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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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113. An In-Depth Conversation with Creator/...

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2025/10/22

This week on Tipsy Casting, we welcome the wonderfully talented creator and show runner of the hit Netflix series, Ginny & Georgia, Sarah Lampert!Sarah Lampert is the visionary creator, EP, and writer behind Netflix mega-hit series Ginny and Georgia. Currently in its third season, the show has become one of the top ten most-watched series in the history of Netflix and has cemented Sarah as a creative to watch in the industry.With a unique ability to tap into the hard-to-reach YA audience, Sarah

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00:56:17

112. I Wrote This for Attention — Lukas Gage Has...

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2025/10/15

This week on Tipsy Casting, we’re joined by our longtime friend and wildly talented actor, Lukas Gage, who just dropped his debut book, I WROTE THIS FOR ATTENTION.In this candid and hilarious conversation, we dive into the origins of our friendship, his infamous viral Zoom moment, the “aha” shift that changed everything in his career, and the realities of typecasting and timing in the audition world. Lukas also opens up about the process of writing his book, the search for validation, and what’s

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111. An In Depth Conversation with Director, Eddie...

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2025/10/08

On this week's episode we have the extremely talented director of the film I USED TO BE FAMOUS, Eddie Sternberg!Eddie’s debut feature film, I Used to Be Famous — starring Ed Skrein, Eleanor Matsuura, and Leo Long — became a global hit on Netflix, reaching the Top 10 most-watched films in over 60 countries, including #2 in the UK, #8 in the US, and #4 worldwide in 2022. Adapted from his award-winning short, the film earned widespread acclaim, with Digital Spy calling it “the best British film

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00:56:36

110. Kicking off the Fall with a stellar Q&A!

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2025/10/03

Join us this month as we cozy up with our warm drinks and catch up with everything that has been going on this past month. We also answer all your burning questions that were submitted via our instagram text box a couple days ago. We cover everything from how we decide who to bring in for self tapes, what to expect at this year's A CAUSE FOR ENTERTAINMENT's gals as well as what some of our favorite castings have been lately!Don't forget to buy your gala tickets here!A CAUSE FOR

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109. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring...

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2025/09/25

This month we are so excited to have the wonderful, Thomas Sullivan join our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!With a sharp eye for talent and a passion for storytelling, Thomas Sullivan has built a reputation as a versatile and highly sought-after casting director across indie and studio film, and television. Known for assembling compelling and diverse ensembles, his ability to help producers and directors balance their creative visions with competitive industry demands has made him a

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00:56:03

108. An In-Depth Conversation with ColorCreative...

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2025/09/17

On this episode of Tipsy Casting, we are so excited to welcome an extremely talented manager from ColorCreative, Raj Raghavan!Raj is currently a partner and co-head of the Talent department at ColorCreative. There he represents actors, playwrights, comedians, and novelists. Along with being a powerhouse on the representation side, he is a producer on the feature adaptation of his client Sameer Pandya’s novel Members Only and is also a producer on A Crown of Wishes which is currently in development

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107. An In-Depth Conversation with Showrunner &...

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2025/09/10

In this episode of Tipsy Casting, we welcome the powerhouse show runner and co-creator of The House of The Dragon, Ryan Condal!The series launched on Max on August 21, 2022, with the first episode drawing in a total of 9.99 million viewers as HBO’s biggest series premiere ever. The first season of the series went on to win the Golden Globe for “Best Drama Television Series,” in addition to receiving multiple nominations from the Primetime Emmy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Critics Choice Awards, and

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106. The September Blues

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2025/09/03

Catch up with Jess and Jenn as they bid farewell to summer and talk about the current industry slump. While everything has slowed down a bit in this episode they recap Jenn's Birthday in Greece as well as what it was like dealing with a film during the period before and after.We dive into the frustration of projects pushing and having to take the brunt of the blame when things like that happen. We also discuss the unfortunate situations that occur to get us to that point. And lastly Jenn

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00:47:26

105. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring...

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2025/08/27

This month we are delighted to welcome Olissa Rogers to our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries!Olissa Rogers is an Emmy Award-winning freelance Casting Director. She began her career in Germany in 2008, focusing on TV series until 2016. After moving to the UK, she worked as a casting assistant to Jeremy Zimmermann and later Kharmel Cochrane. In 2019, she became an associate to Theo Park on major TV projects like Ted Lasso, followed by roles with Amy Hubbard and Fiona Weir. Since April 2022, Olissa

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00:55:48

104. A Serendipitous & Enlightening Conversation with...

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2025/08/20

This week we welcome the wonderfully talented Marc Evan Jackson to Tipsy Casting! Marc and Jessica serendipitously met at our last LA meet up and he was kind enough to come on and impart some amazing perspectives and advice. Marc is an actor, comedian, and storyteller whose voice and presence are instantly recognizable. You’ve seen him as the ever-dry Kevin on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the delightfully smug Shawn on The Good Place, Trevor Nelsson on Parks and Rec, and most recently as Richard Spier in

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103. An Inspiring Conversation with Director Reinaldo...

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2025/08/13

extraordinarilyReinaldo is a writer, director and producer. He most recently directed and wrote Paramount’s BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, which premiered on February 14. Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, the film garnered a whopping $146 million worldwide and debuted number one at the box office. Green is best known for directing the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. film KING RICHARD starring Will Smith. Green helmed the film, which was named one of the Top 10 Films of the Year by both AFI and the National Board

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102: Hot Takes, Birthday Cake & the UK Casting Lowdown

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2025/08/06

Jenn and Jess catch up on all things July—from preparing for Jenn’s birthday month and her looming 40th, to recapping Jess's Sunshine for A Cause event and shouting out her incredible sponsors. Jenn shares her hot take on The Summer I Turned Pretty, while Jess dives into the world of Predator: Killer of Killers and teases Predator: Badlands. They discuss the release of Sketch, Jess’s recent collaborations with filmmakers, and explore the evolving landscape of casting in what they’re calling “The

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00:56:58

101. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring...

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2025/06/25

This month we are delighted to welcome the wonderful Ramani Leah to our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries!A California native who grew up in San Diego, Ramani found her way into casting while attending film school…and the rest, as they say, is history. Known for her standout work on the long-running series Criminal Minds and the Netflix hit My Life with the Walter Boys, Ramani brings both a sharp creative instinct and a deeply grounded perspective to everything she touches. Jessica had the

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01:06:48

100. Let's get Tipsy AF! 100 Episodes of Shenanigans

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2025/06/18

Grab your favorite cocktail and come celebrate with us as we celebrate 100 episodes of TIPSY CASTING!!! We can’t believe we’ve hit this massive milestone in our podcasting careers so join us as we take a look back and relive some of our favorite moments. From our favorite casting story to the most challenging episode we’ve had we have had the best time remember all our guests and what we’ve learned about the industry and ourselves! Thank you to everyone new and old who have listened along the

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99. An In-Depth Conversation with 2x Emmy Winning...

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2025/06/11

In this episode of Tipsy Casting, Emmy-winning actor, writer, and producer Tony Hale joins the show for a thoughtful and entertaining conversation about the many chapters of his career.Tony reflects on his early days in the industry, starting out in the commercial world before landing his breakout role as Buster Bluth on Arrested Development. He shares candid insights about the significant gap between Arrested and Veep, and how he learned to find structure and purpose during periods of professional

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98. June Starts off with a Bang! TC meetup recap &...

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2025/06/04

June is here and we can't believe it! Time is flying by but we take the time this week to catch up on the amazing turnout that had last month at Inkwell Tavern. Jessica recaps her experience having over 100 people show up to hang out for happy hour with Tipsy Casting. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to see all the photos and excitement that happend!Everyone who came to see Jessica had the opportunity to leave question, comment or cocktail recipes so we dive into all things the listeners want to

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97. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring...

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2025/05/28

This month we welcome the wonderful Sien Josephine Teijssen to our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!Sien is a casting director based in Antwerp, Belgium. Originally trained in law, she discovered her passion for casting in 2011 and has been immersed in the job ever since. In 2015, she founded Sien Josephine Casting, quickly establishing herself as a trusted voice in the industry. Known for her sharp eye and instinctive approach, she works closely with directors and producers to shape

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96. An In-Depth Conversation with Actor, Jessalyn...

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2025/05/21

On today's episode we dive in with the wonderful and talented actor, Jessalyn Wanlim!Jessalyn is originally from Canada but moved to the states to study dance at Julliard. She left school early to pursue her love of acting in NYC where she took a unique route to land the recurring role of Rachael television series All My Children. After her time in NY she made the move to LA where she played Evie Cho on the acclaimed series Orphan Black, and then went onto star in Workin’ Moms as Jenny Matthews for

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00:56:42

95. Nostalgia, New Models & the Indie Renaissance –...

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2025/05/14

We’re thrilled to welcome back producer Patrick Caligiuri for a dynamic round two. In this episode, we dive deep into the state of the industry and explore how nostalgia, escapism, and indie spirit are shaping the next era of filmmaking. From Hollywood tariffs and evolving tax incentives to post-strike ripples and salary restructuring, Patrick opens up about the realities producers face and why now might be the perfect time to greenlight yourself.Why audiences are craving familiarity and emotional

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94. Here Comes the Sun: Catch-Ups, Q&As, and a Toast...

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2025/05/07

The sun is finally shining in both LA and London, and we’re celebrating with a laid-back, fun-filled episode of Tipsy Casting! We answer your burning IG questions, Jenn shares her favorite bar discoveries in London, and Jessica drops a juicy teaser about an upcoming casting announcement. Plus, we chat visas and immigration (London edition), and plug the Happy Hour Jessica is hosting at Inkwell Tavern. Grab a drink and join us—it’s a good one!Resources: Tipsy Casting Happy-Hour Save the DateToucan

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