The Line Podcast

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A podcast for working crew and creatives in the entertainment industry. Hosted by talent agent, Steve Jacob and actor, John Kassir. It's about the talent, it's about the creative, it's about the business in general. It's about how crafts people navigate an increasingly difficult business landscape, both above and below the line. Steve and John will cover the news in entertainment and interview guests, all with an eye on how it pertains to the working crew person or actor. The goal is to survive in the business and make a living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Advertising, Voice Engine, and The Pancake 09.04.2024 46:23

In this episode we will examine 2 news stories. The first, Magna's new ad spend forecast for 2024 and how it'll affect TV commercial productions. The second, OpenAI's Voice Engine and it's affect on VO Actors. Kassir and Steve will then have a chat with Keythe Farley (VO actor and director) about the effects of AI on Voice Actors. Lastly, Cap will fight for bathroom privileges. Keythe Farley websi...

Motivation Have No Much Of? 02.04.2024 7:41

This week we have a mini-episode. It's Steve's essay on motivation. Listen here or read it over on his substack, Agent on the Loose . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Pickle? 26.03.2024 49:47

Steve & John chat about Suits LA shooting in Vancouver and the UK Self Taping Scandal involving IAM and their client Mark Barrett. John and Steve then talk with Grip and Industry activist Danny Stephens about the possibility of IA and Teamster strikes as they negotiate their contracts. Lastly, Danny teaches Cap about being a dolly grip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Welcome to The Line! 13.03.2024 44:07

In this very first episode, hosts Steve Jacob and John Kassir introduce the podcast and themselves. Steve, John, and producer Cap will chat about Tyler Perry's remarks on Sora from OpenAI and the possibility of a third strike in the industry. John and Steve will talk with talent agent, Trevor Kossack about giving constructive feedback to artists. Steve and John will then wrap things up by Quizzing...