That Actor Couple

Jesse and Candace Malinowski celebrate 6 years of marriage, then break down two scams targeting actors right now: a manager who invoiced his own client $750 for AI-written ebooks, and fake casting directors impersonating award winners to steal $3,000 in phony SAG fees. That Actor Couple from Get Scene Studios shares the red flags, why you should never pay your reps beyond commission, and the takea...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down getting cut from a Miles Teller scene, decode SAG's $150/month YouTube contract, and reveal their celebrity hall pass picks. This That Actor Couple AMA from Get Scene Studios also covers IMDb strategy for working actors, vertical audition framing, residual math on national commercials, and Candace's new 5-inch heel boundary on set. Join Our Newslette...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down a slow audition week on That Actor Couple — including the $3,000 precision-driving job that started as a fun gift, the "special skills trap," and whether verticals belong on your acting resume. Get Scene Studios delivers three working-actor shows a week from the Atlanta market, with real takeaways on booking, mindset, and surviving the dry spells.

Jesse and Candace Malinowski of Get Scene Studios get honest about whether SAG membership is still worth it, why going fi-core may not hurt your career, and the regional contract quietly cutting Atlanta actor pay from $10K to under $1K. Plus the truth about who really profits when a movie clears $250 million, and the special-skill trap costing actors money — from That Actor Couple, the working-act...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski get real on this episode of That Actor Couple, breaking down a rate negotiation where Jesse asked nearly double and lost the job, plus an honest look at spicy vertical and micro-drama roles, boundaries on set, and finding your "chili pepper level." From Get Scene Studios, the home of the #1 Southeast actor podcast, this is the unfiltered side of building an a...

Jesse Malinowski breaks down the moment he realized a nationally running commercial paid him $3,000 when it should have been closer to $30,000 — and what that means for his SAG membership going forward. On Get Scene Studios'  That Actor Couple , Candace opens up about booking out due to injury, and Jesse walks through the exact no-fluff email every actor should send their agent when life gets...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski get real on Get Scene's That Actor Couple — tackling the TV credit myth that's keeping actors stuck, why asking "am I where I should be?" is the wrong question entirely, and how to actually audition with your partner without it destroying your relationship. Jesse also opens up about an audition he's not sure he should even submit. Got a burning qu...

Jesse Malinowski went a full month without a film/TV audition and reveals exactly what he did instead of emailing his agent in a panic — including the one move that got his representation excited again. Meanwhile, Candace breaks down what it actually costs you to film three vertical projects back to back with 19 pages of dialog a day, and why the actors getting quietly labeled "bad" on s...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down Candace's brutal 5-week vertical run including a 90-page dialog role, why she turned down a low-budget feature audition, and the big community news that AMT (Atlanta Models & Talent / Jason Lockhart) just launched a dedicated Verticals Department. Plus Jesse's $1,100 residual check, his San Diego hosting gig, and a takeaway every working actor ne...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski unpack her 8-for-8 vertical film booking streak, a near-$9K month on back-to-back shoots, and why she had to turn down a commercial booking mid-run. This episode of That Actor Couple on Get Scene Unscripted also tackles Georgia's $2.2 billion film reality, the on-set habit that's quietly killing actor careers, and the mindset shift that's actually booking w...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down a wild actor week — Candace wraps one vertical and starts another the next day, turns down 2 commercials, and books a boundary-pushing role most actors would refuse, while Jesse reveals why he fired his New York agent after 13 months and just 1 audition. Tune into That Actor Couple from Get Scene Studios for the real behind-the-scenes of building acting care...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down Candace's latest booking streak, including a straight-to-callback, first refusal, and why she's loving verticals more than network roles, plus a bold story about an actor friend who turned down a SAG voiceover to protect her non-union income. This episode of That Actor Couple from Get Scene Studios is a must-watch for Southeast actors weighing the SA...

Most actors think they’re showcasing themselves… but they’re actually doing the opposite. In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candace break down a mistake they’re seeing over and over again — actors choosing scenes that don’t actually highlight them. Coming straight from a recent in-person workshop, they dive into:Why having fewer lines can quietly kill your impactHow actors accidental...

From self-tapes in a hotel room to Zoom callbacks in the middle of the ocean — this is the reality of a working actor. In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candace break down what it actually looks like to balance life and career — including filming auditions while traveling, navigating tight turnaround times, and knowing when to say yes… and when to say no. They also dive into real act...

In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candace break down a controversial actor strategy: why Jesse doesn’t like booking out with his agent. Many actors automatically send their agents their unavailable dates. But Jesse explains why he prefers staying open for submissions and handling conflicts later. They also talk about:• Candace filming a vertical series for four days• Her first time d...

In this episode of  That Actor Couple , Jesse and Candace talk about something that books you more work — and it’s not talent. It’s reliability. Candace shares how booking a vertical in less than 24 hours came down to something deeper than performance. It came down to trust. In this episode: How Candace booked a vertical in under 24 hours Why relationships matter more than ego Why showing up prepa...

Actors say they want momentum. Actors say they want strategy. Actors say they want to level up. But what happens after they get the advice? In this episode of  That Actor Couple , Jesse and Candace Malinowski talk about why actors stay stuck — not because they lack information, but because they hesitate to act on it. They cover: Why actors ask multiple people for the same advice The fear behind “j...

This week on That Actor Couple, Jesse turns down an audition… only to get it sent to him again. What followed was a lesson in ownership, confidence, and creative bravery. We talk about: • Why callbacks aren’t about “good vs bad” • What casting is actually testing in the room • When to take a note — and when to take ownership • The power of gratitude on your journey No one can be you better than yo...

In this episode of  That Actor Couple , Jesse and Candace Malinowski talk about a part of the acting journey that rarely gets discussed:  finding momentum during the mundane weeks . They break down how most progress doesn’t come from big bookings or exciting wins — it comes from  showing up consistently  when the work feels repetitive, quiet, or uninspiring. Jesse shares how sitting in on a headsh...

In this episode of  That Actor Couple , Jesse and Candace Malinowski talk honestly about something many actors struggle with:  being called in over and over for the same shows . Jesse shares that he’s auditioned for the same series dozens of times across multiple seasons and explains why that repetition isn’t a failure — it’s evidence that casting trusts you and sees your range. Candace challenges...

In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candace Malinowski talk honestly about slow weeks, inconsistent auditions, and why actors should stop judging their careers in short time frames. Jesse shares that he had no auditions this week and explains why that was actually a positive thing, given other professional commitments. Together, they break down why looking at your acting career in thre...

In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down a powerful lesson for actors: trying to move faster can actually slow your career down. Using a real-life analogy from Jesse’s recent agility competition with Maverick, they talk about how rushing, overloading yourself with auditions, and chasing volume can lead to mistakes, burnout, and missed opportunities. The convers...

In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candace reflect on a surprising realization from the past year: not setting goals led to more fulfillment, growth, and career momentum than ever before. Candace explains why traditional goal-setting didn’t work for her, how being overly committed to outcomes created guilt and burnout, and why following energy instead of obligation changed everything....

In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candice Malinowski record from vacation and break down a very real acting question: why do working actors keep saying yes—even when it’s inconvenient? They talk through recent auditions, self-taping while traveling, booking voiceover work, and the mindset shift that comes from experience. The conversation covers why “it’s slow” is often a limiting be...

In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candice Malinowski have an honest conversation about why so many actors burn out—and what actually creates longevity in an acting career. They talk openly about:Turning auditions down (and when it actually makes sense)Why slow periods can be healthy and necessaryThe pressure actors feel to be “full-time actors”Why financial stability matters more tha...