Let's talk about Verticals

🎙️ This week on Let's Talk About Verticals , I'm joined by actor Anton Krasavin for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on the podcast. 🎬🧠 What starts as a conversation about acting quickly evolves into something much deeper. Together, we explore the fascinating question of how acting can shape the human mind and personality. Can stepping into different characters change th...

🎙️ This week on Let's Talk About Verticals , I'm excited to welcome actor Jake Hobbs! 🎬 In this episode, we dive into Jake's journey into the world of vertical dramas—how he landed his first roles, what drew him to this unique format, and what he's learned along the way. We also talk about his experiences on set, the people he's worked with, and what he enjoys most about bringing these fast-paced...

🎉 After celebrating the 100th episode of the podcast with the Ladies, it's officially time to release our 10th Monthly Recap ! 🥂 Ten Monthly Recaps mean ten honest, unfiltered conversations about everything that happened in the world of Verticals over the past month—and all the stories surrounding the industry. As the first half of 2026 comes to an end, we're wrapping it up with our June Monthly...

🎙️ From the theater stage in Seattle to the world of Vertical Dramas – this week, actress Makenna Ginn joins the podcast! We dive into her journey from studying theatre at Loyola Marymount University to working in film, television, and the fast-growing world of Vertical Dramas that captivate millions of viewers worldwide. 📱🎬 Makenna shares what makes acting for vertical content so unique, why em...

In this episode of Let's Talk About Verticals , I sit down with actor and producer Erik Fellows to discuss his remarkable journey through the entertainment industry. From his early days as a model to building a successful career in Hollywood, Erik shares valuable insights on perseverance, passion, and staying committed to your dreams. 🎬🌟 Known for his work on Days of Our Lives, The Bay, and nume...

🎙️🌍 Ever wondered what my podcast intro sounds like in Mandarin? Thanks to Brian O'Shea , now I know! 😄 Brian is truly multilingual and has lived and worked in so many different countries that this episode is filled with fascinating cultural influences from around the world. 🌏✨ Compared to some others, Brian found his way into the vertical drama space relatively late. As he explains, that was...

Food brings people together 🍝✨ — and when someone also genuinely loves cooking (and is really good at it 👀), that alone is enough material for an entertaining podcast episode. But since Nick Garabedian @nick_garabedian has so many more talents beyond the kitchen, you already know this episode is packed with fun, laughter, and great conversations 🎙️🔥 Since the role of the (hot) chef has officia...

After the “Kiss of the Pirate King” week at the end of April — where I already had the chance to talk to several cast members — another member of the pirate crew joined me: actor Arno Horn ⚓🏴‍☠️ Together we returned to the pirate ship once more and sailed straight back into the rough Vertical seas 🌊 For Arno, playing Jericho was a small comeback after 2024, especially since sadly we didn’t get...

You can become friends over the most random things — and in Brittany Pirozzoli @britzoli I definitely found my “Rigatoni BFF” 🍝💛
Want to know the story behind it? Well… it’s a long one, and you can hear all about it in this podcast episode 🎙️✨ Of course, we’re not just talking about food (even though Rigatoni plays a very important role 😄). We also dive into what else connects us: the world of...

🎬 The Vertical industry has long been carving its own path — evolving in ways that are very different from the traditional film business. The market is growing rapidly, constantly changing, and unless you’re actively on set and in the middle of it all, it’s easy to lose track of what’s really happening. Dana Protsyshak @dana__productions_vertigo , founder of Vert-I-Go Media, recognized exactly th...

The 100th podcast episode is finally here, and who better to celebrate it with than my five Review Ladies? On top of that, it's also time for our ninth Monthly Recap, which means we have lots to discuss! Since numbers are known to be quite relevant in the Vertical Space, we start off with a few facts about the podcast, which has now been around for nine months. Among them are the 96,443 downloads...

🎙️ It took Ben Whalen and me quite a while to finally find the time to sit down for a relaxed and unhurried conversation—but good things are worth waiting for. One of the reasons was that Ben was unexpectedly called away to China for his very first Vertical project right around the time we had originally planned to record. Even better, he was able to return shortly afterward to shoot even more ama...

At the beginning of my personal Vertical-watch journey, I actually avoided werewolf and vampire Verticals because they felt a little too fancy for me 😅🧛‍♀️🐺 Until my today’s podcast guest Brooke Moltrum — together with Nick Ritacco — completely pulled me in with Fated to My Forbidden Vampire ✨ I’m really excited to talk with Brooke about her very first steps into the Vertical space, how she ev...

🎙️ It’s time for a new episode featuring someone from the audience side of the Vertical world! This time, I sat down with Sanne from Vertical World Girl. ✨ Many of you probably already know Sanne and have watched one or two of her interviews with people from the Vertical space. But today, it’s finally her turn to be interviewed 😄 Just like me, Sanne entered the Vertical world in 2023 and — like...

If you don’t always get offered the roles you truly want to play, then sometimes you simply start writing your own Vertical Scripts — and that’s exactly what Robert Keefe decided to do. 🎬✨ I had the chance to sit down with the actor, writer, and producer to talk about creativity in all its different forms. Among other things, Robert has already been offered elder roles before (which honestly mak...

You’ll find pure female empowerment in this episode, because I’m joined by the wonderful actress Rachel Beth Jackson. ✨🎙️ I had the opportunity to talk with her about the many XXL storylines in Verticals, since those are unfortunately the kinds of roles the plus-size actress has been cast in most often. Rachel gives exclusive insights into what it feels like to dive into stories like these, what...

Want to know what it really means to have a “Creative Conversation”? Then this podcast episode with Marc Cotter @marccotter is exactly for you. 🎙️✨ This episode is overflowing with creative ideas — although I’ll probably still need a lottery win to actually produce all of them. 😄  Since Marc also writes Vertical Scripts and has already sold three of them, I immediately put him to work on tu...

🎙️ Today’s podcast episode gets a little furry! While my dog Dion quietly makes himself known in the background, my guest Kerttu Karon gets a surprise visit from her cat right in the middle of our recording. 🐶🐱 Born and raised in Estonia, Kerttu brings a lovely European flair to this episode as we talk about her journey into acting and how it eventually led her to Los Angeles ten years ago. Her...

🎙️ In today’s episode, Shayne Davis @thefakeshaynedavis takes us along on his journey through the Vertical space so far. Although he’s still relatively new to the industry, he made an impressive start right away — after filming his very first Vertical, he immediately received offers for five more projects. 🚀 What matters most to him despite the growing success? Staying authentic and never losing...

It’s time to talk to the man who has been pulling the strings behind the camera on so many verticals: Dylan Vox 🎬🏴‍☠️ For “Kiss of the Pirate King,” (Release on May 8 on MyDrama) Dylan went all out when it came to location scouting after Scotty playfully teased him with the pitch and brought him into the production for MyDrama. From not just one but two pirate ships to dungeons and even a castle...

A true Vertical Queen is my guest today: Emma Reinagel 👑✨ The action, adventure, and fighting enthusiast shines not only in werewolf verticals but also in “Kiss of the Pirate King” — and she’s nothing short of a queen in these stories. Her performances are genuinely captivating, and what makes her stand out even more is how often she portrays characters who evolve into powerful, unstoppable wome...

A great Vertical lives and dies by its story and script 🎬✨  And when you’re bringing an entirely new genre to life, creativity becomes everything. In today’s episode, I’m joined by someone who truly embodies creativity – Scotty Mullen 🎭🔥 Actor, writer, and casting director, Scotty talks to me about his latest project “Kiss of the Pirate King” (releasing May 8 on MyDrama) ⚓🏴‍☠️ We dive i...

Today, we’re once again going behind the scenes 🎬 – shining a light on the people who truly bring a Vertical to life. This time, I sat down with Amy Casazza ✨ And what can I say? Someone who is Head of Hair, Makeup & Special Effects definitely has a lot of stories to tell 💄🎨😉 Originally, Amy started out in the bridal industry 👰‍♀️ before finding her way into film almost by accident – and...

We’ve wrapped up Easter and already moved past the fourth month of the (vertical) year — and April definitely delivered a lot to unpack 📊  Beyond our usual categories, this month calls for a broader, more critical perspective. One of the most defining trends right now is the growing impact of AI on the vertical ecosystem 🤖 From content production to storytelling structures and scaling capab...

🎙️ In today’s episode, I’m joined by model and actor Volodymyr Pielikh—thanks to Bianca from UAFandom for making this conversation happen 🙌 We dive into his journey into the vertical world after years of modeling and appearing in TV commercials, his very first shoot, and his first werewolf vertical 🐺 With refreshing honesty, we talk about the acting challenges behind verticals—what can make them...