How We Role: A Podcast for Actors by Casting Networks

Submit a question! How do I find my actor brand? Does hearing actor brand make you cringe? What if it could make you feel empowered in your career instead?  Yes, "actor brand” can sound like a dirty phrase, but the truth is: we work in an industry built on perception and opinions, and your career benefits when you can get ahead of those. Director and Co-Founder of Reelarc Steven C. Schmidt jo...

Submit a question! Emmy-Winning Casting Director Julie Tucker (Netflix's The Beast in Me ) shares honest insights on how the entertainment industry is shifting and what golden acting advice remains true no matter what. The CD and teacher joins How We Role: a Podcast for Actors host Robert Peterpaul to chat self-tapes, survival jobs, and what actors can control right now in their career. In th...

Submit a question! Casting Director Tiffany Little Canfield of the prestigious Telsey Office has helped cast everything from the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-led WICKED films to Ryan Murphy’s chilling Netflix anthology MONSTER . She joins host and actor Robert Peterpaul to unpack what casting directors actually respond to— and why the best auditions stop trying to be “right” and start telling t...

Submit a question! Emmy-winning Casting Director Julie Schubert gets refreshingly candid and practical about how actors can raise their odds on booking high-stakes. On the heels of her new series Netflix’s The Diplomat , Schubert joins host Robert Peterpaul to unpack everything from self-tape habits that quietly cost roles to concrete ways to make co-star scenes work in your favor. In this episode...

Submit a question! The casting team behind Netflix's Nobody Wants is here to make sure "everybody" wants to cast you! Casting Directors Brett Greenstein and Collin Daniel join host and actor Robert Peterpaul to chat through what actually gets actors hired, from self-tape prep to how tiny choices can make a co-star role feel alive.  In this episode for actors, you’ll learn: • What “b...

Submit a question! What do TV casting directors actually want in a self-tape? We're scrubbing in with acclaimed Casting Directors Debbie Romano and Brett Benner of Romano/Benner Casting. From One Tree Hill to Scrubs to ABC's Scrubs revival to Apple TV’s Shrinking, these two are a true powerhouse pair.  Sitting down with host and actor Robert Peterpaul, they break down auditions from a ca...

Submit a question! How do you become a successful character actor? Emmy-nominated actor Jackie Hoffman joins How We Role to talk exactly that. Alongside host and actor Robert Peterpaul, Jackie reveals how to build a lasting career by trusting your instincts, protecting your comic timing, and showing up with the kind of energy people want on set and in the room. You've seen Jackie everywhere,...

Submit a question! Curtain up on movie musicals! Writer-Director Dave Solomon, whose work has spanned Disney's live action Beauty and the Beast movie to Broadway's Elf musical, joins host and actor Robert Peterpaul to discuss breaking into the wondrous genre, and what he's learned from titans like Dolly Parton and Wicked 's Jon M. Chu. 5, 6, 7, 8... This special episode covers:...

Submit a question! What's the best way for actors to work with casting? Casting Director and CGA President Thea McLeod joins How We Role to share practical advice on enhancing this collaboration in a digital age. Thea and host Robert Peterpaul talk mindset, self-tapes, notes, and the small professional choices that make you memorable for the right reasons. Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s mo...

Submit a question! How do you become a lead on a major network series? NBC Stumble star Jenn Lyon* joins host Robert Peterpaul to unpack what being number one on the call sheet and leading a cast with joy really means. This episode focuses on how actors can work their way up, covering: How making bold (and even odd) audition choices can lead to booking. Learning from incredible #1's like Juli...

Submit a question! How can actors collaborate with costume designers to fully bring a character to life and ground them in humanity onscreen? Hamnet’ s Oscar-nominated Costume Designer Malgosia Turzanska* answers this question and many more, alongside host and actor Robert Peterpaul, in How We Role's insightful season 2 premiere.  This special episode explores: • Vital lessons that actors can...

Submit a question! How We Role: A Podcast for Actors by Casting Networks is thrilled to announce that we're returning with brand new episodes, to inspire and empower creatives everywhere. In the meantime, please enjoy this re-release featuring acting advice from  Scandal star Tony Goldwyn. Tony Goldwyn ( One Battle After Another, Hacks , Ghost , Scandal , and Oppenheimer ) joins How We Role t...

Submit a question! Social Media Strategist for actors Heidi Dean unpacks five principles that turn social media into an acting career growth engine. Alongside actor and host Robert Peterpaul, Heidi reveals how creatives can have fun engaging online and make an impact without burning out. This episode covers: • How to grow your following on social media • New Instagram features that can up your net...

Submit a question! Want to know the key to grounding an acting performance in a heightened world? Emmy and Artios Award–winning Casting Director Suzanne Smith* (Resident Evil, Band of Brothers, and the Outlander universe) joins host Robert Peterpaul to explore the craft of acting truthfully in fantasy, horror, and period stories. Suzanne pulls back the curtain on what actually books roles: clean,...

Submit a question! Where is the best place to live as an actor? Join talent manager Natasha Matallana Marken (Rebel Creative)* as she sits down with host Robert Peterpaul to unpack how actors can choose the right home base for them in a self-tape world. From knowing when you're ready to weighing the positives and negatives of cities around the world, we got you covered. This episode explores:...

Submit a question! How do I make an acting demo reel? Join producer and Reelarc co-founder Guy Chachkes* as he answers this important industry question alongside actor and host Robert Peterpaul. They breakdown 3 golden rules for making an impact with your TV/Film demo reel, from nailing the structure to creating your own dazzling scenes.  This episode covers: • How to hook casting in the first 8 s...

Submit a question! Explore the ins and outs of actor networking with award-winning Casting Director Erica Jensen (Dickinson). The Calleri Jensen Davis-partner chats with host Robert Peterpaul about tangibles ways how actors can create meaningful industry connections through authentic interactions and genuine curiosity. This episode covers: • Digital first impressions and why they matter. • Authent...

Submit a question! Emmy-Nominated Casting Director Shaheen Baig sits down with host Robert Peterpaul to share her process for discovering raw talent and creating safe environments to thrive. Her acclaimed work on Netflix's Adolescence demonstrates how kindness, authenticity, and inclusivity can lead to extraordinary performances and productions. This episode covers: • Practical game-changing...

Submit a question! Rejection is part of an actor's journey, but renowned casting director Stephanie Klapper suggests we reframe how we think about it – not as a door slamming in our face, but as one color in the larger palette of our artistic experience. Join host Robert Peterpaul as he chats with the Casting Director about redefining rejection and staying motivated in the entertainment indus...

Submit a question! Tony Award-winning actress Lena Hall shares profound insights about the acting process, from combating self tape burnout to finding chemistry with lauded costars like Jon Hamm on Apple TV's YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS . Alongside host Robert Peterpaul, this episode covers: How cold reads can be a performer's secret weapon. Why external success (like her Tony award) ne...

Submit a question! Emmy-nominated Casting Director Seth Yanklewitz ( New Girl , The Hangover ) shares insights from his journey in Hollywood, blending wisdom from studio executive experience with his current return to independent casting at Yanklewitz-Pollack Casting . Alongside host Robert Peterpaul, Seth discusses his authentic casting approach for Hulu's Deli Boys , the importance of build...

Submit a question! This episode of "How We Role" features a candid conversation with Rose Rosen, a casting powerhouse with over 20 years of experience. Based in Tampa, Rose has cast hundreds of productions, including the iconic film Edward Scissorhands . Listeners will gain valuable insights into navigating the business of acting, as Rose shares five "golden guidelines" for bui...

Submit a question! Emmy-winning casting director Julie Schubert (Netflix's The Diplomat ) shares insights from her prolific career, offering actors a glimpse into what really happens behind the casting table. Alongside host Robert Peterpaul, the CD reminds us to focus on the joy. The episode covers: • How bringing your unique point of view to auditions can get you cast. • Why being kind and p...

Submit a question! Mic check! As a former Casting Director at Nickelodeon and the founder of DPD Casting, Danielle shares her expertise on everything from the importance of training and finding an agent, to debunking common voiceover misconceptions (hint: it's all about the acting!). She also dives into the technical necessities of a home setup, the evolving impact of AI in the industry and h...

Submit a question! Take 3 Talent Agency 's Michele Cavallero shares her expertise on how actors can secure film and television representation. She joins How We Role with host Robert Peterpaul to discuss all the intricacies of signing with an agent and creating a healthy career together. The episode covers: • How to be ready to secure representation that works for you. • The #1 thing she looks...