In this episode, we covered:

1. How do you shift gears when realizing you want a different career? 

2. As a studio executive, can you explain who gets the jobs and why? 

3. How do you learn to believe in yourself finally? 

4. What does it mean to “work on yourself?”

5. How do you get to the next level?

In this episode you will learn:

1. Why L.A. has it's own special brand of acting?
2. How you can rise as an actor by cultivating your Community?
3. Why you can start your acting career without an agent?
4. Why finding the right agent is like finding the right romantic partner?
5. Why communication is the key to every professional relationship?

In this episode, you will learn:

1. Why does Stuart say, “Anything you want to do, you can find it in L.A.?”

2. How can you be comfortable in your own skin?

3. What does it REALLY mean to Be Yourself?

4. How can you get rid of your fear? 

5. How can you not be waiting, waiting, waiting anymore?

(Friday Night Lights, American Horror Story, Nashville, Dirty John, SMILF)

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) How can you keep going despite all the rejection?

2) What’s the secret KEY to booking an acting job?

3) How can you enjoy EVERY audition?

4) Why should you be wary of signing a contract with a manager?

5) Should you say “yes” to everything?

(House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil Rejects, Halloween, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, 31)

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) Why Rob Zombie describes his initial move to LA as “something only an idiot would do?”

2) Why Rob Zombie didn’t have a bank account until his mid-20s?

3) How to stay motivated in your acting career?

4) What’s Rob Zombie’s #1 tip for artists?

5) Is it important for an actor to be conventionally beautiful?

6) What makes an actor re-hireable?

(Will and Grace, Friends, The King of Queens, The Gilmore Girls, Arrested Development, A Million Little Things, Dumplin', The Mick)

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) What was it like to get to work on Friends?

2) How can a one man/woman show it beneficial to your career?

3) What’s the trick to creating a one person show?

4) How long should a one-person show be?

5) How did the ability to improvise change this actor’s life?

(Jigsaw, Conception, Good Luck Chuck)

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) What’s it like to move to L.A.?

2) What sneaky trick did this film director utilize when first coming to L.A. to get a sense of his competition?

3) What makes a great headshot that stands out to film directors?

4) How important is size in Hollywood?

5) How important are connections?

(House of 1000 Corpses, Halloween, The Lords of Salem, 31, Californication, 3 From Hell)

In this podcast, we learned: 

1) How important is body image for actors?

2) Why did Sheri Moon Zombie love working with Karen Black?

3) Should you keep your day job as an actor?

4) If you want to be an actor, should you come to L.A.?

5) Why is getting nervous - a good thing?

(Conan, Kimmel, Letterman, Leno)

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) Can you have hope for a successful acting career even if you know zero people in the industry?

2) What is the #1 quality actors who book have?

3) How important is preparation?

4) is it possible to have a “real life “in L.A.?

Join us and meet the WHIP SMART showrunner Steve Sessions!  We were so lucky to get Steve to be a guest right after he finished filming his pilot, His Wives and Daughters.  Steve shares a sentiment we hear again and again - the people in charge WANT the actors to be good.  They are rooting for us when we walk in the door!  Incredibly humble and generous, Steve tells us what stood out to him as he was casting his pilot and why he chose the actors he did.  INVALUABLE information for an actor.  Enjoy!  

(Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder, The Catch) 

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) About how many actors do they bring in for each role on “Grey’s Anatomy?”

2) Who has final say in terms of WHO gets the role?

3) How many different looks do you need when taking headshots?

4) Should you airbrush your headshots?

5) How often should an actor reach out to a casting director?

6) What happened to the actor who auditioned for “Grey’s Anatomy” 20 times?

(Weekend at Bernie’s, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Law and Order SVU)

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) What famous TV star gets SO nervous before a show he has to gulp Pepto Bismol?

2) How can you not be totally terrified every time you audition?

3) Why are auditions awesome even if you don’t get the job?

4) How can you best prep for the stuff that happens BEFORE the audition (the chatting part)?

Join us and meet the FABULOUS Daniel Reichert - respected and revered headshot photographer - Daniel speaks to ISPEAKLA the Podcast about the secrets of how to take a great headshot and how to be present on and off camera (turns out it's a lot like acting).  This is a MUST LISTEN before you take your next round of headshots!   

(Halo, Lucifer, Groomzilla)

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) How hard is it really to get into the voiceover world?

2) What kind of mic do you need to do voiceovers?

3) Do you need an agent to be a voiceover artist?

4) What’s the first thing you should do if you want to get into the voiceover world?

5) Should you make a VO demo immediately?

(Swingers, Office Space, Band of Brothers, A Million Little Things, Sex and the City, Boardwalk Empire) 

In this episode, you’re going to learn:

1) Is Chicago a good place for new actors?

2) How did Ron go form 2 auditions a year to stardom?

3) How do you stay sane when you aren’t getting work?

4) How did the movie “Swingers” come to be?

5) What the hell is a Sigalert?

(Saw, Jigsaw, Pirhana 3D)

In this podcast, we learned: 

1) What are some DO’S and DON’TS of creating your own content?

2) Why is it so important for actors to be writing?

3) Why is making a short film a great thing for actors wanting to create their own content?

4) What does it mean to “Be your own Expert?”

In this podcast YOU will learn:

1) Do NY credits help in L.A.?

2) How does the typical agent work with his/her clients?

3) What percentage do most agents take for commission?

4) What should you do if your agent isn’t getting you any auditions?

5) When is the best time of year to come to L.A.?

6) What’s an agent’s definition of a perfect client?

(Mad Men, Touchy Feely, Your Sister’s Sister, Rachel Getting Married, Cinderella Man, La La Land, Little Fires Everywhere)

In this podcast, we learned: 

1) How can you get acting jobs if you don’t have an agent?

2) How did Rosemarie DeWitt go from hating auditioning to loving it?

3) Why should you be in acting class?

4) What’s a great trick you can use the first time you go on a set?

(Cheers, SNL, Fresh Off the Boat, The Goldbergs)

In this podcast, we learned: 

1) What exactly is a “development deal?”

2) How did George get his part on Cheers?

3) How can small roles lead to an entire career?

4) What is Jack Nicholson’s best advice to young actors?

5) What’s George’s #1 tip to actors?

(Nike, Intel, T-Mobile, Bridgewater, Cyberpunk)

In this episode, you will learn...

1. How can you create your own V.O studio at home?

2. Where in your apartment should you record your V.O work? 

3. What are V.O agents looking for in a new client? 

4. How can you get started in the voiceover world?

5. Should you start by making an expensive demo?

In this episode, you will learn:

1. Why is working in television a noble cause? 

2. How can you make your mark in the industry?  

3. Is it more important to be original or to be “on-trend?”

4. What do literary agencies look for in young writers? 

(Scrubs, Greenhouse Academy, Baby Daddy)

In this episode, we learned:

1. What kinds of (unusual) things should you put on your resume? 

2. Always do THIS when you audition for TV…

3. Never do THIS when you audition for TV…

4. What’s the difference between auditioning for single-camera vs 4-camera?

5. Why is it crucial to always BE REAL?

6. Is it okay to improvise in an audition? 

7. What should you do when you feel stuck?

A Mixed Race Actress shares a story about how it feels to be told she can “only pick one.”

(Kim's Convenience, Train 48)

In this episode, we discussed:

1. How a small piece of theatre became a hit television show. 

2. What to do when everyone around you says “No…”

3. Why you should never deny who you are and where you’re from. 

A Latin American Actor shares how it feels to always have to wait for a role to come his way because of the color of his skin

(Parks and Recreation, Good Girls, Barry, Rosewood)

In this podcast, we discuss:

1. What if theatre isn’t in your family’s background but you’re sure it’s your calling? 

2. How can you make the transition from theatre to film & TV? 

3. Why we should all stop using the word “success”?

4. Why and How Rodney says we should all be creating our own work?

A mixed-race actress from the UK shares the challenges of auditioning for roles that don't match the person she is. 

In this podcast you will learn:

1. How to approach social media when you're not a fan.
2. How to treat social media like a business.
3. How to protect your energy on social media and get back to what you love - acting.
4. How to connect to YOUR story in order to connect to and build your followers.
5. How to make social media your virtual coffee house. Instead of one coffee date, you're going on 1,000s! 

(The Hangover, Step Brothers, Walk of Shame)

Here’s what you’ll get from this podcast:

(A lot of laughs and…)

1) When is “too old” to start an acting career?

2) Do you need connections to get ahead as an actor?

3) What’s a powerful trick to being really good at comedy?

In this episode, you will learn:

1. As a brand new actor planning to move to LA, what are the first 5 MOST IMPORTANT things you should do?

2. What does it mean to have an entrepreneurial mindset and do YOU have one?

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of creating your own business?

4. How can you as an actor make helpful connections in the entertainment business in a way that isn’t scary and icky?

An American Latinx Acting Coach shares a story about the challenges felt by many actors of color in the casting room and classroom. 

In this podcast we covered: 

1. How can you help yourself with actor depression? 

2. What is radical self care and why should you be doing it?

3. How can you best deal with rejection as an actor?

4. What do you do about a friendship that is not making you feel good?

(In Darfur, Spare Rib, No One is Forgotten, Penetration Play)

In this episode, you will learn:

1. What can you do if you feel like you don’t “fit” into the typical character “types” in film and tv? 

2. Why do actors make great writers? 

3. What should you, as an actor, be writing about? 

4. How can you approach a brand new script? 

5. How can writing help you with your own frustrations in life?

In this podcast, you will learn: 

1) What is CastingAbout and why should YOU be utilizing it to further your acting career? 

2) How can you build strong relationships with casting directors? 

3) What important research should you do before every audition? 

4) What are some great ways you can market yourself as an actor? 

5) What’s the most powerful and effective (AND FUN!) way to approach auditions? 

1) How many day jobs did Tobin have before he was able to make a living as an actor (the answer will shock you!)?

2) Should YOU do background work?  

3) How do you find the strength to keep going in the most difficult moments?

An acting teacher in a maximum security prison shares a story.

(The Leftovers, Judging Amy, Private Practice)

In this episode, you will learn:

1. What does it feel like when you find your passion?

2. What does Amy Brenneman ask all her characters before filming?

3. How does Amy define confidence and how can YOU find it within yourself? 

4. How can you use your love of acting to make the world a better place?

In this episode you will learn:

1. How making a drastic change in appearance can help you find YOU?
2. Why building a character in your body is more powerful than just learning your lines?
3. Why it's important to say yes to the things that scare you and are important to you?
4. Why models aren't just models anymore - how to embrace your look?
5. Why a proof of your work is important in the modeling and acting industry?
6. Why social media is an opportunity to connect on a personal level with your audience?

A 2nd generation American Latinx actress shares a story about how it feels to be asked to do a “random Latin accent”.

(Primary Stages, The Pearl Theater Company, New York Classical Theatre)

In this episode, you will learn: 

1) How can YOU pursue regional theatre?
2) How can you keep your spirits up as an actor when you aren’t working?
3) If you’re over 25 and don’t have “great” credits, do you still have a shot at an acting career? 
4) What does NYC offer to actors that L.A. might not? 

A Black American Actress shares how it feels to be asked in an audition to try to "be more Black."

(Raisin, Scandal, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Good Wife)

In this episode, you will learn: 

1. What famous theatre inspired young Joe Morton to dream of a life in show biz?
2. What was the moment Joe Morton decided he was meant to be an actor? 
3. Why is it so crucial to FIRST know WHY you want to be an actor?
4. What MISTAKE led to Joe Morton’s first acting job ever? 
5. What are the FIVE QUESTIONS Joe asks himself before every job?

A Character Actress shares a story about having her body objectified in primetime television.

(The Raincoat Academy, Hood Naruto The Movie)

In this episode:

1. Do you need to go to film school to learn to create your own content? 

2. How do you use social platforms to showcase your own work?

3. How do you not lose sight of your dream when you hit a major roadblock? 

4. How do you start the process of creating your own content?

5. How can you stop comparing yourself to others (and stop feeling bad about yourself)?

(Shameless, Santa Clarita Diet, Will & Grace, Lucifer)

In this podcast, you will learn:

1) Do you have to start young to have a real shot at an acting career? 

2) Do THIS to embrace the joy of auditioning!

3) How do you find the balance between bringing your unique self to an audition AND serving the writer’s vision? 

4) Is it okay to say “no” to stereotypical roles that you might find objectionable and/or not want to play? 

5) What leads to true confidence? 

A mixed-race actress shares a story about not being "brown enough" when she auditioned for a hot new pilot…

What's your #1 headshot tip?

In this podcast, you will learn: 

1) What does a GREAT manager look like and why is it MUCH more than just a good audition? 

2) Why is an actor’s MINDSET crucial to their success? 

3) How can YOU develop true confidence as an actor? 

4) How often should you communicate with your manager? 

5) How can you best connect with a new manager?