Slate Your Name

Donna Lynne Champlin Dec 13, 2022

Episode #25 | Donna Lynne Champlin (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Feel the Beat) on being a New York person, the surprise success of Crazy Ex Girlfriend, learning to act for the camera on the job, and more.

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John Ross Bowie Dec 06, 2022

Episode #24 | Actor and author John Ross Bowie (Speechless, The Big Bang Theory) discusses his new memoir No Job for a Man, early exposure to the actor's life in New York City, the community of the audition room, and much more.

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Austin Basis Nov 29, 2022

Episode #23 | Actor Austin Basis (Beauty and the Beast, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) discusses his experiences inside The Actors Studio and the setbacks and benefits of a cherubic face.

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In the Greenroom: Just Dance w/ Anna Camp Nov 22, 2022

Episode 22.5 | Patreon unlock! Episode 16's Anna Camp shares a story about a disastrous audition for an Axe Body Spray commercial.

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Riley Bray Nov 15, 2022

Episode #22 | Musician RILEY BRAY talks about growing up in the Los Angeles music scene and how rock and roll dreams led to a multi-hyphenate career both infront of and behind the camera.

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Matt Cook Nov 08, 2022

Episode #21 | Matt Cook (Man With a Plan, The Greatest Beer Run Ever) originally wanted to be an animator, but instead he ended up working in film and TV projects with major stars like Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, and Zac Efron. What the hell went wrong?!

Speaking of "wrong," Michael had some mic issues in this episode. Sorry if it sounds a little off. Don't blame John!

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Gabrielle Ruiz Nov 01, 2022

Episode #20 | Gabrielle Ruiz (Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Star Trek: Lower Decks) is a triple threat, but she struggled with acting early in her career. From auditioning for Chorus Line to a near miss with a foot fetish agency, Gabrielle discusses how she went from being an aspiring dancer to a professional actor.

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Marcy Jarreau Oct 25, 2022

Episode #19 | Actress, comedic performer, writer, and podcaster Marcy Jarreau ( Brooklyn 99, A Funny Feeling, The Lost City) on directing her mom in a community theatre production of Steel Magnolias, creating fantasy worlds as a kid, the graciousness of Sandra Bullock and more.

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John Forest Oct 18, 2022

Episode #18 | John Forest (For all Mankind, American Crime Story: Impeachment) on beginning his career at the Williamstown Theater Festival, the impact of having a good acting teacher, and the difficulty of sewing a button on stage.

Deborah Ann Woll Oct 11, 2022

Episode #17 | Actress Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil ) on playing a teenage vampire, creating characters in fantastical worlds and hitting her “target.”

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Anna Camp Jun 21, 2022

Episode #16 | Anna Camp (Jerry and Marge Go Large, Murder at Yellowstone City) on getting rejected for roles at an early age, finding success through New York theatre, and escaping the trope of "the tight-knit blonde."

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Kristin Bauer Jun 14, 2022

Episode #15 | KRISTIN BAUER (True Blood, Once Upon a Time) on going from being a punky artist from Wisconsin to getting an iconic guest star role on Seinfeld (and much, much more).

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Tracy Vilar Jun 07, 2022

Episode #14 | Tracy Vilar (Netflix's Maid) on going from working in casting for Spike Lee to starring in multiple TV shows.

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Brian Huskey May 24, 2022

Episode #13 | Brian Huskey (Veep, The Bob's Burgers Movie) on going from playing in a band into performing comedy during the early days of The Upright Citizens Brigade.

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Allison Munn May 17, 2022

Episode #12 | Allison Munn (What I Like About You, That 70's Show) reflects on her early days in NYC, performing in The Fantasticks, and the moments she kicks into high gear to book that next job.

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Burl Moseley May 10, 2022

Episode #11 | Burl Moseley (Happiest Season, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) on how landing a random musical theater audition in high school led to a career in Hollywood (with a little envelop licking along the way).

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Sam Littlefield May 03, 2022

Episode #10 | Sam Littlefield (Batwoman, The Leftovers) on struggling with attending a high school for the performing arts and getting cast on a show that has personal meaning to you.

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Eric Edelstein Apr 26, 2022

Episode #9 | Eric Edelstein (Greenroom, Twin Peaks: The Return) discusses working as a character actor, navigating between comedy and drama, and why it's always great to meet your heroes.

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Erinn Hayes Apr 19, 2022

Episode #8 | Erinn Hayes (The Goldbergs, Bill & Ted Face the Music) recalls how a dayjob at a Disney Park led to opportunity, learning how to improv on the job, getting cast on The West Wing, and more.
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Brittany Ishibashi Apr 12, 2022

Episode #7 | Brittany Ishibashi (Marvel's Runaways, Grace & Frankie) discusess growing up in a family of perfromers, learning a sepcial skill after the fact, and working opposite of a tennis ball.

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Tom Everett Scott Apr 05, 2022

Episode #6 | Tom Everett Scott (I'm Sorry, That Thing You Do!) talks about his big break and auditioning for the most beloved actor in America, Tom Hanks.

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Maria Thayer Mar 29, 2022

Episode #5 | Maria Thayer (Those Who Can't, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) on why she love ssmall parts, missing cues, and running into Brooke Shields in a Korean Day Spa.

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Bryce Johnson Mar 22, 2022

Episode 4 | Bryce Johnson (Pretty Little Liars, Expedition Bigfoot) recalls the exact moment he was inspired to move from the midwest and head to Hollywood.

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Malcolm Barrett Mar 15, 2022

Episode # 3 | Malcolm Barrett (Timeless, The Boys) talks about the lessons he learned as a young film/tv actor in NYC.

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Jana Schmieding Mar 08, 2022

Episode #2 | Jana Schmieding (Rutherford Falls) reflects on making her transition from teacher to major network sitcom star.

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In the Greenroom: Acting Fail w/ Rachel Bloom Mar 03, 2022

Episode #1.5 | Special Patreon sampler. The very first Greenroom hang! Episode 1 guest Rachel Bloom reveals one of her biggest acting fails. Then, Michael answers questions about the "hurry up and wait,' why actors don't do LinkedIn, and gigs-between-gigs.
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Rachel Bloom Mar 01, 2022

Episode 1 | Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Trolls World Tour) talks with Michael about forging her way into the business, what she looks for when casting, and reveals stories behind past roles.

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Trailer: Slate Your Name Feb 24, 2022

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