An Actor Despairs: Recent Episodes
Ryan Perez
An inside look at life in the television and film industry. Join your host Ryan Perez as he speaks with actors, directors, talent agents, casting directors, and more about how the industry works and how to not only survive but to thrive.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor, producer, and entrepreneur Theo Rossi, known for Sons of Anarchy, Luke Cage, Emily the Criminal, The Penguin, and Army of the Dead, for an honest conversation about how the entertainment industry has evolved since the pandemic. Theo reflects on how Emily the Criminal reshaped his career, led to opportunities like The Penguin, and renewed his perspective on acting and storytelling.
The conversation explores the realities of self-tape auditions, the impact of streaming on Hollywood, why actors need to create and produce their own work, the disappearance of the industry's middle class, the changing relationship between audiences and film, and why great stories will always endure. Theo also shares his philosophy on longevity, taking creative risks, adapting to change, and building a sustainable career in an industry where there are no guarantees.
If you enjoyed Part 1, this episode goes even deeper into the future of Hollywood and what it takes to thrive as a working artist today.
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Part 1 of 2: Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor, producer Theo Rossi, known for Sons of Anarchy, Luke Cage, Emily the Criminal, and Army of the Dead, to discuss his journey from growing up in Staten Island to becoming one of Hollywood's most recognizable character actors. In this first installment, Theo opens up about his childhood, overcoming addiction, discovering acting by chance, studying the craft with relentless intensity, moving to Los Angeles, hustling through countless jobs while chasing his dream, and the breakthrough moments that changed his life forever. The conversation also explores the realities of rejection, building a sustainable career, navigating the changing entertainment industry, and why success in Hollywood is as much about business, relationships, and perseverance as it is about talent.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Langley Kirkwood, known for Warrior, Banshee, Black Sails, and Generation Kill, to discuss his journey from growing up in apartheid-era Johannesburg to building an international acting career. The conversation explores the formative experiences that inspired him to become an actor, his breakthrough roles in South Africa and Hollywood, working on acclaimed series including Banshee, Warrior, Black Sails, and Generation Kill, and his move to Los Angeles before ultimately returning home. Langley also opens up about his battle with alcoholism, achieving sobriety, the changing realities of today's entertainment industry, and why actors must become storytellers and create their own opportunities in an ever-evolving business.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Thomas Coombes as they discuss growing up in the U.K., discovering the arts at a young age, navigating drama school, and breaking into one of the world’s most competitive industries. Thomas reflects on the realities of training, finding representation, landing his first auditions, and the perseverance it took to build his career.
They also dive into his work on BOILING POINT, BABY REINDEER, SLOW HORSES, THE AGENCY, and DEATH OF ENGLAND, collaborating with Stephen Graham, the lasting impact of the pandemic on actors, self-tape auditions, approaching complex roles, overcoming rejection, and the mindset required to sustain a career in the industry.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Gretchen Mol as they discuss growing up in Connecticut, discovering acting, moving to New York, landing early roles in THE FUNERAL, DONNIE BRASCO, ROUNDERS, and SPIN CITY, and the lessons that shaped her career. Gretchen also reflects on the changing television landscape, the realities of self-tape auditions, staying true to her artistic compass, and the advice that's guided her through decades in the industry. Please see her new film HORSEGIRLS now in cinemas!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Brian Geraghty, known for 1923, The Hurt Locker, Flight, and Jarhead, to discuss his journey from growing up in New Jersey to studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre and building a career in Hollywood. The conversation explores his early years in New York, the perseverance it took to establish himself as a working actor, collaborating with acclaimed filmmakers including Kathryn Bigelow and Robert Zemeckis, his experiences on The Hurt Locker, Jarhead, Flight, and 1923, and what he's learned about longevity, resilience, and navigating an ever-changing entertainment industry.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor, writer, and director Macon Blair, known for Oppenheimer, Blue Ruin, and Green Room, to discuss his journey from growing up in Alexandria, Virginia to building a career as one of independent cinema's most respected storytellers. The conversation explores his lifelong creative partnership with Jeremy Saulnier, making homemade films together as kids, working as a production assistant in New York, writing spec scripts, and the years of persistence that led to the breakthrough success of Blue Ruin at the Cannes Film Festival. Macon also reflects on the making of Green Room, his work on Oppenheimer, the realities of independent filmmaking, and what it takes to build a lasting career both in front of and behind the camera.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor David Denman, known for The Office and 13 Hours, to discuss his journey from growing up in Orange County and attending eight different schools before discovering theater in high school, to earning a spot at Juilliard alongside actors like Alan Tudyk. The conversation explores his challenging experience at Juilliard, booking his first professional roles, auditioning opposite Keanu Reeves for The Replacements, moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, and the lessons learned building a lasting career in Hollywood.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Kevin Kane, known for Life & Beth and Law & Order: SVU, to discuss his journey from growing up in Philadelphia and Myrtle Beach to building an acting career in New York City. The conversation explores his early years pursuing the craft, his friendship and creative collaboration with Amy Schumer, his work on Life & Beth and Law & Order: SVU, and the lessons he's learned navigating a career in television, film, and comedy.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Matt Jones, known for Breaking Bad, Mom, Bob Hearts Abishola, and Gilmore Girls, to discuss his journey from growing up in the suburbs of Los Angeles to building a career in television and film. The conversation explores his early love of movies, his transition from sports to theater, performing with Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, breaking into commercials before landing his first television role, and the audition for Breaking Bad that changed everything. Matt also reflects on the realities of life after a career-defining role, navigating typecasting, the challenges facing working actors in today's industry, and how streaming-era budget cuts have reshaped opportunities for actors and crews alike.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor and composer Brittany Allen, known for Dexter: Original Sin, The Boys, All My Children, and The Pitt, to discuss her journey from child actor in Toronto to building a career across Canadian and American film and television. The conversation explores her breakthrough on All My Children, navigating the realities of the entertainment industry, balancing acting with motherhood, transitioning into composing music for films, and her recent work on The Pitt. Brittany also reflects on the challenges of agents, the impact of the pandemic on working actors, and how becoming a mother transformed her relationship to work, creativity, and ambition.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with Daniel Bessner, college professor and host of American Prestige, to discuss the history of Hollywood’s financialization and the decline of the middle class in the entertainment industry. The conversation explores how Hollywood evolved from the studio system of the 1920s-1950s into a gig-based economy following the labor strikes of the 1960s, and eventually into a financialized system dominated by conglomerates, private equity firms, and streaming platforms. Daniel breaks down how deregulation, asset management companies, and the collapse of mass culture transformed the industry, creating growing instability for working artists and reshaping what it means to sustain a career in entertainment today.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with Neil Forsyth, creator of Guilt and the new Legends on Netflix, to discuss his journey from growing up in Dundee, Scotland and writing football fanzines to becoming a successful television writer. The conversation explores the making of Legends, his breakthrough into television with Bob Servant, the development of Guilt, his writing process and approach to structure and research, adapting true stories for television, and the challenges facing writers in today’s industry. Neil also reflects on the decline of development funding, the importance of the BBC supporting unique voices, his resistance to AI in the creative process, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in storytelling!
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Part 1 of 2: Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with Daniel Bessner, college professor and host of American Prestige, to discuss his upbringing in New York, academic journey into U.S. foreign policy and democracy, and his analysis of how entertainment and media shape public understanding of the world. The conversation explores Hollywood’s evolution from a more artist-driven industry in the 1930s and 1940s into a system increasingly aligned with corporate and capitalist values, the decline of mass culture, the rise of gig work in entertainment, and the growing instability facing working artists today.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Ivana Miličević, known for Banshee, Seinfeld, and Casino Royale, to discuss her journey from immigrating from Bosnia to building a decades-long career in Hollywood, her transition from modeling to acting in the 1990s, and the career-defining experience of starring in Banshee. She reflects on coming up in the industry alongside actors like Charlize Theron and working with Daniel Craig, her approach to auditioning and preparation, and navigating the balance between career and personal life during difficult moments. The conversation also explores the evolving entertainment landscape, the impact of COVID-19, and her perspective on what it means to sustain a career as a working actor today.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eric Lange, known for The West Wing and Escape at Dannemora, to discuss his journey from Ohio to Hollywood, his eight-year struggle before landing his breakthrough role, the transformative experience of playing a heavy character in Escape at Dannemora, navigating the challenges of today’s entertainment industry, and his approach to acting rooted in naturalism, preparation, and creating opportunities to sustain a lasting career.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eva De Dominici, known for The Cleaning Lady and Balls Up, to discuss her journey from Buenos Aires to Hollywood, starting her career at age five in Argentina and breaking out on Chiquititas, moving to the United States without speaking English, overcoming language barriers in the industry, landing her first major roles, and the perseverance it takes to build a bilingual acting career while staying true to who you are.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Happy Anderson, known for Mindhunter, The Knick, and The Standoff at Sparrow Creek, to discuss his journey from upstate New York to a thriving career in film and television, his early days in community theater and breakthrough in Equus, overcoming substance abuse and finding sobriety, navigating the challenges of today’s acting landscape, and his upcoming role in Brigadoon at the Pasadena Playhouse, along with hard-earned advice for actors chasing longevity in the craft.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guests Jessica Sherman and Jenn Presser of Tipsy Casting as they discuss their journey into casting, the shift from in-person auditions to self-tapes, and how the casting process has evolved post-pandemic, along with their insights on the future of auditions and what actors need to understand in today’s changing industry.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Luke Barnett as they discuss his upbringing in Maryland, his journey from working in bars in Hollywood while pursuing acting, taking time away to focus on writing and producing, and his return to acting with projects like Faith Based, Crossing Over Express, and Dark Winds, along with the importance of persistence and creating your own opportunities in today’s industry.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kirk Acevedo as they discuss his upbringing in the South Bronx, discovering acting at East Harlem Performing Arts and LaGuardia High School, his breakout roles in "Oz" and "Band of Brothers," and the challenges of being typecast, along with navigating an evolving industry and creating opportunities as an actor.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Paul Bullion as they discuss his upbringing in Newport Pagnell, his early experiences in theater, the challenges he faced breaking into drama school, and his journey to landing roles in Peaky Blinders, Mission: Impossible, The Witcher, and more, along with his approach to staying grounded, navigating the industry, and balancing his work as both an actor and carpenter.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Daniel Francis as they discuss his experience growing up in London, falling in love with music and performing, his journey into drama school, and his work in "Small Axe," "Liaison," "The Wheel of Time," "Bridgerton," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Josh Finan as they talk about his experience growing up in the U.K, attending Bristol Old Vic, and his work in "The Responder," "The Gentleman," "Baby Reindeer," and his new show "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast" now streaming on Netflix!!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Clifton Collins Jr. as they discuss his experience growing up in Los Angeles, being raised and inspired by his grandfather, choosing to pursue a career in acting, and working in projects such as "187, "The Rules of Attraction," "Capote," "Traffic," "Jockey," "Eddington," "Westworld," and far too many other to name!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Jess Jacobs as they talk about her experience growing up and falling in love with the business as well as her new film "If You See Something" now available to stream!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest James Badge Dale as James returns to the podcast and discuss his life since last being on the show, his work in "King Ivory," "Violent Ends," "Devil in Disguise," his advice to actors navigating the collapse of in person auditioning and a changing entertainment landscape, and so much more!!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Adrianna Mitchell as they discuss her experience growing up in Atlanta, discovering her love for acting later in life. auditioning and attending graduate school, and her work in "Snowfall," "Evil," and "Crutch."
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Chris Diamantopoulos as they discuss his experience growing up in Canada and discovering his love for acting, enrolling in youth theatre, deciding between going to drama school or working professionally, breaking into Broadway young and deciding to walk away to build a career in film/tv, and his work in projects such as "24," "Silicon Valley," "True Story," "The Boys In The Boat," "The Three Stooges," "Bull Run," and so much more!
"BULL RUN" will release in Theaters and On Demand November 14, 2025
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Chris Coy as they discuss his experience growing up in Florida, deciding between going to college or relocating to Los Angeles, moving to Los Angeles and trying to break into the industry to get representation and auditions, getting sober and dealing with constant rejection, and working on projects such as "True Blood," "Treme," "Banshee," "The Deuce," "Black Rabbit," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Jeremy Luke as they discuss his experience growing up in New York and discovering his passion for filmmaking and acting, moving to Los Angeles in the early 2000's and building a network, and his work in projects like "Mob City," "Small Shots," "The Irishman," "Don Jon," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Amaka Okafor as they discuss her experience growing up in the UK, going to university, traveling around with a theatre company, and her work in "Bodies," "The Responder," "Black Rabbit," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Billy Barratt as they discuss his experience growing up in the U.K, falling in love with acting, and his work in "Responsible Child," "Bring Her Back," "Invasion," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Laura Birn as they discuss her experience growing up in Finland, discovering her passion for acting, going to theatre school and working in Finnish projects, and her work in "Foundation," "The Ones Below," "A Walk Among the Tombstones," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Moe Bar-El as they discuss his experience growing up in Iran and moving to the UK, falling in love with acting and pursuing a career, his work in "The Bureau," "Alien: Earth," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Andrea Savage as they discuss her experience deciding to pursue a career in the industry while still in college; trying to break into the business in Los Angeles and studying at The Groundlings; working on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Veep," "Step Brothers" ; creating her own movies and tv shows such as "I'm Sorry" and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Ryan Sampson as they discuss his experience growing up in the UK, falling in love with performing, moving to London to become an actor, and his work in "Brassic," and "Mr. Bigstuff" now streaming!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Robert John Burke as they dive into his beginnings in New York City, studying at SUNY Purchase’s prestigious acting conservatory, and breaking into the industry through collaborations with director Hal Hartley. They discuss his roles in Thinner, RoboCop 3, and his dynamic television work in Rescue Me, Gossip Girl, Law & Order: SVU, and The Last of Us. From standout performances in films like Tombstone, Munich, BlacKkKlansman, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to his real-life heroism as a firefighter, this conversation spans a remarkable career on-screen and off.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Pat Healy as they discuss growing up in Chicago and attending university for theatre, being a part of Steppenwolf productions and collaborating with the company, moving to Los Angeles and booking work, and his experience working on "Better Call Saul," "Great World of Sound," "Cheap Thrills," "Killers of The Flower Moon," "Station 19," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Ed Begley Jr. as they discuss his experience growing up and following in his father's footsteps, breaking into the business in the 1960's and 1970's, working in both comedy and genre, and his work in "St. Elsewhere," "Pineapple Express," "Young Sheldon," "Better Call Saul," and "Don't Tell Larry."
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Hannah Onslow as they discuss her experience growing up, discovering her love for acting, auditioning for drama schools, attending RADA and her experience there, and her work in "Empire of Light," "Belgravia," and This City is Ours."
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Christine Tremarco as they discuss her experience growing up and booking a TV show at a young age, deciding to commit to an acting career, working in Netflix's "Adolescence," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kerri Kenney-Silver as they discuss her experience growing up, attending NYU and forming The State, graduating and working on "Reno 911," her new show "The Four Seasons" and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Quelin Sepulveda as they discuss her journey growing up in Brazil and moving to the UK, going to drama school, and her new film "Havoc" with Tom Hardy out now!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest MimĂ® Khayisa as they talk about her journey into acting, going to drama school without her father knowing, landing an agent, creating your own projects, and her work on "The Witcher," "Star Wars," "Mr. Selfridge," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest C. Thomas Howell as they discuss his journey from the rodeo world into acting; working on "The Outsiders and "ET"; transitioning to television and getting into deeper character work; and the current state of the entertainment industry as well as his work on "1923"!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and returning guest Philip Barantini as they discuss Philip's life and career since "Boiling Point," his new show "Adolescence" with Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters, and much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Vella Lovell as they discuss her journey growing up and moving around, transitioning from playing piano to studying acting, attending NYU and Juilliard, and her work on "Animal Control," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "Mr. Mayor," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Dominic Burgess as they discuss his journey growing up in the U.K, discovering his love for acting, auditioning and going to drama school, deciding to move to Los Angeles for better opportunities, working on "Palm Royale," "Dr. Death," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Spenser Granese as they discuss his experience growing up and journey into acting as well as his work in projects such as "Better Call Saul," "Barry," "La Cocina," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Peter Jacobson as they discuss his journey growing up in Chicago, attending Juilliard, graduating and auditioning in NYC, and his work in "House," "Colony," "Smile 2," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Mariel Molino as they discuss her journey growing up in San Diego, discovering her love for acting, having a hard time breaking into the industry in Los Angeles, moving to Mexico City and starting her career there, having acting finally bring her back to the U.S, and her work in "Promised Land," "The Watchful Eye," and her new show "NCIS: Origins"!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Skye P. Marshall as they discuss her experience growing up and moving around frequently; quitting Corporate America and deciding to move to Los Angeles to pursue acting; and working on projects like "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," "Good Sam," and the new CBS hit "Matlock" with Kathy Bates.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Steven Rogers as they discuss Steven's experience growing up immersed in theatre, moving to New York City and studying acting, finding himself writing "Hope Floats," and his work as a screenwriter on other projects such as "Kate and Leopold," "I Tonya," and the upcoming "Everything's Going to Be Great."
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Jack Lowden as they discuss his journey into acting, booking work and leaving drama school early, and his new film "The Outrun" he produced starring Saoirse Ronan out today!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Jamie Kenna as they discuss his experience growing up and pursing a career in football/soccer, discovering his love for acting later and enrolling in drama school, and working in projects such as "Green Street Hooligans," "Children of Men," "Peaky Blinders," and "House of The Dragon."
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Charlotte Hope as they discuss her journey growing up and going to school, committing to pursuing acting, and her work in projects such as "Game of Thrones, "The English Game," "The Spanish Princess," and "Catch Me A Killer," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Georgia Flood as they discuss her journey growing up and discovering her love of the arts, working in the Australia entertainment landscape before streaming, and hew new show "Apples Never Fall" now on Peacock!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Jason Butler Harner as they talk Jason's experience growing up in Virginia, going to college at VCU and working with different theatre companies, attending NYU graduate acting, and working in many film, tv, and theatre projects including "Homeland," "Ozark," "Sugar," and his current film "The Bing Bend."
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Brandon Scott as they discuss Brandon's experience growing up in the South, discovering his love for acting, going to NYU and starting his own theatre company, moving to Los Angeles and starting to work, and his experience on "Grey's Anatomy," "Dead To Me," The Girls on The Bus," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Rosalind Chao as they discuss her journey getting into acting young; finding a balance between theatre, film, and television; the lessons learned from her many different projects; and her monumental role on Netflix's "3 Body Problem."
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kai Alexander as they discuss Kai's childhood, growing up go karting/drumming, getting into acting and falling in love the craft, and his work on "Masters of the Air"
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Staz Nair as they discuss Staz's journey into acting/music and working in projects such as "Game of Thrones," "Supergirl," and Zach Snyder's newest film "Rebel Moon" now streaming!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Brian Huskey as they discuss how Brian got his start into acting later in life. moving to New York City, his work in the sketch comedy circuit, and building an incredible roster of film and television work!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Dierdre Friel as they discuss her journey, various projects, teaching, her wonderful work in "PHYSICAL," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Ellen Rapoport as they discuss her journey growing up, going to Ive League schools and discovering her interest in screenwriting, her journey selling various projects, the wild ride of creating and writing her show "Minx," and being able to survive an arduous transition of being one network only to be dropped and having to find another home all while finishing not only filming, but also production of the show.
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Sasha Lane as they discuss her wild journey into landing her very first role in "American Honey," navigating the success of that film, having an amazing friend in Riley Keough who helped her understand the dynamics of the entertainment industry and encouraged her to continue pursuing an acting career, finding her voice, choosing film/tv projects that resonated with her, and her profound work in "The Crowded Room" with Tom Holland and Emmy Rossum out now!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and legendary guest Jon Voight as they discuss the beginnings of his journey, the various acting techniques and peers he connected with, and his new film "Mercy" with Jonathan Rhys Meyers via Paramount Content Distribution in Select Theaters May 12, On Digital May 19, and On Demand June 2, 2023. Also please check out an upcoming documentary film about his work in "Midnight Cowboy" DESPERATE SOULS, DARK CITY AND THE LEGEND OF MIDNIGHT COWBOY (Kino Lorber / Zeitgeist Films) – In Select Theaters June 23, 2023
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Chloe Van Landschoot as they discuss her journey growing up, getting into dance, discovering acting later in life, become a nurse and then being thrust into the pandemic, falling in love with acting and landing auditions, Season 2 of her show "From" now on MGM+
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Darren Goldstein as they discuss Darren's journey into discovering acting later in life, going to NYU for his MFA, growing into roles, "The Affair," "Ozark," and upcoming project both Ryan and Darren worked on together!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Frida Gustavsson as they discuss her experience growing up in Sweden, being scouted at Ikea, taking off as a model in high fashion, leaving fashion behind and returning to her pursuit of acting, and finally landing the role of a lifetime as Freydis on Netflix's "Vikings: Valhalla."
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Amar Chada-Patel as they discuss his experience growing up, getting into fashion filmmaking and commercials, discovering acting later in life, and his new wonderful show "Willow" now streaming on Disney!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kit Young as they discuss growing up in the U.K., his journey into acting, working on the stage, and his new projects on Netflix "The School For Good And Evil" and "Shadow and Bone" Season 2!
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Mena Suvari as they discuss Mena's journey into acting starting at a young age, what drew her to the script of American Beauty, how she loves as much info as possible when preparing for a role, and her newest film, The Accursed.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Lauren Lyle about how she got her start pursuing acting, getting agents and navigating auditions, landing three seasons of "Outlander," and her new show "Karen Pirie."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Cameron Cowperthwaite as they discuss his journey growing up, discovering acting very late, making a sudden move to Los Angeles, and working with Ryan Murhphy on "AHS" and now on "Dahmer" streaming now on Netflix!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jay Chanrasekhar as they discuss his experience growing up, getting into comedy, starting a sketch troupe in college, the origins of Broken Lizard, making "Supertroopers," navigating his career as an actor, writer, director, editor, comedian, and his new wonderful film "Easter Sunday." In addition, breaking down the utilization of his wonderful app Vouch Vault --please download it now from the app store!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Pippa Bennett-Warner as they discuss how she got her start early in the U.K, navigating into acting as an adult, and her current projects "Chloe," "Gangs of London," and the upcoming film "See How They Run."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest James Scully (Fire Island, You, 9-1-1, Quantico, Heathers) as they discuss James’ process while filming his breakout roll in Fire Island, his acting beginnings in San Antonio, Texas, and James’s opinion on playing a straight man.
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Join your host, Ryan Perez and guest Shea Whigham (Joker, Boardwalk Empire, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning) as they discuss Shea’s process while filming during covid, his preparation methods for the role of “G. Gordon Liddy” on STARZ “Gaslit,” and working alongside Academy Award winning actress Julia Roberts.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Laura Haddock as they discuss her experience growing up, discovering her love for acting, going to drama school, starting to work and figuring out the nuances of being a working actor, and projects such as "Transformers." "White Lines," "Downtown Abbey: A New Era," and her desire to return to the stage!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ana Nogueira as they discuss her journey as an actor and theatre major, moving to New York City and auditioning, becoming a writer while still acting, developing her first two plays and the workshopping, creating, and producing her new smash hit play "Which Way To The Stage," which we all need to help get to Broadway!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Fiona Glascott as they discuss her journey growing up Ireland, discovering her passion for theatre, moving to London to pursue her career further, and working in projects like "Fantastic Beasts," and "Julia" just to name a few!!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kit Connor as they talk about Kit's experience into getting into a Saturday theatre school that changed his life, doing commercials, booking film/tv/theatre roles, and projects like "Rocketman," "His Dark Materials," and his new incredible show "Heartstopper" now streaming on Netflix!!!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Fola Evans-Akingbola as they discuss her journey into acting, working on projects like "Siren" and "Game of Thrones," and her brand new show "Ten Percent" now streaming!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ophelia Lovibond as they discuss her journey into discovering acting, getting started working young, maintaining education while working, moving to Los Angeles and working, her experience on "Elementary," and her new hit show "Minx" and so much more!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Saffron Hocking as they talk about her experience growing up in London, getting interested in the arts, going to drama school, and her work in "Top Boy."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Ani and Alessandra Mesa as they talk about their journey growing up as twins, getting into pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, creating their own content, and their film "Superior."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Marissa Jo Cerar as they discuss her experience growing up, discovering her passion for writing, getting breaks and landing in various writers rooms for shows like "The Handmaid's Tale," "13 Reasons Why, "The Fosters," and her new show about Mamie Till-Mobley called "Women of The Movement" now streaming on HULU!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Luke Thompson as they discuss Luke's experience growing up in France, attending university before drama school, ultimately going to drama school, working in Theatre in the U.K, landing "Bridgerton" and the amazing journey that has ensued!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and returning guest Morgan Spector as they talk everything that's happened since he was last on the show pre-pandemic. Moreover, discussing "The Plot Against America," "The Gilded Age," and the fact that this podcast would not exist without him and we are truly grateful for his work and time.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kata MartĂn as they discuss her experience growing up in Spain, moving to California, attending NYU, pursuing acting, and her new wonderful show "Promised Land" now on HULU!!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Haley Bennett as they discuss her acting journey and her work on the new film "Cyrano" now in cinemas!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Cillian O'Sullivan as they talk about his journey growing up in Ireland, finding focus, moving to the United States, and his new show "In From The Cold" now streaming on Netflix!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Fierro as they discuss his health and ways in which you can help him recover from his medical emergency.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kevin L. Johnson as they discuss growing up, getting into acting late, booking "Ozark" as a co star and it becoming a reoccurring, and much more!
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Join your host, Ryan Perez, as he interviews guest Bree Elrod about her experiences as an actor over the last few decades. They discuss her creative journey that has taken her all over the country, her work with Alan Rickman, and her amazing performance in “Red Rocket” directed by Sean Baker, which is currently making huge waves both critically and at the box office.Â
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Philip Barantini as they talk about his journey from acting into filmmaking, transitioning into directing and working survival jobs, and his new outstanding film "Boiling Point."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Will Catlett as they discuss his incredible journey and working with Kevin Hart in "True Story" as well as many of Will's other projects!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Joanna Vanderham as they talk about her journey growing up, going to drama school, getting pulled away on an acting job, returning to drama school, and all her amazing film, television, and theatre work!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Noomi Rapace as they talk about her journey growing up in a multi-cultural environment, manifesting work, taking on projects that were not the obvious choice, learning English in only a few months, and her brilliant performance in "Lamb."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis as they celebrate Ryan’s five years of sobriety, talk about their friendship and history, and discuss Gabriel-Kane’s life experiences growing up as well as becoming a model and actor. His new movie “Terror on the Prairie” comes out in 2022, and was a transformative experience for G-K.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Alex Hassell as they talk about his youth, getting into acting, founding The Factory Theatre Company, and his work in films like "Two Down," Netflix's brand new "Cowboy Bebop," and the highly anticipated "The Tragedy of Macbeth."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Jim Tierney and Brittany Feldman as they talk about a dramatic series of events that has unfolded in the last few months as Ryan searched for his missing dog, Guy. Jim and Brittany were instrumental in the search for Guy and today’s episode focuses not only on their experiences together, but also the amazing work they do for the animal community every day. Brittany is the President and Founder of Shelter Chic, a nonprofit animal rescue group. Jim uses a mixture of military training, clairvoyance, and dedication to help locate and track missing pets with his business, the Intuitive Walker. Listen in to hear more from them.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Rudi Dharmalingam as they discuss Rudi's childhood and getting into table tennis, discovering acting later in life and not going to drama school, the persistence of showing up for auditions even when it meant a 14 hour commute, staying positive, and his new show "Wakefield" now available on Showtime!
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Join you host Ryan Perez and guest Bill Heck as they discuss Bill's journey into acting, going to grad school at NYU, landing his first jobs, and his new wonderful show "I Know What You Did Last Summer" now streaming!!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Eden Epstein as she shares her journey from attending NYU, finding an acting class that was a match, booking "Sweetbitter," and now Season 2 of Apple's "See."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kaelen Ohm as they discuss her artistic journey as a filmmaker, actor, and musician and talk Netfilx's "Hit and Run." Make sure to check out her music under the name AMAARA!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest John Pollono for Part 2 as they discuss "Small Engine Repair" the film now out in theaters and on VOD 10/1!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest John Pollono as they discuss playwriting, Ryan's role in "Small Engine Repair," and it being turned into a film! This is a re-release with the brand new Part 2 coming Thursday discussing the "Small Engine Repair" film now out in theaters and on VOD 10/1!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Alison Luff as they talk about her childhood growing up in Texas, getting into community theatre, moving to New York City, working on amazing Broadway productions such as "Waitress" and "Les Miserables" and her film/tv work with her new wonderful show on STARZ "Heels." She's also one half of the indie musical duo Big Sur Bound make sure to check out their music!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Peyton Meyer as they discuss his childhood experience growing up in Las Vegas, discovering his passion for performing arts, going to Los Angeles to get representation, working on "Girl Meets Word," surmounting extreme tragedy and loss, and his new film "He's All That" now streaming!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mark O'Brien as they talk about Mark's experience growing up in Canada, developing a passion for filmmaking and acting, the realities of pursuing it in Canada, immigrating to the United States, and his new projects "Blue Bayou" and "The Righteous" (which he wrote and directed) and so much more!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Tim Robbins as they discuss Tim's experience growing up in NYC, getting into theatre, going to college, moving to Los Angeles, founding The Actors' Gang, and The Actors' Gang new production "We Live On" now available on their website in parts 1, 2, 3 for pay what you can! The Actors’ Gang strives to make its content accessible to all patrons. Admission is Pay What You Can but we are extending free tickets to patrons who can’t afford to make a donation. For additional information or if you have questions, need assistance, or access to free tickets, please email atBoxOffice@TheActorsGang.com.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Andy Horwitz (who is the Executive Vice President at Atlas Entertainment) as they talk about growing up in Los Angeles, getting his start, not going the conventional film school path, starting out as an assistant and working his way up, the state of the film industry, and the stories behind the making of their films like "American Hustle" and "Triple Frontier" amongst many more!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Denzel Whitaker and John Trefry as they talk about their new film "5150."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Rafael Casal as they take an incredibly deep dive in Rafael's experience growing up, his parents introducing him to the arts, getting into music and poetry, traveling doing poetry slams and shows, moving to LA and having nothing happen to your career, watching your best friend, suddenly, become famous, developing a script for 10 years to finally have it realized, getting into Sundance, working with Hugh Jackman and Ethan Hawke, acting in and being the show runner of a TV show, and so much more! "Blindspotting" is now streaming on STARZ!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Gia Sandhu as they discuss her childhood, getting into the arts, her academic training, working survival jobs, her firs few jobs and her new wonderful show "The Mysterious Benedict Society" now streaming!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Billy Howle as they discuss his experience growing up and moving around the U.K, getting into the arts such as dancing and acting, attending drama schools, and working on amazing projects such as "Dunkirk," "Star Wars," "Outlaw King," "MotherFatherSon," "The Seagull," "The Serpent," and his new show with Jared Harris "The Beast Must Die."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Simon Birch for Part 2 of their discussion about the 14th Factory talking about: the hurdles it took to get the space in Los Angeles and opening with little to no outside support; the building of and the deeper meanings behind each of the exhibits in the gallery; conquering the bureaucratic loopholes to be able to finally open the gallery to the public; the future of the 14th Factory and if there will be a new space!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and artist Simon Birch as they discuss his childhood in the U.K, moving to Hong Kong, becoming an artist, surviving cancer, and the beginnings of the projects that led to his exhibit The 14th Factory!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Sonya Walger as they discuss her journey from growing up in London, to attending Oxford and getting into theatre, moving to America to pursue acting, her incredible career, and performance on "For All Mankind." Make sure to check out her Podcast "Bookish"!!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ewan Horrocks as they discuss his journey into acting, his new show "Domina," and booking the final season of "The Last Kingdom."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Robbie Tann as they discuss Robbie's childhood in Texas, discovering his love for acting, moving away from musical theatre, getting representation and auditions, and his experience playing Billy opposite Kate Winslet on "Mare Of Easttown."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Wallis Day as they discuss her journey growing up in the U.K, transitioning from athletics and modeling into acting, moving to the U.S., and all her amazing projects such as "Krypton," "Batwoman," and her upcoming film "Infinite." Today is 150 episodes!!!!! We love you all and thank you for listening!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and amazing guest Rebecca Breeds as they take a deep dive into her journey, lessons learned along the way, navigating the business, and her new outstanding role as Clarice Starling in "Clarice."
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Join you host Ryan Perez and guest Vikash Bhai as they talk about his journey and his new outstanding film "Limbo" and so much more!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Joe Taslim as they talk about his journey and getting seriously involved with martial arts, transitioning to acting, and working in films such as "The Raid," "The Night Comes for Us," "Motral Kombat." Moreover, talking about the hit television show "Warrior" which just got renewed for Season 3!!!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and filmmaker Brad Turner as they talk about his wonderful career directing over 300 episodes of television (including "Homeland" and "24" to name a few) and his new film "Trigger Point" with Barry Pepper now available to rent or purchase!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Julian Kostov as they take an incredible deep dive into Julian's journey from Bulgaria to becoming an actor (and a manager to Oscar nominee and fellow Bulgarian Maria Bakalova) and working around the world in projects such as "24: Live Another Day," "Another Mother's Son," "Berlin Station," and Netfix's hit show "Shadow and Bone" now streaming!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Madeleine Arthur as they discuss how she got her start and working on projects such as "Big Eyes," "The Family," "The Magicians," "To All The Boys I've Loved Before," "Color out of Space," and "Snowpiercer."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Colman Domingo has they discuss his iconic career from beginning to today and projects such as "Passing Strange," "Euphoria," "Fear The Walking Dead," "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," and much more!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Olli Haaskivi as they discuss growing up in Ohio, moving to Florida, starting his journey as an actor, working on projects such as "The Deuce," "The Sinner," and most recently as Dr. Nagel on "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Danny Deferrari as they take a deep dive into Danny's childhood, transitioning into acting, NYU, post-grad career navigation, and his new hit film "Shiva Baby" out now!!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Selina Lo as they talk about her very unique journey going up in the U.K, getting into martial arts very young, and her new hit film "Boss Level" available now on HULU with legendary Frank Grillo
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Join your host Ryan Perez and wonderful guest Amy Manson as they talk about her drama school experience, getting her start, and now working on HBO's brand new smash hit show "The Nevers" playing the unforgettable Maladie!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest wonderful musician Erick Eiser AKA Horns Bee as they listen to and discuss his new HIT single "When I Look You In The Eyes."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and filmmaker Rod Blackhurst as they discuss his struggle to break into the industry, going on tour with a rock band that changed everything for his filmmaking career, and his new riveting docu-series for Peacock "John Wayne Gacy: Devil In Disguise."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Emily Meade as they discuss her experience growing up in NYC, high school, working on projects like "Boardwalk Empire," "The Leftovers," "The Deuce," and so many others. Emily has a wonderful new show on instagram called "Everything's Fucked" make sure to check it out!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Tiera Skovbye as they discuss her beginning, her experience working as a child as well as her roles in "Riverdale," "Summer of 84," and "Nurses." They also discuss how she transitioned to larger parts in U.S. productions, and working through COVID.Â
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Henry Lloyd-Hughes as they discuss his beginning, "The English Game," "Killing Eve," fighting against the stigma of not attending drama school, and his brand new incredible show "The Irregulars" playing Sherlock Holmes!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Sara Tomko as they discuss her journey and her new hit show "Resident Alien."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest McKell David as they discuss his new show "The Irregulars," his journey getting into the business young, "Black Mirror," "Snatch," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Terrence Terrell as they discuss his journey from grad school to moving to Los Angeles, working the extra and commercial circuit, transitioning into film and tv, winning his Emmy, and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Aasif Mandvi as they discuss Aasif's wild journey from going up in the U.K to moving to Florida and working on projects such as "Spiderman 2," "Sakina's Restaurant," "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," his new show "Evil," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jason Tobin as they discuss Jason's incredible journey as an actor, his work, and his experience on "Warrior" now available on HBO Max!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Zoë Tapper as they discuss her journey and her incredible new Netflix series "The One."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Leo Jacob as they discuss his journey into hospitality industry in New York City, working at the famous Bowery Hotel, and also his new amazing photography project documenting so many iconic restaurants/bars struggling through the lens of the pandemic.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mia Healey as they discuss her experience growing up in Australia, going to drama school, coming to Los Angeles for a callback that changed everything, and her new show "The Wilds" on Amazon!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Castille Landon as they discuss her experience directing and writing the new film "Fear of Rain" available for rent and purchase where ever you buy movies and playing in select theaters!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Erick Eiser AKA Horns Bee as they discuss his musical journey and listen to the single "All My Love" off his new EP Rhythm Man.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Thomas Brodie-Sangster as they discuss his work in a variety of projects such as "Love Actually," "Game of Thrones," "Godless," and "Queen's Gambit." Thomas' new film "Dragon Rider" comes out tomorrow February 12th so make sure to check it out!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Alix Wilton Regan as they discuss her journey, her new film "A Nightmare Wakes," and so much more with a surprise special guest!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Elisha Applebaum as they discuss how she got her start, her new podcast "Womxn Waves Podcast," and her new series now live on Netflix "Fate: The Winx Saga."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and legendary guest Jeremy Sisto as they discuss his early childhood acting experience in Chicago, developing a process with classes and coaches, convincing James Cameron to let him audition for Jack in "Titanic," all his vast experience in his multi-decade career, and so much more!!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jason Isaacs as they take an incredibly deep dive into Jason's career: Part 2 of 2
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jason Isaacs as they take an incredibly deep dive into Jason's career: Part 1 of 2
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Cheyenne Jackson as they talk about his journey from discovering his theatrical passion/coming to terms with his identity, moving to Seattle and pursuing theatre, taking a huge risk and moving to NYC to start working on Broadway, and finally transition into film and television work such as "30 Rock" and "American Horror Story." Moreover, we talk about his exciting new television show "Call Me Kat."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Doug Ellin as they discuss his journey, some of his early films like "Kissing A Fool," creating, writing, and directing "Entourage," the journey of that show and what's next, and his new podcast "Victory!"
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Hal Cumpston as they discuss the newcomer's journey making his own feature film "Bliched" and working on projects like "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" and the upcoming massive project "Nine Perfect Strangers."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Orion Lee as they discuss how Orion became interested into the arts, took the dive into the business after another career, overcoming type casting, and his new film "First Cow."
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Karim Saleh as they discuss his wild journey to becoming an actor, his new film "Luxor," and so much more!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Marsha Stephanie Blake on her journey from Jamaica to Jamaica Queens, going to college, going to get her MFA at UCSD, and working on projects such as "Orange Is The New Black," "Othello" at NYTW, "Luce," and her new movie with our close friend Rachel Brosnahan "I'm Your Woman."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Tom Byrne as they discuss his journey to drama school, auditioning, and landing the role of Prince Andrew on NETFLIX's "The Crown"!!
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Join host Ryan Perez and amazing guest Jack Huston as they discuss Jack's beginnings growing up with U.K, immersing himself into the youth theatre with his siblings, getting a understudy role in an amazing play, moving to Los Angeles and figuring out the American side, and of course his immortal Richard Harrow on "Boardwalk Empire," "Not Fade Away," and his current role in FX's "Fargo"
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ferdinand Kingsley as they discuss Ferdinand's role in the upcoming David Fincher film Mank, his approach to the obstacles that come with a career in acting, and what it was like to work on Victoria.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Peter Macdissi as they talk about Peter's youth growing up in a war, his journey to the States to study at the Lee Strasberg School, working on "Six Feet under," executive producing "Banshee," and his brand New Film "Uncle Frank."
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Rufus Sewell as they discuss Rufus growing up in London's Soho and the impact it had upon him, finding your voice and drama school, dealing with the particularities of being type cast as a villain, Rufus' performance in Tom Stoppard's "Rock and Roll" and the everlasting affect it had on both Ryan and Rufus' career.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Sam Spruell as they discuss the beginnings of his career, working on projects like "The Hurt Locker," "Snow White and The Huntsman," "Luther," and his new film "Mangrove" directed by the legendary Steve McQueen!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Faith Alabi as they discuss her how she got her start, working with Luca Guadagnino on "We are Who We Are," and what's in store for her next!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Linus Roache as they talk about his career and projects such as "Batman Begins," "Vikings," "Law and Order," and "Homeland."
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Dixie Egerickx as they discuss her lead role in the new film The Secret Garden, some of her past roles, and what life is like right now for Dixie and what's coming up in the future.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Trieste Kelly Dunn as they discuss Trieste's roles in Banshee and United 93, her time in New York City, and her political activism and volunteer work.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Lydia Hearst as they discuss her love for horror films and Adam Sandler films, breaking in to acting roles after modeling, and her new projects coming soon.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mark Webber as they discuss Mark's newest film The Place Of No Words, acting roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Green Room and whats coming in the future.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Georgie Henley as they discuss Georgie's role on Starz's The Spanish Princess, her experience as a young actress working on The Chronicles of Narnia films, and the conversation that made her commit to attending university.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Haroula Rose and Kenadi DelaCerna as they discuss the movie Once Upon A River. Covering what it was like filming it, the amazing music accompanying it, and also what we can expect in the future from them.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mark Normand as they discuss Mark growing up in New Orleans, going to film school, then from open mics to touring with Amy Schumer, and now headlining and continuing his rise in the comedy world.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Hoon Lee as they discuss Hoon's roles in projects like Banshee, Warrior, and Mulan, his non-traditional path to acting, and his advice for how to survive these tough times no matter what you do as a profession.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Elizabeth Marvel as they discuss Elizabeth's roles in shows like Homeland and House of Cards, her passion for stage acting, and her thoughts on where the television and film industry is headed post-COVID.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Cavan Valance as they discuss Cavan's new company, discussing recovery, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Amanda Collin as they discuss Amanda's role in HBO's Raised By Wolves, why she feels like having a full and vibrant life is crucial to acting, and why she chooses to live in her home country of Denmark rather than move to the US for work.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and returning guest Laurent Bouzereau as they discuss Laurent's work on Universal's new four-film 4k bundle of Alfred Hitchcock's Classics Collection, the revelations he had upon multiple viewings of Vertigo, and his admiration for Jimmy Stewart's acting prowess.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Desmin Borges as they discuss Desmin's new project Utopia on Amazon Prime Video, his awesome experience working with creator Gillian Flynn, and the benefits of disconnecting from social media.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Carrie Coon as they discuss Carrie's role in the upcoming thriller The Nest, how her work as a stage actor helped her get work as a screen actor, and working with Director David Fincher on Gone Girl.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jena Malone as they discuss Jena's upcoming film Antebellum, her role in Donnie Darko and other projects, as well as her passion for making music.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Erin Moriarty as they discuss Erin's role as Starlight in Amazon's The Boys, her time on True Detective, and her love for New York City.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Antony Starr as they discuss the upcoming Season 2 of The Boys on Amazon Prime Video, growing up in New Zealand, and acting as twins on Outrageous Fortune.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and returning guest Glenn Fleshler as they discuss working with Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker, the trickiness of handling a guest starring role on a show, and how his relationship with acting coaching has evolved.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jake Horowitz as they discuss Jake's role in The Vast of Night, attending The Julliard School for drama, and his advice for the auditioning process.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mya Taylor as they discuss Mya's role in Tangerine, how she met director Sean Baker and put her stamp on the award-winning film, and her life now as both an actress and a nurse.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Antonia Campbell-Hughes as they discuss her roles in projects like Cordelia and Bright Star, blossoming as a writer as well as an actor, and the challenge of working on American projects vs European projects.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Dan Fogler as they discuss Dan's role in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, growing up in Brooklyn, and how he handled rude casting directors.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Julius and Alston Ramsay as they discuss directing an episode of Hulu's Into The Dark, how political speech writing translates to screen writing, and rediscovering the magic of going to the movie theater.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Zach Kirby as they discuss growing up in Richmond, Va, seeing the Confederate Statues on Monument Avenue FINALLY being torn down, and putting their best foot forward to listen and engage in order to remain allies to BLM/LGBTQI and all other righteous causes. Moreover, the realities of good policing (Zach's parents are both police officers) versus bad policing.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Jonsson as they discuss David's roles in Deep State and HBO's upcoming Industry, his time at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and much more!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Lili Taylor as they discuss Lili's role in HBO's Perry Mason, her love of New York, and how important it is to fight against unconscious bias both in the acting industry and in all aspects of life.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Hassie Harrison as they discuss Hassie's roles in Tacoma FD and Yellowstone, what she looks for in roles, and what keeps her inspired.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Sheila Vand as they discuss Sheila's role in the Snowpiercer series, fighting for representation as a Middle Eastern actress, and finding the courage to be selective about her roles.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest J. Smith-Cameron as they discuss J's role as Gerri Kellman on HBO's Succession, her time acting in Off-Broadway plays, and how she has sustained her long career.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jane Levy as they discuss Jane's roles in projects like Suburgatory, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, and Evil Dead, as well as her experience with acting school, and her advice for newly working actors.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Dawn Porter as they discuss her new documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, her transition from a lawyer to documentary filmmaker, and the life and legacy of John Lewis.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Carina MacKenzie as they discuss how Carina became a screenwriter, her work on shows like Roswell, New Mexico and The Originals, and the importance of finding mentors in the industry.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Toby Wallace as they discuss Toby's role in The Society and Babyteeth, making the leap from Australia to the US, and his admiration for other Australian actors like Ben Mendelsohn.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Amy Hargreaves as they discuss Amy's roles on various projects like Homeland and 13 Reasons Why, her interest and academic pursuits in political science, and her experiences with the business side of the acting industry.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Milo McBride as they discuss Milo's pivot from a music career to political activism, his love of house music, punk rock, and counterculture, and the importance of preserving our democracy.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Chad Kroeger and JT Parr from Going Deep with Chad and JT Podcast. Special guests Rob Cohen and Cody Walker also join the conversation as they discuss Chad and JT's efforts to get a Paul Walker statue approved, their scene-by-scene recreation of The Fast and the Furious, and plans to raise money for charity.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Costabile as they discuss David's roles in projects like Breaking Bad and The Wire, working with "generous" actors, and the importance of pursuing joy.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Bill Pullman as they discuss Bill's roles in projects like Independence Day, Spaceballs, and his upcoming film, The High Note. They also discuss life in NYC and Bill's life as a teacher before stardom.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Fisher Stevens and Malcolm Venville as they discuss their new documentary And We Go Green, the strides science has made in renewable and sustainable energy, and the overdue nature of the current moment in America's race relations.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Fionn O'Shea and Lola Petticrew as they discuss their new project Dating Amber, how they approached playing LGBTQ characters to avoid stereotypes, and how they worked on their chemistry.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Joe Tuttle as they discuss working with David Fincher on Mindhunter, how Joe got his big break, and his advice for actors navigating the industry in these times of crisis.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kelvin Harrison Jr. as they discuss Kelvin's roles in 12 Years A Slave and It Comes At Night, growing up in New Orleans, what it's like to work with Octavia Spencer, and his new film High Note.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Robert McCaskill as they discuss Robert's career as an acting coach, living in New York City in the late seventies, and his advice for self-tapes.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Alexandre Amancio as they discuss Alexandre's founding of Reflector Entertainment, his time as the creative director on the Assassin's Creed franchise, and the evolution of storytelling in the gaming industry.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest DJ Makasi as they discuss how DJ Makasi got his start in the world of electronic dance music, what it's like to be on tour, and his advice for young artists.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Bernard Bunye as they discuss Bernard's career as a talent manager, what he looks for in potential clients, and his advice for actors navigating the obstacles of the pandemic.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Chris Bauer as they discuss Chris's iconic career in projects like The Wire, True Blood, The Deuce, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest James Badge Dale as they discuss James's role in the new Starz original series Hightown, his time working on The Pacific, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mishel Prada as they discuss Mishel's role as Emma Hernandez on the Starz drama series Vida, her role on The Walking Dead: Passage, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Laurent Bouzereau as they discuss Laurent's career as a documentary filmmaker, working with Steven Spielberg, his newest project, Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind for HBO, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Lenny Abrahamson as they discuss Lenny's new project Normal People on Hulu, the process of casting, and how he got his directorial start.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Tom Draper as they discuss Tom's career as an acting coach, his own acting career, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal as they discuss their new show Normal People on Hulu, the casting process, making intimacy authentic, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Simone Missick as they discuss Simone's roles in All Rise and Luke Cage, growing up in Detroit, and her acting journey.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Baldwin as they discuss David's career as a guitarist in bands like The Dig and Creature of Doom, his time at Berklee College of Music, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Halston Sage as they discuss Halston's role in Neighbors, working with Seth Rogen, growing up on the West Coast, and much more!
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Join your host Ryan Perez and jazz musician Brian Newman as they discuss Brian arriving to New York with $500 in his pocket, hustling his way into residencies at New York's finest restaurants, arranging music for Lady Gaga and what it's like to make an album with a record label.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jane Rosenthal as they discuss Jane's illustrious career as a producer and organizing and running the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Nicole Elizabeth Berger as they discuss Nicole's roles in Clover, A Place of No Words, Runt, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Tom Pelphrey as they discuss Tom's role in season three of Netflix's Ozark, acting on soap operas, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Sarah Teale and Harri Hursti as they discuss their new HBO Documentary titled Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections which premieres March 26 at 9pm.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest TT the Artist as they discuss TT's new project Dark City Beneath The Beat, their shared love of Baltimore, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Tyler Chandler, Nicholas Meyers, and Adrianne as they discuss their documentary Dosed in which Adrianne turns to psychedelic medicine to overcome her opioid addiction. Dosed is now available to stream here with a percentage of each purchase going towards Covid-19 disaster relief.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Rob Cohen as they discuss Rob's directing career which includes films such as The Fast and the Furious and more, his time at Harvard during the anti-Vietnam movement, and how Hollywood's approach to films has changed over the years.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Carla Gugino as they discuss Carla's roles in projects like Sin City, Entourage, and San Andreas, as well as her role in Anatomy of a Suicide, currently running until March 15 at the Linda Gross Theater.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest John Magaro as they discuss growing up in the theater world of Ohio, building relationships with casting directors, and John's upcoming film First Cow.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Glenn Fleshler as they discuss Glenn's role in Joker, how his childhood interests sparked his love of acting, and working with Meryl Streep.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Morgan Spector as they discuss Morgan's role as Frank Capone on Boardwalk Empire, the upcoming HBO project The Plot Against America, and much more.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Daniel Roher as they discuss Daniel's new documentary Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, opening the Toronto International Film Festival, and getting notes from Martin Scorsese.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Corey Camperchioli as they discuss Corey's journey as an LGBTQ actor, writing the screenplay for his 2018 short film Femme, and plans to turn Femme into a series.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Marc Menchaca as they discuss Marc's journey from Texas to New York in pursuit of a career in acting and playing Russ Langmore on Ozark.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Julian Gavilanes as they discuss how Julian got his start in the film industry as an extra, his journey in finding his artistic voice, and how he approaches the next steps of his career.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Andy Roth as they discuss Andy's experience as a voice acting casting director, the difference between in-person and voice acting auditions, and his best advice for new voice actors: get a credit card with travel miles.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jasmine Pierce as they discuss Jasmine's journey from stand-up comic to writer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to writer on Saturday Night Live.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jocko Sims as they discuss what drew Jocko to NBC's New Amsterdam, how to stay positive throughout the audition process, and how he broke out of a five-year career slump.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Andrew Benvenuti as they discuss Andrew's role as the Artistic Director of The Drama Club NYC, modernizing The Crucible, and equity vs. non-equity work for actors.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Bill Crouch as they discuss the Bill's one-man play, Sodomy Rules!, about the events of the infamous Bowers v. Hardwick Supreme Court Trial which denied privacy rights to the LGBTQ community in 1986.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Devin Concannon as they discuss Devin's early career editing at the now defunct Weinstein Company, how editing documentary is different than narrative, and editing documentaries on topics ranging from Trayvon Martin's murder, the Chicago Bulls dynasty and the Fyre Festival.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mikey Wagner as they discuss Mikey's time with Jack's Mannequin, his advice for bands today, and the joys of touring.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Bob Oxblood as they discuss the similarities between a career in music and acting, life on tour, and Jack's Mannequin.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Zach Kirby as they discuss Ryan's acting journey, his difficult time at NYU, and his love of "working class" actors.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Giullian Yao Gioiello as they discuss growing up as an actor in New York City, finding roles that accurately portray Asian-Americans, and how making a kids' show with Julie Andrews changed his career.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Peter Scanavino as they discuss what got Peter into acting, his culinary school phase, and his advice for anyone guest starring on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Terry Knickerbocker and Allison Spence Brown as they discuss Terry's decades-long acting coach career, how he learned to be a process-driven actor, and his belief that excellence leads to success.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Anthony Aiello as they discuss Anthony's journey from child actor to talent manager, what he looks for in potential clients, and his advice on how to approach auditions.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ricardo Gomes as they discuss Ricardo's signature black-and-white style photography, how he finds inspiration in everyday life, and what it's like to photograph Madonna on tour.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Elliot Villar as they discuss Elliot's role as Vera on Mr. Robot, the origins of Elliot's love of the theater, and how Elliot approaches auditions.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest John Pollono as they discuss playwriting, Ryan's role in "Small Engine Repair," and fatherhood.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jonathan Lipnicki as they discuss growing up as a child actor, acting in indie films, and working with Tom Cruise.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Krumholtz as they discuss David's recent project Crown Vic, growing up in Queens, fatherhood, and how to avoid typecasting.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest James Wells as they discuss Wells's band The Gay Blades, performing in New York City, and growing up and evolving as an artist.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Daniel Spector as they discuss Shakespeare, play writing, and teaching drama at Tisch School of the Arts.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Malik Yoba as they discuss Malik's multi-hyphenate career, some do's and don'ts of Hollywood meetings, and Malik's relationship with the transgender community.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kathleen Turner as they discuss her collaborations with Michael Douglas, sneaking into a London theater as a child, and what she looks for in the characters she chooses to play.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Denzel Whitaker and they discuss Denzel's film debut in Training Day, the audition process for Black Panther, and his advice for anyone going through a rough career patch.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Harry Lennix as they discuss Harry and growing up in Chicago, how he got into acting as a career, highlights of his time in acting and creating his own production studio.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Fierro as they discuss working with Steven Soderbergh on The Knick, the importance of representation in the film industry, and receiving comped meals from the Italian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Dean Winters as they discuss how Dean went from bartender to actor, how Dean met producer/director Tom Fontana, and why Keanu Reeves is the coolest guy in the industry.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Leon Robinson as they discuss Leon's work on The Five Heartbeats, quitting his college basketball team to pursue acting, and much more. And stay tuned for "Sometimes I Wish I Was Single," a track from Leon & the Peoples.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Shea Whigham as they discuss Shea's work on Joker, working with Scorsese and other master filmmakers, and how to handle rejection in the film industry.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Fisher Stevens as they discuss the making of the award-winning documentary The Cove, sharing a passion for environmental protection with Leonardo DiCaprio, and how Fisher became interested in acting as a child.
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Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Tom Fontana and Dean Winters as they discuss the creation of HBO's OZ, the show's original ending, and the importance of mentors in the film and television industry.
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