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How We Role: A Podcast for Actors by Casting Networks

Casting Networks

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 12

How We Role: A Podcast for Actors by Casting Networks, breaks down an actor's journey, one topic at a time. Join award-winning actor, writer and host Robert Peterpaul alongside industry talent and experts as they discuss how to build a successful career as a performer and beyond in the entertainment industry. From inspirational casting stories to practical advice on the craft of acting, tune in to expand your skill set and book that role.

Get cast today at castingnetworks.com.

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🇨🇦 Canada - tvAndFilm
21/05/2025
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🇺🇸 USA - tvAndFilm
15/02/2025
#94
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Introducing How We Role: A Podcast for Actors

Season 1

Friday, January 17, 2025 • Duration 01:32

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Introducing... How We Role: A Podcast for Actors, brought to you by Casting Networks. Hosted by award-winning actor, writer and journalist Robert Peterpaul, join us as we speak with industry experts about the art of casting, the craft of acting, and how to build a successful career in the entertainment industry. Actors and other performers will hear inspirational stories and get practical advice on how to film a great self tape, land the audition and book the role.

Get cast today at castingnetworks.com.

This is - How We Role. Get cast today at castingnetworks.com.

Follow Host, Actor and Producer Robert Peterpaul (Amazon's Sitting in Bars with Cake, The Art of Kindness podcast) on Instagram @robpeterpaul and learn more at robertpeterpaul.com.

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Actor Anxiety? Mindset Hacks That Actually Work with Casting Director Lisa London

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 • Duration 01:09:28

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Veteran Casting Director Lisa London shares insights on the most powerful tool in an actor's toolkit - their mindset. She joins How We Role host Robert Peterpaul to uncover how an actor can be more mindful and present in the room.

The episode covers:

Why focusing on the process rather than the outcome will set you free.
The common thread between the successful actors she's cast like Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt and Emma Stone.
Her #1 tip for being on a set.
Her golden rule for self-tapes and so much more.

Lisa London has been a casting director for more than 30 years and
has cast over a 100 successful film and television shows. She and her business partner, Catherine Stroud, have cast many notable actors and actresses at the beginning of in their careers who have all gone on to become stars.

Some of these actors include: Miley Cyrus, Jonah Hill, Emma Stone, Katharine
McPhee, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Ruffalo, Brad Pitt, Megan Hilty, Adrian R. Mante, Joey King, Yara Shahidi, Noah Centineo, Josh Gad and Mariska Hargitay.

Lisa has cast many film and TV genres from comedies to dramas to thrillers to family friendly films. She cast many movies for Adam Sandler’s company, Happy Madison Productions including the comedy classic, Grandma’s Boy and The House Bunny. She also works with many independent filmmakers helping them to get talent attached to their films to get them into production.

Lisa also wrote a book for actors which is the 411 guide on the business side of acting, From Start to Stardom (The Casting Director’s Guide For Actors). Her book is available on Amazon. She also teaches audition technique classes where she strives to help actors with many aspects of their careers. Lisa assists actors in building confidence in themselves and turning their goals into realities.

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Optimize Your Casting Profile and Get Booked with Casting Director Virginia Anello & Casting Network's Jason Teresi

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 01:05:46

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A casting profile is like a 24/7 audition—even when you’re not in the room.

In this insightful conversation, Casting Director Virginia Anello and Casting Networks’ Jason Teresi join host Robert Peterpaul to break down what makes a standout casting profile.

In this episode, they cover:
•The #1 thing that impresses casting directors
•How to appear in the right casting searches
•What to update every 4–6 months to stay competitive

Virginia Anello, CSA, is a Casting Director and Partner at O’Connor Casting Company with 17 years of experience. A Columbia College Chicago grad, she champions Chicago talent and loves helping actors thrive—plus quoting movies and embracing all things nerdy.

Jason Teresi is Casting Networks’ Client Success Manager and a former actor. With over 24 years in the industry, he brings deep insight into actor profiles and works closely with casting professionals worldwide. He’s a proud dad, Chicago theater alum, and industry veteran.

How to Be an Actor in 2025 with Netflix Star Carlacia Grant

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 • Duration 44:49

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Actor Carlacia Grant (Netflix's Outer Banks) joins host and actor Robert Peterpaul for the How We Role by Casting Networks premiere. The performer breaks down what it means to be an actor in this day and age, rolling through everything from the process of creating a character to the sacrifices that come with chasing a dream to self tape tips.

About Carlacia Grant
Carlacia Grant found a passion for acting at a young age and has quickly made herself one to watch with her powerful and layered performances as a Haitian Jamaican American actress on the rise.

Grant can currently be seen as breakout cast member in Netflix’s hit series “Outer Banks.” Grant stars as ‘Cleo,’ a confident and fearless Nassau girl, whose world collides with the Pogues, alongside Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, and Charles Esten.

On the small screen, Grant appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s well-received megachurch drama series “Greenleaf” as well as the critically-acclaimed miniseries “Roots” alongside legendary actors Laurence Fishburne and Forest Whitaker. Grant also recurred on NBC’s crime drama “Game of Silence” and recently guest starred on FOX’s medical drama “The Resident.” Grant currently resides in Los Angeles.

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How to Craft Authentic Performances FAST with Famed Acting Coach Warner Loughlin

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 01:01:58

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How do I craft an authentic performance under time constraints? Celebrated acting coach Warner Loughlin joins How We Role to share her revolutionary techniques for preparing roles under tight time constraints, including:

Quick script analysis & scene arcs
The patterns of behavior we shouldn't ignore
Treating auditions as "collaborative meetings" & more

For nearly 3 decades Warner Loughlin has empowered actors. She has coached Emmy, Golden Globe, Tony and Grammy winners, including talents like Oscar-nominee Amy Adams, Glen Powell, Ryan Reynolds, Matt Bomer and White Lotus star Michelle Monaghan to name a few. Known for her warmth and intuitive approach, Warner’s technique shatters the myth that an actor's past emotional traumas must be the fuel or foundation for their work.

Spelled out in her beautiful book The Warner Loughlin Technique: An Acting Revolution, Warner’s method is imaginative, practical and psychologically deep, giving actors a safe and effective way to access emotion and create extremely nuanced and unique performances. Warner studied Contemporary Literature and Shakespeare at Oxford University and received her BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can find out more about her and her sensational acting studio at www.warnerloughlin.com.

Tony Goldwyn (Scandal): Why Actors Should Embrace Discomfort & More

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 • Duration 01:01:56

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Tony Goldwyn (Ghost, Scandal, and Oppenheimer) joins How We Role to share his journey from struggling with anxiety to finding authentic presence in his work. The actor, producer and director offers multi-perspectives on an actor's journey, giving insights into the benefits of embracing uncertainty and how digging deeper can set you free.

Goldwyn is an actor, director and producer. His latest feature directing project, Ezra, with Bobby Cannavale and Robert DeNiro, was released by Bleecker Street Films. Goldwyn made his feature directorial debut with A Walk on the Moon. The film premiered at Sundance and received a National Board of Review Award for Excellence in Independent Filmmaking. Other feature directing credits: Conviction, starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell which was awarded the Freedom of Expression honor from the National Board of Review; The Last Kiss and Someone Like You. His many acting credits include Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, ABC's Scandal and the cult-classic Ghost.

Goldwyn’s New York theater credits include Tony and Olivier Award-winner The Inheritance, directed by Stephen Daldry; Ivo van Hove’s Network with Bryan Cranston; the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises; Holiday at Circle in the Square; The Water’s Edge and Spike Heels at Second Stage Theater; The Dying Gaul at the Vineyard Theater; The Sum of Us at the Cherry Lane Theatre, for which he won an Obie Award and Digby at Manhattan Theatre Club.

This is - How We Role. Get cast today at castingnetworks.com.

Follow Host, Actor and Producer Robert Peterpaul (Amazon's Sitting in Bars with Cake, podcast) on Instagram and learn more at .Follow Casting Networks on social media for casting news, interviews and more:

Ultimate Self-Tape Audition Guide for Actors with Casting Director Erica A. Hart

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 • Duration 01:06:42

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Casting Director Erica A. Hart joins How We Role to discuss self-tape auditions and the self-worth behind a successful one. From making strong choices to using props effectively, the kind-hearted and award-winning casting professional gives host Robert Peterpaul her ultimate guide to producing tapes that build relationships and get results.

ERICA A. HART, CSA, was born and raised in Washington, DC, and studied film and television at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. She started at ABC Primetime Casting and then moved to independent casting. TV/Streaming: BLACK MIRROR (SEASON 6 US CASTING), A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (SEASON 4), THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE, JODIE, BUST DOWN, THE GIRLS ON THE BUS, THE EQUALIZER (SEASON 4 & SEASON 5) and SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST (SEASON 2). Broadway: CHICKEN & BISCUITS, PASS OVER, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. FILM (Selected): WE STRANGERS (SXSW), VEO VEO A FAMILY (TRIBECA), THE SURROGATE (SXSW), LAPSIS (SXSW), CUPIDS (TRIBECA), and NATIVES (SXSW). OFF-BROADWAY: HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF (NYTW), SATURDAY CHURCH (NYTW), SCARLETT DREAMS (MIDNIGHT THEATRICALS). Regional: EL COQUI (LONG WHARF THEATRE). MUSIC VIDEOS: FIGHT FOR YOU (H.E.R. - OSCAR WINNING SONG) and GET SOME (GHOSTED - PREMIERED AT SXSW). Erica is an Artios award winner, is on the Board of the Casting Society, a member of the TV Academy, and an educator at different colleges and universities. Website: www.hartcasting.com

This is - How We Role. Get cast today at castingnetworks.com.

Follow Host, Actor and Producer Robert Peterpaul (Amazon's Sitting in Bars with Cake, The Art of Kindness podcast) on Instagram @robpeterpaul and learn more at robertpeterpaul.com.Follow Casting Networks on social media for casting news, interviews and more:

Teresa Palmer: From Background Artist to #1 on the Call Sheet

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, March 13, 2025 • Duration 31:02

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Acclaimed actor Teresa Palmer (The Fall Guy, A Discovery of Witches) joins How We Role to share tangible tips for actors. From starting as a background artist to landing the number one spot on the call sheet, Teresa’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Yet she remains incredibly generous with her knowledge. In fact, she’s eager to share all of her acting secrets with you—including how she prepares for roles and a hack for crying on cue.

Teresa Palmer is a globally recognized performer who has been nominated for multiple Best Actress awards, including Critics Choice and many others from her home country in Australia. You’ll likely recognize Teresa from her extensive onscreen work alongside some of the most acclaimed talents in the industry. She shared the screen with Cate Blanchett and Christian Bale in Knight of Cups. Appeared alongside Andrew Garfield in Mel Gibson’s Oscar-nominated film Hacksaw Ridge. With Daniel Radcliffe in December Boys and in Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler.

According to IMDb, some other most popular credits are I Am Number Four,Warm Bodies and one of my favorites Take Me Home Tonight. More recently, Teresa wielded a sword in the SAG Award-winning blockbuster The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, and Hannah Waddingham.

Her TV career, is just as glittering, including leading the cast of the cult hit A Discovery of Witches. Teresa’s TV work continues with The Last Anniversary, an adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s book, and the show that brought us together today: Mix Tape.

Crafting Standout Acting Resumes & Materials with Actor Reboot's Phil Sloves

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 • Duration 42:50

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How We Role with... crafting a standout resume and acting materials! Actor Reboot's Phil Sloves (Law & Order: SVU) shares tangible tips on tailoring your resume for success across the diverse landscapes of theater, TV, film, commercials, and voiceover work.

Phil Sloves is a multi-hyphenate performer who you may have seen playing Ronald Givens Jr. on Law & Order: SVU or perhaps in SpongeBob SquarePants, the Broadway musical. Phil has kindly dedicated his life to helping performers with his company Actor Reboot, an all inclusive, safe space that helps you prepare for auditions, fine tune your branding, and allows you to find your true self through it all. Actor Reboot does everything from hosting classes to creating new resumes that stand out.

How to Capture Your Best Actor Headshots with Sub/Urban Photography

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • Duration 01:13:12

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Strike a pose! How We Role breaks down actor headshots with Amanda Pinto and Jake Nathanson of Sub/Urban Photography. From wardrobe choices to poses that convey character and confidence to picking your best photos, this episode brims with advice for how to make your headshot session a success across the board. So, whether you're brand new to the scene or a seasoned pro looking to update your gallery, get ready for a trove of wisdom from two photographers who've seen the industry evolve, and understand what it takes to stand out in the 'wild west' of entertainment.

Suburban Photography began in a classic high school darkroom learning the fundamentals, before the digital revolution swept in. Their love of photography blossomed at NYU, where a friend's need for a headshot sparked a creative fire. Amanda and Jake quickly became a dynamic duo embracing the ever-changing world of photography. Flashing forward, they have photographed beloved talent like Emmy and Tony winner Billy Porter, done commercial work with amazing brands and found joy in photographing actors. Beyond the lens, Amanda deals with different kinds of close-ups as a director and actor, while Jake also wields his creativity through writing, video editing and cinematography. For more information, please visit sub-urbanphotography.com.

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