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Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
179. Dominique Tipper, ONE RANGER, THE EXPANSE
Actress, singer-songwriter and dancer Dominique Tipper joins us this week to talk all about her newest film “One Ranger” where she plays the tough-as-nails agent Jennifer Smith, starring alongside her co-star from “The Expanse” Thomas Jane. Dominique talks about her early days wanting to be a pop star, which led to joining a girl group for four years, how she made the transition to acting, and the importance of actors not being afraid of speaking up for themselves. One Ranger is now playing in select theatres and available on demand. Thanks for liste...
2023-05-08
21 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
178. Tony Danza ('Who's The Boss?') and James Price (The Acting Studio)
This week we are joined by TV veteran Tony Danza and his acting coach of 10 years James Price at The Acting Studio in New York City, who each share some of the most important lessons they’ve learned in and out of their professions, how much the industry has changed since they first began their careers, and the importance of actors of all levels continuing their training, regardless of their experience. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! 🍎 Listen on Apple...
2023-05-02
34 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
177. Jesmile Darbouze, Broadway's A DOLL'S HOUSE
In today’s episode, we speak with Jesmille Darbouze, who is currently starring in the play A Doll’s House on Broadway with Jessica Chastain. Jesmille talks with us about the imposter syndrome she’s dealt with since taking on her first principal role on Broadway, how she was game to dive in to the vulnerable and intimate direction this production has, and what she reveals to her students at Marymount Manhattan College about the pursuit of an artistic career. A Doll's House is in performances until June 11th at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway
2023-04-26
20 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
176. Nicholas Barasch, The CW's RIVERDALE
On today’s episode we chat with rising star Nicholas Barasch who made his Broadway debut at just 10 years old in West Side Story, went on to appear in the Broadway revivals of The Mystery of Edwin Drood and She Loves Me, the first national tour of the hit musical Hadestown, and has joined the cast of The CW’s Riverdale as Julian Blossom. Nicholas chats with us about his experience working with the many broadway veterans throughout his early career, joining the cast of Riverdale for its final season on The CW and how he’s batt...
2023-04-24
20 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
175. Steven Boyer, Broadway's KIMBERLY AKIMBO
In today’s episode, we speak with Steven Boyer, who you’ve seen across TV, film and Broadway, from Chicago Fire, WeCrashed and Love Life to his Tony-nominated performance in Hand to God, and now starring in the new musical Kimberly Akimbo, which is in performances now at the Booth Theatre on Broadway. Steven talks with us about his journey with the show and that of his character, some of the lessons the dry spell his career had after his Broadway debut fresh out of college, and the advice he’d give to a young...
2023-04-21
23 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
174. Alfie Fuller, Caroline Aaron and Kevin Pollak; THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL
In today’s episode, we are pleased to be speaking with three of the stars of Prime Video’s Emmy-winning comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Alfie Fuller, Caroline Aaron and Kevin Pollak who talk about the fifth and final season, how they and their characters have changed throughout the show how the industry has evolved since they began their careers. New episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel are available to stream Fridays on Prime Video. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcas...
2023-04-18
16 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
173. Candace Nicholas Lippman, BLINDSPOTTING on Starz
In today’s episode, we speak with Candace Nicholas-Lippman, who stars in the STARZ series Blindspotting which is making its 2nd season premiere on April 14th. Candace plays the loyal, hilarious, and charming character Janelle on the series and Candace talks about how courage remains one of the biggest things she learned from playing the character, and how overnight success is the biggest misconception she debunked once she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to subscribe to th...
2023-04-13
15 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
172. E.G. Daily & Tara Strong, RUGRATS
In today’s episode, we speak with two legends of the industry, who have over 800 credits combined. You may not know their names or faces, but you sure as hell know their voices. Stage, screen and voiceover actors E.G. Daily and Tara Strong talk all about the 2nd season of the Rugrats reboot coming to Paramount+ on April 14th, what it was like returning to the show after so many years away from the characters, and some advice for actors who may want to get into the voiceover industry in entertainment. S...
2023-04-10
09 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
171. Olivia Roldan & Regina Famatigan, SKYE HOSHI: ANIME GIRL
In today’s episode, we speak with two of the stars of Pure Magic Pictures’ new film Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl. Olivia Roldan plays the titular heroine, an anime character who mysteriously comes to life, and Regina Famatigan plays the film’s catty antagonist. Olivia and Regina talk with us about their experience working on the film and tackling character types they haven’t had many chances to play before. Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl is available to stream exclusively at PureMagicPictures.com on April 21st. Thanks for listening! If you enjo...
2023-04-07
23 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
170. Gabrielle Bourne, "AIR"
In today’s episode, we speak with actress, producer and DIY expert Gabrielle Bourne, who stars alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the upcoming film AIR, which will be in theatres April 5th. The movie follows the story of Sonny Vaccaro and how he led Nike in pursuit of who would become the greatest basketball player in history, Michael Jordan. Gabrielle plays Sonny’s right-hand woman Tiffany, and she talks with us all about her experience working on the new film, which was originally meant to be a one-day shoot for her and ende...
2023-04-03
23 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
169. Josh Segarra, SCREAM VI
What's YOUR favorite scary movie? Stage and screen star Josh Segarra joins us this week to talk all about his role in the latest chapter of the iconic SCREAM franchise, sharing stories about a grueling 5-day shoot of a chase sequence, working with Melissa Barrera and Courtney Cox, and reveals his favorite opening scene from the franchise. SCREAM VI is now playing in theatres! Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode! 📸 Actors With Issues on Inst...
2023-03-14
10 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
168. The Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Adam Petherbridge, Brent Bateman, and Trevor Braun, three of the stars of the Off-Broadway hit The Play That Goes Wrong join us for a special roundtable conversation about the hilarious production, as well as some of the unscripted mishaps that have occurred throughout their respective runs on the show, and advice for young actors pursuing a career on the stage. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml 🔊 Listen on Spotify: https...
2023-03-01
23 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
167. Kevin Del Aguila, Broadway's SOME LIKE IT HOT
Actor, singer, writer, director, a true Jack of all Trades Kevin Del Aguila joins us this week! We take a mini-deep dive into Kevin’s early career days working with groups like TheaterWorksUSA, his unofficial retirement from performing to become a television writer, and his current role in his fourth Broadway show, the delightful new musical SOME LIKE IT HOT. Kevin also talks about how much he connects with his character’s dual identity with his own upbringing, as well as his latest writing project, Dog Man: The Musical, making its New York City prem...
2023-02-24
31 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
166. James T. Lane, Broadway's CHICAGO
All he cares about is LOVE! Broadway triple threat James T. Lane joins us this week to talk about his return to the long-running Broadway hit Chicago as Billy Flynn. James shares that after joining the Broadway company of King Kong, he was starting to seek more creative responsibility. “I’d look at all the great Billy Flynn’s we had over the years and even the understudies and saw what they were doing with it. I thought ‘the next time I come back, I’m coming as Billy Flynn. I set my mind to that and it’s finally happ...
2023-02-14
22 min
JUAN AND BRANDY
Episode 14 Ft. Juan Bago
Comedian and talented actor Juan Bago visits the Juan Ayala Show to discuss his take on comedy, his career and fatherhood.
2023-02-14
50 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
165. Asher Grodman of CBS' GHOSTS returns!
It's been a year since GHOSTS star Asher Grodman first came on our show and with a new Trevor-centric episode airing this week, there's no better time for the actor to take a moment a look back. Asher reflects on season two, which just wrapped up filming, what he looks forward to next for his character Trevor, and the biggest lesson he's learned playing the role. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml...
2023-02-08
19 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
164. Angie Schworer, Broadway's SOME LIKE IT HOT
30+ year Broadway veteran Angie Schworer joins us on the show this week to talk all about the joyous new musical comedy SOME LIKE IT HOT. Angie talks with us about working with Casey Nicholaw on the new production, how the show celebrates diversity, acceptance and identity, and how actors need to stop comparing themselves to others. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml 🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qya
2023-02-06
17 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
163. Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Keyla Monterosso Mejia, and the cast of Netflix's Freeridge
We are so excited to be joined by the stars of Netflix's Freeridge: Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Bryana Salaz, Ciara Riley Wilson, and Keyla Monterosso Mejia, who talk about the biggest challenges they faced in production, the lessons learned along the way, and advice they’d give to young actors who want to be where they are one day. Freeridge premieres February 2nd on Netflix Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple...
2023-01-31
14 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
162. Jonathan Savage, Broadway's Bad Cinderella
We are so excited to be joined this week by actor, singer and dancer Jonathan Savage who will be making his Broadway debut this year in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest musical “Bad Cinderella”. Jonathan shares his experience recovering from a serious vocal injury, the importance of trusting yourself and your process, and his impulse decision to pack up and Yellowstone for a year at the very start of the pandemic. Bad Cinderella begins previews on Broadway on February 17th and officially opens March 23rd. Thanks for tuning in! If you...
2023-01-23
34 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
161. Eric Lutz, Netflix's GLOW
Television and film actor Eric Lutz joins us for our first interview of 2023! Eric has appeared in series like Netflix’s GLOW and starred in the made-for-television films Banking on Christmas, and Blue Moon Ball, and has years of experience as a college athlete and professional personal trainer. Eric talks with us about dealing with body image issues and feelings not being enough, learning that every audition is an investment and the best advice he’s received from his co-stars. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to n...
2023-01-17
29 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
160. Wendy Alane Wright, Hollywood Winners Circle
Hollywood talent manager and career coach Wendy Alane Wright joins us to share a ton of guidance and advice for young actors who are eager to break into the entertainment industry. I’ve known Wendy for a couple of years through her TMFA (Talent Managers for Actors) Facebook group which she moderates, along with dozens of agents, managers, and working actors who share their expertise with actors who post their questions. Wendy covers so much in this conversation, from headshot tips and marketing to business mindset and breaking down ‘dream chasing’. “I need [actors] to under...
2022-12-19
29 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
159. Alex Rich, FX on Hulu's "The Patient"
Television and film actor Alex Rich joins us on the show this week for a GREAT conversation about everything from debunked Hollywood myths, advice for actors searching for their first agent or manager, and reflects on his first major role in Nat Geo’s “Genius: Picasso” as young Pablo Picasso and the many lessons he’s learned since then, and his experience working on FX on Hulu’s The Patient with Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson. The Patient is now streaming on Hulu. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed th...
2022-12-12
37 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
158. Tyler Lansing Weaks, Broadway's Take Me Out
Actor of stage and screen Tyler Lansing Weaks joins us to talk about his role in the Tony Award-winning revival of “Take Me Out”, currently on Broadway. The production was meant to premiere in March 2020, but due to the pandemic, they were forced to go on an indefinite hiatus, eventually returning in 2022, and going on to win two Tony Awards. Tyler shares how he stayed busy during the pandemic, and what it felt like to finally return to the role in 2022, the challenges he overcame and lessons learned while playing the vulnerable yet rather hila...
2022-12-08
25 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
157. Jake Horowitz, "Bones and All"
Stage and screen actor Jake Horowitz, seen most recently in Luca Guadagnino’s latest film “Bones and All”, joins to talk about working with his long-time friend and co-star Timothee Chalamet and the sense of security he felt working with him during “physically vulnerable” scenes in the film. Jake also shares how through his parents' work, he grew an affinity for actors before the art of acting and how he has dealt with nerves and learned to accept and even embrace them as part of the process. “If you’re nervous it’s because you’re really gi...
2022-12-05
17 min
JUAN AND BRANDY
The Juan Ayala Show - Monroe Martin
Comedy Central comedian Monroe Martin discusses his life and how he managed to make it through the pandemic
2022-11-30
1h 03
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
156. Ludi Lin, "Mortal Kombat", The CW's "Kung Fu"
Television and film actor Ludi Lin returns to the show for a one-on-one interview and he shares so much insight into his 10+ year career, some of the biggest misconceptions that audiences and young actors have about show business, and that there is value in disappointment, sharing “disappointment is proportional to how much effort you put in and how much meaning there is.” You can see Ludi Lin in "Mortal Kombat" and season 2 of "Kung Fu" on HBO Max Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to t...
2022-11-30
47 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
155. Matt Shively, NBC's "Lopez vs. Lopez"
TV and film actor Matt Shively joins us on the show this week to talk about his role on the new NBC sitcom Lopez vs Lopez where he stars alongside father-daughter duo George and Mayan Lopez. Matt harkens back to his early days on shows like True Jackson, VP and how he’s learned to gain and maintain confidence and patience throughout his 15-year career. He also talks about speaking up and having his opinion heard while working on “Lopez vs Lopez”, explaining “as lucky as I am to have this job, they are just as...
2022-11-21
22 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
154. Bayardo de Murguia, Apple TV+ series ACAPULCO
Stage and screen star Bayardo de Murguia (Netflix's Pretty Little Things) joins us on the podcast to talk about his new role on Apple TV+ hit comedy series Acapulco, the larger-than-life television host Fabian Solares, who he describes as a cross between gossip columnist Perez Hilton and astrologer and TV icon Walter Mercado. Bayardo also advises actors to only focus on the things they can control and let go of what they can’t, which he admits is easier said than done but still important and that actors need to find things to ground them and bring th...
2022-11-17
19 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
153. Fernando Carsa, Apple TV+ series ACAPULCO
We are delighted to be joined once again by Fernando Carsa from Apple TV+ series “Acapulco”, which is finally back for a second season! Fun fact: Fernando is our first guest to ever have done two solo interviews on our show! Fernando shares what he most looks forward to for fans to see with his always optimistic character Memo on “Acapulco”, his experience working on his first feature film “At Midnight” which is set to premiere in 2023, and he also opens up about his mental health and encourages actors to never be afraid to ask for help when they ne...
2022-11-10
28 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
152. Katie Findlay, The CW's "Walker Independence"
Television and film actress Katie Findlay joins us on the show this week to talk all about her role of Kate Carver on The CW’s Walker Independence. Katie shares how she relates to the undercover character’s code switching and how she was able to bring a lot of her own personality to the character. Katie also talks about how keeping her mental health in check during and in between jobs became a crucial turning point in her life, and how having a supportive environment helped her along the way. New episodes of Walker Independence air Thur...
2022-11-07
41 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
151. Alex Livinalli, Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
Television and film actor Alex Livinalli, aka Attuma in Marvel's "Black Panter: Wakanda Forever", joins us on the show this week to talk all about his role in the highly anticipated new film. Alex shares some of the most difficult parts of the role, from learning an Ancient Mayan language, to learning to hold his breath underwater for up to four minutes, to the importance of Indigenous Latine representation in entertainment. BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER is in theatres November 11th. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode...
2022-11-03
15 min
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150. Tyler Alvarez, Netflix's "Blockbuster"
For our 150TH episode (WHOA!) we are joined by star of stage and screen Tyler Alvarez who talks all about his starring role in Netflix’s new comedy series Blockbuster, where he plays an aspiring director and store employee Carlos. Tyler talks about how much of a complete unit, and family, the cast feels like, the differences between the many Netflix comedy series he’s worked on, including American Vandal and Never Have I Ever, and why every actor needs to remember to enjoy and live life! Blockbuster premieres November 3rd on Netflix
2022-10-31
24 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
149. Dylan Ratzlaff, Lifetime's "An Amish Sin"
Rising star Dylan Ratzlaff joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her role in the upcoming Lifetime Original Movie “An Amish Sin”. As Dylan’s first leading role, she talks about her she learned to find the courage to ask lots of questions when she was on set without fear of coming off as unprepared, but rather wanting to delve deeper into her character who was in nearly every scene in the film. Dylan also talks about her aspirations to combine acting with a physically challenging role as she is a traine...
2022-10-28
16 min
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148. Jacqueline Byers & Christian Navarro, "Prey For The Devil"
Spooky season may be ending soon but we’ve got one more horror-centric interview for you all with two of the stars of the upcoming horror film Prey For The Devil, Jacqueline Byers and Christian Navarro. The two talk about the biggest lessons they learned while working on the project, their experiences acting opposite horror legends Virginia Madsen, Colin Salmon and rising star Posy Taylor and some fantastic advice for actors. Prey For The Devil is in theatres Friday, October 28th Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the ep...
2022-10-27
13 min
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147. Bill Ratner (G.I. Joe, Mass Effect series)
Veteran voice actor Bill Ratner may not be a name you’re familiar with, but you’ve certainly heard his voice. Whether during a cartoon like G.I Joe, an MCU movie trailer like Ant-Man, in a video games like Grand Theft Auto or Mass Effect, or countless other projects, he has worked as a voice actor for over 40 years. Bill talks with us about how he got started working as a voice actor while living in Minnesota, the biggest changes in the voiceover industry and Hollywood since the start of his career and how...
2022-10-24
30 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
146. Minsun Park & Teddy Tenenbaum, "RIDE OR DIE", Hulu's Bite Size Halloween
Filmmaking duo (and real-life spouses!) Minsun Park and Teddy Tenenbaum join us in our fourth and final “Bite Size Halloween” filmmaker interview to talk about their horror short film “Ride or Die”. The two share the biggest challenges they faced during the filmmaking process, how teaching their own teens how to drive was a loose inspiration for the short film, and the advice they’d share for young filmmakers looking to create a diverse and inclusive environment. “Ride or Die” is available to stream on Hulu as part of season 3 of “Bite Size Halloween” Thanks for t...
2022-10-19
11 min
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145. Brandon Espy, "Mr. Crockett", Hulu's Bite Size Halloween
Joining us to talk about his new horror short film “Mr. Crockett”, part of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween, is director, writer and producer Brandon Espy, who talks about how a football injury led to a modeling and acting career and before he knew it he, he was a filmmaker! Brandon also shares the many real-life and horror-film inspirations behind the project, how he wants to create a series of horror stories like “Haunting of Hill House” creator Mike Flanagan and why all creatives need to trust themselves, their instincts and not be afraid to “create their own way”.
2022-10-18
11 min
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144. Raphael Alejandro ("Acapulco", Apple TV+)
Rising star Raphael Alejandro joins us this week to talk about his role of Hugo in Apple TV+ series “Acapulco”, a role he has played for nearly 5 years since the film “How To Be A Latin Lover”. Despite his age, Raphael has more professional credits under his belt than most twenty-something actors and is wise beyond his years. He talks about finally heading to Las Colinas for season 2, the series’ lesson of family and who from the “past” Acapulco cast he would most want to work with. Season two of “Acapulco” premieres Friday, October 21...
2022-10-17
16 min
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142. Trevor Salter (Marvel's She Hulk: Attorney At Law)
Stage and screen actor Trevor Salter joins us on the show to talk about his good-guy-gone-bad role in Marvel’s She Hulk where he plays Josh, a dashing groomsman who seemingly falls for the series star Jennifer Walters but turns out to be part of Intelligencia. Trevor talks about his secretive and vague audition process for the role, his experience working with show creator Jessica Gao and series star Tatiana Maslany, and why actors should learn auditioning as a separate skill and not assume it’s the same process and technique as acting.
2022-10-16
28 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
143. Hispanic Actors Roundtable - Danny Pino, Eden Espinosa, Ashley De La Rosa, Gabriela Fresquez, Rafael Cebrián
To close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we are joined by a delightful panel of Hispanic actors from across entertainment for a special roundtable discussion about the recent strides in representation, the distance we still have to go, and how some of their own work is increasing visibility for the Hispanic and Latin community. Joining us for this discussion is: star of Broadway’s Mean Girls: The Musical, Ashley De La Rosa; journalist and host of Telemundo’s Radar 2022, Gabriela Fresquez; star of Broadway’s Wicked and Rent, Eden Espinosa; star of FX’s Mayans MC and L...
2022-10-14
52 min
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141. Lawrence Kao (The CW's "Walker Independence")
Stage and screen actor Lawrence Kao joins us to talk all about his role in The CW’s Walker Independence, the highly anticipated prequel to the network’s hit series Walker. Lawrence teases at his character’s arc throughout this first season, the show’s message of having courage, and why actors should take some of the pressures off of their auditions and remember to have fun. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml ...
2022-10-12
17 min
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140. Sam Max ("Ticks" - Hulu's Bite Size Halloween)
Filmmaker and actor Sam Max joins us to chat about his short horror film, "Ticks" which is part of Hulu's Bite Size Halloween. Sam talks about the inspiration behind the short film, how LGBTQ+ filmmakers can advocate for representation through their work, and some of the biggest misconceptions he's uncovered in his career. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml 🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qya 📸 Actors Wi...
2022-10-11
11 min
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139. Michael Schwartz ("Snatched" - Hulu's Bite Size Halloween)
Filmmaker Michael Schwartz, the director, writer and producer of "Snatched" from the latest season of Hulu's Bite Size Halloween, joins us on the show for a deep dive on the fantastic horror short film starring Tatiana Maslany, Brendan Hines and Misha Osherovich, which crosses a coming out story with an alien invasion. Sounds bonkers? It is and it's absolutely fantastic, so go watch it on Hulu now! Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2...
2022-10-07
15 min
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138. Danielle Pinnock (CBS' "Ghosts")
Actor and writer Danielle Pinnock joins us on the show this week to talk all about season 2 of the hit CBS comedy “Ghosts” where she plays the jazz-singing diva Alberta. Danielle shares how she auditioned for the role, how she almost quit acting altogether and then booked one of her first co-star roles on Hulu's "Dollface", and that actors need to remember to “have fun and go for it”, especially when it comes to their comedy auditions. Watch new episodes of "Ghosts" Thursdays at 7:30pm ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+ ...
2022-10-06
34 min
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137. Brayden Maniago (Netflix’s Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
Rising star Brayden Maniago joins us on the podcast this week to talk about all about making his television debut in the chilling hit new Netflix series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Brayden shares how his audition was initially for one of the other family members than the one he ended up booking, how he prepared for the role’s disturbing storyline, and how the first day he worked on the series was also the day of high school graduation. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to th...
2022-10-05
23 min
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136. Natasha Dupeyron ('Cuando Sea Joven')
Our first interview in Spanish! Actriz y cantante Natasha Dupeyro nos habla de su papel en la pelicula 'Cuando Sea Joven' y como preparar por el personaje. También comparte consejor para los actores jovenees quienes estan empezando en la actuacion. Gracias por escuchar! Si te gusto la entrevista, subscribete a nuestro canal! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml 🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qya 📸 Actors With Issues on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues 🎙 Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalao...
2022-10-01
12 min
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135. Yuji Okumoto (Netflix's Cobra Kai)
Stage and screen actor Yuji Okumoto joins us on the show this week to talk all thing Cobra Kai and the role he first played nearly 40 years ago, the one and only Chozen. Yuji reflects on the early days of his career and working with Ralph Macchio and Mr. Miyagi himself in The Karate Kid: Part II, and how much representation in entertainment has improved for Asian Americans and all actors of color, giving a special shout-out to his co-star Xolo Maridueña who will soon be starring in the DC film Blue Beetle. T...
2022-09-26
19 min
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134. Jason Forbach (Broadway's Into The Woods)
Actor and singer Jason Forbach joins us on the show this week to talk about his role as a standby in the Broadway production of Into the Woods and what goes into covering multiple leading roles in the show, the discoveries he’s made about himself in the process, and the lesson he wish he’d learned earlier in his career: allowing himself to fail. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml 🔊...
2022-09-23
37 min
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133. Ashlei Sharpe Chestbut (HBO Max's Rap Sh!t)
Stage and screen actress Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut joins us on the show this week to talk about her latest role on the HBO Max series Rap Sh!t and her experience working with Issa Rae, who created the series. Ashlei also talks about the importance of actors to focus just as much on the business side as much as they do the talent side, and why its crucial for behind the scenes representation to increase as it is for actors, from producers and designers to the hair and make up artists.
2022-09-19
19 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
132. Eliza Bennett (The CW's Dynasty)
Actress, singer and songwriter Eliza Bennett joins us on the podcast just in time for the series finale of The CW’s Dynasty, which airs its final episode TONIGHT! Eliza talks about her journey throughout the two seasons on the reboot, as well as her upcoming film role in Netflix’s Do Revenge, and what she’s noticed having changed the most since she started in the industry as a child actor. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple...
2022-09-16
21 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
131. Sharon Wheatley (Broadway's Come From Away)
Broadway actress and singer Sharon Wheatley joins us on the show this week to talk about her 7-year-journey with the musical Come From Away, which after 1500+ performances and 4 years on Broadway, will come to a close on October 2nd. Sharon talks about the biggest differences she’s noticed about pursuing a career on Broadway, in particular how actors audition now, the importance of having self-confidence in your own creativity, and also talks about her book “Drive: Stories From Somewhere In The Middle Of Nowhere” which she wrote during the height of the pandemic on a cross-country trip with her teenag...
2022-09-12
22 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
130. Matthew Rauch, Netflix's "Partner Track"
Veteran actor of stage and screen Matthew Rauch joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his role in the hit Netflix series “Partner Track”, a romantic comedy series starring Arden Cho, where he plays head of the firm Marty Adler. Matthew chats with us about the many legal roles he’s portrayed in iconic New York City shows like Blue Bloods and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and how he drew inspiration from the many lawyers and judges in his own family to portray these roles over the years. He also shares...
2022-09-09
24 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
129. Ella Dixon, Lifetime's "The Bad Seed Returns"
Ella Dixon joins us on the show to talk about her role in the highly-anticipated Lifetime Original Movie “The Bad Seed Returns”. The film picks up a few years after the events of 2018’s “The Bad Seed”, as we see the return of Emma, played by McKenna Grace who also co-wrote the screenplay. Kat, one of Emma’s schoolmates and played by our guest Ella Dixon, discovers Emma’s secrets and threatens to reveal them to the world. Ella talks with us about the challenges from working on the thriller as well as some of the biggest...
2022-09-01
13 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
128. Jhulenty Delossantos (Netflix's "Uncoupled")
Actor of stage and screen (and a personal friend!) Jhulenty Delossantos joins us on the show this week to talk about his latest role on the new Netflix comedy series Uncoupled. Jhulenty shares his experience working on the show and working with actors Neil Patrick Harris and Emerson Brooks, and talks about the importance of actors having a mentor to guide them throughout their careers, and finding a balance between pursuing an acting career and your day job. Uncoupled is now streaming on Netflix! Thanks for tuning in! If...
2022-08-29
18 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
127. Juan Pablo Espinosa (Netflix's "Keep Breathing")
Stage and screen actor Juan Pablo Espinosa joins us on the show this week to talk all about his decade-spanning role in the new survival drama series "Keep Breathing" from the team behind NBC thriller "Blindspot". Juan Pablo talks about his early years growing up in Colombia, how seeing the Broadway musical CATS inspired him to want to perform and the differences between the Colombian vs Hollywood vs NYC entertainment sectors. Keep Breathing is now streaming on Netflix! Thanks for tuning in! If you...
2022-08-25
26 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
126. Gregory Zarian (Netflix's That's Amor)
Joining us for our latest episode is Gregory Zarian, an Emmy nominated actor, model and motivational speaker with a 30+ year career in show business. Gregory has worked on iconic series like General Hospital and Days of Our Lives and modern hits like Westworld and the upcoming Netflix film That’s Amor. Gregory chats with us about the Netflix project and it’s empowering message of love in all forms, and also opens up about his sobriety and the importance of all actors to have a support system to help through the many ups and down...
2022-08-23
27 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
125. Dascha Polanco (Prime Video's Samaritan)
This week we are joined by “Orange Is The New Black” and “In The Heights” star Dascha Polanco, who talk about her role in the Prime Video original movie “Samaritan” where she plays TIffany, a single mother to a young boy (Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton) who discovers a real life superhero, known as Samaritan (Sylvester Stallone), who was believed to have to have gone missing during an epic battle years earlier, is in fact still alive. Dascha shares her reaction to booking the role, the strong women in her own life she pulled inspiration from to play Tiffany...
2022-08-18
08 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
124. Bernardo Badillo ("Emily The Criminal", Hulu's "This Fool")
Television and film actor Bernardo Badillo joins us on the show this week to chat with us about his two latest roles, a supporting role in the film “Emily the Criminal” opposite Aubrey Plaza, and on the new Hulu series “This Fool”, both of which premiered in theatres and on television on August 12th. Bernardo talks with us about his experience on both projects as well as the importance for actors to give themselves time to mourn the losses and the space to process the many ups and downs they may encounter throughout their careers...
2022-08-15
18 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
123. Grace Caroline Currey (FALL, Shazam: Fury of the Gods)
Grace Caroline-Currey joins us on the show this week to talk about her newest film, FALL, where she plays Becky, an expert rock climber recovering from a tragic loss, and her best friend Hunter (played by Virginia Gardner) who after a climb gone wrong, are stranded atop a 2000-foot tall abandoned radio tower with no way down and must put their skills to the test in order to survive. Grace talks with us about her audition for the film and how she prepared for the role with her co-star Virginia, as well as how...
2022-08-11
09 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
122. Jaren Lewison (Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever')
This week we are joined by one of the stars of the hit Netflix series “Never Have I Ever” Jaren Lewison! Jaren talks with us about the upcoming third season of the teen comedy, as well as the fourth and final season which just wrapped production, as well as some of the biggest lessons learned while working on the show. Jaren also talks about the importance of having a support group of people, actors or otherwise, to help you stay motivated while also keeping you grounded, as well as his experiences dealing with stress and...
2022-08-08
22 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
121. Eli Golden (Netflix's 13: The Musical)
This week we are joined by a rising actor Eli Golden, star of Netflix’s “13: The Musical” based on the hit Broadway musical by Jason Robert Brown. Eli chats with us about his experience rehearsing and filming the series with legendary music video, TV and film director Tamra Davis, his love of action movies and desire to do a big action movie, and advice he has for young actors everywhere. 13: The Musical premieres August 12th on Netflix! Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the po...
2022-08-04
12 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
120. Justiin Davis (Off-Broadway's "Patience)
Stage and screen actor Justiin Davis joins us on the show this week to talk all about his latest role in the new Off-Broadway play “Patience”, where he plays Daniel, a professional Solitaire player who is ready to retire and live a picture-perfect life with his husband-to-be Jordan. He’s just got one final, career-defining match to make his way through. Justiin’s television credits include recurring roles on “Boardwalk Empire”, “The Equalizer”, “The Politician”, and most recently Prime Video’s “The Boys”. Justiin talks with us about some of the most eye-opening experiences of the rehearsal process s...
2022-08-01
22 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
119. Matt Cornett (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ star Matt Cornett joins us on the podcast this week to talk all about the show’s third season, now streaming on Disney+! Matt talks about the welcome changes he, the cast and crew experienced as they moved production from snowy Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, some of the things on his career bucket list like joining the MCU, and why young actors should learn to not put so much pressure on themselves when pursuing an acting career. Season 3 of ‘High School M...
2022-07-27
21 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
118. Flula Borg (Apple TV+ film 'LUCK')
The hilarious actor, musician and comedian Flula Borg joins us on the show this week to talk about his role as Jeff the Unicorn in the upcoming animated film from Apple TV and Skydance Animation, "LUCK". Flula shares that he hopes audiences find a fantastical escape from the crazy world around us and why actors "can't sit and wait on people" and should "do stuff!". LUCK will be available to stream on Apple TV+ starting August 5th. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to...
2022-07-25
08 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
117. Matthew August Jeffers (NBC's 'New Amsterdam')
Stage and screen actor Matthew August Jeffers joins us on the show this week to talk all about his feature film debut in “Unidentified Objects” where he stars as Peter, who sets out with his alien-obsessed neighbor to find their place in the universe. Matthew shares his insight in how he recovered getting sidetracked in his acting career after feeling rejected, his experience working on the the NBC series “New Amsterdam” from co-star to recurring guest star, and what he learned working on his first film, which was also the first time he played the lead...
2022-07-21
24 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
116. Annette O'Toole (Netflix's 'Virgin River', 'Smallville')
Emmy and Oscar-nominated actress and singer Annette O’Toole joins us on the show this week to talk all about the upcoming fourth season of Netflix romantic drama series Virgin River. Annette shares what it was like returning to Vancouver to film the show after her absence in season three, how much she admires young actresses for their sense of confidence on set, and some of the fondest memories from filming Smallville. Season four of Virgin River premieres July 20th on Netflix Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed th...
2022-07-18
24 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
115. Logan Macrae ('Where The Crawdads Sing')
Actor and model Logan Macrae joins us on the show this week to chat about his roles in the upcoming thriller Where The Crawdads Sing, based on the best-selling novel, as well Apple TV+ series Blackbird, and Korean War-era film Devotion. Logan talks about his experience filming Crawdads in Louisiana, reflects on the transition from working as a professional model to becoming an actor, and how his practice of stoicism has helped him with auditions and tackling new characters. Where The Crawdads Sing is in theatres everywhere July 15th.
2022-07-14
17 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
114. Jake David Smith ('Between The Lines' Musical)
Welcome back, folks! We are back from our midseason break with a new interview and have a great lineup of guests coming up! Joining us on the show this week is Broadway and television actor Jake David Smith who is here to chat with us about his role in the Off-Broadway musical Between The Lines, where he stars as Prince Oliver, a role he booked in March 2020 before Broadway was forced to shutter all productions. Jake talks about how he’s learned to keep such a fantasy character grounded and relatable, how he handles au...
2022-07-11
22 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
113. Terry Hu, Ian Paget and more! LGBTQ+ Actors Roundtable
Joining us for a special Pride Month episode of Actors With Issues is a delightful group of actors from across the LGBTQ+ community: actor Terry Hu (‘Zombies 3’, Disney+); advocate and recording artist Layke; actor, writer and director Max Talisman (‘Things Like This’); Broadway, television and TikTok star Ian Paget; and Broadway and television actor Troy Iwata (Netflix’s Dash & Lily, Apple TV+ series WeCrashed) The group discusses the personal meaning that Pride has for each of them, the biggest LGBTQ+ influences they had growing up, and reflect on how some of their upcoming projects are spearh...
2022-06-20
51 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
112. Jake Anthony and Matt Marr (‘Reality Gays’ podcast)
The hilarious hosts of the podcast Reality Gays, Jake Anthony and Matt Marr join us on the show this week for a delightful conversation about acting, podcasting, reality TV and so much more! Reality Gays covers a bunch of different reality TV shows, from TLC’s 90 Day Fiance and Bravo’s Below Deck, to and Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle and Love is Blind! Jake and Anthony went to college together, and were eventually roommates after moving to Los Angeles to become actors, creating various theatrical productions together all over the city. They starte...
2022-06-08
52 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
111. Amanda Cordner (CBC/HBO Max's Sort Of)
Actress and writer Amanda Cordner stops by to chat with us about the upcoming second season of their CBC/HBO Max series 'Sort Of', where she plays the character 7ven (pronounced as ‘seven’), a gender-fluid ‘sort of’ art curator who is best friends with series protagonist Sabi. Amanda shares how she’s handled burnout, her journey from theater artist to series regular, and how people in the LGBTQ+ community have felt represented in the show. Season one of 'Sort Of' is streaming now on CBC Gem and HBO Max. Thanks for...
2022-06-06
20 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
110. John Hartman (CBS' Ghosts)
Actor and writer John Hartman joins us on the podcast this week and shares his insight and advice when it comes to career satisfaction, and the changes in the importance of content creation for actors, from short films and web series on YouTube to micro-content platforms like TikTok. John also talks about his experience working on shows like Disjointed, Two Broke Girls, and Ghosts! Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode! 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml 🔊...
2022-05-31
25 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
109. Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick)
Lewis Pullman, 'Bob' in the highly-anticipated summer blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" joins on the podcast this week and talks all about his experience working on the film, the intense flight training that star Tom Cruise put together for the young cast to prepare for their roles, and what it was like growing up with his movie star dad Bill Pullman. Top Gun: Maverick is in theatres everywhere May 27th. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave...
2022-05-23
12 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
108. Ludi Lin, Leah Lewis, and more! AAPI Actors Roundtable
In celebration of Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are very excited to share a special roundtable discussion with four delightful actors: -Ludi Lin, Mortal Kombat, The CW’s Kung Fu -Ashly Burch, The Ghost and Molly McGee -Leah Lewis, The CW’s Nancy Drew, Netflix’s The Half Of It -Eddie Liu, The CW’s Kung Fu The four talk about their varying upbringings and exposure to meaningful representation in media, some of the challenges they’ve experienced as Asian actors and how some of their own...
2022-05-19
49 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
107. Beulah Koale ('Dual', CBS' 'Hawaii Five-O')
Television and film actor Beulah Koale joins us on the show this week to chat about his experience working with Karen Gillan (‘Guardians of the Galaxy’) and Aaron Paul (‘Breaking Bad’) in Riley Stearns latest dark comedy-drama ‘DUAL’. Beulah also reflects on the differences between the tension-filled film vs the fast-paced CBS drama ‘Hawaii Five-O’ he worked on during seasons 8 through 10, and the biggest lessons he’s learned throughout this career including “you are enough”. DUAL is available on digital, on demand, and to stream on AMC+ starting May 20th. Thanks for listening...
2022-05-16
17 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
106. Elliott Ross (Disney+ series 'The Quest)
Elliott Ross stops by to talk about his role as Prince Cedric on The Quest, a new competition series on Disney+ that thrusts its young contestants into a fully immersive world full of fantasy, magic and mayhem as they seek out to save the world of Everealm. Elliott plays Prince Cedric, one of the many characters throughout the mystical, medieval world of the series that helps guide its young contestants on their journey. Elliott also shares how he’s managed to overcome the “starving artist” mentality and become an financially-savvy actor to succeed in life w...
2022-05-14
18 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
105. Gloria Reuben ("Firestarter")
Emmy-nominated actress Gloria Reuben talks all about her sinister but layered role as Captain Hollister in the latest Stephen King adaptation ‘Firestarter’, starring opposite Zac Efron and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. She shares how excited she was to take on a character originated by Martin Sheen in the gender-swapped antagonist role, and talks about dealing with rejection throughout her varied career and the emotional fortitude it takes to be an actor. ‘Firestarter’ is in theatres everywhere and available to stream on Peacock! Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please s...
2022-05-13
12 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
104. Emily Ruhl (Actress & Filmmaker)
Actress and filmmaker Emily Ruhl joins us on the podcast today to talk with us about the inspiration behind some of her award-winning LGBTQ+ romantic short film Blue Moon and her latest project 13th Stepping, a dark comedy-drama series centering on a group of AA members in New York City. Emily also shares how she learned the age-old adage of “trust the process” and gained insight as a casting director while she was developing her series. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the podcast and be sure to share with...
2022-05-12
22 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
103. Emilio Rivera (FX's Mayans MC)
Television and film actor Emilio Rivera joins us on the podcast to talk about the evolution of his character Marcus Alvarez, who we first saw in the very first episode of FX’s Sons of Anarchy in 2008, and now 13 years later, starring alongside a predominantly Latin cast in the spin-off Mayans MC. Emilio has so much knowledge and wisdom to share from his 25+ year career, including why he started to dial back on method acting and started to “just act”, and why you shouldn’t be a hater. “There’s enough pie for everyone!” ...
2022-05-09
23 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
102. Raúl Esparza (Hulu's "Candy")
Broadway, television and film actor Raúl Esparza joins us on the podcast in this week’s bonus episode to chat about his latest project: Hulu’s Candy, a five-episode thriller that’s based on a true story where he plays defense attorney Don Crowder and stars alongside Jessica Biel, Melanie Lynskey and Pablo Schreiber. Based on a true story, the five-episode series follows Candy Montgomery, “a 1980 housewife and mother who did everything right—good husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning and execution of transgressions—but when the pressure of conformity builds within...
2022-05-05
10 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
101. Theo Rossi ("Escape the Field")
Film and television actor Theo Rossi joins us on the show this week to talk all about his latest film “Escape The Field”, described as a “gripping horror-thriller about six strangers who suddenly awaken in a remote, endless cornfield, plunged into a cat-and-mouse game with an unseen evil, and survival depends upon solving a diabolical — and deadly — puzzle.” Theo shares how working on this film was an incredibly unique experience for the entire cast and crew. It was the first project most of them had worked on since lockdowns in 2020, and because of quarantining in a bubble...
2022-05-02
13 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
100. Eddie Liu (The CW's 'Kung Fu')
IT’S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! Thank you all so much for all of the love, support, listenership and viewership these last two years, I would not be doing this show without it! We are so excited to have the absolutely delightful and hilarious Eddie Liu from The CW’s Kung Fu as our 100th guest! Eddie talks with us about his early college days as a budding actor, the ups and downs of several years worth of pilot seasons and the hectic process of getting as much of the “Kung Fu” pilot done before producti...
2022-04-25
52 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
99. Carman Lacivita ('To My Girls')
For our 99th episode we are joined by Broadway and television actor Carman Lacivita who talks all about his current role in the world premiere Off-Broadway production of “To My Girls”, a hilarious new play about a group of gay friends reuniting for a vacation in Palm Springs in a post-COVID world. Despite the hilarity, the play touches on a number of sensitive but important topics from queer identity and race to politics and cancel culture. Carman also chats with us about the misconceptions he uncovered when it comes to his “ethnically ambiguous” appearance, navigati...
2022-04-18
28 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
98. Meredith MacNeil & Adrienne C. Moore (IMDbTV's "Pretty Hard Cases")
Stars of CBC and IMDbTV series “Pretty Hard Cases” Meredith MacNeil and Adrienne C. Moore join us on the podcast this week to talk all about the upcoming second season of their show! The two actresses also recount their most memorable auditions gone wrong, the importance of chemistry and generosity amongst co-stars and how making the show has changed going into season two. Season two of “Pretty Hard Cases” is available to stream on IMDbTV, Amazon’s free streaming service, March 15th. Check out our 90+ podcast interviews at http://linktr.ee/actorswithissues Watc...
2022-04-11
12 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
97. Robert Peterpaul (Actor and Host of "The Art of Kindness" podcast)
The delightful actor, singer, fellow journalist and podcast host Robert Peterpaul joins us on the show this week we talk about EVERYTHING! Robert shares his experiences auditioning for professional acting jobs at a very young age, including booking the role of Jojo in the Broadway muscial "Seussical". Robert also talks about the origins of his podcast "The Art Of Kindness" where his guests from across entertainment open up about their life and career experiences; and some of the incredible advice he's gotten over the years regarding one's attitude going into auditions and how to "get out of...
2022-04-04
46 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
96. Anthony Lee Medina (Apple TV+ "Truth Be Told")
Stage and screen actor Anthony Lee Medina joins us on the show this week and talks all about his experiences working on shows like "The I-Land" on Netflix, the 2nd season of "Truth Be Told" on Apple TV+, the national tour of "Spring Awakening" and the Broadway megahit "Hamilton". Anthony also shares his views on the pressures actors may feel to use social media, the lack of representation for Latinx, and why he "doesn't give a f*ck" when it comes to being an openly gay actor. Thanks for...
2022-03-28
43 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
95. Ashley Reyes (Hulu’s How I Met Your Father”)
Stage and screen actress Ashley Reyes joins us on the show this week and chats with us about how she auditioned for a different role than her current one on Hulu’s “How I Met Your Father”, how her character’s storyline is showing the often complicated reality of long-distance relationships, and how she has dealt with lack of confidence and trusting herself in her career. Catch the season finale of "How I Met Your Father" on Tuesday, March 15th on Hulu! Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscrib...
2022-03-14
15 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
94. Brandon Scott Jones (CBS' "Ghosts")
Actor, writer, and comedian Brandon Scott Jones joins us on the show this week to talk all about his experience filming the biggest new comedy of the season, CBS' "Ghosts", his character recent coming out storyline, and why all actors should have an outlet outside of the entertainment industry to express themselves. Catch new episodes of "Ghosts", Thursdays at 9pm ET on CBS, and catch up on season 1 on Paramount+. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the show to never miss an episode and be so...
2022-03-10
14 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
93. Echo Kellum (NBC's Grand Crew, The CW's Arrow)
Echo Kellum joins us on the show this week to talk all about his latest role on NBC comedy Grand Crew, what it was like switching to a sitcom after five seasons on The CW’s Arrow, and how actors can often be their own biggest obstacles. The season finale of Grand Crew airs Tuesday, March 8th at 8:30pm ET and all episodes are available to stream on Hulu and Peacock. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the show to never miss an episode and be so...
2022-03-07
20 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
92. Sean McManus (CATS: The Musical)
Theatre actor, singer and dancer Sean McManus joins us on the show this week to talk about touring life as he travels around the country with the hit musical CATS, his early years performing at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse and the steps he took to prioritize his mental health. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the show to never miss an episode and be so kind as to leave us a rating and review! You can also watch full video interview on...
2022-03-03
23 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
91. Gil Perez-Abraham (The Batman)
Joining us for this episode is an actor of stage and screen Gil Perez-Abraham who joins us to talk all about his upcoming film, the highly-anticipated The Batman, where he plays Gotham City Police Officer Martinez, one of the few good guys left in the corrupt city. Gil talks with us about his reaction to booking the role, his late start to acting due to being a first-generation American and not being exposed to the arts, and what he hopes to see change in entertainment for the Latin community. THE BATMAN is in theatres everywhere March 4th!
2022-02-28
13 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
90. Asher Grodman (CBS' Ghosts)
The delightful Asher Grodman from CBS' hit comedy "Ghosts" chats with us about his early years as an actor in New York, how he stayed creative during lockdown and advice for young actors to surround themselves with like-minded artists. Don't miss Asher Grodman in "Ghosts" on CBS, Thursdays at 9pm ET Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the show to never miss an episode and be so kind as to leave us a rating and review! You can also watch full video interview on our YouTube channel!
2022-02-24
23 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
89. Adam Tsekhman (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
The hilarious Adam Tsekhman joins us on the show this week and chats about an NCIS audition he bombed after being concussed moments before going in the room, his experience going from guest star to series regular on The CW series DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and how important it was for him to learn that overnight successes don’t really exist. Don't miss Adam Tsekhman in "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" on The CW, Wednesday at 8pm ET! Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the show to never miss an e...
2022-02-21
27 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
88. Elsie Fisher (Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
Elsie Fisher (Golden Globe nominee, "Eight Grade") joins us on the show this week and to chat all about her upcoming Netflix film, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", directed by David Blue Garcia and executive produced by Fede Alvarez ("Don't Breathe"). Elsie talks with us her experience shooting the movie in Bulgaria, how exhausting the horror genre can be for actors, and how her character's backstory helped her throughout the filming process. Don't miss Elsie Fisher in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" on Netflix, streaming February 18th on Netflix. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please s...
2022-02-14
09 min
Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
2020 in Review, w/ Alec Tincher!
'Actors With Issues' host Juan Ayala reunites with his dear friend and our very first guest Alec Tincher to reflect on the year that was 2020, the lessons learned along the way with some messages from past guests including Chris Brennan, Stacey Raymond, Claire Lyon, Raoul Bhaneja, Denis Ooi, Christopher Aguilar and many more! Thank you so much for all of your support in 2020 and we can't wait to share what's in store for 2021. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2021-01-01
1h 13
Juan Rosado Estructura Masculina
5 beneficios de conocer nuestras emociones como HOMBRES. Por Coach Juan Rosado y Coach Juan Ayala.
¿Qué estás haciendo con tus emociones como HOMBRE? En este episodio, Coach Juan Rosado y Coach Juan Ayala, te explicamos sobre 5 beneficios de conocer nuestras emociones como HOMBRE. Por Juan Rosado productor y fundador de Estructura Masculina EM.
2020-05-25
14 min
JUAN AND BRANDY
The Juan Ayala Show : Summer 19'
Juan Ayala covers SUMMER 19' (ASAP ROCKY, XXL, TWITTER BEEFS & POLITICS )
2019-08-19
36 min
JUAN AND BRANDY
THE JUAN AYALA SHOW .EP7. Ramon Aleman
Ramon Aleman is known for his work on Gotham, Power, Ray Donavan, Death Trail, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Sneaky Pete, and Marvel's Luke Cage and The Punisher. Today he joins me for a one on one conversation about his past life working for Univision and club bouncing, his present life as a world famous actor/stunt coordinator and what his future has in store
2019-04-10
1h 25
JUAN AND BRANDY
THE JUAN AYALA SHOW .EP6. CHRIS RIVERS
RECORDING ARTIST CHRIS RIVERS, SON OF THE LEGENDARY RAPPER BIG PUN STOPS BY TO CATCH US UP ON HIS LATEST PROJECT, DISCUS THE CURRENT STATE OF HIP HOP & RELIGION. BEATS BY 2ONE2.TWITTER: @PLATANOMANIG: @THEREALPLATANOMAN
2019-01-21
42 min
JUAN AND BRANDY
THE JUAN AYALA SHOW .EP4. MANKIND
Mankind takes over The Juan Ayala Show. Sciryl and Nate sit down to discuss music, relationships, and future projects. Music by Mankind, beats by 2one2, Elmer Campos on the boards and comedy by yours truly. Happy New Years.For More Mankind:https://mankindmusicacademy.bandcamp.com/iG:@TheRealPlatanoMan@_2one2@mankindmusicacademy@kingmo1Twitter:@Platanoman
2019-01-03
1h 01