Best Sweetser Podcasts (2025)

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the 'hollywood body standard' no one prepares you for with Lynn Chen* it hits different* 1:19:00

8d ago1:19:00

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this is incredibly validating for anyone who’s felt like they’re falling behind or not “getting it right” in their creative career. lynn’s career path and healing process reminds us that success doesn’t always look like we imagined.... originally aired july 8th 2021, this in-depth conversation with actor Lynn Chen is an episode that closed out seas…

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you booked the job but it didn’t change your life: Brian Unger on the real working actor experience it hits different episode 1:04:25

24d ago1:04:25

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originally aired april 13 2021, brian unger has been on your screen more times than you probably realize but this episode isn’t a flex. it’s a real convo about the weird limbo between being talented and being bookable. what it actually feels like to get hired. and the emotional whiplash of the audition hustle we talk about • how pilot season used t…

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stop trying to fix everything at once - it hits different episode 30:21

1M ago30:21

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ever feel like your to-do list has morphed into a crisis of identity? same. this replay (from oct 30th 2023) is here to pull you out of that “should I cut my hair or get a manager?” spiral and help you simplify the actual next steps in your acting career. we talk about why your brain is overloaded (it’s not just you), how to dump your mental tabs i…

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hollywood + the trans experience: how we as actors play our role well 46:48

1M ago46:48

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i do not care how you identify, this episode is for you. Rain + Jase are here to educate me on how actors can advocate for their trans (and all LGBTQIA) community, what they wish writers were focusing on, and how a safe place is created. so get your pronouns on and listen up: mentioned in this ep: @actnowLA@rainvaldez@livelaughjase Rainbow Rated…

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years without a job: christina ochoa’s unfiltered acting journey it hits different episode 1:17:36

2M ago1:17:36

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In this throwback convo from Sept 2018, I sat down with the unstoppable Christina Ochoa (Animal Kingdom, A Million Little Things) for a seriously honest, occasionally hilarious, and refreshingly unfiltered look at what it actually takes to survive and thrive in this industry. Moving to LA with zero connections (and zero chill about the rent) Not wo…

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Episode 394: The Resurrection Gospel 49:43

2M ago49:43

49:43

Pastor Terry Bishir April 20, 2025 (8:15A)

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Episode 393: Guilty of First Degree Love 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Pastor Terry Bishir April 13, 2025 (8:15A)

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making your own work + using new tech to your advantage, and surviving the pivot with Brendan Bradley 35:11

2M ago35:11

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our favorite multi-hyphenate chaos king Brendan Bradley is back (you might remember him from episode 208, aka “the stake captain saga”), and he’s bringing a lot in a short amount of time: actor thoughts on vertical shorts building a creative career from scratch surviving pivot after pivot embracing new tech without losing your soul also… the audio …

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Episode 392: The Testing of Jesus at Gethsemane 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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Pastor Terry Bishir April 6, 2025 (6:00P)

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Episode 391: Ordinary Christians, Extraordinary Christ 52:03

2M ago52:03

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Pastor Corey Wilson April 6, 2025 (8:15A)

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Episode 390: Transformed Live/Transformed Churches 1:00:22

3M ago1:00:22

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Pastor Terry Bishir March 30, 2025 (8:15A)

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Episode 389: The Triumphal Entry of Jesus: "The King is Coming" 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

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Pastor Terry Bishir March 23, 2025 (6:00P)

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Episode 388: GPS: God's Paths of Salvation 56:44

3M ago56:44

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Pastor Aaron McCauley March 23, 2025 (8:15A)

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REAL TALK: relationships with creatives- our husbands share what it’s really like 54:06

3M ago54:06

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You’ve heard about them so much, now they’re finally here by popular demand!Gabrielle is back! And we brought our husbands Caleb and Cory for a candid conversation about what it’s really like being in a relationship with someone in the entertainment industry. If you’ve been wondering how they handle the unpredictable schedules, self-tapes, and fina…

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Episode 387: The Transfiguration of Jesus - The Glory Revealed 55:43

3M ago55:43

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Pastor Terry Bishir March 16, 2025 (6:00P)

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Episode 386: Witnessing in the Spirit, pt 2 56:12

3M ago56:12

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Pastor Terry Bishir March 16, 2025 (8:15A)

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moving OUT of los angeles but staying in the hollywood game - how actress lauren sweetser premiered at sundance while living in arkansas 55:40

3M ago55:40

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From meeting with Ben Affleck, to reading for Aaron Sorkin, working with intimacy coordinators in hardcore covid times, self-taping in Cabo, and cringing at past headshots— Lauren has done it all, and on her own terms. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more than one way to make it in the industry, Lauren’s story is proof that success doesn’t have …

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Episode 385: Witnessing in the Spirit 56:44

3M ago56:44

56:44

Pastor Terry Bishir March 9, 2025 (8:15A)

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Episode 384: The Beauty of Unity, pt 3 58:44

3M ago58:44

58:44

Pastor Terry Bishir March 2, 2025 (6:00P)

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Episode 383: Pay Attention! 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

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Pastor Aaron McCauley March 2, 2025 (8:15A)

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Episode 382: The Beauty of Unity, pt. 2 40:54

4M ago40:54

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Pastor Terry Bishir February 23, 2025 (6:00P)

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the actor spiral: change + comparison + denial 27:05

4M ago27:05

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Change. Is. Inevitable. We’re talking all about that weird in-between actor life- when the gig ends and you’re left waiting for the next one. It can feel like this never-ending spiral of doubt and comparison, but here’s the thing: that in-between time is actually a gift. When we accept this process instead of resisting it, we become better actors *…

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Episode 381: The Beauty of Unity 53:05

4M ago53:05

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Pastor Terry Bishir February 16, 2025 (6:00P)

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Episode 380: Weighty Matters 58:13

4M ago58:13

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Pastor Aaron McCauley February 16, 2025 (8:15A)

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Working Actor Life: the reality of six-figure side jobs 54:43

4M ago54:43

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Side Hustle Academy is officially back and we made you aFREE Side Hustle Class! Ok back to the episode… Gone are the days when actors could just rely on one source of income but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. So we are not sugar coating this for you…we made six-figures but we also struggle with our sh*t. Gabrielle and I are having an honest conversat…

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Episode 379: Living Godly in an Ungodly World, pt 2 56:12

4M ago56:12

56:12

Pastor Terry Bishir February 9, 2025 (6:00P)

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Episode 378: HIStory - Our Story. 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

Andrew Winey February 9, 2025 (8:15A)

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Overwhelm + Prioritizing for Actors in 2025 28:02

4M ago28:02

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The world feels heavy right now, and as an actor, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed: this is the struggle of balancing your art and why it still matters. This episode isn’t for the faint of heart, though! I’m talking priorities, excuses, wellbeing, and your life’s purpose- all the things required to move the needle forward. Times might be crazy, but yo…

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Episode 377: Living Godly in an Ungodly World 46:31

4M ago46:31

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Pastor Terry Bishir February 2, 2024 (8:15A)

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Episode 376: The Power of God Brings the Glory of God 37:14

5M ago37:14

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Bruce Koontz January 26, 2025 (8:15A)

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Episode 375: Principles For Making Good Decisions, Part Two 42:15

5M ago42:15

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Pastor Terry Bishir January 19, 2025 (6:00P)

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Episode 374: Obstacles & Opportunities 52:48

5M ago52:48

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Pastor Terry Bishir January 19, 2025 (8:15A)

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Episode 373: Principles for Making Good Decisions, Part One 1:12:41

5M ago1:12:41

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Pastor Terry Bishir January 12, 2025 (6:00P)

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Episode 372: Counted Worthy to Suffer Dishonor 55:18

5M ago55:18

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Pastor Corey Wilson January 12, 2025 (8:15A)

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Episode 371: God Stirs Our Nest to Spiritually Mature Our Faith in Him 32:09

5M ago32:09

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Bruce Koontz January 5, 2025 (6:00PM)

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Episode 370: When Looks Can Kill 56:46

5M ago56:46

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Pastor Aaron McCauley January 5, 2025 (8:15AM)

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Episode 369: Seek Ye First 1:03:51

6M ago1:03:51

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Pastor Terry Bishir December 29, 2024 (8:15A)

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Episode 368: The Virgin Birth - God's Love in Human Flesh 59:51

6M ago59:51

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Pastor Terry Bishir December 22, 2024 (8:15A)

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Episode 367: Providing Christmas 57:01

6M ago57:01

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Pastor Aaron McCauley December 15, 2024 (8:15A)

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Episode 366: The Sign & Song of the Savior 54:04

6M ago54:04

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Pastor Terry Bishir December 8, 2024 (8:15A)

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Episode 365: Praying Boldly in His Name 58:12

7M ago58:12

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Pastor Terry Bishir December 1, 2024 (6:00P)

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Episode 364: Living Boldly in His Name 55:47

7M ago55:47

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Pastor Corey Wilson December 1, 2024 (10:45A)

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Episode 363: Thanksliving 1:02:16

7M ago1:02:16

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Pastor Terry Bishir November 24, 2024 (8:15A)

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Episode 362: Public Prayer Reveals Private Prayer 1:01:50

7M ago1:01:50

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Pastor Terry Bishir November 17, 2024 (6:00P)

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Episode 361: Where is Your Wonder? 57:59

7M ago57:59

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Pastor Aaron McCauley November 17, 2024 (8:15A)

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how to build an acting career | ACTOR TIPS ON NOT GIVING UP, BUILDING A CAREER, AND THE ARTIST LIFE 30:08

7M ago30:08

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What. A. Year. We have been through it, and I am so honored to have you all tuning along every step of the way. This is the season finale for the One Broke Actress Podcast in 2024, and I am walking you through the three main things that I think everyone needs to keep in mind as they start to build ‘an acting career for themselves. I tell you why I …