Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala

Television and film actor Emilio Rivera joins us on the podcast to talk about the evolution of his character Marcus Alvarez, who we first saw in the very first episode of FX’s Sons of Anarchy in 2008, and now 13 years later, starring alongside a predominantly Latin cast in the spin-off Mayans MC. Emilio has so much knowledge and wisdom to share from his 25+ year career, including why he started to...

Broadway, television and film actor Raúl Esparza joins us on the podcast in this week’s bonus episode to chat about his latest project: Hulu’s Candy, a five-episode thriller that’s based on a true story where he plays defense attorney Don Crowder and stars alongside Jessica Biel, Melanie Lynskey and Pablo Schreiber. Based on a true story, the five-episode series follows Candy Montgomery, “a 1980 h...

Film and television actor Theo Rossi joins us on the show this week to talk all about his latest film “Escape The Field”, described as a “gripping horror-thriller about six strangers who suddenly awaken in a remote, endless cornfield, plunged into a cat-and-mouse game with an unseen evil, and survival depends upon solving a diabolical — and deadly — puzzle.” Theo shares how working on this film wa...

IT’S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! Thank you all so much for all of the love, support, listenership and viewership these last two years, I would not be doing this show without it! We are so excited to have the absolutely delightful and hilarious Eddie Liu from The CW’s Kung Fu as our 100th guest! Eddie talks with us about his early college days as a budding actor, the ups and downs of several years worth o...

For our 99th episode we are joined by Broadway and television actor Carman Lacivita who talks all about his current role in the world premiere Off-Broadway production of “To My Girls”, a hilarious new play about a group of gay friends reuniting for a vacation in Palm Springs in a post-COVID world. Despite the hilarity, the play touches on a number of sensitive but important topics from queer ident...

Stars of CBC and IMDbTV series “Pretty Hard Cases” Meredith MacNeil and Adrienne C. Moore join us on the podcast this week to talk all about the upcoming second season of their show! The two actresses also recount their most memorable auditions gone wrong, the importance of chemistry and generosity amongst co-stars and how making the show has changed going into season two. Season two of “Pretty Ha...

The delightful actor, singer, fellow journalist and podcast host Robert Peterpaul joins us on the show this week we talk about EVERYTHING! Robert shares his experiences auditioning for professional acting jobs at a very young age, including booking the role of Jojo in the Broadway muscial "Seussical". Robert also talks about the origins of his podcast "The Art Of Kindness" where his guests from ac...

Stage and screen actor Anthony Lee Medina joins us on the show this week and talks all about his experiences working on shows like "The I-Land" on Netflix, the 2nd season of "Truth Be Told" on Apple TV+, the national tour of "Spring Awakening" and the Broadway megahit "Hamilton". Anthony also shares his views on the pressures actors may feel to use social media, the lack of representation for Lati...

Stage and screen actress Ashley Reyes joins us on the show this week and chats with us about how she auditioned for a different role than her current one on Hulu’s “How I Met Your Father”, how her character’s storyline is showing the often complicated reality of long-distance relationships, and how she has dealt with lack of confidence and trusting herself in her career. Catch the season finale of...

Actor, writer, and comedian Brandon Scott Jones joins us on the show this week to talk all about his experience filming the biggest new comedy of the season, CBS' "Ghosts", his character recent coming out storyline, and why all actors should have an outlet outside of the entertainment industry to express themselves. Catch new episodes of "Ghosts", Thursdays at 9pm ET on CBS, and catch up on season...

Echo Kellum joins us on the show this week to talk all about his latest role on NBC comedy Grand Crew , what it was like switching to a sitcom after five seasons on The CW’s Arrow , and how actors can often be their own biggest obstacles. The season finale of Grand Crew airs Tuesday, March 8th at 8:30pm ET and all episodes are available to stream on Hulu and Peacock. Thanks for tuning in! If you e...

Theatre actor, singer and dancer Sean McManus joins us on the show this week to talk about touring life as he travels around the country with the hit musical CATS , his early years performing at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse and the steps he took to prioritize his mental health. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the show to never miss an episode and be so ki...

Joining us for this episode is an actor of stage and screen Gil Perez-Abraham who joins us to talk all about his upcoming film, the highly-anticipated The Batman , where he plays Gotham City Police Officer Martinez, one of the few good guys left in the corrupt city. Gil talks with us about his reaction to booking the role, his late start to acting due to being a first-generation American and not b...

The delightful Asher Grodman from CBS' hit comedy "Ghosts" chats with us about his early years as an actor in New York, how he stayed creative during lockdown and advice for young actors to surround themselves with like-minded artists. Don't miss Asher Grodman in "Ghosts" on CBS, Thursdays at 9pm ET Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the show to never miss an epi...

The hilarious Adam Tsekhman joins us on the show this week and chats about an NCIS audition he bombed after being concussed moments before going in the room, his experience going from guest star to series regular on The CW series DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and how important it was for him to learn that overnight successes don’t really exist. Don't miss Adam Tsekhman in "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" on...

Elsie Fisher (Golden Globe nominee, "Eight Grade") joins us on the show this week and to chat all about her upcoming Netflix film, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", directed by David Blue Garcia and executive produced by Fede Alvarez ("Don't Breathe"). Elsie talks with us her experience shooting the movie in Bulgaria, how exhausting the horror genre can be for actors, and how her character's backstory he...

Television, film and voiceover actress Montse Hernandez joins us on the show this week to talk all about her latest project, the horror-thriller 'Student Body'. She shares some of the biggest challenges she experienced while filming, some of the obstacles she faced in the earlier days of career, and why every actor needs to be kinder to themselves in this incredibly competitive business.  Tha...

Recorded: January 17, 2022 Television and film actor JT Neal joins us on the show this week and talks about his role on the latest FOX comedy 'Pivoting' where he plays a personal trainer slowly falling in love with his client Jodie, played by Ginnifer Goodwin. He also shares some of his early experiences coming from small town Texas, the power of letting go and why every audition should be conside...

Television star Christina Ochoa joins us on the show this week to talk all about her new series on ABC, "Promised Land", where she plays Veronica Sandoval, a Stanford graduate who is set to take over her family's wine business Heritage House. Christina shares her experience working on the show, how it's breaking down stereotypes Latines often see in media, and what she hopes audiences take away fr...

This week we are joined by the delightful Zach Bravo, an actor, singer and dancer who is currently on the road with the national tour of CATS, and goodness do we get INTO IT. Zach has been playing the Rum Tum Tugger for several months now and shares his experience being on tour for the first time in his career, the importance of checking in with our mental health, how he’s navigated his struggles...

Triple threat performer Trent Soyster joins us on the show this week for our first interview of 2022! Just before the holidays, Trent wrapped up the final leg of the national tour of Escape to Margaritaville where he was one of the swings. Fresh off the tour, Trent shares his experience working on the show during the pandemic, how he has juggled the multiple roles and tracks that he had to cover,...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's time for a special edition of 'Actors With Issues', our 2nd annual 2021 Year In Review. Joining me once again is fellow actor and my good buddy Alec Tincher! The two of us chat about the biggest lessons we've learned in the past year, our experiences working on different series and some encouraging messages from past guests Jaron Frand, Cody Sloan and Allen Theosky Rowe! Thank...

In today’s episode we’re joined by stage and screen actor James Seol, currently starring in the Broadway production of Come From Away, who shares such an in-depth conversation about the changes he’s seen in the entertainment industry throughout his career, the impact that films like Eternals and Shang-Chi would have had on him when he was a young actor, and how shows like Come From Away are contin...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! NEW EPISODES DAILY 12/20 - 12/23 Stage and screen actor Leah Harvey joins us on the show today, telling us all about their two-year journey with Apple TV+ sci fi drama FOUNDATION, where they play the badass Salvor Hardin, their thoughts on the possibility of eight total seasons of the series, and the impact that social media can have on young actors today. Thanks for tuning in, don...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! NEW EPISODES DAILY 12/20 - 12/23 In today’s episode we are joined by actress Mackenzie Lansing who played Brianna in the Emmy-winning HBO series Mare of Easttown and will appear opposite “Orange Is The New Black” star Elizabeth Rodriguez in the upcoming feature film ‘Allswell’. Mackenzie chats with us about working on the series before and during the pandemic, how she channeled her...