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CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsHealth Systems | Max Buetow, Michael Calhoun, John Myers and Dr. Matthew StinsonSend us a textFor this CEO Roundtable podcast, leaders from local health systems sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple. This month’s guests are Max Buetow, president and CEO of CoxHealth; Michael Calhoun, CEO of Citizens Memorial Hospital; John Myers, president of Mercy Springfield Communities; and Dr. Matt Stinson, Jordan Valley Community Health center president and CEO.2025-01-2558 min
Soul Aligned Self CareSASC Guest Episode w/ Christine Clifton Tuning Into Your IntuitionHello Soul Aligned Self Care Community,
This week I'm continuing with the Deep Level Self Care Series and we're talking about tuning into your intuition. One of my favorite topics.
I have a surprise guest and I know you'll love her.
Christine Clifton is a returning guest on the podcast and has so many great insights and resources on the topic of intuition.
Be sure to connect with Christine below.
Now, let's get into today's topic.
I’m so glad you came and hung out with me toda...2023-12-1346 min
The Scrumptious Woman013 Unlocking Authentic Growth: Embracing Vulnerability, Humor, and an Enlightened Heart with Christine BorschneckIn this weeks episode, join hosts Juliette Karaman and Christine Borschneck in a heartfelt conversation about embracing vulnerability, self-discovery, and personal growth. Christine, a trauma specialist and embodiment mentor, shares her insights and experiences in helping individuals navigate their journeys towards healing and transformation.Key Takeaways:Embracing Vulnerability: Christine and Juliette discuss the power of vulnerability in personal growth, highlighting how it allows us to authentically connect with others and ourselves.Healing through Humor: The hosts share their experiences of using humor as a tool for healing, helping to release...2023-08-2246 min
Soul Aligned Self CareSpecial Guest Christine Clifton, Creating Freedom, Flow, & the Life You DeserveHello Soul Aligned Self Care Community,
Today we have a special guest, Christine Clifton. Christine teaches mindful company professionals and service entrepreneurs toSay what they need to Say and Get where they want to go – so they have the freedom, fulfillment, and flow in their life they deserve. She is also the author of three books: “Get Ready. Get Set. Flow…”, “You Don’t Have to Shout to Stand Out”, and “Your Spirit at Work”.
We had such a great conversation and covered so many amazing topics. I hope you enjoy it!
Be sure to check out...2023-07-2141 min
TishTalkEpisode 91-Christine Anderson returns to Canada with Vera Sharav-Event details and discussionIn this episode of TishTalk, I speak with Judy Stinson and Bethan Nodwell who organized the incredibly successful "What would Christine Anderson do" event in Canada. They are now organizing an incredible 2nd event with Christine and Vera Sharav to release the "Never Again" documentary and host a 2 day event with speakers (www.trinityproductions.ca for tickets) on June 16/17. We discuss the significance of bringing together a Holocaust survivor with a German woman fighting the current tyranny from a healing perspective. Our conversations covers other critical topics like the corruption in healthcare, the indoctrination of our children and the...2023-06-011h 15
Your World of CreativityChristine Carron, Goodjelly writer productivityMany writers don't know the fundamentals of process and mindset management, which results in unnecessary struggle, doubt, and despair. Even worse, they start to believe that if they were only a "better writer" the journey would be easier. That kind of inner critic thinking further dents their confidence.Fueled by the belief that the writing adventure doesn’t have to be so hard, Christine Carron launched her company Goodjelly in 2021. To do so, she combined her love of writing with 25 years of experience as a process improvement expert and project manager. The Jam Experience, Goodjelly's mul...2023-05-2928 min
Jala-chan's PlaceDisability and AbleismJala is joined by Lance to discuss what disability is, how to talk about it, and ways to reduce your own personal ableism. Lance also tells his own personal journey before and after becoming disabled.
Jala and Lance would both like to shout out to and thank Laura Stinson of Bad Attitudes podcast for her work. Check out Laura's podcast at badattitudespod.com, and check out her Etsy store FairyNerdy for handcut vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and graphic tees with original illustrated designs by her.
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Disability and Health Overview
Four awkward things to...2022-12-091h 54
In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastAlia ShawkatAward-winning actor and producer Alia Shawkat broke out in Hollywood as a teenager, which proved to be both blessing and curse. Like any struggling artist, she’s had to challenge the industry’s preconceptions as well as her own, folding each new endeavor into her evolving artistic philosophy. She has several rules pertaining to acting: One is to watch everything you appear in, but only twice. Another is to reassess what you want out of your craft and career every few years. “You have to keep falling in love with it,” Alia says. “There’s a timing and a luck to this. And...2022-01-0650 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastMichael KeatonBefore Michael Keaton became the chameleonic screen star he is today, he intuited that the life of a performer is full of uncertainty. So taking risks, as first a stand-up comedian and then an actor, became a key part of his artistic mission. “I told myself, you’re never gonna know if you can do this until you just try to do it,” he remembers. “I certainly had many moments of going: Oh, boy. This is a nervous time. I’m not feeling too secure right now. But desperation will kill you.” In his podcast interview, Michael reveals the thinking behind his c...2021-12-3059 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastNicolas CageNicolas Cage became one of the most prolific film performers of his generation thanks to a philosophy other actors can live by: “Work as much as you can,” he says. “Good or bad, fall on your face or stand up—but get so in tune with your instrument that you know it so well, that you know when it’s working or when it isn’t working.” The actor-director-producer reveals all in his podcast interview, from the ongoing mission to find “eclectic” roles, to the keys to great on-set collaboration and tricks of the trade stretching back over four decades.
Born in Los Angele...2021-12-1645 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastRuth NeggaRuth Negga has had a clear mission statement since her early days as an actor: “What I wanted as an artist was to sort of shift things—disrupt, maybe,” says the Irish star, illuminating for listeners the nuances of her creative process. Curiosity and quiet introspection are key ingredients, she says, and fellow actors should find their particular means of inspiration. “Acting isn’t just a job for me. It’s a soul vocation. It’s something that I think is helping me understand myself, my place in the world, and others.”
Born in Ethiopia, raised in Ireland, and schooled in London, Ruth...2021-12-0255 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastBeanie FeldsteinBeanie Feldstein, a theater kid through and through, now finds herself a veritable film and TV star. While the approach to stage and screen might differ, her philosophy is always the same: her most inspired work stems from bonding with collaborators who can’t help but become family. “Every opportunity is going to fill you up in certain ways and deplete you in certain ways,” she says. “I always just feel like I can go my deepest and do my best if I know the people around me.”
Born in Los Angeles in a family of Hollywood professionals (including brother Jonah Hill...2021-11-181h 02
In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastCaitríona BalfeOnce Caitríona Balfe made the leap from modeling back to her original dream of acting, she began studying the craft and working her way toward leading roles. In commercials, web series, and eventually on the big screen, she developed on-camera instincts that became her basis of approaching both auditions and creating characters. Caitríona’s work demonstrates how important it is for actors to have confidence in their unique charisma. “Sometimes the reason you’re cast is because there’s something innately within you that you can bring to the role,” she says. “If you kind of let your instincts lead...2021-11-1155 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastMike MillsMike Mills is a screenwriter and director, but could be considered first and foremost an actor’s collaborator. Not only have his films produced some of the most naturalistic performances in recent memory, he’s the kind of filmmaker who follows actors’ leads, singing their praises at every step of the page-to-screen process. “Whatever feels real and alive to them, that’s where I’m gonna go,” he says in this revealing interview. He also grapples with the mysteries inherent in filmmaking: “As a director-writer person, one would think you know everything about your movie...and you don’t.”
With a background in visu...2021-11-041h 12In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastJessica Chastain & Oscar IsaacJessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac go way back. They’ve reunited several times onscreen since meeting in the halls of the Juilliard School of Drama. Jessica calls acting “a way of getting to know myself on a deeper level.” For Oscar, the approach must be “expressive and not communicative—not getting too caught up with some idea that I want an audience to feel or to think.” The two reveal to Backstage many of the technical tricks up their sleeves, and provide their fellow artists plenty of inspiration.
Jessica, who mounted mini theater productions growing up in Northern California, is two-time Aca...2021-10-2857 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastCorey HawkinsCorey Hawkins’ training at the Juilliard School of Drama, and background in singing in church, set him on the path toward becoming what he calls “a well-rounded artist”—and he has a Tony, Emmy, and two SAG Award nominations to show for it! Speaking to Backstage, his go-to resource during post-grad years in New York City, Corey offers fellow actors plenty of valuable advice, particularly when it comes to auditions. “To go into a room and literally just have an opportunity to act, or sing, or dance, or do whatever you do, you get to showcase that and share it with someb...2021-10-2145 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastRebecca FergusonRebecca Ferguson has combined backgrounds in music, dance, short films, and soap operas in her native Sweden to become one of today’s most versatile and compelling screen stars. From life advice (“Lay your own path and have other people follow you!”) to technical secrets (she gets into character by creating a silhouette), her “In the Envelope” interview has endless value for artists at any level. “It’s a really, really difficult job and it takes a lot of time,” she says of an acting career. “The more you get to know yourself, the more grounded you can be in this world of scru...2021-10-1459 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastAlessandro NivolaAlessandro Nivola’s career trajectory is proof that artists, especially actors, must continue to adjust ambitions and dream big. On first the stage and then the screen, Alessandro carved out a character actor niche, morphing into roles “very unlike” himself, as he tells Backstage. “It’s part of staying alive, always having new cravings and goals and longings.... One has to battle those feelings on some level and try and feel grateful for what you have.”
A Boston native who studied acting at regional theaters and as an undergrad at Yale University, Alessandro fulfilled his dreams of a stage career as a young a...2021-10-0759 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastThe State of Theater TodayIn an extra-special (and long-overdue) discussion episode, Backstage’s senior staff writer Casey Mink and industry news writer Diep Tran join Jack to discuss the state of the theater industry in 2021. On the heels of the 74th Tony Awards finally presented Sept. 26 after almost two years of uncertainty on Broadway and beyond, this team of experts is asking and answering many of the questions on the minds of thespians everywhere: How exactly did COVID-19 affect the live performing arts, and what role do vaccinations play going forward? How has the state of New York City theater changed, from the pandemic’s di...2021-09-3040 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastKen JeongActors and comedians at any level can study Ken Jeong’s trajectory through the entertainment industry—particularly those breaking into it later in life, as he did at age 37. The fact that he’s also a licensed physician who left a career in medicine to pursue the arts makes him truly one of a kind. Naturally, Dr. Ken is something of an expert on balancing work and life, approaching any venture with a student’s mentality, and infusing personal experience into scripted and unscripted projects alike. “It really boils down to passion,” he tells his fellow performers. “A career, like your life, is...2021-09-231h 12In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastRichard E. GrantHow many actors can claim they launched a thriving screen career by playing a washed-up, unemployed actor? That distinction belongs to Richard E. Grant, whose road from cult classic “Withnail and I” to an award-winning oeuvre began with what he calls a “fuck you” attitude. From tips on playing drunk to his instinctive acting techniques (hint: they involve a character’s sex life), Richard has plenty of advice for his fellow performers. His thoughts on forging a career in the arts are evergreen: “Never give up. If you feel that it is something that you’re compelled to do, you will know that...2021-09-1644 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastMichael ShannonMichael Shannon can give a quietly nuanced supporting turn—or flat-out steal the show—all in service of whatever story he’s helping tell. What are the secrets to his endlessly compelling performances? “Usually if you want to have a career in this business, it’s gonna involve doing a lot of things that scare you, and at first may seem unwise,” he tells Backstage. “But you just have to be willing to take those risks, I guess.” Although wary of putting a name to his techniques or giving ironclad, how-to advice to up-and-coming artists, Michael does so with clarity and generosity.
...2021-09-0936 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastInside CAA & ArraygencyTalent agents: What do they do? What do performers at all career levels need to know about their central function in the entertainment industry ecosystem? And, of course, how does one reach representation, and therefore opportunity? “In the Envelope’s” latest deep-dive on a particular aspect of the biz features interviews with first Shauna Perlman of Creative Artists Agency, then both Jason Rodriguez and Ricardo Sebastián of the recently launched Arraygency.
CAA is one of Hollywood’s oldest and biggest agencies, managing A-list actors along with writers, directors, hosts, sports and music stars, and other creatives. Shauna Perlman got her start...2021-09-021h 15In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastJulianne NicholsonJulianne Nicholson’s impressive Hollywood career is the result of both magnetic on-camera charisma and a commitment to only playing roles that speak to her on a deeper level. In this insightful interview, Julianne reminisces about early auditions, pulls back the curtain on the many acting techniques she puts to use, and walks the line between optimism and realism that being a working actor requires. “Experience goes a long way,” she tells Backstage. “And life! Life gives you more things to draw from. And I expect that will keep happening as I go.”
Hailing from Massachusetts, Julianne spent her young adult year...2021-08-2651 min
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCartyEpisode 93: The Etsy-sodes (part IV): When Were The Good Times?When was the "golden era" of Etsy? In the final installment of the Etsy-sodes, we will be exploring many pivotal moments that changed the company's trajectory (and the lives of its sellers). When did the good times end/the less good times begin? We will try to figure that out! We'll be covering the return (and bitter departure) of Rob Kalin, the manufacturing policy change, the IPO (and the subsequent lawsuit) and all the new fees and shipping polices. And we'll break down why so many makers stay with Etsy despite all of these issues. And again, let's...2021-08-231h 59
Bad Attitudes: An Uninspiring Podcast About DisabilityEpisode 12: The Deal With The SpoonsHave you heard of spoon theory? It's critical to understanding the limitations of the disabled and chronically ill communities."The Spoon Theory" essay: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/Email: badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSupport: https://www.ko-fi.com/badattitudespodLeave a ReviewiOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-attitudes-an-uninspiring-podcast-about-disability/id1577820277Android: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bad-attitudes-an-uninspiring-p-1954013Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy...2021-08-2310 min
In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastGiancarlo EspositoGiancarlo Esposito can speak at length about his strategy for navigating a career in the arts, but what it all boils down to is quite simple: “Do what means something, and then don’t be exclusive.” As first a child actor doing musical theater, then a voiceover and radio artist (Backstage magazine in hand), then as an award-winning scene-stealer onscreen, Giancarlo has pursued every role with the kind of passion required to persevere in such a fickle industry. “Your intention is proved out over time,” he tells his fellow artists. “If you feel like you’re connected to that gift, then pursue th...2021-08-1952 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast2021 Emmy-Nominated Casting DirectorsWhat should actors know about a casting director’s job? And what is pursuing a career in casting like? Today’s episode, featuring an intro from Jack and Christine and two interviews with award-winning CDs, pulls back the curtain on the gut-based and logistical processes involved in, as Emmy nominee Ellen Lewis puts it, the “creative collaboration with a director and/or writer to cast actors that will fill the world that they are envisioning.” And there’s plenty of advice for auditioners, as fellow 2021 Emmy-contending CD Avy Kaufman reiterates her empathy and respect for actors: “It’s gotta be so hard to wal...2021-08-121h 11In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastRosie PerezYou may be surprised to learn the confident, charismatic Rosie Perez still gets nervous on set. “Everybody gets nervous,” says the actor, dancer-choreographer, and activist. “Not everyone admits it.” As she explains in great detail to her fellow artists, persevering in the entertainment industry means taking one’s craft seriously, overpreparing yet staying flexible, and learning how to rise above or even use nervousness—“finding the champion spirit within those butterflies.”
Rosie has become an icon in her hometown of Brooklyn and beyond, since dancing on “Soul Train,” breaking out in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” and earning Emmy nominations for direc...2021-08-051h 11In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastBrett GoldsteinActor, writer, and comedian Brett Goldstein has made, by his own admission, “loads of stuff that no one’s watched.” As he explains to Backstage, breakthrough successes in the biz are always the result of unseen projects, rejections, and persistent hard work. Now that his latest, “Ted Lasso,” is an Emmy-dominating hit, Brett is reminding himself of what truly matters and passing that onto his fellow artists. “The fame and success and awards should never be the aim. The aim should be: Are you enjoying the making of the thing?”
Brett got his start in fringe theater shows and stand-up stages in his...2021-07-2959 min
Windsor's Inside PulseShining a light on Essex with Councillor Sherry BondyOn this week's Windsor's Inside Pulse, guest Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy speaks with co-hosts Daniel Ableser, Alfonso Teshuba and Christine Brooks.
1. https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/jarvis-town-of-essex-integrity-commissioner-is-the-one-whos-offside
In the second half of the show, David Sundin joins in to discuss this week's news. Topics include:
2. https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/council-to-decided-fate-of-city-run-homeless-shelter
3. https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/cardiac-cath-unit
4.https://windsorstar.com/sports/olympics/scott-stinson-kylie-masse-spent-the-pandemic-training-in-her-familys-backyard-now-she-has-an-olympic-silver and https://windsorstar.com/sports/olympic-organizers-to-athletes-please-dont-bite-your-medals
5. https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/local-builder-with-rags-to-riches-story-makes-major-donation-to-hdgh and https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/audio/the-afternoon-news-hotel-dieu-grace-hospital-on-a-100-000-donation-1.15704529...2021-07-2853 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastJeff Bergman (a.k.a. Bugs Bunny & More)Jeff Bergman is a legend in the voiceover industry, particularly when it comes to cartoon animation. The first actor to replace Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny and other Hanna-Barbera characters, Jeff has tips for fellow actors on recreating iconic animated characters—“I’m trying to capture the essence of the memory that I have, and maybe it’s the memory that you have,” he reveals—plus getting your foot in the industry’s door, keeping your voice healthy, and paying attention to what ignites your passion as an artist.
In addition to Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and many...2021-07-2257 min
In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastCecily StrongLike many of today’s hardworking actor-writer-comedians, Cecily Strong knows how to give the exact creative advice that aspiring artists need to hear. The longtime “Saturday Night Live” cast member has thoughts on telling inclusive stories in Hollywood today, being in the moment on set, and embracing the ups and downs of the biz. “How easy is it to just feel bad about yourself and just feel so beaten up?” she points out. “Keep your chin up and know that your path may look different—your path should look different.”
Raised in Chicago and a student of theater before comedy, Cecily has been...2021-07-151h 05In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastCharlotte NicdaoIt was a rejection, following a promising audition, that pushed Charlotte Nicdao to pursue the life of an actor. “I was devastated,” she remembers. “I was like, how am I this upset about this thing that’s not even my job?” In her native Australia and stateside, she has committed to the highs and lows of an on-camera career: weathering auditions of all kinds, growing her skillset as a comedic performer, and holding onto that early passion.
After starring in “A gURLs wURLd” as a teenager, Charlotte appeared on the series “Camp,” “Please Like Me,” “Content,” and in short films, voiceover animation, and “...2021-07-081h 11In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastRiley KeoughRiley Keough could be considered an authority on how actors can avoid judging their characters. The indie film star, who has held onto a lifelong dream of playing fascinating, liberated women on camera, reveals the different creative processes she uses to connect with such roles: “I don’t know if you need to love your character.” But, she adds, “When you’re playing somebody, you have to try and find empathy for them.”
Growing up in Los Angeles surrounded by entertainers (including her mother Lisa Marie Presley), Riley worked as a model before debuting in “The Runaways” and breaking out in “Mad Max: Fur...2021-07-011h 00In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastNeil Patrick HarrisHow has Neil Patrick Harris been able to thrive in so many areas of the entertainment biz? “I don’t like resting on my laurels,” he tells Backstage, detailing the twists and turns of a career that has enabled him to consistently surprise audiences. Those hoping to avoid pigeonholing and play a variety of roles should listen closely to Neil’s advice, both practical and philosophical. “Being able to challenge myself, and keep growing in different ways.... It’s a long game.”
Since his early breakout as a child actor in “Clara’s Heart” and leading the medical dramedy “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” Neil ha...2021-06-241h 06In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastQueen LatifahSomeone as prolific and consistently stellar as Queen Latifah needs no introduction. At every surprising turn of her career as an actor, musician, and producer, she’s used an exacting work ethic and irrepressible enthusiasm to inspire women like her. “There were no blueprints for a lot of what I was doing,” she says of her beginnings in the music and filmmaking industries. How has she persevered for so long? “You have to fail,” she advises. “I, luckily, was thrown out there in enough things to fail and cry and get up and fail and cry.”
After blazing trails as one of the fir...2021-06-171h 01In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastNicola Coughlan & Phoebe DynevorDespite their distinct training backgrounds and character construction techniques, “Bridgerton” stars Nicola Coughlan and Phoebe Dynevor agree on plenty when it comes to acting. It’s a fickle business, for one, and no matter where an actor is in their career trajectory, self-doubt remains part of the journey. “You have that fear where you go, I don’t think I know how to act anymore!” says Nicola of each new job. “You’ve got to make bold, interesting choices,” advises Phoebe. “Be bold!”
Nicola studied at drama and improv schools in England and her native Ireland before getting her big break onstage in “Jess...2021-06-101h 01
Pedia Pain FocusPriorities in Pediatric Pain ManagementMany factors contribute to children's pain being under estimated, under-recognized and inadequately treated. Kathryn Birnie, PhD shares her work identifying the top priorities essential for improvement in pediatric pain management. Join me in this episode as she shares her patient-oriented research which includes them in priority setting and recognizing the areas where we need to focus on. Her work is grounded in empowering the disempowered; the pediatric pain patients and their caregivers, working alongside and in concert with the clinicians, making the small and big shifts in doing so especially when there is a power d...2021-06-0856 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastMaya Erskine & Anna KonkleWriter-actors always make for insightful interviews, but that’s particularly true for Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, who write, produce, edit, and star as middle school–aged versions of themselves on Hulu’s Emmy-nominated cringe comedy “Pen15.” Together they shed light on their “creative ESP” as collaborators, their distinct page-to-screen process alongside director Sam Zvibleman, and how to overcome the self-doubt inherent in a Hollywood career—especially for women onscreen. “I have permission to be free and wild and sort of unapologetic,” says Maya of playing a 13-year-old. Anna agrees: “I’m so grateful that we got the opportunity to just be characters with...2021-06-031h 00In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastMisha Green & Jurnee SmollettWhat makes for an ideal collaboration between actors and behind-the-camera talent? Misha Green and Jurnee Smollett, the respective creator-showrunner and star of HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” have plenty of insights into maximizing creativity and trust on set. “You gotta have an environment in which the ‘captain’ has created a level of safety, a level for you to fail big,” says Jurnee. “We’re going towards the same goal, which is the truth of this character,” adds Misha. “And we’re both fearless in that.”
Before “Lovecraft Country,” the supernatural horror drama adapted from novelist Matt Ruff’s riff on H. P. Lovecraft, Misha and Jurnee w...2021-05-251h 06In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastRyan O’Connell & Punam PatelRyan O’Connell and Punam Patel join the podcast together this week to discuss advocating for oneself as an artist, giving voice to communities underrepresented in entertainment, and their hit Netflix comedy, “Special,” which just premiered its second season. The two Emmy-nominated actors provide relatable advice to performers and writers looking to make their mark in Hollywood—confidently. “You can trust your own instincts no matter where you are in your career,” says Punam. “Just [believe] that you deserve to be there,” adds Ryan.
Chasing a childhood dream of becoming a TV writer, the California-born Ryan turned the blog writing of his 20s into...2021-05-201h 05In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastEthan HawkeActor, writer, director, and all-around storyteller Ethan Hawke is an advocate for truthfulness in both art and life. Although wary of giving advice, he provides plenty in his thoughtful “In the Envelope” interview: get out of your head and into your gut, study the work of artists you admire, use auditions as opportunities to exceed your comfort zone, and more. The more holistically one approaches a career in the arts, he says, the better. “But more essential to that is, most of us are only as good as our opportunities. And when the opportunities aren’t there, you have to search f...2021-05-131h 01In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastRenée Elise GoldsberryWhile best known for her Tony Award–winning Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway musical “Hamilton” and its Disney+ filmed version, Renée Elise Goldsberry has played a significant array of roles across screen, stage, and music industries. “I’ve been around long enough to have had so many versions of my career,” she tells Backstage, providing key advice on how artists—particularly women—can truly have it all. “You just have to have the audacity to show up and try some of these things.”
Raised in Texas and Michigan and trained in first theater at Carnegie Mellon University, then in jazz studies at USC’s...2021-05-061h 06In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastTIME’S UPToday’s “In the Envelope” episode takes an in-depth look at safety and parity in the entertainment industry, and in particular an organization leading that conversation. We’re honored to be joined by Tina Tchen, president and CEO of TIME’S UP: https://timesupnow.org
Created in 2018 partly in response to sexual assault allegations in Hollywood and its resulting #MeToo movement, TIME’S UP Now and the TIME’S UP Foundation advocate for “a society free of gender-based discrimination in the workplace and beyond.” Amid our country’s ongoing reckoning of discrimination and systemic inequity within multiple industries, TIME’S UP has partnered with...2021-04-291h 15In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastAmber RuffinNow is a particularly exciting time to talk to Amber Ruffin, an improvisation-trained comedy performer and writer whose talent, perseverance, and upbeat charm have led to her own late night variety series. Peacock’s “The Amber Ruffin Show” allows the multihyphenate host to both indulge in the silliest comedic premises and cover current events with a refreshing directness otherwise rare in late night television. Her advice to fellow creators and comedians is to take risks, have no shame, and be prolific. “You have to have a pile of work that you can point to and go, ‘I can do this and here’s...2021-04-221h 02In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastFilm Independent & the Spirit AwardsAs this year’s film awards season nears its conclusion, we’re diving deep into one of its most fabulous, and essential, ceremonies: the Film Independent Spirit Awards! Founded in the 1980s as the Independent Feature Project/West by producers looking to foster cinematic visions outside of Hollywood’s traditional studio system, Film Independent offers year-round resources, programming, and events—all for filmmakers, by filmmakers. The Spirit Awards honoring small-budget indie artistry, usually held each year just before the Oscars on the beach at Santa Monica, will air its 34th ceremony April 22 in a special virtual presentation hosted by Melissa Villaseñ...2021-04-151h 03In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastAndra DaySinger-songwriter-turned-award-winning actor Cassandra Monique Batie goes by Andra Day—a stage name inspired by one of her biggest influences, Billie Holiday. It feels meant to be, then, that Andra’s recent Golden Globe win and Oscar nomination are for her portrayal of the iconic musician in Hulu’s “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” adapted for the screen by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Lee Daniels. From singing and dancing as a child in San Diego to being discovered by Stevie Wonder and collaborating with Spike Lee and Common, the Grammy- and Daytime Emmy–nominated Andra has now joined the ranks of mus...2021-04-081h 11
In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastThe SAG-AFTRA FoundationAttention, SAG-AFTRA members! We’re dedicating this episode to a deep dive on the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, your guild’s 501(c) non-profit organization. Board members Sharon Lawrence and Jason George are here to check in on the state of the biz in 2021, offer advice to their fellow working actors, and remind union and non-union artists alike of the resources, programming, and aid the Foundation offers. From the award-winning children’s literacy series Storyline Online to over $6 million and counting in COVID-19 relief, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation “is dedicated to helping performers reach their highest heights while always landing firmly on their feet,” per their...2021-04-011h 03In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastBill CampOften referred to as one of the best “character” actors around, Bill Camp memorably appears—or often disappears—into countless supporting roles, and can be counted on to give a truthful, compelling performance each time. His “In the Envelope” interview sheds light on how to do so, from heightening material onstage or onscreen to harnessing the power of imagination and sense memory. “I’m recalling from memories all the time,” Bill says of his character work. “I am content.”
Raised in Massachusetts and eventually trained at regional theaters and the Juilliard School, Bill has worked for years on New York City stages, garnering...2021-03-2555 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastDaniel KaluuyaDaniel Kaluuya is now a two-time Academy Award–nominated actor, in 2018 for his breakout in “Get Out” and this year for playing the assassinated Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton in “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which has also earned him SAG Award, BAFTA film, and Golden Globe recognition. The electrifying stage and screen star takes us into the depths of his subconsciousness, describing the process that goes into building such characters: “I’m using who I am to show you who I’m not.”
Born in London and trained in theater improvisation since childhood, Daniel starred on, and wrote two episodes of, the U...2021-03-2345 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastBackstage’s Casting Experts Talk Audition TrendsWith the entertainment industry still in flux due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we at Backstage want to keep actors and storytellers informed on the latest trends—and how they can best pursue their craft in 2021. Our ""In the Envelope"" casting insider Christine McKenna-Tirella has assembled an international panel of experts from the Backstage casting team to do just that.
Joined by Backstage’s vice president of casting Luke Crowe, voiceover casting specialist Sonja Smith, UK casting specialist Hannah Williams, and L.A. casting specialist Christina Kleppinger, Christine leads a deep-dive discussion on the latest Backstage updates, audition trends as evid...2021-03-1147 min
Fine Wine Confidential PodcastEPISODE #11 ANKIDA RIDGE, CHRISTINE, DENNIS, & NATHAN VROOMANAnkida Ridge was established by Christine & Dennis Vrooman with the planting of their first vines in 2008. Lucie Morton was their vineyard consultant and she brilliantly, in my opinion, advised them to plant Pinot Noir. She believed that the southeastern facing slope at 1800 feet nestled into the Blue Ridge Mountains along with the granite soils gave them the chance to be successful with the varietal. She was 100% correct. Ankida Ridge in a short period of time has been producing some high quality wines from Pinot Noir which is a rarity in Virginia at this time.HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPI...2021-03-0841 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastDelroy LindoThroughout a stage and screen career spanning decades, Delroy Lindo has intentionally set out to play the widest possible variety of characters. “I want to be able to encompass different human beings,” explains the actor, detailing the ebbs and flows of his career on this week's episode of “In the Envelope.” Delroy’s advice is balanced between optimistic encouragement and no-nonsense realism. It is inevitable that a life in the arts will bring dry spells, he says, but “don’t be dissuaded by the trauma of being told ‘no.’ Because at some point you will be told ‘yes,’ just as I was.”
Born in London...2021-02-251h 04In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastEmma CorrinEmma Corrin is best known as the SAG- and Golden Globe Award–nominated star of Peter Morgan’s Netflix drama “The Crown” Season 4, where she took on the daunting role of Lady Diana Spencer, the Princess of Wales. As the breakout star points out, there’s something inherently effortful in the term “breakout”—Emma earned the part of Diana after a rigorous, years-long process, first serving as a reader in the audition room, doing extensive research, and at one point being spontaneously asked to sing. “It was really important for me that anything I replicated, like her head tilt, or her voice, or the...2021-02-041h 04
Frau am Steuer - Der PodcastHey Pippi Langstrumpf, du bist gut gealtert!"Ich mach mir die Welt, wie sie mir gefällt", Pippi ist so ein tolles Vorbild! Das haben wir in der zweiten Folge feststellen müssen. Barnie Stinson aus HIMYM hat da leider nicht so coole Sprüche am Start. Tine geht das mit "eine schrecklich nette Familie" genauso: "Was ist das denn?!" denkt sie heute. Irgendwie nicht mehr witzig. Aber es sind doch Klassiker, was will man machen. Welche Serien und Filme schlecht gealtert sind, wird in der zweiten Folge gnadenlos auf den Tisch gepackt! Sollten wir sie trotzdem anschauen? Isa und Tine schnacken auch über Disneyfilme und deutsche Klass...2021-01-2056 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastPaul BettanyGiven his wide array of screen roles, it makes sense that Paul Bettany would approach each character with dramatically different processes. By zeroing in on the tricks of the trade that always help, and the techniques he’s picked up over a decades-long career, Paul provides “In the Envelope” listeners several key takeaways. For example: actors should determine what they can and cannot control, whether that’s on set or in the audition room. “The thing that I could control and could promise to be,” he says, “is the most prepared person walking in.”
Born in England and trained at the Drama Centre...2021-01-141h 08In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastCarey MulliganAs a teenager, Carey Mulligan wrote letters to filmmakers asking for advice on breaking into the biz. After tepid responses, and rejections from U.K. training programs, her determination paid off with a screen debut in 2005’s “Pride and Prejudice” and stage performances in her native London. In her “In the Envelope” interview, Carey reveals the intricacies of her creative process in the years since, including how to protect her own emotions from those of her characters. “I’m just really interested in playing women that feel real,” she says of all her film, TV, and theater roles. “And I’m fascinated by this...2021-01-0756 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastJulia HartAspiring writers and directors should take a page out of Julia Hart’s book: don’t wait to tell your story. And if that story experiments with or outright subverts filmmaking genres by centering those typically underrepresented on screen, all the better. “What I find exciting and interesting as a filmmaker is finding new ways to tell old stories about different people,” she says, taking us inside her writing, casting, and directing processes.
A New Yorker who for years taught high school and wrote screenplays on the side, Julia made the leap to full-time artist after her 2014 feature “The Keeping Room” ende...2020-12-311h 07In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastThe 2021 Awards Season PreviewWe’re dedicating this week’s episode to the 2021 awards and festival season—perhaps the strangest one in Hollywood history! Jack is joined once again by Backstage’s executive director of media Kasey Howe to discuss how COVID-19 has shifted film and guilds awards’ schedules, what the 2020 Emmys can teach us about advertising trends and remote campaigning, and whether virtual film festivals will affect what we consider an Oscar contender this year.
Casting insider Christine McKenna-Tirella then provides thoughts on networking amid a pandemic, tips for optimizing social media communication, and her favorite current casting opportunities for Backstage users. Check out castin...2020-11-0540 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastBob The Drag QueenActor, producer, podcaster, comedian, and activist Caldwell Tidicue is best known as his drag persona Bob the Drag Queen, winner of reality competition “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 8. The heightened gender expression of drag, which encompasses many different skills and performance styles, has proved Bob’s gateway into the entertainment industry. “No one is going to cheer for you harder than you have to cheer for yourself,” he tells fellow artists.
Born in Georgia and trained as a theater artist, Bob set off to pursue acting and comedy in New York City and was inspired to join the queer nightlife community af...2020-10-2953 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastVoiceover Advice From the ProsContinuing our commitment to spotlighting the voiceover industry today, this week’s episode is throwing it back. Hear advice-filled excerpts from the “In the Envelope” archive featuring legendary voice artists Hank Azaria, Pamela Adlon, and Maya Rudolph—all winners of the voiceover performance Emmy Award—plus insights into recent trends from VO expert Jamie Muffett and Backstage casting insider Christine McKenna-Tirella. All this craft and career advice may inspire you to get involved in the industry! Check out the links below to channel that inspiration into a voiceover career.
Read Backstage’s 101 guide to all things voiceover: https://bit.ly/315UQJh
Last mo...2020-10-1543 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastEva NoblezadaEveryone has a different path to success in the biz. Eva Noblezada was launched to musical theater superstardom at age 17 when her performance at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, a.k.a. the Jimmys, earned her the lead role in the West End revival of “Miss Saigon.” Before she could finish high school in North Carolina, Eva was navigating the joys—and high-pressure demands—of pursuing a childhood dream at the highest level. This candid interview includes plenty of advice for young and early-career artists: “I am very grateful to have had that inner voice that I listened to...I did...2020-10-0856 minIn the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastHow to Use Backstage to Launch Your Career“In the Envelope” listeners are in for a treat this week, as Jack is joined by Christine McKenna-Tirella, Backstage’s casting specialist, to give an update from the jobs market on Backstage: virtual auditions, profile-building options, and other insider tips that prospective subscribers may not know about casting, particularly amid an unpredictable 2020.
“I want you to feel prepared, I want you to feel like you can put your best foot forward and that you can really launch your career—even in a pandemic,” says Christine, who has nine years of experience in the casting industry and used Backstage during her early acting...2020-10-0138 min
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. BilbreyARE WE ALL GONNA DIE? & The FBI Arrests!Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey begrudgingly opens episode #086 talking about the Covid-19 virus... again (and hopefully for the last time, unless something worse or better happens). BUT THIS IS A CONVERSATION YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS... because he welcomes to the show, Christine Stinson - Executive Director of the Wayne County, Indiana Board of Health, to talk about Covid-19 in FACTUAL TERMS rather than rehashing information that "Crackhead Bob" is telling everyone at the gas station or that "Karen" has posted on Facebook (you knew Karen's sister, has a best friend that lives next door to the HEAD GUY...2020-03-141h 30
Childhood Cancer Talk Radio Podcasts#KidsCancerPain Campaign and the Cancer Knowledge NetworkCCTR interviews Dr. Christine Chambers of the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at IWK Health Center in Nova Scotia, and Dr. Jennifer Stinson, nurse at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto about #KidsCancerPain, a new social media campaign supported by the Canadian Cancer Knowledge Network designed to help children with cancer and their parents better assess and treat their children's pain symptoms. A new application for iphone, Pain Squad, is a game-like program that helps kids manage and assess their pain needs with immediate pdf communication to their doctor, available now for free download. The social media campaign involves...2016-10-0600 min
EOS 10209 — To the Future…When a visitor from Levi’s planet arrives on EOS 10, she brings an important message for Dr. Dalias. Written by Justin McLachlan. Starring Dan Barry, Justin McLachlan, Charles Lipper and Natalie Cutcher. Guest Starring Tim Torre, Tegan Cohen, Chris Stinson and Christine Alexander.
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EOS 10209 — To the Future…When a visitor from Levi’s planet arrives on EOS 10, she brings an important message for Dr. Dalias. Written by Justin McLachlan. Starring Dan Barry, Justin McLachlan, Charles Lipper and Natalie Cutcher. Guest Starring Tim Torre, Tegan Cohen, Chris Stinson and Christine Alexander.2015-06-1216 min