juillard’s showcase, Monica shares that the determining factor in choosing her agent was the fact that h...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Insecurity — with Alyshia Ochse & Anna LaMadrid
October 27, 2021 08:30 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MBBack on some wisdom for a Wednesday, Alyshia is joined by Anna LaMadrid. The New Triple Threat Co-Founders discuss insecurity versus confidence. Check out The New Triple Threat at thenewtriplethreat.com.
TAMARA TAYLOR: Law of Attraction - When You Don’t Desire Something Too Much, It Just Wants You
October 26, 2021 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday I sit down with star of the newly released “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” Tamara Taylor. As a shy kid, Tamara started out in modeling school. It was there where she discovered how she came alive on a runway performing in front of an audience. With dreams of pursuing acting, Tamara credits her mother with helping her to set her creative priorities on track when she asked, “Do you want to do this because you want to be famous, or do you want to do this because you like it?” After movi...
RUDI DHARMALINGAM: Go Beyond The Line Of Duty
October 19, 2021 20:59 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBActor Rudi Dharmalingam showed a creative spark from a young age. From writing short stories and sketches with his two best friends while growing up, to attending the National Youth Theatre in the U.K. at the age of 16, Rudi excelled in his drama studies and had a fascination with performance. After graduating from the University of Salford, Rudi was ready to hit the ground running. He had his sights set on working as a professional actor in theater and had secured an agent during his firs...
RERUN | Sarah Shahi: Seeking the Highest Degree of Truth
October 12, 2021 08:30 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBToday’s guest is the gutsy and candid Sarah Shahi. You might recognize her as Jenny from Alias, Carmen on the L-Word, or the iconic Sameen Shaw on CBS’ Person of Interest. She’s a refreshingly honest and thus charming actress who makes no apologies for being herself. She discusses how befriending Robert Altman as an extra on his set inspired her to pursue an acting career and make the move from Texas to LA. She emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself in every way possible- for he...
RERUN | Annabeth Gish: What is FOR You Will FIND You
October 05, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 60 MBToday’s guest made her screen debut at the age of 13—after attending an open call, she was selected out of 800 young girls to play across from John Voight in DESERT BLOOM. Since then, Annabeth Gish has continued to build a career with roles across from some of Hollywood’s most iconic names. She shares what it’s like sharing the screen with icons like Julia Roberts, Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, and Lawrence Fishburn—and what she’s learned from working with so many artists at the top of their ...
BEN SCHNETZER: It's More Important To Be Excited Than It Is To Be Exciting
September 28, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBBorn in New York, and having grown up with two actor parents, Ben Schnetzer never saw acting as any different from any other 9 to 5 job. Starting out in school plays, Ben recalls how his parents supported him from a young age and encouraged him to lead his own way when it came to his craft. Taking a year-long break after high school, Ben attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the U.K. and recalls the obstacles he encountered during his early years of auditioning. Landing his f...
SUSIE ABROMEIT: Getting Clear About The Artist You Want To Be
September 21, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSusie Abromeit trains in her craft the same way she trained as an athlete. As a tennis player, Susie dedicated hours a day to perfecting her game and eventually earned the title of #6 top tennis players in the U.S. Despite her incredible success as an athlete, it was performance that always lit up her soul. Growing up in Florida, Susie spent much of her childhood drawing, writing stories, and being encouraged by her teachers and parents when it came to her natural acting talent. After refl...
KIMBERLY SHANNON MURPHY: Adrenaline Over Fear
September 14, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBBefore she became known as Hollywood’s go-to stunt woman for top box office films and television, Kimberly Shannon Murphy had a love of dance and gymnastics as a child. Her interests expanded into acrobatics when she joined AntiGravity in New York City touring the world as a silk and hammock aerial performing artist. Today, she shares with us how she was able to break into the entertainment business through commercial dance work when she booked her first ever audition breakdancing in an Old ...
AASIF MANDVI: Anatomy is Destiny
August 17, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBOver the course of his 30 year career, Aasif Mandvi has learned that the dreaded phrase, “Jack of all trades, master of none,” is nothing more than a myth. As an actor, writer, producer, podcast host and much more, Aasif has no shortage of creative endeavors and has learned to embrace that multiplicity rather than fight it. Born in Mumbai, India, Aasif moved with his family to the U.K. and grew up in north England. His creativity was evident from a young age, from drawing to writing poetry...
STEPHANIE SZOSTAK: The Importance of Mental Health As An Artist
August 10, 2021 08:30 - 59 minutes - 55 MBFrench-American, Stephanie Szostak (show-stack) acts, writes and speaks. She is currently starring on ABC’s hit series A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, is working on a book called "Oh The TiDDies You'll Grow!" and speaks to various organizations (from corporate to non-profits supporting immigrant women, teens and mental health) encouraging people to "find their truth... with love & humor." Szostak got a late start on the acting scene (age 30) and had the willingness to disrupt her life, leaving ...
NEIL SANDILANDS: The 6 Pillars for A.C.T.O.R.S.
August 03, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBBorn in South Africa, Neil Sandilands’s decades-long career spans across the globe. As an actor, writer, director, and musician, Neil has meticulously put in the time to develop, hone, and refine his craft as an actor, as well as an all-around storyteller. You’ve seen him in Netflix’s hit new post-apocalyptic series, “Sweet Tooth” as the witty and quirky General Abbot, opposite Tom Hanks in “News of the World,” in both The CW’s series “The Flash,” and “The 100,” AMC/Sundance TV’s “Hap and...
YOLONDA ROSS: Grace of Intuition
July 27, 2021 08:30 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBToday's guest was initially in the business of fashion til she seized the opportunity to fill in for a coworker as a background actor for a popular show. She made such an impression that she was asked to return week after week until she got her union card and the rest is history for YOLONDA ROSS. An independent film darling, Yolonda made her feature film debut in the award-winning independent film “Stranger Inside” in 2001. Yolonda went on to win an IFP Gotham Award for Best Breakthrough...
KAREN GILLAN: Fear-Less vs Fear-Ful
July 20, 2021 08:30 - 58 minutes - 56.1 MBThere is a small percentage of actors who get the opportunity to be part of one franchise, but with todays guest, KAREN GILLAN, she's been part of not just one, but TWO multibillion dollar franchises. Her first agent described her as having "sheer perseverance" due to her being relentless in having them represent her: AT THE AGE OF 15! Two working class parents who were her biggest fans to the point of even playing major roles in booking auditions. That's right, you will hear how her mothe...
CASSIDY FREEMAN: A Sweet Kind of "Fuck It"
July 13, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBToday’s guest grew up the daughter of two prominent Chicago attorneys and the youngest of three siblings immersed in the arts. Everyone welcome: Cassidy Freeman. Her poise, work ethic and determination to constantly challenge herself quickly paid off. She embraced her old soul and let go of her aspirations of being an ingénue which immediately led to her first big break. Not knowing what a "stand in" or a "#2 on a call sheet" might deter other folks, but not Cassidy. She used that experience...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Enjoyment
July 07, 2021 08:30 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MB"Being an actor feels like such a privilege, but it’s not a privilege if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing.” - Jasika Nicole As the auditions start to pour in again, how are you enjoying your process? Let's focus on progress instead of perfection. Show Links: THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT: Script Analysis Class CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse ...
DAVID DASTMALCHIAN: No Agent, No problem
July 06, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBToday, I sit down with actor, producer, writer, and filmmaker, David Dastmalchian. For over a decade, David has built a dynamic career driven by ambition and vision. In an industry that often tells us there is only one way to success, David has proved time and time again that there are any number of roads an artist can take to get to where they want to be, and with he himself often taking the road less traveled. Starting out in the theater world of Chicago, David quickly began racking up c...
JASIKA NICOLE: How To Recover When You’re On The Precipice Of Quitting
June 29, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBToday’s guest possesses creative gifts that expand across all forms and all mediums. Fully fueled by heart and passion, Jasika Nicole is an actor, clothing designer, artist, pottery maker, LGBTQ advocate, writer, and the list doesn’t stop there. Committed to pursuing an education in the performing arts, Jasika studied theater throughout her college years before relocating to New York City to follow her dreams of stage acting in New York City. Like many actors, Jasika initially struggled to b...
BRANDON JAY MCLAREN: You Gotta Find Your Thing
June 22, 2021 08:30 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBToday I’m sitting down with actor-musician, Brandon Jay McLaren. Starting out as an athlete and a marine biology major, Brandon has gone on to craft a full and dynamic career as an actor over the course of nearly 20 years. Beginning as early as age 12, Brandon began booking commercials with the encouragement and support of his mother. Though he continued to study acting throughout high school and college, upon graduation, Brandon began feeling the pressure to go out and get a “real job.” Des...
BRITNEY YOUNG: Don’t Memorize the Performance, Memorize the Words
June 15, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBToday's episode is with the multi-passionate Britney Young. An actress and a producer, Britney embodies what it means to be a truly dedicated, humble, and collaborative storyteller. Born in Tokyo and raised in Alaska, Britney inherited her father’s love of movies and found herself endlessly fascinated with the process of filmmaking. She graduated from USC School of Cinematic Arts and took a job as a production assistant where she learned invaluable lessons about the production process, set s...
MANISH DAYAL: The Journey Back to Artistry (There's Only Your Way)
June 08, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBLao-tzu said, “the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Our guest for this episode is a dreamer who, as a child, couldn’t stop thinking about being in the film business. Today, as an actor, director, and producer Manish Dayal shares what he’s learned about navigating imposter syndrome and how he finds balance through diversifying his focus. His career has led him to work on incredible shows such as 90210, RUBICON, HALT AND CATCH FIRE, and MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. He st...
S3 005: Manish Dayal — There’s Only Your Way: The Journey Back to Artistry
June 08, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBLao-tzu said, “the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Our guest for this episode is a dreamer who, as a child, couldn’t stop thinking about being in the film business. Today, as an actor, director, and producer Manish Dayal shares what he’s learned about navigating imposter syndrome and how he finds balance through diversifying his focus. His career has led him to work on incredible shows such as 90210, RUBICON, HALT AND CATCH FIRE, and MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. He st...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Terry Knickerbocker — with Alyshia Ochse
May 26, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB"If you want a body of work that at the end of your life you'll be proud of then training is your best investment." Terry Knickerbocker is founder and studio director of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio, the renowned New York City-based acting school. He teaches the Meisner technique and is part of a direct lineage of Sanford Meisner, having spent over 30 years training and teaching with William Esper, one of Sandy’s most respected protégés. Terry is a graduate of The Experimental Theatr...
TYLER LABINE: Career Pivoting
May 25, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOver the course of his 20+ years as an actor, today’s guest has reinvented himself, pushing beyond Hollywood typecasting into roles that have allowed him to reach new heights as both an artist, and as a person. Tyler Labine’s long list of credits include Hulu’s, “Deadbeat”, The WB’s “Dead Last”, NBC’s “Animal Practice”, CBS’s “Mad Love”, FX’s “Sons of Tucson” and he can currently be seen on the new season of BBC’s “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency” and the NBC hit series, “New ...
S3 004: Tyler Labine — Career Pivoting: As We Grow, Our Art Grows
May 25, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOver the course of his 20+ years as an actor, today’s guest has reinvented himself, pushing beyond Hollywood typecasting into roles that have allowed him to reach new heights as both an artist, and as a person. Tyler Labine’s long list of credits include Hulu’s, “Deadbeat”, The WB’s “Dead Last”, NBC’s “Animal Practice”, CBS’s “Mad Love”, FX’s “Sons of Tucson” and he can currently be seen on the new season of BBC’s “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency” and the NBC hit series, “New ...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Authority — with Alyshia Ochse
May 19, 2021 20:22 - 12 minutes - 14.1 MBWho do you give authority to over your creative career? Today, Alyshia shares wisdom on giving jurisdiction to YOURSELF over everybody else. Actors tend to allow/blame others to tell us who we should be in order to have what we want, against our own authentic creative impulses and notions.
S3 003: Zibby Allen — As I Am, So is My Art
May 18, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBToday’s guest is a Ukulele playing, folk-singing, writer, producer, and new series regular on season 3 of Virgin River: Zibby Allen. Her energy and insight into the creative process is infectious. And her 20+ year career is an example of just how much beauty—and success—can come from our projected failures. You’ve probably seen Zibby one of the dozens of commercials she’s acted in over the years. She’s appeared on many hit shows including GREYS ANATOMY, THE EXORCIST, ROGUE, THE TWILIGHT ZO...
ZIBBY ALLEN: As I Am, So is My Art
May 18, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBToday’s guest is a Ukulele playing, folk-singing, writer, producer, and new series regular on season 3 of Virgin River: Zibby Allen. Her energy and insight into the creative process is infectious. And her 20+ year career is an example of just how much beauty—and success—can come from our projected failures. You’ve probably seen Zibby one of the dozens of commercials she’s acted in over the years. She’s appeared on many hit shows including GREYS ANATOMY, THE EXORCIST, ROGUE, THE TWILIGHT ZO...
S3 002: Jonathan Kite — Opportunity: Practice How You Play
May 11, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBJonathan Kite’s natural talent and comedic skills have earned him a recurring episode on this season of That One Audition. From stand-up, to improv, to sketch comedy and more, Jonathan has rightfully earned an impressive list of credits including Netflix’s “The Boss Baby: Back in Business”, Adult Swim’s “Black Dynamite”, Jamie Foxx’s “In Flow with Affion Crockett, his beloved role as the hilarious Oleg on CBS’s “2 Broke Girls”, and the newly released Netflix comedy series, “Dad Stop Embarras...
JONATHAN KITE: Practice How You Play
May 11, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBJonathan Kite’s natural talent and comedic skills have earned him a recurring episode on this season of That One Audition. From stand-up, to improv, to sketch comedy and more, Jonathan has rightfully earned an impressive list of credits including Netflix’s “The Boss Baby: Back in Business”, Adult Swim’s “Black Dynamite”, Jamie Foxx’s “In Flow with Affion Crockett, his beloved role as the hilarious Oleg on CBS’s “2 Broke Girls”, and the newly released Netflix comedy series, “Dad Stop Embarras...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Recovery — with Alyshia Ochse
May 05, 2021 08:30 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBToday Alyshia answers one of the biggest questions asked - how do you recover when you don't get the job?? So you weren't "selected" for the role you really wanted and that hurts. Instead of marinating in the "rejection" there are some great mental health suggestions to help you RECOVER for the next opportunity. Show Links: THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT: A Membership for Today's Savvy Actor COACHING: Click here for acting coaching from Alyshia CONSULTING: Click here to get consulting from A...
S3 001: Terrence Terrell — Time And Fear Are Liars: It’s Your Timeline
May 04, 2021 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBTerrence Terrell is the definition of what it means to be a multi-hyphenate creator. As an actor, author, musician, and all-around storyteller, Terrence works from a place of love in all that he does and towards everyone he meets. After falling in love with acting while doing plays in college, Terrence zeroed-in on the steps he would need to take to make acting into a professional career. Spending years studying a variety of different methods, Terrence details the value he gained from each a...
TERRENCE TERELL: Time And Fear Are Liars
May 04, 2021 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBTerrence Terrell is the definition of what it means to be a multi-hyphenate creator. As an actor, author, musician, and all-around storyteller, Terrence works from a place of love in all that he does and towards everyone he meets. After falling in love with acting while doing plays in college, Terrence zeroed-in on the steps he would need to take to make acting into a professional career. Spending years studying a variety of different methods, Terrence details the value he gained from each a...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Watching — with Alyshia Ochse
April 28, 2021 08:30 - 8 minutes - 10.1 MBWherever you are in the world and in your artistry know that part of your research is to WATCH. What are you watching? Who are you watching? Who would you like to hear and learn from this season? Show Links: THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT: A Membership for Today's Savvy Actor COACHING: Click here for acting coaching from Alyshia CONSULTING: Click here to get consulting from Alyshia INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to...
RERUN | Tom Pelphrey — When You Are In the Presence of a Master
April 27, 2021 08:30 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBToday we sit down with actor Tom Pelphrey. What began as a sports injury, from a very short-lived high school football career, and a friend subsequently suggesting he try out for the school play, a perfect storm of influences and awakenings (and the power of encouragement) made Tom realize that he was good at something for the first time in his life—his natural aptitude on stage eventually launched him into a full and thriving career in theater, television, and film. Tom’s work continues to ...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The Staircase — with Alyshia Ochse
April 21, 2021 08:30 - 12 minutes - 14.1 MBWhere are you in the process and what is your next STEP? Acting is literally going up the stairs. Don't give up!! Today, is the motivation to access your career one step up and one step at time. Show Links: #SELFTAPEMAY: Reserve Your Spot! COACHING: Click here for acting coaching from Alyshia CONSULTING: Click here to get consulting from Alyshia INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPO...
RERUN | Joy Bryant — Education is the Ticket
April 20, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBJoy Bryant was born in a modest home in The Bronx, New York and as a young woman, was enrolled in an inner-city outreach organization called "A Better Chance," designed to encourage minority talent. Joy was also blessed with brains as well beauty and remained an excellent student throughout her high school years. As a result, she was awarded a full academic scholarship to Yale University. While enrolled as a full-time student at Yale, Joy was discovered by a modeling scout from Next Models...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Parents Edition — with Alyshia Ochse
April 14, 2021 08:30 - 18 minutes - 19.2 MBSo you are a new parent, yay! Now how do you juggle getting back to work as an actor and being a parent. Today, Alyshia answers listeners questions about the demands of being an actor while becoming a new parent. Show Links: THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT: A Membership for Today's Savvy Actor COACHING: Click here for acting coaching from Alyshia CONSULTING: Click here to get consulting from Alyshia INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: S...
RERUN | Ben Lawson — Shifting Into Alignment for Your Artistry
April 13, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThis conversation with Ben Lawson is a true look inside a working actor's highs and lows; how long it can take for a casting director to find that perfect project for you, his first experience on the set of a huge movie, and what it feels like to lose your confidence and then gain it back in spades. Sometimes it might take 6 months in New York City to shift your focus, to unblock the fear around auditioning and booking and trust in your own artistry. This conversation is about the journey in...
RERUN | Leven Rambin — Intentions of Saying NO
April 06, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBOur episode today is a must listen for actors who want to learn how to orchestrate a career. This is a conversation about empowering yourself as an artist, about staying power, about the necessity to invest in yourself, and the importance of having a vision of where you want to go in your career and how to align everything in your life around that vision. Our guest today has fully arrived as an artist and is here to stay! Leven Rambin is an award winning actress and director originally fro...
RERUN | Mehcad Brooks — Discovery of Purpose
March 30, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBMehcad Brooks is an actor, musician, and producer raised in Austin, Texas. From bringing characters to life on screen, to writing and producing films, and recording soulful music under an alias, award-winning actor and musician, Mehcad Brooks, has become known in the entertainment industry for his raw and refined talent, charisma, and moving presence. Throughout his successful and celebrated career Brooks is best known for his work in USA’s “Necessary Roughness,” for his portrayal of Terrenc...
RERUN | Amy Landecker — You are the Exception: Ageless in Artistry
March 23, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBToday we have a really special conversation with an actress who has defied what we’re often told is possible in a Hollywood career. She started on stage with the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, but didn’t make it to Los Angeles till she was nearly 40. She is an example of what can happen when an artist decides to be the exception, embrace fear, and relinquish over-thinking. We also get to chat about failure, how it is a vital part of success as an actor, and how she’s been able to take pro...
RERUN | Russell Hornsby — What Are You Going to Do to Stay in the Game?
March 16, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBToday we have a fascinating conversation with actor Russell Hornsby—from Grimm, Seven Seconds, and The Hate You Give—as well as FENCES, both on Broadway and in the film, his career is full of valuable lessons he’s learned. After twenty years in the industry, he shares how a long-term career was not a given reality for him, but rather something he’s had to fight for every step of the way. His advice is equal parts inspiration and tough love, so whether you’re just starting out or are a few ...