Inside Acting

Episode 314: Possibilitarianism

In Episode 314—the final episode of the podcast as-it-is-now—Trev and AJ share a very candid reflection on how the past 9 years of producing the podcast together has informed their journeys, their perspectives, and their lives. It’s a fond farewell of sorts, and an exciting new beginning in every way.

Total running time: 1:30:38.

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Episode 313: Damon Lindelof (Part 2)

In Episode 313, Trev and AJ chat about how actors might use some of the recently announced-Apple technology, as well as off their thoughts on how to get started in this industry—while experiencing the experience of overwhelm. Then AJ sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with writer, producer, and show-runner Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus, The Leftovers).

In part 2, Damon shares with us the unique challenges of getting his first few jobs in Los Angeles (there's a "fax machine"... ?). He also shares why ego can sometimes be a good and healthy thing in the industry, and breaks down some of the most potent wisdom he's absorbed and developed from years of meetings, pitches, and work. To wit:

1. Be yourself.
2. Do your research.
3. Be passionate
4. Don’t talk too much.

Consider this interview series a blueprint for how to succeed in show business as a people person. We hope you love it as much as we do.

Total running time: 1:31:33.

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Episode 312: Damon Lindelof (Part 1)

In Episode 312, Trev and AJ chat about self-taping while vacationing, and share news about the future of IAP. Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his interview with none other than the prolific powerhouse that is writer, producer, and show-runner Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus, The Leftovers).

In part 1, Damon shares his early influences growing up in New Jersey, what he learned in film school at NYU, the major differences between film and television from the perspective of a writer, and the unique challenges of producing a television epic like Lost.

If you’re a writer, grab a pen and paper for this one--it's jam-packed with wisdom from a down-to-earth professional at the top of his game.

Total running time: 1:12:08.

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Episode 311: Chip Chinery (Part 2)

In Episode 311, AJ shares a recent behind-the-casting-desk experience that makes a powerful case for us all to prioritizing our “stuff.” Then they're joined by actor, stand up comedian, and personal finance aficionado Chip Chinery to dig how Chip plays the financial game—specifically, how he hacks the system to capitalize on credit card rewards and earn himself free travel, signup bonuses, and other life perks along the way.

Total running time: 1:15:40.

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Episode 310: Chip Chinery (Part 1)

In Episode 310, Trev and AJ continue their conversation about investing in one’s happiness for both the short- and long-term. Then they sit down with Chip Chinery - a working actor with several dozen co-star roles, a nationally-known stand up comedian, and the guy behind Chip’s Money Tips—a personal finance “hack” blog that every actor should be reading. In Part 1 of our conversation, Chip tells us about getting his start as both a comedian and an actor in LA, how and why he meticulously tracks every aspect of his career, and a few tricks he’s learned booking dozens and dozens of commercials and TV gigs.

Total running time: 1:00:17.

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Episode 309: Deconstructing Podcasting (feat. Hollywood Hustle)

In Episode 309, Trev and AJ sit down for a super-sized conversation with Daniel Tuttel and Michael Lutheran—the epic gentlemen behind the Hollywood Hustle podcast. In this far-reaching  roundtable discussion, we break down the science of podcasting and what we’ve learned from over a decade of collective experience: the do’s, the don’t’s, the questions to ask and answer (and the questions you can safely ignore), and more.

Total running time: 2:10:48.

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Episode 308: Brad Pilon (Part 3)

In Episode 308, Trev and AJ chat about what it means to continually to follow your bliss – even as that bliss (and personal character) evolves in a hyper-stimulated society. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with intermittent fasting advocate and author of Eat Stop Eat, Brad Pilon.

Part 3 of our conversation is another deep dive into nutrition and training - how much protein our bodies really need (and use!), and what the science says about how to get the most gains from your workouts – an approach Brad has developed that he calls “Pilon’s Progressions.”

Whether you’re into this stuff or not, this segment is an informative capstone to a larger conversation we here at IAP feel honored to be sharing with the community. It’s a conversation that is, yes, a conversation about nutrition, food, and body image - but, on a more macro level, is about forging the path to your own personal greatness. It’s about boundaries, playing the long game, being kind to yourself, and eschewing “hacks” to make room for the simple, mundane commitment to time-tested processes that ask not for your money, but for your character.

We hope you’ve gotten as much joy and value from this 3-part conversation with Brad as we have.

Total running time: 1:06:01.

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Episode 307: Brad Pilon (Part 2)

In Episode 307, Trev and AJ unpack when and why to pass on audition opportunities in the name of playing “the long game.” Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with the godfather of the modern day intermittent fasting movement and author of the book Eat Stop Eat, Brad Pilon. In Part 2, they dig into the nuts and bolts of intermittent fasting—the various methods, how and why fasting works, fasting and exercise, some tricks to get you started and keep you going, and more. Total running time: 1:08:49.

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Episode 306: Brad Pilon (Part 1)

In Episode 306, Trev and AJ talk about maturing in the industry and handling freakout moments. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with the godfather of the modern intermittent fasting movement, Brad Pilon.

Brad is a nutrition and sports science writer best known for his seminal book on fasting, Eat Stop Eat. He’s also the author of Thin Air, How Much Protein? and Good Belly, Bad Belly—and in this episode, we hear how Brad’s journey began: from his original inspiration, through his graduate work studying the effects of fasting, to his epiphanies around food, lifestyle, fitness, and more.

Total running time: 1:07:37.

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Episode 305: New Tax Laws w/Chuck Sloan

In Episode 305, AJ shares his experience working on an exciting-but-unconventional live theatre project before sitting down with tax expert Chuck Sloan to unpack how the new tax laws affect artists and performers. Total running time: 1:04:01.

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