Tipsy Casting

This week on Tipsy Casting we have a can't miss episode with Global Talent Agent, Jessica Polsky Alotto! Her work has spanned multiple countries and she is the head of the North American agency, DBA. She was kind enough to dive deep into what it's like to rep actors across multiple countries and to work with a company that takes a global view on repping talent.  If ever you thought about w...

Join us this week for a mini episode as we recover from crazy lives. Jessica had her big gala for her charity A CAUSE FOR ENTERTAINMENT last weekend and if you are still looking to join in on the cause and bid on amazing auction items you can find them on Charity Buzz or the A Cause for Entertainment Website. Jenn has been dealing with more Entertainment Industry ridiculousness so join in on the f...

This week we answer your burning questions - submitted to us via Instagram! If you're new to our channel, we post a questions box on Instagram the first week of every month so that we can answer anything and everything that's on your mind! In the episode we also recap our episode last week with Tracie Thomas and what we've been up to and experiencing the last month. Make sure to grab y...

This week, actress Tracie Thoms joins us to turn the tables and ask some of the questions actors have been wanting to ask casting. We get nostalgic about the days of pilot season and unpack just how much the audition process has changed—from waiting rooms and in-person connection to self-tapes and auditioning in isolation. Tracie shares what that shift has felt like from the actor’s side, while we...

This week we get to chat with the wonderfully talented actor, Christopher Marquette! We had so much fun chatting with him this week as we discuss how he landed his role in the most recent season of REACHER. He also talks about  his casting stories across his career and how he views the industry. Chris has been auditioning since he was 4 years old and we love his insight and outlook on the industry...

This week on Tipsy Casting we are joined by Obsession Casting Director, Skyler Zurn! Obsession skyrocketed onto the scene last year and through it's success has created a new star casting director in Skyler Zurn. In this episode we dive into her journey to become an indie casting director.  She breaks down her casting process for Obsession and how she got to mine the talent from scratch. She t...

This week on Tipsy Casting we are joined by quadruple threat- director, writer, actress and singer, Leah McKendrick! You know her most recently from her mega hit on Netflix Voicemails from Isabelle and Scrambled! She is a force to be reconded wtih and her journey in this industry is something that everyone can relate to these days.  We had an amazing time chatting with her! We covered a range of t...

Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! While we took an extended Summer hiatus this year, we are so excited to be back and dive into amazing discussions and have many amazing guests on as we hit the second half of 2026 with you! This week we recap what we’ve both been up to this summer along with tracking some very interesting industry updates.  We discuss the casting process and how we are seeing the evo...

This week on Tipsy Casting, we’re diving headfirst into our July Q&A with listener-submitted questions from Instagram. We’re talking pet peeves, casting hot takes, the box office conversation around Disclosure Day and Supergirl , and what those numbers might mean for what comes next. Plus, we get into our ongoing love of rom-coms, why the genre still matters, and the joy of seeing a movie like...

This week on Tipsy Casting we are joined by the lovely actress, Charlene Amoia! From How I Met Your Mother to her more recent credits of Breadwinner we discuss all the highs and lows. How the industry has shifted over the years and her transition from LA to Canada and self tapes. She is an absolute wealth of knowledge for working actors and has a wonderful perspective to keep grounded and focused...

Join us this week as Chris Kula, the writer of the most current season of Jury Duty: Company Retreat! He also shows off his impressive range as he dabbles into the acting world playing, Lee, the Troukas sidekick in the hit television series, now playing on Amazon! He shares his journey starting at UCB and making the move to LA from NYC right before the writers strikes in 2008. Then we dissect the...

The lovely Sarah Shahi comes back to join us for another round on Tipsy Casting! She is back to discuss her new book, Life is Lifey , we catch up on what she's been up to since she last joined us in 2023. She is such an inspiration to many and give such grounded and insightful advice to all of us out here just trying to survive. We also discuss her current and future projects and overall just...

Jessica and Jenn are diving into a full industry check-in before opening up the floor to listener questions. We kick things off with the latest SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP deal, breaking down some of the key gains for performers. Then we head to Cannes to talk about what the festival revealed about the current state of the film business, from the global marketplace to the types of projects making noise th...

In this episode we have the wonderful actress and stunt woman, Elena Sanchez join us. We start out discussing her journey through being an extra in NYC, moving to NOLA and then eventually going to LA and working her way to #2 on the call sheet. She gives wonderful insights into how to keep the grind going and to always keep the acting muscles strong as well as a peek into the stunt acting world as...

This week we are joined with the director of the film "The Reunion", John W Kim! We were able to chat to John straight off of his premiere at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. In this episode John gives us his perspective on the indie making process, how things are constantly evolving and how he keeps the casting process alive. He also dives into how he was able to shoot this film while t...

Join us this week as we welcome to the podcast Emmy Award Winning Reality Casting Director, Jazzy Collins! Most recently named in Vultures Reality Masterminds list for 2026, she is dominating the reality casting game. Known for casting some of your favorites like The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, The Circle, Traitors and Love Island, she is definitely at the top of her game and only rising. We ch...

Welcome to May! As we get ready to usher in what is going to be an amazing month we answer all your listener submitted questions for the month. We cover packaging, casting questions, recent blowback and even go over some interesting industry updates. As a reminder if you have a question you'd like us to answer, make sure to submit via Instagram the last week of the month as we will always answ...

Join us this week as we welcome to the podcast the legendary Producer, Tommy Harper. You know his films and TV shows from Star Trek to Mission Impossible to Top Gun: Maverick. You have seen his work on your screen for many years. He chats to us about coming up in the industry from being a PA to an Assistant Director to Producing some of the largest box office hits we have seen. He recently launche...

Join us this week as we have the insanely talented actor, Emily Pendergast on! She pulls back the curtain on her new show Jury Duty: Company Retreat. We dive into the casting process, how the show actually gets made and how it really stretches you as an actor to always be on and making a family in this crazy environment. She shares fun anecdotes from the the making of the show and really gives us...

This week we have a fun crossover episode with the fabulous podcast, An Actor Despairs with Ryan Perez! We were lucky enough to be on his podcast a couple weeks ago so join us has we dive into his world! We start out with his journey from NYU drama school and how that set him back without reps and in massive debt. Ryan gives an unfiltered look into how to start your career from scratch and how the...

Jess and Jenn sit down with Scrubs star David Gridley for a conversation that feels both personal and full circle. They get into the origins of Jess and David’s friendship, how his journey in the industry first began, and the steady, credit-by-credit climb that led him to his first network series regular role. Along the way, David opens up about growth, persistence, and what matters most to him in...

Happy April Fools! No tricks in this episode as we answer all your listener submitted questions for the month. We cover self tapes, social media, our thoughts on the current state of the industry and our favorite thing about our jobs in casting. We also welcome Lindsay Elston to the podcast! She is an actress who has a cautionary tale for all actors regarding commercials and AI and how SAG is prot...

Join us this week as we discuss the Oscars and the inaugural Casting award. We also talk about how marketing is playing into films succeeding or failing and our thoughts on that. Lastly we dive into AI, the SAG negotiations and the first AI film being made and our hot take on it all! Grab your favorite cocktail and join us for a fun episode! Make sure to subscribe to our YOU TUBE channel for more...

In the growing world of verticals we are so excited to welcome the extremely talented director, Paige Compton to the podcast. She has been in verticals since the beginning and in this episode she proved invaluable insight into what that world looks like and how to break in. We discuss the basics of how a vertical gets made, from budgets to casting to schedules. She talks about the ever evolving si...

Join us this week as we recap the whole drama with Timothee Chalamet and the ballet/ opera comments he made that seems to have tanked his chances and reputation. Jessica and Jenn watched all 10 Oscar films collectively and have thoughts. We dive into them individually both as a whole and the casting in them. We discuss the new Casting Director award and who we are championing for! And lastly we ar...