Best Where Working Actors Talk Podcasts (2024)

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Eps 21: Emmy award winning, Kate Mansi on Trusting Your Acting Journey 52:45

4h ago52:45

52:45

There is no “one path” to becoming a working actor. No one knows that better than Kate Mansi, who transitioned from having a dance scholarship to pursuing acting at Pepperdine University. She walks us through how her life changed when she found her passion and what she did to take care of herself as she pursued her dream. From the ups and downs tha…

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Eps 20: Rachel Bloom: From Viral Video to “Crazy Ex Girlfriend”, “Reboot”, “Frasier”, and her Netflix Special, Death Let Me Do My Job 39:08

21d ago39:08

39:08

Who knew that wanting to f*** Ray Bradbury would get you into Hollywood’s most coveted rooms? A Tisch graduate, actor and writer Rachel Bloom shares her journey in the entertainment industry, reflecting on her early career milestones, including how she got her SAG card through various voiceover and commercial gigs. She and Colleen talk about transi…

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Eps 19 From Detroit to LA: Gabe Gibbs' Journey from Stage to Screen 38:19

30d ago38:19

38:19

In this episode, Gabe Gibbs discusses his path from Detroit to Los Angeles, starting with a successful end to his college career at Emerson. We talk about how Gabe booked a Subway commercial and a small movie role in the same week, which motivated him to move to LA. He shares experiences from his three years performing in 'The Book of Mormon,' the …

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Eps 18: Christine Ko (Dave, Handmaid's Tale) 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

This week we sit down with SKS alum, actor Christine Ko. She walks us through her entire career. From moving to LA not even knowing what an audition is, to booking her first series regular role on a multi-cam sitcom. She tells us how SKS changed her life and set her career in motion, how drawing penises helped her book a lead role on the FX hit ser…

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Eps 17: Raymond Lee (Actor - Quantum Leap, Top Gun: Maverick) 57:03

2M ago57:03

57:03

The first episode of season 2 is here!! This week we talk to actor and SKS alum Raymond Lee. He walks us through his entire career, from moving to LA, getting his SAG card, the importance of a strong actor community (which he found at SKS!), booking his first series regular role, working with Tom Cruise on Top Gun, and his incredible experience as …

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Eps 16: Kimberly and Brant Daugherty (Actors, Screenwriters, Producers) 59:38

11M ago59:38

59:38

This week we talk with Hollywood power couple and writing team, Kimberly and Brant Daugherty. Just in time for the holiday season, we chat all about how they went from dating, to writing partners, how they sold and starred in their first Christmas movie (A Christmas Movie Christmas), what inspired their latest Hallmark Christmas hit (Joyeux Noel), …

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Eps 15: Dani Scott (Producer, Actress) 1:01:18

1y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

This week we talk with a woman who wears soooo many hats, and does it seamlessly. Dani Scott is an actress and producer currently working with Redacted Media. She lives for falling in love with new characters and complex stories, all with the goal of being a go-to comedic actress and award winning filmmaker. She has produced and starred in two feat…

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Eps 14: Joe Gressis (All things Demo Reels) 28:15

1y ago28:15

28:15

This week we talk all things Demo Reels with 3 time Emmy-nominated writer, editor and producer Joe Gressis. Joe has been named Best Demo Reel Editor by Backstage Magazine twice, and he is here to share so many tips and tricks on what makes a great demo reel edit. This is a must listen for any working actor in LA!We taped this during the pandemic, a…

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Josh Brener (Silicon Valley, The Last Of US) 1:07:52

1y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Welcome to the SKS Acting Podcast, Where Working Actors Talk. This week Colleen Foy chats with one of my favorite people of all time and a former SKS teacher Josh Brener. Josh is one of the most talented actors I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and with over 70 IMDB credits, he is a wealth of knowledge in the entertainment industry. We hear h…

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Episode 12 - Adam Tsekhman (Actor, DC's Legends of Tomorrow) 1:03:29

1y ago1:03:29

1:03:29

This week Colleen Foy chats with the incomparable Adam Tsekhman. Adam tells us how a family trip to Moscow landed him his first job in television, how he turned a recurring role into a series regular on a major hit tv show, how he handles disappointments in the industry, the importance of gratitude, and his feelings on saying no to jobs. He is char…

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Episode 11: Elizabeth Knowelden - Uncover The World Of Audio Narration 48:04

1y ago48:04

48:04

This week we have an illuminating chat with New York Times bestselling audiobook actor Elizabeth Knowelden. Listen as this multi-talented actress, singer and director opens our eyes to the wonderful world of voice narration, an industry untouched by the covid pandemic OR the current double strikes. Learn all the ins and outs and gain a ton of tips …

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Eps 10: Ulysses Morazan of @ulyandernesto (Social Media Series Part 2) 41:15

1y ago41:15

41:15

This week we are diving into part 2 of our social media series, sitting down with Ulysses Morazan. Uly is not only an incredible actor, but over the past 5 years, he and his "current husband" have built and monetized a massive social media following with over 432,000 TikTok followers to date. Listen as he demystifies the process, and find out how t…

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Colleen chats with Sam Valentine of One Broke Actress 44:07

1y ago44:07

44:07

This week we sit down with Sam Valentine of the wildly popular podcast, One Broke Actress. Find out how she turned a private blog, into one of THE most influential and listened to podcasts amongst actors today. How she parlayed the success of One Broke Actress into a full blown career, which then allowed her to qualify for SAG health insurance for …

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Colleen sits down with Stephanie Czajkowski for a powerful, inspiring interview 1:09:39

1+ y ago1:09:39

1:09:39

We welcome Stephanie Czajkowski, who's inspiring journey is unlike any we have ever brought you. We talk about how, through her 3 cancer diagnosis, she embraced her power, discovered exactly who she is, and how it helped her approach her acting career in a whole new empowered way. She is a fighter, a survivor, and her attitude is so contagious we k…

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Actor and SKS alum, Tim Ciou (NBC's THE COMPANY YOU KEEP 58:59

1+ y ago58:59

58:59

This week, we sit down with actor and SKS alum Tim Chiou. We learn all about his start in the industry, his unbelievable chemistry read for NBC'S THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, how his auditions have changed since being a series regular...... and we hear his thoughts on the writer's strike.By Stan Kirsch Studios

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Happy Hour Round table Real Talk w/ Colleen Foy, Angela Fornero, Brock Ciarlelli, Aleks Ristic 1:24:31

1+ y ago1:24:31

1:24:31

SKS teachers, Colleen Foy, Brock Ciarlelli, Angela Fornero and Aleks Ristic, sit down with a cocktail and real talk about the tv/film industry and their life as auditioning actors. The talk about how to ward off burnout, ways to keep your creative muscles working, radical acceptance, how to be unfuckwithable, how to silence perfectionism and the fe…

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Round Table SKS Event 1:27:31

2+ y ago1:27:31

1:27:31

With a combined 280 credits on IMDB, you won’t want to miss this epic round table zoom event. We talk all about their start in the industry, the greatest challenges each of them have faced in auditions and on set, how to say no when something doesn't serve you and KNOWING YOUR WORTH!! There are so many truth bombs in this discussion that will blow …

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Star of THIS IS US and SKS alum, Caitlin Thompson chats with Colleen Foy 55:04

2+ y ago55:04

55:04

Join Caitlin and Colleen as they chat about the farewell season of THIS IS US, her incredible journey as Madison, and of course all things acting! Caitlin is one of the most generous actors out there and we are so thrilled she was able to work this into her shooting schedule!https://stankirschstudios.com…

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Staci Roberts-Steele Producer of DON'T LOOK UP 1:07:41

3y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

When we recorded this chat, we couldn't mention the name of the film Staci was producing for Netflix starring Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, but now we can happily say we are so glad to get a behind the scenes look with Staci! And if you haven't seen DON'T LOOK UP, yet - we suggest you #Netflixandchill immediately!! As an actor…

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Colleen Foy sits down with Actor/Director Alan Ritchson (JACK REACHER / HUNGER GAMES) 1:24:48

3y ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Alan is a multi-hyphenate in the truest sense. In front of the lens, he plays the internationally renowned detective, JACK REACHER for Amazon, based on the best-selling novels which have sold over 100,000,000 copies worldwide. Production is currently under way for Reacher’s first season. His turn as the pill-popping, alcoholic, vigilante, “Hawk” on…

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Writers/Producers Elaine Loh and Bashir Gavriel Talk shop with Colleen Foy 1:20:00

3y ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Elaine Loh spent over a decade as a working actor, training and teaching at SKS and booking roles on JANE THE VIRGIN, SUPERSTORE, S.W.A.T., IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY..., NCIS:LA, and many more, before finding her true passion - telling stories about our inclusive, diverse, and dynamic world. She was chosen as one of the Top 25 Writers to Watch in 2019 by t…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Where Working Actors Talk Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Where Working Actors Talk

Where Working Actors Talk

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Eps 21: Emmy award winning, Kate Mansi on Trusting Your Acting Journey 52:45

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Eps 20: Rachel Bloom: From Viral Video to “Crazy Ex Girlfriend”, “Reboot”, “Frasier”, and her Netflix Special, Death Let Me Do My Job 39:08

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Eps 19 From Detroit to LA: Gabe Gibbs' Journey from Stage to Screen 38:19

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Eps 18: Christine Ko (Dave, Handmaid's Tale) 1:02:24

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Eps 17: Raymond Lee (Actor - Quantum Leap, Top Gun: Maverick) 57:03

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Eps 16: Kimberly and Brant Daugherty (Actors, Screenwriters, Producers) 59:38

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Eps 15: Dani Scott (Producer, Actress) 1:01:18

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Eps 14: Joe Gressis (All things Demo Reels) 28:15

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Josh Brener (Silicon Valley, The Last Of US) 1:07:52

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Episode 12 - Adam Tsekhman (Actor, DC's Legends of Tomorrow) 1:03:29

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Episode 11: Elizabeth Knowelden - Uncover The World Of Audio Narration 48:04

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Eps 10: Ulysses Morazan of @ulyandernesto (Social Media Series Part 2) 41:15

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Colleen chats with Sam Valentine of One Broke Actress 44:07

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Colleen sits down with Stephanie Czajkowski for a powerful, inspiring interview 1:09:39

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Actor and SKS alum, Tim Ciou (NBC's THE COMPANY YOU KEEP 58:59

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Happy Hour Round table Real Talk w/ Colleen Foy, Angela Fornero, Brock Ciarlelli, Aleks Ristic 1:24:31

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Round Table SKS Event 1:27:31

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Star of THIS IS US and SKS alum, Caitlin Thompson chats with Colleen Foy 55:04

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Staci Roberts-Steele Producer of DON'T LOOK UP 1:07:41

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Colleen Foy sits down with Actor/Director Alan Ritchson (JACK REACHER / HUNGER GAMES) 1:24:48

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Writers/Producers Elaine Loh and Bashir Gavriel Talk shop with Colleen Foy 1:20:00

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