Inside Acting

Episode 265: Michael Balchan (Part 2)

In Episode 265, Trev and AJ continue to unpack The Artist’s Way, and respond to a listener question about owning your voice (literally). Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his chat with Producer, Executive Coach, and Performance Consultant Michael Balchan to talk about the power of taking responsibility for *everything,* reconciling our inner dictator with our inner stoic, the subjective and sliding-scale nature of good and evil, and why living a free, open, and generous life is hard-wired. Yeah, we go deep. Get ready. Total running time: 49:56.

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Episode 264: Michael Balchan (Part 1)

In Episode 264, Trev and AJ share recent epiphanies via The Artist’s Way—including writing, payoffs, and intentions—before Trev sits down for Part 1 of his chat with producer, executive coach, and performance consultant Michael Balchan to talk how he got his start, developed a “never-ending improvement” philosophy, and why mindfulness is more or less the key to everything. Total running time: 41:24.

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Episode 263: Michael Donovan (Part 2)

In Episode 263, Trev and AJ talk about self-taping for musicals, the you-never-know-ness of commercial work, and respond to a listener question about how to ingratiate yourself with a new company—as well as a few thoughts on how to have a productive coffee date.

Then AJ sits down for Part 2 of his chat with prolific L.A.-based theatre casting director Michael Donovan to discuss running The Small Business of You, his take on casting director workshops, and even more tips how to get your head right for your next big meeting. Total running time: 1:08:16.

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Episode 262: Michael Donovan (Part 1)

Happy New Year! In Episode 262—the first episode of Season 14—Trev and AJ chat about making choices that terrify you, how the way you do one thing is the way you do everything, and about finding the silver lining in endings, transition, and loss. Then they respond to a listener questions about going Fi-Core versus joining SAG-AFTRA before AJ sits down for Part 1 of his chat with prolific L.A. theatre casting director Michael Donovan. Total running time: 1:11:14.

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Episode 261: 2016 Retrospective

In Episode 261, Trev and AJ reflect on another year under the belt—examining what worked, what didn’t, why, and what’s next. Publicly celebrating victories, learning from stumbles, unpacking lessons learned, and setting goals and intentions for the year ahead. Total running time: 1:05:01.

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Episode 260: Tony Horton (Redux – Part 3)

In Episode 260, Trev and AJ chat about relationship “vibing”—and not being afraid to sever the relationships that no longer serve as a positive influence in life. Then, a quick update on AJ’s representation saga before the third and final installment of an encore interview series with P90X-creator Tony Horton. Total running time: 1:08:11.

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Episode 259: Tony Horton (Redux – Part 2)

In Episode 259, Trev offers his thoughts in response to a listener question about branding focus before sharing Part 2 of an encore interview series with P90X-creator Tony Horton. Hear why Tony thinks “fame is lame,” why all work and life should be expression of gratitude and service, and how getting to the top of your game is hard, staying there is harder, but coming down? Super easy. Total running time: 44:11.

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Episode 258: Tony Horton (Redux – Part 1)

In Episode 258, Trev highlights some upcoming Membership perks, as well as shares how he handles the “lowest lows” of the journey in response to a listener question. Then: amidst the calorie-stuffed, time-crunched holidays, a timely encore interview series with none other than P90X-creator Tony Horton.

Tony got his start as a no-name actor with “zero prospects.” From subsisting on cheerios and yogurt as a street mime in Santa Monica, to the early acting class that left him sobbing on the floor, to the sobering feedback he got from agent—the feedback that ultimately put him on the path to becoming a celebrity trainer—this first part of our conversation with Tony Horton will remind you that nothing is impossible. Total running time: 48:28.

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Episode 257: Tessie Tracy (Part 3)

feelings before jumping into the third and final part of Trev’s conversation with eating psychology coach, wellness advocate, and spoken-word poet Tessie Tracy.

In Part 3, Tessie shares her final three principles of self-love, what “VACT” stands for, and how and why standing powerfully in your unique authenticity, sex appeal, and infinitely cast-able self—amidst constant pressure from an industry that quite often hires actors based on looks first—is an inside job. Total running time: 59:29.

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Episode 256: Tessie Tracy (Part 2)

In Episode 256, AJ rejoins Trev to chat about #successfulpersonproblems, and the guys respond to a listener voicemail about the “punctuation walk” (awesome) and whether or not it’s possible to separate an artist’s work from their personal ideologies.

Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his chat with eating psychology coach, wellness advocate, and spoken-word poet Tessie Tracy to talk about go deeper into what drives our body image and behavior—as well some personal sharing about their own food and fitness journeys. Tessie also shares the first four steps of her seven step process for identifying, connecting with, and ultimately overcoming self-love obstacles. Total running time: 1:05:06.

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