acting like an actor podcast

acting like an actor

sophie jordan collins

how do you break into hollywood? we all know there are no rules in the entertainment industry, so how do people end up in it? we’ll chat with working actors and creatives about their day to day lives, how they stay sane in this business, how they broke into it and continuously stay in it. they have their lives together- or are they just ACTING like they do?

49 Episoden

Jeff Violette on vertical dramas, crazy set stories, and overcoming obstacles
28.5.2025
54:39
this week we have the long awaited @jeffviolette jeff is known for his work on series like the billionaires matchmaker, destiny had other plans, falling for a superstar and more.we chat about how jeff left a comfortable career to pursue acting, how to overcome obstacles in acting or life, and the reality of imposter syndrome no matter what career field you're in. we also chat a lot about the vertical space, traveling over seas for shoots and how you can quite literally learn the craft of acting on set.jeff's insta: https://www.instagram.com/jeffviolette/follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
nicole mattox on breaking the ice, following your passion and time management
17.4.2025
49:18
this week on the pod we have the lovely Nicole Mattox :)Nicole is known for breaking grounds in the vertical film industry, starring in breaking the ice, twisted minds, back to me, and many more projects. She's also starred in several feature films including Lady Outlaw, and the upcoming Mendocino. Nicole also has experience behind the camera too, and shares many fun stories and lessons she's learned along the way. If you're a fan of Nicole and her great energy, she offers up several key acting tips and creative wisdom in this pod you don't wanna miss.Nicole's insta: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemattox_/00:00 intro0:40 theme song1:02 BTS Shenanigans 2:50 best piece of advice nicole’s ever been given 3:44 where nicole’s from and her acting origins 7:38 one thing nicole wishes she knew before she moved to LA for acting10:00 what drives nicole’s great work ethic 12:15 worst part of the industry for nicole 14:06 what has surprised nicole about LA16:06 nicole's crazy audition & set stories 18:28 nicole’s first steps in LA21:20 the story of nicole’s first feature film booking 25:38 nicole’s experience with verticals31:31 nicole’s experience traveling for verticals 34:04 how does nicole take care of herself 37:27 nicole’s career bucket list item 42:14 the significance of breaking the ice in nicole’s career 45:57 nicole’s life bucket list item 46:48 nicole’s one tip for new actors 47:30 fast frisky five 49:01 nicole’s closing remarksfollow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
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howl to accidentally become an actor with Eric Guilmette
21.3.2025
52:27
this week we have the wonderful Eric Guilmette :)we talk about his journey from going the traditional college route to then essentially being a digital nomad traveling around the world with a fitness business into somehow ending up in LA as a model and actor. he tells us his worst audition story, how he produced and starred in a series coming out soon called Love and Blood, and the importance of having a business mindset as an actor and how you can have one too.if you’re a fan we answer some fun questions and chat about his projects and life.if you’re an actor or creative i think you’ll get a ton of value about really building a career as a creative and trusting the process.Eric's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/erictaylorguilmette/follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
how connections will transform your acting career with Kirby Ellwood
10.3.2025
35:25
this week we have the lovely Kirby Ellwood :-)another “vertical” star amassing millions of views on her shows- but prior to and in the midst of this Kirby has worked on tons of features, commercials and modeled for huge brands like wet n wild. she’s worked both in front of and behind the camera.we chat all things day jobs for actors, the power of connections in our industry and how you can make ones that last, and how to approach your career as a business and take big risks.Kirby's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirby.ellwood/follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
how to know when to pivot in your acting career with Chas Laughlin
4.2.2025
55:17
This week we have actor, writer, director, and producer Charles Laughlin, aka, Chas. Chas in known for starring in a childrens comedic television show as well as amassing 1+ million Tiktok followers through his comedic content. Recently, Chas has double downed on creating his own projects, as well as writing his book "The 5 Ways People Become Famous". You're not gonna wanna miss this episode and all of the wisdom Chas has to offer. Chas's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chaslaughlin?igsh=NXY5bXBiY2l0dTR5 follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
can acting in verticals lead to anything bigger? with Grace Swanson
3.1.2025
36:54
This week, we have the wonderful, bright, talented actress Grace Swanson. Grace was one of the first actors in LA to work on vertical shows, and she's made significant strides in the world of verticals. Her work on verticals has even led to bigger and bolder opportunities for her acting career. If you're an actor interested in verticals, this episode is for you! Grace's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gracewswanson/ follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
how to have a vision for your career with Fabian Arnold
5.12.2024
42:54
this week we have Fabian Arnold to talk all things social media, mindset, and having a vision for your acting career. Fabian's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fabianxarnold/ follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
why you should quit your day job with Sophia Delucchi
5.12.2024
1:02:03
sophia is known for her work on shows like free my heart, how to train an alpha, and my secret CEO. she also voices “Mercuria” for the game Reverse 1999. we chat about how sophia toured with a theatre program, ways covid changed the industry, and how sometimes you need to take a leap of faith in your acting career (IE sophia quit her day job and essentially started working consistently on shows right after. coincidence? i think not) sophia has such a fun personality and i think yall are going to love this episode follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
how to make a film with Michael Matteo Rossi
8.11.2024
52:38
this quote sums up a beautiful convo i had with @michaelmatteorossi he was beyond generous to give us all the insight on filmmaking. i was tempted to title the episode “film making for dummies” bc i really asked him all the nitty gritty questions we talked about how to actually sit down and write a feature, how to get investors, picking a distributor, and legit so much more! Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmatteorossi/ follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D
Navigating LA and making your mark with Molly Anderson
18.10.2024
1:20:49
after a brief intermission we are back and our guest is Molly Anderson Molly is known for her work on shows such as The Double Life of my Billionaire Heiress, Perfume and Moon, My Heartless Alpha and so many more. She also stars in films such as Mail Lady, Froggy, That Night, and more. We chat super candidly about what it’s like first moving out to LA- finances, roommates, random jobs. We talk about representation- if having a bad rep is better than no rep. We talk about the realities of being a female in this industry and Molly gets really vulnerable about how sometimes everything is not what it seems! Molly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmactuj/ follow us on insta!! ⁠https://instagram.com/actinglikeanact...⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeana...⁠ youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanacto...⁠ email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/sophiejordancol...⁠ website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: ⁠ • FREE BEATS NO COPYRIGHT - "Unique" | ... ⁠ podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://www.instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D

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