Inside Acting

Episode 033: James Leo Ryan (Part 2)

In Episode 33, Trev and AJ respond to a few listener questions and chat about the importance (or lack thereof) of youth and beauty in Hollywood, the efficiency of doing drop-offs, and give their take on the online acting class thing before sitting down for Part 2 of their interview with working actor James Leo Ryan. Total running time: 1:03:02.

Episode 032: James Leo Ryan (Part 1)

In Episode 32, Trev & AJ chat about readjusting to life after gigs and bring back the "Pick of the Week" before Trev sits down to chat with actor James Leo Ryan for Part 1 of their conversation about type, specificity, and working as a guest star. Total running time: 42:46.

Episode 031: Allen Barton (Part 2)

In Episode 31, Trev and AJ chat about web video, "tone," and preparing for a job before sitting down for Part 2 of their interview with Beverly Hills Playhouse Executive Director Allen Barton. Total running time: 1:07:36.

Episode 030: Allen Barton (Part 1)

In Episode 30, Trev & AJ talk ethnicity in Hollywood, share their thoughts on reality TV, then sit down with the Beverly Hills Playhouse Executive Director Allen Barton for Part 1 of a two-part noodle-baking interview. Total running time: 55:52.

Episode 029: Mark Gantt (Part 2)

In Episode 29, Trev & AJ chat about the big wide world of technique, shamelessly plug The War Cycle, and sit down for Part 2 of their interview with actor/writer/director/producer -- and co-creator/star of the award-winning webseries (and now feature-length film) The Bannen Way -- Mark Gantt. Total running time: 56:41.

Episode 028: Mark Gantt (Part 1)

In Episode 28, Trev and AJ talk about what's been keeping them (very) busy, respond to a great listener voicemail, and talk about the casting process before jumping into Part 1 of a majorly kickass interview with actor/writer/director/producer -- and co-creator of the award-winning webseries (and now feature-length film) The Bannen Way -- Mark Gantt. Total running time: 53:33.

Episode 027: Actor Thrival Jobs

Back from a month-long hiatus, Trev and AJ join forces with blogger and actor-preneur Ben Whitehair for a special episode about the all-elusive actor "thrival" job. Join us as we knock through a few dozen listener-submitted alternative ideas for alternative income streams, all discussed, submitted, and -- in many cases -- created by actors. Total running time: 1:27:48.

Episode 026: J.K. Simmons (Part 2)

In Episode 26, Trev and AJ chat about knowing when you're ready, redefining failure, and rejecting rejection before sitting down with actor J.K. Simmons (Juno, Spider Man, The Closer) for Part 2 of their discussion on fallback plans (or lack thereof), career longevity, and why "the play's the thing." Total running time: 59:25.

Episode 025: J.K. Simmons (Part 1)

Trev and AJ Skype it in for Episode 25, and discuss a few listener questions before sitting down with actor J.K. Simmons (Spider Man, Juno, Oz, The Closer) for the first of a two-part, knowledge bomb-filled interview. Total running time: 44:20.

Episode 024: Bonnie Gillespie (Part 2)

In Episode 24, Trev and AJ sit down with casting director Bonnie Gillespie for one of their best discussion on the casting process -- and the whole CD workshop "thing" -- yet. Get ready to feel empowered. Total running time: 57:31.