CATCHING UP WITH ACTOR, NEWS ANCHOR, STORYTELLER - JOSH BROGADIR
Release Date: 04/04/2017
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info_outlineJosh Brogadir is a man on the go. When he's not anchoring the early morning news, or filling in on the sports desk at WCVB Channel 5 in Boston, he is likely acting in a locally shot movie or commercial. He also co-hosts the Framingham Access tv show, Novel Ideas, reviewing books and interviewing authors. In addition to reviewing books, he has done voice-over work on numerous books and video games. Josh thrives on being involved in a variety of different projects. In this interview we explore the ins and outs of what goes into making a decision to follow your dreams, and how to assess the risks involved. Josh shares great stories about his journey from being a school teacher in Framingham, to moving across the country with his wife, to becoming a news anchor, and then an actor in film, television and commercials.
Links from show:
JoshBrogadir.com
Patriot's Day
Novel Ideas
Old Colonial Cafe
Consiglios
WCVB Chanel 5
Access Framingham
WBUR 90.9
WRNI
NECN
NBC Universal
Boston Casting
CPcasting
Hollywood East
Christine Wyse
NewEnglandFilm.com
Impact Unit
Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Cajon
A Prayer for Owen Meany
The Hotel New Hampshire
The World According to Garp
The Son of the Circus
The Almighty Buck
Cold Car
The Bourbon Chasers
Slackville Players
Strong Poison
People mentioned:
Howard Cosell
Dicky Barrett
John Irving
Carol Lynn Luck
Tim Koh
Kerry Flynn
Dorothy Sayers
William LaBov
RD Sahl
Show notes:
- A passion for storytelling. [4:48]
- Josh’s thoughts on good reporting. [6:12]
- Finding balance between one’s own interests and the bigger story. [7:09 ]
- Josh does not want Chicken Parmesan every Thursday night at Consiglios. [10:14]
- We could all definitely get better and smoother and more polished... [12:28]
- On always wanting to be a sports guy and live a multi-tiered existence. [14:58]
- Josh on being a school teacher, and making a choice to pivot careers. [16:48]
- On assessing risk with regard to career stability. [23:02]
- How freelance news reporting allows Josh freedom to audition for acting roles. [27:15]
- In search of stories with more depth. [29:49]
- That time Josh’s sister goes on a job interview, and finds Josh a wife. [33:15]
- The benefits of a supportive spouse. [35:40]
- Playing the trumpet. [38:17]
- Using voice to develop characters. [45:06]
- What Josh’s news tone isn’t. [48:25]
- Josh’s mentors. [50:00]
- Josh's unique approach to reading books. [53:50]
- On staying fit and being a competitor. [58:32]
- Thoughts on good acting. [61:01]
- Tips for actors in the city of Boston. [68:08]