Best dnybackact Podcasts (2026)

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#32 Sara Garcia – Embracing Her Uniqueness and Starring in The Hunting Party 1:08:15

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Sara Garcia has been gracing your screens—and ears (she’s also a very successful voiceover artist)—for years, with prominent and leading roles on Ride, The Flash, X Company, and Reign, among countless others. She’s currently reaching new heights in the leading role of Jennifer Morales on NBC’s The Hunting Party. Sara’s journey through life and into…

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#31 Evan Stern – The Success of Letterkenny and Getting Back to the Grind 1:17:40

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Evan Stern is basically the human embodiment of talent, opinion, and relentless charisma. The dude is one of the funniest actors out there, with a mastery of physical comedy that few can match. This episode is a deep dive into his iconic performance as Stuart on the hit show, Letterkenny, as well as all the successes and failures that came before a…

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#30 Lara Jean Chorostecki – Truth and Vulnerability from a Lifelong Performer 1:23:34

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Lara Jean is what I’d call a “capital A Actor.” She’s been profoundly successful across both stage and screen, and whether you know her from her unforgettable turn as Freddie Lounds on NBC’s Hannibal, or from any of the other roles she’s carved out across an illustrious career (Chucky, The King Tide, Nightmare Alley, Designated Survivor, X Company,…

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#29 Dalmar Abuzeid – Thoughtful Wisdom From the Star of Degrassi: The Next Generation & Anne with an E 1:13:13

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Dalmar Abuzeid is one of the stars of the iconic series Degrassi: The Next Generation and the deeply moving Anne with an E—among many, many other credits. What I’ve admired most about Dalmar, long before this episode, is how profoundly thoughtful he is. He takes both life and craft seriously, but never pretentiously—he’s measured, grounded, and end…

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#28 Sara Mitich – The Journey of Star Trek, Mining Deep Emotions, & Cultivating Gratitude & Growth 1:19:17

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Sara Mitich is one of the stars of the hit series Star Trek Discovery (where she played two different characters over the show’s run). She also happens to be one of the best actors and people I know. I’ve been working with Sara for years, as a client, colleague, and collaborator. Her talent and ability to mine complex, dark emotions is formidable. …

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#27 Brennan Clost – The Next Step, Tiny Pretty Things, and Rebuilding Himself Post-Juilliard 1:07:53

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A Juilliard-trained dancer, star of The Next Step, Netflix’s Tiny Pretty Things, Fear Street: Prom Queen, and now a producer and actor on the feature film Loathe Thy Neighbor—it’s clear that Brennan Clost is a multi-talented artist in every sense. I’m not gonna lie, this conversation was a genuine delight. Brennan is incredibly open about the thing…

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#26 Ryan George – Building a Comedy Empire One Wild Idea at a Time 1:15:49

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Ryan George is a YouTube comedian with over 1.8 million subscribers on his personal channel alone. You probably know him for Pitch Meeting and his viral split-screen sketches where he plays all the characters. I’ve been a fan for years—I don’t think there’s a comedian who lampoons the film and TV industry more effectively while never doing it in a …

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#25 Sarah Fisher - Choosing Kindness in an Unkind Industry 59:02

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Sarah Fisher is maybe the nicest person I know. And I’m not kidding here. Sarah brings light and joy into every part of her life and career, from her early work as Becky Baker on Degrassi: The Next Generation to feature films like Kiss and Cry (BIG shout out to the fine folks at Carley’s Angels and the good work they’re doing in creating access to …

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#24 Morgan Kohan - Leading by Example on Sullivan’s Crossing 1:07:40

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Being a number one (lead character) on a series is both a blessing and a challenge. I have a lot of friends and clients on the hit CW series “Sullivan’s Crossing” and ALL of them speak so highly of Morgan. Join us as I sit down with her to chat all things Sullivan’s, as well as her journey from the start of her career to where she is now. Morgan is…

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#23 Zoé De Grand’Maison - The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Most Creative Soul 1:09:16

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Zoé De Grand’Maison exudes art in everything she does. Whether it’s in her role as Agnes on Amazon Prime’s hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty, her work as the villainous Evelyn Evernever on Riverdale, Gracie Johanssen on Ophan Black, or any of her other innumerable acting credits she is always searching for more connection, more embodiment, deep…

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#22 David Reale - Competition, Admiration, Audition Hacks, and Advice from One of the Best 1:12:54

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Is there anything David Reale hasn’t done? He’s a veteran of a gajillion shows (The Boys, Suits, Poly is the New Monogamy to name a few), he’s a world class Meisner instructor, he’s a veteran of both stage and screen AND he just happens to be the guy I most admired and was secretly jealous of for literal decades of my early career. See, David and I…

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#21 Varun Saranga - Comedy, Vulnerability and The Joy of Acting 1:17:18

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Varun Saranga is a funny guy. He became a student of comedy as he learned to act, becoming a (my words here, not his) master at the rhythms of winning and losing in a way that makes people laugh. He has had tremendous success (Wynonna Earp, Carter, How to be Indie, Workin’ Moms to name just a few). The thing about Varun, though, is that in addition…

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#20 Kimberly-Sue Murray - Her Vision and the Courage to Bring it to Life 1:18:05

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Kimberly-Sue Murray was one of my first ever clients and has been a friend for years. I’ve long admired her as she’s built a profoundly successful career (The Boys, V-Wars, The Wedding Planner, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Madness just to name a few). This conversation in particular was profound, not only because it was our 20th episode, but becaus…

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#19 Ryan Sutherland - Charisma, presence, and creating unforgettable characters on Netflix’s BET 1:10:52

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Ryan is a whirlwind of charisma and nowhere is it more prevalent than his unforgettable turn as Suki on the hit Netflix Series “BET”. One of my pet peeves in Film & TV these days is that I’ll get through an entire movie or series and not even know the main character’s names. Not so for Suki. From the second he’s on screen to the final frames Ryan s…

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#18 Lindura - Growth Through Honesty, Beauty and Pain 1:09:25

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Lindura is a force. As one of the stars of the hit series, Sullivan’s Crossing, she has a presence to her that’s hard to quantify. She’s a rare cocktail of a scientific mind, ethereal beauty, and deep emotional intelligence all wrapped into one. What I find the most fascinating about her is how she recognizes these different facets of herself and i…

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#17 Sara Waisglass - The Courage to Live a Fully Felt Life 1:08:13

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Sara Waisglass blew me away with her presence, compassion, and thoughtful approach to both her work and her life. This is—believe it or not—the first episode we’ve done where I haven’t known the guest in advance. So, to not only meet Sara, but to have such an honest conversation with her was a blessing that’s hard to measure. From Degrassi through …

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#16 Carson MacCormac - The Thoughtful, Philosophical, and Talented Star of the Hit Film “Clown in a Cornfield" 1:04:30

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Carson MacCormac is no stranger to success in the world of feature film. Since his early days in the wildly popular DC “SHAZAAM!” franchise, he’s been working at an extremely high level. He’s now entering the horror genre in a big way with the release of the highly successful “Clown in a Cornfield”. Carson has always been a fascinating guy to me. H…

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#15 Laura Afelskie - Rising Star of Netflix’s “BET” 1:13:35

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In this episode of The DNA Podcast I have the pleasure of chatting with Laura Afelskie. Laura is a journeyman actor with a long list of credits to her name despite her young age. She’s had her fair share of hardships and in spite of that has already accomplished a LOT. Now she’s on the cusp of the release of her first major Netflix Series: BET—A li…

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#14 Eliana Jones - Bold, Hilarious, Fierce, Gorgeous, and Taking The Industry by Storm 1:08:21

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Eliana Jones is a force. You may have seen her on any of her high profile shows—Hemlock Grove, Trick VR Treat, Northern Rescue—and if you haven’t you’ll be seeing her soon, bet on it. A frequent collaborator with Eli Roth, Eliana is as at home in the horror genre as she is in Jered Keeso’s hit comedy “Shoresy”. She’s whip smart, cutting, abrasive, …

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#13 Shaun Benson - A Messy, Recovering, Imperfect, and Fearless Life in Acting 1:18:15

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Shaun Benson is a very special guy to a lot of people. To me, he’s someone who—even if he didn’t know it at the time—was a lighthouse for me during a very challenging time in my life. He’s an incredible actor who has been working in the industry for decades—on projects like The Boys, Billy The Kid, Mayans M.C., Gangland Undercover—a brilliant Meisn…

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#12 Camille Stopps - Presence, Passion, and Devotion to Training 1:12:37

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In episode 12 of the DNA Podcast we have the profoundly talented actress, Camille Stopps, in the studio. You’ll see it immediately, but Camille is a bastion for human connection in a disconnected world. She is thoughtful, emotional, passionate, and dedicated in equal measure. This conversation was such a delight for me because to pull the thread of…

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#11 Julia Schneider - Industry Advice From a Leading Agent 1:01:34

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In this Episode of the DNA Podcast I’m—for the first time ever on the pod—chatting with an agent! Ambition Talent’s own Julia Schneider has been at this for nearly two decades. She’s fiercely intelligent, kind, concise, and ruthless when needed. She also cares very deeply about every creative on her roster and as such has a deep understanding of th…

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#10 Carolina Bartczak - Becoming a Leading Lady 1:08:03

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In our 10th episode of The DNA Podcast I sit down with Leading Lady, Carolina Bartczak. Carolina has been a client, collaborator, and friend for over a decade and through that time I’ve watched her become one of the world’s leading talents. Now, she likely wouldn’t say that, she’s too humble. But if you take a look at her resume you will see her wo…

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#9 Trevor Tordjman - Adaptability in the industry: “You Gotta Be Water, You Gotta Embrace The Times” 1:02:27

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In this episode of The DNA Podcast I step into the orbit of the truly charismatic, intelligent, talented, and kind Trevor Tordjman. When I first met Trevor I thought “this has to be a bit, nobody can be this genuinely engaging and charismatic”…well, turns out he is. Trevor is one of the most passionate gents I know, he loves performance, he’s alrea…

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#8 Aris Athanasopoulos - Character Creation: A deep dive into the Laban-Malmgren Acting Method 1:06:37

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In this episode of The DNA Podcast I sit down with Aris Athanasopoulos, who is an acting teacher and performer I greatly admire. I seldom find a coach I feel 100% comfortable sending my clients and peers to and Aris is one of them. In this episode we dive deep into the Character Creation technique he teaches, rooted in the Laban-Malmgren System of …

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#7 Anna Hopkins - Showing your true heart to the audience 59:33

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In this episode of The DNA Podcast I have the pleasure of talking with my dear friend and client, Anna Hopkins. Anna has been a prolific actor for years, working non-stop in projects like Shadowhunters, The Expanse, Letterkenny, Barney’s Version, Arrow, and Bad Blood (to just name a few). We talk about her journey as an actor, getting rejected from…

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#6 Jon McLaren - Is acting for video games the coolest job modern actors can get? 1:01:54

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In this episode of The DNA Podcast I chat with the profoundly talented Jon McLaren. Jon is a leading man best known for his work as Star-Lord in the hugely successful Guardians of the Galaxy video game. I met him working on a feature I co-wrote, produced, and co-starred in and it was immediately apparent from his auditions that he was on a whole ot…

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#5 Kelly Shaw - At the crossroads between dance and acting 1:00:07

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In this episode of The DNA Podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Kelly Shaw, a lifelong dancer who is making her mark in the world of acting for the first time. We dive into her journey as an artist, exploring how her background in dance has influenced her approach to acting, the challenges she’s faced, and the exciting discoveries she’s made alo…

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#4 Julie Nolke - Being funny in an unfunny industry 1:01:10

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In this episode of the DNA Podcast, I chat with the multi-talented Julie Nolke — actor, writer, comedian, and YouTuber extraordinaire. Julie is pulling network sitcom numbers with her hilarious and relatable YouTube content and we explore everything from her rise to success to the challenges of navigating the digital landscape vs the traditional fi…

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#3 Amalia Willamson - Is the “it” factor real and what it means to be a series lead 56:57

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In this episode of The DNA Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented Amalia Williamson—actor, writer, and director known for her roles in Sullivan's Crossing and Northern Rescue. Amalia shares her inspiring journey into the world of acting, the challenges she’s faced along the way, and what it truly means to "make it" in the entertainment in…

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#2 Jordan Clark - What it's like to be on the edge of life changing opportunity 52:00

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In episode 2 of The DNA Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Clark. Jordan is an incredible actor and dancer known for starring in over 100 episodes of the #TheNextStep. She is also the winner of #SYTYCD Canada Season 4. In this episode, we chat about how Jordan got into performing, how she is auditioning more than almost anyone else out there (and the …

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Bonus Episode - Dealing With Rejection As An Actor 21:15

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You're going to be rejected FAR MORE than you will book as an actor. This is one of those realities I knew going in and thought I was prepared for. But after two decades in the industry all those tiny losses have taken their toll. Every actor needs coping mechanisms and this solo episode is a candid and vulnerable view into the harmful ways I've co…

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#1 Alexandra Chaves - Is an actor’s life worth the suffering? 42:16

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In the very first episode of The DNA Podcast, I chat with the extremely talented actor and dancer Alexandra Chaves, known for the hit shows #TheNextStep and #GeekGirl. Listen along as we talk about validation, booking work, and the endurance required to succeed in this industry. FOLLOW ALEXANDRA: @alexandrachaves…

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#32 Sara Garcia – Embracing Her Uniqueness and Starring in The Hunting Party 1:08:15

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#31 Evan Stern – The Success of Letterkenny and Getting Back to the Grind 1:17:40

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#30 Lara Jean Chorostecki – Truth and Vulnerability from a Lifelong Performer 1:23:34

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#29 Dalmar Abuzeid – Thoughtful Wisdom From the Star of Degrassi: The Next Generation & Anne with an E 1:13:13

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#28 Sara Mitich – The Journey of Star Trek, Mining Deep Emotions, & Cultivating Gratitude & Growth 1:19:17

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#27 Brennan Clost – The Next Step, Tiny Pretty Things, and Rebuilding Himself Post-Juilliard 1:07:53

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#26 Ryan George – Building a Comedy Empire One Wild Idea at a Time 1:15:49

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#25 Sarah Fisher - Choosing Kindness in an Unkind Industry 59:02

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#24 Morgan Kohan - Leading by Example on Sullivan’s Crossing 1:07:40

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#23 Zoé De Grand’Maison - The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Most Creative Soul 1:09:16

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#22 David Reale - Competition, Admiration, Audition Hacks, and Advice from One of the Best 1:12:54

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#21 Varun Saranga - Comedy, Vulnerability and The Joy of Acting 1:17:18

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#20 Kimberly-Sue Murray - Her Vision and the Courage to Bring it to Life 1:18:05

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#19 Ryan Sutherland - Charisma, presence, and creating unforgettable characters on Netflix’s BET 1:10:52

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#18 Lindura - Growth Through Honesty, Beauty and Pain 1:09:25

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#17 Sara Waisglass - The Courage to Live a Fully Felt Life 1:08:13

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#16 Carson MacCormac - The Thoughtful, Philosophical, and Talented Star of the Hit Film “Clown in a Cornfield" 1:04:30

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#15 Laura Afelskie - Rising Star of Netflix’s “BET” 1:13:35

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#14 Eliana Jones - Bold, Hilarious, Fierce, Gorgeous, and Taking The Industry by Storm 1:08:21

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#13 Shaun Benson - A Messy, Recovering, Imperfect, and Fearless Life in Acting 1:18:15

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#12 Camille Stopps - Presence, Passion, and Devotion to Training 1:12:37

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#11 Julia Schneider - Industry Advice From a Leading Agent 1:01:34

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#10 Carolina Bartczak - Becoming a Leading Lady 1:08:03

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#9 Trevor Tordjman - Adaptability in the industry: “You Gotta Be Water, You Gotta Embrace The Times” 1:02:27

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#8 Aris Athanasopoulos - Character Creation: A deep dive into the Laban-Malmgren Acting Method 1:06:37

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#7 Anna Hopkins - Showing your true heart to the audience 59:33

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#6 Jon McLaren - Is acting for video games the coolest job modern actors can get? 1:01:54

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#5 Kelly Shaw - At the crossroads between dance and acting 1:00:07

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#4 Julie Nolke - Being funny in an unfunny industry 1:01:10

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#3 Amalia Willamson - Is the “it” factor real and what it means to be a series lead 56:57

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#2 Jordan Clark - What it's like to be on the edge of life changing opportunity 52:00

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Bonus Episode - Dealing With Rejection As An Actor 21:15

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#1 Alexandra Chaves - Is an actor’s life worth the suffering? 42:16