Inside Acting

In Episode 226, AJ shares how his chemistry read went down, lets us in on the casting process for series regulars, how and why he keeps an open line of communication with his reps, and drops in a few new actor glossary terms to boot. Then the guys continue the conversation on sexuality and castability in Hollywood, riffing on some AWESOME listener responses, stories, and revelations. Like, truly awesome. Then! Trev sits down for Part 2 of his chat with actor Michael Kostroff – to talk about all sorts of audition head game  amazingness, including what casting directors are *really* looking for, the thing the vast majority of actors have backward, the Golden Rule of Auditioning, and a ton more. Total running time: 1:06:42. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 225, AJ shares some really, really exciting news – ask him how it went! @DigitalActor – and the guys respond to a listener question about sexuality, castability, and co-creating Earth 2.0. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his chat with actor Michael Kostroff to talk about:weird day jobs and life epiphanieshow Michael went from being a self-described “horrifically bad auditioner” to a consistently working actorthe dark side of positive thinkingbeing a late bloomerand so much moreTotal running time: 58:36.--Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from:* VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start* Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP* You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 225, AJ shares some really, really exciting news – ask him how it went! @DigitalActor – and the guys respond to a listener question about sexuality, castability, and co-creating Earth 2.0. Then Trev sits down for Part 1 of his chat with actor Michael Kostroff to talk about: weird day jobs and life epiphanies how Michael went from being a self-described “horrifically bad auditioner” to a consistently working actor the dark side of positive thinking being a late bloomer and so much more Total running time: 58:36. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 224, Trev and AJ chat about life transitions, priority shifts, and the delicate balance between activism and career. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actor Ben Mathes to talk:* turning the axle (not spinning your wheels)* the role (if any) of social media in casting choices* the two most important questions to ask ourselves as artistic entrepreneurs* how and why this isn’t a relationship business – it’s a wisdom business* and a whole lot moreTotal running time: 1:07:12.--Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from:* VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start* Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP* You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 224, Trev and AJ chat about life transitions, priority shifts, and the delicate balance between activism and career. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actor Ben Mathes to talk: * turning the axle (not spinning your wheels) * the role (if any) of social media in casting choices * the two most important questions to ask ourselves as artistic entrepreneurs * how and why this isn’t a relationship business – it’s a wisdom business * and a whole lot more Total running time: 1:07:12. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 223, Trev and AJ chat about AJ’s (at some point) upcoming re-re-re-location back to NYC, and unpack a listener comment about the Law of Attraction. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with actor Ben Mathes to chat about:* the “best” way to get a job* the four pillars of an unshakeable foundation* why seeking control might actually be playing small* the mindset that can transform your career* and moreTotal running time: 53:36.--Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from:* VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start* Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP* You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 223, Trev and AJ chat about AJ’s (at some point) upcoming re-re-re-location back to NYC, and unpack a listener comment about the Law of Attraction. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with actor Ben Mathes to chat about: * the “best” way to get a job * the four pillars of an unshakeable foundation * why seeking control might actually be playing small * the mindset that can transform your career * and more Total running time: 53:36. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 222, Trev sits down for the first of a 3-part interview with actor Ben Mathes to talk about art as practice, as service, and as the foundation for living a rich and rewarding life. Highlights:* why and how to redefine artistic success* why being a great actor is being a great person* how artistic competition is self-destructive* what the real work is* and moreTrev and AJ also chat about "turning an abundant corner," how and why to tune into everyone’s favorite radio station (WIIFM), and recap some of the most kickass stuff happening inside the IAP Membership. Total running time: 53:54.--Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from:* VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start* Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP* You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 222, Trev sits down for the first of a 3-part interview with actor Ben Mathes to talk about art as practice, as service, and as the foundation for living a rich and rewarding life. Highlights: * why and how to redefine artistic success * why being a great actor is being a great person * how artistic competition is self-destructive * what the real work is * and more Trev and AJ also chat about "turning an abundant corner," how and why to tune into everyone’s favorite radio station (WIIFM), and recap some of the most kickass stuff happening inside the IAP Membership. Total running time: 53:54. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 221, Trev and AJ respond to a deceptively simple listener question: how do you learn how to act? AJ chunks it down to a great 3-tiered approach, and Trev shares a bit about his complete 180 when it comes to acting and marketing philosophy.Then AJ sits down for the second and final part of his chat with veteran actress Ellen Crawford (ER) to talk about:the crucial choices we face every day as artistswhat it takes to keep workingwhy (and how) to maintain the sense of fun and playand a bunch moreTotal running time: 57:57.--Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from:* VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start* Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP* You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 221, Trev and AJ respond to a deceptively simple listener question: how do you learn how to act? AJ chunks it down to a great 3-tiered approach, and Trev shares a bit about his complete 180 when it comes to acting and marketing philosophy. Then AJ sits down for the second and final part of his chat with veteran actress Ellen Crawford (ER) to talk about: the crucial choices we face every day as artists what it takes to keep working why (and how) to maintain the sense of fun and play and a bunch more Total running time: 57:57. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 220, AJ recaps a recent NYC agent-sourced LA-based meeting – and how he leveraged a potentially awkward waiting room situation – before he and Trev respond to a listener question about schools: reputation? Or resources?Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his chat with Ellen Crawford (ER) to hear all about the fortuitous beginnings of her career, her thoughts on choosing a job, and the importance she places on learning from her fellow artists. Total running time: 53:58.--Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from:* VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start* Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP* You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 220, AJ recaps a recent NYC agent-sourced LA-based meeting – and how he leveraged a potentially awkward waiting room situation – before he and Trev respond to a listener question about schools: reputation? Or resources? Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of his chat with Ellen Crawford (ER) to hear all about the fortuitous beginnings of her career, her thoughts on choosing a job, and the importance she places on learning from her fellow artists. Total running time: 53:58. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

Happy New Year! In Episode 219 – the first episode of Season 10 – Trev and AJ reflect on 2015: what worked in their lives and careers, what didn’t work, and what’s ahead for 2016. Join in as the two dudes celebrate their victories, mourn their losses, and most importantly, focus on lessons learned (highlights on the website). The goal: use the experiences of the last 12 months to design a superior plan of attack for 2016 in all domains – life, love, career, and everything in between. Total running time: 55:34. -- Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from: * VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start * Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP * You! – www.insideacting.net/membership

Happy New Year! In Episode 219 – the first episode of Season 10 – Trev and AJ reflect on 2015: what worked in their lives and careers, what didn’t work, and what’s ahead for 2016. Join in as the two dudes celebrate their victories, mourn their losses, and most importantly, focus on lessons learned (highlights on the website).The goal: use the experiences of the last 12 months to design a superior plan of attack for 2016 in all domains – life, love, career, and everything in between. Total running time: 55:34.--Support for this episode of Inside Acting comes from:* VO2GoGo – www.vo2gogo.com/start* Rehearsal Pro – www.rehearsal.pro/IAP* You! – www.insideacting.net/membership