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Offstage Actingšļø Ep 054 | BONUSODE: Motivation for When Youāve Got NoneTodayās episode is a little different ā itās just Todd and Jay, micād up and mood-swinging their way through one of those actor chats that starts with āIām not feeling itā and ends with āokay, Iāve got a little fire back.ā In this candid bonus conversation, Todd and Jay explore the ebb and flow of motivation in an actorās life ā why it disappears, how to rediscover it, and the tools theyāve each developed to stay (or get back) on track. From inner drive to outer community, yoga hacks to time-blocking, and even the occasional black...2025-07-0153 min
Offstage Actingšæ12 | MI: The Final Reckoning (2025) ā Is This the Final Cruise? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenWill this actually be Ethan Huntās last mission? š¬ Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dive into the latest Mission: Impossible installment and ask the big questions: Is Tom closing out the franchise at its peak. Is this the best M:I yet... or is there still fuel left in the tank? One thingās for sure: Tom Cruise still runs better than anyone in Hollywood! šāā”ļø2025-06-2617 min
Offstage Actingšæ11 | Gene Hackman ā A Career Like No Other ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenFrom The French Connection to The Royal Tenenbaums, Gene Hackman did it allāthen vanished from the spotlight. š Todd and Robert celebrate the life and legacy of one of cinemaās most quietly commanding actors. A heartfelt tribute to a true screen legend.2025-06-2021 min
Offstage Actingšļø Ep 053 | Brendan McNamara: From Child Roles to Casting RolesTodayās guest is the brilliant Brendan McNamara ā actor, former child star, and founder of Beach Casting, a casting agency making waves across the UK and Ireland. From appearing in films like Angelaās Ashes and War of the Buttons to launching one of the most actor-friendly casting studios in the game, Brendan shares his uniquely personal journey through both sides of the audition table. We talk candidly about the transition from actor to casting director, the kind of performers he loves to work with, the shifting landscape of self-tapes, and why kindness and professionalism still matter. 2025-06-101h 41
Offstage Actingšæ10 | Last Breath (2024) ā Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller or Deep Sea Snooze? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenA diver trapped at the bottom of the oceanātrue story. š± Todd and Robert descend into Last Breath, a survival thriller based on real events. Does it deliver pulse-pounding tensionā¦ or just tread water?2025-05-2919 min
Offstage Actingšæ09 | The Brutalist (2024) ā Art-House Triumph or Architectural Overkill? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenStark lines. Stark lives. šļø Todd and Robert unpack The Brutist, a visually striking and emotionally complex film about ambition, displacement, and design. Is it a masterpieceāor just beautifully boring?2025-05-2218 min
Offstage Actingšļø Ep 052 | Alexa Morden: Actor, Advocate & Voice of the 98%Todayās guest is not only a brilliant actor, but one of the loudest, clearest voices advocating for honesty and safety in the industry. Alexa Morden is best known as the co-creator and co-host of The 98% Podcast ā a refreshingly unfiltered look at life for the vast majority of actors who donāt earn their full living from acting. Sheās also an award-winning performer in her own right, with credits in Skins, Fresh Meat, The Great Train Robbery, and the indie feature The Colour of Spring, which earned her over 25 Best Actress awards on the festival circuit. I...2025-05-201h 55
Offstage Actingšæ08 | Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2024) ā A Rom-Com Revival or Rewrite We Didnāt Need? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenSheās older, wiser, and still delightfully awkward. š„ Todd and Robert dive into the latest Bridget Jones chapterāMad About the Boy. Does it capture the charm of the originals, or has the magic faded with time?2025-05-1516 min
Offstage Actingšæ07 | September 5th (2024) ā Intimate Indie or Missed Opportunity? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenA quiet film with a loud emotional pulse. š¬ Todd and Robert reflect on September 5th, an intimate indie that tackles memory, grief, and time. Is it moving and masterfulāor too subtle to land? Hear Robertās take and rating.2025-05-0815 min
Offstage ActingšļøEp 051 | Kezia Burrows: Welsh-Born, RADA-Trained, Game-Changing ActorThis week on Offstage Acting, Todd Kramer welcomes the brilliant Kezia Burrows ā a Welsh actor whose career spans classical theatre, television drama, and the high-stakes world of motion capture and video game performance. Born in Neath and raised in the seaside village of New Quay, Kezia trained at RADA and now voices and embodies characters in some of the most acclaimed games out there. You might know her as Amanda Ripley in Alien: Isolation, Dr. Emma Fisher in Observation, or from Cyberpunk 2077, CrossfireX, Hellblade, and more. We dive into: š Her classical training and trans...2025-04-221h 36Offstage Actingšļø Ep 050 | 50th Episode Spectacular! šThis week we are celebrating our 50th episode! Hurray. Jay and I talk about where we've been where we are and were going. We catch up with Jay after his month long yoga retreat to India. My experience doing amateur dramatics. And we dive into a few other fun topics all in celebration of the good times we've had so far and the good times yet to come. So here's to the first and the next 50 episodes of the offstage acting podcast! Ā #acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #act #actorslife2025-04-1557 min
Offstage Actingšæ06 | Babygirl (2024) ā Seductive Cinema or Shallow Shock? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenBridgetās backāagain! š But is Mad About the Boy a fitting finale or a fumbled encore? Todd and Robert weigh in on the latest chapter in the beloved rom-com series. š¬ Thanks for watching OFFstage ONscreen! š§ Subscribe to the Offstage Acting Podcast: https://offstageacting.com/podcast š Hosted by Todd Kramer: https://toddkramer.com šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offstageacting šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offstageacting š Facebook: https://facebook.com/offstageacting š Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered film chats and acting insights. New episodes weekly! šæ2025-03-2014 min
Offstage Acting049: JASON BAUGHAN - Actor / Video Game Director ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer Known for his collaborative spirit and commitment to storytelling, Jason Baughan's is a dedicated and compelling actor whose passion for acting ignited during his youth, leading him to pursue formal training at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama. This foundational education equipped him with the skills and techniques that would later define his diverse career. Baughan ventured into voice acting, lending his voice to characters in acclaimed video games such as Assassin's Creed and The Witcher series. Ā But his keen understanding of narrative and character development eventually led him to directorial roles i...2025-03-181h 52
Offstage Acting048: ROB CAIRNS - Actor & Audio Producer ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerSometimes an actor goes through all of the training and all of the courses and pays all their dues and does very well and enjoys the education and the process and then comes out of all of that, were talking year nowā¦ steps out into the bright lights of the industry with all it's mechanisms and all of it's professional trappingsā¦ takes a long look around and then say, meh. You know what, I don't think this is for me. I don't LOVE it. And today Jay Reum and Todd Kramer talk to just such an actor. His...2025-03-111h 27
Offstage Actingšæ05 | Maria Callas (2024) ā Diva, Drama, and a Daring Performance ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenItās opera offscreen! š¼ Todd and Robert review Maria Callas, exploring the emotional highs and tragic lows of the sopranoās life. Is this a heartfelt tribute or a performance piece in disguise?2025-03-0614 min
Offstage Actingšæ04 | A Complete Unknown (2024) ā Is Bob Dylan Finally Getting His Due? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenTimothĆ©e Chalamet as Bob Dylan? šø Todd and Robert discuss James Mangoldās biopic A Complete Unknown. What works, what doesnāt, and why it may be one of the most quietly risky films of the year. #ACompleteUnknownĀ #movie #acting #actingtraining #film #moviereview #moviereviews #FilmReview #MovieDiscussion #CinemaLovers #FilmCritic #MovieTalk #TrailerReview #NowPlaying #MovieBuff #FilmAnalysis #CinephileCommunity #MovieDebate #HollywoodTalk #IndieFilms #BlockbusterMovies #FilmFanatics #MoviePodcast #FilmGeeks #MovieRecommendations #MustWatchMovies #CinematicExperience #cinema #hollywood #filmmaking #director #actor #screenwriting #movietrailer #trailers #nowwatching #cinephile #movielover #behindthescenes #setlife #filmcritic #moviescene #movienight #filmcommunity #onset #cinematic #moviestar #filmbuff #movieaddict #boxoffice #indiefilm2025-02-2714 min
Offstage Acting047: NATHAN OSGOOD - Actor & Musician ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to Nathan Osgood this week. Nathan is a highly accomplished British/American actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, theater, and voice acting. Nathan teaches, directs and mentors actors and is also a wicked jazz guitarist.2025-02-251h 34
Offstage Actingšæ03 | Nosferatu (2024) ā Haunting or Just Hollow? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenRobert Eggers resurrects the vampire myth in Nosferatuābut is it chilling, or just cinema cosplay? š§āāļø Todd and Robert sink their teeth into this dark reimagining and debate its place in horror history. LINKTREE2025-02-2016 min
Offstage ActingšļøEp 046 | Isaac GonzĆ”lez Rossi: From Miami Heat to Hollywood CoolJay and Todd talk with Isaac Gonzalez Rossi, a charming Cuban-American actor whose journey from the vibrant streets of Miami to the dazzling lights of Hollywood is nothing short of cinematic. With a passion for storytelling that ignited in his youth, Isaac has charmed his way into a myriad of roles, each more charming than the last. He's a Latin prince charming! š¬ Join the Conversation What resonated with you in [Guestās first name]ās story? Drop your thoughts in the comments ā or tag us on socials with your takeaways! š CONNECT & FOLLOW š§ Full Podcast & More...2025-02-111h 45
Offstage Acting045: TIM OTIS - DJ & Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerTim Otis is an actor who has appeared in countless film and TV projects and has done, in his career, easily over, get this - a staggering 100 commercials. When both your father and your step-father were working actors - from the old Hollywood guard of the 50's through to the noughties chances are you'll land somewhere in the entertainment industry. Tim is also primarily a DJ, a radio presenter, and an audiophile. He's also a dad, a husband, a brother to fellow actor Ted Otis Jr. and son of an heiress to the Listerine fortune. He also works tirelessly...2025-02-041h 33
Offstage Acting044: RICARDO CAMACHO - Theatre Director and Co-Founder of Teatro Libre in BogotĆ” Colombia Ricardo Camacho, born in BogotĆ” in 1948, is a distinguished Colombian theater director and co-founder of Teatro Libre. In 1973, alongside Jorge Plata and others, he established Teatro Libre, aiming to create an independent group dedicated to popular theater as a tool for societal transformation. Ā Under his direction, the company has staged numerous works by both international and Colombian playwrights, significantly enriching the nation's cultural landscape and today Todd Kramer and Jay Reum get Ricardo to open up about all of that in this episodeā¦ even if he is quite humble about his contribution.2025-01-141h 14Offstage Acting043: BONUSODE - āBEYONDā ā¢ Happy New Year! from the Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerThis episode Jay and Todd wrap up all the events from the year and discuss what the future holds for actors and for Offstage Acting! So tune in and find out what word we've chosen to represent feelings about the future and take us into the new year and beyond. Ā So from all of us here at Offstage Acting we wish the best to you, to us, to all in 2025. Let's make it a loving, caring and successful one together! šāāļøActors are nothing without an audience.Ā So, THANK YOU FOR LISTENI...2024-12-311h 03
Offstage Acting042: STEVEN WICKHAM - Actor & Santa ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerBoys and girls, meet Steven Wickham, the UKās one-and-only Real Santa. With a beard so authentic, itās earned its own fan clubāled by Jay as the president. Steven doesnāt just play Santaāhe is Santa (minus the reindeerāthose insurance premiums are sky-high). Ā When heās not donning the red suit, cap, and handing out presents, Steven is a versatile actor whose career has taken him across stage and screen. Heās got the stories to prove it! Ā So, join Jay Reum and Todd Kramer as they take a dee...2024-12-171h 17
Offstage Acting041: LAURENCE BOUVARD - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer Todd Kramer and Jay Reum sit down today with big brained, big talent, but petit built Laurence Bouvard. Laurence is a French/Italian American actor based in the UK. She is a seasoned pro with a career spanning theatre, film, and voice. She's also a multi-lingual graduate of Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), but beyond her acting work, Laurence has also been actively involved with Equity UK for many years, championing the rights and welfare of performers in our beloved industry. With her blend of talent and dedication, Laurence continues to be...2024-12-101h 40
Offstage Acting040: DAVID FELLOWES - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer David Fellowes, born in 1944 in Nairobi, Kenya just before the D-Day landings of WWII, is an accomplished actor, writer, and voice artist amongst other things. Ā David has quite an eclectic professional, personal and performative history. For example he is responsible for pitching the idea of the internet. So, if you're unhappy with the internet, you can blame David. He tells that story in this episode and it's fascinating. Ā Mr. Fellowes has dedicated himself extensively to performing on stage, screen and in voice. And he is not the only Fellowes who has do...2024-11-261h 04
Offstage Actingšæ02 | Joker: Folie Ć Deux ā Art Film or Just Folly? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenLady Gaga. Joaquin Phoenix. A musical Joker sequel. š¤š What could go wrong? Todd and Robert unpack the madness ofĀ Folie Ć Deux in this provocative deep-dive into DCās most daring film yet.2024-11-1919 min
Offstage Acting039: AMBER MARTIN - Singer, Performer ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerThis week Todd Kramer and Jay Reum spend some quality time with Amber Martin a powerhouse singer, performer, comedian and all-around show-stopper known for her bold voice and magnetic stage presence. A true chameleon, Amber brings raw energy to every genre she touchesāfrom comedy to cabaret and beyond. However, her latest venture, an absolutely soul-stirring country album called Unbreakable Heart, merges her deep love for storytelling with a down-home sound thatās as fresh as it is timeless. And it is stunning (whether you're a country fan or not)! We had a lot of fun with Amber and we k...2024-11-121h 55
Offstage Acting038: AMANDA LARA-KAY - Actor, Dancer, Wellness Coach ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer Acting is a tough racket and it's not for the meek or timid. Even the most hardened professionals can find themselves in need of a little Tender Loving Care from time to time.Ā Today Todd Kramer and Jay Reum are talking with Amanda Lara-Kay, an old friend who has developed a method for helping actors and others when they need a little therapeutic tune up. Ā Originally from South Africa, Amanda is an actor and world-class dancer with over 20 years' experience travelling and performing all over the world. She now specializes as a well-being co...2024-11-051h 29
Offstage Actingšæ01 | Beetlejuice 2 (2024) ā Does It Live Up to the Cult Classic? ā¢ OFFstage ONscreenBeetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (there we said it) is backā¦ but should he be? š Todd Kramer and critic Robert Nelson dive into the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burtonās cult classic. Was it worth the waitāor a ghostly misfire? Tune in for laughs, insights, and Robertās official rating.2024-10-3117 min
Offstage Acting037: LOIS & JOHN MILES - Actors ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerHave you ever known a frightfully talented family? The kind who seem blessed with charm, creativity, and success? Don't you just hate them!? Ā Today, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum chat with 14-year-old Lois Miles. Lois, the daughter of an old friend John Miles and past podcast guest, actor Aimee Miles, has herself been acting for a decade, with roles in commercials, voice work, and a lineup of school and community theater. Currently, sheās playing a teenage vampire in A Sign You Were Alive at Murphy's Creek Theatre in Northern California. We dive into her exp...2024-10-291h 39Offstage Acting036: BONUSODE - "HEADSHOTS" ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer Actors need photographs of their heads in order to sell themselves to those who are handing out the jobs. This is the most powerful, the most immediate means by which an actor can get themselves seen by the people who matter mostā¦ THE CASTING DIRECTOR. Ā Known in the industry as "headshots", these photographic portraits are how an actor is able to initially kick in the doors and start garnering interest from THE CASTING DIRECTOR. Ā But what makes for the perfect shot? Is it in the hair? They eyes? The smile? Picking the...2024-10-021h 18
Offstage Acting035: JONATHAN BROKE - Actor & Coaching Pyschologist ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Weāve got a real treat for you! A man whoās the Swiss Army knife of talent, Jonathan Broke. Jonathan is a quick-witted improvisational actor who can turn any seemingly dull suggestion into an on-the-spot comedy sketch! But Jonathan isn't all fun and games. He's also a legit "coaching psychologist." Ā That's a professional who uses psychological theories and training to help people and groups improve their performance and well-being. So, Jonathan is a master of the mind, both on and offstage. Heās like if Zigmund Freud and John Cleese had a love ch...2024-09-241h 36
Offstage Acting034: ELSIE ESCOBAR - Actor & Podcaster ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer Elsie Escobar is a trailblazer in the podcasting world, blending heart, hustle, and a whole lot of purpose into everything she does. As a veteran podcaster and current co-host of Libsyn's The Feed, Elsie has been a voice at the forefront of the podcasting industry for well over a decade. But here's the kickerāsheās not just a podcasting pro herself. Elsie is a fierce champion for all women in the audio space.Ā She's the podcasting mentor, advocate, pundit, presenter, pontificator doyenne, and guru. And she also does some podcasting. Ā This episode, Todd Kramer and Ja...2024-09-172h 04
Offstage Acting033: WILL TIZARD - Journalist & Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer Will Tizard is an Arizonian guy who has been living in Prague, Czech Republic for over 25 years.Ā He originally started off on stage at the Scottsdale Arizona Center for the Performing Arts before heading to LA to work a stint as a local crime reporter.Ā Todayā¦ He's a correspondent for Euronews. He's the Central European Correspondent for Variety (the preeminent entertainment industry trade magazine) He's a contributor to National Geographic He's a producer at Radio Free Europe He's a videographer and... Occasionally a character actor appearing in TV...2024-09-101h 27
Offstage Acting032: BART SHATTO - Actor & Singer ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd Kramer Episode 32 is pretty special this week as Todd Kramer and Jay Reum meet Bart Shatto, the man with a voice so big it could fillā¦ well, imagine the biggest space that you can and then double it. Now double it again! We call that the "Shatto Effect." Ā From belting out iconic roles in Les MisĆ©rables as the valiant Jean Valjean to rocking the stage in The Civil War and Hands on a Hardbody, Bart's journey through the world of theater is nothing short of legendary. And if you thought that was impressive, wait until you...2024-09-031h 32
Offstage Acting031: ALEX MARCHI - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerToday Todd is speaking to Italian actor Alexander Marchi. Alex is fluent in English, German and Italiano and performs in all 3 languages. Todd andĀ Alex met years ago when Alex came to one of his workshops in Londonā¦ and thereās a story around that involving Mark Walberg and Ridley Scott, which they talk about in this episode. Alex is also a pharmacist who wasnāt necessarily on an acting tract until his mid-20s when he bailed out of Italy and came to Bristol, England on aā¦ letās call it a lark before landing in London. Now Alex...2024-08-271h 10
Context: Views on Crypto and CultureS3 Context: Inside Super Punk World w/ Nina Chanel Abney and Todd KramerBlake speaks with the brilliant Nina Chanel Abney, world renowned multidisciplinary artist. Her resume is beyond impressive; her work is in the permanent collections of museums like The MoMa and The Whitney, and she just released her second collaboration with Nike, designing her take on the iconic Jordan 3. Earlier this year, she was the first artist selected for Punk in Residence, an art program by CryptoPunks designed to champion creative experimentation with web 3. She released Super Punk World, her 500 piece NFT collection in May as part of the program. Throughout this episode, youāll get fu...2024-08-2050 min
Offstage Acting030: HELENA BUNKER - Stockholm Fringe Festival ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerToday Jay Reum and Todd Kramer are talking with Helena Bunker. Fifteen years ago Helena went out the fringe to start a festival and she has yet to return! She has been a pivotal partner in creating, developing and organizing the Stockholm (thatās in Sweden folks) Fringe Festival and has now begun to work on more all over the Nordic and Baltic regions with her partner Adam Potyrkus. Maybe youād like to go out to the fringe sometime? Perhaps you are even considering creating your own festival out there but wonder what it takes? W...2024-08-131h 03
Offstage Acting029: CASSIE RAINE - Actor & Co-Founder PiPA ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerBeing a parent is a challenge for anyone of course but when you are an actor who needs to flexible, available and are essentially working freelance without a steady source of incomeā¦ how do you get it done? We have spoken to a lot of parent actors on our program here but this episodeĀ Todd Kramer talks to Cassie Raine, co-founder and CEO of Parents (and Carers) in Performing Arts (or PIPA for short). PiPA is a charitable organization that works tirelessly to bring forth mandates, proposals, clarity and dialogue to the entertainment industry so that working act...2024-08-061h 38Offstage Acting028: BONUSODE - āHOME PAGESā ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerFor actorsā¦ PRIVACY is pretty much the first thing that you have to hand over in trade for success. The more successful you become, the less privacy you will get. How should an actor use the online tools available to them? Some take full advantageā¦ others scorn and denounceā¦ many are oblivious and even lazy about it. Is there a strategy?Ā In this continuation from Episode 26,Ā Jay Reum and Todd Kramer discuss and share with you exactly what we do, donāt do and should do as working actors to shine the spotlight on ourselves, stay relevant and raise...2024-07-301h 10
Offstage Acting027: JEANNETTE ROBINSON - Director, Writer & VO Artist ā¢ The Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerJeannette Robinsonā¦ has led one hell of a colorful lifeā¦Ā Starting off as something of a āferalā child living in Jamaica Queens New York, then heading to Michigan to live with her Grandmother where, as a talented athlete, she started to excel in runningā¦ even training for and having Olympic aspirations and then as a teen having to go into care as a ward of the state after her grandmotherās passing.Ā Ā Jeanette has been living in London for over 25 years and has been pursuing a career in the arts since attending Goldsmithās University (very prestigious...2024-07-231h 40Offstage Acting026: BONUSODE - "CASTING PROFILES" ā¢ The Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerActors are a rare breed of animal. Most people hate to work and have too much of it. We love to work! But. we can have a hard time finding that work. Online casting platforms are an actor's calling card, their storefront, where they market and sell their only productā¦. themselves. TodayĀ Jay Reum and Todd Kramer go over their own online profiles together. We talk about what to include, what to exclude, uploading video and audio-clips and showreels, choosing the right photos, updating all your credits and keeping your profile fresh. All of which play a par...2024-07-1655 min
Offstage Acting025: AIMEE MILES - Actor & VO Artist ā¢ The Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerAimee Miles has been 100% dedicated to her acting career since childhood. Sheās a native to Northern California, a graduate of the prestigious Wesleyan University in Connecticut, a bilingual Spanish speaker who did her thesis on Latin American Theatre under military dictatorships... no kidding! Now Aimee lives in the California's Gold Country with her family, has a home studio and she is still working out of a base in San Francisco. Aimee is the true example of someone who never sacrificed their dreams and followed their passion. Sheās got a metric ton of great advice for othe...2024-07-091h 25
Offstage Acting024: ANNA BRINDLE - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerIn this episode Jay Reum and Todd Kramer want to introduce you to the lovely London actor, Anna Brindle. Anna is a graduate of the famed ArtsEd acting school and was pushed out into the cold cruel world of struggling actors just as COVID-19 hit and lockdowns came into effect all over London and the world! Still fighting to punch her way through that insane period where everything changed for all of us, and where the entertainment industry came to a grinding halt, Anna is bouncing back! She shares with us her current status and all the details of...2024-07-021h 22
Offstage ActingOFFSTAGE ACTING - PLEASE VOTE! - British Podcast Awards ā¢ Listeners' Choice Award 2024This week we are asking our audiences to please take the time to vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice Awards 2024! It only takes 3 minutes to do online. Just follow the simple instructions and help us become the best known podcast for actors in the world! ššļøš (or at least in Britainš«
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Offstage Acting023: MATTHEW BAYLIS - Stand-Up Comedian & Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerMatthew Bayliss is a seasoned stand-up comic who has recently begun to cross-over into acting and, in this episode Jay Reum and Todd Kramer, talk about Matthewās 15 year plus stand up comedy career and track his progress on his new journey to developing his gift for cracking jokes onstage into a talent for professional acting. ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šāāļøActors are nothing without an audience.Ā So, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! šāļøPLEASE... RaTe and ReVieW! š We'd love to hear from you! Ask Jay and Todd anything you want about acting or acting related topics and we will do our bes...2024-06-181h 41
Offstage Acting022: GIDEON EMERY - Actor & VO Artist ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerThis episode, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to a strong, talented actor who knows how to hustle. And, if you want to understand how to hustle and make your talent work for you, then take a listen to this episodeās guest, Gideon Emery! ThatāsĀ a strong name; a strong name for a strong actor! Born in Windsor, England and raised in South Africa, Gideon is a highly versatile actor and voice artist renowned for his dynamic range and compelling performances. His early career included notable stage roles in South Africa, eventually leading to a succe...2024-06-111h 55
Offstage Acting021: JESSICA BECK - Podcast Producer & Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerIn this episode Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to actor, theater director and podcast producer Jessica BeckĀ who has produced numerous podcasts for The BBC, The Guardian and Bloomberg to name but a few, and has recently worked with Sir Michael Caine! She has a rich and varied background in theater study and production which has gone a long way to influence and affect how she understands audio production today. And that is why we are talking to her today, because, we want you, the listening viewer, to better appreciate how an acting background can serve t...2024-06-041h 47
Offstage Acting020: LYNDA ROOKE - Actor & Equity UK President ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerCelebrating their 20th episode Jay Reum and Todd Kramer are tickled purple to speak with Lynda Rooke, the president of Equity UK, the United Kingdom's actors trade union. Todd and Lynda are both coming hot off the heels of the annual Equity Conference 2024 held in Birmingham and there's loads to discuss! They discuss actor's rights and welfare, how the trade union works to support and benefit actors, the progress this and other unions have made thus far, and the challenges ahead. And Lynda is not only the president of Equity, she is also an actor in her...2024-05-281h 52Offstage ActingTRAILER: OFFSTAGE ACTINGLISTEN TO THE OFFSTAGE ACTING TRAILER... AND GET ACTING!2024-05-2102 min
Offstage Acting019: REBECCA JOHANNSEN - Intimacy Coordinator & Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerIn this, episode #19, the boys, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk with intimacy coordinator, Rebecca Johannsen. In case you don't know, intimacy coordination has very recently emerged as a crucial practice within the film industry, ensuring the safety, respect, and artistic integrity of productions involving intimate scenes. IOW, it's how sex scenes are planned, choreographed and shot, and Rebecca is one of the leading practioners and teachers of this important new position within the entertainment industry. One that has been dearly missing for since the filmaking was invented. Stick around for this deep-dive into on-screen intimacy! 2024-05-211h 47
Offstage Acting018: YARON MESIKA - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerYou are about to be introduced to an actor, Yaron Mesika - The Israeli/Dutchman with Tunisian roots born and raised in the Netherlands and now hustling as a actor. Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk with this focused professional, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. All the qualities you need to be a success in this game! HOMEPAGE IMDB ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šFROM THE EPISODEā¬ļø ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šāāļøActors are nothing without an audience. So, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! šāļøPLEASE... RaTe and ReVieW! š We'd love to hear from you! ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» š OF...2024-05-141h 25Offstage Acting017: BONUSODE - "COMMERCIAL ACTING" ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerHave you ever wanted to be in a TV commercial!? Ever wondered what goes into the making of television advertising and what is required of an actor? In this episode of the Offstage Acting Podcast, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum dig deep into Todd's commercial acting history and experience to uncover just what it takes to book the job! ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šFROM THE EPISODEā¬ļø ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šāāļøActors are nothing without an audience. So, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! šāļøPLEASE... RaTe and ReVieW! š We'd love to hear from you! ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» š OFFSTAGE ACTING ā¬ļø HOMEPAGE...2024-05-071h 21
Offstage Acting016: JB BLANC - Actor & VO Artist ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerIn episode 016 Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to JB Blanc, theĀ prolific, proficient, passionate, professional (and probably a plethora of other "p's" as well...) actor who has voiced over 400 video game characters during his, over 30-year-long career. CREDITS INCLUDE: ā¢ The Count of Monte CristoĀ ā¢ Tristan & Isolde ā¢ Garfield ā¢ War Dogs ā¢ Breaking Bad ā¢ Barry ā¢ Better Call Saul ā¢ OVER 300 VIDEO GAMES! HOMEPAGE IMDB ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šFROM THE EPISODEā¬ļø ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šāāļøActors are nothing without an audience. So, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! šāļøPLEASE... RaTe and ReVieW! š We'd love to he...2024-04-301h 58
Offstage Acting015: JOHNNY GUERRASIO - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerJay Reum and Todd Kramer John Guerrasio is a veteran actor with nearly 50 years experience working, training, and teaching. The New York actor who made his way to England for a job and stayed for over 30 years (where he cornered the market on playing Wise-Guys). Now he lives in Northwest Tennessee but, at 74 years young, he's still going strong as an actor, working and teaching! So, you want the real deal from a real working actor? Fuggedaboutit! This guyĀ is the real deal. IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE: Nixon's the One Toast of London Florenc Foster J...2024-04-231h 41
Offstage Acting014: MANDY PERRYMENT - Agent & Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerAmanda Perryment studied acting and entertainment in her youth at stage school. She was professional child actor who went on to do a ton of theatreā¦ all kinds of tele, and easily 100 commercials as an adult. And this all during an era when women didnāt have all of the rights and protections they have now. So, it wasnāt easy. For nearly 15 years she has been representing actors, but her experience as an actor is what elevates her and makes her a better and more understanding agent. And, not just any agent, but Todd Kramer's agent! ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šāāļøActors are nothin...2024-04-161h 34Offstage Acting013: BONUSODE - "METHOD ACTING METHODS" ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerIn this episode Jay Reum and Todd Kramer talk about some of the basics of acting training methods; where and how they started (mostly in Eastern Europe and Russia), the methodologists, creators, practitioners, and students, and how these methods have shaped and evolved our experience with performance today. Now, not all actors are followers of a methodology but many are at least exposed to traditional method acting techniques. Because, of course, it takes more than talent to be a professional... it takes training in the craft as well. Here is your primer lesson to acting methods and METHOD ACTING!2024-04-091h 29
Offstage Acting012: MARK BELTZMAN - Actor & Improviser ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerAloha! Mark Beltzman is an OG improviser with over 40 years experience on stage and screen. Mark joins the boys, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum from his sofa in paradise... Hawaii to talk about his life and times mastering the secrets of "Allowing", in acting and in life. CREDITS INCLUDE: Billy Madison Home Alone Curb Your Enthusiasm House The Wedding Singer Seinfeld Magnum P.I. CSI Hawaii Brooklyn Nine-Nine Cold Case Speed 2 Mo' Money HOMEPAGE IMDB 01:45 - ShowtimeĀ 07:53 - The Mark Beltzman ExperienceĀ (his showreel) 11:00 - Post showreel chat 12:27...2024-04-021h 13
Offstage Acting011: JOSEPH BALDERRAMA - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerTodd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to this Americanized Mexican who grew up in England... Pepe (JosĆ©) - Joseph Balderrama has a solution to your problem! CREDITS INCLUDE: Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan The Batman Ancient Empires Tad the Lost Exploerer and the Emeral Tablet Dolittle Stan and Ollie Under the Boardwalk Helldivers II The Makery Superfuse TWITTER IMDB 02:10 - Internet problems 04:40 - Todd's morning audition 10:40 - Pepe's showreel 15:25 - Post-showreel ponderings 19:17 - Fatherhood 22:12 - The name change 27:56 - Pepe's timeline 30:55 - Accents and identity 35:51 - Discovering acting 39:20 - Drama school reflections & advice 45:45...2024-03-261h 37
Offstage Acting010: MARK CIRILLO - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerCONTENT ADVISORY WARNING: This episode contains stories of sexual abuse and misconduct perpetrated by a person in a position of power. Jay Reum sits in with two old pals, Todd Kramer and Mark Cirillo as they talk about all the good, bad and ugly truths of their shared university experience as young theater students in the early 90's! This is a bold show where we lay ourselves bare for all to witness. Brace yourselves. CREDITS INCLUDE: Wet Hot American Summer How To Survive The Zombie Apocalypes Those Who Can't Walk of Shame Grey's Anatomy...2024-03-192h 08
Buy Hold SellRevolutionizing Commodity Investing: Exploring CNIC Funds' Electricity Index with Timothy KramerJoin Todd M. Schoenberger and Tobin Smith on "Buy Hold Sell" as they welcome Timothy Kramer, Founder and CEO of CNIC Funds, for an exclusive discussion on their groundbreaking approach to commodity investing. Discover how CNIC Funds is transforming the investment landscape with their innovative Electricity Index, designed to provide investors with unique opportunities in carbon neutral commodity investments. With a focus on rigorous fundamental and quantitative analysis, CNIC Funds leverages decades of industry experience to create innovative financial products tailored to investor needs. Don't miss this must-watch episode for insights into alternative investments and financial innovation....2024-03-1836 min
Offstage Acting009: KATE HANDFORD - Actor & VO Artist ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerLook ma... we're interviewing an actor from an Academy Award nominated film! In this episode, we chat with Kate Handford, known for her performance in in the film, "Poor Things" and for her narration of over 100 hundred awesome audiobooks. And boy, do Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk about a lot of things "acting" with Kate. Take notes folks! CREDITS INCLUDE: Poor Things Inside Man The Great King's Bounty II Horizon Forbidden West 50 Ways to Kill Your Lover Star Ocean: Anamnesis HOMEPAGE IMDB 03:15 - Podcast kick-off 06:10 - Audiobook difficulties2024-03-121h 35
Offstage Acting008: JAMES BABSON - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerOur interview with James Babson, a talented LA based actor and good friend of your host, Todd Kramer. James and Todd talk about their times and adventures living in Prague, Czech Republic and getting their chops in a professional working actor environment. Plenty of "up-and-coming actor" anecdotes in this episode! CREDITS INCLUDE: Hellboy Solomon Kane The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Hitler: The Rise of Evil Children of Dune The Illusionist Oliver Twist Criminal Minds Brooklyn Nine-Nine NCIS Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Transparent Silicon Valley https://www.jamesbabson.com/ 00:00 - Czech...2024-03-051h 49Offstage Acting007: BONUSODE - "AUDITIONING" (Part 2) ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerSelf-tapes, useful anecdotes,Ā and pro-tips abound in this episode of Offstage Acting. Todd Kramer and Jay Reum continue their conversation in this, part 02 on auditioning, self-tapes and more. Definitely not an episode to miss! Have a qustion for Offstage Acting? Or would you like to be or reccomend a guest for Jay and Todd to talk to? Go to https://offstageacting.com/podcast! 1:30 - Shirts 2:31 - Audtioning outfits 5:46 - Audition outfitĀ mistakes 8:44 - It's all a numbers game 12:02 - Self-tape regulations 15:00 - The regulation terms...2024-02-2755 minOffstage Acting006: BONUSODE - "AUDITIONING" (Part 1) ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerTodd Kramer and Jay Reum discuss the practice, procedure, problems, and progress inĀ self-taping, castings and auditioning. This two-part episode goes on and on (and on... hence the two parts!) about the casting process. If you're looking for insight from professional actors, you've come to the right place! 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Podcast kick-off 04:50 - Todd's 2nd favorite movie 08:06 - Todd's favorite genre 10:30 - Sitting still is hard for Jay 12:10 - New Tech! 15:20 - PRO-TIP: Tech 18:38 - Self Tapes 21:20 - Talking about C...2024-02-2051 min
Marc KramerTodd Finkle author of "Warren Buffet - Investor and Entrepreneur"Todd Finkle author of "Warren Buffet - Investor and Entrepreneur" by Marc Kramer2024-02-191h 03
Offstage Acting005: ACTORS NEWS - "Primordial News" ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerJay Reum and Todd Kramer talk about all the news that's fit to print. And a lot of it that isn't! It's Academy Awards time and the nominees have just been announced. Plus, we talk talk their way through the deep waters of the movement to regulate self-tapes, the "tax on hope" debate around online casting portals and so much more! 02:30 - First "quack" of the show 03:30 - International Day of Acting 04:23 - What's new with Jay 06:30 - Jay Genie 07:10 - What's up with Todd Ā 08:45 - Todd s...2024-02-131h 21
Offstage Acting004: INA MARIE SMITH - Actor & VO Artist ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerIn this episode Jay and Todd talk with their buoyantly lovely guest, Ina Marie Smith as she talks of her journey to becoming an actor, mother and boss starting from her quiet roots in Missouri to landing in big ol' Londontown. https://www.inamariesmith.com/ CREDITS INCLUDE: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 King's Bounty 2 Aether Gazer Jungle Beat: The Movie Arknights Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space Hitman 2 Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire 50 Ways to Kill Your Lover Chaos Theory ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» AS DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW Mindset by Dr. Carol S Dweck PhDĀ (Amazon Link)Ā 2024-02-061h 24
Offstage Acting003: NIGEL BARBER - Actor ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerTodd Kramer and Jay Reum converse with actorĀ Nigel Barber about his 50 years in the acting craft and profession and have a great time doing it! We discuss discuss the span of his career spanning 5 decades! CREDITS INCLUDE: The Crown 007 - Spectre Roboshark Captain Laserhwak: A Blook Dragon Remix Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation You, Me and the Apocalypse 50 Ways to Kill Your Lover Partisan Firequake Hatfields & McCoys Baywatch ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» https://nigelbarber.com https://youtube.com/@MrTona94 ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» 00:00 - Prologue 02:58 - Todd talks upgraded tech 07:03 - The entrance of Nigel Barber 10:44...2024-01-301h 31Offstage Actingšļø002 | Bonusode: DIY Studios, Bleeps, & Jayās Last NameIn this early Bonusode of Offstage Acting, host Todd Kramer and his sidekick Jay Reum go full behind-the-scenes ā literally. Jayās moving flats in London, setting up a new home studio, and Toddās... questioning his last name pronunciation. š¦š¤ They dive into how actors can build solid home recording setups without breaking the bank ā with tips on acoustic treatment, mic upgrades, interface options, and finding peace in the chaos. Thereās laughter, a bit of tech talk, and a whole lot of real actor energy. This is what happens when two performers hit record with no script, no guest, and no clear end...2024-01-2354 min
Offstage Acting001: THE PILOT ā¢ Offstage Acting Podcast with Todd KramerTodd Kramer and Jay Reum kick off their first, pilot episode of the Offstage Acting Podcast with technical problems, uncertainty and churlish giggling. However, they quickly manage to pull out of the nose dive and fly through almost one full, fun-filled hour of acting insights about acting, for actors, and for anyone who wants to "get acting!" ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» AS DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW Watch Jay in... GRINDER ! (Amazon link) ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā»=ā» šāāļøActors are nothing without an audience. So,Ā THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! šāļøPlease, rAtE and ReVieW! š We'd love to hear from you! Have a qustion for Offstage Acting? Or...2024-01-1656 min
The Plaid Pilot Podcast: Aviation Training and MoreRevisiting A Haunted Aviation MuseumSend us a textFor this weekās Halloween special we are revisiting an old episode where I got to talk to Barb Kramer from the haunted Kansas Aviation Museum. We talk about the history of the museum and aviation in Kansas, and Barb shares some ghost stories from her time as Director of Operations.Kansas Aviation Museum Website: https://kansasaviationmuseum.org/Kansas Aviation Museum Facebook: https://facebook.com/kansasaviationmuseum/Email Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comFind Me on Instagram: @theplaidpilotMusic by Monday Hopes and SoundGalleryBy2023-10-3151 min
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer PodcastsTalking Shop EP5: Why NFTs; why now?Josh Todd, Giulia Maienza and George McCubbin join Aoife Xuereb to discuss the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) marketplace in the consumer sector ā from fine wine and fashion to enhancing the customer experience.
They explain how types of marketplaces work, whether that be trading NFT-linked physical products or digital assets in the real world or the metaverse. Commercial legal considerations include IP, standardized licensing terms, anti-counterfeiting measures, financial services regulation regimes, advertising laws and consumer protections.
Even if NFTs are not part of your strategy, recent legal action underlines the importance of protecting your brand and customers from third party behaviour ā our team...2023-07-1131 min
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Late last year, the NFT space got a shock when prominent New York art...2023-05-0906 min
Whats the Story - der Fotografie-PodcastEpisode 51 - Fotografie ist Jazz. Deep-Talk mit Mischa LorenzĆber Fotografie, Musik und Wandtattoos im Hotelzimmer
Wir treffen Mischa Lorenz in Essen im Sheraton. Die Sonne kommt raus und der Ruhrpott zeigt sich von seiner schƶnsten Seite. Mischa ist Fotograf aus Berlin, eigentlich kommt er nur 15 Kilometer weit "wech" von Essen - aus Bochum. Genauso wie David.
In Episode 51 sprechen wir Ć¼ber Hotelleben und Wandtattoos, Ć¼ber Musik und Ćberforderung. Und Ć¼ber Jazz. Viel SpaĆ beim Hƶren!
Das ist Mischa Lorenz
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Das ist Mischa Lorenz
https://mischalorenz.de
Das ist Todd Hido
http://www.toddhido...2023-04-071h 32
Marc KramerTodd Kashdan author of "The Art of Insubordination"Todd Kashdan author of "The Art of Insubordination" by Marc Kramer2023-02-061h 01
Saturdays with KramerSaturdays with Kramer 1/28 - Kansas City Royals are making money movesThe times are changing for the Royals as they trade Michael A Taylor and Adalberto Mondesi in the same week. I discussed how banning the shift in the upcoming season is a good thing for baseball, Scott Rolen elected into the MLB Hall of Fame, Todd Helton deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, we went around the MLB, and WWE Royal Rumble.Ā 2023-01-2848 minThe Plaid Pilot Podcast: Aviation Training and MoreA Haunted Aviation Museum!Send us a textFor this weekās Halloween special, I get to talk to Barb Kramer from the haunted Kansas Aviation Museum. We talk about the history of the museum and aviation in Kansas, and Barb shares some ghost stories from her time as Director of Operations. Kansas Aviation Museum Website: https://kansasaviationmuseum.org/Kansas Aviation Museum Facebook: https://facebook.com/kansasaviationmuseum/Email Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comFind Me on Instagram: @theplaidpilotMusic by Monday Hopes and SoundGalleryBy2022-10-2747 min
The Municipal Arborist12 - Todd Kramer - Kramer Tree SpecialistsThanks to this episodes sponsor: https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-PodcastFor the 12thĀ episode I sit down with Todd Kramer from Kramer Tree Specialists and discuss the trajectory of arboricultural training over the past 3 decades, public speaking, TCIA, the use of cranes in tree removal and many other industry related topics.Ā Learn more about his company here: https://kramertree.com/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/(ISA CEU'S are no longer offered on older episodes)2022-02-131h 24