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01:05:19

RERUN | Sarah Drew: Champagne Celebrations

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2026/07/14

Multi-hyphenate actor, producer, writer, and director, Sarah Drew is best known for playing 'Dr. April Kepner' for nine seasons on the hit ABC series "Grey's Anatomy" and Hannah Rogers in Warner Bros' "Everwood". Her recent TV credits include Freeform's hit series "Cruel Summer" which was the recipient of the Hollywood Critics Association Award for Best Cable Drama Series, and the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series "Amber Brown," written, directed and produced by Bonnie Hunt. Sarah released four

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53:57

RERUN | Tom Pelphrey: Master Work at PLAY

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2026/07/07

Tom was born and raised in New Jersey. He grew up in the town of Howell, where he attended the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Howell High School. Upon graduation, he attended Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University (obtaining a BFA in acting), where he also had the opportunity to study Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre in London, England. Tom's first professional job was on the long-running CBS daytime show Guiding Light. During the two and a half years he was on the show, he was

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01:09:38

RERUN | Monica Barbaro: Never Stop Being A Student

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2026/06/30

Monica Barbaro can soon be seen starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Netflix's global spy-adventure/comedy series, FUBAR, out May 25th. The duo play a father and daughter who, after learning the other has secretly been working as a CIA operative for years, are forced to team up and tackle some difficult family dynamics. Barbaro recently gained recognition for her role as 'Phoenix' in Paramount's blockbuster sequel, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, which was awarded Best Picture by the National Board of

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01:13:42

RERUN | Patrick Adams: Navigating the Changing Waves...

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2026/06/23

For seven seasons Patrick J. Adams has charmed audiences worldwide, as Mike Ross in USA's hit drama, "Suits," a role which garnered him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. Adams took on the role of Major John Glenn in the Nat Geo/Disney + original series, "The Right Stuff." With Zoe Saldana & Jason Isaacs, Adams starred in the 2014 television miniseries "Rosemary's Baby" directed by Agnieska Holland. Additional

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01:07:51

ABUBAKAR SALIM: Trusting His Instinct Booked Ridley...

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2026/06/16

Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Abubakar Salim, an actor who at just 16, gave himself a life-altering ultimatum: break into the National Youth Theatre or join the Army. From that high-stakes beginning, Abubakar has navigated the industry by constantly chasing the raw, unpolished instinct of his younger self. He shares how this philosophy carried him through a grueling nine-round audition process for Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves and eventually into the world of House of the

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59:37

JONNY COYNE: The Resilience Behind Hollywood's...

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2026/06/09

Today we're diving into the incredible journey of Johnny Coyne, an actor who traveled from the rugged mountains of Cyprus to the legendary sets of the Star Wars universe. Known for his "great face" and iconic turns as authoritarian villains in The Blacklist, Preacher, and Alcatraz, Johnny pulls back the curtain on the "panic" and imposter syndrome that still fuel his craft today. We explore how a RADA-trained talent who once packed shelves at Toys "R" Us transitioned from "unconsciously unskilled"

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09:37

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Write Your Way In — Why Creating...

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2026/06/03

Dan Perrault was sharing a bedroom with four other guys in Los Angeles when he decided to stop waiting for the industry to hand him an invitation — and start writing his own. This week, inspired by the co-creator of American Vandal and Peabody Award winner, we're breaking down why creating your own content is no longer a backup plan — it's THE plan. We talk about what Dan's YouTube-to-Netflix pipeline really teaches us about getting yourself on camera without permission, why original content stops

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01:00:57

DAN PERRAULT: Writing Your Way In

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2026/06/02

How do you go from sharing a cramped Los Angeles bedroom with four other guys to landing a full series order from Netflix off a single pitch? In today's episode, we sit down with Dan Perrault, the visionary co-creator of the hit mockumentary American Vandal and the series Players, to explore his incredible journey from producing viral YouTube sketches to becoming a major showrunner and actor. Dan pulls back the curtain on the "streaming gold rush" that launched his career, the high-stakes crunch to

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01:09:12

MARGOT BINGHAM: Befriending the Jitters

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2026/05/26

From the streets of Pittsburgh to the high-stakes stages of Broadway and HBO, join us for an electrifying look into the career of Margot Bingham. Margot shares the raw story of moving to New York City with a 12-month ultimatum from her parents, only to beat the odds by becoming the only person booked from an open call of 5,000 hopefuls for Rent. We'll dive deep into her breakout role as a singer and actor on Boardwalk Empire, her experience working with the legendary Spike Lee on She's Gotta Have

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14:10

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The Bold Swing That Books the Room

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2026/05/20

Devan Chandler Long said it plainly — "It's embarrassing not to go for it. Because if you don't commit 100%, you fail 100%." This week we get brutally honest about the subtle ways actors hold back without even realizing it — the bold choice quietly walked back mid-scene, the perfectly safe take that lands like a thud — and we break down three specific things to check before you ever hit record. The bold swings that miss are never failures. They're the data that eventually books the room. This one is

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53:54

DEVAN CHANDLER LONG: Not Playing It Safe Landed Him...

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2026/05/19

Get ready for a wild ride with today's guest, Devan Chandler Long, the hilarious heart behind the Viking "Thorfinn" on CBS's Ghosts. In this episode, Devan shares the eerie psychic prediction that saw him playing a Viking weeks before the audition for Ghosts even existed, plus the manifestation games he and his friends used to call in his breakout role. From his "cooking" philosophy of acting to the chaotic, joy-filled energy of working alongside a world-class comedy ensemble, Devan pulls back the

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10:22

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Borrow Brilliance... Again

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2026/05/13

Tonatiuh said it plainly, "My naturalism comes because I rehearse the shit out of it so that every movement feels a little bit freer." This week, inspired by his raw and unfiltered journey from years of valley moments to starring opposite Jennifer Lopez and landing Netflix's second most-watched film of all time, we're talking about one of the most powerful and most overlooked ways to level up your craft - watching great actors work in real time and borrowing their brilliance. Right now inside Self

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01:17:04

TONATIUH: Choreographing the Camera

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2026/05/12

Today, we are joined by the incredibly candid Tonatiuh, whose journey from years of uncertainty and hard-fought perseverance to starring opposite Jennifer Lopez is a testament to resilience, belief, and radical persistence. We dive into the "artistic altitude" of a career that spans from a grueling audition process for Kiss of the Spider Woman to navigating the high-stakes "scramble" of Hollywood publicity and the "valley moments" in between. Tonatiuh pulls back the curtain on the mental health toll

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Stop Presenting - Start Finding

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2026/05/06

In this episode, John Magaro said it plainly — "Up until then, I think I was presenting what I thought they wanted." And then he stopped. And everything changed. This week we pull from one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this podcast to break down the difference between delivering a performance and actually finding one — and why the actors who allow themselves to be surprised are always the ones who surprise everyone watching. Plus, Self Tape May starts TOMORROW — and there is

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07:20

JOHN MAGARO: The Voyeuristic Actor

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2026/05/05

Welcome to an unforgettable episode where we dive deep into the "lottery" of the acting world with the remarkably talented John Magaro. Join us as John reveals how he transitioned from the "analytical bullshit" of conservatory training to a career defined by honesty and discovery, sharing the stage with icons like Nathan Lane and navigating the high-stakes sets of The Big Short and Orange is the New Black. John also shares how he revolutionized his own process by self-taping long before it was the

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07:44

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The Audition IS The Job

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2026/04/29

In this episode, Conor Leslie said it simply — "I don't know who they're gonna hire. I'm just going to do what I feel I want do." This week we combine her hard-won wisdom with Richie Moriarty's game-changing mindset shift to break down what it really means to walk in already decided — and why Self Tape May, now in its last week, is the place to build that muscle before your next life-changing audition. 🎬 Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to

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01:17:18

CONOR LESLIE: Dance for You, Not for Them

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2026/04/28

Today, we are joined by the incredibly versatile Conor Leslie, an actress with two decades of experience who is pulling back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of the film industry. In this episode, we dive deep into the ultimate "actor's nightmare"—stepping into the lead role of a high-concept, found-footage film with virtually zero prep time and finding a way to thrive under immense pressure. Connor shares her fascinating journey from "throwing spaghetti" at auditions as a teenager to starring

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34:30

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The Bridge for Actors

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2026/04/22

In this episode, actress and intimacy coordinator Sarah Scott joins Alyshia and Anna La Madrid to talk returning to acting, rebuilding confidence, and the self-tape shifts that landed her first callback in years. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. Connect with That One Audition: SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame APRIL PUBLIC POP UP: April 24th - $25 THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS:

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01:12:51

WILSON BETHEL: Act Like It's Yours

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2026/04/21

Join us today for an incredible look at Wilson Bethel and one of the most fascinating "humble pie" journeys in Hollywood. From his early days as a competitive tennis player to performing spoken word poetry to land his first agent at just 19, Wilson's path has been anything but traditional. You won't want to miss his wild stories of career reckoning, including the time he was serving cocktail weenies at an executive screening for The O.C. just weeks after losing a lead role in the pilot. He also

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10:36

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Trust Yourself

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2026/04/15

In this episode, we explore two guests this week. Two completely different paths. One lesson that ran through both conversations — do you actually trust yourself? Inspired by Christina Chang's powerful question "do I trust me?" and Julee Cerda's story of running late to her first major TV audition and booking it anyway, this episode digs into the tension between following the breakdown and honoring your own instincts — and why your self tape is the ONE place where your interpretation gets to lead

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