Pretend Worlds Real People

"It's super important to find a way to push your yourself beyond the entrapment of the ego." We’re back in the office for our first in-person interview of 2022. Jason Coviello found a talent for performance while dancing under a pier during an MTV Summer Special. A natural athlete in his childhood, he never thought about pursuing the arts in the slightest. But following a tragedy during his colleg...

“Never give up.”   New York based Actress and Producer, Jennifer Plotzke always knew she wanted to perform. Growing up between Jersey City and Chicago, she spent most of her time in theater groups well into college. With her eyes set on furthering her career in Film/TV, Jennifer made the leap to The Big Apple. Years later, she’s worked on incredible television shows like The Blacklist and The Sex...

“Do not be afraid.”   We’re bringing you an exclusive episode from the beautiful city of Sante Fe, New Mexico as Roger Ivens joins PWRP! Roger has spent the last few years of his life dedicated to full time acting, but with that, he brings a lifetime of adventures and experiences. Having grown up all over the world, he found theater in Glasgow just as he began a successful rugby career. Years late...

“Know this is what you’ve gotta do, and just keep going.”   This week’s guest has embodied a plethora of colorful characters across several streaming platforms in shows like: Fargo, Upload, Woke, and Resident Alien. Canadian-born Actor, Elizabeth Bowen, always knew she belonged in the performing arts. After years of improv and theater, she graduated from acting school with her sights set on buildi...

“It’s important to talk to people in the industry.”   Caution: Laughs are abound in this week’s episode! Stranger Things star and Atlanta based actress, Regina Ting Chen, joins PWRP just in time for the premiere of Volume Two. Having grown up as a theatrical kid, Regina always had a wild imagination. This would eventually lead to a successful modeling career, then a quick pivot into acting. She sh...

“Don’t let someone else’s experiences color your own.”   Kelsey Edwards is an L.A. based Actor, Musician, and Content Creator who returned to this crazy business shortly after college. Looking back on her performative upbringing on stage and camera, she left corporate America behind to pursue her love of the arts. Join us as Kelsey talks about her move to Los Angeles, Working in different regions,...

"Go where you feel you're at your best."   Alex Barima is a Vancouver-based Actor with over ten years in the industry, with appearances in: The Exorcist, Riverdale, The 100, and Resident Alien. Over the last ten years, he's maintained a rigorous work ethic while developing a wonderful career in both on-camera and voice acting. He shares his upbringing in Montreal, horrible jobs, love of voice perf...

“Pack your own snacks and take care of yourself.”   This week’s guest has always had a knack for performance, even if she didn’t know it growing up. Sara Tomko is an L.A. based Actor, Producer, and Poet who cut her teeth on shows like Sneaky Pete, The Leftovers, Once Upon a Time; before her breakout role in Resident Alien. She chats with Tyler about her calling in Los Angeles (despite an eye for N...

"Write the movie you wanna see the most."   Danny Bilson is a legendary Writer, Director, and Producer with over forty years in the industry. With works ranging from film and television, to video games, his resume is filled with a plethora of unique stories. His most recognized credit being The Rocketeer (1991), of which he co-wrote and adapted with long time co-writer, Paul De Meo. Danny highligh...

"Work smart, not hard."   Anthony Molinari is an Actor, Stunt Performer, and Stunt Coordinator with over twenty years of experience in the industry. After college, he pursued his dream of becoming a teacher and absolutely loved it; but inspiration from a student would lead him to a stunt school in Seattle. Months later, he moved to L.A. with a dream and hasn't looked back. Anthony has not only cre...

Troy Baker   “Never be the one they are waiting on.”   If you’ve had access to a game console or a television in the last twenty years, you’ve heard the limitless voice talents of this week’s guest. Troy Baker is a Voice Actor and Musician known for games like The Last of Us, Bioshock Infinite, and the Arkham game series. This episode ventures away from your traditional interview structure towards...

“Love what you do enough that you don’t care about success.”   If you’re a fan of stand up comedy or gut busting television shows, you’ve witnessed the immense talent of this week’s guest, Alice Wetterlund. With the drive and determination to be a performer at a young age, she found her footing during an Improv class after college. Through a combination of Open Mic Nights and Improv shows, Alice c...

“Having an outlet that’s your own is so important.”   Lucie Guest is an Actor, Director, and Writer who has crafted an incredible career on both sides of the camera. Her immense talent for story telling placed her as one of the Top Ten Filmmakers to Watch in 2017! She joins PWRP to chat about her experiences working throughout the pandemic, spiritual awakenings in Bali, and sending VHS short films...

“If you love it, stick with it.”   This week’s guest is Texas raised Skater turned Actor, Akie Kotabe. With limited experience, he left his Computer Science major behind to pursue his dream of acting on camera. This life changing transition led to him teaching English in Japan, finding a second home in England, and embodying characters alongside some of the most prolific artists in the world. You...

“It is most important to be unapologetically yourself.”   We’re headed to the American Southwest as Tyler sits down with Actor, Writer, Artist, and Musician; Tabatha Shaun. You may have initially seen them in the 2014 cult hit, The Guest, but Tabatha has built a fantastic resume in the years since. Most notably appearing in episodes of Better Call Saul, Preacher, Godless, and Crash. Here they shar...

“The more you know who you are, the further you’ll go.”   This week, Meredith Garretson of Resident Alien and The Offer, joins the PWRP crew! A Musical Theatre fan from a young age, Meredith bounced around varying departments during college until she found her calling in acting. Since her graduation from Tisch in 2017, she’s manifested an incredible career that shows no signs of slowing down. Tune...

“Stay curious.”   Sit down with the PWRP crew with this week’s guest, Maria Sten! You may recognize her from her breakout role as Jillian in Channel Zero: The Dream Door,  Liz Tremayne in Swamp Thing, or Francis Neagley in Reacher. Maria shares her journey from professional dancer to diving headfirst into acting. Utilizing her free time to travel around the world to some of the most remote destina...

“Don’t take rejection personally.”   This week’s guest has taken the arts industry head on for the last ten years. Jarreau Benjamin is a Manchester-based actor, writer, and producer who caught the acting bug by helping a friend with an audition tape. Since then, he’s left his football roots behind to pursue the craft. Catch him in the upcoming reboot, Jeepers Creepers: Reborn!   SHOUTOUTS & PROMOT...

“Know why you’re doing it.”   Strap in as we hop across the Atlantic to chat with Georgia Goodman, seen most recently in in Uncharted and Master of None. Having grown up all over the world and accrued her Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Georgia was on the fast track for her Master's. But her love for acting made the call and launched her into a global adventure working on some amazing projects. Le...

“Live your life.”   Jessica Matten is an actress, producer, and social activist of Red River Metis-Cree descent; best known for her roles in Frontier, Tribal, The Empty Man, and Burden of Truth. She’s also set to star in AMC’s upcoming series, Dark Winds. Jessica has spent her life promoting positive awareness and creating new opportunities in First Nations communities around Canada. Through film,...

“Take as much pride in whatever position it is you’re currently doing, and trust that it is an important step for where you need to go.”   Where in the world is Natasha Walford? PWRP is joined by the nomadic Producer, Writer, and Assistant Director during production of Guardian’s of the Galaxy Vol. III! Having cut her teeth on various projects in Australia with a hunger for more, Natasha moved to...

“You have to stay really persistent.”   We’re back in the writer’s room this week with Cait Duffy! With the constant hunger to write and create from a young age, she took the big leap to Los Angeles after college. Steadily finding work as a Production Assistant, with shows such as American Gladiators and Scorpion under her belt. Her rigorous work ethic soon paid off when she was hired on as a writ...

“Listen to others when you have a chance to speak.”   Have you ever thought about leaving your corporate job to tackle the entertainment industry? This week’s guest gave the finger to corporate America to pursue her dream of performing. Nicole C. Page is an L.A. based actress, model, and performer who dove into the industry full time following a spiritual awakening in the jungles of South America....

Live from Youtube!   Steph and Tyler reunite with the fantastic Adelle Drahos for PWRP's first ever live stream! Adelle is joined by her LARPer co-stars: Adetinpo Thomas (Black Lightning), Robert Walker Branchaud (The Walking Dead), and Clayton English (A.P. Bio), to chat about their experiences on Hawkeye, 2022 so far, and play a game of Co-Star Trivia!

“Set a goal and attack it with everything you’ve got.”   The occasional scrape or bruise can happen to anyone. But for stunt performers, a scrape is a light day on the job. Spencer Thomas has spent his career putting his body on the line for the perfect shot. Always looking to learn more and further develop his skills. Since 2017, he’s worked consistently as John Cena’s stunt double, with the scar...