In this episode, Sage chats with casting director Becca Burgess about her likes and dislikes regarding self-tapes, how casting directors are on your side, and having a disability while working in the industry.
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In this episode, Sage talks with actress Sari Arambulo about booking an unexpected but life changing audition, finding your people, and creating your own work.
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This week Sage chats with actress Brooke Dillman about being a character actor, her iconic role in The Office, and her hilarious biggest fear.
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This week Sage chats with actor DaJuan Johnson about finding an acting coach that gets you, his unique way of self-tapling, and coping with the lul between booking jobs.
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In this episode, Sage chats with actress Jamison McDermott about playing people who exist and could potentially see your portrayal of them, the importance of stand-in work, and her "pretty woman" moment when having the fitting for her role of Anna Eriksson.
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Welcome back - it's been a while! In this episode, we have the wonderful Stephanie Kurtzuba on the podcast to talk about her unconventional audition for Martin Scorsese, the fear of not "being good", and why being a mother made her a better actor.
*Please disregard the summer hate at the top of this episode, it was recorded in the summer of 2024.
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In this episode, Sage chats with "10 Things I Hate About You" director Gil Junger about the easiest way actors can self-confidencebook the role, his struggle with self-confidence, and working his way up in the industry.
*Content warning: mentions of suicide.
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In this episode, Sage chats with Broadway actor Joomin Hwang about his experience making it as an international actor, the differences between the industry in New York City vs. South Korea, where he's from, and why advanced actors should still be training.
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In this episode, Sage chats with The Queens Gambit, Blue Bloods, and Godless star Matthew Dennis Lewis about working on set alongside his twin brother, how weird commercial auditions can be, and how he was able to skip the audition process for The Queens Gambit.
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In the first post-SAG-AFTRA strike episode, Sage chats with Stranger Things and Orange is the New Black star, Catherine Curtin about how you can take control of your auditions, finding where the characters you play live in you, and what it was like working on Stranger Things.
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You might've noticed we haven't been creating new episodes, this is because, during the strike, we're not allowed to promote any network-affiliated media! Luckily, in this episode, we have actor/director Nic Inglese who's going to chat with us about indies, creating your own work, and the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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In this episode, Sage talks with actor Adrian Martinez (Curb Your Enthusiasm, iGilbert, Inside Amy Schumer, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) about how you don't need to spend money to make a great audition, being on the set of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and why looking like a wanted criminal got him his first acting role.
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Did you miss me? I missed you! In this episode, Sage talks about her recent booking, what she's been up to since last season, and season four info.
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In the season three finale, Sage chats with casting director Ramani Leah (Bates Motel, Criminal Minds, Tell Me Your Secrets, Special) about casting directors going to bat for you, making your reel better, and finally the answer to the frequently asked question, "what should new actors do to start their career?"
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In this episode, Sage talks with actor and comedian Matthew McCarthy (How We Roll, The Other Guys, Corporate, Adam Ruins Everything) about being a stand-up comedian, industry horror stories, and not giving a f@%k!
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In this episode, Sage chats with actor Stephanie Erb (Weeds, Parks and Rec, Star Trek TV Show) about being a woman in the industry, the insecurities actors face, and how to get booked again and again.
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In this episode, a representation frustrated Sage talks with actor and singer Melanie Brook (Under Wraps, Modern Love) about anxiety, working with child actors, and finding reps.
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In this episode, Sage talks with celebrity booking coach and creator of the Lyndon Technique Amy Lyndon about her famous 15 guidelines that have turned out 54+ network series regulars, self-esteem, and the biggest mistakes actors that aren't working with her make (it isn't what you think!)
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In this episode, Sage talks with actor and voice-over artist Chris Agos (Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Grey's Anatomy, For All Mankind) about how you can get into voice-over acting today, the 10 commandments of getting booked again and again, and acting in Chicago (and anywhere else.)
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In the first episode since our spring break, Sage talks with actor and creator of Dear Actor Friends, Alison Yates (Superstore, Dave, Better Call Saul)! They chat about the importance of headshot styling, mindset tips for actors, and being yourself while still being an actor.
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