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Our guest this week, is a stage, screen and television actor with his roots in show business tracing back to his first commercial and film gigs in his home town of Memphis, TN. With a career spanning more than 2 decades he has been part of pretty significant projects from his humble beginnings in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Rainmaker to the 2019 Best Picture academy award winner Greenbook. While he is often times cast as the muscle, this guy is truly one of the most gentle humans you will ever meet. Please welcome David Kallaway to the show
Our guest this week, is a post production producer and creative manager with Hogarth World Wide / GPS, as well as a voice over artist. He has been instrumental in the creation of various Television and radio commercial campaigns, with primary responsibilities including receiving all media from the companies broadcast production department and taking the product to it’s final stages including CGI/GRFX, Edit, Color correct, Audio record/mix and sound design. He is also often times involved in the casting and directing for audio sessions. Please welcome one of my very best friends in the world, Jeff Williams.
Our guest this week, is an actor and producer, with Cuban roots, having grown up in Miami, FL. Her love of acting goes back to junior high school where she first started performing skits with her peers. Unlike many actors, she waited until after her adult life and family formation were underway to start her training. She has studied with the best instructors From Act One Studios & Second City in Chicago to Howie Deutch at The Beverly Hills Playhouse. You’ve seen her in films like Eli on Netflix and Get Hard with Will Farrell and Kevin Hart as well as a slew of other projects. Please welcome to the show Katia Gomez.
Jason Edwards and Ryan discuss some potential side job opportunities that actors or anyone inclined may be able to do while stuck inside during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Our guest this week, is a Directors Guild of America, Assistant Director, based in New Orleans, LA. He has worked on numerous major film and television projects, coordinating production activity and supervising cast and crew. Some of his recent projects include 1st AD on The Purge, 1st AD for On Becoming a God in Central Florida. I’m excited to be talking with AD extraordinaire Tommy Martin!
Our guest this week, is a true veteran actor with some amazing credits under his belt and a slew of upcoming projects in the pipeline. His longevity in this business stems from his roots in the theatre, he’s a founding member of the renowned African American theatre company Penumbra (in St Paul MN). Currently you can catch him as Martin Imari on The Righteous Gemstones or as Mac on Greenleaf. If you don’t recognize his name, you will certainly recognize his face and his phenomenal acting chops. I’m very excited to talk with GregAlan Williams.
Our guest this week, has been acting in film and television professionally since 2002. He is one of the busiest actors in the Southeast. With over 100 film & TV credits under his belt and more projects on the horizon. All this and he’s still in his 30’s. Not only is he a well crafted actor, but he is one of the hardest working guys, who understands that no one else will hustle for him, the way he hustles for himself. He has worked with numerous industry icons from Denzel Washington, Anthony Hopkins, Robert DeNiro and Gene Hackman to Tom Cruise, Will Ferrell, Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg, and Sylvester Stallone. In addition to acting he has also ventured into producing in the past few years. We are excited to have Billy Slaughter on the show!
Our guest this week, has been acting since the age of 12yrs old. He’s an immensely talented guy who has worked with some of the biggest stars of our time. With film & TV Acting and Producing credits spanning nearly 3 decades , he was hand picked by Jon Voight to costar opposite him in the Thriller “Beyond”. He’s has studied at The Royal National Theatre/ The Old Vic and Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. I’m excited to find out more about this weeks guest Brett Baker!
For our fortieth episode of the show, we wanted to do something that would get more of the local actors involved. So we set out to ask actors the same question and get all their answers in one place. You'll find that many actors have the same challenges during the audition process. We also polled some regional agents and got their insight on what makes a successful booker. So listen up for some insight from your peers and maybe your agent too.
Our guest this week,Has gained credits in some very high profile series and films over the last few years. Having started acting less than 10 years ago and already with nearly 50 major credits including significant roles in Bonnie & Clyde, Deep Water Horizon, Preacher & The Purge series. He is an actors actor and certainly on the right track to longevity in this business. In addition to acting he is also a director and producer. When he’s not on set you can likely find him helping other actors at his acting studio in North Louisiana. Please welcome the one and only Garrett Kruithof
Josh Mikel is an actor, playwright, director, and musician from Conyers, GA. A graduate of Florida State University's Theatre and Creative Writing programs, he honed his craft on the stage at FSU's School of Theatre. There, he developed a love for film and TV working on both sides of the camera, with the acclaimed Florida State Film School. A published playwright, Josh is known particularly for his theatre for young audiences works, "The Monster Hunters," and "Good Good Trouble on Bad Bad Island." He is the resident playwright at Endstation Theatre Company (Lynchburg, VA). As a director, he has created and animated music videos for the acts Against Me!, Waxahatchee, Jake Bugg, Neon Trees, and American Authors. Josh is the long time drummer for the indie rock band Look Mexico. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia where he is represented by J Pervis Talent Agency.
Our guest this week, is one of the most unique actors in our market and maybe anywhere. He has had featured roles in the films; Venom, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back and can be seen as Gus in the upcoming Hulu series Looking for Alaska. He’s been through our room countless times and never disappoints. Please listen up for Jared Bankens!!
Our guest this week, is an insanely talented person with major film, TV and Theatre credits. He has starred in the series Lucky 7 and Gracepoint, and graced the stage at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago in several productions including the central role of Bait Boy in Airline Highway. I’m always excited to have him in my room auditioning, because I get to see a true artist at work. Please welcome Stephen Louis Grush to the show!
Our guest this week, is someone who has not only the sweetest disposition of any actor I know, but she is immensely talented to boot. With several significant roles in film, TV and commercials, she’s someone I have wanted to have on the show since we started. If you haven’t seen her in Mudbound as Vera Atwood, hop on Netflix after this interview and see her standout performance. You may know her from Preacher, Salem, American Horror Story or a slew of other projects. We know her as Lucy Faust! Welcome Lucy!!
Our guest this week, Is a good friend and fellow casting professional. He is well known in Louisiana for his skills in extras casting, with over 50 credits under his belt. What many people may not be familiar with is his vast knowledge of The Academy Awards and its history. Today we are going to have some fun with special guest JAY DEFELICE of AJ Casting!
Our guest this week, has the career that very few actors achieve. With film and TV credits dating back to 1979. His is a face that most audiences are familiar with, because not only has he been in a gazillion projects but he’s memorable to say the least. Whether you recognize him from the latest season of Netflix's Ozarks or from Blockbusters like The Magnificent Seven, Texas Chainsaw 3D or Django Unchained, it doesn’t matter because after our chat today I know you will always remember this unique personality that is RITCHIE MONTGOMERY!
Our guest this week, IS A BUSY BEE! She is a true gift to our industry and our market for sure. While her film and television credits date back to 2004, her entry in show business go much further back with roots in theatre and music. With a very diverse list of credits ranging from characters such as, Jan on the critically acclaimed True Detective to Suzanna Macon in Underground. She is one of the most gifted actors I know. I am so excited to finally talk like a normal person with ANDREA FRANKLE.
Our guest this week, works in a different capacity than our normal visitor. If you are a working actor there’s a good chance she has stared at your face and picked apart your work, to make your performance the best it can be. With credits in editorial departments of major motion pictures like Olympus Has Fallen, Texas Chainsaw 3D as well as documentaries and television Shows. Her current project Breasts, which she also directed is making it’s way through the festival circuit, to very positive reception. We are excited to get the scoop on editing from Eva Contis!
This weeks guest, Spent several years in the southeast, building amazing credits, on top of an already impressive body of work. He is a talent able to dig deep beneath the layers of his character. He was Det Colquitt on American Horror Story Freak Show and Bill Meekes on Underground, two very memorable roles in Television history. He is an actor with true commitment to the craft and a mans man. This is PJ Marshall talking normal.
Our guest this week, is a talent who has played the numbers games, of being an actor better than anyone I’ve ever known. With a very strong list of credits rooted in the Southeastern market, you may know him from roles in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back or The Hunger Games films. If not you can check him out weekly on the hit CBS series SEAL TEAM as Lt Commander Blackburn. Please welcome my friend Judd Lormand!
Our guest this week, is truly a seasoned veteran actor. With over 130 film & TV credits. he is also an accomplished producer as well. I’ve never met anyone who enjoys what he does more than him. You’ll remember him from Films like Trumbo or as Jared Leto’s father in Dallas Buyers Club. If you want to learn what it means to hustle in this business, then this is the guest for you. Please welcome James DuMont!
Our guest this week, Is a staple in the film and television business, He is an actor, writer, producer and teacher to so many up and coming actors in the Southeast. With nearly 200 film & TV credits to his resume, including Ray, Will & Grace, and even and episode of the Golden Girls and so many others dating back to the late 70’s. He is a talent I am always excited to tell my producers “is in our market”. Please welcome Gary Grubbs
Our guest this week, Is a stunt coordinator with a slew of credits under his belt. His most recent series The Purge is currently airing on USA Network. With two decades of experience, I’m excited to have this seasoned vet from the stunt community to answer some questions for us and our listeners. Please welcome Andy Dylan!
Our guest this week, Is a New Orleans native, who now calls Los Angeles home. She is a seasoned actor with film and TV credits dating back to 2010. With roots in the theatre, she is also a singer/songwriter. She has had significant roles in features like Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight and Lee Daniels The Butler. With an ever growing list of Film & TV credits, this is a talent on the rise, and someone any casting director could be confident in sending to set. Please welcome the fabulous Dana Gourrier!
Our guest this week, appeared on the local scene around 2015 and has definitely made his mark in our community. With roots in show business and the fashion world, this is a guys who’s resume has an unbelievable amount of credits just in the last 2 years, but dating back to the early 2000’s. With nearly 80 Film & TV credits under his belt, please welcome the very talented and alway distinguishable JAMES MOSES BLACK!
Our guests this week are a casting duo who call Austin Texas home, they both started their casting careers in Chicago with O’Conner Casting. While they don’t exclusively cast commercials, it should be noted that they have cast over 2000 television spots together, including many of the biggest Super Bowl commercials. They are proud members of The Casting Society of America and my friends, I’m so excited to talk with Brad and Kim Williams Burton. Special guest co-host Robert Larriviere
This weeks guest is someone I have know since the beginning of his career. From an early age I was able to see this young man, hone in on his skills through a rigorous training period in the southeastern market. His talent is undeniable and his good looks ain’t to shabby either. With 98 episodes of the hit Disney XD series Lab Rats under his belt and the starring role in the upcoming feature film CRUISE. This is one actor on a fast rise to stardom. Please welcome the amazing Spencer Boldman!
Our guest this week is a casting director based in Oklahoma City, she is the top CD in the area and owns and operates Actors Casting & Talent Services (a full service casting facility and educational outlet for local actors). She is the real deal, and has the knowledge to work all formats in casting . Between, her casting schedule, acting classes, private coaching, theatre rehearsals, and this weeks summer camp (of recording), I’m not sure when she sleeps. Michelle DeLong talks like a normal person!
Our guest this week, is one of the nicest actors around, not to mention super talented and a major player in the Southeastern market. You will recognize him from television shows like Underground, True Detective & Queen Sugar or films like Free State of Jones & The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Jaren Mitchell is here to talk normal!
This weeks guest, Is a very talented guy who transplanted from Memphis to New Orleans and has been steady working since. He is a character actor probably most recognized by audiences for his role as CHUB on Hap & Leonard. He is set to appear in Highway Men, Assassination Nation & as President William Taft for HBO Latin in The American Guest. Jeff Pope is talking like a normal person!
This weeks guest, is an actor with show business roots in New Orleans. She is a young character actor on the rise, you may remember her from The Starving Games, playing Leg Break Girl or in meatier roles like Heather Parcell on Law & Order: SVU. with major projects in the works & her star on the rise, we are excited to welcome Tenea Intriago!
Our guest this episode, is a New Orleans actress on the rise to great success. With a combination of excellent acting chops and an amazing work ethic, she stands as one of the strongest talents in our market. She can be seen on The Walking Dead as Olivia or Sun Records as Gladys Presley. With several projects in the can including The True Don Quixote with Tim Blake Nelson, please welcome Actor, Professor & entrepreneur Ann Mahoney!!
This weeks guest, is a true success story with roots starting in the New Orleans market making it to starring roles in major Hollywood films. She is the star of The Conjuring 2 and I Kill Giants. With film & TV credits dating back to 2012. Please welcome the extremely talented Madison Wolfe!
Our guest this episode has a film and Television career spanning 4 decades, he is a staple in the film community in the Southeast and beyond. With nearly 200 film & TV credits to his resume, he can be seen in the upcoming season 3 of Into The Badlands reprising his role as River King, you’ve seen him as Larry Williams on 4 seasons of Treme and as Mayor Gene Clancy on House of Cards. He’s an Actor, Producer, Teacher and mentor to many up and coming actors in the South. Lance E. Nichols is talking like a normal person!
This episodes guests both hail from cajun country! Both of these actors are doing it, with major roots in the Southeastern film market. We have Teri Wyble & Hunter Burke on the show this week. Teri has been working steadily since 2009 with major guest starring roles on Powers, The Walking Dead, Also playing opposite Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. Hunter, started his film career in 2008 and has amassed a slew of acting credits. He can currently be seen on TNT’s Claws and has played opposite Chistian Bale in The Big Short. He is also a writer and producer, with his first feature Lost Bayou (Starring Teri Wyble), just finishing it’s production schedule. Please welcome power couple "Hunteri"
Our guest this episode is truly one of the busiest actors in our region. With upwards of 75 Film & TV credits this is an actor who is definitely making a face for himself, if not a name. You’ve seen him in Deep Water Horizon, Trumbo, Free State of Jones and you’ve seen him on Queen Sugar, American Crime & True Detective (Season 1). Dave Maldonado talks like a normal person!
Our guest actor this episode calls Atlanta, GA home. With her stellar acting chops, Her ginger locks and the smokiest of voices, she sets herself apart from the pack. With a slew of feature film credits including the upcoming “Bob Goldwait’s Mistfits & Monsters” and major TV credits such as Betty on Army Wives and and the voice of Aunt Lil on Squidbillies, this week we talk normal with Patricia French
On this weeks episode, Justin talks normal with casting associates Amelia Chen Miley (Coulon Casting), Theresa Hernandez (RPM Casting), and Charlotte Gale (Caballero Casting). Listen to the perspective of the casting associates and gain some great intel!
Our guest this episode is a true staple in the talent pool of the Southeast, She has been working consistently in film, television and theatre since the late 80’s. With a true knack for comedy, and a genuine balance of dramatic chops when called upon, with roles in films such as Girls Trip and Free State of Jones and major recurring roles on televisions Salem and Treme. This week Lara Grice talks like a normal person!
This episode's guest has garnered an impressive list of credits over the years. 2017, was a notable year with supporting roles in two of the most acclaimed films of the season, playing Philomena King in GET OUT and Laura’s Mother in MUDBOUND. If you are not familiar with her name you will certainly be familiar with her face. Listen to Geraldine Singer talking normal!
Part 2 - On this episode our guests make up the base of the local casting directors in New Orleans. Collectively with upwards of 400 credits on their resumes. This is the show with Meagan, Brent, Liz & Ryan Glorioso your host…
On this episode our guests make up the base of the local casting directors in New Orleans. Collectively with upwards of 400 credits on their resumes. This is the show with Meagan, Brent, Liz & Ryan Glorioso your host…
This weeks guest is one of the busiest young actors in our market, he has an ever growing resume, with several projects set to come out. He is in the upcoming most buzzed about film at the 2018 Sundance film festival BLAZE the story of country singer songwriter Blaze Foley.
This weeks guest has been working consistently in show business for over 4 decades, she has over 90 film & TV credits from “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” to a role that all the kids today recognize her for in “The Is The End”. Please welcome Ms Carol Sutton!!
On this weeks episode we chat it up with Actor/Producer Han Soto (not to be confused with Han Solo). Listen to some great stories form the hardest working man in the Southeast region.
On this weeks episode, budding superstar; Peyton Wich (Stranger Things, The Darkest Minds, Same Kinda Different As Me)we talk like normal people and get the skinny on being a 14yr old actor in a regional market in 2018.
Actress; Deneen Tyler (12 Years A Slave, Dallas Buyers Club, American Crime) discusses her take on acting, her career and what it's all about for her.
For our first episode we talk like normal people with actor Robert Larriviere.
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