Roberta Bassin talks her breakout role in "Barfly", following your passion, her new show "Presumed Innocent", and shares several audition stories! About Roberta: Roberta E. Bassin is a professional actress and author, known for her compelling portrayals of an array of interesting characters in film, TV, and stage. She starred in the film classic "B…

Lara Wolf talks her new show "Those About to Die", her journey to New York, and the time she burned herself before an audition! About Lara: Lara Wolf is a multilingual actress with an international edge: she was born in Tehran, raised in Zurich, and now lives as a naturalized New Yorker in Brooklyn. She studied Psychology at the Univerisity of Zuri…

Jillian Reeves talks her new film "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot", seeking adventure, and how she almost wasn't a part of her new film! About Jillian: Jillian Reeves embodies the essence of Hollywood's creative spirit, with a repertoire that spans acting, advocacy, and filmmaking. From a memorable debut in BET's groundbreaking "Let's Talk…

Peder Lindell talks "Descendants: The Rise of Red", becoming a pilot, and that time his height made him lose a role! About Peder: American actor and overall thrill seeker Peder Lindell has had a stunning rise in the entertainment industry that has continued to collect momentum. This actor/aviator/daredevil launched into the professional world of en…

Mike Markoff talks his new film "Hit Man", how traveling the world helped him find his voice, and the time he auditioned for Tommy Wiseau! About Mike: Mike Markoff is a classically trained actor that began his career in the Chicago theater scene as a child- where he studied at Second City and The Chicago Shakespeare Theater. He later took to New Yo…

Hymnson Chan talks his extensive stunt work, improvising with Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and the time he threw himself in a wall during an audition! About Hymnson: Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Hymnson Chan's journey began in a city known for its rugged beauty and diverse culture. However, his formative years were spent in Quincy, M…

Gina Su talks the joy of dubbing, her film "Autopilot", and shares a shocking story from a workshop! About Gina: Gina just launched her sci-fi fantasy short "Autopilot." The film follows a lone pilot on a homebound space vessel who finds herself trapped in a waking nightmare when her holographic "virtual companion" begins to defy his own programmin…

Loren Escandón talks her new film "Shirley", working on the film "Give Me an A", and the time she almost booked a horror film! About Loren: Loren Escandón, an award-winning Afro-Latina actress and filmmaker, has made a significant impact in both the world of acting and directing. Hailing from Cali, Colombia, Loren's artistic journey began with ball…

Ben Palacios talks playing Lyle in "Lyle Lyle Crocodile", his new show "Palm Royale", and the time he auditioned for "Magic Mike" on Broadway! About Ben: Born in Maryland, Ben eventually traveled around the east coast and eventually landed in Switzerland for high school. During hisfreshman year at Vassar College Ben caught the acting bug when an up…

Nina Bergman talks moving to New York as a teenager, her new movie "Cold Meat", and the time she went to an audition in the complete opposite wardrobe! Follow the show on social media! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/ Patreon:…

Ashley Dulaney talks taking a leap of faith, her new movie "A Taste of Love", and the time she took control of the room! (There's also a lot of Taylor Swift talk!) About Ashley: Growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi, Ashley knew she was destined to be in front of the camera and took to acting at a very young age while in preschool. Ever since her first…

Catherine Lidstone talks getting involved in the union, working on "The Chosen", her new film "Forty-Seven Days with Jesus", and the time she froze in an audition! About Catherine: Catherine Lidstone is an award-winning Actor, Singer-Songwriter and elected SAG-AFTRA union leader from New England. She plays Mary of Bethany in CW’s “The Chosen” and r…

Shaan Sharma talks union service, being a part of "The Chosen", and the time he missed saying yes! About Shaan: Shaan Sharma is a working actor, SAG-AFTRA union leader, acting educator, writer, and former top casting session director. Shaan is currently acting on the international hit TV show "The Chosen" playing Shmuel (thechosen.tv), Founder of T…

Jonathan Stoddard talks how we went from physics to the culinary world to acting, creating your own future, and the time he had to fly to Atlanta three times for an audition! Follow the show on social media! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforco…

Daniel Augustin talks life-long friendships through music, working on Rap "Shi!t", and being your own advocate! About Daniel: Daniel is a Haitian American actor, director, writer, and musician born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His entertainment journey started with his discovery and passion for music at his parents church. He was a natural, frequen…

Karen Cliche talks filming "Thanksgiving", taking a break from acting, and the time a casting director helped her get a second chance! Follow the show on social media! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/than…

In this special episode, we talk what it's like being a strike captain, maintaining mental health during a strike, getting involved in your union, and reflect on the power of community! Follow the show on social media! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/…

Victor Lau talks starting his career as a dancer, transitioning to acting, living out his Glee dreams, and his new film Joy Ride! About Victor: Victor Lau is a professional dancer, competitive choreographer and aspiring actor. He started his performance training at age 12, immersing himself in street dance culture. He has shared stages across the g…

Chris Mulkey talks "Twin Peaks", hitting his stride, releasing new music, and that time speaking his mind in the room booked him the role! About Chris: Chris Mulkey has enjoyed a long and diverse acting career in both film and television. His favorite projects include Rambo First Blood, Captain Phillips, On the Basis of Sex, Whiplash and John Gotti…

Graham Parkhurst talks transitioning from stage to film and TV, his new Netflix show "Glamorous", and the time he dislocated his knee in the middle of an audition! About Graham: Graham Parkhurst is a trained actor and singer who started his career in live theatre, performing on stages across the US and Canada before transitioning to work in TV and …

Michael D. Cohen talks his love of TV and Carol Burnett, living an authentic life, playing the iconic Schwoz from Henry Danger, and the audition where casting was sure he had a sister! About Michael: Michael D. Cohen is a series regular on Nickelodeon's hit sit-coms Henry Danger and Danger Force playing "Schwoz", a genius of indiscernible foreign n…

Laya DeLeon Hayes talks "The Equalizer", growing up in the industry, her new film "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster", and the time a casting director left the room in the middle of her scene! About Laya: Laya DeLeon Hayes currently stars opposite Queen Latifah on the CBS series “The Equalizer,” and is perhaps best known for voicing the titular …

Kylie Sparks talks WGA solidarity, the new season of "I Think You Should Leave", and that time they tried to hit a note and nothing came out! About Kylie: Kylie Sparks (they/them) is an actor, writer, and wearer of many hats of other things based in LA but born in Tulsa, OK. They have been in the entertainment industry for two decades starting as a…

Holy cow - we made it to three years! In this minisode, we celebrate the anniversary with Ian Dick, Kerry Wieder, and Neil Hellegers! Check out the podcasts Ian, Kerry, and Neil are in: In Another Room: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-another-room/id1524372164 Red Riding Hoods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-riding-hoods/id15866…

Zurin Villanueva talks "Murder Mystery 2", playing Tina Turner in "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical", and the time she auditioned in front of Lin Manuel Miranda! About Zurin: On Broadway, television, and film Zurin Villanueva has been performing professionally from the age of 15. Her first professional role was reenacting the narratives of enslaved ch…

Anna-Maree Thomas talks how Titanic made her fall in love with film, joining the Evil Dead franchise, and how letting go led to success! About Anna-Maree: While in her final year at Drama School, Anna-Maree was cast in two feature films – Dorthe Scheffmann’s drama Vermilion and Stallone Vaiaoga-loasas’s Hibiscus and Ruthless, where she played the l…

Shanel Bailey talks "Grease: Rise Of the Pink Ladies", going from college straight to Broadway, and the time she got stopped mid-song! About Shanel: A true triple-threat, Shanel Bailey, is a proud NYC native, hailing from Queens, and a proud Syracuse University Musical Theatre graduate. In less than a month of graduating, Shanel joined the Broadway…

Mirabai Pease talks "Evil Dead Rise", the New Zealand entertainment industry, creating memories for characters, and the time she instantly knew she didn't book the job! About Mirabai: Mirabai made her on screen debut on New Zealand crime-series Harry in 2013. Following this, she went on to appear in a number of roles before attending The Actors Pro…

Wilbur Fitzgerald talks "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.", staying curious, and that time he brought special effects into an audition! About Wilbur: Wilbur T. Fitzgerald is an actor, attorney, and producer who has played in over 100 television shows and movies. He is featured in the Lionsgate movie opening April 28th in theatres Are You There…

Hayley Sales talks "Lucky Hank", working with Bruce Willis, her new album "Til The End", and that time she wrecked her car trying to make an audition! About Hayley: Hayley Sales has graced some of the world’s largest stages as the opening artist for Rufus Wainwright, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, Bare Naked Ladies, G. Love and a host of other top music…

Lynn Downey talks her new show "Daisy Jones & The Six", embracing the "midwest mom" inside her, how to create space for yourself, and the time she took an audition in her own hands! About Lynn: Lynn Downey is a professional actor, creator, and life coach. Her midwestern roots infuse a spirit of warmth, collaboration, and fun energy into all she doe…

Nelson Leis talks working on "The Last of Us", what is was like to become the demon Beelzebub in "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina", and shares a few memorable audition stories! About Nelson: Nelson Heino Leis is an actor and writer based in Vancouver, Canada. Nelson can be seen in Prey (2022) , 20th Century Studios' Predator origin story. In 2023 he…

Devyn Nekoda talks how she fell into acting, what is was like joining the Scream franchise in Scream VI, and shares a couple surprising audition stories! About Devyn: Devyn Nekoda can most recently be seen as one of the leads in the Disney+ original film Sneakerella. She started dancing at the age of 2 with the Lisa Naves Dance Company in Simcoe, O…

Cheryl Reeve signs off from her TalkNorth.com podcast, talks Big Ten tourney and Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame inductees. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach,) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/,) & Successful Marketing Group (h…

Frankie A. Rodriguez talks High School Musical: The Musical The Series, the musical Calvin Berger, and shares an audition story where shirts went flying! Frankie A. Rodriguez is best known for playing Carlos on the Emmy-nominated High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+, which just wrapped its fourth season and earned him an Imagen A…

Lynx boss and Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve on the national team practices, Collier's upside, BG's return and more. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach,) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/,) & Successful Marketing Group (https://s…

Anais and Mirabelle Lee talk "The Babysitters Club", the new Disney show "Saturdays", making playlists for their characters, and share some truly fun audition stories! About Anais and Mirabelle: Anais and Mirabelle Lee are actresses, models, and dancers, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2007. They began modeling at three years old working for …

Ben Wiggins talks how he broke into acting, filming "Anna and The Apocalypse", joining the cast of "You", and the time he nearly played royalty! About Ben: Ben Wiggins is an English actor best known for his roles in The Sandman (Netflix), The Witcher (Netflix), Mary Queen of Scots, and Anna and the Apocalypse. Wiggins is no stranger to the theater,…

Lynx boss and Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve on the Lynx missing on stars in free agency, Stewart's decision, and Team USA coming to Minneapolis. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach,) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/,) & Successf…

Reyn Doi talks filming "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar", what it's like working on "That 90s Show" and how he landed both iconic roles! About Reyn: Reyn Doi (pronounced Ren) is a 14 year old Japanese-American actor who stars as OZZIE in Netflix’s 'That ‘90s Show', the sequel of 'That 70's show'. His career began at the age of 9 when he booked TV…

New Lynx GM Clare Duwelius on her path to the new job and time with the Lynx. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach,) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/,) & Successful Marketing Group (https://successfulmarketinggroup.com/)…

Selena Tan talks "Crazy Rich Asians", creating her career in Singapore, her new film "Shotgun Wedding", and going all out for an audition! About Selena: Selena Tan is an award-winning actress, producer, director, writer, and performer. She will be seen next in the upcoming Prime comedy, “Shotgun Wedding” opposite Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel, se…

Lynx boss Cheryl Reeve on Maya Moore's final announcement, a preseason game in Canada, free agency, and the growth of women's sports. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach,) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/,) & Successful Market…

Jamie McShane talks "Wednesday", acting for the long haul, and that time a casting director didn't mean to call him in! About Jamie: Jamie McShane stars in Tim Burton's smash-hit Netflix series Wednesday. The show spins off the iconic Addams Family series, following Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega) and is written by Al Gough & Miles Millar…

Fikile Mthwalo talks her new film "About Fate", launching her career in South Africa, and a very awkward self tape! About Fikile: Fikile Mthwalo is a Lesotho born actor who is best known for playing the role of “Zak” on the long standing South African show, Isidingo. She went on to become a series regular on E-TV’s “Gold Diggers”, and starred in tw…

Lynx boss Cheryl Reeve on dealing with lax players, upcoming free agency, point guard reflections & Carleton. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach,) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/,) & Successful Marketing Group (https://succe…

Lynx boss Cheryl Reeve on her offseason, what's next, overseas players & political leadership. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach,) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/,) & Successful Marketing Group (https://successfulmarketingg…

Gloria Garayua talks working with Jim Carrey, joining the "Grey's Anatomy" family at the height of its reign, and the time she had to find a way to incorporate a tissue in her audition! About Gloria: Gloria Garayua is an actress and an acting teacher. She is most recognized from Seasons 4, 5, and 6 on "Grey's Anatomy" as Intern Graciella, and Seaso…

Andrea Anders talks filming her recent Apple+ movie "Spirited", working on "That 90's Show", and shares the time she took a vegetable into an audition! About Andrea: Andrea was most recently seen in Freeform’s hit drama series CRUEL SUMMER. She also recurs in Apple’s award-winning series TED LASSO as the wife to Jason Sudeikis. She will next be see…

Lynx and Team USA boss Cheryl Reeve on the holidays, the Winter Wear Drive, her Lynx staff, and cutting a Grinch with a saw. Supported by Livea (https://livea.com/brand-ambassadors,) All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach,) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/,) Sette Colli (https://settecollimn.com/) & Successful M…