Inside Acting

Episode 102: Ace Marrero (Part 2)

In Episode 102, Trev and AJ catch each other up on their weeks, talk "brand-modification" and leadership, and respond to a listener question about… L.A. traffic. Then Trev sits down with actor/producer Ace Marrero for Part 2 of their chat about his journey from no-name Jersey Kid to star and producer of feature films. Total running time: 1:12:30.

Episode 101: Ace Marrero (Part 1)

We're back! Now with 40% more steel!* In Episode 101, Trev relates some lessons learned from his injury, AJ shares all sorts of awesome news, and Trev sits down with actor/producer Ace Marrero for the first or a two-part chat about his journey from no-name Jersey Kid to star and producer of feature films. Total running time: 1:01:19. (*embedded in Trev's wrist joint. Percentage of steel is approximate and does not guarantee retractable claws or denote superhuman strength... yet)

Episode 100: SAG Foundation

Episode 100! Trev and AJ join an expert panel of SAG-AFTRA board, committee, and staff members, in addition to a representative from the SAG Foundation, to chat about their unique perspectives on national and local issues, answer questions, and educate the audience on how the union will be moving forward post-merger. Panel includes Ray Bradford (National Director of Policy and Diversity Advocacy), Ilyanne Morden Kichaven (Executive Director, Los Angeles), Jill Seltzer (Executive Director, SAG Foundation), Woody Schultz (Chair, National Performance Capture Committee), Ned Vaughn (Executive Vice President, SAG-AFTRA National Board).
 Total running time: 1:38:24.

Episode 099: Reflecting on the Journey

With Episode 100 upon us, Trev and AJ take some time to reflect on the journey to triple digits — thanks in large part to a listener e-mail. Keep an ear out for the discounts and announcements! Total running time: 42:53.

Episode 098: Billy DaMota (Part 2)

In Episode 098, Trev and AJ give a quick recap of their week, share a listener's experience with casting director workshops (especially as they pertain to last week's interview), and then sit down with casting director / writer / director / musician Billy DaMota for the final part of their chat on actors, workshops, and DIYing. Total running time: 53:31.

Episode 097: Billy DaMota (Part 1)

Trev & AJ kick off Episode 097 with some announcements, and a recap of (yet another) one of AJ's pilot meetings — and the Jedi-like mindset that's getting him results. Then they share their thoughts on starting an IAP-like podcast, share some listener feedback about the Seattle market, respond to a listener question about the role age plays in a budding career, and then finally chat about being pigeonholed by peers and co-workers… or is it us who pigeonhole ourselves? Then they sit down with casting director Billy DaMota for Part 1 of their chat on paying for casting director workshops. Warning: this may change the way you view pay-to-play CD meetings. Total running time: 1:16:42.

Episode 096: Kevin E. West (Part 2)

In Episode 096, Trev and AJ discuss their big learns for the week and respond to a "dissenting" listener voicemail before sitting down with actor and Actor's Network founder Kevin E. West for Part 2 of their chat on what it takes to exist as an actor in Los Angeles. Total running time: 1:15:30.

Episode 095: Kevin E. West (Part 1)

In Episode 095, Trev and AJ catch up on the skillz, tools, and ways of being they're picking up via the work they're doing, as well offer their thoughts on two listener questions - about moving *away* from L.A., and a continuation of how and where sexuality plays a role in an acting career. Total running time: 1:13:58.

Episode 094: Blake Robbins (Part 3)

In Episode 094, AJ and Trev both share some great (individual) news before responding to two listeners questions about finding thrival work in L.A., and how much of a role sexuality plays in casting and the industry. Then they sit down for the third and final part of their massively insightful conversation with actor/filmmaker Blake Robbins. Total running time: 1:06:00.

Episode 093: Blake Robbins (Part 2)

In Episode 093, Trev and AJ talk P90X, how AJ "paradigm shifts" his to-do list, and propose an Inside Acting Fitness Challenge Group (are you in?!). Then they respond to two listener questions on union status, reels, and scoring representation - that almost seem to be made for each other - before sitting down for Part 2 of their 3-part chat with prolific actor/filmmaker (Flash Forward, The Office, Oz) Blake Robbins. Listen for the kickass announcement at the end! Total running time: 1:12:29.