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Ep143 - Granison Crawford
Hollywood Close-Up - July 20, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne preview this year's Emmy Nominations! Actor, writer and director Granison Crawford joins them in-studio to chat his comedy series "Blacticus", his venture into stand-up and honest casting. Featuring Music – Lacy Younger Guest Information GUEST NAME: Granison Crawford Guest Li...
Ep142 - Saif Rahman
Hollywood Close-Up - July 13, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne talk about their two day stint playing aliens. MFE Founder and CEO Saif Rahman joins them to chat about the correlation between sports and entertainment and the how the face of entertainment is changing.
Ep141 - Laurie Records
Hollywood Close-Up - July 06, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne have a quick phone chat with recording artist Lacy Younger. Casting director Laurie Records joins them in studio to talk about how casting is a 24 hour job and some interesting insight on crashing auditions. Featuring Music – Lacy Younger Guest Information GUEST NAME: Laurie R...
Ep140 - Reatha Grey
Hollywood Close-Up - June 22, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne talk about going to the special "Grease Live!" Q&A. Actress Reatha Grey ("Betty White's Off Their Rockers", "Uncle Buck") stops by to chat about keeping current with the ever-changing acting business. Featuring Music – Devon Nickoles Guest Information GUEST NAME: Reatha Grey ...
Ep139 - Alisa Reyes
Hollywood Close-Up - June 15, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne recap the 2016 Tony Awards! Actress, singer and dancer Alisa Reyes ("All That", "Da Jammies") joins them in studio to chat about her new music video "SEXY HOT" and being a hippie Catholic. Guest Information GUEST NAME: Alisa Reyes Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.alisareyes.c...
Ep138 - Paul Hungerford
Hollywood Close-Up - June 08, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne remember Muhammad Ali and his impact on the entertainment business. Improvisor and actor Paul Hungerford is back, this time to chat about using improvisation to further your career. Featuring Music – Devon Nickoles Featured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I ...
Ep137 - George Ketsios
Hollywood Close-Up - June 01, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne talk the importance of "getting away". Actor and casting session runner George Ketsios ("NCIS: Los Angeles", "The Mindy Project") shares his journey from theatre to TV and all the info between. Featuring Music – Sestra Featured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book ...
Ep136 - Katie and Ashley Silverman
Hollywood Close-Up - May 25, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWayne and Natalie continue their talk about the different types of auditions. Actresses Katie ("New Girl") and Ashley ("Henry Danger") Silverman join them to talk about playing younger versions of adult TV characters, Star Wars and being a professional onset! Featuring Music – Sestra Featured Li...
Ep135 - The Chonga Girls
Hollywood Close-Up - May 18, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne discuss the differences between an audition and being on a production set once you book the job. Mimi Davila & Laura DiLorenzo aka The Chonga Girls talk about how they became YouTube sensations, and now 9 years later are bringing them out of retirement. Featuring Music – Sestra...
Ep134 - Debi Derryberry
Hollywood Close-Up - May 11, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne talk television series finales. Voiceover artist Debi Derryberry (Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, "F Is For Family") joins them in studio to talk about her book Voice-Over 101: How to Succeed as a Voice Actor and creating character voices. Featuring Music – Sestra
Ep133 - Jack Kenny
Hollywood Close-Up - May 04, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne are joined by actor and CD Robert B. Martin, Jr. for an educational breakdown of the SAG-AFTRA commercials contracts referendum Showrunner, writer, and actor Jack Kenny ("Warehouse 13") talks about his play at Sci-Fest LA and what goes into running a TV show.
Ep132 - Isabel Echeverry
Hollywood Close-Up - April 27, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWayne and Natalie pay tribute to Prince. Isabel Echeverry founder of Kontakto Entertainment joins them to chat the importance of being a SAG-AFTRA member, the growth of Latino talent in the entertainment industry and being a Shamama. Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The C...
Ep131 - Josh Isaacson
Hollywood Close-Up - April 20, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne reveal some truths about self-taping your auditions. Writer and director Josh Isaacson joins them in studio to talk about his comedy/educational web series Atticus' Activists and monkeys!
Ep130 - Will Carpenter
Hollywood Close-Up - April 06, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne touch on the casting director workshop controversy. Ships Have Sailed's Will Carpenter calls in to chat the band's new acoustic EP Whispers, how they use social media and upcoming shows.
Ep129 - Glen McDougal
Hollywood Close-Up - March 30, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne pay respects to some of the finest in entertainment that were lost this past week. Keep It Real Acting's Spotlight of the Month, actor Glen McDougal ("VR Troopers", Jack in the Box) joins them in studio as they talk Barney Rubble, growing a beard and improvisation.
Ep128 - Oscar Rene Lozoya, Alex Raines & Brian Flaccus
Hollywood Close-Up - March 23, 2016 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne want you…to stop apologizing in the audition room! Filmmakers Oscar Rene Lozoya, Alex Raines & Brian Flaccus (How We Met) talk indie filmmaking, the writing process and shooting on location.
Ep127 - Adam Salandra
Hollywood Close-Up - March 16, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsOh, by gosh and by golly, it's the St. Paddy's Day episode! Actor and host Adam Salandra (AfterBuzz TV, Hollywood Drive) joins Natalie and Wayne in studio to talk about making a career shift and comedic acting. Featuring Music – Ships Have Sailed Featured Link Check out past guest, Judy Kain's ...
Ep126 - Shaleah Dawnyel
Hollywood Close-Up - March 09, 2016 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWayne plays game show host and quizzes Natalie and Rena-Marie on THR's "Hollywood's 100 Favorite Movie Lines." Shaleah Dawnyel of Seeing Beauty joins them to talk about inside-out marketing and what defines success. Featuring Music – Laura Jean Anderson Featured Links Check out past guest, Judy...
Ep125 - Hollywood Close-Up
Hollywood Close-Up - March 02, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWayne and Natalie speak French, talk "Fuller House" and recap the 2016 Oscars! Featuring Music – Laura Jean Anderson Featured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book - I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook
Ep124 - Michael King
Hollywood Close-Up - February 24, 2016 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThere's another Frazier in town. Wayne's brother Bruce visits Hollywood Close-Up and Natalie and Wayne give their thoughts on the upcoming Oscars. Actor, writer and Keep It Real Acting's Student Spotlight Michael King joins them to talk about taking the biz by storm after a 20 year hiatus. Featur...
Ep123 - Armando DuBon Jr.
Hollywood Close-Up - February 17, 2016 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne recap the Grammys with a special call-in guest. Actor, writer and producer Armando DuBon Jr. (A Father's Journey, Teleious) joins them in studio to talk teamwork and what it means to be a consummate professional on set. Featuring Music – Maggie Szabo Featured Links Check out p...
Ep122 - Stacy Edwards
Hollywood Close-Up - February 10, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWayne celebrated a birthday and the Super Bowl commercials left Natalie and Wayne wanting more. Actress and teacher Stacy Edwards joins them to talk about the importance of listening, taking your scene partner in and how working on a Soap Opera is some of the best acting training. Featuring Music...
Ep121 - Justin Foster
Hollywood Close-Up - February 03, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWayne and Natalie recap the SAG Awards. Comedian Justin Foster (Foster the Podcast) joins them to talk about being on the road, working out new material and his comedic intuition. Featuring Music – Maggie Szabo/a> Featured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Comm...
Ep120 - Dezmyre
Hollywood Close-Up - January 27, 2016 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne take a deep breath, close their eyes and talk about how meditation can be very eye opening. Actor, model and Keep It Real Acting's Spotlight of the Month Dezmyre joins them to talk about what to do in the audition room and the importance of support when following your dreams. Fe...
Ep119 - Caitlin Barlow
Hollywood Close-Up - January 20, 2016 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWayne listens to some sound advice from Natalie. Actress and comedy writer Caitlin Barlow (TV Land's "Teachers") explains her process for creating a TV series and working with her best friends. Featuring Music – David VinesFeatured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book I Booked It! The...
Ep118 - Ali Levine
Hollywood Close-Up - January 13, 2016 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne debate their Golden Globe best and worst moments. They deliver a fond farewell to music icon, David Bowie. Celebrity stylist Ali Levine is back to chat about the amazing new looks and fashion from this year's start to the award season. Featuring Music – David Vines Featured Lin...
Ep117 - Kevin Farley
Hollywood Close-Up - January 06, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIt's the Happy 2016 Hollywood Close-Up episode. Natalie and Wayne sit down with Kevin Farley ("F is for Family," "The Waterboy") as he talks about stand-up comedy, doing voiceover work and heading to Nashville to continue his work on the CMT show "Sill the King." Featuring Music – David Vines Fe...
Ep116 - Jessica Lynn Verdi
Hollywood Close-Up - December 23, 2015 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIt's the Holiday Party Episode! Wayne and Natalie celebrate with actor, director, improviser and a href="http://keepitrealacting.com" target="_blank">Keep it Real Acting's Spotlight of the Month Jessica Lynn Verdi. Featuring Music – Nick Darrow Check out past guest Guest Links Website: http://www...
Ep115 - Yuka Sano
Hollywood Close-Up - December 16, 2015 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsNatalie and Wayne express their thoughts on the Golden Globe and SAG Award nominees. Actress Yuka Sano (Samurai Cop 2, The Nice Guy) joins them to chat sword fighting, working with Steve Buscemi and Japanese holiday traditions. Featuring Music – Dani Rey Featured Link: Check out past guest, Judy ...
Ep114 - Doris Guerrero
Hollywood Close-Up - December 09, 2015 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWayne and Natalie chat V.O. with Rena-Marie. Actress and producer Doris Guerrero ("Shameless", "Jane the Virgin") talks letting go, conquering your fears and the importance of being kind in this business. Featuring Music – Dani Rey Featured Link #1: Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I ...
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