Eyeline

The generous Jenna Fischer (The Office) joins Eyeline. Jenna's earnest desire to stop the hysteria and bad advice actors receive started years ago when she wrote this blog on her myspace page. Jenna continues that trend as she and Nick talk about how understanding editing helps your acting, why being "in the moment" is like surfing, and confronting the demon of... blinking.  Some things they got into:  Matt Weiner's blog about the value of artists revealing, not hiding, their process You, Me and the Apocalypse starring Jenna, Rob Lowe and Megan Mullaly and coming to NBC  Jenna's auditioning success taking off after a class with Robert D'Avanzo   And those two scenes from The Giant Mechanical Man.  Eyeline is a podcast about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar and Emmy nominated actors, series regulars and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. 

The unimaginably articulate Karina Logue (Ray Donovan, The Affair, Argo) joins Nick. This episode between two old friends is in two parts. In the first, Nick and Karina hang out at his place and talk acting shop: nerves, memorization and concussions, why you've got to have a gambling mentality, and being present. In the second part, they move over to Karina's and discuss her battles with chronic depression and how it is both harmed and helped by her life as an actor. Check out this deeply honest and brave person. If you want more Karina, just turn on your TV as she has had an unstoppable last few months: How To Get Away With Murder, The Affair, Ray Donovan. Also look out for Anguish, this frightening horror film that Karina stars in, coming to theaters soon. If you'd like to hear from some hopeful people discuss their depression hopefully, please visit this excellent Slate article by Phil Plait. It features amazing blogs and videos for those looking for help, a laugh, or a comrade in arms.

Chelsey Crisp, a woman on the verge of exciting things, talks about her new life as a series regular on ABC's Fresh Off the Boat.  There's no space for complaining or crankiness in this conversation. Want some perspective on having perspective? Want to know why a beginner's mind is important? Want to hear about the toxicity of not holding everyone innocent? There is truthful funny to be made -- come hear how Chelsey does it.  Get some more Chelsey goodness on her twitter, her site, her comedy group's site Duchess Riot, and the Fresh Off the Boat twitter.  Eyeline is a podcast about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar and Emmy nominated actors, series regulars and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. 

Amir Talai, a man of a thousand acting jobs, joins Eyeline. Series regular gigs? Sure. Voice-overs for big animated movies? Yes. Constantly working commercial actor? Yup. Improv, Musicals? Why not?  Listen in as Nick and Amir (What To Expect When You're Expecting, Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay) discuss his success with The Trigger Approach, how he is never positive if he knows his lines, and why logic keeps fear at bay. Eyeline is a podcast about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar and Emmy nominated actors, series regulars and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. 

Sean Gunn (Gilmore Girls, Guardians of the Galaxy) shows up and destroys a ton of silly acting conventional wisdom. Listen in as Nick and Sean discuss spontaneity, his pliable face, how he played Rocket on-set for GOTG, and why editors think he is unusual. Eyeline is a podcast about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar and Emmy nominated actors, series regulars and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. 

Lynn Chen - an indie film queen and TV regular (Silicon Valley, NCIS: LA) - and Nick talk Samuel L. Jackson's on-set chauffeuring, the intricacies of the waiting room, eating disorders, and whether sanity is essential for good acting. Also The Pajama Game. Tune in for a conversation with this mentally tough and exceptionally talented person. You can follow Lynn on her site, on twitter or at her food blog The Actor's Diet. Also go here for more info on the National Eating Disorder Association. Listen here or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

On episode 5, Matthew Del Negro, a man with recurring roles on all-time popular shows (Scandal, Sopranos, West Wing), and Nick answered the following questions: Do you need sheet music in an audition if you are wearing Chuck Ts? How do lacrosse players react when you tell them you are going to do a play?  Should you feel like a jackass spinning around James Gandolfini? And... why finding and hanging onto a group of fellow actors you respect and who will you accountable may be the most important thing you can do. Eyeline is a podcast about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar & Emmy nominated actors, series regulars, and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. Hosted by actor Nick Hoffa.

On episode 4, Nick chatted with Oscar-nominee and beautiful thinker Virginia Madsen. They answered the following questions: Can Cesar Milan and his dogs help you with depression? What does it sound like when Nick encourages cats to knock over the microphone? How do you stop witches from getting your acting mojo? And... why both taking care of yourself and standing up for yourself are pretty essential for a long career.  You can follow Virginia at virginiamadsen.com on twitter or on her lovely instagram.  Eyeline is a podcast all about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar & Emmy nominated actors, series regulars, and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. 

On Episode 3, Nick sits down with passionate smart cookie and Grey’s Anatomy regular Jerrika Hinton.  They answer the following questions: Why does Jerrika propose a CW vs FOX act-off?    Is “be more sad” the least helpful direction? Will Nick ever stop saying “You got it” when a director gives him notes? AND...is acting art?   Follow jerrika at @hellojerrika and visit her seriously amazing website at www.jerrikahinton.com. Eyeline is podcast about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar & Emmy nominated actors, series regulars and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. Hosted by actor Nick Hoffa.

Wise and funny Seamus Dever, a seven-year regular on the ABC hit Castle, joins Nick on the pod. Listen in as they answer the following questions: Does knowing what a Thomas Guide is make you old? What does Seamus do in his trailer? Why is Seamus super mad at Artaud? And...why trying to become a different character for each audition is fruitless. Follow Seamus at @seamusdever and at seamusdever.com Eyeline is a podcast about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar & Emmy nominated actors, series regulars, and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. Hosted by actor Nick Hoffa.

Eyeline is alive! Katie Lowes from Scandal kicks off the first episode. She and Nick sit down and answer the following questions: Are napping and acting related? Who chased Katie around in a bear costume? What is ugly cry-face and when should you use it? And...why being mentally healthy is more important to success than acting talent. Follow Katie at @KatieQLowes or katielowes.com. And click here to see incredible footage of Katie hearing from Shonda Rhimes that she booked Scandal. Eyeline is a podcast all about the inside scoop on the struggle to act well. Hear Oscar & Emmy nominated actors, series regulars, and plain old workhorses share war stories, confessions and common sense. Hosted by actor Nick Hoffa.