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Work & Luck | Rich Ting interview on acting, Warrior, and Bolo's twin? Rich Ting kicked off 2021 and our 2nd Season with a conversation on HBO Max's Warrior (Spoilers!!), his martial arts background, his sports upbringing, and the importance of hard work and a little bit of luck. We also learned about what may happen in Season 3 (here's hoping!). Follow Rich on IG - https://www.instagram.com/r...

The Journey | Amy Louise Pemberton interview on acting, Legends, and being a triple threat The multi-talented Amy stops by to cheer me up with her Christmas spirit, Gideon like thoughtfulness, and stories of overcoming personal obstacles. What a joy it was to speak with her, I know you'll love it! Amy's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1683343 Follow Amy on IG - https://www.instagram.com/missamy...

The Mayor | Langley Kirkwood interview on acting, Warrior, and why it sucks getting older The good guy Langley (complete opposite from Mr. Buckley) stops by to discuss Warrior, apologize to Joanna's Penny on Buckley's behalf, get into the behind the scenes stuff, talk acting, ironman, and getting older. Great conversation with a lovely person! Langley's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456810 F...

Flying | Joanna Vanderham interview on acting, Warrior, and swapping ghost stories Had such a lovely conversation with Jo who plays Penny Blake on Cinemax Warrior. We talked all about the show including what affect Joanna had on certain types of scenes in Season 2, who's to blame for all the calamities in Season 2 :), and what she would want to see in Season 3 (hoping). We also talked shop (acting...

Right Intention | Perry Yung interview on acting, Warrior, heritage, and seeing the big picture Had an amazing time speaking with Perry about all things life and Warrior. Discussed Father Jun, thoughts on upcoming (hopefully!!!) seasons and where the show can go. Very interesting to hear his educated perspective on history of the show and his ancestors. Lovely man and a lovely conversation. Perry'...

Breakfast with Ed | Ed Asner interview on acting, activism, life, and being one pound away I had a chance to have a conversation with Ed. It wasn't as much of an interview as it was just an opportunity to chat with an actor and person I hold much admiration for. A number of things came out which I wasn't aware of including some off the bat. We talk about his life, career, auditions, people he work...

Be Happy Now | Kim Rhodes interview on acting, Supernatural, and being yourself Kim stops by for a fun chat about her life and acting experiences. We cover a few of her favorite sayings :), how much she adores auditioning (not), what kind of acting fuels her, and what she is doing now. Colorful language used...and well! Kim's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722476 Follow Kim on IG - https://ww...

Stay Committed | Kieran Bew interview on acting, Warrior, fencing, and what he keeps in his boots Incredibly talented and lovely Kieran sits down to discuss his role of Bill on Cinemax's Warrior, his acting journey, his lessons learned by watching Mark Rylance, his (and mine) love for fencing and accents, and where the intensity he brings to so many characters comes from. Really enjoyed this conve...

Acting with Gala | Galadriel Stineman interview on acting, tennis, and her master class The lovely Galadriel stops by to discuss her acting approach and method, her auditioning process, her roles in The Middle & This is Us, her upbringing in Cinci (lol), and her upcoming master class that all of you should check out below! Master Class - https://www.actingwithgala.com and use code LOVE50 for $...

Agent of Change | Reggie Watkins interview on acting, Call of Duty, football, and Valley of Change Reggie stops by for a wide ranging discussion on his acting journey, his non-profit organization Valley of Change, his role on Call of Duty that just came out, my Bears sucking, his work with Russell Hornsby and Chadwick Boseman, and the change he sees that is sorely needed in our world. Reggie's IMD...

Good Drama | Radina Drandova interview on acting, filming Host, and appreciation for the craft Radina stops by to discuss the filming of Host using Zoom during the quarantine in 2020, her love of the craft of acting, her approach, the challenges of being Eastern European in the industry, her actor boyfriend and friend of the show Alan Emrys, and her preference for dramatic roles. Radina's IMDb - h...

Just Breathe | Lisa Berry interview on acting, self love, mindfulness, and points of focus The wonderful Lisa stops by for a discussion on how actors and non-actors can use meditation and breathing to achieve any results. She shares her acting process, her prep, as well as what it took to make the hard changes needed in her life. I highly recommend watching, taking notes and applying her practical...

Acting Grit | Gigi Gustin interview on acting, horror films, and overcoming life's obstacles Gigi stops by to discuss her passion for acting and gets candid about life's twists and turns. She shares how a chance click lead to her winning Season 2 of American Grit and how she used that as a spring board for her move to LA. We talk about typecasting and experiences of being a beautiful young actress...

The Essence | Patricia Contreras interview on acting, diversity, and acceptance of oneself Pat stops by to discuss her love of acting, growing up in Florida, first theatrical experience, overcoming personal belief obstacles, helping others, and serving her essence. Patricia's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10605280 Patricia's site - https://www.patriciamcontreras.com Follow her on IG - https:/...

Truth Seeker | Chen Tang interview on acting, Warrior, and seeing the World through his eyes Chen stops by to discuss all things Cinemax's Warrior and his role of Hong. We also go through his journey from Japan to China to US, his view on life, his acting approach, and his unique perspective on life. I was a big fan of Chen's work and after this I am a bigger fan of Chen's character. Check it out!...

Stay True | Bobby Del Rio interview on acting, writing, and being who you are Bobby stops by to discuss the things learned during his acting journey, his travels, the difficulties he faced, and his appreciation for Chicago's finest pizza - Giordano's! Check it out! Bobby's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0215816 Follow Bobby on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bobman Bobby's film - https://www.ama...

Go by Feel | Matthew Dennis Lewis interview on acting, The Queen's Gambit, and muay thai Had a really fun chat with Matt about his role on Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, his acting journey, the pro's and con's of being an acting twin, having the same name as a Harry Potter actor, and martial arts. Check it out! Watch The Queen's Gambit - https://www.netflix.com/title/80234304 Matt's IMDb - https://...

The Optimist | Pancho Demmings interview on acting, NCIS, and rolling with life's punches The soft-spoken Pancho sits down for a look through his life's journey from MN to Chicago and then LA. Eternal optimism and kind nature has served him well throughout his chosen acting career dealing with all sorts of turbulence. We talk NCIS, we talk acting approach, and we talk martial arts. I really enjoye...

Determination | June Squibb interview on acting, forgetting yourself on set, and never giving up The incomparable June sits down with me to discuss her acting journey, her path from southern Illinois to Cleveland to New York, her stage life until 1990 when at age 60 she told her agent she wants to do some on-screen projects, her Oscar nomination for Nebraska at age 84, her work with the biggest an...

Acting Vows | Janina Elkin interview on acting, The Queen's Gambit, and being seriously grateful Janina stops by for a discussion of her role on Netflix's The Queen's Gambit as Borgov's wife, her acting journey from Kiev to Berlin, her passion for dance, and her never-ending love of acting with which she renews her vows yearly. Great conversation with a wonderful actress. Watch The Queen's Gambit...

On Guard | Mark Pellegrino & Andrew Rossow interview on The Guardian Project and Cyberbullying Mark and Andrew stop by to discuss their new initiative aimed at stopping cyberbullying called The Guardian Project. Fascinating discussion on how they got started, their goals, and how they plan to achieve success. Definitely worth a watch. Support them - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theguar...

Trust Your Instinct | Erica Arvold interview on casting, Arvold Warner Studio, and poignant points Erica stops by for a discussion on how she keeps her incredibly busy schedule in check, her acting methodology, things that all actors need to know when they audition, and answers the casting questions all of us want to know. Erica's site - https://www.arvold.com Erica's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/n...

Be Your Own Box | Trevor Roberts interview on acting, Helstrom, and Hamilton in the shower Trevor stops by to discuss his role in Marvel's Helstrom (Spoilers warning), his various roles from Psych to Altered Carbon to Travelers, the acting approach, and which is his favorite Broadway shower song to sing. Trevor's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0731648 Watch Helstrom - https://www.hulu.com/seri...

Act of Motivation | Hamza Fouad interview on acting, Helstrom, and finding one's way Hamza stops by to discuss his new Hulu Marvel show Helstrom, his role, the secrecy of the filming process and the coolest thing he experienced during it. We also dive into his acting journey starting in Africa and progressing through Toronto to Vancover. Great conversation filled with Hamza's heart and uplifting s...

Help & Entertain | Brooke Ishibashi interview on Be An #ArtsHero, acting, and creative alchemy Brooke joined me for a great discussion of Be An Arts Hero, her rich entertainment heritage, finding what you love, martial arts, and her approach to acting and life. Great conversation I have really enjoyed and I know you will too! Be An #Artshero website - https://beanartshero.com Get the numbers -...