From selling textbooks to funding LA startups: TX Zhuo on his human approach to investing
Release Date: 10/25/2018
From Savannah to Fast and Furious acting teaching with actor and acting coach Shannon Sturges
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What’s the secret to world class acting? It’s just three words. Let. It. Go. On the last episode of this season we’re chatting with Shannon Sturges, actor and acting coach at Speiser/Sturges Studio. Shannon’s extensive TV and film credits include starring roles in feature films The Fate of Fast and Furious, S.W.A.T., The Shift, and Mr. Write, television movies; Wives He Forgot, with Molly Ringwald, Tornado, with Bruce Campbell, and Silent Predators, with Harry Hamlin.
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Mastering the actor's process with Blake Webb, 13 Reasons Why, Criminal Minds
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How does an actor prepare for an audition or a scene in a movie? On this week’s episode we learn more about the actor’s process. We continue to chat with Blake Webb, LA-based actor, originally from Phoenix, Arizona who has recently starred in 13 Reasons Why on Netflix, as well as Criminal Minds and NCIS.
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Talent manager or talent agent: what’s the right choice for first-time actors with Meridith Newby, talent manager
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Do you know what differences there are between what a talent manager and a talent agent do? Nah, we don’t either. That’s why on today’s episode we’re catching up with Meridith Newby, talent manager at Propel Management who represents actors who featured on top TV shows and national commercials.
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5 guaranteed ways to succeed as an actor in Hollywood with Christine Horn, starring in The Good Doctor, Terminator: Dark Fate and Stuber
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We’ve titled today’s episode: 5 guaranteed ways to succeed as an actor in Hollywood. But who are we kidding? There’s no such thing as a sure thing in Hollywood. That doesn’t mean you can’t improve your chances. Our guest Christine Horn actor and life coach for actors shares her secrets with us. In the last 3 years, Christine starred in 25 TV productions including The Good Doctor, Bosch and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and can be soon seen in Terminator Dark Fate.
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Filmmaking 101: how to write and produce an award winning documentary with David Swift, writer and documentary filmmaker
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Preparing this week’s episode has been a joy. That’s because we got to watch Beers of Joy, an award winning documentary which examines the history, science and unique personalities of the beer world. David Swift who wrote and directed the movie talks to us about what it takes to film across multiple locations in Europe and to secure a distribution deal in a crowded documentary market. He also talks about beer.
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When acting is just not enough with Meredith Riley Stewart, Devious Maids actress
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Making it big in Hollywood is a goal for many, but being a working actor is a dream for most actors who’ve just begun their careers. On today’s episode, we’re chatting with actress Meredith Riley Stewart about how you can improve your chances of succeeding by creating and producing your own content.
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Commercial acting 101: how to get your commercial agent in Hollywood with Blake Viglione, commercial agent at Aqua Talent
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Acting in commercials can be very lucrative for actors. How do you navigate the world of commercials, and more importantly who are the people who can help you book them? This week we’re talking to Blake Viglione, a commercial agent at Aqua Talent who has the answers.
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From the Golden Girls to McDonald’s spokesperson with award winning actress Deena Freeman on her theatrical and commercial acting journey
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Can you have both: a sustainable acting career in TV and success in commercials spanning two decades? Yes, you can, according to this week’s guest, award winning actress Deena Freeman. But only if you’re willing to put the work in.
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Editing 101: making or breaking a movie with Emmy-nominated picture editor and sound designer, Dave Eichhorn
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Bad picture and sound can break a good movie. On this week’s episode we’re chatting to Dave Eichhorn, the picture, sound and foley editor, with 11 Emmy nominations, who’s worked on 100s of TV and movie productions including The Wedding Singer, JAG and Grey’s Anatomy on how editors and directors work together to bring you the movie magic.
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Confessions of a background actor with Walt Keller, an extra on Big Little Lies, Westworld and SWAT
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You will find them in every movie and TV show. No speaking lines, blending into the background. They are - the extras. Our guest this week is Walt Keller who acted as a background actor in 100s of productions including Westworld, SWAT, Big Little Lies and all the movies he’s not allowed to even mention. Walt also shares his biggest acting secret - how to get that precious SAG-AFTRA union card if you're an aspiring actor.
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