Inside Acting

In Episode 32, Trev & AJ chat about readjusting to life after gigs and bring back the "Pick of the Week" before Trev sits down to chat with actor James Leo Ryan for Part 1 of their conversation about type, specificity, and working as a guest star. Total running time: 42:46.

In Episode 31, Trev and AJ chat about web video, "tone," and preparing for a job before sitting down for Part 2 of their interview with Beverly Hills Playhouse Executive Director Allen Barton. Total running time: 1:07:36.

In Episode 30, Trev & AJ talk ethnicity in Hollywood, share their thoughts on reality TV, then sit down with the Beverly Hills Playhouse Executive Director Allen Barton for Part 1 of a two-part noodle-baking interview. Total running time: 55:52.

In Episode 29, Trev & AJ chat about the big wide world of technique, shamelessly plug The War Cycle, and sit down for Part 2 of their interview with actor/writer/director/producer -- and co-creator/star of the award-winning webseries (and now feature-length film) The Bannen Way -- Mark Gantt. Total running time: 56:41.

In Episode 28, Trev and AJ talk about what's been keeping them (very) busy, respond to a great listener voicemail, and talk about the casting process before jumping into Part 1 of a majorly kickass interview with actor/writer/director/producer -- and co-creator of the award-winning webseries (and now feature-length film) The Bannen Way -- Mark Gantt. Total running time: 53:33.

Back from a month-long hiatus, Trev and AJ join forces with blogger and actor-preneur Ben Whitehair for a special episode about the all-elusive actor "thrival" job. Join us as we knock through a few dozen listener-submitted alternative ideas for alternative income streams, all discussed, submitted, and -- in many cases -- created by actors. Total running time: 1:27:48.

In Episode 26, Trev and AJ chat about knowing when you're ready, redefining failure, and rejecting rejection before sitting down with actor J.K. Simmons (Juno, Spider Man, The Closer) for Part 2 of their discussion on fallback plans (or lack thereof), career longevity, and why "the play's the thing." Total running time: 59:25.

Trev and AJ Skype it in for Episode 25, and discuss a few listener questions before sitting down with actor J.K. Simmons (Spider Man, Juno, Oz, The Closer) for the first of a two-part, knowledge bomb-filled interview. Total running time: 44:20.

In Episode 24, Trev and AJ sit down with casting director Bonnie Gillespie for one of their best discussion on the casting process -- and the whole CD workshop "thing" -- yet. Get ready to feel empowered. Total running time: 57:31.

In Episode 23, Trev and AJ respond to a few more listener questions and chat about voiceover resources, "subjective" dialects, the almighty Actor Day Job, and the financial struggles that we often face as actors. Then they sit down with commercial casting director Laurie Records for the second half of a great conversation about the business of commercials. Total running time: 1:06:34.

In Episode 22, Trev and AJ talk New York vs L.A., discuss (actually sort of argue over) resumé and headshot do's and dont's, get a little new-man-sensitive about the renegade lifestyle that actors choose, and then sit down for Part 1 of a knowledge bomb-filled chat with commercial casting director Laurie Records. Total running time: 1:04:05..

In Episode 21, Trev and AJ talk about Trev's new side business, musicians "versus" actors, and putting your life on hold to jump into one project immediately following another, last minute style, dialects and multiple characters and all. Then Trev sits down with Chico's Angels masterminds Oscar Quintero and Kurt Koehler to talk about creating your own work and the value of playing to stereotype in comedy. Total running time: 1:05:08.

In Episode 20, Trev and AJ talk about the "alternative" (but not uncommon) world of agency representation, feeling the pressure to book, and the things you CAN control in your career. Check out the IAP website for a text-only PDF download of this episode's fantastic interview -- A Conversation with The Working Actress. Total running time: 35:26.

In Episode 19, Trev and AJ pimp some of their favorite resource blogs while Trev sits down for Part 2 of an inspiring chat with actor and award-winning DIY indie filmmaker Tony Rago. Total running time: 38:15.

In Episode 18, Trev and AJ catch up on their shows, while Trev talks a bit more about dealing with some burnout and AJ relates an insightful story about his agent courtings. Then IAP correspondent Melissa Collins sits down with 'The Wake' actors Heidi Schreck and Emily Donahoe to talk shop about pro theatre, odd day jobs, and the many lives of a the working actor. Total running time: 55:37.

In Episode 17, Trev flies solo and sits down for Part 1 of an exciting conversation with actor and award-winning indie filmmaker Tony Rago. Total running time: 38:29.

In Episode 16, Trev and AJ do a goal check-in, discuss actors as "products", dish on cold reading techniques, and continue an inspiring and insightful conversation (Part 2 of 2) with Steven Spielberg's go-to guy, actor Neal McDonough. And be sure to listen closely for AJ's (quite literal) knowledge bomb ;-) Total running time: 52:13.

In Episode 15, Trev and Albert field a few listener voicemails and discuss stage names, IMDB Pro, and the "developing actor", then sit down for Part 1 of an insightful and inspiring interview with Steven Spielberg's go-to guy, actor Neal McDonough. Total running time: 45:53.

In Episode 14, Trev and Albert catch up on what's been keeping them busy, respond to a few listener voicemails, talk about their favorite acting books, and sit down for Part 1 of a fantastic interview with casting director Bonnie Gillespie. Total running time: 50:19.