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Short podcasts from inside the classroom and longer sit-down conversations with celebrities and creative Inspirers. Anthony is an award-winning writer-director-producer, creativity expert, inspirational speaker, and artistic director of Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop (AMAW) with studios in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Atlanta, Sydney, Toronto, and Vancouver. His unique approach to acting (and creativity) is no-nonsense and based on the assumption that we can all do it. Because we ...
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In today’s episode Anthony interviews actor, Natasha Behnam. Natasha is known for her role as Lola on Max’s “The Girls on the Bus” and has been cast in the upcoming season of Netflix’s “You.” The two talk about the importance of queer storytelling, Natasha’s personal story from knocking on casting offices to her spirituality, and the curse of waiti…
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Welcome to the duet of In the Moment with Anthony Meindl and F*ck Your Comfort Zone with Margie Haber. In today’s episode, Anthony interviews the iconic Margie Haber. For more than 40 years, Margie has been known as Hollywood’s top audition coach. The pair chat about accepting and surrendering to the circumstances you’re stepping into whether it be…
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Anthony Interviews Brit MacRae And Daril Fannin
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actress Brit MacRae and writer/ producer Daril Fannin. They speak about inequity in the industry and the importance of creating your own audience. This inspired the pair to create KINO, an interactive streaming service where fans can discover new films, interact with their favorite artists, and artists get to …
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor and social media creator Ian Boggs. The pair chat about Ian’s journey to gaining over 35 million followers, the isolation and anxiety that comes with chasing dreams, and moving through fear and criticism on the internet.By Anthony Meindl
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Emily Bader. Emily is currently starring in Amazon Prime’s newest show My Lady Jane and the crime/drama film Fresh Kills in theaters now. The pair chat about how Emily found her accent and her acting on set, the importance of continued learning in class, and the beauty of telling the untold stories.…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor and social media creator Ian Boggs. The pair chat about Ian’s journey to gaining over 35 million followers, the isolation and anxiety that comes with chasing dreams, and moving through fear and criticism on the internet.By Anthony Meindl
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Veronika Dash. The two chat all about Veronica’s new short film, Before I Go, which just premiered at Mammoth Film Festival. She shares how she tackled simultaneously producing and starring, dealing with day of issues, and speaking up for yourself in your work.…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with casting director, Paul Ruddy. With 20 years in the business Paul has cast live theater, TV, and over 130 Lifetime movies. The two talk about the world of casting relating to LGBTQ+ characters vs. actors, how actors should approach social media, self taping and in person auditions, and moving through the world …
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor David Mazouz. David is best known for his leading role as Bruce Wayne in Fox's Batman-prequel TV drama Gotham. Now working on his own projects, the two chat about finding inspiration at the movie theater, the hero’s journey, and the importance of being yourself while acting.…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Nina Kiri. Nina is known for her role as Alma in the first five seasons of the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. Nina shares her audition process, how she went from having two lines in the first episode to a recurring role, and the importance of making things your own- finding those moments of creativity …
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Anthony Interviews Frances Brennand Roper
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented actor and teacher - AMAW’s own Frances Brennand Roper. The two cover important bases about self work in order to achieve your best acting work, Frances’s Buddhist practice, and finding inspiration in the face of lots of rejection.By Anthony Meindl
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with Rahul Rai. Rahul is an actor and creator with over 5 million followers across his platforms. The two have passionate conversations about the nuance of using TikTok as an avenue for acting. Touching on how to be marketable as an actor on social media, burn out, and the relationship between artists and money.…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Spencer Neville. Spencer is known for his roles in Ozark, The Sex Lives of College Girls and Devotion. The two talk about how to move through comparison to peers in the industry, how heartbreak affects our work, and moving through the expectation of getting your “big break.”…
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In today’s episode, Anthony interviews casting director Howard Meltzer. Howard is known for casting projects such as Hannah Montana, Raven’s Home, The Virgin Suicides, and Bunk’d to name a few. The two talk about Howard’s career in casting kids and teens, his process in identifying talent, the dos and don’ts of auditioning, and the importance of pr…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented teen actor Dallas Dupree Young. The pair chat about Dallas’s acting career starting at age 9 all the way to now starring in the final seasons of Cobra Kai. Dallas also shares his journey handling rejection and how social change affects acting.By Anthony Meindl
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In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actress Jill Wagner of Paramount+’s Special Ops: Lioness. The two talk about the inception of Jill’s star studded show, the importance of creating and advocating for the things you want to be in, and getting out of your own head as an actor.By Anthony Meindl
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Welcome back to part two of Ask Anthony where Anthony answers your questions! Interviewed by actress Angel Prater, the two finish their conversation with Anthony’s thoughts on the trap of character analysis, how ageism, AI, and filters are affecting Hollywood, and the truth behind making your own work.…
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In today’s part one episode of a two part series, Anthony answers your questions! Interviewed by actress Angel Prater, the two talk about how Tony’s spirituality influenced his work in the face of a commodified entertainment industry, embracing change in dreams, what separates a good actor from a great actor, and taking genuine risks.…
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In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actress and AMAW Atlanta Studio Head- Katelin Chesna. The two talk about navigating and exploring creative expression during the strike, Katelin’s personal journey from pre-med to the theater, and how practicing mindfulness creates growth in life and acting.By Anthony Meindl
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Welcome to In the Moment’s SAG Strike Episode where Anthony chats with actor and SAG AFTRA Negotiating Committee Member Kevin E. West. From explanations on how negotiations work, to why the strike is happening, and how AI is involved, this episode has everything you need to know about the strike and how you can support.…
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In this episode, Anthony interviews talented actor and teacher Clyde Voce. Clyde made history as the first black actor to play the role of Willy Wonka on the Broadway tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The two talk about that experience, about the importance of bringing yourself into your work especially in the age of commerce, and the tric…
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This week Anthony chats with accomplished actress Wendy Braun. Wendy has enjoyed a dynamic career with over 80 TV + Film credits, over 100 commercials, thousands of voiceovers, and recently appearing on four seasons of Netflix’s, Atypical. The two share a beautiful conversation about overcoming the toxicity of Hollywood, the importance of internal …
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Aubri Ibrag. After agreeing that acting is like dating, the two have a beautiful conversation about the complexities and difficulties of life and how that translates to acting. They speak on commitment, taking risks, and not being scared to make mistakes. You can see Aubri in Apple TV+’s upcoming series …
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In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actor Xavier Clyde. Xavier stars as Mercer in Apple TV’s latest crime drama series- City on Fire. Based on the novel, the show follows the investigation of mysterious citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy uptown real estate family fraying under the many secrets they keep. The two chat about r…
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In today’s episode, Tony chats with actor Jimel Atkins. Jimel stars in HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. While talking about how Jimel’s athletic career inspires his creative passions, the two touch on giving yourself time in the industry, mindsets in the auditioning process, and the importance of vulnerability in work and life.…
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In today’s episode, Tony interviews the talented Jason Buyer. Jason is AMAW NYC’s studio manager. He is an acting coach and former casting director. The two chat about Jason’s app Need A Reader. Need A Reader is the first app to connect actors with readers and coaches for auditions, self tapes, classes, rehearsals, and practice. Actors get the help…
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From Nickelodeon to Alternative Rock, today Tony chats with talented actor and musician, Jack Griffo. The pair chat about Jack’s career starring in The Thundermans, his transition from child acting, and his band Kid Baron. They talk on the pressures of social media, self doubt as an artist, and the importance of being socially aware as an actor.…
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This week, Tony chats with Bulgarian actor, filmmaker, talent manager, rapper, and former professional swimmer Julian Kostov. The two talk about Julian’s vast career in the entertainment industry, his passion for making space for Eastern European actors, and how they are creating the things they wish to see in the world as artists. You can see Juli…
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This week Anthony chats with Brian Patacca. Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He’s helped 542 actors find representation and is even known as “The Representation Whisperer." Through his wildly popular online courses and entertaining podcast, Brian teaches creatives how to market themselves authentically, use gratitude …
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This week Tony chats with Casting Associate, Jeffrey Drew. He's worked on hit projects like MARVEL's "Runaways", NBC's "Ordinary Joe" and Dolly Parton's "Heartstrings." The two chat about Jeffrey's illustrious career and extraordinary life spanning from his childhood addiction to sobriety and journey through musical theatre, drag, and casting. Remi…
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On today’s episode, Anthony chats with casting director Josh Einsohn. Josh is known for This is Us, Love, Victor, and The Big Leap to name a few. They talk about the change of creative openness in the casting/ auditioning process, the growing world of self tapes and how that’s changing the industry, and of course the dos and don’ts of auditioning. …
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Anthony Interviews Ciara Riley Wilson + Eric Neil Gutierrez
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This week Tony chats with AMAW's own, actors Ciara Riley Wilson and Eric Neil Gutierrez. Starring in and producing Netflix's new On My Block spinoff, Freeridge, the duo open up about their career experiences. Noting acting is fun, the importance of not judging your character, and the beauty of breath work. Watch Freeridge streaming now on Netflix.…
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Anthony Interviews Brianne Howey From The Vaults
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Welcome back to In The Moment Podcast! To celebrate the season two launch of Ginny & Georgia on Netflix, this week is a special rebroadcast of an episode from 2019 with Brianne Howey who plays Georgia. Tony chatted with the talented and successful working actress, where she shared her experiences navigating Hollywood and gave advice on how to stay …
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On today’s episode, Tony chats with 4-time Emmy Award Winning casting director, John Frank Levey. John is known for casting ER, The West Wing, and Shameless to name a few. They chat about the mindset of seeing opportunity in every step of your career, the nuances of your type as an actor, and John’s new book Right For the Role: Breakdowns, Breakups…
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On today’s episode, Tony chats with actor Gentry White. Gentry is known for his roles in Jett, The Shannara Chronicles, and UnReal. They talk about facing the resistance of ourselves as actors, finding true happiness in the industry, and of course- living in the moment. Gentry’s latest role in Leopard Skin premieres November 17th on Peacock.…
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On today's episode, Tony interviews casting director Zora DeHorter. They talk about the likeness of casting directors and actors, the dos and don'ts of auditioning, the importance of giving it your all, making a great impression, and leaving it at the door.By Anthony Meindl
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Anthony Interviews Wendy Alane Wright
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On today’s episode, Tony chats with Wendy Alane Wright. Wendy is a former Hollywood Talent Manager, an author, and the Founder of Hollywood Winners Circle Academy, the Industry Standard in Acting Business Training. They talk about the importance of connection in the business, acting in the spirit of joy and having fun and remembering life itself is…
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Today's episode is a stop from Anthony's 25th Anniversary Tour On-Camera Intensive at AMAW Sydney. Anthony speaks to the class about taking their work to the next level by playing, risking, and living in joy. He answers student questions and shares the importance of trusting you are enough and have something to contribute as you.…
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This week Tony chats with casting director Terri Taylor. Terri is the Head of Casting at Blum House and shares with Tony her casting experience. They talk about misconceptions, noting casting directors are rooting for everyone who walks through the door, the dos and don'ts of auditioning, and making it in this business.…
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On today's episode, Tony chats with director Clare Kilner who directed 3 episodes of the Game of Thrones prequel- House of the Dragon, premiering August 21st. They talk about the likeness of directors and actors figuring it out and the importance of trusting your own process.By Anthony Meindl
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On today's episode, Tony has insightful conversations about the human condition with artist, storyteller, strategist, and cancer survivor Taryn Southern. They talk about moving forward in your journey and the importance of presence and mindfulness to overcome your fears.By Anthony Meindl
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On today's episode, Tony chats with comedian, actress, and social media personality Manon Mathews. They talk about embracing the present, instead of resisting it, and going with the flow. Coupled with remembering to be authentic and the importance of doing your own thing.By Anthony Meindl
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On today's episode, Tony chats with actress Andrea Bordeaux, about trusting you're on the right path, having the courage to step into the unknown, and how important empathy is as an actor.By Anthony Meindl
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On today’s episode we have actress Dar Zuzovsky starring in “The Survivor”. They talk about parental relationships, Dar’s impression of Hollywood as a child, and her experience working with renowned director Barry Levinson. Don’t miss Dar in “The Survivor” on HBO max!By Anthony Meindl
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On Today’s episode we have actor Jon Prasida, starring in “Kung Fu”. They talk about what it’s like working on a professional set, the audition mindset, and life after a breakthrough. Check out Jon in Kung Fu on The CW, and stream both seasons on CW TV.By Anthony Meindl
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On today’s episode we have actress Simone Ashley starring in season 2 of Bridgerton. They discuss staying in the moment during long shoots, trusting your instincts on a high profile set, and having an open heart. Don’t miss Simone on the second season of Bridgerton coming to Netflix March 25th.By Anthony Meindl
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On today’s episode we have Adam Nee, writer of The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Adam shares stories of shooting in the jungle, how their team collected the star studded cast, and discusses with Tony how it truly is about the journey, not the destination. You won’t want to miss The Lost City coming to theaters March 25th.…
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On today’s episode we have actor Daryl McCormack starring in "Good Luck to You Leo Grand" alongside Emma Thompson which had great success in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. They talk about the importance of kindness and relationships within the industry, allowing yourself to step into big opportunities, and finding a piece of yourself in every rol…
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On today’s episode we have actress Camille Hyde starring in All American Homecoming premiering February 21st on The CW. They talk about Challenging yourself with new roles, Imposter syndrome, and how the industry has shifted with the focus on diversity. Tune in to The CW on February 21st to catch Camille!…
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Anthony Interviews Mariel Molino and Tonatiuh
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On today’s episode we have actors Mariel Molino and Tonatiuh Elizarraraz both starring in Promised Land, coming to ABC on January 24th. They discuss the rewarding risk of taking creative liberty as actors, their unique experience shooting Promised Land, and the importance of honoring their cultural roots. Don't miss Mariel and Tonatiuh on ABC or st…
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