Inside Acting

Episode 194: Doug Jones (Part 2)

In Episode 194, Trev and AJ share about their “slow week” support groups, and respond to a listener question about how to tackle writing a feature film screenplay (see show notes for links!). Then Trev sits down for Part 2 with actor Doug Jones (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, Falling Skies) to chat about how he built and refined his specificity through student films and indie projects, how he used that specificity to book a top commercial agent and blow up the commercial world, and how playing to type, doing good work, and not complaining about it is the surefire path to success in the entertainment industry. Total running time: 1:03:06.

Episode 193: Doug Jones (Part 1)

In Episode 193, AJ shares some thoughts on balancing thrival jobs with acting gigs – like his new one with the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) – then he and Trev respond to a listener question about how and when to move on from a comfortable-but-no-longer-challenging learning environment. Then Trev sits down with actor Doug Jones (Hell Boy, Falling Skies, Pan’s Labyrinth) to hear about how he's built a 3o-year career on physical specificity – and how “Mime Over Matter” and playing his school’s mascot were the perfect training vehicles for what was to come. Total running time: 1:13:29.

Episode 192: Tammie Baird (Part 2)

In Episode 192, AJ anticipates an upcoming “typical day in the life of a NYC actor,” Trev airs an image/materials/casting concern, and the dudes respond to a listener question about how to get started as a legit content creator (hint: it's hella simple). Then AJ and Jasmin sit down for Part 2 of their chat with actress and stuntwoman Tammie Baird – delving deeper into the parallels – or lack thereof – between casting stunt peeps and casting, like, just regular actors. Total running time: 54:44.

Episode 191: Tammie Baird (Part 1)

In Episode 191, Trev and AJ recap AJ’s recent Digital Actor Workshop in L.A., riff a bit on the network-backed musical trend (and AJ’s mysterious upcoming meeting), and do one more deep dive on the Equity / 99-seat thing. Then AJ and Jasmin sit down for Part 1 of their chat with actress and stuntwoman Tammie Baird, all about how she stumbled (no pun intended) into the work, and about what it takes – both physically and professionally – to stay in the game. Total running time: 59:13.