Episodes

  • You're Not Playing Emotion-You're Trying to Get Something

    You're Not Playing Emotion-You're Trying to Get Something
    Jun 18 2026
    Every scene is basically: “Please love me… forgive me… hire me… believe me… or text me back.” Congratulations. You now understand human civilization. Today we’re talking about one of the most important acting shifts actors can make. You are not there to present emotion. You are there to get something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • THE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing

    THE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing
    Jun 11 2026
    Why do talented actors sometimes walk into auditions and completely disconnect from themselves? In this episode, casting director and acting teacher Jeffrey Dreisbach explores one of the biggest hidden audition killers: overthinking. From self-monitoring and approval-seeking to trying too hard to “be good,” this episode breaks down the subtle habits that quietly sabotage actors before the scene even begins. Practical, funny, and brutally honest, this episode helps actors reconnect to behavior, simplicity, and truthful work. What if the biggest thing hurting your auditions… isn’t your acting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • The Secret Rhythm of Great Acting

    The Secret Rhythm of Great Acting
    Jun 4 2026
    Some actors perform every script exactly the same way. Which is fascinating… because sitcoms and crime dramas are not emotionally identical species. In this Episode, we’re talking about musicality, genre, rhythm… and why the script itself may already be telling you how to act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Stop Trying to Feel Something

    Stop Trying to Feel Something
    May 28 2026
    What if your obsession with “feeling the emotion”… is actually hurting your acting? Today we’re talking about the difference between feeling something… and doing something. And trust me— this one tends to make actors very uncomfortable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Why Actor Training Doesn't Always Get You Cast

    Why Actor Training Doesn't Always Get You Cast
    May 20 2026
    What if the very thing your acting class praised… is the exact thing hurting your auditions? Today we’re talking about the disconnect between acting training… and actually getting cast. And trust me… this conversation might sting a little. But it may also completely change how you approach your work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Audition Sides are not the Script

    Audition Sides are not the Script
    May 14 2026
    If you’ve ever created a 10-page backstory for a 2-page audition… If you’ve ever decided your character had a childhood trauma… that no one asked for… Or if you’ve ever walked into a room feeling very prepared… and still didn’t book it— This episode might save your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Your Brand Without Buzz Words

    Your Brand Without Buzz Words
    May 7 2026
    What if I told you that most actors don’t lose jobs because they’re not talented… They lose jobs because no one knows where to put them. Today, we fix that—without labels, without limits, and without the word “type.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Your Demo is Costing You Work!

    Your Demo is Costing You Work!
    Apr 30 2026
    Today we are talking about something that every actor has… every actor worries about… and almost every actor gets wrong. Your demos. Your video reel. Your voice-over demo. Now, I’m going to say something right up front that might shift your thinking immediately: Your demo is not there to show how talented you are. It’s there to make casting feel confident about where to put you. That’s a very different job. And once you understand that… everything changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins