WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Stop Playing Your Plan
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Release Date: 10/15/2025
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Frame the Story, Own the Scene
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
In this episode, we're diving into the art of compression — how to walk into any audition, hit record on any self tape, and tell a complete, committed story in the small window you're given. We're also pulling back the curtain on week one of Self Tape May: Action & Horror. Using a real horror audition scene — drunk on a balcony, running through a theater, gassed, tied up, and waking up face to face with a killer — we break down exactly how knowing your frame can do the majority of the storytelling work for you, seamlessly connecting your tech and craft into one powerful system. Plus,...
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KAHYUN KIM: Auditioning Her Way Landed St. Denis Medical
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Get ready for an incredible journey from Korea to Hollywood with actress Kahyun Kim, whose path to success is defined by grit and vision. From navigating Juilliard to overcoming visa hurdles and building a career in her second language, her story is one of resilience and determination. She shares the hilarious “happy accidents” that shaped her journey—including a desk-humping audition that landed her a dream role and the moment her father crashed a high-stakes Zoom callback. After watching FRIENDS religiously growing up, Kahyun would tell herself every time she passed the NBC sign,...
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RICHIE MORIARTY: The Improv Hustle Behind His GHOSTS Breakout
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Today we’re joined by the multi-talented Richie Moriarty, whose comedic journey began with impressions and the stages of UCB and continues today on the hit series Ghosts. From trolling Craigslist for photography gigs to support his early acting days to landing a surreal meeting in Lorne Michaels’ office after his digital sketches went viral, Richie’s story is one of relentless creativity and hustle. You will not want to miss his incredible account of how a four-time Emmy-winning sports teaser alongside the legendary John Malkovich directly led to his breakout role as Pete on the hit...
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DYLAN WALSH: Preparing the Cottage on Heated Rivalry
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Today we dive into the incredible 40-year journey of Dylan Walsh, a true veteran who embodies persistence in Hollywood. Dylan has worked with some of the industry’s biggest legends and has the stories to prove it. He shares how a chance encounter with a then-unknown Julia Roberts helped launch his career. You’ll hear jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories from film history, including his experience at the legendary table read for A Few Good Men with Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise. He also shares the acting masterclass he received while playing opposite Paul Newman and James Earl Jones....
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CHRISTINA CHANG: 'Mom of the Century' in Heated Rivalry
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
In today’s episode, we dive deep into Christina Chang's artistic evolution—from the "mental gymnastics" of navigating a year-and-a-half between projects to the bold decision to turn down a lucrative travel hosting contract to stay true to her acting roots. You’ll hear the riveting behind-the-scenes story of how she won over Dick Wolf during a high-stakes "test" after a disastrous first take, and how she navigated playing the "mom of the century" in the global sensation Heated Rivalry. Whether you know her from her seven-season run as Dr. Audrey Lim on The Good Doctor or are curious what...
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Don't Cut On Yourself
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Your best take might be the one you think you ruined. In this episode, a coaching session with a brilliant actress reveals one of the most common and costly habits actors carry into the room, the self-tape, and onto Zoom — cutting on themselves the moment something real and unexpected starts to happen. We break down why discovery feels like failure, why "nailing it" is often a trap, and why your feelings after a take simply cannot be trusted. Plus: the practical tools that pull you off autopilot and put your instrument back in the driver's seat — working with a coach who disrupts you,...
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DAVID LYONS: Why it's Never Too Late
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Get ready for a deep dive into the "yeasty moments" of acting life with David Lyons, as he reveals how he transitioned from studying criminology in Australia to landing a career-defining role on the juggernaut series ER. From the intense pressure of leading The Cape to his "blank slate" philosophy for capturing the "dark matter" of a performance, Dave offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the persistence needed to survive as an artist. Alongside stories of meeting his wife, Carly Pope, on a pilot and navigating their shared journey as actors, he delivers a powerful reminder that it is...
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: To Zoom or Not to Zoom
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
In this episode, we talk about the benefits of the Zoom audition. When to Zoom and when not to Zoom, that is the new conversation. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. 🔗 Connect with That One Audition: PRACTICE TRACK PUBLIC POP UP: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE PRACTICE TRACK: CONSULTING: COACHING: INSTAGRAM: INSTAGRAM: WEBSITE: APPLE PODCASTS: SPOTIFY: STITCHER: Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! CREDITS: ...
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SARAH YARKIN: Don't Wait for the Job to Live Your Life
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Today, we are sitting down with Sarah Yarkin, the breakout star of School Spirits and the lead of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot. Sarah shares her journey from growing up in the Bay Area to navigating UCLA’s acting program, where she felt she had to "fight the program" just to begin her professional career. In this episode, we explore the "staircase analogy" of acting, the grueling physical demands of filming horror in Bulgaria, and the liberating moment she realized that "fucking up" an audition can actually be the key to booking the role. Sarah offers a raw, hilarious, and deeply...
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FRANCES TURNER: Choosing Three-Dimensional Characters
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
In today’s episode, we dive into the remarkable career pivot of Frances Turner, who left the heights of corporate law to build a powerful career on screen. Frances shares what it was like to live a double life for years, secretly pursuing acting while managing high-stakes legal deals, and the acting class that ultimately changed everything for her. From the very beginning, Frances was anchored in a deep desire to portray nuanced, three-dimensional characters that move beyond common tropes. She opens up about pivotal audition moments like winning over Regina King to booking a lead role in...
info_outlineWhen you “play the plan” of a scene, you lose the truth that makes your work magnetic. In this Wednesday Wisdom, Alyshia Ochse breaks down how mirror neurons prove that what you feel on screen isn’t the point — it’s what the audience feels that matters.
Inspired by her conversation with actor Mark Pellegrino, Alyshia explores why curiosity, actionable thoughts, and emotional specificity ignite both performance and connection.
Learn how to:
- Ditch your “feelings button” and focus on discovery
- Use mirror neurons to create real connection on screen
- Stay alive in the moment — not trapped in your plan
There’s always time to get better. Swing big. Be interested. Let your subconscious come out and play.
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CREDITS:
- Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
- WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
- WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
- SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu