Episode 121 - Workaholics R Us - Nick Bognar

This week Audrey Moore talks with Melanie McNulty! Melanie is an actor/filmmaker who just made the move from Chicago to Los Angeles. They discuss how to find your casting on different shows with different tones, how to do market research, and how to move to a new market!   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770     Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Matthew Patrick Davis Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks with Jake Wyse! Jake is an actor who called in on a previous episode and left a worrying message about quitting his awesome job and blowing his savings to move to LA and become an actor. We discuss that, how to network, how to move to a new market, and how to transition to acting full-time while maintaining a stable job.   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770     Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Matthew Patrick Davis Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks actor/crafter/badass Elizabeth Ho! Liz has been a series regular on many shows including Disjointed, Merry Happy Whatever, and a new podcast series called Real Housewives of Dungeons and Dragons. They answer all of your burning questions in an ALL LISTENER QUESTION episode!   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770     Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Matthew Patrick Davis Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks to actress Robyn Keller! Robyn is an actress based in Los Angeles, known for her vibrant personality, her passion for both theater and film/tv! They discuss the importance of financial stability and confidence in pursuing acting, strategies for managing mulitple jobs, and the best ways to network.   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770     Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Brooke Becker and Matthew Patrick Davis Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks to licensed therapist Nick Bognar! Nick moved to LA to become an actor, but quickly shifted to HELPING actors through therapy - and he is INCREDIBLE! He's been helping actors and artists find joy again for years, and he's here to help you do the same!   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770   Links: Nick Bognar's Instagram Nick's website Nick's podcasts "More Exemplary Podcast" and "Action Practice Building" Articles on The Prevelance of Workaholism, Workoholism and Psychiatric Disorders, Workaholism Prevention Articles on Stress and Burnout Prevention, Work and Career Coaching Exercises Books: Fried: Why You Burn Out and How to Revive, How to Not Always Be Working, Burnout   Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Matthew Patrick Davis Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks to actor Raffael Ponce-Valencia! Raffael has lived a full life in many different countries, speaks multiple languages, and has had extreme ups and downs as an actor and outside of acting. They discuss how focusing only on an artistic pursuit and ignoring the business side of life lead him to being homeless, how he was able to turn things around and book leading roles on multiple tv shows, and how he deals with ADHD, time management, and imposter syndrome.   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770   Links: Raffael's Self Tape May Instagram Miata's episode about working actor finanances Entertainment Community Fund Mental Health Resources   Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Anisha Adusumilli Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks to actor/badass Cyd Strittmatter! Cyd has been a working actor for 40 years, in everything from Cheers; to X-Files, to the Conners and 9-1-1 - not to mention all her commercials! She is a titan and she discusses personal and careers sustainability, the current landscape of auditions and bookings. They also discuss how agents at KMR stole 3 million dollars from their clients and -most importantly - how you can avoid an agent stealing from you!   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770   Links: Camera Left, Stage Right - Commercial Class SAG-AFTRA Local Police Department     Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Brooke Becker Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks to actor Kathleen Suit! Kathleen has done all six years of Self Tape May and produced her own SAG-AFTRA film. They discuss growth and learning in auditioning and self-taping, marketing and packaging yourself as an actor, overcoming self-judgement and imposter syndrome, and market research.   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770   Links: Kathleen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The Octavia Lab at Los Angeles Public Library   Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Matthew Patrick Davis Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks to actor David Rosenblatt! David has finished every Self Tape May challenge and his credits include The Minx, Little America, tons of commercials, and a Tony nominated play. He will also teach you at his yoga studio Fire Hot Yoga.   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770   Links: David Rosenblatt's Instagram: David Rosenblatt Instagram Fire Hot Yoga (David's Yoga Studio): Fire Hot Yoga Self-Tape May Information: Self-Tape May iSpot.tv for commercial trends: iSpot.tv Casting Society of America: Casting Society Avital Ash ep about creating a pilot: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/booking-your-own-pilot-avital-ash/id1233482206?i=1000463137861 Link to the renewed TV shows list on Audrey's Instagram: LA, NY, ATL   Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Anisha Adusumilli Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

This week Audrey Moore talks to casting director Jessica Sherman! Jessica has cast many shows and movies including Bates Motel, Willow, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and she's also the founder of A Cause for Entertainment. They discuss Self-taping tips from a casting director and the impact of selftapes on casting decisions, advice on auditioning for different roles and the significance of understanding teh character, and they fake cast a live action version of Inside Out.   Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770   Links: A Cause for Entertainment: Website Tipsy Casting Podcast: Tipsy Casting Website Tipsy Casting Instagram: @tipsycasting Jessica Sherman’s Professional Website: Jessica Sherman Casting Emma Thompson Don’t Worry About Your Body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehs9JFtEs5U   Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Matthew Patrick Davis Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.