Conversations with Ross

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Caitlyn Larimore. Caitlyn is an actress currently starring on Heartbeat. Caitlyn and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and what attracted her to acting in the first place . She also spoke about her role on NBC’s new drama Heartbeat, her interest in screenwriting, […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Dana Gourrier. Dana is an actress currently starring on The Astronaut Wives Club. Dana and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and having the benefit of hindsight what she would do differently career wise. Dana has worked with Quentin Tarantino on two occasions (The Hateful […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Ari Stidham. Ari is an actor currently appearing on Scorpion. Ari and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his previous role on Huge. He also spoke about his role as Sylvester Dodd on Scorpion. He talked about how the show came together, how he got the part, and […]

  This episode of Conversations with Ross features Peter Mehlman. Peter is a writer who in addition to creating his own show (It’s Like, You Know) also was a staff writer on Seinfeld. Peter spoke in detail about how Seinfeld scripts came together. There was not a traditional writers’ room on the show, Peter explained why […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Vince Nappo. Vince is an actor currently appearing on CW’s Reign. Vince and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his journey from stage to screen. He also spoke about his work as General Renaude on Reign. He talked about the challenges of doing a big […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Jonathan Mangum. Jonathan is an actor and improv comedian currently appearing on Let’s Make a Deal. Jonathan and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his many collaborations with Wayne Brady. He also spoke about some of his writing projects. He talked about his […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Stephen Falk. Stephen is a writer and the creator of the FX show You’re the Worst. Stephen talked about the show, running a writer’s room, and how the cast was assembled. He also spoke about how he broke in, transitioning from acting to writing, and his past job […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Shahin Sean Solimon. Shahin is the writer, director, and star of Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage. Shahin spoke about breaking in, his worst audition experience, and the “three paths” actors can take. He also discussed his new movie Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage. He detailed his writing process, how he […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Jimmy Dore. Jimmy is comedian, radio host, and author of the book Your Country is Just Not that Into You. Jimmy spoke about breaking in as a comic, his worst moment on stage, and compared writing for radio, stand-up, and print. I hope you listen to and enjoy […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Jeremy Bobb. Jeremy is an actor currently starring on The Knick. Jeremy and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and if being a working actor is what he expected it to be. He also spoke about his role as Herman Barrow on The Knick. […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Sam Shaw. Sam is a writer and the creator of the WGN America show Manhattan. Sam talked about the show, running a writer’s room, and how the cast was assembled. He also spoke about how he broke in, his experience at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and his past […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Aya Cash. Aya is an actress currently starring on You’re the Worst. Aya and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and why she chose New York over Los Angeles. She also spoke about her role as Gretchen on FX’s You’re the Worst, and some […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Spencer Garrett. Spencer is an actor currently starring on Satisfaction. Spencer and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his family’s background in show-business. He also spoke about his role as Victor O’Connell on Satisfaction and some of his past jobs on House of […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Alex Meneses. Alex is an actress who has previously appeared on Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. She is currently appearing on The Goldbergs playing Sophia. Among the topics that Alex and I discussed are how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and how […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Gregg Daniel. Gregg is an actor currently starring on True Blood. Gregg and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his journey from NYU to Hollywood. Gregg spoke about his experience performing in regional theaters across  the country, and why moving to Los Angeles […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Tyler Mitchell. Tyler is writer and producer who has worked on The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Lucky Number Slevin, and the TV show My Own Worst Enemy. His latest project is the film The Angriest Man in Brooklyn which stars Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, and Peter Dinklage. Tyler discussed  […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Jenn Lyon. Jenn is an actress who is currently starring opposite George Lopez in the FX comedy Saint George. Among the topics that Jenn and I discussed are how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and how she transitioned from doing theater to television. Jenn offered some […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Nathan Darrow. Nathan is an actor currently starring on House of Cards. Nathan and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and what attracted him to acting in the first place . He also spoke about his role as Meechum on House of Cards. I […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Rachel Brosnahan. Rachel is an actress currently starring on House of Cards. Rachel and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and what attracted her to acting in the first place . She also spoke about her role as Rachel Posner on House of Cards. […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Dayna Lynne North.  Dayna discussed the highs and lows of being a working television writer. She talked about breaking in, her first experience in a writers room, and what mistakes she sees young writers make most often. She also spoke about her current responsibilities as Co-Executive Producer & […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Derek Haas. Derek is the co-creator of Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. Derek has also co-written the screenplays (with Michael Brandt ) for Wanted, 3:10 to Yuma, and 2 Fast 2 Furious. Derek discussed the highs and lows of being a working screenwriter.  He talked about breaking in, running  a […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Michael Brandt. Michael is the co-creator of Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. Michael has also co-written the screenplays (with Derek Haas) for Wanted, 3:10 to Yuma, and 2 Fast 2 Furious. Michael discussed the highs and lows of being a working screenwriter.  He talked about breaking in, running  […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Rebecca Cutter.  Rebecca is a writer on The Mentalist and the writer/director of the independent film Besties. Rebecca discussed the highs and lows of being a working television writer.  She talked about breaking in, her first experience in a writers room, and breaking the rejection cycle. Rebecca talked […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Michael Grant. Michael is an actor who has appeared on numerous shows including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Childrens Hospital, and Private Practice. Among the topics that Michael and I discussed are how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his background as a classically trained pianist. Michael also spoke […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Jim Piddock. Jim is an actor and writer and is the co-creator of Family Tree. Jim discussed his life as a character actor, how he broke in, and his worst audition experience. Jim also offered some behind-the-scenes stories on Family Tree, spoke about his frequent collaborations with Christopher […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Ginny Gardner. Ginny is an actress who has previously appeared on Glee, and who is currently set to join The Goldbergs starting with their Halloween episode which airs October 29th. Among the topics that Ginny and I discussed are how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Nate Torrence. Nate is an actor and comedian currently starring on  Hello Ladies. Nate discussed his background with improv and sketch comedy, how he broke in, and why he thinks breaking in now is harder than ever. Nate also offered some behind-the-scenes stories on Hello Ladies, and gave […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Stephanie Beatriz. Stephanie is an actress currently starring along side Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher on Fox’s new sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Among the topics that Stephanie and I discussed are how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and if being a working actress is what she expected […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Ryan Sage. Ryan is the director of the award winning independent comedy A Big Love Story. Ryan talked about making A Big Love story and offered some stories on casting, self-financing, and taking the film around the festival circuit. This is a behind-the-scenes look from one director’s point […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Sean Pamphilon. Sean directed the documentary The United States of  Football which chronicles how head trauma affects the lives of many retired NFL players. Sean and I discussed the NFL’s responsibility in preventing and treating concussions, why ESPN has questionable credibility when it comes to covering the NFL, […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Matt Thompson. Matt is the writer,director, and star of the indie-horror film Bloodline. Matt talked about the process of making Bloodline from script-to-screen. This is a behind-the-scenes look from one director’s point of view about how independent films are produced and made. I hope you listen to and […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Harry Lennix. Harry is an actor currently set to star on The Blacklist Monday nights at 10 ET on NBC this fall. Harry discussed how he he broke in, how he has seen the industry change, and his worst audition experience. Harry offered some behind-the-scenes stories on The […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Anastasia Griffith. Anastasia is an actress currently starring on Copper. Anastasia and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and how she transitioned from the U.K. to the States. She also spoke about her role as Elizabeth Haverford on BBC America’s Copper. She offered some behind-the-scenes […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Anson Mount. Anson is an actor who is currently starring on AMC’s Hell on Wheels. In addition to focusing on his role as Cullen Bohannan, Anson also discussed how he broke in, how the industry has changed since then, and why Los Angeles wasn’t for him. He also […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Gildart Jackson. Gildart is an actor who is currently hosting ABC’s Whodunnit. Gildart discussed how and why he transitioned from a successful entertainment lawyer to an actor. He also spoke about the challenges of breaking in at an older age, and his worst audition experience. He also discussed […]