Two Unemployed Actors

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Two Unemployed Actors! In Episode 60, hosts Max Belmonte and Sam Folden pull back the curtain on the raw realities of navigating the Australian screen industry, balancing creative passion projects with corporate gigs, and mastering the modern audition circuit.   Max shares an exclusive, behind-the-scenes breakdown of his time on set for the inten...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 59 of Two Unemployed Actors, your definitive behind-the-scenes look at navigating the entertainment industry. In this episode, Max and Sam delve deep into the realities of life as working Actors in Australia, sharing valuable lessons from recent triumphs and the everyday hurdles that keep them on their toes.   Max kicks things off by taking listeners onto the se...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Two Unemployed Actors! In Episode 58, Max and Sam return after a brief hiatus to catch up on a massively productive stretch in the Australian screen industry. This episode breaks down the realities of balancing multiple gigs, the emotional highs of seeing your work on screen, and the technical administrative habits that keep actors working.   Max shares his whirlwi...

Send us Fan Mail Are creative self-tapes completely rewriting the rules for modern casting? In this packed episode of Two Unemployed Actors, Max and Sam dive straight into the reality of the hustle, breaking down a massive week of on-set experiences, audition breakthroughs, and the shifting standards of the Australian screen industry.   Max kicks things off by sharing his firsthand stories from a...

Send us Fan Mail Two Unemployed Actors — Episode 56  Welcome back to another unfiltered look into the screen industry with Max and Sam. In this episode, the boys dive into the unpredictable world of commercial auditions, industry milestones, and the harsh realities of production budgets.   Max kicks things off with a hilarious lesson in absolute flexibility, sharing a rapid-turnaround commercial a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another chaotic, flat-pack-fuelled episode of Two Unemployed Actors. In Episode 55, Max and Sam return to give you a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of balancing a major house move with the relentless pace of the acting grind. Max is fresh off an exhausting relocation, nursing some classic flat-pack furniture battle scars, only to be immediately hit wi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Two Unemployed Actors! We’re just between projects, but there’s still plenty to talk about in the world of acting, auditions, and surviving the industry.   In Episode 54, Max kicks things off with a classic embarrassing story about a self-tape gone wrong, including how he accidentally prepared and read for the wrong role entirely! Meanwhile, Sam dives into his rece...

Send us Fan Mail Busy Weeks, Big Studio Tours & "Method" Skipping! | Episode 53   Welcome back to another packed episode of Two Unemployed Actors! This week, Max and Sam peel back the curtain on the chaotic, unpredictable, and funny reality of navigating the Australian entertainment industry. If you have ever wondered what a week in the life of a working creator actually looks like,...

Send us Fan Mail What is it really like to navigate the professional Acting world when you are only twelve years old? In Episode 52 of Two Unemployed Actors, host Max Belmonte sits down for an insightful one-on-one conversation with up-and-coming talent Yasmin Polley to explore the unique realities of being a young performer in the modern entertainment industry.   While regular co-host Sam is away...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another packed episode of Two Unemployed Actors! This week, Max and Sam dive deep into the absolute realities of the industry, balancing the unpredictable hustle of the audition circuit with the rigorous protocol of returning to active television sets.   First up, Sam breaks down his recent high-energy audition for the Queensland-shot teen drama Dive Club. He share...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 50 of Two Unemployed Actors ! In this milestone episode, Max and Sam dive deep into the current landscape of the entertainment industry, offering a perfect mix of major film news, personal production updates, and invaluable educational insights for working actors.   The boys kick things off with a passionate discussion about the return of cinema. Max shares his...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 49: Fast Sets, Hot Mics, and Protecting Your Likeness   How do you stay "acting fit" when a survival job takes over your schedule? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, Max and Sam dive into the practical realities of managing a creative life when the daily grind kicks in. Sam shares some hard-earned wins, from sharpening his monologue preparation and testing...

Send us Fan Mail Max & Sam welcome two very special guests into the studio: indie filmmakers Jack Alan Keech and Jacob Wood! In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the raw realities of independent filmmaking, transitioning from film school to fast-paced indie sets, and how to successfully navigate the crucial actor-director relationship.   The guys share plenty of laughs while diving i...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 47: A Masterclass in Grace and Grit with Kate Fitzpatrick In this captivating episode of Two Unemployed Actors , hosts Max Belmonte & Sam Folden sit down with a true luminary of the Australian arts, the incomparable Kate Fitzpatrick . Known for her sharp wit, incredible stage presence, and a career spanning decades across film, television, and theatre, Kate joins the b...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another unfiltered look at the acting grind on Episode 46 of Two Unemployed Actors. This week, Max and Sam dive headfirst into the rapidly evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, balancing real-world set experiences with essential craft talk and some incredible filmmaker inspiration you can stream from home.   First up, Sam shares what it’s really like na...

Send us Fan Mail Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 45: Red Flags, Self-Tapes, and the Production Boom   Welcome back to another episode of Two Unemployed Actors with Max and Sam! As the Australian screen industry experiences a massive post-drought surge, fuelled by major international backlogs and multi-million-dollar local productions like Nicole Kidman’s upcoming New South Wales mini-series, the h...

Send us Fan Mail Are corporate shoots worth the headache, and what really goes on behind the scenes of massive reality TV franchises?   In Episode 44 of Two Unemployed Actors, Max and Sam dive deep into the stark differences between professional sets, independent casting platforms, and the wild world of DIY corporate gigs.   Max shares a hilarious, frustrating, and deeply relatable cautionary tale...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Two Unemployed Actors with your hosts Max and Sam. This week, we dive deep into what we like to call the "boring bits" of the acting profession. While everyone loves the glamour of being on set, the real work often happens in the quiet moments between gigs. We explore how to maximise your productivity during downtime to ensure that when...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Two Unemployed Actors! In Episode 42, Max and Sam are back together to dissect the subtle mechanics of character development, technical filmmaking, and the emotional demands of the craft.   Max kicks things off by recapping a fresh, insightful Q&A session with acclaimed Writer-Director David Michôd (Animal Kingdom, The King) and the prolific...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Two Unemployed Actors! In Episode 41, Max and Sam dive deep into what Directors really look for in a performance, breaking down essential audition tips and the critical importance of screen rehearsals.   Max shares invaluable takeaways from a recent industry Q&A session with acclaimed Director Jessica Hobbs (The Crown, Broadchurch). Known as an "Actors&apo...

Send us Fan Mail  Welcome back to Two Unemployed Actors!   After a brief fortnight break, Max and Sam are back in the studio, with a special guest appearance from Fred the sausage dog, to dive deep into the messy, rewarding reality of the screen industry.   In Episode 40, the guys unpack crucial insights gathered from recent industry sessions with professional Casting Directors Anousha Zarkesh and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Two Unemployed Actors! This week, Max and Sam tackle the realities of navigating the performing arts industry during unpredictable times, sharing personal audition updates and a few fantastic television recommendations.   First up, Max shares his major takeaways from an exclusive Q&A session with Australian theatre legend John Bell, founder o...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 38 of Two Unemployed Actors, Max and Sam break down what it really takes to navigate the modern entertainment landscape as a working performer. Building on the priceless industry insights shared by legendary Australian talent manager Mark Morrissey, this episode tackles one of the most common points of confusion for developing creatives: the distinct roles of Agents ver...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 37 of Two Unemployed Actors, the Podcast dedicated to the reality of navigating the screen industry between projects. In this episode, hosts Max and Sam take a deep dive into major entertainment news, pandemic-era binge-watching, and the personal creative grinds keeping them sharp during isolation.   The duo kicks off with a massive industry shake-up: Taika Wait...

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