Inside Acting

Episode 165: Brea Grant (Part 3)

In Episode 165, Trev and AJ pit the LA musical theatre scene against the NYC scene, get schooled on why it's *really* called a "step and repeat," and chat about freelancing with multiple representation versus creating a strategy with a committed team (single representation). Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actress and content creator Brea Grant (Heroes, Friday Night Lights, Dexter). Best. Interview series. Ever. Total running time: 1:01:22.

Episode 164: Brea Grant (Part 2)

In Episode 164, Trev and AJ share some exciting podcast news, as well as the release of recent IAP guest Joshua Caldwell’s recent feature film (IAP listener discount alert!). AJ recounts his hunt for the perfect thrival job, his recent auditions, and what a “JAM” session is. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of 3-part chat with actor / writer / producer Brea Grant (Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Heroes) on her unlikely journey as an actress, writer, and producer. Total running time: 53:43. 

Episode 163: Brea Grant (Part 1)

In Episode 163, Trev and AJ chat about setting goals versus solving problems, how to shift the way the industry sees you, and why we should all take everything – every award, criticism, and bit of feedback – with a grain of salt. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his 3-part chat with actor / writer / producer Brea Grant (Dexter, Friday Night Lights) on her unlikely journey as an actress, writer, and producer. Total running time: 1:11:59. (34.6 MB)

Episode 162: Eric England (Part 3)

In Episode 162, Trev and AJ recap AJ’s experience at the People’s Climate March and hash out a strategy for building targeted relationships with casting offices – in the context of (dun dun dun) paid casting director workshops. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his conversation with filmmaker Eric England (Contracted, Madison County), to chat about emotional and career longevity. Total running time: 1:03:36.

Episode 161: Eric England (Part 2)

In Episode 161, Trev and AJ dig delve into what "inner peace" looks and feels like in an industry of ups and downs, explore whether it's age or education, and chat about the freedom it can bring to the room, the work, and relationships. Then Trev sits down with for Part 2 of his chat with filmmaker Eric England (Contracted, Madison County), to chat about the ins and outs of financing a first film, and tackling the distribution beast. Total running time: 1:10:11.

Episode 160: Eric England (Part 1)

In Episode 160, Trev and AJ chat more about self-taping do’s and don’ts and how (and why) to consciously change your strategy when something isn’t working (homework alert!), as well as share a listener e-mail about the importance of “going where the fear is” and cultivating the muscle of coming from a “both and” mindset. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his chat with filmmaker Eric England (Contracted, Madison County), on his unlikely journey from sports enthusiast to indie horror filmmaker success story. Total running time: 1:19:59.

Episode 159: Ryan McCartan (Part 3)

In Episode 159, Trev and AJ follow the conversation wherever it goes – chatting just a little bit more about the California-versus-New York City mindset, about mindset and the Zen that comes with knowing your goals and your brand, about how cultivating presence may be the most important thing you can do as an actor, and share an easy little tip for building a long list of fruitful relationships stoopidfast. Then AJ sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actor Ryan McCartan (Liv and Maddie, Royal Pains) about his journey, mindset, and ongoing success. Total running time: 1:23:59.

Episode 158: Ryan McCartan (Part 2)

In Episode 158, Trev and AJ chat about another piece of the New-York-versus-Los-Angeles puzzle, AJ’s upcoming short film project (surprise!), and why when things are “slow,” it’s the best time to be setting up those dominoes. Then AJ sits down for the second part of his 3-part chat with actor Ryan McCartan (Liv and Maddie, Royal Pains) about his journey. Total running time: 1:20:00.

Episode 157: Ryan McCartan (Part 1)

In Episode 157, Trev and AJ chat about the value (and non-value) of self-submitting, the Los Angeles mindset versus the New York City mindset, and get socialist about the library. Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his chat with actor Ryan McCartan (Live and Maddie, Royal Pains) on the journey, the life, and the value of “testing.” Total running time: 1:21:15.

Episode 156: Colleen Wainwright – Redux (Part 2)

In Episode 156, Trev and AJ chat about the CA drought, dig deeper into the "take no prisoners" mindset, and Trev responds to a listener voicemail about handling the medical debt thing. Then they sit down for Part 2 of their chat with the inimitable Colleen 'The Communicatrix' Wainwright – doing further down the rabbit hole of effective communication, marketing, and social media practices.Total running time: 1:14:32.