Episode #25 | Donna Lynne Champlin (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Feel the Beat) on being a New York person, the surprise success of Crazy Ex Girlfriend, learning to act for the camera on the job, and more.
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Episode #24 | Actor and author John Ross Bowie (Speechless, The Big Bang Theory) discusses his new memoir No Job for a Man, early exposure to the actor's life in New York City, the community of the audition room, and much more.
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Episode #23 | Actor Austin Basis (Beauty and the Beast, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) discusses his experiences inside The Actors Studio and the setbacks and benefits of a cherubic face.
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Episode 22.5 | Patreon unlock! Episode 16's Anna Camp shares a story about a disastrous audition for an Axe Body Spray commercial.
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Episode #22 | Musician RILEY BRAY talks about growing up in the Los Angeles music scene and how rock and roll dreams led to a multi-hyphenate career both infront of and behind the camera.
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Episode #21 | Matt Cook (Man With a Plan, The Greatest Beer Run Ever) originally wanted to be an animator, but instead he ended up working in film and TV projects with major stars like Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, and Zac Efron. What the hell went wrong?!
Speaking of "wrong," Michael had some mic issues in this episode. Sorry if it sounds a little off. Don't blame John!
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Episode #20 | Gabrielle Ruiz (Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Star Trek: Lower Decks) is a triple threat, but she struggled with acting early in her career. From auditioning for Chorus Line to a near miss with a foot fetish agency, Gabrielle discusses how she went from being an aspiring dancer to a professional actor.
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Episode #19 | Actress, comedic performer, writer, and podcaster Marcy Jarreau ( Brooklyn 99, A Funny Feeling, The Lost City) on directing her mom in a community theatre production of Steel Magnolias, creating fantasy worlds as a kid, the graciousness of Sandra Bullock and more.
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Episode #18 | John Forest (For all Mankind, American Crime Story: Impeachment) on beginning his career at the Williamstown Theater Festival, the impact of having a good acting teacher, and the difficulty of sewing a button on stage.
Episode #17 | Actress Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil ) on playing a teenage vampire, creating characters in fantastical worlds and hitting her “target.”
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Episode #16 | Anna Camp (Jerry and Marge Go Large, Murder at Yellowstone City) on getting rejected for roles at an early age, finding success through New York theatre, and escaping the trope of "the tight-knit blonde."
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Episode #15 | KRISTIN BAUER (True Blood, Once Upon a Time) on going from being a punky artist from Wisconsin to getting an iconic guest star role on Seinfeld (and much, much more).
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Episode #14 | Tracy Vilar (Netflix's Maid) on going from working in casting for Spike Lee to starring in multiple TV shows.
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Episode #13 | Brian Huskey (Veep, The Bob's Burgers Movie) on going from playing in a band into performing comedy during the early days of The Upright Citizens Brigade.
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Episode #12 | Allison Munn (What I Like About You, That 70's Show) reflects on her early days in NYC, performing in The Fantasticks, and the moments she kicks into high gear to book that next job.
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Episode #11 | Burl Moseley (Happiest Season, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) on how landing a random musical theater audition in high school led to a career in Hollywood (with a little envelop licking along the way).
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Episode #10 | Sam Littlefield (Batwoman, The Leftovers) on struggling with attending a high school for the performing arts and getting cast on a show that has personal meaning to you.
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Episode #9 | Eric Edelstein (Greenroom, Twin Peaks: The Return) discusses working as a character actor, navigating between comedy and drama, and why it's always great to meet your heroes.
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Episode #8 | Erinn Hayes (The Goldbergs, Bill & Ted Face the Music) recalls how a dayjob at a Disney Park led to opportunity, learning how to improv on the job, getting cast on The West Wing, and more.
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Episode #7 | Brittany Ishibashi (Marvel's Runaways, Grace & Frankie) discusess growing up in a family of perfromers, learning a sepcial skill after the fact, and working opposite of a tennis ball.
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