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Nick Luck Daily PodcastEp 1320 - "He was The Boss" - Edward O'Grady 1949 - 2025Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined by Norman Williamson, Frank Berry, John Quinn and Mouse Morris to remember Edward O'Grady, a titan of the sport in Ireland, who died yesterday. Ahead of Goodwood, Nick talks to Sean Levey about how he can get that little extra out of Rosallion ahead of the Sussex Stakes, while Ger Lyons looks forward to just his third ever runner at the Visit Qatar Goodwood Festival with Lady Iman. Chloe Pitts is along to preview the Tattersalls Somerville...2025-07-2844 min
Big Break PodEp. 11 - A Chat with Hollywood Casting Living Legend John Frank LeveyCongratulations - you've just found one of the most insightful interviews ever conducted between an actor and an accomplished casting director. In this episode, Thomas speaks with John Frank Levey, the legendary 4-time Emmy Award winning casting director behind some of television's biggest hits including E.R., The West Wing, Shameless, and many, many other productions! Thomas spends much of the episode talking to Frank not of his experiences as a casting director on those shows (you can read all about that in his fantastic book, Right for the Role), but rather, what a casting director looks for in...2024-12-0352 min
The In Trive | The Inspired Thriving TribeSelf Discovery in Casting: Unveiling Insights with John Frank Levey & Ciera Payton | The In Trive TalksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_frank_levey_/
🎬✨ Welcome to another enlightening episode of 'The In Trive Talks'! I’m Ciera Payton, and today I have the immense pleasure of chatting with the legendary casting director, John Frank Levey. Join us as we dive deep into the world of casting and uncover the profound journey of self-discovery that actors experience. 🌟
🔍 In This Episode:
- Behind the Casting Curtain: John Frank Levey shares his extensive experience and the pivotal moments that have shaped his illustrious career.
- Self-Discovery through Auditions: Explore how the casting p...2024-06-261h 10
Slate It Till You Make ItPost-Pandemic Hollywood: John Frank Levey on Diversity, Power Shifts, and Self-Discovery - PT. 2In this two part episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host, Catherine Donnelly interviews four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director, John Frank Levey. He has cast iconic television shows such as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series, miniseries, TV movies, digital series, video games and feature films. John is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America’s Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession. Right for the Role is his fi...2024-06-1848 minSlate It Till You Make ItFrom Happy Accidents to Casting Mastery: John Frank Levey on Creativity, Community and Collaboration - PT. 1In this two part episode of Slate It Till You Make It, host, Catherine Donnelly interviews four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director, John Frank Levey. He has cast iconic television shows such as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series, miniseries, TV movies, digital series, video games and feature films. John is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America’s Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession. Right for the Role is his fi...2024-06-1148 minSlate It Till You Make ItSeason 2 Update: Support the Show and Score a Signed Book!SUPPORT THE POD AND WIN A SIGNED BOOK by Casting Director John Frank Levey!
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Wetootwaag's Bagpipe and History PodcastS 08 E 11 Exploring Key Signatures from Walker Jackson Part 2 with tunes from Frank Claudy and Patrick HutchinsonTunes:
Walker Jackson: Cossey’s Jigg, Jackson’s Morning Brush, Jackson’s Night Cap, Jackson’s Dream, Humours of Listivain, The maids in the Morning
Niel Gow: The Cossy Jigg
James Aird: Casseys Jig, The Humours of Listivain,
O’Farrell: The Cosey Jigg, Jerry’s Rambles,
Francis O’Neill: Jimmy O’Brien’s Jig
John Clinton: Copey’s Jigg,
John Bowie: Humours of Listivain, Pither in Enough
O’Farrell: Jerry’s Rambles, Sally McGee, Sheelina Gra Will You Be Mine,
Henry Hudson: Jolly Old Woman
Richard Levey: The Humours of Bandon
Patrick Hu...2024-06-011h 09
The Actor FactorEpisode #60 Casting Director & Author, John Frank LeveyBrad & Diego have one of Hollywood's top casting directors in the booth and the excitement is boiling over! From the early days in the business, to how it's all running now, these three men talk shop from start to finish! If you're looking for real deal Hollywood material, this is the episode for you!Like our Podcast? Wanna Support with a Donation of any size?venmo - @BradAshtenWe thank you for your patronage & Keeping the arts alive!#actor #actress #director #producer...2024-04-2240 min
The Double L ShowS2 E4 JOHN FRANK LEVEY ON CASTING HIT SHOWS!!!It's been a while. We've missed this. We're back with award winning casting director, John Frank Levey who has cast some of the biggest American TV shows including, #ER, #Shameless, #TheWestWing and #ChinaBeach. Join us to find out more and learn about what stands out about actors.2024-01-2358 min
Hollywood Dream Maker: Acting class with Master Teacher Billy GalloThe Unknown Side of Auditions. Insights from Casting Director John Frank LeveyThey're not really accidents at all. It's not some lightning strike of good fortune that's bashing you in the head; it's a result of your being on a journey.John Frank Levey didn't know it, but his life was about to radically change the afternoon his mother took him to the theatre. He was a confused 12-year-old boy, unsure of his role in his family, school, and friendships, and emotionally unstable as he helplessly saw his parents' marriage falling apart. When the curtains opened, and the lights hit the stage, he knew he wanted to be...2024-01-161h 08
Act Bold - A Podcast for Actors42 | John Frank Levey on being 'Right for The Role'In this episode of Act Bold, I talk with John Frank Levy, a four-time Emmy award-winning casting director, whose recent book, Right for the Role, tells the tale of his long and storied career. John has been influential in shaping our culture by casting iconic TV shows like 'ER', 'Shameless', and 'The West Wing’. We get into all sorts of interesting topics, from his intuitive casting style to the importance of art in the world, and even how a good “about me” video, or The Long Slate, as I like to call it, can be an extremely useful tool for actors...2024-01-0350 min
Act Bold - A Podcast for Actors42 | John Frank Levey on being 'Right for The Role'In this episode of Act Bold, I talk with John Frank Levy, a four-time Emmy award-winning casting director, whose recent book, Right for the Role, tells the tale of his long and storied career. John has been influential in shaping our culture by casting iconic TV shows like 'ER', 'Shameless', and 'The West Wing’. We get into all sorts of interesting topics, from his intuitive casting style to the importance of art in the world, and even how a good “about me” video, or The Long Slate, as I like to call it, can be an extremely useful tool for ac...2024-01-0350 min
Think Bigger Actors PodcastEpisode 413: John Levey - The Casting Director SeriesToday’s guest is Casting Director John Levey. He might not like being called a legendary casting director, but when you worked on some of the greatest shows – ER, West Wing, and Shameless – I think we can call ya a legend. Or at least legend adjacent. We chatted about his new book RIGHT FOR THE ROLE (link below) and so much more…but his take on bringing these few things as some of the secret sauce to your work was mind-blowing: Authenticity, Intelligence, Sensitivity, Imagination, Talent!  CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching SELF TAPE...2023-12-041h 08
Lydia Nicole's Acting Smarter Now PodcastStand Out in Auditions: Industry Pro Shares TipsHey there, fellow actors and audition enthusiasts!Get ready for an exclusive backstage pass to the world of auditions like never before! In our latest YouTube video, we've brought together the ultimate dream team of casting directors, writer/director, and talented actresses.Meet the Experts:Casting Directors: John Frank Levey & Patrick BacaWriter/Director Extraordinaire: Stan ZimmermanActresses Extraordinaire: Michelle Acosta Betts & Gloria GarayuaDiscover the inside scoop on auditioning that you won't find anywhere else! From industry secrets to must-know tips, we're here to help you...2023-11-0932 min
ACTORS! YOU ARE ENOUGH!!Sitting Down With Multi-Award Winning CD John Frank LeveyIn this episode, Amy sits down with four-time Emmy-winning casting director John Frank Levey to talk about how to be an actor that people keep coming back to watch each week, industry competition, and how casting directors aren’t the ones with the final say.
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Lydia Nicole's Acting Smarter Now PodcastSPECIAL EDITION: Behind Warner Brothers Iconic Casting with John Frank Levey!In this episode, we pull back the curtain to reveal the magic that goes on behind the casting of your favorite TV shows. Introducing Mr. John Frank LeveyKnown as one of the most illustrious casting directors of our era, John has a golden touch that’s hard to rival. With credits spanning iconic series such as China Beach, E.R., The West Wing, and Shameless, John has an eye for talent that has helped shape the television landscape.Delving into John's Past We journeyed through John's memories, tracing back to his roots and di...2023-10-251h 15
Positive Creativity PodcastJohn Frank Levey: Casting Director and DirectorIMDBIGRight For The Role: Breakdowns, Breakups and Breakthroughs From 35 Years of Casting Iconic TV ShowsWho By FireÂ
2023-08-1747 min
The Acting Podcast from The BGB StudioEp. 48: John Frank Levey, Casting Director: Finding His RoleJohn Levey loves his job. He loves actors. He loves storytelling. He loves diving into the worlds each character inhabits. He’s been loving it for 40 years and is one of the masters of this passion profession, having won multiple Emmys and Artios awards, putting actors into groundbreaking roles on some of the most popular television shows of all time- E.R., The West Wing, China Beach, and Shameless, to name just a few. Listen in as Risa & Steve have an honest conversation with the legendary John Frank Levey.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Po...2023-07-071h 08
The Acting PodcastEp. 48: John Frank Levey, Casting Director: Finding His RoleJohn Frank Levey’s IMDb‍Listen to other related episodes: What Casting Wants:3 Top Casting Directors Tell It Like It IsEpisode 12: - Bernie Telsey: The King of CastingEpisode 20: - Sarah Finn: Superhero of CastingEpisode 23: - Mary Queen of Casting: A Candid Conversation w/ Mary VernieuEpisode 38: - Richard Hicks, CD: We’re All In This TogetherCheck out John’s book, RIGHT FOR THE ROLE: ‍While there are many books that catalog Hollywood—from the classic to the profane, gritty to salacious—few tell the tale of how entertainment’s biggest names became the biggest names.‍Right for the Role shares the story straight f...2023-07-071h 08
Killer Casting086 John Frank Levey - Casting IconLisa sits down with an absolute icon in the casting world. Love The West Wing? E.R.? Shameless? Southland? Well then you have loved the work of the wonderful, inspiring John Frank Levey who put some of the most amazing actors into some of the most iconic tv shows in history. John’s new book “Right for the Role” dives deep into his career, sharing his journey navigating Hollywood as well as the origin stories of how the casts of his shows came to be. In their conversation, Lisa asks John about how casting has changed, and they compare notes...2023-07-0455 minKiller Casting086 John Frank Levey - Casting IconLisa sits down with an absolute icon in the casting world. Love The West Wing? E.R.? Shameless? Southland? Well then you have loved the work of the wonderful, inspiring John Frank Levey who put some of the most amazing actors into some of the most iconic tv shows in history. John’s new book “Right for the Role” dives deep into his career, sharing his journey navigating Hollywood as well as the origin stories of how the casts of his shows came to be. In their conversation, Lisa asks John about how casting has changed, and they compare notes...2023-07-0455 min
Kiss My MikeS4E4: JOHN FRANK LEVEY: Four-time Emmy award winning CASTING DIRECTOR and author of the new book 'Right for the Role'Learn about how casting for TV and Movie works!Check out my brand new podcast episode featuring four-tome EMMY award-winning Casting Director: JOHN FRANK LEVEY.John has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing, Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series and movies.In this episode, John talks about how the beginning of his career was somewhat of a "Happy Accident" eventually finding the right role for him in Entertainment.Learn about his thoughts on the industry including:How actors get cast...2023-04-1752 min
The Late Bloomer ActorRight For The Role with John Frank LeveyText The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment.S02E04: Discover the secrets behind the casting director's creative process in our fascinating conversation with John Frank Levy, a veteran LA casting director with over 35 years of experience and author of Right for the Role. We dive into John's illustrious career, passion for people and their stories, and how he transitioned from directing theatre to casting. Listen as we discuss the importance of community in successful productions and share insights from John's travels to Australia.As we explore the ever-evolving world of casting, John reveals...2023-04-1549 min
What's My Frame93. John Frank Levey // Casting DirectorToday on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting legend, John Frank Levey. John is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He's cast iconic shows like ER, The West Wing, Shameless, as well as countless other tv series, miniseries, TV movies, video games and features. John is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America's Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession. After decades at Warner Bros, John became Vice President of Casting for John Wells Productions before launching his own...2023-04-101h 06
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementRight for the Role - Casting Director, John Frank LeveyJohn Frank Levey -casting director of iconic TV shows - especially ensemble shows- shares his ideas đź’ˇ on the casting process. He talks about his book đź“•- which you can purchase now- and why he wrote it. RIGHT FOR THE ROLE; John loves actors - he respects them and their process. He says "we want you to succeed" and we are not "obstacles" we are opening doors. "Finding the community..." is essential to "doing your job with the fullness of yourself." He says he found the ROLE for himself/ being a collaborator in the process of developing good programming. For more on Joh...2023-04-1035 min
The BraveMaker Podcast184: Legendary Casting Director John Frank Levey@john_frank_levey_
has cast iconic shows like, THE WEST WING, ER, SHAMELESS, CHINA BEACH,
and many others! He now owns his own casting company and recently
published his first book, “Right for the Role.”
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Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 114: Peggy at Basin Street EastHere’s a beautiful voice we have not heard yet although we did hear a tune she wrote. And even better, this recording is in a live setting. She sings softly with feeling because of her nightclub experience. So get ready for the Queen of American pop music in Volume 114: Peggy at Basin Street East.
Credits and copyrights
Miss Peggy Lee – Basin Street East Proudly Presents Miss Peggy Lee Recorded At The Fabulous New York Club
Label: Capitol Records – T 1520
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1961
Genre: Jazz
St...2023-03-0536 min
F*ck Your Comfort Zone with Margie HaberJohn Frank Levey Pt. 2Casting DirectorPart 2Margie continues her conversation with longtime friend and colleague, 4-time Emmy award-winning Casting Director, John Frank Levey. John is best known for casting such iconic shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing, Third Watch and more recently, Shameless, SEAL Team and Animal Kingdom. John and Margie discuss sex and casting, how the business of casting has changed over the years, self-tapes, the power of silence, the “IT” factor, charisma and more. Don’t forget to check out John’s new book, Right for the Role, a must-read for aspiring actors and casting dir...2023-02-2341 min
The EB Co.: OFF BOOKOFF BOOK: Conversations with Casting Directors / John Frank Levey / Episode 207"If you're on this path, this personal journey, you might as well experience some stuff and learn some stuff and grow and expand. Â There's no point in sitting in your comfort spot by yourself and just staying the same. That's not an adventure. This career promises an adventure and a community, and if you are a full participant, it's a hell of a good time." - John Frank Levey
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John Frank Levey is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He ha...2023-02-2159 min
F*ck Your Comfort Zone with Margie HaberJohn Frank Levey Pt 1Casting DirectorMargie talks with her longtime friend and colleague, 4-time Emmy award-winning Casting Director, John Frank Levey. John is best known for casting such iconic shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing, Third Watch and more recently, Shameless, SEAL Team and Animal Kingdom. John and Margie talk about how the business of casting has changed over the years, the “IT” factor, charisma and the early days of casting ER and working with heavyweight creators like John Wells from ER and Aaron Sorkin from West Wing. John’s new book, Right for the Role, is a must...2023-02-1657 min
The Ann Harder ShowHollywood Casting Director John Frank LeveyAnn talks to Hollywood casting director John Frank Levey. They talk about how John became a casting director and some of the projects he has worked on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-01-2546 min
Diary of an Actress with Rachel BailitDiary of an Actress Interview with John Frank LeveyThis week’s podcast guest is John Frank Levey, four time Emmy winning casting director of such iconic shows as Shameless, ER, China Beach, Animal Kingdom, Seal Team and more! Rachel discusses John’s NEW book “Right for the Role” along with many other fascinating topics. John is candid about his life and the casting process.Read the DiariesCo-Host, Author of Diary of an Actress,. Executive Producer: Rachel BailitEditor, Producer : Max BugrovSend us a textWatch the Podcast on YouTube | Read the Diaries2022-12-2346 min
In The Moment: Acting, Art and LifeAnthony Interviews John Frank LeveyOn today’s episode, Tony chats with 4-time Emmy Award Winning casting director, John Frank Levey. John is known for casting ER, The West Wing, and Shameless to name a few. They chat about the mindset of seeing opportunity in every step of your career, the nuances of your type as an actor, and John’s new book Right For the Role: Breakdowns, Breakups, and Breakthroughs From 35 Years of Casting Iconic TV Shows.2022-12-0958 min
One Broke Actress158. Casting Tell-All with Four-Time Emmy Award-Winning Casting Director John Frank LeveyFour-time Emmy Award-winning Casting Director, John Frank Levey, is here to talk about his brand-new book, "Right for the Role". He takes us through the casting process behind some of his iconic TV shows — including Shameless, Animal Kingdom, ER, China Beach, and The West Wing. There's been many changes to casting since he first started, and he takes us through what casting was like back when he started vs. now, what an actor's branding truly is, and how drastically Zoom changed auditions. Levey also opens up about why community is so important to him, and how the world of casting ha...2022-12-0842 min
The Hollywood Spotlight Podcast!✨Industry EditionSpecial Guest- John Frank Levey ( Legendary Casting Director) Right For The Role Episode!🎬I’m so honored to have the iconic and four-time Emmy Award-Winning Casting Director John Frank Levey as a Special Guest on my podcast, The Hollywood Spotlight Podcast!✨ We discuss John's new insightful, fun, inspiring and absolutely fantastic book Right For The Role.John has cast such legendary television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing, Shameless, Animal Kingdom and so much more. John Frank Levey is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America's Artios Award and recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, awarded for excellence in casting. After decades at Warne...2022-10-0428 min
The Liminalist: The Podcast BetweenThe Liminalist # 278: The Lost Etymology of God (Reading Rudolph Steiner # 3)Continuing exegesis of Rudolph Steiner, talking bees, Anthroposophical eggregores, dead souls in the blood, animal instincts & angelic imagery, & an age of sexual debasement.
Part One: Anthroposophy Rehab (0 – 8 mins)
From Limestone to Lucifer, Steiner advocates for a one-world sun religion, the beginnings of disenchantment, Anthroposophy rehab, a cultural spiderweb, second matrices & bardo realms.
Part Two: A Non-Linear Infinity (8 mins – 39 mins)
The thing about bees, a childhood encounter, the advanced wisdom of the bee collective, beehives & human brains, man dreams of being a bee, bee-saving in Guatemala, the power of honey, Dave O & the...2021-02-202h 14
Shari Shaw: Studio TalkJohn Frank LeveyShari is joined via zoom by the legendary casting director John Frank Levey (ER, The West Wing, Shameless, Animal Kingdom, Southland, Third Watch, China Beach... the list goes on and on) to discuss his start in the casting industry & deep dive into the audition process from the other side of the table, as well as ways actors can strengthen and maintain their relationships with the casting department. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2351 min
Total Movie RecallNaked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult Naked Gun 33 1/3 (1994) d. Peter Segal writers: Pat Proft, David Zucker, Robert LoCash Starring: Leslie Nielsen Priscilla Presley George Kennedy O.J. Simpson Fred Ward Kathleen Freeman Anna Nicole Smith This week on Total Move Recall, Steve holds Ryan's white, cisgendered, ignorant feet to the fire as they revisit and are repulsed by the humor of The Naked Gun 33 & ⅓: The Final Insult. Steve is appalled by the mainstream sensibilities of 1994 when white men had the right to mock and ridicule whoever they wan...2020-07-2700 min
Placing FacesEpisode 23 - John Frank LeveyToday we sit down to chat with the extremely prolific John Frank Levey. John has been the long-time casting director of shows like ER (of which he did the full 331 episode run), The West Wing, Shameless, Animal Kingdom, Third Watch, the Adventures of Brisco County Jr., and the 7th season of Growing Pains, notable for casting a very young Leonardo DiCaprio.2019-08-041h 09