Nopes and Dreams

In this episode, Jess chats with Jeff Howard. Jeff is an actor, writer, and producer. They talk about how they met in their early 20s in LA, cringe-worthy auditions, how Jeff booked a Super Bowl commercial, the fact that he missed his own bachelor party to be a guest star on Happy Endings, bad auditions, and how he started a production company called Big Smits Entertainment with his best friend B....

In this episode, I'm chatting with Ariana and the Rose.  Ariana  is a New York–based synth-pop artist creating a vibrant universe of cinematic pop, electronic energy, and intimate, emotional storytelling. With roots in music and downtown theater, she transforms live performance into an immersive world where audiences can step inside her songs. Her digital presence has flourished through viral perf...

Jess interviews actress and fellow NYU grad, Jen Jacob, about landing her newest role-playing Ashley Morgan on Beyond the Gates-- the first daytime soap opera TV show in 30+ years. They talk about finding humor in rejection, bad auditions, tools to combat critical self-talk, and online trolls.  Host: Jess Kaplan   @nopesanddreamspod Guest: Jen Jacob @Jen. Jacob Original Music: Ariana and the Rose...