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Ep173 - "Confidence is your best accessory" with Ali Levine

Hollywood Close-Up - March 01, 2017 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne talk about the hits and misses of the 2017 Oscars. Celebrity stylist Ali Levine is back and better than ever as she breaks down the final award season fashion trends. Featuring Music – Richard Tichelman Featured Links WEBSITE: http://www.alilevine.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.in...

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Ep172 - Pulling from your experiences to create that powerful performance with Saniyya Sidney

Hollywood Close-Up - February 22, 2017 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne preview the upcoming Oscars! SAG Awards 2017 winner Saniyya Sidney (Hidden Figures, Fences) talks about working with Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and the hilarious Kevin Hart.

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Ep171 - Turning your cell phone off and sharing a moment about filmmaking with Russell Brown

Hollywood Close-Up - February 15, 2017 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne talk Grammys and the casting director workshops controversy. Writer, director and producer Russell Brown (Search Engines, Karen Black: On Acting) joins them in-studio as they leave the cell phones off and face to face conversation on with a mix of some Valentine's stuff in between!

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Ep170 - They don't need a permission slip to push the limits with Allison Tate and Mike Roma

Hollywood Close-Up - February 08, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne discuss the Superbowl and its correlation to the entertainment business. Producer Allison Tate and creator Mike Roma of the web series "Danny the Manny" talk about framing stories around your passions and not having to ask for permission.

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Ep169 - A new approach to Kickstarter with Melissa Vitello

Hollywood Close-Up - February 01, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Did Natalie and Wayne actually agree on their favorite part of the SAG Awards?! Director, writer and producer Melissa Vitello (Speak Now) talks about her different Kickstarter campaign approach, finishing up her five year plan and her favorite place to write. Featuring Music – Nick Darrow Featur...

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Ep168 - You Are Never Too Young to Start Your Career with comedian Marty Ross

Hollywood Close-Up - January 25, 2017 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne discuss the Oscar noms and this week's Screen Actors Guild Awards. Comedian Marty Ross is a fountain of youth and laughs as he joins them in studio to talk about beginning his stand-up comedy career at the young age of 65. Featuring Music – Slant Guest Links WEBSITE: www.marty...

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Ep167 - The emotional impact of acting with Cristina Lizzul

Hollywood Close-Up - January 18, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Wayne asks Natalie a very important headshot question. Actress and singer/songwriter Christina Lizzul (Subject 0: Shattered Memories) talks about dropping her new EP, The Percipience and the emotional impact of acting. Featuring Music – Cristina Lizzul Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.cristinali...

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Ep166 - The Business of Acting with Cheryl Texiera

Hollywood Close-Up - January 11, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
It's a Golden Global epic episode of sorts as Natalie and Wayne discuss the awards. Actor, writer and producer Cheryl Texiera ("Girl Meets World," Hoax) talks about adjusting between TV/film projects and how she prepares filming scenes out of order. Featuring Music – Cristina Lizzul Website: http...

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Ep165 - Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017 with Natalie Lipka and Wayne Frazier

Hollywood Close-Up - January 04, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Wholly 2017!!! Natalie and Wayne are back with a whole new episode! They recap 2016, talk Golden Globes and ring in the fresh new year! Featuring Music – Cristina Lizzul

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Ep164 - The Making of a Boobe' with Heather Stewart

Hollywood Close-Up - December 21, 2016 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
It's the Happy Holidays Episode: Volume 4. It's a magical time as Natalie and Wayne share their thoughts on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Singer and actress Heather Stewart of The Boobe' Sisters' joins them to talk about the making of a 3 Woman, 60's inspired, Comedy Doo-Wop singing group. Featur...

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Ep163 - Honky-Tonk weekends with Heidi-Marie Ferren

Hollywood Close-Up - December 14, 2016 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
It's the beginning of awards season as Natalie and Wayne discuss the Critics' Choice Awards and the Golden Globe nominations. Actress and singer Heidi-Marie Ferren ("American Housewife", "Bored To Death") joins them to chat about working with Kris Kristofferson, Ted Danson and being the last Miss...

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Ep162 - Sharks and Mother Teresa with Masiela Lusha

Hollywood Close-Up - December 07, 2016 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne share some networking tips. Actress and author Masiela Lusha ("Sharknado 4", "George Lopez") talks about battling sharks and baking crumble pie. Featuring Music – The Boobe Sisters

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Ep161 - Matthew McConaughey stories and more with Donna Rusch

Hollywood Close-Up - November 30, 2016 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne share Thanksgiving stories including one about actress Edie McClurg. Special guest actress and Keep It Real Acting's Youth & Teen Commercial Teacher Donna Rusch ("How to Get Away with Murder", "Revenge") joins them in studio to chat about teaching kids acting techniques, winning...

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Ep160 - Micro-Budget Film making with Evan Kidd

Hollywood Close-Up - November 16, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne get overtaken by the Supermoon as they attempt to talk about the Critics' Choice and People's Choice Awards nominations. Director, writer and producer Evan Kidd (Son of Clowns) joins them via phone to discuss the challenges of guerrilla shooting and micro-budget filmmaking. Feat...

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Ep159 - Get your Audience Psychology on with Pepper Jay

Hollywood Close-Up - November 09, 2016 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne #rockthevote! Teacher and author Pepper Jay ("Dynamic Song Performance, The Singer's Bible") shares some tips of the trade about audience psychology and talks about being honored at the Diamond Rose Awards.

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Ep158 - Creating a Superstar with Kayley Stallings and Russ Neibert

Hollywood Close-Up - November 02, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
It's a coffee talk episode with Natalie and Wayne. Public relations guru Russ Neibert and singer/songwriter Kayley Stallings give their insight on the making of the new album, "Just Kayley"!

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Ep157 - Music made easy through laughter with Michael "Mickey" Durio

Hollywood Close-Up - October 26, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne chat about the SAG-AFTRA interactive video game strike. Paris5000 Music & Film founder and producer Michael "Mickey" Durio shares some stories about the late David Bowie and Whitney Houston. Featuring Music – Kayley Stallings Guest Promotions Paris5000 Music & Film

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Ep156 - Uncovering the daunting task of film making with Jason Raphael

Hollywood Close-Up - October 19, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
It's the phone call episode. Singer/songwriter Kayley Stallings has got a big show Friday! Filmmaker extraordinaire Jason Raphael (A New Beginning) talks about the reality of being in the 1% in Hollywood. Featuring Music – Kayley Stallings Attend Kayley's album release show & party! - Guest Link...

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Ep155 - Choosing an acting method that works for you with Actor Oliver Morton

Hollywood Close-Up - October 12, 2016 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
It's Natalie's Birthday episode! Wayne and Natalie welcome Keep It Real Acting actor Oliver Morton (Fault, Killer Deal), as they chat filming abroad and choosing an acting method that works for you. Featuring Music – Alayna Carroll Guest Links TWITTER: www.twitter.com/olivermorton78 FACEBOOK: w...

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Ep154 - "7 Deadly Sins The Actor Overcomes" author, Kevin E. West

Hollywood Close-Up - October 05, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie preps for a big weekend and Wayne thinks the Griffith Observatory closes too early. "7 Deadly Sins The Actor Overcomes" author and actor Kevin E. West joins them in studio!

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Ep153 - Jim Marshall

Hollywood Close-Up - September 28, 2016 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie shares tips on what not to do on social media and Wayne skips October. Keep It Real Acting's Student Spotlight Jim Marshall (Start Up, The Purging Hour) chats about the importance of acting classes and provides his #1 piece of advice on how to build your acting resume. Featuring Music – M...

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Ep152 - Pete George

Hollywood Close-Up - September 21, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne get a surprise call-in from a celebrity who was at the 2016 Emmys! Stand-up comic Pete George (The Shawshank Redemption) plays some comedy tunes and channels Kermit the Frog! Featuring Music – Meg Smith Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.petegeorge.tv TWITTER: https://twitter.com...

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Ep151 - Jen Ponton

Hollywood Close-Up - September 14, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
It's the 2016 Fall TV preview episode starring Natalie and Wayne. Jen Ponton ("30 Rock", "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt") talks about working with Julianna Margulies, Kelsey Grammer and cow tipping! Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.jenponton.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JenPonton FACEBOOK: https...

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Ep150 - 150th Episode Celebration!

Hollywood Close-Up - September 07, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne celebrate there 150th episode! It's a Happy Anniversary, as they chat with Rena-Marie about the past 50 shows and more. Featuring Music – http://www.danireyofficial.com, Dane Diamond and Kayley Stallings Featured Links WEBSITE: http://natalieandwayne.com TWITTER: https://twitt...

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Ep149 - Gayla Goehl & Matthew Jacob Wayne

Hollywood Close-Up - August 31, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne remember the master, Gene Wilder. Actress and teacher Gayla Goehl ("House M.D.", "Charmed") and actor Matthew Jacob Wayne ("The Middle", "New Girl") talk about the importance of developing good life skills and utilizing them in your acting. Featuring Music – Kirsti Manna Guest ...

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Ep148 - Jeanene Beauregard

Hollywood Close-Up - August 24, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne reminisce with Rena-Marie about 80's TV shows and TV crushes. Keep It Real Acting's Student Spotlight actress and model Jeanene Beauregard joins them to chat about being grateful for auditions, taking acting classes in LA vs. Chicago and pork loin. Featuring Music – Kirsti Manna...

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Ep147 - Bobby Quinn Rice

Hollywood Close-Up - August 17, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne name some new fall TV shows in a new unique game. Actor and writer Bobby Quinn Rice ("The Soul Man," Spidora) joins them in studio bringing his best impersonations of C-3PO, Lando Calrissian and an old cranky guy. Featuring Music – Kirsti Manna http://www.kirsti.com http://www.s...

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Ep146 - Tom Proctor

Hollywood Close-Up - August 10, 2016 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne chat about the 2016 Rio Olympic games. Actor, filmmaker, stuntman Tom Proctor (Guardians of the Galaxy, True Detective) joins them to talk about Woody Harrelson's first impression of him and gives some sound advice to new actors. Featuring Music – Ashley Rose Guest Information ...

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Ep145 - Kate Romero

Hollywood Close-Up - August 03, 2016 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne introduce a new segment dedicated to the crews of TV/Film aptly called, "What Do They Do, Exactly?" Actress and talent manager Kate Romero (Stellar Angel Talent) shares her amazing stories about beating paralysis, Bob Hope and arm wrestling Jerry Bruckheimer. Featuring Music – A...

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Ep144 - Katy Bodenhamer

Hollywood Close-Up - July 27, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Natalie and Wayne chat about the trailers released at Comic-Con 2016. Actress Katy Bodenhamer ("The Crazy Ones," "The Mindy Project") joins them to talk about her role in the film Adam & Miriam, living in Dubai and how you need to be proactive in the entertainment business. Featuring Music – A...

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