Inside Acting

In Episode 175, AJ, Trev, and actors Helenna Santos, Joe Karam, Ben Whitehair, and Jasmin Bristow complete their annual recap – the career highs, lows, and lessons learned in 2014: personally, spiritually, financially, the whole shebang. Total running time: 38:18.

In Episode 174, AJ, Trev, and actors  Helenna Santos, Joe Karam, Ben Whitehair, and Jasmin Bristow continue to recap the career highs, lows, and lessons learned in 2014: personally, spiritually, financially – the whole shebang. Total running time: 56:52.

In Episode 173, AJ and Trev are joined by actors Helenna Santos, Joe Karam, Ben Whitehair, and Jasmin Bristow to recap the career highs, lows, and lessons learned in 2014. Total running time: 44:26.

In Episode 172, Trev hosts live with pre-recorded support form AJ – chatting about everything from Trev shooting his second short script, to both on their recent “booking the office” moments, to getting proactive with personal finances, to the ever more prolific internet TV show model and the recent Sony hack.  Then they roll second and final part of their chat with actor / writer / performer Dael Orlandersmith (Yellowman, Bones, Forever) to chat about process, culture, and how art affects everything we do. Total running time: 50:48.

In Episode 171, Trev and AJ chat about AJ’s first feature film debut, Trev’s recent goal and upcoming short, and share some thoughts on where to live in L.A. – and the three pillars to consider: a recharge zone, and an art / business focus balance. Then they sit down for their first ever bi-coastal Skype interview with actor / writer / performer Dael Orlandersmith (Yellowman, Bones, Forever) to chat about process, culture, and how art affects everything we do. Total running time: 1:05:35.

In Episode 170, Trev and AJ chat about AJ’s recent musical reading – and why it’s a good idea to do readings, paid or not – as well as share their thoughts on what does and doesn’t make for a compelling reel (and there’s a homework assignment snuck in there). Then the IAP vaults open with a flourish to release Part 2 of the long-ago interview with actor J.K. Simmons (The Closer, Juno, Whiplash). Total running time: 1:00:17.

In Episode 169, AJ talks about his three new NYC ‘thrival’ jobs, Trev shares a weekly formula he’s discovered, and the two open up the IAP vault to revisit Part 1 of their long-ago chat with actor J.K. Simmons (The Closer, Juno, Whiplash). Total running time: 1:00:10.

In Episode 168, Trev and AJ talk about the hustle that never goes away, building the artist/agent relationship, and one reason it’s a good idea to join a theatre company (and why being non-equity in L.A. is a non-issue if you just want to get on stage). Then Trev sits down for the final part of his chat with actress Noree Victoria about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 54:45.

In Episode 167, Trev and AJ chat about how being a multi-hyphenate (i.e actor/filmmaker) can help or hinder your career, and wax a bit more philosophical on auditions versus meetings before Trev sits down with actress Noree Victoria for Part 2 of their conversation about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 54:08.

In Episode 166, Trev and AJ chat about loyalty versus business (and how that can sometimes be a tough – but necessary – pill to swallow) and the power of owning our imperfections. Then Trev sits down with actress Noree Victoria for Part 1 of their conversation about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 59:37.

In Episode 165, Trev and AJ pit the LA musical theatre scene against the NYC scene, get schooled on why it's *really* called a "step and repeat," and chat about freelancing with multiple representation versus creating a strategy with a committed team (single representation). Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actress and content creator Brea Grant (Heroes, Friday Night Lights, Dexter). Best. Interview series. Ever. Total running time: 1:01:22.

In Episode 164, Trev and AJ share some exciting podcast news, as well as the release of recent IAP guest Joshua Caldwell’s recent feature film (IAP listener discount alert!). AJ recounts his hunt for the perfect thrival job, his recent auditions, and what a “JAM” session is. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of 3-part chat with actor / writer / producer Brea Grant (Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Heroes) on her unlikely journey as an actress, writer, and producer. Total running time: 53:43. 

In Episode 163, Trev and AJ chat about setting goals versus solving problems, how to shift the way the industry sees you, and why we should all take everything – every award, criticism, and bit of feedback – with a grain of salt. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his 3-part chat with actor / writer / producer Brea Grant (Dexter, Friday Night Lights) on her unlikely journey as an actress, writer, and producer. Total running time: 1:11:59. (34.6 MB)

In Episode 162, Trev and AJ recap AJ’s experience at the People’s Climate March and hash out a strategy for building targeted relationships with casting offices – in the context of (dun dun dun) paid casting director workshops. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his conversation with filmmaker Eric England (Contracted, Madison County), to chat about emotional and career longevity. Total running time: 1:03:36.

In Episode 161, Trev and AJ dig delve into what "inner peace" looks and feels like in an industry of ups and downs, explore whether it's age or education, and chat about the freedom it can bring to the room, the work, and relationships. Then Trev sits down with for Part 2 of his chat with filmmaker Eric England (Contracted, Madison County), to chat about the ins and outs of financing a first film, and tackling the distribution beast. Total running time: 1:10:11.

In Episode 160, Trev and AJ chat more about self-taping do’s and don’ts and how (and why) to consciously change your strategy when something isn’t working (homework alert!), as well as share a listener e-mail about the importance of “going where the fear is” and cultivating the muscle of coming from a “both and” mindset. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his chat with filmmaker Eric England (Contracted, Madison County), on his unlikely journey from sports enthusiast to indie horror filmmaker success story. Total running time: 1:19:59.

In Episode 159, Trev and AJ follow the conversation wherever it goes – chatting just a little bit more about the California-versus-New York City mindset, about mindset and the Zen that comes with knowing your goals and your brand, about how cultivating presence may be the most important thing you can do as an actor, and share an easy little tip for building a long list of fruitful relationships stoopidfast. Then AJ sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actor Ryan McCartan (Liv and Maddie, Royal Pains) about his journey, mindset, and ongoing success. Total running time: 1:23:59.

In Episode 158, Trev and AJ chat about another piece of the New-York-versus-Los-Angeles puzzle, AJ’s upcoming short film project (surprise!), and why when things are “slow,” it’s the best time to be setting up those dominoes. Then AJ sits down for the second part of his 3-part chat with actor Ryan McCartan (Liv and Maddie, Royal Pains) about his journey. Total running time: 1:20:00.

In Episode 157, Trev and AJ chat about the value (and non-value) of self-submitting, the Los Angeles mindset versus the New York City mindset, and get socialist about the library. Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his chat with actor Ryan McCartan (Live and Maddie, Royal Pains) on the journey, the life, and the value of “testing.” Total running time: 1:21:15.

In Episode 156, Trev and AJ chat about the CA drought, dig deeper into the "take no prisoners" mindset, and Trev responds to a listener voicemail about handling the medical debt thing. Then they sit down for Part 2 of their chat with the inimitable Colleen 'The Communicatrix' Wainwright – doing further down the rabbit hole of effective communication, marketing, and social media practices.Total running time: 1:14:32.