An Actor Despairs

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Zach Kirby as they discuss Ryan's acting journey, his difficult time at NYU, and his love of "working class" actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Giullian Yao Gioiello as they discuss growing up as an actor in New York City, finding roles that accurately portray Asian-Americans, and how making a kids' show with Julie Andrews changed his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Peter Scanavino as they discuss what got Peter into acting, his culinary school phase, and his advice for anyone guest starring on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Terry Knickerbocker and Allison Spence Brown as they discuss Terry's decades-long acting coach career, how he learned to be a process-driven actor, and his belief that excellence leads to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Anthony Aiello as they discuss Anthony's journey from child actor to talent manager, what he looks for in potential clients, and his advice on how to approach auditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ricardo Gomes as they discuss Ricardo's signature black-and-white style photography, how he finds inspiration in everyday life, and what it's like to photograph Madonna on tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Elliot Villar as they discuss Elliot's role as Vera on Mr. Robot, the origins of Elliot's love of the theater, and how Elliot approaches auditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest John Pollono as they discuss playwriting, Ryan's role in "Small Engine Repair," and fatherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jonathan Lipnicki as they discuss growing up as a child actor, acting in indie films, and working with Tom Cruise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Krumholtz as they discuss David's recent project Crown Vic, growing up in Queens, fatherhood, and how to avoid typecasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest James Wells as they discuss Wells's band The Gay Blades, performing in New York City, and growing up and evolving as an artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Daniel Spector as they discuss Shakespeare, play writing, and teaching drama at Tisch School of the Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Malik Yoba as they discuss Malik's multi-hyphenate career, some do's and don'ts of Hollywood meetings, and Malik's relationship with the transgender community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Kathleen Turner as they discuss her collaborations with Michael Douglas, sneaking into a London theater as a child, and what she looks for in the characters she chooses to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Denzel Whitaker and they discuss Denzel's film debut in Training Day, the audition process for Black Panther, and his advice for anyone going through a rough career patch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Harry Lennix as they discuss Harry and growing up in Chicago, how he got into acting as a career, highlights of his time in acting and creating his own production studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Fierro as they discuss working with Steven Soderbergh on The Knick, the importance of representation in the film industry, and receiving comped meals from the Italian Broadcasting Corporation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Dean Winters as they discuss how Dean went from bartender to actor, how Dean met producer/director Tom Fontana, and why Keanu Reeves is the coolest guy in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Leon Robinson as they discuss Leon's work on The Five Heartbeats, quitting his college basketball team to pursue acting, and much more. And stay tuned for "Sometimes I Wish I Was Single," a track from Leon & the Peoples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Shea Whigham as they discuss Shea's work on Joker, working with Scorsese and other master filmmakers, and how to handle rejection in the film industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Fisher Stevens as they discuss the making of the award-winning documentary The Cove, sharing a passion for environmental protection with Leonardo DiCaprio, and how Fisher became interested in acting as a child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Tom Fontana and Dean Winters as they discuss the creation of HBO's OZ, the show's original ending, and the importance of mentors in the film and television industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.