Best Latebloomer Podcasts (2024)

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Second Act Actors with Janet McMordie 1:10:43

12h ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. S03E07 is with fellow late bloomer (aka Second Act Actor) Janet McMordie of the podcast, Second Act Actors. Janet , a doctor turned actor, discusses the challenges and benefits of pursuing acting as a second career. She reflects on the initial excitement and surreal energy of being on the front lin…

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Off Script: Back To Basics 14:07

20d ago14:07

14:07

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. In this inaugural and 'testing' live stream episode, David John Clark discusses the importance of returning to the basics in both bodybuilding and acting. He emphasizes the need for consistency, simplicity, discipline, embracing setbacks, and staying true to oneself. He shares his personal journey …

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Authentic Casting with Angela & Louise Heesom 1:04:21

1M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. S03E06 is with the wonderful Angela and Louise Heesom, casting directors from Heesom Casting in South Australia. Angela & Louise discuss their journey in the industry and the role of casting directors. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and supporting actors in the audition process. The…

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Moore Mindfulness with Jason Moore 54:44

2M ago54:44

54:44

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. S03E05 is with Jason Moore. Jason is an actor, martial artist, musician, and counselor. We have a great discussion on how Jason got into the acting world, but how he also uses his skills as a qualified psychotherapist to support his fellow actors and provide them with tools to overcome the hurdles …

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Off Script: Are You (Am I) A Boring Actor? 9:30

2M ago9:30

9:30

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. In this Off Script episode, I reflect on feedback I've received about not standing out in auditions that made me think that perhaps it was just because I was boring on screen, but has recently led me to learning the importance of showing your authentic self and being deliberate in your performances…

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Off Script: Strategies to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Acting 14:52

3M ago14:52

14:52

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Fresh off a night shift and still buzzing from an inspiring guest stint with Type Talent Training, I've decided to tackle the silent beast that haunts many of us actors: self-sabotage. We've all felt the cold grip of procrastination, the whispers of self-doubt, or the looming shadow of failure. But…

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Don't Be So Dramatic with Rachel Baker 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. S03E04: In this episode, I'm having a bit of a fan 'moment' having the opportunity to chat with Rachel Baker, aka the host of one of my favourite podcasts (outside of mine own of course). When technical glitches are the prelude to an enlightening conversation, you know you're in for a treat. Rachel…

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Off Script: The 'No' April Fools Episode 8:05

4M ago8:05

8:05

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Summary In this Off Script episode of the Late Bloomer Actor Podcast, I reflect on past April Fools' Day pranks and for the support I received. I also announce the integration of Off Script episodes into the main podcast and invite listeners to suggest topics for future episodes. I then discuss my …

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Flawlessly American with Sandra Bell 45:15

4M ago45:15

45:15

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Today, we are having a chat with my accent coach, Sandra Bell. Sandra is one of Australia's most sought after and experienced American Accent Dialect Coach's with over 30 years of experience in Film, Television, Stage and Voice Over work. Sandra teaches at Universities, Acting Schools and also prov…

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Back To The Future with Connor Clark 54:36

5M ago54:36

54:36

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. A very special episode this month where I interview my son Connor Clark. In this conversation, Connor discusses his journey and aspirations in the acting industry. He shares his experience preparing for university and the benefits of formal education in acting. Connor also talks about his favorite …

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Australian TV and Film Acting with John Orcsik 1:17:02

6M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Season 3 starts off with an awesome conversation, John Orcsik, an experienced actor and founder of TAFTA, discusses his background in acting and the evolution of the Australian television industry. He shares insights into his time working with Crawford Productions and the impact of shows like Numbe…

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Off Script: The Late Bloomer Actor In Hollywood 3:20

6M ago3:20

3:20

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Standing on the buzzing Hollywood Boulevard, I've always been struck by the electric dreams that pulse through this city. Tonight, as the Golden Globes glitter just blocks away, I'm reminded of our own Sarah Snook's dazzling win for 'Succession' and the sheer dedication it takes to reach such heigh…

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Off Script: New Year's Day Insights from Roswell, New Mexico 4:30

7M ago4:30

4:30

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Navigating the frostbitten streets of Roswell, New Mexico, I couldn't help but muse on the past year's journey and the promise of the new one ahead. As the clock ticked over to 2024, my son's battle with the flu and the closed doors of Roswell's famed attractions couldn't dampen the spirit of antic…

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Off Script: A New York Christmas 7:34

7M ago7:34

7:34

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Stepping into the holiday-lit streets of New York City, the air buzzing with the kind of magic only the Big Apple can conjure, I found myself awash with the spirit of Christmas and dreams larger than the Empire State. As the Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree illuminated the night, guiding my family'…

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Off Script: Resilience and Auditioning 20:45

7M ago20:45

20:45

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. As the curtains rise on another episode, I invite you into the heart of an actor's journey, sharing not just the applause but the echo of empty seats from auditions past. It's a path paved with the grit of indie roles, where even the whims of the weather can play a role in the drama of disrupted fi…

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Off Script: A Catchup with Eva Grzelak 24:52

8M ago24:52

24:52

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Navigating the actor's odyssey of self-marketing and visa mazes, we're joined by the delightful Eva Gelak, whose tales from the frosty stages of upstate New York bring warmth to our latest Offscript adventure on the Late Bloomer Actor podcast. While I take you through the eerie twists of a Malaysia…

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Off Script: Going Off Script (Introductory Episode) 10:33

8M ago10:33

10:33

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Ever felt the exhilaration of stepping onto a stage, script in hand, only to toss it aside and let your instincts take the lead? That's the energy we're channeling in the latest Late Bloomer Actor podcast, where spontaneity and authenticity are the main attractions. I'm David John Clark, and I'm in…

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End Of Season Special 2023 with Greg Apps, Jeff Seymour & Tiffany Lyndall-Knight 1:10:06

9M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Are you ready to traverse the ever-changing landscape of the acting world with three industry stalwarts? Allow Greg Apps, Jeff Seymour and Tiffany Lyndall-Knight to guide you through the tumultuous events that shocked the acting world in 2023, including the actor strike in the US and the rising inf…

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Theatre, Unions and UBI with Tiffany Lyndall-Knight 1:03:32

10M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Get ready to be captivated as we engage in a riveting conversation with award-winning actor, director, and lecturer Tiffany Lyndall-Knight. Born in Canada and raised in Australia, Tiffany has cemented herself as an industry stalwart with several nominations for Jesse Theater Richardson Awards. Her …

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The Actors Strike with Audrey Moore 1:28:54

11M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Are you ready to pull back the curtain on the Hollywood acting scene and see the reality behind the glitz and glamour? This conversation with Audrey Moore, renowned LA actress and host of the Audrey Helps Actors podcast, offers a raw and in-depth exploration of the actors' strike, the impact of AI …

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Navigating the Acting World with Vincent Donato 1:03:42

1y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Experience the rollercoaster journey of an actor's life with our guest, Vincent Donato. From a high school audition that didn't pan out to appearances in renowned productions like Storm Boy and Heaven's Burning, Vincent offers a peek behind the curtain into the unpredictable world of acting. We als…

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Chasing Hollywood Dreams 1:02:20

1y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. S02 E06: Ever dreamt of making it big in Hollywood? You're not alone - join me as I share my experiences and insights from a recent trip to the heart of the entertainment industry. From navigating the infamous traffic to connecting with fellow actor Jacqui Darbyshire, I was inspired by the energy a…

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Inspired Health with Nick Jones 58:49

1y ago58:49

58:49

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. S02E05 - Join me as I get personal with my longtime friend and bodybuilding mentor, Nick Jones, who shares his inspiring story of overcoming a troubled past and dedicating 33 years of his life to nutrition, health, and wellness. We discuss the impact of health and wellbeing on actors' careers, and …

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Right For The Role with John Frank Levey 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

49:11

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. S02E04: Discover the secrets behind the casting director's creative process in our fascinating conversation with John Frank Levy, a veteran LA casting director with over 35 years of experience and author of Right for the Role. We dive into John's illustrious career, passion for people and their sto…

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Role Reversal with David John Clark 55:15

1+ y ago55:15

55:15

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. We have a true 'role reversal' in this episode with my very good friend, fellow actor and my first EVER guest on the show, Eva Grzelak playing host and turning the interview onto me. We discuss my journey to becoming a 'late bloomer actor', starting at kindergarten in Adelaide and heading west on a…

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Making It with Danny Barton 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

58:00

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. And we travel to good ole England for Episode 2, Season 2 to catch up with actor and podcast host of 'Actors Making It', Danny Barton. In this episode, I turn the tables on Danny, where he normally gets to drill his guest on his podcast (including myself in 2022) and delve into what drives him to b…

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The Real Life Actor with Jeff Seymour 1:15:50

1+ y ago1:15:50

1:15:50

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Season 2, Episode 1. We start 2023 with an awesome episode with friend and acting teacher, from Los Angeles, Jeff Seymour, aka The Real Life Actor. Jeff has been an acting coach for 42 years. He currently has a number 1 rated podcast, The Real Life Actor, with 151 episodes which can be found on all…

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End Of Season Special 2022 with Eva Grzelak, Stephen Walker & Tony Knight 1:14:42

1+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 12 - End Of Season Special for 2022. In this episode I bring back 3 guests form the year to discuss some of the pertinent topics raised by guests throughout the year. From my very first episode in January, the wonderful actress and great friend, Eva Grzelak. Followed by, from Episode 3, Bri…

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Empowering Actors with Andrea Osvart 53:59

1+ y ago53:59

53:59

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 11 is with international actress and now a coach for the business side of acting, Andrea Osvart. Andrea has returned to her home country of Hungary where she continues her very successful acting career and is now imparting her acting business acumen onto other actors. We discuss the pitfall…

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On The Warpath with Aron Giagu 1:08:40

2y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 10 with Aron Giagu. Aron is an Adelaide based writer and Director of independent productions, specifically his feature debut 'Are We Heroes' and up coming fantasy series 'Warpath Chronicle'. Aron is also a fight choreographer and teachers other actors how to fight for stage and screen both …

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The Culture Of Acting with Tony Knight 1:16:32

2y ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 9 with Tony Knight. Educated at Sydney Grammar School, trained at the Drama Centre in London and earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Sydney University. He was a long time teacher at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) where he was also the Head Of Acting for from 1992…

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Sliding Doors with Andy McPhee 37:18

2y ago37:18

37:18

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 8 is here. And I must say, thank you.......... thank you to all my listeners, this podcast has officially passed the 'death' hurdle........ the point where most podcasts fail to proceed. In this episode, I am very excited to interview the fantastic actor, Andy McPhee. Andy is an accomplishe…

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Agent Collaboration with Nick Buckland and Carina Gun 58:28

2y ago58:28

58:28

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 7 is all about agents, with my Adelaide agents from Buckland and Gun Management (aka AAA Talent). We discuss the actor/agent relationship and how to enjoy the journey of acting rather than hoping for fame and fortune alone. Being Adelaide based, we do focus on the South Australian industry …

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Quid Pro Quo with Tim Hawkins 1:03:20

2y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 6 is with Adelaide based actor, Tim Hawkins. Tim is an Adelaide identity. Having started out young in the acting world, but then realising he needed a 'back-up' plan to pay the bills, he learned the backstage craft of lighting, sound and general entertainment facilitation. But he was always…

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Milking It with Andrew Hearle 1:06:34

2y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 5 is with Andrew Hearle, actor and CEO of the online drama club and acting resource site StageMilk. This discussion went in a completely different direction to what I originally thought it would, and in a very enlightening way. Andrew’s insights into acting in general and with a focus of us…

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Character Building with Greg Apps 45:20

2+ y ago45:20

45:20

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. Episode 4 with casting director Greg Apps and host of the online acting training resource The Audition Technique. I consider Greg a great friend and mentor as he has been a part of my acting journey almost from the commencement of my journey. Greg has a wonderfully long history in the Australian te…

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Tik Tok Spiderman with Stephen Walker 1:00:18

2+ y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. This episode introduces Stephen Walker. Brisbane based actor and recent Tik Tok viral sensation for his spider catching 'expertise'. We discuss the change in the film making processes from the 70/80s to today and how he has become an all-rounder (aka 'slashee') by working with Channel 7 in Sydney. …

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On Screen Wife with Jacqui Darbyshire 53:40

2+ y ago53:40

53:40

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. My guest today is a great friend of mine having started out on the late bloomer acting journey with me in 2013 where we met on day 1 of a 12 month acting course in Adelaide. We like to refer to each other as onscreen husband and wife after we performed our first stage experience together for a scen…

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Cut Throat with Eva Grzelak 58:14

2+ y ago58:14

58:14

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. This (my first episode) is with Eva Grzelak, a great friend of mine having met in 2015 as supporting actors on a MAPS student film in Adelaide, South Australia. A short film called ‘Frequency’ – arguably one of the best short films I’ve been involved in so far, thanks to the up-and-coming Director …

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The Late Bloomer Actor Introductory Episode 13:34

2+ y ago13:34

13:34

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. This monthly podcast series, hosted by actor David John Clark, will focus on his journey as a late bloomer actor and the people that he has crossed paths with on that journey. Episodes will partly showcase the trials and tribulations of starting on a journey in the acting world that many (or dare w…

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The Late Bloomer Actor Trailer 1:59

2+ y ago1:59

1:59

Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment. This monthly podcast series will focus on the journey of late bloomer actors, the trials and tribulations of starting on a journey in the acting world that many (or dare I say, most) actors commence in their early 20’s or 30’s, and usually via 3- or 4-years of formal drama school education straight…