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Tipsy Casting

Jessica Sherman and Jenn Presser

Spilling the tea... nay wine on what really goes on behind casting our favorite films and tv shows from our real-life experiences and stories.

tv & film

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01:12:08

17. A Discussion with Actor & Writer: Neal Bledsoe

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2023/08/10

Neal Bledsoe is an actor, writer, and journalist from Seattle. He is perhaps best known for his work on the small screen, including Shameless, Man In The High Castle, Ugly Betty, Smash, The Mysteries of Laura, and many more, including the odd turn as a Hallmark prince. On the big screen, he has appeared in a few blink-and-you-miss-them-types of roles in major studio films and received several awards for his work in independent cinema. He is also a journalist, whose work has appeared in the pages of

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01:06:53

16. Actors and the SAG-AFTRA Strike with Strike...

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2023/08/03

Audrey Moore is an actress living and working in Los Angeles. She can be seen in leading and recurring roles on many tv shows including Better Call Saul, Dopesick, Godless, Dirty John, and many more. She is also the host of the popular podcast, Audrey Helps Actors Podcast! A trusted source in the community, Audrey Moore joins Jess and Jenn to talk openly about the current SAG-AFTRA strike which started at 12:01am on Friday, July 13th 2023. They touch on Audrey's journey as an actor, how she

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01:19:32

15. Cocktails with Casting: Amanda Lenker Doyle

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2023/07/27

Amanda Lenker Doyle is an award winning Casting Director and a self proclaimed treasure hunter. Obsessed with all things shimmery and bright, she has dedicated her life to the hunt for gems, jewels…and actors. Amanda has been working in film and television casting for over 17 years. In 2022, her short film PLEASE HOLD was nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category! Some additional favorite credits to date include R#J, which swept Sundance and SXSW in 2021, BLACK-ISH &

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00:57:34

14. An Actor's Journey with Danielle Macdonald

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2023/07/20

Danielle Macdonald was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. At the age of 18, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. Audiences know Danielle for her breakout role as ‘Patti’ in Fox Searchlight’s PATTI CAKE$as well as the title character opposite Jennifer Aniston in DUMPLIN’. She also stars in the romantic comedy FALLING FOR FIGARO from director Ben Lewin which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in the Industry Selects section. Macdonald stars alongside Jamie Dornan in the new

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00:59:21

13. An Insightful Conversation with Mindset Coach &...

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2023/07/13

Joe Towne is a Los Angeles based performer, award-winning writer, director, and teacher. 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, Hilary Swank, Rebel Wilson, and he most recently starred as the lead in The Art of Christmas. He's worked as an audition and acting coach and teacher at one of the top

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00:52:27

12. An Actor's Journey with Sarah Shahi

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2023/07/05

Sarah Shahi is an American actress and former model and Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. You have seen her starring in series like Alias, The L Word, Fairly Legal, Person of Interest and the Rookie. Most recently, Sarah can be seen starring in the Netflix series "Sex/Life", as the female lead in the DC tent-pole film Black Adam and the highly anticipated Amazon adaptation Red, White, and Royal Blue set to release on August 11, 2023. In this episode Sarah and Jessica reunite after their initial

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00:44:44

11. #auditionsarework — A Casting Director's Thoughts...

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2023/06/28

In this episode, Jess and Jenn discuss their wine of the week and the Pay for Self Tapes campaign as the main topic. They explain the origin of the #auditionsarework movement, which is mainly based on a clause in the SAG-AFTRA contract that requires paid auditions. As Casting Directors, they act as messengers from the higher-ups at studios and production companies, giving them a unique insight into the potential consequences of the movement's success. Jess and Jenn put it all out on the table

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00:56:48

10. Casting Director’s Relationships in the Industry:...

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2023/06/21

Peter Lawson is a seasoned entertainment industry professional who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in directing, producing, and acting. He worked with our very own Jenn Presser on the film "ALICE" starring Keke Palmer and Common. Lawson got his start with First Look Pictures, Miramax Films, and The Weinstein Company, and has worked on several high-profile films, including The Iron Lady, Killing Them Softly, Spotlight, and John Wick. Today, he runs his own production company

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00:44:19

9. Casting's Relationship with Producers, Getting...

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2023/06/14

In this episode, Jess and Jenn explore the ins and outs of casting's relationship with producers. They share compelling personal anecdotes of producers who had their back during the casting process, as well as ways that producers could have been a bigger ally to Casting Directors in pre-production. They also give their advice on what aspiring Casting Directors should include in their contracts so they aren't taken advantage of, including consulting deals, active casting deals, and a right of

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00:46:23

8. Exploring the World of Film Festivals: Tales from...

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2023/06/07

Jenn recently attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time and has plenty to share about her experience. Jess also opens up about her own festival experiences, and the two discuss all the different ways to approach festivals — including networking, pitching projects, attending panels, and connecting with fellow filmmakers. They explore the importance of forming connections with industry professionals and making genuine friends in the process. Tune in to get a Casting Director's

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00:58:00

7. Casting Director’s Relationships in the Industry:...

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2023/05/31

Eleanor "Elle" Cairns is a Talent Manager/Agent at 42 Management & Production, a fully integrated management and production company with offices in London and Los Angeles. The company produces film, television, and content, and represents actors, writers, directors, comedians, presenters, producers, casting directors, and media book rights. In this sit down with Jess and Jenn, Elle discusses the current climate of the industry, the differences between the UK and the US in terms of

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00:02:09

A Brief Interlude & Cocktail Connoisseurs Unite:...

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2023/05/24

Welcome to Tipsy Casting, the podcast where we take our drinks seriously and our life in casting even more seriously. Unfortunately, we don't have a full episode for you today due to some scheduling conflicts (what, with Jenn being at the Cannes Film Festival for the first time and all), but we promise to be back soon with more exciting content. In the meantime, we want to hear from you! Do you have a favorite cocktail recipe that you want to share? We're looking for new drinks to try and

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00:58:56

6. Breaking Down the Casting Life (Part 1A): with...

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2023/05/17

In Part 2 of this 3-Part series on Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn are breaking down the casting life. In this episode, they sit down with Manager Louise Keshaviah worked with Gersh as a talent agent for 10 years and moved to Echo Lake Entertainment where she is now a manager. With her cup of coffee in hand, Louise sits down with Jenn and Jess to learn about why she made the decision to be work on the representation side over the casting side, how she looks for talent in the post-pandemic digital age,

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01:04:17

5. Writers and the WGA Strike with Strike Captain,...

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2023/05/11

You may know Brigitte Muñoz Liebowitz from her work on People of Earth, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Cigarette Candy, Abby's, Diary of a Future President, and One Day at a Time. A prolific writer, producer, and showrunner, Brigitte joins Jess and Jenn to talk openly about the current Writer's Guild of America strike, which started at 12:01 am on May 2nd, 2023. They touch on what Brigitte feels are some of the key demands of the strike, why she is so proud the Writer's Guild, and when she thinks

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00:49:06

4. Breaking Down the Casting Life (Part 1): Casting...

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2023/05/04

In Part 1 of this 3-Part series on Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn are breaking down the casting life. They are opening the curtain on all things Casting Director related, and inviting their listeners in to learn more about the casting process within the ins and outs of the industry. In this episode, they discuss the relationships between Casting Directors and agents or managers, cultivating a decades-long career, and what they wish agents would do better. They even shout out some actors who blew them

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00:53:01

3. Slow Your Horses for "Slow Horses" Star...

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2023/04/26

Christopher Chung is an Australian native who relocated to the United Kingdom in early 2012. He has worked in theatre, film and TV, alongside institutions such as the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, and various stages on the West End. From Heathers the Musical on the stage, to Horizon Forbidden West in voice over, to Slow Horses on your Apple TV+ screen, Christopher is a prolific working actor. Today he joins Jenn and Jess to discuss his journey, booking a series regular role, and how the

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00:50:44

2. The Current State of Affairs of Casting and "The...

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2023/04/19

Jess and Jenn sit down with their wine of the week in hand to dissect everything that is going on in the casting community. The recent controversy with self-tapes and Casting Directors has caused an industry upheaval, affecting Casting Directors both small and large. With so many projects going to the same select high-volume casting offices, they tackle the issue of qualifying for health insurance and being able to provide for one's associates. They also open up about the tremendous amount of

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00:49:49

1. Get to Know Your Tipsy Casting Directors

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2023/04/14

In the very first episode of Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn sit down with their wine in hand to talk about what has led them to this moment. Despite not having known each other long, the two connected deeply online in the last few years. They each create content around casting, and together, they aim to continue to inform others on the realities on what casting actually does. They each open up about their Casting Director journey, some of their favorite casting stories, and what they hope to

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00:00:55

Introducing Tipsy Casting!

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2023/04/05

Jessica Sherman, CSA, and Jenn Presser, CSA, come together in this brand new podcast dedicated to spilling the tea... nay, the wine...on what really goes on behind the casting curtain. Their favorite cocktails in hand, plenty of behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories to share, and an immense love of actors and casting, Jess and Jenn will explore the ins and outs of the entertainment industry. With their years of experience, they aim to reveal all they can about casting, giving everyone a full picture

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