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Speak L.A. the PodcastA Final Thank You: Closing the Speak L.A. ChapterDearest Actors, We are eternally grateful for the years we’ve shared with you through our podcast episodes. It has truly been an honor to connect with each of you in this special way. After much reflection, we've decided that it's time to close the chapter on our podcast series. We hope these episodes continue to inspire you, as they were created with love and deep belief in you and the incredible things you’re capable of as actors. Remember, as you approach this wildly beautiful career to always ask yourself, “Why no...
2025-03-0103 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSpecial Edition - Witness An American Actor - A Filipina Actress shares a story...A Filipina American Actress shares a story about when a New York talent manager told her she needed to change who she was if she hoped to make it in this business...
2022-03-1803 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSabra May - Voice-Over Actress(Nike, Intel, T-Mobile, Bridgewater, Cyberpunk) In this episode, you will learn... How can you create your own V.O studio at home? Where in your apartment should you record your V.O work? What are V.O agents looking for in a new client? How can you get started in the voiceover world? Should you start by making an expensive demo?
2022-02-2835 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastCastingAbout - Entrepreneurial ExpertsIn 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?
2021-05-2044 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - Witness An American Acting Coach - An American Latinx acting coach shares...An American Latinx Acting Coach shares a story about the challenges felt by many actors of color in the casting room and classroom.
2021-05-0405 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastIone Butler - CEO Uplifting ContentIn 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?
2021-04-1941 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastWinter Miller - Playwright - In Darfur, Spare Rib, No One is Forgotten(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?
2021-04-0443 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastCastingAbout - Actors’ Premiere Marketing ServiceIn 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?
2021-03-2045 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastTobin Bell - Actor - Saw(Saw, Jigsaw, Mississippi Burning, The Firm) In this episode, you will learn: 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?
2021-03-0637 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - Witness An American Actor - An Acting Teacher in a Maximum Security Prison Shares...An acting teacher in a maximum security prison shares a story.
2021-02-2406 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastJohn Patrick Shanley - Playwright/Screenwriter - Wild Mountain Thyme, Doubt, Moonstruck(Wild Mountain Thyme, Doubt, Moonstruck, Danny in the Deep Blue Sea, The Dreamer Examines His Pillow, Women in Manhattan, Savage in Limbo, Outside Mullingar) In this episode, you will learn: 1) Can you hope for a career in the arts even if you don’t have any connections? 2) What do you do when it feels like no one believes in you (yet)? 3) How can you be more YOU when you’re acting? 4) What does it feel like to win an Academy Award?
2021-02-0534 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAmy Brenneman - Actor - The Leftovers, Judging Amy, Private Practice(The Leftovers, Judging Amy, Private Practice) In this episode, you will learn: What does it feel like when you find your passion? What does Amy Brenneman ask all her characters before filming? How does Amy define confidence and how can YOU find it within yourself? How can you use your love of acting to make the world a better place?
2021-01-2239 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - Witness An American Actor - A 2nd generation American Latinx actress shares...A 2nd generation American Latinx actress shares a story about how it feels to be asked to do a “random Latin accent”.
2021-01-0703 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastStephanie Klapper - NYC Casting Director - Chekhov/Tolstoy: Love Stories, Once on This Island(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?
2020-12-0736 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - Witness An American Actor - A Black American Actress Shares...A Black American Actress shares how it feels to be asked in an audition to try to "be more Black."
2020-11-2211 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastJoe Morton - Legendary Broadway, TV and Film Star(Raisin, Scandal, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Good Wife) In this episode, you will learn: What famous theatre inspired young Joe Morton to dream of a life in show biz? What was the moment Joe Morton decided he was meant to be an actor? Why is it so crucial to FIRST know WHY you want to be an actor? What MISTAKE led to Joe Morton’s first acting job ever? What are the FIVE QUESTIONS Joe asks himself before every job?
2020-11-0637 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - Witness An American Actor - A Character Actress Shares...A Character Actress shares a story about having her body objectified in primetime television.
2020-10-2322 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastKing Vader - Social Star, Content Creator, YouTuber, Director, Actor(The Raincoat Academy, Hood Naruto The Movie) In this episode: Do you need to go to film school to learn to create your own content? How do you use social platforms to showcase your own work? How do you not lose sight of your dream when you hit a major roadblock? How do you start the process of creating your own content? How can you stop comparing yourself to others (and stop feeling bad about yourself)?
2020-10-0835 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastJoy Osmanski - Actress/Teacher(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?
2020-09-1941 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - Witness An American Actor - A Mixed-race Actress Shares A Story...A mixed-race actress shares a story about not being "brown enough" when she auditioned for a hot new pilot…
2020-09-0403 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastHEADSHOT TIP - Russell Baer - Celebrity PhotographerWhat's your #1 headshot tip?
2020-09-0100 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastGreg Bekkers - Talent Manager - Apollo ManagementIn 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?
2020-08-2137 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - Witness An American Actor - A Gay Black American Actor Shares...A Gay Black American Actor shares a story about being told he should learn to "act more straight"...
2020-08-0703 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastCarl Kennedy - Actor - Self Tape ExpertIn this podcast, you will learn: (Paradise Lost, The Haves and the Have Nots, MacGyver) 1) How did this actor go from “pushing carts at Walmart” to being a full time working actor? 2) Is getting an advanced degree in acting important? 3) Should YOU, as an actor, check out the Atlanta acting scene? 4) What do you NEED TO KNOW about making a great self-tape?
2020-07-3138 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastWitness An American ActorA Mixed Race Actress Shares a Story about (not) Fitting In in Hollywood
2020-07-2302 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastRebecca Metz - Actress - Better Things, Coop & Cami Ask the World(Better Things, Coop & Cami Ask the World, Nip Tuck) In this podcast, you will learn: 1) What ONE inspirational idea helped Rebecca’s career take off? 2) Why should YOU stop worrying about “what you’re right for?” 3) What is your most important job as an actor when auditioning? 4) Why is a point of view as an actor CRUCIAL to your ultimate success? 5) Why should you stop worrying NOW about having a great agent?
2020-07-1738 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastMarita de Lara - Actor/Comic - Miss Saigon(Miss Saigon, Chicago, West Side Story, A Chorus Line) In this podcast, you will learn: 1) What’s a trick to keep yourself inspired as an actor? 2) What is the most fun part of doing stand-up comedy? 3) How did Marita overcome racial profiling as a young actor? 4) As an actor, how can you redefine people’s preconceived ideas about you? 5) Why did Marita break into tears when she booked her first pilo
2020-07-0346 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastINTERNATIONAL ACTOR TIP - Rachael Holoway - International Actor - EmmerdaleWhat's your #1 tip for the international actor?
2020-06-2303 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastNicole Arbusto - L.A. Theatre Casting Director - Pasadena Playhouse(Pasadena Playhouse, A Noise Within, Sundance Film Festival) Here are some of the things you’ll hear about in this episode: 1) How did an interest in performance draw Nicole to casting? 2) How important is it to keep track of connections you make in the industry? 3) What is the casting director’s role in creating the world of the show? 4) What is an important tip for a New York actor coming out to L.A.? 5) Why are EPA’s important for me to do as an actor?
2020-06-1635 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastHEADSHOT TIP - Scott Carlson - Talent Manager - Corey FeldmanWhat's your #1 headshot tip?
2020-05-2800 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAasif Mandvi - Actor - Evil and The Daily Show(Evil, The Daily Show, The Brink, Halal in the Family, The Proposal) We had so much fun getting to talk with Aasif! Here are some of the things you’ll hear about in this episode: 1) How many years did it take Aasif to get his first professional acting job? 2) How did Scott Baio influence Aasif’s acting career (WHAA?)? 3) What was it like when Aasif and Connie Britton used to perform for a Murder Mystery company in the 1990s? 4) Why should YOU think about writing a one-man/woman show? 5...
2020-05-2142 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastDan Lenard - Voice Over Home Studio BuilderWe loved being able to interview Speak L.A.’s sound engineer and learn how he makes everyone sound so great. Here are a few things we learned: Why would an actor want to get into voice over acting? How can you know if V.O. work is right for you? If you want to work in V.O., do you need to have a home studio? Can YOU build a home voice over studio? Do you have a closet? What are the three steps to building a home studio?
2020-05-1540 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastBrian Patacca - Actor Life CoachThis episode deals specifically with navigating life as an actor in the time of Covid-19. Here are just a few of the many wonderful things we learned: How can we stay creative and productive while still taking care of ourselves? How can we manage stress and anxiety during this time? How important is structure right now? Do THIS and you will feel so much better! Should we reach out to contacts during this time or should we just take a break from things? Is casting happening right now - Should I be trying to get auditions?
2020-04-3051 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAUDITION TIP - Rob Zombie - Movie Director - House of 1000 CorpsesWhat's your #1 audition tip?
2020-04-2702 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAUDITION TIP - Steve Sessions - Still the King with Billy Ray CyrusWhats your #1 audition tip?
2020-04-1400 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastCOMMERCIAL HEADSHOT TIP - Laura Bowman - Top L.A. Commercial AgentWhat's your #1 commercial headshot tip?
2020-04-0901 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastBonnie Wallace - Expert on Parenting Your Actor KidHere’s what you’ll learn: 1) Should YOU move to L.A. with your actor child? Here’s how to know for sure. 2) How long did it take Dove Cameron before she got her FIRST JOB and WHAT WAS IT? 3) How can you best prepare for your child actor’s future? 4) Can you work as a “legal 18” if you are only 16 or 17 years old? (Yes, here’s how!) 5) Should you as a parent also be your child’s manager? 6) What is THE LAW that protects all child actors? (You need to...
2020-04-0236 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAUDITION TIP - Sheri Moon Zombie - Star of House of 1000 Corpses & HalloweenWhat's your #1 audition tip?
2020-03-2600 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastJami Rudofsky - Casting Director - Masters of Sex(Masters of Sex, Gilmore Girls, Grown Ups 2) In this Podcast you will learn: 1) How can you feel more confident when you audition for things? 2) What HUGE movie star auditioned for Jami before he was a MASSIVE star... and then made a BIG impression on her... and WHY? 3) How can actors avoid scams? 4) What is something experienced actors know that new actors (sometimes) don’t? 5) What should you do if you don’t have an agent yet? 6) Do THIS every day.
2020-03-1935 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAUDITION TIP - Coco Kleppinger - Casting Associate - ITWhat's your #1 audition tip?
2020-03-1602 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAlanna Masterson - Actress - Walking Dead Series Regular(Alanna Masterson - Actress - Walking Dead Series Regular) EMPOWER yourself as you hear about… 1) What made Alanna take a break from acting 10 years ago? 2) How can you deal with rejection? 3) Why is it not PERSONAL when you don’t get the job? 4) How does Alanna Masterson deal with sexual harassment issues? 5) How did Alanna get her part on The Walking Dead?
2020-03-1234 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAUDITION TIP - Josh Stolberg - Film Director/Writer - JigsawWhat is your #1 audition tip?
2020-03-0200 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAnn Cusack - ACTOR - Better Call Saul, A League of Their Own(Better Call Saul, A League of their Own, Sully, Grey's Anatomy) Here’s what we talked about: 1) When did Ann first know she wanted to be an actress? 2) What was Ann’s first film (hint: it was a hugely successful movie)? 3) Do THESE two things when you’re scared (as an actor). 4) How can you build confidence? 5) Where can you find validation as an actor? 6) How can you deal with negativity and fear as an actor? 7) There is a lot you can’t control...
2020-02-2035 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastMOVING TO L.A. - Jonathan Silverman - Movie and TV Star - Weekend at Bernie'sWhat is the first thing an actor should do when they move to L.A.?
2020-02-1702 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAFTER THE SHOW (Q&A) Yanic Truesdale - ActorIn this podcast we covered: 1) As an actor, how can you not take all the rejection personally? 2) What is one great way to deal with the unpredictability of an acting career? 3) How has the industry changed for the better over the years? 4) Who do you think Rory should have ended up with? 5) How does being an African American actor play into the roles you get?
2020-02-1330 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastYanic Truesdale - Actor - Series Regular on Gilmore Girls(Series Regular on Gilmore Girls) Here’s some of the cool stuff we talked about: 1) How did this Gilmore Girls Star become an actor “by accident?” 2) How did Yanic go from a modest single parent up-bringing to the life of a Hollywood professional actor? 3) For child actors, is it important to start your acting training at a young age? 4) What is it about “being yourself” that all great actors understand? 5) How can you not “push” as an actor? 6) How important is training for an actor?
2020-02-0632 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAUDITION TIP - Sam Pancake - Actor - A Million Little ThingsWhat is your #1 audition tip?
2020-02-0300 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAFTER THE SHOW (Q&A) DaJuan Johnson - Actor(Bosch, Grey's Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What is the best advice for actors who are just starting out? 2) How do you prepare for a scene with extreme emotion? 3) How important is it to be memorized? 4) How was DaJuan able to cry so much on Grey’s Anatomy? 5) What is the best way to prepare for an audition? 6) What is it like getting to work with Shonda Rhimes?
2020-01-3014 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastDaJuan Johnson - Actor - Regular on BOSCH and Grey’s Anatomy(Bosch, Grey's Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) Should you have a career to “fall back on?” 2) How can you balance the craft with the business? 3) What’s the most important thing an actor should know/do when they first come to L.A.? 4) What does it mean “They need more of you in there?” 5) What’s the best part of being on a hit tv show for 6 seasons?
2020-01-2730 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAUDITION TIP - Tom Papa - Famous Comedian - Leno, ConanWhat is your #1 audition tip?
2020-01-2301 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAFTER THE SHOW (Q&A) Angela Terry - Casting Director(In The Dark, The Librarians, Bella and the Bulldogs, Leverage, Band of Brothers) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What makes a great headshot...GREAT? 2) Do casting directors look at actors with no credits? 3) What was the casting process like for Band of Brothers? 4) Do casting directors look at actors who aren’t represented?
2020-01-1627 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAngela Terry - Casting Director - Band of Brothers(In The Dark, The Librarians, Bella and the Bulldogs, Leverage, Band of Brothers) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What a casting director is looking for from your audition? 2) Do casting directors look at actors with no credits? 3) What kind of training is a casting director looking for? 4) Do casting directors look at actors who aren’t represented?
2020-01-0934 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastRoy Samuelson - Top Hollywood Voiceover Actor - NCIS(NCIS, Blue Bloods, Lethal Weapon, Criminal Minds, Homecoming, Get Out, Atomic Blonde, Skyscraper) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What is descriptive narration? 2) How to form a voiceover community in L.A.? 3) How to get into the descriptive narration world of voiceover? 4) How to find peace and serenity as you pursue acting in L.A.?
2020-01-0230 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastDan Shaner - Casting Director (Cold Case) / Teacher USC - After the Show(Cold Case, Ringer, Roswell) In this episode, you’re going to learn: 1) What is the most challenging part about being a casting director? 2) How much is too much for an actor to reach out to casting directors? 3) How can you find a job working for an agent or casting director? 4) How important is it for an actor to have a really good reel? 5) How can you avoid picking the wrong agent?
2019-12-2823 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastDan Shaner - Casting Director (Cold Case) / Teacher USC(Cold Case, Ringer, Roswell) In this podcast, here are some important topics we cover: 1) What does this casting director say is “the best education an actor can get?” 2) What should every actor do every day? 3) What does Crazy Ex Girlfriend and Broad City have in common? 4) Don’t ever send an email to a casting director that says THIS ————???! 5) Should you chat with the CD before an audition?
2019-12-2133 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastKim Rhodes - Series Regular - Supernatural - After the Show(Supernatural, The Suite Life of Zach & Cody, Christmas with the Kranks) In this podcast, you will learn: 1) What was it like working on The Suite Life of Zach and Cody? 2) How do you memorize lines? 3) What is it like on the set of Supernaturtal? 4) Why should you “never be a dick” on set?
2019-12-1626 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastKim Rhodes - Series Regular - Supernatural and The Suite Life of Zach & Cody(Supernatural, The Suite Life of Zach & Cody, Christmas with the Kranks, Supernatural Fandom) In this podcast, you will learn: 1) Why Kim Rhodes calls L.A. “A chimera and a meringue”? 2) How can you develop true confidence? 3) What’s the worst part about this industry? 4) Is just being YOU enough?
2019-11-1332 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastLesley Nicol - Downton Abbey - After the Show(Downton Abbey, Ghostbusters, Beecham House) Here’s some special backstage BONUS footage with Lesley! Hear about: 1) How is working in Europe different than working in the U.S.? 2) How do you keep your focus when you are working with a green screen? 3) How do you best use your theatre training? 4) How did your life change when you got the part in Downton Abbey?
2019-10-1527 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastLesley Nicol - TV Star - Series Regular - Downton Abbey(Downton Abbey, Beecham House, The Catch) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) Can you be shy AND be an actor? 2) How can you get past the nerves when auditioning? 3) Should you take non-paying jobs? 4) How important is it to have an agent? 5) How old is too old to be an actor in Hollywood?
2019-08-2730 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastRhavynn Drummer - Famous Casting Director for Tyler Perry(The Family the Preys, House of Payne, Meet the Browns, The Haves and The Have Nots, Love Thy Neighbor) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What qualities does Rhayvnn look for in an actor when she’s casting a movie? 2) How should you approach auditioning? 3) Should you be trying to break into the Atlanta film and TV market? 4) How many of the actors Rhavynn casts are local Atlanta hires and how many are flown in? 5) What about being an African American woman guides the choices Rhavynn makes in...
2019-05-2132 min
The Napzok NetworkSpeaking LA with Jen Jostyn and Camille Thornton-Alson - TNF - EP 120It's time to Speak LA! Jen Jostyn and Camille Thornton-Alson of Speak LA are here to talk about their business, experiences, and life in Los Angeles and more.
Hosted by Ken Napzok, co-creator of ForceCenter, The Napzok Files podcast feed is a collection of shows about life, the universe, and everything. (Douglas Adams would agree.) Each episode Ken welcomes the important, cool, and fancy people in his life onto the airwaves to explore, explain, and exclaim the interesting and entertaining.
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2019-05-011h 07
Speak L.A. the PodcastMichelle Zeitlin - Hollywood Talent ManagerMichelle is the owner and lead manager of MORE ZAP MANAGEMENT (Clients have included: Tony Nominee - Brian Lane Green, Disney TV star - Kelli Berglund, and many other working actors, dancers, singers, choreographers, directors, and writers.) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) How can you deal with all the NO’s in this business? 2) What is the role of a manager? 3) How do you know if a rep is good?
2019-04-2435 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastGregg Daniel - Series Regular on Cult Hit - True Blood(True Blood, True Detective, Spider Man 3, Jericho, Insecure) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) How did Gregg become a recognizable actor overnight? 2) What’s the trick to having a successful relationship if your significant other is also an actor? 3) How do you emotionally get through the times when you’re not working? 4) How has the entertainment business changed as far as work for African-American actors?
2019-04-0332 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastHeidi Dean - In Demand Social Media Guru for ActorsIn this podcast YOU will learn: 1) Where should you start with your social media? 2) What should you do if you HATE social media? 3) Why is NOW is the best time to be an actor? 4) Why did Julia Roberts finally join Instagram? 5) What should you be posting about?
2019-03-1136 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastEmmersyn Fiorentino - Child Actor - Carol Burnett Show(A Little Help With Carol Burnett, Liv and Maddie, Good Girls) In this podcast, we learned: 1) What’s a child actor’s life like? 2) Is it fun being on a TV show? 3) How does it feel to be the only kid on set? 4) As a parent, how do you balance career and real-life for your kid?
2019-03-0125 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastFarah Bunch - Makeup Artist to the Stars - Will & Grace(Will & Grace, Fuller House, Entourage) In this podcast, we learned: 1) Why does Farah Bunch say working on a sitcom is “the life?” 2) What made Rami Malek special before he was a star? 3) How did Johnny Depp influence Rami Malek’s career? 4) How can YOU have a celebrity mentor? 5) Why is having “an unusual look” a bonus for actors?
2019-02-1432 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastStephanie Griffin - Tax Accountant Specializing in Professional ActorsIn this podcast YOU will learn: 1) How much money should an actor have when they first move to L.A.? 2) Do you need a car in L.A.? 3) What’s the difference between a W-2 and a 1099 and why is this an important distinction for actors to understand? 4) If your parents are “helping you out “do you have to declare that? 5) What is the number one financial mistake that actors make?
2019-02-0731 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastPatrika Darbo - Famous Soap Star(Days of Our Lives, The Bold & The Beautiful, Acting Dead, The Bay) In this podcast, we covered: 1) Day jobs for actors other than waiting tables. 2) How you should approach the beginning steps of your acting career. 3) What’s it like working on a soap opera? 4) Why Patrika calls soap acting “the hardest work she’s ever done.”
2019-01-3132 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastChris Saavedra - Print Model Agent - Originally at Ford Models Los AngelesIn this podcast YOU will learn: 1) Can a “real-looking” person be a print model? 2) What pictures do you need if you want to peruse a career in print? 3) How old is too old to start your career as a model? 4) How should you dress for a print agency meeting? 5) What is a print audition like and how can you nail it? 6) Can YOU be a print model?
2019-01-0932 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastMichael Campion - TV Star - Fuller House(Fuller House, Red Ruby, A Day in the Life of Young Robin Hood) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) How did this young actor’s life change overnight? 2) What is a network test like? 3) Do you have to sell yourself on social media to be a successful actor? 4) How do kid actors go to school? 5) How many hours can child actors work?
2018-11-1831 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastBob Bergen - Famous Voice Over Actor - Porky Pig and Tweety(WB/Looney Tunes Porky Pig, Tweety, Luke Skywalker, Marvin The Martian) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) If you want to do voiceovers, where/how should you begin? 2) What kind of training should a voiceover actor have? 3) How can an aspiring voiceover artist best utilize social media? 4) How did Bob Bergen land the role of Porky Pig?
2018-11-1233 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSam Christensen - Famous Branding Expert and CoachIn this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What does it really mean to “be yourself?” 2) How do you distinguish yourself from the other actors you are going up against? 3) How can you specifically define your brand as an actor? 4) What is the most important thing for an actor to know when they first arrive in LA? 5) What is the one thing that is likely holding you back in your career?
2018-10-2942 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastKathryn Erbe - TV Star - Law & Order: Criminal Intent(Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Oz, What About Bob?) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What was Kathryn’s first screen test like? 2) Why do Hollywood producers hire adults to play child roles? 3) How did Kathryn get her first agent? 4) Is it possible to go from background worker to tv star? 5) Why does Kathryn describe an actor’s life like “a zen puzzle?”
2018-10-1140 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastScott Carlson - Talent Manager - Corey FeldmanIn this podcast YOU will learn: 1) Should you come to L.A. for pilot season? 2) Should you give yourself a certain amount of time in which to “make it?” 3) What exactly does a manager do? 4) What is the difference between an agent and a manager? 5) How should you reach out to a manager for representation?
2018-09-1933 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastRussell Baer - Celebrity PhotographerIn this episode, you’re going to learn: 1) What’s the most important AND most challenging thing that every actor needs to learn right NOW? 2) How can you be open to every door that might open for you? 3) Is it sometimes okay to quit? 4) How do you separate the fame and success from the art?
2018-09-0640 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastJohn Rosenfeld - Famous Hollywood Acting TeacherIn this episode, you’re going to learn: 1) Can you have a family AND a successful acting career? 2) How can you be fearless? 3) What’s a common denominator of all working actors? 4) Why does John call acting “a crazy career?”
2018-08-1441 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastCoco Kleppinger - Casting Associate - IT(IT, Burden, Game Night, The Disaster Artist, Isn't It Romantic, Shazam!) In this episode, you’re going to learn: 1) How can you mentally approach the waiting room and not let it freak you out? 2) What’s Coco’s #1 tip for parents of child actors? 3) What kind of submissions should you send to a casting office? 4) Why does Coco call L.A. a “teenager?”
2018-07-0648 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastBruno Oliver - On-line Submission Site ExpertIn this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What are on-line submission sites and what are the best ways to utilize them? 2) How can you not get “run over” by the speed of our current world? 3) What’s the hardest part of transitioning from acting school into the world of being a professional actor? 4) Should you be submitting yourself on ALL of the on-line submission sites?
2018-06-1255 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSpitfire Casting - Top Commercial Casting Company(Pampers, Jiff, Chase, Doritos, Mentos, State Farm, McDonalds) In this podcast, we learned: 1) What are casting directors REALLY thinking? 2) Can you improvise in a commercial audition? 3) Should you be memorized for a commercial audition? 4) Who is your “best friend” in a commercial audition room? 5) Do you need to be a certain size to book commercials? 6) What should your commercial Headshots look like?
2018-05-1836 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAdam Ambruso - Create-Your-Own-Material Expert(Butterfly Caught, Running Wild, Trafficked) In this podcast, we learned: 1) How important is it to create your own work? 2) How can you build a powerful team around you? 3) Why should you be creating your own material? 4) How do you see something through to completion?
2018-04-2744 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastMarem and Rachel - International Professional Actors Now Working in AmericaIn this podcast, we learned: 1) How intense and competitive is the acting industry in L.A. vs other markets? 2) How do you best prepare for a move to LA? 3) Is it a totally necessary to have an immigration lawyer? 4) How much does an immigration lawyer cost?
2018-04-0945 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAdam and Eddy - Executive Producers on Shows: Felicity, Lost, and Once Upon a Time(Once Upon a Time, Felicity, Lost) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What are some advantages of working with a partner? 2) For shows shot in Canada, how many actors are flown in from LA? 3) How many actors typically test for a series regular role? 4) What makes an audition awesome? 5) If you’re an aspiring writer, what should you be writing about? 6) Do Adam and Eddie consider an actor’s social media following?
2018-03-1235 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAnia O’Hare - Head of V.O. Casting at Dreamworks Animation(Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, Transformers: Age of Extinction, The Adventures of Puss in Boots) In this podcast, we learned: 1) How can a new actor get into voiceover? 2) How do voiceover casting directors determine who gets the job? 3) To work in voiceover, do you need an agent? 4) How important is versatility for a voiceover artist? 5) What should a voiceover demo tape sound like?
2018-02-0637 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastAnnie Grindlay - Teaches “The Art of Auditioning” - Rami Malek CoachIn this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What should you do if you hate auditioning? 2) What is audition technique? 3) What quality is “amazingly attractive” in an auditioning actor? 4) If you’re auditioning for a character that has an accent, should you enter the room speaking with that accent? 5) What’s the most important thing to think about during an audition?
2017-12-2533 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastConnie Britton - Star - Friday Night Lights and Nashville(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?
2017-11-3035 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastRob Zombie - Epic Rock Star and Movie Director(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?
2017-10-2542 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSam Pancake - Actor - A Million Little Things, Dumplin', Friends(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?
2017-08-0340 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastJosh Stolberg - Film Director/Writer - Conception, Jigsaw(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?
2017-05-3137 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSheri Moon Zombie - Star of House of 1000 Corpses and Halloween(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?
2017-05-0832 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastTom Papa - Famous Comedian - Leno, Conan, HBO Stand Up Specials(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.?
2017-04-0331 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastSteve Sessions Speaks 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!
2017-04-0331 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastJamie Castro - Casting director Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal(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?
2017-02-2128 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastJonathan Silverman - Movie and TV Star - Weekend at Bernie’s(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)?
2017-02-2131 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastDaniel Reichert Speaks L.A.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!
2017-02-2135 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastDarren O’hare - Motion Capture Voice Over Star - Halo Franchise(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?
2016-10-0930 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastRon Livingston - Hollywood Star - Office Space, Million Little Pieces, Sex and the City(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?
2016-10-0926 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastPete Goldfinger - Screenwriter - Saw Franchise(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?”
2016-10-0928 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastHayley Littman - Head Agent at Littman Talent GroupIn 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?
2016-10-0929 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastRosemarie DeWitt - Star of Rachel Getting Married, Your Sister’s Sister and Mad Men(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?
2016-10-0929 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastGeorge Wendt - Legendary Actor - Cheers(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?
2016-10-0933 min