-Michael Caine

 “First of all, I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.”

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The one, the only, Caleb Ellis finally comes onto the podcast for a very special Valentine’s Day episode. A prolific writer, cellist, fitness coach, and ex-actor, Caleb has been with me since day one. After nearly 10 years together in Los Angeles, we answer listener-provided questions all about our relationship. We cover the essentials of […]

(Sam) Valentine’s Day Podcast Special with Caleb Ellis

February 23, 2023

Brian Patacca is BACK! Brian is a personal coach for actors, helping them get what they want and achieve their goals without suffering. Known as the “Rep Whisperer”, Brian uncovers the unspoken truths about actors and their representation In this IGTV. We also discuss how important it is for actors to find fulfillment elsewhere while […]

Agent & Manager Relations with Brian Patacca

February 16, 2023

2022 was a great year for me financially, but more of a rebuilding year for my acting career. I got new managers, I signed with a print agency, I booked some voiceover work, and I booked a commercial. But looking back, I wanted to see if I was able to change anything that I did […]

January 24, 2023

Sara Tomko was last on the podcast on Season 7 Episode 6, where she spoke about self-care and having the patience to earn success. Now, 3 seasons later, Sara is back on to talk about how life has changed since becoming Asta Twelvetress on SYFY’s Resident Alien. Along with being a series regular, Sara is […]

January 19, 2023

JT Billings is a WGA Award-winning LGBTQ+ writer. What started with a humble beginning as a Kansas City film editor has turned into a Paramount+ Empire, as JT works on ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK’s third season in the dual roles of Executive Producer and Showrunner as well as starts development on a [currently […]

January 12, 2023

Some people thrive in rest mode. But most of the actors who find my page are not those people. We love to achieve. We love to get a leg-up on the work. We love the work!!! And while it is socially acceptable to power down around holidays, the Christmas-to-New Year’s time is exceptionally weird because […]

December 22, 2022

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