Rachel Mathieu

The Making It Show

Arts EN ↓ 6 episodes

A podcast about what it really takes to “make it” in entertainment, told by the people figuring it out. Hear creatives across entertainment share what's working for them, what's not, and how they're making things happen for their careers in an ever-changing landscape. Episodes out bi-weekly on Wednesdays.

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Rachel Mathieu

Episodes

6. Building a Flexible Day Job as an Actor, Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, and the London Acting Scene with Christie Griffin 08.07.2026 37:07

Have you ever wondered what it's like to switch markets as an actor? In this episode, I chat with actor Christie Griffin about the differences in acting in London vs. LA, putting up a show at the world's largest theatre festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, and building a full flexible day job. Christie's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christie_griffin

5. TV Development at Paramount, The Path to Becoming a Creative Executive, and Strategic Networking with Noelle Brimble 24.06.2026 34:27

Ever wondered what it means to be a Creative Executive or to work in 'development'? In this episode, I chat with executive assistant Noelle Brimble Stanbridge about her path working her way up through the film development pipeline, getting her dream job at Paramount, and the networking strategies she uses that actually work. Noelle's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nstanbridge

4. The Craft of Virtual Production, Creating The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, and Applying for Short Films Grants with Ella Roberts 10.06.2026 41:12

Interested in the ever-evolving world of virtual production? In this episode, I chat with creative technologist and filmmaker Gabrielle (Ella) Roberts about working on a volume for Avatar: The Last Airbender, developing AI tools to create the Wizard of Oz at The Sphere, and her most recent short film funded through the Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media. Ella's links: Instagram: https://www...

3. Building a Social Media Audience, Working in Casting as an Actor, and Making Your Self Tapes Stand Out with Jay Ellis 27.05.2026 45:34

Curious about the impact of a social media audience on an acting career? In this episode, I chat with actor, writer, and content creator Jay Ellis about working in casting as an actor, developing his comedic voice and social media presence, and standing out in your self tapes. Jay's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/still_jellis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@still_jellis

2. How to get into CalArts' Character Animation Program, Classes for Working Artists, and Making Live Action Projects as an Animator with Lee Witz 13.05.2026 28:26

Ever wondered how to get into CalArts' prestigious character animation program? In this episode, I chat with storyboard artist, art director, and writer Lee Witz about his application process and education at CalArts, his career and continued education as a storyboard artist, and his venture into making a live action short as an animator. Lee's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...

1. What to Do if You Bomb, LA Comedy Venues, and Starting a Podcast with Elke Thoms 29.04.2026 46:41

Ever wondered how to break into stand-up comedy? In this episode, I chat with comedian, writer, and podcast host Elke Thoms about the classes, venues, and festivals that have helped her build a career. We also get into how her writing process has evolved over time and what it really takes to start a podcast of your own. Elke's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkethoms TikTok: https...