Inside Acting

Episode 255: Tessie Tracy (Part 1)

In Episode 255, Trev sits down for Part 1 of his conversation with eating psychology coach, wellness advocate, and spoken-word poet Tessie Tracy. They kick off the conversation about body image—especially as it pertains to performers and hopefuls in the entertainment industry, chatting about Tessie’s journey as an athlete with a potentially fatal heart condition, how she used that condition to choose out of the ‘comparison’ game,  and how she fuses her creativity and her fitness—and why that fusion creates both intimacy and opportunity in her professional life. Total running time: 36:18.

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Episode 254: Marie Hsiao (Part 2)

In Episode 254, Trev sits down for the second half of his interview with DIY independent musician-producer Marie Hsiao to round out their conversation about her journey, her process, her favorite tools, and more.

Highlights:

* her foray into composing music for video games

* having her work featured in TV shows and commercials

* the challenges and blessings of collaborating and performing as an introvert

* self-producing her own music videos

* why ‘a video for everything’ is kinda the new rule

* why she chose portland—and not a more central industry hub—as her home base

* and more

Total running time: 43:40.

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Episode 253: Marie Hsiao (Part 1)

In Episode 253, AJ catches us up on his understudy role before he and Trev respond to a series of (now rescinded) Wells Fargo ads belittling artistic careers—as well sharing a listener comment about how process is the goal, not product.

Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his chat with Marie Hsiao — a DIY independent musician who has self-produced 3 albums, made countless music videos, has had several of her songs placed in TV shows and commercials, and has built a YouTube community of fans almost 90,000 strong. In Part 1, Marie shares he creative process, the technology she leverages, and why both artist dates and having a bias for action are key to her continued success. Total running time: 59:32.

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Episode 252: 2016 Q3 Review

In Episode 252—the final episode of Season 12—Trev and AJ take time to reflect and coach each other on the past 90 days of life, career, and relationships: what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next. From habit formation to deliberate laziness, they cover the “big rocks” of where they’re at in the journeys now. Total running time: 50:47.

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Episode 251: Steve Rohr & Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri (Part 2)

In Episode 251, Trev and AJ share what’s new in the membership, an exciting upcoming IAP event, and discuss what a mindfulness practice for actors might look like—and how to add it to your toolbox. Then they sit down for Part 2 of their chat with returning superstar guest Steve Rohr and psychologist, author, and executive coach Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri—co-authors of the book Scared Speechless: 9 Ways to Overcome Your Fears and Captivate Your Audience.

The conversation dives deep into the timeless principles that anybody can employ to effectively ‘play the room’ and build immediate rapport with others at social gatherings, the various ways we consciously (and subconsciously) communicate our intentions and truth to others, how to leverage the power of rituals, routines, and habits to, as Tony Robbins might say, put us “in state,” how curiosity is the antidote to judgement, and more. Total running time: 1:08:11.

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Episode 250: Steve Rohr & Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri (Part 1)

In Episode 250, AJ recaps another audition-filled week—including another booking!—and Trev shares some personal news. Then they sit down for the first of a fascinating two-part interview with publicist and popular returning IAP guest Steve Rohr and psychologist Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri to discuss  the book they’ve co-authored: Scared Speechless: 9 Ways to Overcome Your Fears and Captivate Your Audience. The book itself is focused on public speaking, but it’s applications to acting are vast and deep—and that’s exactly why we’re thrilled to share this interview series with you. If you’ve ever wanted to harness the power of your own psychology as an actor to support you in the audition room, on set, or on the red carpet, then this two-parter is a must listen. Total running time: 1:04:48.

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Episode 249: Listener Q&A

In Episode 249, Trev and AJ chat about working on soap operas, AJ’s recent trip to Alaska, and the role of technology in empowering—and distracting—artists. Then they open the mailbag to respond to some long-burning questions from listeners: including the pitfalls and advantages of being pigeon-holed, various “at home” practices for actors, and how to go about finding a class or teacher that’s right for you. Total running time: 47:22.

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Episode 248: Craig Ballantyne (Part 2)

In Episode 248, Trev and AJ kick off a somewhat philosophical discussion about the actor / casting director relationship—that is to say, it’s all about collaboration: good actors make casting directors look good. Then they respond to a listener question about staying the course versus diversifying the toolset, before sitting down for Part 2 of their chat with productivity and success transformation coach Craig Ballantyne.

And get ready: there is a TON of actionable wisdom in this interview—including Craig’s 5 Pillars of Success, how and why process goals are an absolutely crucial part of achieving outcome goals, what the “3 C Formula” is and why structure equals freedom, what one of Craig’s typical “perfect days” look like, and a truckload of wisdom and tips for how you can create your perfect day. Total running time: 1:02:09.

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Episode 247: Craig Ballantyne (Part 1)

In Episode 247, AJ recaps just how specific and physical his work on NCIS:LA was—and how fun. Then he and Trev offer their thoughts on the whole “art versus money” conundrum, before sitting down for Part 1 of their chat with productivity and success transformation coach Craig Ballantyne.

You guys remember that book called The Perfect Day Formula Trev couldn’t shut up about? Yeah—Craig wrote that.

Craig’s not an actor, or even in the entertainment industry, but the productivity and success principles he’s put together can make a massive difference in the lives of anyone. In Part 1, we talk about how Craig got his start, intuitively learning and adjusting his approach to life and business until one day, he looked up and was the Editor-in-Chief of EarlyToRise.com. We talk about how to overcome anxiety, why everyone should have a personal success coach, and a easy mindset shift that’ll help you conquer any obstacle. Total running time: 55:48.

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Episode 246: Chin Han (Part 2)

In Episode 246, AJ catches us up on his shoot and some career strategy talk before Trev sits down with actor Chin Han to round out their discussion about his journey—including the eight years of doing what he *thought* would be the rest of his career, and the fortuitous chance he took, at the urging of his family and friends, that changed everything for him. He also shares how he built his own personal support community (and why it’s important to keep it diverse), why type-casting and limitations are something to be celebrated, and why all life is practice. Total running time: 55:51.

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