The Unscene Work

This week's episode of Unscene Work takes us somewhere new,  onto the court. 🎾 For the first time, Erik sits down with someone outside the acting industry: Mark Price , founder of Mark Price Pickleball and one of Erik's personal coaches. Mark shares how he built a thriving career around one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and how his journey as an athlete, teacher, and entrepreneur pa...

In this episode of Unscene Work, Erik Lingvall sits down with the incredible Kelly Collins Lintz , a seasoned working actor and proud mom of four working actors. From navigating her own path in the industry to guiding her kids' careers, Kelly shares the realities, lessons, and joys of living in a family where everyone's chasing the same dream. She opens up about what it takes to build a sustainabl...

In this episode of Unscene Work, Erik Lingvall sits down with the hilarious and talented Amber Nash — best known as the voice of Pam Poovey on the hit animated series Archer. From discovering comedy as a way to connect with others to finding her footing in improv at Dad's Garage in Atlanta, Amber's journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring. She shares how her background in psychology shaped her...

In this episode of Unscene Work, host Erik Lingvall sits down with producer Jeremy Daniel Davis, President of JD Entertainment. Jeremy most recently produced Willy's Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage, and he has an exciting slate of projects in development, including a racing film and an upcoming production in Greece. Jeremy shares his journey from childhood theater and improv to breaking into film...

This week on  The Unscene Work , we sit down with the brilliant Mia Isaac —actor, writer, director, and all-around creative force—for a powerful conversation on evolving as an artist and letting your work transpire naturally over time. Mia opens up about her journey from child actor to multi-hyphenate creative, and the ways she's found agency by stepping into different roles both on set (PA, 2nd A...

In this meaningful and motivating episode of  Unscene Work , host Erik Lingvall reconnects with actor Elijah Cooper, a former student and now accomplished young actor, writer, and entrepreneur. Having trained together in "the acting room" for nearly half of Elijah's life, their conversation explores how acting is about more than just booking roles, it's about building who you are in the process. E...

In this episode of The Unscene Work, Erik Lingvall sits down with writer, director, and actor Madison Hatfield to unpack the invisible layers of artistry: the pressure to please, the politics of creativity, and what it means to make something that heals you while entertaining others. Madison shares the story behind her viral short film I Could Dom, a comedy rooted in people-pleasing, identity, and...

The Unscene Work is back, and we're kicking off the new season with award-winning filmmaker and storyteller Caroline Slaughter. In this episode, Erik and Caroline dive deep into the creative process: what it really means to trust your instincts, collaborate with your characters, and open yourself up to inspiration that doesn't always make logical sense. They talk about: Building emotionally whole...

The Unscene Work is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the acting room — the mindset, the preparation, the heartbreak, and the hustle that most people never see. Hosted by acting coach Erik Lingvall and brought to you by Catapult Acting Studios, this show is for artists who care about the process, not just the spotlight. Whether you're an aspiring actor, a working crea...