Inside Acting

Episode 023: Laurie Records (Part 2)

In Episode 23, Trev and AJ respond to a few more listener questions and chat about voiceover resources, "subjective" dialects, the almighty Actor Day Job, and the financial struggles that we often face as actors. Then they sit down with commercial casting director Laurie Records for the second half of a great conversation about the business of commercials. Total running time: 1:06:34.

Episode 022: Laurie Records (Part 1)

In Episode 22, Trev and AJ talk New York vs L.A., discuss (actually sort of argue over) resumé and headshot do's and dont's, get a little new-man-sensitive about the renegade lifestyle that actors choose, and then sit down for Part 1 of a knowledge bomb-filled chat with commercial casting director Laurie Records. Total running time: 1:04:05..

Episode 021: Oscar Quintero & Kurt Koehler

In Episode 21, Trev and AJ talk about Trev's new side business, musicians "versus" actors, and putting your life on hold to jump into one project immediately following another, last minute style, dialects and multiple characters and all. Then Trev sits down with Chico's Angels masterminds Oscar Quintero and Kurt Koehler to talk about creating your own work and the value of playing to stereotype in comedy. Total running time: 1:05:08.

Episode 020: The Working Actress

In Episode 20, Trev and AJ talk about the "alternative" (but not uncommon) world of agency representation, feeling the pressure to book, and the things you CAN control in your career. Check out the IAP website for a text-only PDF download of this episode's fantastic interview -- A Conversation with The Working Actress. Total running time: 35:26.

Episode 019: Tony Rago (Part 2)

In Episode 19, Trev and AJ pimp some of their favorite resource blogs while Trev sits down for Part 2 of an inspiring chat with actor and award-winning DIY indie filmmaker Tony Rago. Total running time: 38:15.

Episode 018: Heidi Schreck & Emily Donahoe

In Episode 18, Trev and AJ catch up on their shows, while Trev talks a bit more about dealing with some burnout and AJ relates an insightful story about his agent courtings. Then IAP correspondent Melissa Collins sits down with 'The Wake' actors Heidi Schreck and Emily Donahoe to talk shop about pro theatre, odd day jobs, and the many lives of a the working actor. Total running time: 55:37.

Episode 017: Tony Rago (Part 1)

In Episode 17, Trev flies solo and sits down for Part 1 of an exciting conversation with actor and award-winning indie filmmaker Tony Rago. Total running time: 38:29.

Episode 016: Neal McDonough (Part 2)

In Episode 16, Trev and AJ do a goal check-in, discuss actors as "products", dish on cold reading techniques, and continue an inspiring and insightful conversation (Part 2 of 2) with Steven Spielberg's go-to guy, actor Neal McDonough. And be sure to listen closely for AJ's (quite literal) knowledge bomb ;-) Total running time: 52:13.

Episode 015: Neal McDonough (Part 1)

In Episode 15, Trev and Albert field a few listener voicemails and discuss stage names, IMDB Pro, and the "developing actor", then sit down for Part 1 of an insightful and inspiring interview with Steven Spielberg's go-to guy, actor Neal McDonough. Total running time: 45:53.

Episode 014: Bonnie Gillespie (Part 1)

In Episode 14, Trev and Albert catch up on what's been keeping them busy, respond to a few listener voicemails, talk about their favorite acting books, and sit down for Part 1 of a fantastic interview with casting director Bonnie Gillespie. Total running time: 50:19.