For the April Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ take a trip over to Krustyland to see if they really sold out of Bort license plates on The Simpsons Ride! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patre…

Have you ever felt the pressure to say yes to a role, or every role, even when something didn't sit quite right? In this episode, I'm sharing why I recently turned down a part... and why that decision was one of the most empowering things I've done in my acting career. You'll learn 🎭 What it really means to say no (and how it can actually move your…

The Reset: Getting Back Into Auditions Without the Panic. Haven't had an audition in a while? Feeling the pressure to "get it right" now that ones finally landed in your inbox? This episode is for you. I'm walking you through exactly how to reset your mindset, prep like a pro and deliver high-quality auditions - even if you feel out of practice. Yo…

Thank you to everyone who came to see us Gem State Comic Con! Our next episode into Egyptian mythology isn't ready yet, so please enjoy this recent ReMyth bonus episode about the first entry in EPIC the Musical. Thunderbolts* is Good and You Should See It bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muse…

Are you stuck in line-learning mode? This episode is your wake-up call. In "Beyond the Lines: The Secrets to Deeper Characters", I break down why focusing only on lines is sabotaging your performances - and keeping you from standing out early in your career. You'll discover: The truth about why surface-level acting isn't memorable 2 powerful Method…

Struggling to feel connected to your character when the director calls "action"? In this episode, I reveal three common things actors do before scenes that actually block emotional truth - and what to do instead. You'll discover one powerful (and rarely talked about) Method Acting exercise that helps you drop into the role with ease - no overthinki…

Want to move your audience to tears - for real? In this episode, I share a powerful method acting exercise called affective memory, and how we paired it with the "baby in the bath" exercise to unlock genuine emotion in a deeply gripping scene. You'll hear how one actor, using nothing more than a teatowel as a prop baby accessed raw emotional truth …

Try The Method Actor's Circle for just £1! Unlock access to professional Method Acting Classes, audition coaching and career support. Join now at bit.ly/themethodactorscircle and use code MAC1 for your £1 trial. Ever felt disconnected from your character right before stepping on stage? In this raw, revealing episode, I share how a director's differ…

Step inside the inspiring story of Ayelen Nilsson - an early career actor who went to her first Method Acting class to be cast in an Amazon Prime film in just six months. In this candid episode we talk about her first-ever audition, the surpriing detour brought her back to acting and the unexpected person who believed in her dream. We also get real…

“Riordan, will you just commit harder?!” And we close out the Kane Chronicles with Darien and DJ complaining about a book they claimed to have enjoyed. Other topics include a real underwhelming “cost” for beating the big bad, DJ having two nickels, still waiting for a pay off for Ruby Kane’s “other gods” drop, wanting to see Riordan commit harder t…

For the annual Star Wars episode, Tim and AJ take a look at the Galaxy's Edge mini-series, and where Dok Ondar got all his wonderful toys. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com…

Woke up late? Forgot your lines? Life falling apart on the day of your audition? Yep - it happens! In this episode, I'm giving you the simple mindset shits and action plan to reset fast and still give a performance that earns you a recall or better still, getting booked, even when the lead up is a mess. Because being a professional actor doesn't me…

Want to know the real difference between actors who stay stuck and the ones landing roles on Netflix, HBO and the West End? It's not just talent - it's mindset. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 powerful mindset shifts that A-list actors live by - and how you can start using them today to stand out in auditions, stop overthinking scenes and finally be…

Cringe alert: my very first audition was a total flop - and I want you to learn from it. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of that disaster and breaking down the common mistake most new actors make (including me!). If you've ever frozen, faked your way through. or felt like you weren't good enough, this one's for you. You'll learn T…

Turbocharge your talent with little-used Method Acting techniques, because less overthinking plus more raw emotion = more role offers. Unlock access to your 1 month for £1 entry into The Method Actor's Circle HERE (use code MAC1) Support the show INSTA: @standbymethodactingstudio WEB: standbymethod.com FREE THE ESSENTIAL METHOD ACTING HANDBOOK: htt…

Turbocharge your talent with little-used Method Acting techniques, because less overthinking plus more raw emotion = more role offers. Unlock access to your 1 month for £1 entry into The Method Actor's Circle HERE (use code MAC1) Disconnecting from the character isn't because you lack talent. It's because you've got so used to one or more of these …

Turbocharge your talent with little-used Method Acting techniques, because less overthinking plus more raw emotion = more role offers. Unlock access to your 1 month for £1 entry into The Method Actor's Circle HERE (use code MAC1) Crying on cue in scenes can be one of the most anxiety producing tasks as an actor. Add onto this needing to cry multipl…

“Your toys look funner than mine!” It’s book two of the Kane Chronicles! Was DJ right about Apophis taking over the Oracle of Delphi? No, of course not. Other topics include both host being bested by the book description, the framing device breaking down again, dreaming of the day when Riordan will finally tear down the walls, Sadie seriously over …

Well, you knew this was coming sooner or later. Cars Land shall finally have its day. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: [email protected]…

Method Acting is THE path out of overthinking and character disconnect that over 85% of award-winning actors use and now you have access to all their secrets! If you're serious about leaving your 9-5...this is your exit plan. Try The Method Actor's Circle for next to nothing and see the progress you make. Accept your one month £1 trial offer with s…

Turn acting into a living, with consist HIGH QUALITY performances that mesmerise your audiences with proven Method Acting Techniques. Accept your one month for £1 trial offer inside The Method Actor's Circle with your MAC1 discount code HERE It's no surprise that many actors find prepping auditions stressful - where do you find the time when you ha…

End the overthinking and develop more raw emotion and get those casting directors hooked. Try The Method Actor's Circle for 1 month for £1 with discount code MAC1 HERE A common misonomer about scenes is that the start of the scene is on the first line. This isn't true. The scene starts before the scene starts. Most actors know this intuitively as t…

“All major snakes in mythology are just the same fucking snake.” Time to enter the land of the pharaohs! Join Darien (she/they) and DJ (he/him) as they start their journey through Rick Riordan’s The Kane Chronicles. Other topics include a sort of muddy lore, DJ trying to uncover the mystery of why the Kane Chronicles audiobooks aren’t readily avail…

Tim and AJ talk about Toontown, Roger Rabbit's Car-Toon Spin, and why using a damsel in distress in your creative works is good, actually. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com…

Create characters Casting Directors and Film Directors crave with The Animal Exercise, available to dive into on the Spring 2025 10-Week Method Acting Module. Submit your application now! There are some truths when it comes to art, creativity and character creation that simply can't be denied, and one of those is that you can NEVER ever fail with c…

Create characters Casting Directors and Film Directors crave with The Animal Exercise, available to dive into on the Spring 2025 10-Week Method Acting Module. Submit your application now! You would not believe some of the things actors have done in the past, that has meant they've looked a little foolish in their method acting classes. This is easi…

Create characters Casting Directors and Film Directors crave with The Animal Exercise, available to dive into on the Spring 2025 10-Week Method Acting Module. Submit your application now! Ok, so I think it's safe tyo say nobody wants to be delivering characters and scenes in a shouty, hammy, fake way right? So it's only natural (pun intended) to th…

Create characters Casting Directors and Film Directors crave with The Animal Exercise, available to dive into on the Spring 2025 10-Week Method Acting Module. Submit your application now! With sometimes hundreds of applications coming in for the same role, to be selected to audition you've done something right. Something about your casting profile …

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from January 2023: Darien's Take Two Check out Standby Line's fabulous episode that inspired this accidental series: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56XCIkpuSMkDXX4jrMNo3n?si=sVv_tqWYR0qFuOggNusRYw About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Da…

For the February Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ talk about Jurassic World, but mostly AJ's beef with certain unnamed directors. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcas…

Open the doors to your acting dreams and get your foot in more doors. Learn The Animal Exercise to create stand out characters that get you to your first or next paid acting role quicker! WHAT'S THIS ABOUT? Regular acting classes miss the mark simply because they're overlooking the key things early career actors need. And this is dangerous because …

COME AND SEE HOW ASPIRING ACTORS (with practically blank CVs!) END UP ON AMAZON PRIME AND IN HOLLYWOOD! This free peak into the Method Acting Module that is currently running will help you understand why what we do is different... and better. GET ACCESS HERE The hardest moment to connect to the character is the moment long before you say your first…

COME AND SEE HOW ASPIRING ACTORS (with practically blank CVs!) END UP ON AMAZON PRIME AND IN HOLLYWOOD! This free peek into the Method Acting Module that is currently running will help you understand why what we do is different…and better. GET ACCESS HERE Getting off the starting blocks with your acting career is all about showing up as the ultimat…

Observe a Method Acting class, to see exactly why students of StandBy Method Acting Studio are getting cast in big productions so early in their career. This is available for one-time only at no cost. REGISTER HERE Method Actors are renowned for bringing edge, depth, intensity and vitality to their roles. A Method Actor can play two characters, and…

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We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from January 2023: Darien and DJ create Pokemon regions inspired by Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter. Only one of the siblings actually plays Pokemon. Can you guess which one? Shout out to Standby Line Podcast for inspiring this episode! Listen here: https:/…

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Tim and AJ dive into the history of Matterhorn Bobsleds! Disneyland's original coaster may be a bit long in the tooth, but there's life in it yet! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: pat…

QUICK QUICK!! The Business of Acting Workshop: Raise Your Profile, Book More Roles is available to watch for FREE for 48 hours before it gets deleted. Request access to it HERE One of the biggest complaints of new and early career actors, is having zero auditions lined up. There naturally will be some dry spells, but you can certainly make it easie…

QUICK QUICK!! The Business of Acting Workshop: Raise Your Profile, Book More Roles is available to watch for FREE for 48 hours before it gets deleted. Request access to it HERE Most actors (see if this is you too), are wasting soooooooo many hours scratching their heads saying "I don't know what's unique about me". OR Writing the same old, generic …

Get more doors opened and more auditions in 2025 when you learn the rarely taught business of acting strategies in a limited time replay of the Business of Acting Workshop. Head over to Insta and DM the word "REPLAY" to access this exclusive training. For 1:1 coaching on your showreel scenes, please head over here Stop wasting money, time, effort a…

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from May 2024: DJ is playing the Hades 2 early access. Darien has watched DJ play the Hades 2 early access. So let's talk about it! Spoilers for the first five-ish hours of Hades 2 About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt…

Is there even a point to trying to be pithy for this one? It's Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. We both know what you want to hear about. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbyline…

Get more doors opened and more auditions in 2025 when you learn the rarely taught business of acting strategies that are rarely taught. Available for FREE for 100 actors REGISTER HERE You can be putting all the work in ✅ Developing your craft ✅ Writing to agents and Casting Directors ✅ Signing up to all the casting sites ✅ Joining all the acting Fa…

Get more doors opened and more auditions in 2025 when you learn the rarely taught business of acting strategies that are rarely taught. Available for FREE for 100 actors REGISTER HERE It's a no-brainer and you really don't need to be told that the more people know who you are in the acting industry, the more opportunities you'll be presented with. …

Get more doors opened and more auditions in 2025 when you learn the rarely taught business of acting strategies that are rarely taught. Available for FREE for 100 actors REGISTER HERE If getting more:- doors opened opportunities and auditions presenting themselves auditions turning into your name on the cast list is high on your list of priorities …

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from 2023! Charlie (they/them) and Raye (they/them) from Of The Eldest Gods podcast swing by Bunker 9 for Darien's birthday bonus episode! We all lose our minds over Hades and Hades 2. Enjoy! NOTE: This episode was recorded after the first Hades 2 trailer dr…

Get more doors opened and more auditions in 2025 when you learn the rarely taught business of acting strategies that are rarely taught. Available for FREE for 100 actors REGISTER HERE Ever put pen to paper, or opened up your laptop and the blank page just keeps getting blanker and blanker?? "How do I start my cover letter?" "What should I say?", do…

Tim and AJ set their sights on their most anticipated ride from their Californian expedition: Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patre…

Get more doors opened and more auditions in 2025 when you learn the rarely taught business of acting strategies that are rarely taught. Available for FREE for 100 actors REGISTER HERE As you walk into the headshot session it's exciting but nerve-wracking... Do I know what I need to do? What poses? Should I do poses? Have I brought the right outfits…