Inside Acting

In Episode 170, Trev and AJ chat about AJ’s recent musical reading – and why it’s a good idea to do readings, paid or not – as well as share their thoughts on what does and doesn’t make for a compelling reel (and there’s a homework assignment snuck in there). Then the IAP vaults open with a flourish to release Part 2 of the long-ago interview with actor J.K. Simmons (The Closer, Juno, Whiplash). Total running time: 1:00:17.

In Episode 170, Trev and AJ chat about AJ’s recent musical reading – and why it’s a good idea to do readings, paid or not – as well as share their thoughts on what does and doesn’t make for a compelling reel (and there’s a homework assignment snuck in there). Then the IAP vaults open with a flourish to release Part 2 of the long-ago interview with actor J.K. Simmons (The Closer, Juno, Whiplash). Total running time: 1:00:17.

In Episode 169, AJ talks about his three new NYC ‘thrival’ jobs, Trev shares a weekly formula he’s discovered, and the two open up the IAP vault to revisit Part 1 of their long-ago chat with actor J.K. Simmons (The Closer, Juno, Whiplash). Total running time: 1:00:10.

In Episode 169, AJ talks about his three new NYC ‘thrival’ jobs, Trev shares a weekly formula he’s discovered, and the two open up the IAP vault to revisit Part 1 of their long-ago chat with actor J.K. Simmons (The Closer, Juno, Whiplash). Total running time: 1:00:10.

In Episode 168, Trev and AJ talk about the hustle that never goes away, building the artist/agent relationship, and one reason it’s a good idea to join a theatre company (and why being non-equity in L.A. is a non-issue if you just want to get on stage). Then Trev sits down for the final part of his chat with actress Noree Victoria about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 54:45.

In Episode 168, Trev and AJ talk about the hustle that never goes away, building the artist/agent relationship, and one reason it’s a good idea to join a theatre company (and why being non-equity in L.A. is a non-issue if you just want to get on stage). Then Trev sits down for the final part of his chat with actress Noree Victoria about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 54:45.

In Episode 167, Trev and AJ chat about how being a multi-hyphenate (i.e actor/filmmaker) can help or hinder your career, and wax a bit more philosophical on auditions versus meetings before Trev sits down with actress Noree Victoria for Part 2 of their conversation about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 54:08.

In Episode 167, Trev and AJ chat about how being a multi-hyphenate (i.e actor/filmmaker) can help or hinder your career, and wax a bit more philosophical on auditions versus meetings before Trev sits down with actress Noree Victoria for Part 2 of their conversation about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 54:08.

In Episode 166, Trev and AJ chat about loyalty versus business (and how that can sometimes be a tough – but necessary – pill to swallow) and the power of owning our imperfections. Then Trev sits down with actress Noree Victoria for Part 1 of their conversation about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 59:37.

In Episode 166, Trev and AJ chat about loyalty versus business (and how that can sometimes be a tough – but necessary – pill to swallow) and the power of owning our imperfections. Then Trev sits down with actress Noree Victoria for Part 1 of their conversation about what it takes to thrive in this business – personally. Total running time: 59:37.

In Episode 165, Trev and AJ pit the LA musical theatre scene against the NYC scene, get schooled on why it's *really* called a "step and repeat," and chat about freelancing with multiple representation versus creating a strategy with a committed team (single representation). Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actress and content creator Brea Grant (Heroes, Friday Night Lights, Dexter). Best. Interview series. Ever. Total running time: 1:01:22.

In Episode 165, Trev and AJ pit the LA musical theatre scene against the NYC scene, get schooled on why it's *really* called a "step and repeat," and chat about freelancing with multiple representation versus creating a strategy with a committed team (single representation). Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actress and content creator Brea Grant (Heroes, Friday Night Lights, Dexter). Best. Interview series. Ever. Total running time: 1:01:22.

In Episode 164, Trev and AJ share some exciting podcast news, as well as the release of recent IAP guest Joshua Caldwell’s recent feature film (IAP listener discount alert!). AJ recounts his hunt for the perfect thrival job, his recent auditions, and what a “JAM” session is. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of 3-part chat with actor / writer / producer Brea Grant (Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Heroes) on her unlikely journey as an actress, writer, and producer. Total running time: 53:43. 

In Episode 164, Trev and AJ share some exciting podcast news, as well as the release of recent IAP guest Joshua Caldwell’s recent feature film (IAP listener discount alert!). AJ recounts his hunt for the perfect thrival job, his recent auditions, and what a “JAM” session is. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of 3-part chat with actor / writer / producer Brea Grant (Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Heroes) on her unlikely journey as an actress, writer, and producer. Total running time: 53:43. 

In Episode 163, Trev and AJ chat about setting goals versus solving problems, how to shift the way the industry sees you, and why we should all take everything – every award, criticism, and bit of feedback – with a grain of salt. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his 3-part chat with actor / writer / producer Brea Grant (Dexter, Friday Night Lights) on her unlikely journey as an actress, writer, and producer. Total running time: 1:11:59. (34.6 MB)