Inside Acting

Happy 2013! In Episode 092, Trev and AJ have a quick catch up before responding to a few listener questions about day jobs and competition vs paying it forward, then jump into Part 1 of a not-to-be-missed chat with actor/writer/filmmaker Blake Robbins. Total running time: 1:08:30.

In Episode 091, Trev flies short and sweet to make way for a full size interview with cinematographer/editor/producer Miguel Amodio. Total running time: 1:08:00.

In Episode 090, Trev and AJ sit down with actor-turned-producer and life/career coach Ryan Basham for an epic hour-plus of inspiration and motivation. Total running time: 1:09:58.

In Episode 089, AJ recaps his experience on the set of Broken Horses and Trev shares some (more!) great news about his short film Donor. Then they wax philosophical on what it is to "create an experience" as an actor and AJ responds to a listener voicemail about some of the ins and outs of equity theatre before Trev sits down for the second of his 2-part nuts-and-bolts chat with actor Jen Lilley (General Hospital). Total running time: 1:09:17.

In Episode 088, Trev and AJ chat about the goods and evils of actors vs. credit cards, recap AJ's first day of shooting, and respond to listener questions about accents and the unions. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of a 2-part chat with working actor Jen Lilley (General Hospital). Total running time: 1:16:53.

In Episode 087, Trev and AJ continue to talk MITT (sorry everyone) and do the weekly catch up — in which AJ shares some majorly awesome news. Then they sit down for the final piece of their 3-part chat with New York Times bestselling writer Matt Logelin about what it's like to have his (heartbreaking and) personal story turned into a Lifetime movie. Total running time: 1:02:35.

In Episode 086, Trev and AJ recap their weeks, chatting about repeat business, AJ's last-minute cramming session for an understudy role at Boston Court, and more about the why's and why nots behind — le sigh — casting director workshops. Then the two sit down with New York Times bestselling writer Matt Logelin for the second of a 3-part conversation about what it's like to have his (heartbreaking and) personal story turned into a Lifetime movie. Total running time: 1:12:06.

In Episode 085, Trev and AJ chat about the indie feature film they're shooting — PRODIGAL SON — sticking to their guns once they've set their intention, and how to (*if* to) publicize projects that, well, might kinda suck a little bit. Then they sit down with New York Times best-selling writer Matt Logelin for Part 1 of a 3-part conversation about what it's like to have his personal story turned into a Lifetime movie. Total running time: 1:09:22.

In Episode 084, Trev and AJ recap talk more MITT (it's just been that great for them) and respond to a few listener questions before sitting down for the third and final part of their chat with actor Woody Schultz (Avatar, Beowulf, The Polar Express, How I Met Your Mother) to wrap up their talk on motion capture ("mocap"), voiceover, the unions, and why Woody hasn't had the need for a thrival job in 10+ years. How about them apples? Total running time: 59:26.

In Episode 083, Trev flies solo, keeping it short and… well, just short before he and AJ sit down for Part 2 of their 3-part chat with actor Woody Schultz (Avatar, Beowulf, The Polar Express, How I Met Your Mother) for an insider's look at the unions — what they do, what they stand for, why they rock, and how to get involved — before digging into his experience as a motion capture ("mocap") actor. Total running time: 36:28.

In Episode 082: Trev shares some more cool news about his short film Donor while AJ preps for his first *official* VO audition meeting. Then the two of them respond to a listener voicemail before sitting down with actor actor Woody Schultz (Avatar, Beowulf, The Polar Express, How I Met Your Mother) — the true "guy behind the guy" — to chat about his journey from actor to production assistant… and back to actor again in Part 1 of an epic 3-parter on self-educating, building careers that last, when and why you should join the unions, and what it's like working in motion capture ("mocap"). Total running time: 54:11.

In Episode 081, Trev and AJ chat about AJ's budding computer consultation startup, and Trev's first face-to-face encounter with M.I.T.T. — and (spoiler alert) the rabbit hole goes kinda deep. Then they sit down with Mad Men actor Darren Pettie for the second part of their chat about his unlikely journey to Hollywood, and how he keeps on keeping on. Total running time: 51:05.

In Episode 080, Trev and AJ chat about the power of saying no (so long as it's not coming from a place ego — and is aligned with the larger vision for your life), as well the one thing that instantly takes you from amateur to pro status: shipping. Then they sit down with Mad Men actor Darren Pettie for Part 1 of a 2-part chat about his unlikely journey to Hollywood. Total running time: 53:06.

In Episode 079, Trev and AJ dissect the delicate (and powerful!) art of 'leveling up' in an acting career — and all the armchair psychology that entails — before sitting down for Part 2 of their fantastic chat with actor/producer/marketing specialist Emily Grace. Total running time: 1:02:31.

In Episode 078, Trev and AJ recap AJ's recent gig in Australia and Trev's recent non-gig in Vermont. Then Trev sits down with actor/producer/marketing specialist Emily Grace for part 1 of a great 2-part chat on defining and marketing an acting career. Total running time: 53:55.

Trev flies solo in Episode 077, keeping it short and sweet before he and AJ sit down for Part 2 of their chat with filmmaker Ryan Sage. Total running time: 30:38.

Trev and AJ chat about the crucial-ness of staying in (artistic) shape, the crucial-ness of having a second, sustainable, and enjoyable source of income, and why committed action is better than coffee. Then they sit down with filmmaker Ryan Sage  for Part 1 of their chat about unconventional ways to make kickass films on a budget — and how Ryan's first feature, "A Big Love Story" (formerly "Worth the Weight") all started with a CraigsList ad. Total running time: 1:09:58.

In Episode 075, Trev and AJ dish about confidence, ease, authenticity, and other actor essential in-the-room intangibles, respond to a listener voicemail about minor markets (thanks for the call Erica!), and then sit down with Colleen "The Communicatrix" Wainwright for Part 2 of a fantastic conversation the possibilities and pitfalls of marketing, relationship building, and - of course - communicating. Total running time: 56:58.

In Episode 074 Trev flies solo, giving a brief audio tour of the newly-tweaked Inside Acting website and sharing a few details of what's in the works before sitting down for Part 1 of his chat withColleen "The Communicatrix" Wainwright. Total running time: 43:05.

In Episode 73, Trev and AJ do their weekly catch up and share a few lessons learned before going deeper down the rabbit hole with acting coach/filmmaker Anthony Meindl for Part 2 of their noodle-baking interview. Total running time: 1:05:07.