Inside Acting

Episode 225: Michael Kostroff (Part 1)

In Episode 225, AJ shares some really, really exciting news – ask him how it went! @DigitalActor – and the guys respond to a listener question about sexuality, castability, and co-creating Earth 2.0. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his chat with actor Michael Kostroff to talk about:

• weird day jobs and life epiphanies
• how Michael went from being a self-described “horrifically bad auditioner” to a consistently working actor
• the dark side of positive thinking
• being a late bloomer
• and so much more

Total running time: 58:36.

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Episode 224: Ben Mathes (Part 3)

In Episode 224, Trev and AJ chat about life transitions, priority shifts, and the delicate balance between activism and career. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actor Ben Mathes to talk:

* turning the axle (not spinning your wheels)

* the role (if any) of social media in casting choices

* the two most important questions to ask ourselves as artistic entrepreneurs

* how and why this isn’t a relationship business – it’s a wisdom business

* and a whole lot more

Total running time: 1:07:12.

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Episode 223: Ben Mathes (Part 2)

In Episode 223, Trev and AJ chat about AJ’s (at some point) upcoming re-re-re-location back to NYC, and unpack a listener comment about the Law of Attraction. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with actor Ben Mathes to chat about:

* the “best” way to get a job

* the four pillars of an unshakeable foundation

* why seeking control might actually be playing small

* the mindset that can transform your career

* and more

Total running time: 53:36.

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Episode 222: Ben Mathes (Part 1)

In Episode 222, Trev sits down for the first of a 3-part interview with actor Ben Mathes to talk about art as practice, as service, and as the foundation for living a rich and rewarding life. Highlights:

* why and how to redefine artistic success

* why being a great actor is being a great person

* how artistic competition is self-destructive

* what the real work is

* and more

Trev and AJ also chat about "turning an abundant corner," how and why to tune into everyone’s favorite radio station (WIIFM), and recap some of the most kickass stuff happening inside the IAP Membership. Total running time: 53:54.

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Episode 221: Ellen Crawford (Part 2)

In Episode 221, Trev and AJ respond to a deceptively simple listener question: how do you learn how to act? AJ chunks it down to a great 3-tiered approach, and Trev shares a bit about his complete 180 when it comes to acting and marketing philosophy.

Then AJ sits down for the second and final part of his chat with veteran actress Ellen Crawford (ER) to talk about:

• the crucial choices we face every day as artists
• what it takes to keep working
• why (and how) to maintain the sense of fun and play
• and a bunch more

Total running time: 57:57.

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Episode 220: Ellen Crawford (Part 1)

In Episode 220, AJ recaps a recent NYC agent-sourced LA-based meeting – and how he leveraged a potentially awkward waiting room situation – before he and Trev respond to a listener question about schools: reputation? Or resources?

Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his chat with Ellen Crawford (ER) to hear all about the fortuitous beginnings of her career, her thoughts on choosing a job, and the importance she places on learning from her fellow artists. Total running time: 53:58.

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Episode 219: 2015 Retrospective

Happy New Year! In Episode 219 – the first episode of Season 10 – Trev and AJ reflect on 2015: what worked in their lives and careers, what didn’t work, and what’s ahead for 2016. Join in as the two dudes celebrate their victories, mourn their losses, and most importantly, focus on lessons learned (highlights on the website).

The goal: use the experiences of the last 12 months to design a superior plan of attack for 2016 in all domains – life, love, career, and everything in between. Total running time: 55:34.

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Episode 218: Amir Talai (Part 2)

In Episode 218, AJ sits down for the second and final part of his chat with actor Amir Talai (American Dad!, Kung Fu Panda: The Legends of Awesomeness) to talk voiceover, Amir's favorite gigs and why, and how authenticity is the best way to approach any character. Total running time: 41:40.

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Episode 217: Amir Talai (Part 1)

In Episode 217, AJ sits down for the first of a great two-part chat with working actor Amir Talai. They cover:

* Amir’s beginnings in the Bay Area

* why Amir doesn’t believe in going to college (specifically) for acting

* how your “type” can be your “way in” to the industry

* what it takes to just. Keep. Working

* and a bunch more

Also discussed: the recent conclusion of the first-ever AJ-led grad school class, and a call to action from a longtime listener to change the cultural narrative. And don’t miss out on a super badass, limited time Cyber Special offer from podcast favorite VO2GoGo.com! Total running time: 53:16.

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Episode 216: Jenna Fischer (Part 4)

In Episode 216, Trev and AJ talk gratitude, "emotional efficiency", and inspiring oneself – all before sitting down for the fourth and final part of their chat with The Office's Jenna Fischer. Hear how one of Jenna's biggest acting regrets turned into a career highlights, the lessons she learned watching Steve Carrell’s rise to stardom, why nobody gets ‘fixed’ by success, and her all-time favorite role (hint: it’s not one you’ll see her playing onscreen everyday). Total running time: 55:01.

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