Let's Dive In with Allen Vaysberg

Fighting Grace | Jenny Grace Makholm interview on Be An #ArtsHero, acting, and overcoming obstacles Jenny stops by to discuss the organization she has co-founded Be An Arts Hero advocating on our behalf for the Arts industry. We dive into it, why it's important, how they are getting through, and why it will work. We talk acting shop and also about overcoming personal trauma and how Jenny dealt wit...

In the Moment | Ptolemy Slocum interview on acting, improv, West World, and being present The storm that is Ptolemy swooped in for an acting sit down that I will need to re-watch a few times to catch all of the amazing technical acting wisdom that he possesses. If you're an acting nerd you will LOVE this discussion. In addition to talking shop we also discuss Westworld, The Wire, Improv, etc. Ptol...

Perfect Fit | Joshua Turchin interview on acting, writing, new musical, and why teens can do it all The delightful and multi-talented Joshua stops by to discuss his new musical The Perfect Fit which will be LIVE in concert November 15 at 7pm EST, his acting journey, lessons learned, his The Early Night Show, and who he had the hardest time interviewing because he is such a huge fan :). Stay tuned...

Use The Fear | Bo Martynowska interview on acting, fitting in, and loving change The ever-lovely Bo stops by for a wide ranging discussion on her acting journey, the role her cultural background played in her development, her parts in The Umbrella Academy, Designated Survivor, and V-Wars, her love of change (hair and in general :) ), and a deep dive into her acting process. Fascinating and fun con...

Skin on Words | Casey Sander interview on acting, his 40 years in LA, and trusting your instinct Casey sits down to share his wisdom, his journey from professional baseball into acting, many lessons learned, actors he admired such as Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, his love for the craft, and how people (including myself) think he looks like Christopher Lloyd. Great interview filled with so much wisdom....

Go For It | Matt Meinsen interview on acting, Madam Secretary, and pursuing what you love Matt stops by as he and I sleeptalk (morning after the election) about his acting journey of choosing family first and finally getting to acting 20 years later, how background work got him on Madam Secretary, his incredible experiences with Téa, his stand in work for Vince Vaughn, and lessons learned. Matt's...

Fear Breaker | Maria-Elena Laas interview on acting, Warrior, Vida, and moving forward Maria stops by to discuss her role of Vega and her time on Cinemax's Warrior (love the show!!!), her role of Cruz on Vida and why the experiences there were of importance, her having fun with Rob Schneider on The Hot Chick, and many other topics including diversity in our industry. Maria-Elena's IMDb - https://w...

Sunshine Moon | Hannah Kepple interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and life in the spotlight Ray of sunshine Hannah stops by on Election Day as my 100th guest (yay) to discuss Cobra Kai, her acting experiences on set, how her life changed since Netflix took over the show, importance of mental health, and what's next. I am over the Moon (see what I did there....) with Hannah and you will be too after wa...

Football Mindset | Mark McKinnon interview on acting, BET, right way to propose, and staying focused Mark stops by to discuss his acting journey, his amazing proposal to Brittney, why he chose acting over football, his numerous projects, his acting school, and how it feels to play the roles of law enforcement in the current climate. Mark's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4695210 Mark's Acting S...

To Act & Protect | Michael Devine interview on acting, The Undoing, and pursuit of his acting dreams Michael stops by to discuss his unconventional path to acting success, his career as a police officer, 9/11, working with Nicole Kidman & Hugh Grant on HBO's The Undoing, Bollywood dancing in Limitless, specific acting techniques and how to adjust them to the specific shot, and his passion...

100th Episode Celebration Special Celebration time! This is our 100th episode and I have gathered the 5 people who have been most influential to our success to thank them in person. Michael Kostroff, Sugith Varughese, Steve Bernstein, Thomas Kopache, and Austin Basis. Watch it for the thanks, watch it for the discussion after and hear their wisdom on all things acting! Watch Transplant - https://w...

Kind & Courageous | Madison Shamoun interview on acting, travel, and being an old soul Madison stops by to discuss her burgeoning acting career, her first experiences on set of Black-ish, her approach to acting, her travel abroad, her eclectic taste in music, and how she wishes to be remembered. Madison's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10035829 Follow Madison on IG - https://www.instagram....

Repetitions & Abstractions | Stacy Keach interview on acting, his life, and never-ending curiosity Mr. Keach stops by to share his acting approach, his lessons learned, why he loves Shakespeare, how to get into character, how to have a successful career, and how he wishes to be remembered. He also played piano. I am grateful and humbled to have had the opportunity to speak with Stacy. Stacy's...

Don't Overthink It | Kevin L Johnson interview on acting, Ozark, Laura Linney, and crying on cue Kevin stops by to discuss with me how the acting "sausage is made" including working with national treasure Laura Linney, whether Jason Bateman is a kind of guy to kick someone in the nethers, how to cry on cue (or make it seem like you did). He also shares the reality of a working actor's life such as...

Seriously Silly | Tamra Meskimen interview on The Acting Center, Improv, and tea with Tamra Tamra stops by for my tea with her and discuss her acting school and how they are different, her silly household filled with laughter, her hubby Jim and his many voices, the importance of improv, and why she will always act. Tamra's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1887575 Her acting school - https://thea...

Sense of Joy | Geoff Gustafson interview on acting, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Hallmark, & gratitude Geoff stops by to discuss his work on Signed, Sealed, Delivered and the lessons learned there. We also get into a conversation about Once Upon A Time and Stealthy, Psych the Musical, and Hot Tub Time Machine. Life intermixed with acting discussion and sprinkled tid bits made this a very enjoyab...

Just be You | Mara Marini interview on acting, improv, Parks & Rec, and Schitt's Creek Mara stops by to discuss her acting journey away from snow in Canada to L.A., how Amy Poehler thought Mara was funny and kept writing her in on Parks & Rec, why she is called "One Take Mara" , getting to play on Schitt's, and the importance of trust in yourself. Mara's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm...

Strong Values | Elise Robertson interview on acting, directing, Jason Bateman, and making choices Elise stops by to discuss her acting journey through the EPA (yes that one), Tim Burton, and horror indies. She shares a great story from the set of Arrested Development dealing with Jason Bateman. She also dives into what her acting approach is and how to make strong choices based on character's valu...

Staying Present | Mike Pniewski interview on acting, Madam Secretary, Spaceballs, and work ethic Mike stops by to discuss his work on Madam Secretary (Gordon), the keys to his acting longevity, his work with Mel Brooks on Spaceballs, his move to Atlanta, commercials, coaching, and the importance of staying present Mike's site - https://mikepniewski.com Mike's coaching - https://www.acttowin.com Mi...

Great Spice | Mark Harelik interview on acting, Seinfeld, writing, and Jewish immigration experience Mark stops by to discuss the two types of successful acting careers, why he is the spice that makes it eatable, his acting approach, his family's Jewish immigration experience, and his admiration for Annette Bening. Mark's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0362862 Follow Mark on Twitter - https://...

Part of the Group | Tina Arning interview on acting, Tacoma FD, Raymond, and moving forward Tina stops by to discuss her acting journey through our beloved shows such as Everybody Loves Raymond, Modern Family, and Tacoma FD. She shares her acting approach, how improv fits in, the actors she encountered, having babies, and what's next in her career. Fun interview that's filled with acting takeaways...

Trying Things On | Francis Jue interview on acting, Madam Secretary, and doing what you love Francis and I started our pre-show chat and forgot to actually "start" the show. So here it is with delayed welcomes, honesty and all. This is a great episode to watch to see a life and process of a wonderful actor and a human being. If you're a fan of Madam Secretary on which Francis recurred then you're...

Water the Flowers | Natalie Krill interview on acting, meditation, career choices, and staying true Natalie and I engaged in a wide ranging conversation that dealt with her acting journey as well as specific choices, how Below her Mouth was a challenge to grow, how playing Willa on Wynonna Earp was invigorating and tough, the role of meditation and spiritual practice in her life, and how she views...

Asking Questions | Magda Apanowicz interview on life, acting, struggles, & the need to keep growing Magda rocks...boom. What a fascinating and wonderful person and her and I could have kept talking for many hours (here's a part of our conversation). There were so many topics we covered as we went through the shows that she has been on (Travelers, Continuum, Supernatural), personal struggles, m...

Billie Happy | Billie Shepard interview on her book and her approach to acting, speaking, and life Billie stops by to discuss her wonderful book The Billie Shepard Presentation Method: Why an Acting Teacher Holds the Key to Greater Influence, Happier Customers, and Better Relationships. We also discuss her acting methods and how they translate to the corporate world. She details her experiences in...