Brian Breaks Character
On the Brian Breaks Character podcast, Brian slays the suffering artist myth so you can attract the right attention, get out of your own way and become so aligned with your spiritual purpose that abundance finds you. If you're an actor, creator, butcher, baker or candlestick maker and you believe that creatives can save the world, then you're in the right place. Each episode, Brian goes behind the scenes with people who proudly walk the path LEAST taken. He talks to inspiring activists, creative folks, working actors and showbiz gamechangers. They've got down and dirty advice to help you make dollars and sense (pun intended) of your creative life. If you're done suffering for your art and second guessing every step of your yellow brick road, Brian Breaks Character is your new pair of ruby slippers. Follow Brian on Instagram for a First-look at Guests and Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat
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#137 Get More Auditions with Spotlight
09/14/2024
#137 Get More Auditions with Spotlight
Buckle up, actors, cuz this episode is about to step up your audition game ๐ In this episode, I sat down with Mel Brown, the Customer Success Manager for Performers at Spotlight, and trust me, youโre going to want to hear this. If youโve ever stared at your Spotlight profile and thought, "Am I doing this right?" โ Iโve gotchu! ๐โโ๏ธ Here are just a few juicy takeaways: ๐ฏ How to optimize your profile so casting directors actually find you ๐ซ The biggest mistakes actors make on Spotlight (and how to fix them, stat!) ๐ Why you need to be on Spotlight (even if you're not in the UK) This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:๐ฐYou already pay for these sites โ you deserve to get your money's worth! ๐ So make sure to check out episodes 134, 135 and 136 where I delve into Casting Workbook, Actors Access and Casting Networks. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SPOTLIGHT Instagram Website Listen to #132 with David Flynn from Spotlight Subscribe To The Podcast Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#136 Get More Auditions with Casting Networks
09/14/2024
#136 Get More Auditions with Casting Networks
๐๏ธGet ready to level up your audition game because in this episode, I chat with Lucky Mackey, Client Success Manager at Talent Systems, and Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager for the West Coast at Casting Networks. We dig into all things casting networksโespecially how you can make your profile work for you, not against you. ๐ฅ If you're ready to make your profile shine โจ and get seen, this episode is for you! Hereโs what youโll learn: What kind of headshots casting directors need to see ๐ How to use multiple takes during self-tapes ๐ฌ to your advantage without overthinking it All about the new features and global opportunities ๐ on Casting Networks and why nowโs the time to update that profile.๐ฒ This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:๐ฐYou already pay for these sites โ you deserve to get your money's worth! ๐ So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH CASTING NETWORKS Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#135 Get More Auditions with Actors Access
09/14/2024
#135 Get More Auditions with Actors Access
If you're looking to get noticed by casting directors and make your profile really work for you, this episode is full of practical advice to help you stand out. I sat down with Blair Hickeyโconsultant for Breakdown Services & Actors Access, and founder of CastingAboutโto dish out how to get casting directors to notice you. ๐ฅ Weโre talking about why your profile isnโt just โa thing you fill outโโitโs your key ๐ to unlock opportunities. Listen & Learn: Why a fully filled-out profile helps casting directors pitch you with confidence ๐ How your headshots should sell your unique vibe ๐ Why staying up-to-date on what casting directors are working on right now can give you a competitive edgeโand get you called in ๐ This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:๐ฐYou already pay for these sites โ you deserve to get your money's worth! ๐ So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH ACTORS ACCESS & CASTING ABOUT Instagram Website Listen to #74 HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird) Subscribe To The Podcast Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#134 Get More Auditions with Casting Workbook CEO Susan Fox ๐ ๐ฌ
06/26/2024
#134 Get More Auditions with Casting Workbook CEO Susan Fox ๐ ๐ฌ
Join Casting Workbook Now ๐๐ You know me as the go-to guy to get more auditions with your casting profiles. ๐จ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ช So, when Casting Workbook popped into my inbox, my first thought was, โDo we really need another casting site?!?โ ๐ But then, I discovered you can submit FOR FREE! โ Sounds too good to be true, amiright? No other casting site offers that... ๐ค As your self-declared Casting Website Defending Champion, before I introduce you to any other casting site, I had to reach out to their head honcho to get the scoop... Casting Workbook CEO Susan Fox joins me for this Special Bonus Episode of Brian Breaks Character. Here are my takeaways from our conversation... Casting Workbook is not just a game-changer for actors, but for the entire entertainment industry (Iโm not being dramatic here... Allllllll the fancy streamers are talking about this And the One Reason to Rule them All... ๐ ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ Casting Workbookโs global platform is committed to bringing FAIR PRICING back to actors. ๐ LISTEN NOW & LEARN HOW TO: Maximize your free submissions with Susanโs strategies to make your profile standout โ And get noticed by CDs around the world ๐ Use Casting Workbook to auto-create an inexpensive and always-up-to-date website (...so you can quit trying to learn Wix!) ๐
Get a free self-tape setup consultation so you know your tapes stack up with what other actors do ๐ฌ This episode will open your eyes to why youโve gotta join Casting Workbook now... โ And listen now to hear exactly what you need to know before you click submit (for free)! ๐ง PS: Iโm not being paid, or getting a kickback for sharing Casting Workbook with you. Iโm sharing it because I believe that casting sites need to be a core focus if you plan to have a successful acting career. Period. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH CASTING WORKBOOK Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: Listen to: #133 with Katie O'Connor & Jason Teresi from Casting Networks #132 with David Flynn from Spotlight #84 with CastingAbout & Actors Access โ Part Two Subscribe To The Podcast Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#133 Casting Profile Secrets Revealed with Casting Networks' Katie O'Connor & Jason Teresi
11/29/2023
#133 Casting Profile Secrets Revealed with Casting Networks' Katie O'Connor & Jason Teresi
On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks (again!), Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager (West Coast) ๐ด and Jason Teresi, Client Success Manager ๐ซ. They join me to give the inside scoop on all the exciting developments since the Casting Networks overhaul three years ago, and trust me, they do not disappoint. ๐ ๐ Casting Networks is a staple in this industry and they work hard over there to continuously improve the experience for both actors and casting directors. HEREโS WHAT YOUโLL LEARN: ๐ Global Expansion: Casting Networks is working to establish itself as a global platform. ๐ธ Headshot Tips: Ever wondered how many headshots you should have on your profile? Katie and Jason share valuable insights to help you present your best self on your casting profile. ๐ซ Avoid This Common Mistake: Find out the biggest mistake actors make on their profiles and why it's crucial to keep your profile updated and fully filled out. This episode is packed with Casting Networks tips TO MAKE YOUR PROFILE MOโ BETTA. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH KATIE & JASON Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Watch Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of Past Episodes On YouTube: Want More Auditions? Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#132 Get More Auditions with these Spotlight Insider Secretsย
11/17/2023
#132 Get More Auditions with these Spotlight Insider Secretsย
In this episode, we've got a surprise for all you actors out there! Spotlightโs Customer Success Manager, David Flynn, joins me to reveal why every actor who wants to work in the UK and beyond (no matter where you're from) should be on this global casting platform. Here are three key takeaways: ๐ Global Opportunity - Spotlight's reach is massive with 80,000 active performers registered on the platform plus over 2,000 agencies and pretty much every casting director you can name are active on the site. โญ๏ธ Profile Perfection - David walks us through the art of crafting your profile, from highlighting your skills to maximizing searchability and how to put your best foot forward when submitting for roles. ๐ญ David's Journey - As a former actor on London's West End and a music industry insider, David brings a wealth of experience and energy to the table. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions? Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects Snag your spot ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH DAVID Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#131 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Vol 4 - PART TWO
10/18/2023
#131 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Vol 4 - PART TWO
๐โโ๏ธ ๐โโ๏ธ Run, Don't Walk to Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com This is Part Two of the Actor Survival Guide. ๐ญ Look, we've been living through two strikes! ๐ฅ๐ฅ And right now it might not even feel like you're in your acting career because what does an acting career even look like at this point? ๐ค So, I reached out to the crรจme de la crรจme of coaches for actors โ the รผber-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career โ and asked them: What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow? ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023โฆ And Volume 4 of this guide was born! ๐ And.. You know I love an actionable strategy, whether that's something you do with your hands or your mindset, so this guide is full of measurable steps to supercharge your acting career and shake off that strike funk. ๐ช On this episode you'll hear from Sam Valentine, Anthony Meindl, Jo Kelly, Shannon Bills, Elise Arsenault, DaJuan Johnson & Me! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH SARAH Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH EMILY GRACE Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH JODIE Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH TONY Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH SAM Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH ANTHONY Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH SHANNON Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram: Website CONNECT WITH JO Instagram:- Website: Subscribe To The Podcast Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS:
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#130 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Vol 4 - PART ONE
10/18/2023
#130 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Vol 4 - PART ONE
๐โโ๏ธ ๐โโ๏ธ Run, Donโt Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: This is Part One of the Actor Survival Guide. Whenever the bizniz feels S L O W ๐ข ... ...my thoughts start to get W E I R D. I'm not gonna give a lot of airtime to my trash thoughts cuz I'm gonna guess you know them intimately (E.g., Should I still be doing this, Does anyone care, Why am I banging my head against the wall, etc.). Wallowing in weirdness won't get us anywhere, so I reached out for help from TWELVE (yup, 12) of the best acting bizniz coaches on the planet ...oh yeah, and me which makes it a baker's dozen! I asked these rockstar coaches to answer one question: What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow? ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023โฆ And Volume 4 of this guide was born! ๐ฅ What's in it for you? ๐ค ๐ช Actionable Strategies - Measurable steps to supercharge your acting career & shake off that strike funk ๐ 13 Mini Masterclasses - We want you to be able to put these strategies into action when you need them so we've broken up this hot advice into 2 episodes that are like having 13 easy-to-digest mini-masterclasses right in your ears. ๐ Ready-To-Go Action Guide - We already taken notes for you in this quick (& ADORABLE) download. We collected these coach-approved strategies in one place โ just head over to ActorSurvivalGuide.com ๐น Your Career's Secret Weapon - These strategies will help you navigate the ups & downs of the acting bizniz ๐ and these apply to you whether you're reaching for your first co-star, moving from regional to Broadway, or on track for your 15th Series Regular! On this episode you'll hear from Christine Horn, Jodie Bentley, Emily Grace, Moniqua Plante, Tony Rossi, & Sarah Gaboury. Let's ride the acting roller coaster with joy instead of fear! ๐ข Hands up! ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH SARAH Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH MONIQUA Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH EMILY GRACE Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH JODIE Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH TONY Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH SAM Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH ANTHONY Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH SHANNON Instagram: Website: CONNECT WITH DAJUAN Instagram: Website CONNECT WITH JO Instagram:- Website: Subscribe To The Podcast Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS:
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#129 Make Lemonade with Brian
08/11/2023
#129 Make Lemonade with Brian
Weโve got something special for you in this pop-up episode of Brian Breaks Character. You know, I couldn't stay silent with the strikes that are still going on. ๐ On todayโs episode, we dive into the state of the business and the creatives inside of the strike. Andโฆ the truth that cannot be denied regardless of what's going on in the business - You were born to do this. ๐ช Plus, I'm thrilled to introduce my new Make Lemonade program โ devoted to actors who want a healthy dose of focus, less toxic-positivity, and MORE JOY in their lives & careers. ๐ Life's thrown us some curveballs lately, but guess what? We're turning lemons into lemonade with this exciting membership program. Feeling stuck creatively? We've got your back. Craving that artistic community? Get ready for virtual hangouts and bonus Zoom Calls that'll reignite your passion. ๐๐ญ Oh, and about the podcast โ we're taking a break until 2024 so I can focus on Make Lemonade. But remember, your creative journey is worth it. Stay inspired, take care, and let's make some lemonade together. See you in 2024! ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. JOIN ME FOR MAKE LEMONADE Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Videos Of The Pod On YouTube: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#128 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: LGBTQ&A with Jeffrey Masters & Guest Janelle Monรกe
06/28/2023
#128 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: LGBTQ&A with Jeffrey Masters & Guest Janelle Monรกe
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ This is the fourth and final episode of our LGBTQ+ Podcast Series. All this month, we've been elevating and uplifting the voices of LGBTQ+ podcasts and content creators. ๐ง๐ฅ Today, we are happy to highlight LGBTQ&A podcast. LGBTQ&A has been featured in The New York Times, MSNBC, and was nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. ๐ Jeffrey Masters is the host and creator of LGBTQ&A. He's also the former Director of Podcasts at The Advocate and he is currently the Senior Producer of the New Yorker Radio Hour. ๐ฒ Jeffrey's guest on this particular episode is none other than the queer icon, Janelle Monรกe. ๐คฉ Now, I know if you listen to this podcast that you have a passion in your heart ๐ and that passion extends to helping make the world a better place. And, Janelle Monรกe puts those words into action in this episode. Janelle talks about their journey to becoming a queer icon, new album, and debut book, The Memory Librarian. Andโฆ Just a quick reminder ๐ Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July ๐๐, but we will be back to you in August with season 3๏ธโฃ. Can't wait to see you then! ๐ Check out these episodes while we're away: #124 Breaking Down The Writersโ Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBOโs Grey Gardens #26 โBook the Roomโ from Your Living Room with Christine Horn #61 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life with author Francesc Miralles Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH LGBTQ&A Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Video Of the Podcast On YouTube: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#127 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: The Queer Spirit with Nick Venegoni & TanyaMarck Oviedo
06/21/2023
#127 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: The Queer Spirit with Nick Venegoni & TanyaMarck Oviedo
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ This is the third episode in our series devoted to elevating and uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices for podcasts and content creators. ๐ง๐ฅ Today, you're in for a treat. I cannot wait for you to meet The Queer Spirit podcast. ๐ You know that we talk about spirituality a lot on Brian Breaks Character, but hosts Nick Venegoni & TanyaMarck Oviedo of The Queer Spirit look at spirituality in all its multiple forms through the lens of being queer. This podcast spotlights LGBTQIA+ artists, healers and activists who enliven, heal and empower our communities to thrive and flourish. Now in their 6th season, TanyaMarck has joined Nick as co-host and the episode weโre featuring is a really special one in their sequence cuz itโs the the last episode of season 5 where Nick interviews TanyaMarck. So you really get a window into these two incredible people. ๐ And... Just a quick reminder ๐ Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July ๐๐, but we will be back to you in August with season three. Can't wait to see you then! ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH THE QUEER SPIRIT Instagram Website Free mini-course, The Self-Confident Queer - Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Video Of the Podcast On YouTube: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#126 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint
06/14/2023
#126 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ This is the second episode in our Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series, where we continue to celebrate Pride by honoring and uplifting diverse voices within the LGBTQ+ community. ๐ Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally, these episodes are going to ignite your spirit, change perceptions, and get you excited. ๐ค And hopefully, give you a window into what it means to be Queer in the United States of America, especially as an artist. ๐ญ๐จ Today's episode is from Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with hosts Bob the Drag Queen and Peppermint. (๐You heard from Peppermint on episode #121 of Brian Breaks Character!) Every episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast is a journey through a theme by sharing stories, music, poetry, and art of varying depth and hilarity. Itโs dedicated to continuing the work of the Black Queer Town Hall Organization by amplifying Black Queer voices and telling Black Queer stories.๐๐๐ Today we're sharing with you their episode Parenthood where Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint explore the topic of parenthood. ๐ถ๐ถ P.S. Brian Breaks Character is actually on vacation ๐for the months of June and July, but we will be back in August with season 3๏ธโฃ rip-roaring and ready to go. ๐ Canโt wait to see you then! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH TOWN HALL: A BLACK QUEER PODCAST Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Video Of the Podcast On YouTube: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#125 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: Lez Hang Out with Leigh Holmes Foster and Ellie Brigida
06/07/2023
#125 A Special LGBTQ+ Podcast Series: Lez Hang Out with Leigh Holmes Foster and Ellie Brigida
Happy Pride! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ It's Pride month, y'all, and we are really happy to be celebrating. ๐ First, you should know that Brian Breaks Character actually takes a little sabbatical for the months of June and July ๐ that way we can come back in August with a rip-roaring third season. ๐ Butโฆ We've decided to do something different for this Pride month โก๏ธ We are sharing with you episodes from LGBTQ+ Podcasts that we are really proud of, delighted to highlight and to elevate the voices of, here in this space. So, for the next four weeks, you're going to hear episodes from someone else's podcast and I cannot wait for you to meet these people. ๐ We're going to kick off this series with Lez Hang Out. Leigh Holmes Foster and Ellie Brigida are the co-hosts and producers of Lez Hang Out โ an award winning podcast on the TAGG podcast network with over 30k monthly listeners and over 1 million downloads to date. It has been featured on LOGOโs list of best queer podcasts, HERโs The Best LGBTQ+ Podcasts You Should Be Listening To and named #1 lesbian podcast to listen to on FeedSpot, as well as nominated twice for a Best Podcast Queerty award. We're sharing with you their finale to season five. Know that you are in for an episode focused on lesbian experience, representation, culture, life, love, and so much more. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH LEZ HANG OUT Instagram Website Leigh & Ellieโs original podcast musical The Flame Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Videos Of Brian Breaks Character On YouTube: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#124 Breaking Down The Writers' Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBOโs Grey Gardens
06/01/2023
#124 Breaking Down The Writers' Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBOโs Grey Gardens
๐ง Grab your earbuds and brace yourself for a dose of inspiration amidst the Writers' Strike and the looming SAG-AFTRA Strike. Today's guest Michael Sucsy takes us beyond the picket lines of The Writers' Strike, providing an inside look as a member of both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). He opens up about what truly hangs in the balance during these negotiations. But that's not all โ the game-changing influence of AI promises to reshape the landscape, and Michael offers insights into how it might shape the future of storytelling. ๐ค๐ค๐ค And for all you Grey Gardens fans out there (me! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ) you're in for a treat. Michael is the genius behind the HBO film โand you bet I get him to spill some juicy details about the experience. ๐ With Michael's personal insights you'll gain an exclusive perspective on the writers' strike and discover the brilliant possibilities that lie ahead for TV. ๐บ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL Instagram Twitter Website WGA RESOURCES Social Media Toolkit Picket Schedules and Locations WGA STRIKE HUB Support Queer TV Creatives Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#123 Act From a Place of Power with Jo Kelly
05/31/2023
#123 Act From a Place of Power with Jo Kelly
This one goes out to all the actors. Right now you might be feeling a little anxious, a little stressed because of the strike that's going on. So I'm replaying an episode that really dives into craft with one of my absolute favorite teachers, Jo Kelly. And... She is now a 7x guest on Brian Breaks Character, so you know I trust her! Jo joins me to drop some incredible truth bombs about: The mistakes actors are making What gets in your way How to truly embody the freedom and instinct you want when youโre acting (sounds like a dream, right?) I encourage you to listen to this mind-blowing chat (no, literally, we talked about neural pathways!). Jo Kelly is a true gift! **Full disclosure, this interview was taken from an IG Live because the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy. I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast.** And... Jo has a gift just for Brian Breaks Character listeners. Click the link to get in on the free LIVE training that we talk about on the episode! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH JO Instagram Join Joโs Free LIVE Masterclass Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript:
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#122 Rise of the Representation Whisperer ๐ฃ How 'Make Agents Want You' Changed the Game & Conquered the World
05/24/2023
#122 Rise of the Representation Whisperer ๐ฃ How 'Make Agents Want You' Changed the Game & Conquered the World
Hey Listeners! My name is Emma and I'm taking over Brian's posts for today... ๐
๐ป In case we haven't crossed paths yet, I'm the Client Success Manager on Brian's team. ๐๐ป To put it simply, I'm like a supportive cheerleader ๐ฃ and a guidance counselor for all of Brian's clients. ๐ We're all about sharing and celebrating our clients' successes, big or small! (...or to put it more graphically, whenever you CAN use this emoji โ ๐). Guess what? March marked the THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Make Agents Want You, the free masterclass that put Brian on the map! You've probably heard of it, right? ๐ It's helped over 8,000 actors worldwide find representation and become a sensation! ๐๐๐ (ahem!) We simply couldn't let this milestone pass without a grand celebration โ so, we put together a special episode where Brian spills the beans. You'll learn how this "little class that could" ๐ (launched during the pandemic); what's new & improved after three years; how Brian's spiritual side played a key role in dreaming it all up (intriguing, right?); and get ready to *hear* Brian blush a little too! Join me in raising a virtual toast to the success of Make Agents Want You and all the actors who've benefited from it. ๐ It's been a wild three years and this is the origin story you don't want to miss! โญ๏ธ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SHARON Instagram Website ADDITIONAL RESOURCES #8 Sheila-Joon from full-on skeptic to bi-coastal success story #10 Sharon Got 35 Meetings for Representation with Zero Referrals #55 Ignite Your JOY with Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Utterback #59 How To Get Representation In A City Where You Donโt Live โ Cellina Tells The Tale From Chicago #64 Your Identity and Your Acting Career Are Your Birthright with Yvette Gonzalez #78 How To Land Reps in London with Ditte Maria le-Fevre #97 Steve Carell's TV Wife Laura Niemi Tells All #109 Destination: Vancouver! Rachelle got 15 Agent Meetings... and 12 offers! #119 Performance Capture & Transatlantic Representation with BAFTA Newcomer, Helen Day Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#121 Slay for Justice! How to Defend Drag with RuPaulโs Drag Race Star Peppermint
05/17/2023
#121 Slay for Justice! How to Defend Drag with RuPaulโs Drag Race Star Peppermint
๐๏ธ Today's podcast episode features the legendary Peppermint, and it's all about taking a stand. Brace yourself for a journey filled with activism and a whole lot of empowerment. โ Out Magazine named todayโs guest as one of the most influential LGBTQ+ people of the year. ๐คฉ You might also know Peppermint from when she gained widespread recognition as the first out trans contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9. Then, Peppermint made history again as the first trans woman to originate a lead role in a Broadway musical. And, now, Peppermint can be seen in A Transparent Musical at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, which opens this weekend! ๐ญ๐ (If you go on Sunday, May 21st, I'll see you there!) ๐ค Peppermint's impact extends way beyond her performances. She's a board member of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ๐ and the American Civil Liberties Union's ๐ค, first-ever artist ambassador for trans justice. In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of discriminatory legislation targeting drag performers. We explore the intersectional conversation around body autonomy, women's reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and gender-affirming care. Peppermint's presence on this episode is an absolute gift. Her message of love, inclusion, and resilience will leave you feeling inspired and ready to sashay and slay for what you believe in. ๐๐ Through the end of May, Team BKP will match donations up to $2,500 made to the ACLU of Tennessee. If youโd like to show your support, please consider donating to the ACLU of Tennessee. Send me a DM to @briansaysthat on IG by May 31st with a screenshot of your receipt. Your contribution will support their work in defending civil liberties and equality for all. ๐ค๐ So, grab your headphones and let's embrace activism and make our voices heard. Together, we can create positive change. ๐ฅฐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH PEPPERMINT Instagram DONATION MATCH ACLU of Tennessee RESOURCES Black Queer Town Hall Podcast GLAAD Trans in the South Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Videos On YouTube: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#120 An Inside Look At Writing For Television with Nick Wootton
05/10/2023
#120 An Inside Look At Writing For Television with Nick Wootton
Unless you've been living under a rock ๐ชจ, you know that we are in a Writersโ Strike. ๐ชง So, today I'm replaying an episode with Emmy Award winner, Nick Wooten. Nick is a TV writer ๐บ and that's who we need to hear from right now. Heโs worked on big shows like NYPD Blue, Law & Order and Stumptown, just to name a few. In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action โ and not just thinking about it. And Nick is such a generous person. He really lets us into his creative process. So think of this episode as one more way of showing up for the WGA right now and see what it is like to live a writer's life. But don't fool yourself. Go down to the end of the show notes to find some resources about how to further support the WGA โก Join us on the Picket Line so we can help these incredible writers who change the narrative of what it means to live in this country and in this world. And to all my writers out there, thank you. I send you a ton of support right now. ๐ I know this is uncomfortable. I also just want to give you the stamina you need to keep showing up in this fight and to fight for what is right. We stand with you. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. WGA RESOURCES Social Media Toolkit Picket Schedules and Locations WGA STRIKE HUB Support Queer TV Creatives CONNECT WITH NICK IMDB Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#119 Performance Capture & Transatlantic Representation with BAFTA Newcomer, Helen Day
05/03/2023
#119 Performance Capture & Transatlantic Representation with BAFTA Newcomer, Helen Day
๐ Have you ever been interested in Performance or Motion Capture? ๐ Do you have a Non-Traditional Performance Background and are wondering how to tie it in with your acting career? (Calling all dancers, puppeteers, mimes, etc.!)๐บ๐ป๐ ๐ Are you an International Performer looking to work in the US? Then grab you earbuds cuz today's podcast episode has got your name ALLLL OVER IT! ๐ ๐ฌ๐ง Helen Day is a British actress, dancer, circus performer, puppeteer, and voiceover & performance capture artist who made it across the pond from England ๐โโ๏ธ to Los Angeles ๐ด. In this episode, she shares the intimate details of working with James Cameron, transitioning from dance to film, the story of how she landed representation in LA and her consciousness around making her big move to the US. ๐บ๐ธ Helen's wild combination of unique skills opened the door to collaborations with icons like Tim Burton ๐ป, Henson Studios ๐ธ, James Cameron's ๐ฆ Avatar-inspired Cirque du Soleil ๐ช show, Samuel L. Jackson, and Luminous Productions (video games like Forspoken). ๐ฎ In this conversation, you'll learn how Helen used her non-traditional acting background to attract the right attention in the US and abroad. If you're worried you're soooooo unique the bizniz will never understand you, then this episode is for you. If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH HELEN Instagram Website ADDITIONAL RESOURCES #78 How To Land Reps in London with Ditte Maria le-Fevre Victoria Atkin - Expert in PCAP Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#118 Art as Activism Award-Winning Advice for Content Creators from The Exonerated's Jessica Blank
04/26/2023
#118 Art as Activism Award-Winning Advice for Content Creators from The Exonerated's Jessica Blank
Ready to unleash the creative storytelling activist inside you? ๐จ๐ญ Tired of those pesky voices in your head telling you you're not good enuff? Or the idea's not good enuff? Or it doesn't matter? ๐ฃ๏ธ Shut 'em down with this episode of the pod โ my guest is the incredibly well-recognized & awarded co-creator of The Exonerated, Jessica Blank. Jessica is a creative force to be reckoned with! Her work has been recognized by Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Ovation and named 'Best Play of the Year' by The New York Times. Her approach to creativity is smart, rooted in activism, and empowering โ she's like a red hot furnace of creative energy! ๐ช๐ฅ And you're in good hands (ears?) with this episode ๐ Jessica's taught storytelling at some of the most prestigious places around (oh, you know, the biggies like Brown, Stanford, NYU, Juilliard, and my alma mater Northwestern). #GoCats ๐ป Whether you're a hobbyist or a Hollywood heavyweight, Jessica has insights & inspiration that will help you create content that matters. Grab your notebook ๐ and lean in as Jessica shows you how to start a revolution with your creativity! ๐ฅ๐ฅ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH JESSICA Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#117 How to Get An Agent with Guest Host Sarah Gaboury
04/19/2023
#117 How to Get An Agent with Guest Host Sarah Gaboury
Real Actorโs Labโs Sarah Gaboury asked me to come on her IG Live to tell her students how to find managers and agents and the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy, I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast. ๐If you're an actor who needs representation this episode is a no-brainer: LISTEN. NOW. After helping 542 actors sign with the right reps, I canโt wait to tell you all about why my rebellious approach to make agents want you actually works. If you're not an actor, this convo has a lot to teach you, too: I teach the exact mindset you need to really put YOURSELF out there and to say what you really want. And Iโm teaching a free, live masterclass where Iโm going to share the secrets this week! ๐ โก๏ธ So if you need reps (or just want *new* ones or youโre thinkinโ about leaving yours)โฆ Donโt miss this masterclass - Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SARAH Instagram Website: Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#116 Write Your Dream Role with Emily Grace
04/12/2023
#116 Write Your Dream Role with Emily Grace
So I'm going to guess you've noticed that we've been talking a lot about writing and content creation here on the podcast lately. So it's the perfect time to bring back this episode with Emily Grace. If you are a writer and an actor and you're trying to propel your career forward with content that you're creating on your own, there are a lot of traps that you can fall into where you waste time, energy and money with making stuff that wonโt actually propel your career forward. So this replay is a cautionary taleโฆ I'm just gonna come out and say it, โ DO NOT WRITE YOUR OWN CONTENTโฆ Well, not until you listen to this episode! Because even though you've got the best of intentions, chances are you'll make a rookie mistake: You won't write the right character to showcase you & your talents. I hear you thinking: "Ummmmm, excuse me, Brian! I know a thing or two about scripts, I'm an actor, I look at them all day." That right there is the very reason you'll make this mistake. Today's guest Emily Grace walks us through creating content from the lightbulb moment to breaking the process down into small, actionable steps. No, like for real... She really realllllllly breaks it down so that it doesn't feel overwhelming! Plus she teaches us a reliable, failsafe hack to ensure you write stories that actually highlight your talent and attract the right attention in the bizniz. Oh, and we breakdown the entire plot of one of my favorite movies โ The Devil Wears Prada. Emily Grace is an expert at helping actors get their damn scripts done. It takes courage to put yourself out there and todayโs guest helps actors create their own projects. Tune in to learn: The BIG mistakes actors make when it comes to writing TRUTH TIME: Just because you are good at breaking down a script doesnโt mean that you are good at writing a character fit for you How storytelling is a catalyst for change Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH EMILY Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes!
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#115 Multi-Hyphenates Need Reps Too! ๐ญ๐ Actor-Writer Carly Gets 22 Offers
04/05/2023
#115 Multi-Hyphenates Need Reps Too! ๐ญ๐ Actor-Writer Carly Gets 22 Offers
๐ญ Are you an actor? ๐ Do also write scripts? ๐ป OR create content? If you answered yes to any or ALL of these questions then todayโs episode of the podcast is for you. My guest Carly Tatiana Pandลพa is a talented actor and writer, who brought both of these things to the forefront when reaching out for representation. Carly is a graduate of my program #agentgoals and I had to have her on the show โ and not just cuz she got 22 offers for representation ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ! โBut because she is a person who's done a lot of self growth to look at herself and the way she's showing up in the world. ๐ I imagine that if you're listening to this podcast, you're one of those people as well. ๐ And so for Carly, the hunt for representation wasn't just her wanting to get auditions as an actor, it was also because she makes content. ๐ ๐ฅ She actually has a feature-length award-winning documentary HAIR that streamed on Hulu. She made this after she had a successful You Are Not Your Hair head-shaving charity event. So, if you're an actor or content creator looking to find representation or just want to gain valuable insights on how to succeed in the entertainment industry, this episode is a must-listen Fun Fact: Carlyโs strong commitment to amplifying womenโs authentic voices and transforming equity of representation and career opportunities within the entertainment industry led to founding HER Theatre Company, an LA-based boutique that is 100% female owned and operated, with all content written, performed, directed, and produced by women. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Want to learn more? If youโre an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH CARLY Instagram Website ADDITIONAL RESOURCES #54 Age Ainโt Nothinโ But a Number - How Sharon Got 17 Meetings for Representation Discover Your Human Design Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#114 Manager Ann Thomas: Transgender Talent Founder
03/29/2023
#114 Manager Ann Thomas: Transgender Talent Founder
TW // We do discuss topics that could be challenging to some listeners on this episode, including sexual assault. Please make a conscious decision when you decide to listen. I'mma bet you learn a lot from today's guest on the podcast... Ann Thomas is the founder of Transgender Talent ๐ providing talent management services to transgender & non-binary actors. ๐ฌ And let me tell you... Ann is A LOT of fun and isn't afraid to tell it like it is! She talks through the unique challenges trans & non-binary actors can face on set; in audition rooms; and in closed-door meetings. Ann is a fierce advocate for actors ( โ just my kinda human!): She educates showbizniz professionals on how to work effectively & respectfully with her clients while always striving to create more safe & supportive opportunities for trans & non-binary performers. ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ Ann brings her whole enchilada manager expertise to this episode โ so if you want to know how to be a better client to your reps (or just want new reps!) she's got some great advice to get you started (i.e., what your reel should โ and should not! โ include). PS: Ann's at the forefront of making change in this industry: She's behind the push for Actors Access to change actors' profiles so that actors can now define their identity more clearly and define what roles they will play. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH ANN Instagram Website Key Change Ensemble YouTube Facebook Twitter Actors Access Updates Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#113 Wanna be a TV Host? Casting Director Sean De Simone Tell-All Interview
03/22/2023
#113 Wanna be a TV Host? Casting Director Sean De Simone Tell-All Interview
Ever thought about TV Hosting? ๐บ Whether you dream of being the next Oprah, Tom Bergeron or Kelly Ripa, or just want to add TV Hosting to your repertoire of skills, on today's show, Hosting Casting Director Extraordinaire, Sean De Simone gives us a masterclass! ๐จ๐พโ๐๐ฉ๐ปโ๐๐ง๐ฝโ๐ ๐ Sean comes with an incredible pedigree โ he's cast for the crรจme de la crรจme of networks: A&E, BET, Bravo, OWN, Nat Geo, HGTV, QVC (...just to name a few of the crรจmes). ๐
๐ป And today's episode is as close as you'll ever get without actually being in the room with him when he's casting the biggest jobs. ๐คฏ Sean has seen it all (and then some!)... From iconic auditions to cringe-worthy ones and on this episode he tells you exactly what works and what doesn't. ๐ฑ THE MUST-LISTEN TAKEAWAYS BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR NEXT HOSTING AUDITION: ๐ค What exactly does โhave personalityโ mean in a casting breakdown? ๐ณ How the idea of a traditional host doesnโt exist anymore (and can hold you back in your auditions ๐ The 2๏ธโฃ things every host MUST be able to do in order to be successful (FYI these are deal breakers!) Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH SEAN Instagram Website Facebook Email Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Grab 23 Real Ways To Get Good Auditions Here: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#112 Sundance Backstage Pass with Blumhouse Fellow & Filmmaker Chelsea Gonzalez
03/15/2023
#112 Sundance Backstage Pass with Blumhouse Fellow & Filmmaker Chelsea Gonzalez
Now that Deadline has finally announced the big news, I can share Chelsea Gonzalez with you! ๐ ๐๐๐ Iโve had to keep my mouth shut until Deadline, Variety and The Wrap spread the wordโ Chelsea Gonzalez is an Official Selection as a Blumhouse & K Period Media Screamwriting Fellow (...and as a longtime, client & friend, I am just so freakin' proud of her!). ๐ ๐ And on today's episode of Brian Breaks Character she โ quite literally! โ walks us through her experience at Sundance Film Festival. ๐ฅ ๐ฝ The Who, What, Where, When, & How to make Sundance work for you! ๐ค What you can do to build connections in the film industry: surprise! it's not all about bizniz cardsโจ โ๏ธ How to balance TWO passions ๐ As an actor-filmmaker, Chelsea is a shining example of someone who takes courageous action toward her 2nd passion ๐ธ When to invest in a big festival like this to ensure it catapults the rest of your career (plus allllll the things she's learned from being on the festival circuit!) ๐ค Chelsea was named โMost Powerful Voiceโ by Blackbird Film Festival and recently won Best Pilot for the series Legit Married at Dances with Films. ๐ During the episode, she offers valuable insights on storytelling and filmmaking that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to create (or book a ticket to Park City for next year's festival!). โ๏ธ๐๐บ So sit back, grab some popcorn ๐ฟ, and get ready to be entertained & informed by one of the most exciting emerging filmmakers I've ever had the privilege to know. ๐ FUN FACT: Before Chelsea found a love of writing and directing, she began her career as an actress in a... Blumhouse feature. ๐โโ๏ธ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH CHELSEA Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Grab 23 Real Ways To Get Good Auditions Here: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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ย #111 How To Pitch Your TV Show with Adrienne Rose White
03/08/2023
ย #111 How To Pitch Your TV Show with Adrienne Rose White
Calling all future Shonda Rhimes & Ryan Murphys!!! ๐ Do you have an idea for a TV show? ๐ Or a pilot gathering dust cuz you donโt know what to do with it? ๐ Or maybe you're just curious about how TV shows get made! Brian Breaks Character has gotchu, boo. ๐ On this episode of the podcast, my guest Adrienne Rose White give us a masterclass on HOW TO PITCH & SELL TV SHOWS. ๐บ Adrienne helps people to *actually* sell TV shows (organically!) by teaching creatives to develop, package, and sell the authentic story that only they can tell. ๐ Adrienne has pitched and sold shows multiple times on her own (and with her clients!) and in this episode she gives us a backstage pass! HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ๐บ How to get your itty-bitty idea off the ground and get a YES from Netflix ๐บ The key differences to SET YOU APART when you pitch to studios, production companies, and networks ๐บ Why this is ๐ฏx easier than you think it is ๐ this might also piss you off! #SorryNotSorry Whether you're a content creator who's got something to sell, an actor sitting on the sidelines cuz "you're not a writer," or just wanna see how the sausage is made... You'll want to listen. And if you're NEVER going to pitch a TV show, you still need this episode because Adrienne walks us through the key steps to nurture long term relationships in show bizniz so you can earn the know, like, and trust factor with your future collaborators. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH ADRIENNE Instagram Website How to *Actually* Sell a TV Show, Organically Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript:
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#110 Act Two: 20 Years Later โ Pete Finally Got the Agent He Deserved
03/01/2023
#110 Act Two: 20 Years Later โ Pete Finally Got the Agent He Deserved
Todayโs guest, Pete Luna has been an actor in New York ๐ฝ for over 20 years and he never had a manager or an agent! He tried to get one in the past ๐คฏ while struggling to nab auditions on his own. ๐ This is when a lot of actors would have throw in the 20-year-old towel! But Pete is a smart โ and hysterical! โ guy: he switched up his approach to embrace his almosts as well as his wins and by using #agentgoals he signed with agents who represent him in FOUR different cities! #QuadCoastal I just know this episode will inspire you โ whether you are seeking new representation or not. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH PETE Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#109 Destination: Vancouver! Rachelle Got 15 Agent Meetings and 12 Offers!
03/01/2023
#109 Destination: Vancouver! Rachelle Got 15 Agent Meetings and 12 Offers!
Have you ever had to sign an NDA or keep an acting gig hush-hush until it aired? Then you'll love this conversation with today's guest Rachelle Hay! Rachelle signed with new reps in Vancouver โ after she scored 15 meetings & 12 offers โ then she booked a drool-worthy can't-talk-about-it role on television! ๐ฅ๐ฅ In this episode she tells us how she burned through limiting beliefs to attract the right reps... and then, how they teamed up to navigate a *legal* way to get loud with her most recent booking! ๐ this ultimately unlocked a path to build on her newfound momentum!) ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ I just know this episode will inspire you โ whether you are seeking new representation or not. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH RACHELLE Instagram Website Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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#108 Just Dropped: Actors' Equity's Diversity & Inclusion Report with Danee Conley
02/22/2023
#108 Just Dropped: Actors' Equity's Diversity & Inclusion Report with Danee Conley
Something big happened over at Actorsโ Equity Association this week. ๐ฎ They dropped their Diversity & Inclusion Report on Hiring Bias for 2021. ๐ In this episode, we get an inside look at this hot-off-the-presses report with Danee Conley, Equity's new Diversity & Inclusion Strategist. Actors' Equity continues to be a leader in this space and work towards creating a more inclusive industry. โ๐ปโ๐ผโ๐ฝโ๐พโ๐ฟ๐ณ๏ธโ๐โฟ๏ธ And Danee encourages all performers and stage managers โ whether members of Equity or not! โ to reach out to her department to help you feel more comfortable and supported in doing great work on stages across the country. ๐ช I believe as members of the theatre community ๐ญ, it's our responsibility to be a part of the conversation and take action towards positive change. I just know that Danee is going to inspire you and help you understand just how much Actorsโ Equity is on your side. And... These conversations can be difficult, but Danee's infectious energy & wisdom will immediately put you at ease. Tune in ๐ง to learn how you can be part of the movement toward more inclusive theatre. ๐ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH DANEE Website Entertainment Community Fun Read the Report Subscribe To The Podcast Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! Episode Transcript
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