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Act Bold - A Podcast for Actors100 | Typecasting vs BRAND Which is Better for Actors?Confused about typecasting versus branding and wondering which is better for actors? Feeling stuck or misunderstood by typecasting? 🤔 Discover why your true actor brand goes deeper than just the "icing" and how understanding your unique Energetic Signature is the key to unlocking authentic castability and booking roles you love.➡️ Want to see how I could help you? Let's have a conversation. https://zcal.co/actbold/discovery◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Feeling stuck or misunderstood by typecasting? 🤔 Discover why your true actor brand goes deeper than just the "icing" and how understanding your unique Energetic Signature is the key to unlocking authentic castabi...2025-04-1712 min
Castability: The Podcast205. Falling in love with Self Tapes with Michelle MerringMichelle Merring, actress and Castability user, shares with us how she went from resenting self tape requests, getting so in her head that she struggled to even turn them in, to finding true confidence and joy in front of the camera. Through consistent self tape practice, she details exactly how she shifted her mindset and fell in love with self tapes, attracting more auditions and callbacks along the way. Michelle is the winner of our Self Tape May challenge last year after she completed over 16+ tapes on the app during Audrey Helps Actor's Self Tape May challenge. Check out...2024-12-2043 min
The Late Bloomer ActorCastability with Lauren NealText The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment.S03E08 is with actor and data scientist, Lauren Neal.Lauren is the resident data scientist for Castability, an app for actors to audition and learn about their best genre's and archetypes. Lauren shares her journey of combining her passion for acting with her interest in data science. We discuss the role of data in acting, the concept of archetypes, and how Castability uses data science to help actors improve their skills and understand their strengths and weaknesses. The app allows actors to practice s...2024-08-1552 minCastability: The Podcast204. Artists as Entrepreneurs with Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy and “Creative risk” PodcastAmanda Lenker Doyle, CSA sits down with her friends Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist's Strategy. Joshua founded Artist's Strategy with the mission of helping artists make art for the rest of their lives. Joshua and Mike (hosts of the "Creative Risk" podcast) share with us why applying business principles to building a creative career is the key to longevity and success. Join us as we discuss what it takes to build a creative business and all the pitfalls along the way.
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Artist...2024-06-0755 minCastability: The PodcastEpisode 203. Hakam Shalabi on How to conquer Self Tape May!Today we chat with Castability member and last year's Castability Self Tape May winner, Hakam Shalabi. Hakam has submitted on Castability since the app began and has gotten to see his work transform over time. Guided by our partners at The Bridge for Acting's Practice Track, Hakam tracked his practice by showing up consistently and gathering data on his craft and materials. Casting scored him high in "The Rebel" archetype and those rebel inspired headshots got him his first Network TV role. Join us as we discuss benefits of practice and everything Self Tape May!
2024-05-0325 minThe Late Bloomer ActorOff Script: Strategies to Overcome Self-Sabotage in ActingText The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment.Fresh off a night shift and still buzzing from an inspiring guest stint with Type Talent Training, I've decided to tackle the silent beast that haunts many of us actors: self-sabotage. We've all felt the cold grip of procrastination, the whispers of self-doubt, or the looming shadow of failure. But how often do we recognize these as the signs of self-imposed barriers? This episode peels back the curtain on the invisible forces at play, offering a deep dive into the mental hurdles that can hold us back from...2024-04-2917 minCastability: The Podcast202. Getting in the Right Mindset (Re-release)Joe Towne is a Los Angeles based performer, award-winning writer, director, and teacher. He is also the CEO of The Performer's Mindset and the creator/host of The Better Podcast. For 20 years, he's coached business professionals, athletes, and actors – some of whom are selling that product you just bought or starring in that movie you Netflixed last night. As an actor, Joe has worked with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hillary Swank, Rebel Wilson, and he most recently starred as the lead in The Art of Christmas. Today, he joins the Castability Podcast to talk about how to understand your data, th...2024-03-0942 minCastability: The Podcast201. Time to Show Up!As Castability gears up for the next Show Up Challenge starting January 15th 2024, we hear from members who completed the challenge last year and they share how they transformed as actors during the process. Easier time picking takes, faster memorization, and so much more. Amanda Lenker Doyle answers important Q and A's on how to stand out (in a good way!) and the rarely discussed process of casting before they ever call in actors. Welcome to season two of Castability, the podcast!
— This Season's Theme
— How to Stand outÂ
— Dacre Montgomery's Audition Tape
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Act Bold - A Podcast for Actors36 | The ONE THING You Need to Level Up Your CareerIn this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest myths in our industry head-on: the idea that an acting career is all about luck. You know the saying - maybe you'll get lucky, maybe you won't. But I'm here to tell you, there's a powerful factor that can dramatically increase your odds of success, and it's not about who you know or what you look like, nor will it cost you a dime. I dive deep into the concept of consistency and explore how this single quality can shape your career in ways you've never imagined. I share my personal...2023-11-2209 minAct Bold - A Podcast for Actors36 | The ONE THING You Need to Level Up Your CareerIn this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest myths in our industry head-on: the idea that an acting career is all about luck. You know the saying - maybe you'll get lucky, maybe you won't. But I'm here to tell you, there's a powerful factor that can dramatically increase your odds of success, and it's not about who you know or what you look like, nor will it cost you a dime.
I dive deep into the concept of consistency and explore how this single quality can shape your career in ways you've never imagined. I share my...2023-11-2209 min
Hollywood Dream Maker: Acting class with Master Teacher Billy GalloKnow Your Castability. How To Make A Mark In Hollywood with Max MartiniAttack the roles that are easy to get, make your name, and once you've made a mark, tell your agent, Hey, give me some opportunities that I can use to stretch myself creatively.Actor and Director Maximilian Carlo Martini was born in New York. His father was a Roman sculptor and Doctor of Philosophy and Phenomenology, and his mother was a law enforcement officer in Texas. Curiously enough, Max Martini's trajectory in Hollywood was strongly influenced by both parents, his father instilling curiosity for all things creative, and his mother inspiring him for law enforcement and...2023-11-141h 11Hollywood Dream Maker: Acting class with Master Teacher Billy GalloA Step-by-step Guide To Becoming A Hollywood ActorDo you want to become an actor and have no idea where to start? Today's episode is a step-by-step guide to getting into the film industry. If you dream of being part of massive Hollywood productions or sharing the set with your favorite actors, this guide is all you need to get yourself in the game. When I got to Hollywood with $200 bucks in my pocket and a one-way ticket in the 80s, creating footage with a cellphone or finding agents online wasn't possible. It took more work for unknown actors to get in front of c...2023-09-1922 minCastability: The Podcast121. Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington, CSA, on Casting Comedy, Sketch, and CollegeHumorChrissy Fiorilli-Ellington is an experienced Casting Director who has worked on character-driven projects for network television, premium cable, streamers, and festivals. She has a knack for identifying future superstars and has cast videos with household names that have been viewed billions of times. Her work has been featured at Sundance, SXSW, TriBeCa, and Cannes. Her primary focus is on great storytelling. She is an artist at heart who brings world-class expertise with a side of comedy to her work. Joined by Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, the two discuss their journeys as Casting Directors up until today, where the industry...2023-06-3049 minCastability: The Podcast120. Acting Coach Actress Megan Channell on Spontaneity, Emotional Intelligence, and Self-Reflection as ActorsMegan Channell is an acting coach, actress, director, and producer who has appeared in some of your favorite shows and films. She portrays Rachel in "Bull" (CBS), played the recurring role of Katarina Löw in "Hunters" (Amazon) alongside Al Pacino, and most recently shot the pilot "Getaway" for NBC. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Megan sits down with Taylor to discuss some of her favorite acting tips, stories, and words of encouragement for anyone out there who may be struggling with the ups and downs of this career.
— Having Commercial Success as an Actor
...2023-06-2353 minCastability: The Podcast119. Alexandra Wright on Getting an MFA, Archetype Script Analysis, and Branding for ActorsAlexandra Wright is the founder of The Delta Acting Community. She holds a B.A. from the University of Southern California and an M.F.A. from the American Repertory Theater/Moscow Art Theater Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. She has performed and studied worldwide, including Paris, London, Moscow, and Scotland. She specializes in teaching Voice, Shakespeare, Emotional Theory, and On Camera Technique at UCLA, Loyola Marymount, Azusa Pacific, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and BGB Studio. The Castability staff sits down with Alex to discuss all things grad school, the best way to practice...2023-06-1647 minCastability: The Podcast118. M.O.D.O.K., American Dad, and Community Writer/Producer Jordan Blum on Pursuing Your PassionsJordan Blum is a prolific writer and producer who has worked on some of your favorite shows and comic books. Jordan has written and produced over 118 episodes of "American Dad!" and recently wrapped showrunning "M.O.D.O.K." - a series he co-created with Patton Oswalt. He also has his own comic book series with Patton called "Minor Threats". In this episode, he sits down with Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, to discuss his journey in the industry, the impact of AI and media consolidation on the industry, and why joy and passion shine above all.
2023-06-0958 minCastability: The Podcast117. Making Your Own Work in Times of Strike with a Filmmaker's Coach Izzy StevensIzzy Stevens is an actor, producer, director, coach, and CEO of Indie Spunk. Originally from Sydney, Australia,Izzy is a creative person's creative person. As a filmmaker's coach, Izzy enjoys collaborating with others and helping them find creative fulfillment. You may be familiar with her work on projects such as Occupation, Occupation: Rainfall, Sea Form, Leap, and Puberty Blues, all of which have received critical acclaim. In this episode, Izzy discusses how to balance creative passion with practicality, how to deal with the fear of losing interest in a project, and how to persevere despite setbacks. This info is vita...2023-06-0256 minCastability: The Podcast116. The Art of Authentic Storytelling: A Conversation with Film Editor and VFX Artist Spencer HouckAmanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, sits down to interview editor and VFX artist Spencer Houck. You may know his work from Cobra Kai, Pitch Perfect, Bumper in Berlin, Community, Super Troopers 2, HAPPILY, and Silent Retreat. Spencer focuses on the importance of various editing aspects such as continuity, non-verbal communication, and the use of actors' eyes. He also highlights the importance of non-verbal communication in creating authentic and truthful stories, specifically mentioning the role of an actor's eyes in conveying emotion and meaning. This episode is a must-listen for a peek into the creative process of editing and the crucial role...2023-05-2656 minCastability: The Podcast115. Deliberate Practice: The Key to Improving Your Acting SkillsIn this episode, Head of Actor Relations explains the concept of deliberate practice and how it can be applied to acting. Deliberate practice involves setting goals, identifying areas of improvement, and actively seeking feedback to continuously improve in your craft. It is a key tool in stepping outside of your comfort zone, becoming unafraid of failure, and surrounding yourself with a community you can be motivated from and learn with. Taylor also explains how deliberate practice, not natural talent, is the key to becoming an expert in your art.
— Deliberate Practice vs. Purposeful Practice...2023-05-1917 minCastability: The Podcast114: Inside the Castability Writers Room with Thomas Ireton and Jen O'MalleyGabriella Tranchina, Castability's long-time Operations Coordinator, gets reacquainted with two of the original writers from our Castability Writers Room after surviving a devastating accident in Los Angeles. In this episode writers Thomas Ireton and Jenn O'Malley discuss what writing our sample scripts are like and how they feel watching their work come to life in the Winner's Gallery and on Instagram. Get to know some of the voices behind the app as we celebrate our writers and dive into their process, career goals, and who their favorite TV and Film writers working today are.
— Be...2023-05-1233 minCastability: The Podcast113: Best Practices & Pathways For Using the Castability App and Our Top Three FAQNew to Castability and not sure where to start? This episode is for you. The Castability app is a data app, a self tape practice community, as well as marketing tool for actors. With many the facets of the app, you may not know where to start first. Join us as the Castability staff walks you through different pathways on how to get the most out of your membership and frequently asked questions!
— How to Use Castability
— Why Castability was Created
— Deliberate Practice
— Honing Skills
— Growing Alongside...2023-05-0522 minCastability: The Podcast112: "The Artist Whisperer" KJ Rose on the Victory Mindset, Being Authentically You, and Overcoming Stage FrightIn this episode, Amanda sits down with special guest and co-host Jessica Sherman, CSA, to interview KJ Rose, who blew them both away during her time onstage with Misty Copeland at the Sundance Film Festival. KJ Rose is a performance coach who specializes with helping musicians conquer their nerves to deliver the performance of a lifetime. She helped Lil Nas X with his Grammy dance routine, and aims to unlock that same confidence in all the artists she works with. Before becoming a performance coach, KJ Rose has been a backup singer for artists such as the Notorious B...2023-04-2846 minCastability: The Podcast111: Everything Self Tape May + Leveling Up Your Career with Audrey Moore of the Audrey Helps Actors PodcastAudrey Moore is an accomplished actor, host of the hit Audrey Helps Actors Podcast, and creator of Self Tape May. In this episode we discuss unique ways to approach this year's Self Tape May, how Audrey developed her own self tape practice, and what she does currently to maintain her progress and continue to grow. You are not going to want to miss this episode if you are looking to up level your tapes this May!
— What Started Self Tape May
— The Value of a Self Tape Practice
— Why People Don't...2023-04-211h 01Castability: The Podcast110: The State of the Union with Nawal Bengholam (Part Two) — Question & AnswerIn Part Two of this State of the Union, Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, continues her conversation with Nawal Bengholam to discuss the recent divide caused by self tapes within the entertainment industry. After polling the Castability community on questions that they had regarding self tapes, Amanda and Nawal answer questions and give their opinions. From requiring readers for a self tape, to losing a sense of community after not being in the room, to whether or not Casting Directors watch every tape that is sent in, no stone is left unturned as the two continue their discussion about the h...2023-04-1447 minCastability: The Podcast109: The State of the Union with Nawal Bengholam (Part One) — Craft, Business Acumen, and MindsetIn Part One of this State of the Union, Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, is joined by Nawal Bengholam to discuss the recent divide caused by self tapes within the entertainment industry. Amanda first discovered Nawal on social media, where Nawal's initial thoughts on the controversy made Amanda want to sit down with her and discuss the situation in full. The two have an open, honest, heart-to-heart about the industry and self tapes. In Part One of this Two-Part episode,
— Understanding One Another In This Industry
— Casting Director Workshops
— Casting Director and Act...2023-04-1442 minCastability: The Podcast108: The New Triple Threat's Alyshia Ochse and Anna LaMadrid on Self Tapes, Being "Director-Proof", and the Validation LoopAnna LaMadrid and Alyshia Ochse are both working actors, creators of Put Me On Self Tape and The New Triple Threat, and are master coaches for actors everywhere. You may have seen Anna from her time on Hulu's This Fool or HBO's The Rehearsal, while Alyshia can be seen as Lucy on HBO's True Detective with Matthew McConaughey and on Quibi's #FREERAYSHAWN with Laurence Fishburne. Dedicated to actors everywhere, Anna and Alyshia are a dream team and hope to empower actors through tech and community, teaching artists everywhere how to put their best take forward every single time.
2023-04-071h 02Castability: The Podcast107: Cast Away Cancer Winner + Castability Power User, Amy Zubieta, on Parenting While You Self Tape!With over 100 tapes submitted on the Castability App, Amy is always at the top of the Castability List. She recently won a Cast Away Cancer challenge, and joins the Castability Staff to discuss balancing parenting a teenager while self-taping, how self-taping has enhanced her awareness of what she looks like on camera, and transitioning from music to theatre to Film and TV. She also shares how her self tape practice has influenced her current short film shoot, and gives her biggest piece of advice to actors who may struggling with self-tapes.
— Amy's Acting Journey ...2023-03-3145 min
Castability: The Podcast106: What Are Archetypes?Cronin Cullen breaks down the 12 Jungian Archetypes, giving an overview of each archetype's characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. He reveals why Castability breaks down scenes into archetypes, and how each character seen on TV and Film can fit into one of these 12 character types. Understanding which archetypes best showcase your acting skills helps you market yourself accurately to those around you, while being able to write for these archetypes allows writers to create well-developed characters and gives casting more specificity as they go into casting a role.
— What are Archetypes?
— Archetypes, Stereotypes, Stock Char...2023-03-2424 minCastability: The Podcast105: Defining Data Science with Castability Data Scientist Lauren NealLauren Neal is a working actor and director who has completed her Master's degree in Data Science in order to innovate ways to apply machine learning to filmmaking. Committed to using data to create actionable feedback for actors and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in casting, Lauren introduces the concept of Data Science in this episode. What is data science? What is big data? How is our data collected, and then used? Lauren answers all of this and more, and lets us all know what data we could be collecting today that could help us in our audition tomorrow.2023-03-1710 minCastability: The Podcast104: Showing Up with Castability Member, Christina ColganYou may remember Christina from her episode on Audrey Helps Actors, where she and Audrey explore Christina's journey from 18 months of consistent self-tape practice. After completing over a year of 16 self tapes a month, Christina has seen the positive effects from her longterm practice, setting intentions, and forming routines that help in the daily pursuit of this career. Sitting down with the Castability team, Christina takes us through her journey from deciding to pursue acting to booking a six episode series, getting a manager, and learning to let go of the pressure to the perfect and just show up.2023-03-1059 minCastability: The Podcast103: Jessica Sherman, CSA, on Her Career, Cast Away Cancer, and A Cause for EntertainmentIn this special 2 Part Episode, Amanda and Taylor sit down with Jessica Sherman, CSA, to talk all things acting. Jessica is an award-winning casting director, receiving the Casting Society of America's Artios Award as well as working on projects such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek Into Darkness, Super 8, CBS’ Person of Interest, A&E’s Bates Motel, FX’s The Strain, Tell Me Your Secrets, and Willow on Disney+. In Part 1, they discuss Jessica's reasons for starting A Cause For Entertainment, her career trajectory, and Castability's Cast Away Cancer Charity event. Later, in Part 2, Jessica returns to the...2023-03-031h 00Castability: The Podcast102: Getting in the Right Mindset for your Castability Reports and Overcoming Perfectionism with Mindset Coach Joe TowneJoe Towne is a Los Angeles based performer, award-winning writer, director, and teacher. He is also the CEO of The Performer's Mindset and the creator/host of The Better Podcast. For 20 years, he's coached business professionals, athletes, and actors – some of whom are selling that product you just bought or starring in that movie you Netflixed last night. As an actor, Joe has worked with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hillary Swank, Rebel Wilson, and he most recently starred as the lead in The Art of Christmas. Today, he joins the Castability Podcast to talk about how to understand your data, th...2023-02-2442 minCastability: The Podcast101: What is the Castability App and how can it help actors? With Castability Founder Jay BoyerCastability Founder Jay Boyer opens up about the ways he hope to de-mystify and revolutionize the casting process by giving actors feedback based on objective data. We walk through what brought Taylor and Amanda onto the team, and what Jay's vision is for the future.
— Jay's Story and What Created Castability
— Practicing Before The Audition Room
— The Competitive Mindset
— How Castability Works
— Why We Use The Archetype System
— Jay's Vision for The Future of Castability
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Ready to work? Download the app here for 2023-02-2443 minThe Late Bloomer ActorMaking It with Danny BartonText The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment.And we travel to good ole England for Episode 2, Season 2 to catch up with actor and podcast host of 'Actors Making It', Danny Barton.In this episode, I turn the tables on Danny, where he normally gets to drill his guest on his podcast (including myself in 2022) and delve into what drives him to be an actor.We talk about how growing up and how 'performance' can make you feel part of your environment and the people, especially pertinent for people how grew up...2023-02-1558 minCastability: The PodcastIntroducing Castability: The Podcast!Welcome to Castability: The Podcast!
The Castability App is the first ever data app for actors, using data science to empower actors and demystify the casting process. Hosted by Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA and the Castability staff (all actors ourselves), we discuss the ins and outs of the creative decision-making process. Join us as we host conversations on our industry and craft, and reveal all the data we uncover along the way!
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That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Castability — How Castable are YOU?IG Live turned podcast because it needed to be shared with all actors across the world! Finally know what casting is thinking. Track and grow your craft with castability. Access to the industry, equity in representation, and transparency on how casting decisions are made is no longer a wish... it's a choice. This career is a long shot no matter how you approach it, so let's choose to get serious and work smarter. Submit scenes in castability's audition simulator to be ranked confidentially by anonymous top casting professionals with thousands of hours of experience in th...2023-01-1859 min
One Broke Actress150. Dealing with Success, the Rising Cost of Acting, and Grief with Audrey MooreAudrey Moore from Audrey Helps Actors is BACK! She was last with us on One Broke Actress for the Premiere of Season 5. Many of you may know her from her own podcast, where she seeks to give information, inspiration, and camaraderie to actors everywhere of all levels. She can also be seen staring in several Emmy nominated shows such as Dopesick, Better Call Saul, Godless, and Feud. She loves nap time, making her own clothes, and eating at Chilis. As proud as she is of her life's work, she owes most of it to her husband who is a patient...2022-10-131h 03
One Broke Actress148. BONUS: Casting & Castability with CD Amanda DoyleStraight from IG Live (forgive the audio quality) I am joined by CD Amanda Doyle. Her love of actors and the creative process got her in on the ground floor of Castability, which we really get into in this episode. Here's the deal..
As actors, we are never told how we did in an audition, why we didn't get a part, or how close we got. It sometimes feels impossible to grow.
Castability was created to empower actors with real data. It works as an audition simulator. Actors submit self-tapes, and receive private rankings from vetted Casting Directors, with their...2022-09-081h 05The Late Bloomer ActorTik Tok Spiderman with Stephen WalkerText The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment.This episode introduces Stephen Walker. Brisbane based actor and recent Tik Tok viral sensation for his spider catching 'expertise'.We discuss the change in the film making processes from the 70/80s to today and how he has become an all-rounder (aka 'slashee') by working with Channel 7 in Sydney.We also delve into the financial arena and how having a sound financial plan has led him to having a satisfactory passive income which allows for him to now focus on his acting full-time....2022-03-141h 00