Jorge's Isolation Podcast

In this episode, Jorge has Jacqueline Guillen back on the podcast to talk about what life has presented since we last spoke at the beginning of the pandemic. Jacqueline Guillen is an actress based out of New York City and is originally from the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas...Just like Jorge! Please listen, share and enjoy!

In this episode, Jorge chats with his dear friend Nic Marrone. Nic and Jorge went through grad school together and discuss life post grad school and how it led Nic into becoming a Death Doula. They discuss what a death doula is and how it can help both the living and the dying. 

On this week's episode of the podcast, Jorge gets to chat with old friend Rick Mirelez. Rick is a stage manager at the Denver Center and has been working on several great projects on stage and around the city doing sight specific work. Enjoy the show and don't forget to Subscribe!

In this episode, Jorge gets spooky with John and Rolando of The Skeleton Boys podcast. The Skeleton Boys Podcast covers a horror movie every week. Enjoy the episode then head over to check out their podcast and what they're watching this week!

In this episode, Jorge is joined by cinematographer Ricardo Diaz. Ricardo's work can be seen this week on Netflix in the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre where he was the DP and in the upcoming, highly anticipated season of Stranger Things. Sit back, relax and enjoy this conversation. 

We are back after a long hiatus. A baby was born so the pod was put on the back burner up until now. I am joined by the powerful Robby Ramos. Robby has had an exciting year from landing an amazing acting gig to the birth of his beautiful baby girl. Next week you will meet Diego Cottonmouth in the new Starz series Heels. Enjoy this convo aaaaaand you will get to hear more from Robby as his new podcast "Dropping Character" launches next week as well. Be sure to follow Robby and Dropping Character on Instagram @therobbyramos and @droppingcharacterAs always be sure to follow Jorge's Isolation Podcast on IG @jorgesisolationpodcast

Despite some audio/video Issues, I got to chat with someone who had a huge impact in the early part of my career. Valente Rodriguez, like me, is a proud journeyman actor. We are character actors and we're love what we do. Valente was Ernie in the George Lopez Show and is now on the new Jamie Foxx series on Netflix. Sit back and listen!Follow Valente on Facebook at Valente Rodriguezand as always follow the podcast on IG @jorgesisolationpodcast

After a 3 week hiatus, I am back and with one of my closest friends, Danny Garcia. We talk about life, the craft of acting and a bunch of silliness throughout the episode. As always, it was a blast chatting with Danny.Follow Danny on IG @eldannygarciaand Follow the Podcast on IG @jorgesisolationpodcast and on tik tok @officialjorgechapa

This week I got to chat with my bro, Renes Rivera in what was a much needed conversation. Please take the time to like, subscribe, and share this podcast because I'd greatly appreciate it!Follow Renes on IG @renesriveraAnd as Always Jorge's Isolation Podcast can be found on all your podcast listening apps like iTunes and Spotify.Follow the show on IG @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this week's episode I chat with writer/producer/showrunner extraordinaire, Tanya Saracho. Tanya created "Vida" on Starz as well as producing and writing for How to Get Away with Murder and Devious Maids. She can be found on IG @tanyasarachoas always you can find the podcast on iTunes and Spotify and on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode I got to chat with my talented cousin Brandon De La Garza. Brandon is a Sound Engineer, Mixer and all-round amazing human being. Follow him on Instagram @mixbybrandonand as always follow the podcast on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode, Jorge chats with his long time friend and fellow latino from grad school. Rafael can be seen in Lupe now playing on HBO MAXFollow Rafael on instagram @rafael.albarran_As always follow the podcast on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

We survived the winter storm!

In this episode Jorge chats with his long time friend, Raul Castillo. Raúl Castillo is an actor across the film, television, and theater mediums. He is best known for his portrayal of Paps in the critically acclaimed independent feature We the Animals, based on the Justin Torres novel of the same name and directed by Jeremiah Zagar, which brought him an Independent Spirit Award nomination; and for his starring role as Richie on the Michael Lannan-created groundbreaking HBO series Looking, which ran for two seasons before wrapping up with a telefilm. For his work on Looking, he earned the award for Best Comedic Actor from the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) and the Lupe Award from the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. Castillo is completing work on two Netflix features: Night Teeth, directed by Adam Randall, and Army of the Dead (Summer 2021), from writer/director Zack Snyder. His upcoming movies also include Chad Hartigan's Little Fish for IFC Films and Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man, the latter to be released by MGM.

In this episode Jorge chats with actress Dannie McCAllum. Dannie is an actress based in Los Angeles and is pretty much family. They chat about the business, life and how the big break is always so close yet so far. It's a fun conversation. Dannie can be found on Instagram @danniemccallumaaaand as always you can find the podcast on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode Jorge chats with his old friend Ian Sample. Ian is a writer/producer based in LA and was the backbone of several projects Jorge worked on with a group of creative pals in NYC. The link to the infamous "Sir Loin" Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sondNz880_8Ian can be found on Instagram @jiansampleand as always follow the podcast on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode Jorge chats with Moo Jae of The Mooky Show on Youtube. This is a great conversation about overcoming the fears of pursuing happiness in a world full of doubt and negativity. Follow Moo on his Youtube Channel : The Mooky Showand on Instagram @themookyshowAs always follow Jorge's Isolation Podcast on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this week's episode Jorge chats with Ivan Zapata. The two bonded nearly a decade ago over Tom Hardy. Ivan has an amazing job working with the folks over at Watch Mojo Espanol and the two still bond over movies...and Tom Hardy.Follow Ivan on Instagram @by_ivanzapataAnd as always follow the podcast on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode, Jorge chats with Shannon Spangler. Shannon is an actress, producer, director and has one of the hardest work ethics in the industry. She challenges herself constantly and paving her own way in this business. Follow Shannon on Instagram @spanglerbirdFollow Jorge's Isolation Podcast on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this first episode of the new year, Jorge chats with Jared Glenn. Jared was a professional boxer and is now a writer, director, and actor. His journey hasn't been easy but it has been fulfilling it keeps getting better. Follow Jared on Instagram @do.right.and.fear.nothingAs always follow the podcast on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

Thank you everyone who has listened, watched and shared this podcast. It has been and is still a passion project of mine. Thank you everyone who has made 2020 great despite all the chaos. Here's to a better 2021

In this episode, the last episode of 2020, Jorge chats with his long time pal and fellow Twilight Zone enthusiast, Ben Manno. They go over the two episodes Monsters are Due on Maple Street  and The Shelter which feel very relevant to all the happenings of 2020. Check it out and thank you everyone who has listened, watched and shared this passion project. 2020 has been a year that will live in infamy, but things like this podcast have been the absolute outlet some of us needed. Thank you and here's to a much better 2021!

In this episode, Jorge chats with author Paul Tremblay. Tremblay has written best-selling horror novels The Cabin at the End of the World, Head Full of Ghosts and most recently, Survivor's Song. Follow Paul on instagram and twitter @paulgtremblayand as always follow Jorge's Isolation Podcast on instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode, Jorge chats with acto Aldo Uribe about the actor struggle, boxing and staying motivated in this tough business. This was recorded prior to the announcement of the Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul boxing match, which would've added some more discussion about the current state of boxing, but we will have to save that for another time. Follow Aldo on Instagram @au2.0As always Follow Jorge's Isolation Podcast on instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode, Jorge has a terrific conversation with author Mike Bockoven. Bockoven is the author of Fantasticland, a story that snowballs into craziness as a group of college kids are tasked with making sure a theme park is running properly as a hurricane hits the area. It is truly a wild ride as personalities and bad weather clash. He has also written Pack, a story about a pack of Werewolves in Nebraska and how they've managed to keep the peace with the town folk until now. Check out the books and this conversation and share them all with your friends and family!Mike can be found on instagram @mikebockoven and his website mikebockoven.comAs always you can follow Jorge's Isolation Podcast on instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode Jorge chat's with his dear friend, actress, singer and all-round badass, Liz O'Connor. Liz also runs the highly successful youtube channel The Crow Tarot. Sit back and enjoy this conversation about life as these two old friends catch up. Please subscribe to Liz's Youtube Channel The Crow Tarot at the link below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2zZ47cZkSMWP3YohSsWzawAnd as always, you can keep up to date with Isolation Shenanigan's on instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this Episode, Jorge chats with the hardest working man in the business, Viet Vo. When you think you are working hard, Viet comes in after putting in a 17 hour day, making you realize you could've done more. He's one of the good ones in the world. Enjoy the conversationViet can be found on Instagram @vopixFollow Jorge's Isolation on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode, Jorge chats with Kyle Scatliffe. Kyle is a broadway veteran who has been in Les Mis, Color Purple and To Kill a Mockingbird right before covid shut down the industry. This was a great conversation and eye opening for Jorge as the conversation talked about all the lost jobs in the entertainment industry, specifically broadway, due to the covid 19 pandemic. Kyle Scatliffe can be found on Instagram at @sirblackalotjorge's Isolation Podcast can be found on Instagram at @jorgesisolationpodcast

In this episode, Jorge chats with David Barrera. In life there are those folks that come across your path to lend a helping hand. This is one of those folks. It's an insightful conversation about being an actor and finding that spark that makes a person realize that this is exactly what they want to do the rest of their life. Enjoy the conversation!David can be found on IG at @david_barrera

In this episode Jorge chats with Ricardo Chavira. Ricardo is an actor on the stage and screen. He was previously known as Carlos from the hit TV series, Desperate Housewives but will now be filling in the shoes of Abraham Quintanilla in Netflix's new series based on the life of Selena. We talk about the career from the highs to the lows and keeping our sanity in between. It's a wonderful conversation, so sit back and enjoy!

In this episode, Jorge chats with Dave Anzuelo of Unkle Dave's Fight House, one of the top fight choreography houses in New York City. They've done several Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and getting bigger. Although the Pandemic has put a damper on things for the theater world, Dave has kept a positive mindset in the meantime. We talk about his beginnings to finding theater, fighting as a kid and everything in between, including poetry. Dave can be found on Instagram @daveanzuelo and @unkle_daves_fighthouse

In this episode Jorge chats with writer/director/actor Katherine Scarborough whose web series, Big Girl is making waves in the festival circuit. Sit back and enjoy this convo as they discuss weight issues in the industry, toxic expectations, and moving past the negativity to create your own path. Katherine's web series can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @biggirlshow

In this episode Jorge chats with Jon Gonzalez, creator of True Horror Stories of Texas, a website dedicated to the paranormal and beyond!Check out True Horror Stories of Texas at https://truehorrorstoriesoftexas.com/

In this episode Jorge chats with Bernardo Cubria. Bernardo and Jorge met back in the summer of 2011 when Jorge first moved up to New York City. Bernardo is an established actor and writer. He has recently jumped into the world of screenwriting where his script was just picked up by Gina Rodriguez and her production company. The guy has a very bright future. He is smart, kind and very funny. Enjoy the conversation!

Danny Garcia and Renes Rivera are back in the 10th episode to catch up since a lot has happened since Jorge last had them on.

In this Bonus Episode, Jorge just wants to say thank you!Follow the podcast on instagram @jorgesisolationpodcastand on Youtube at the link right below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9YwOpCEjgQ1vpfslGqkYg

In this episode Jorge chats with Actress, Ashley De La Rosa. Ashley was on the "And Peggy" tour of Hamilton and previously on Broadway in Beautiful and Mean Girls. Ashley can be found on Instagram at: @ashdelarosaJorge can be found on Instagram at: @jorgesisolationpodcastAnd as always you can check out the video of the conversation on youtube at the link below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9YwOpCEjgQ1vpfslGqkYg

In this episode, Jorge chats with Robby Ramos. Robby can be seen in the final season of Orange is the New Black and in the upcoming season Of Snowfall on FX. He is currently working on a new project but that's still in the hush hush stages. Sit back and enjoy the conversation. Robby can be found on Instagram @therobbyramosAs always Jorge can be found on Instagram @jorgesisolationpodcast

In This Episode Jorge chats with Emmy and Tony nominee Yul Vazquez. Yul's career spans back to Seinfeld as he was chasing Kramer in the Puerto Day incident. He has been in Magic City, Bloodline, Midnight Texas and was recently seen on HBO's The Outsider as Detective Sablo and will be in Clive Barker's upcoming Books of Blood.

On this episode Jorge is Joined by Brey Browne. Who is Brey Browne? He is an up and coming indie filmmaker who has made the most of this crazy year by pumping out what he calls Cinematic Nothingness. It's brilliant. It's fun. It's something you should check out. Enjoy the episode and check out the link below to see what Cinematic Nothingness is all about. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEn6BwRcqvJK0zU2QID37gAs always you can find Jorge on instagram at @jorgechapa11 and the video portion of the conversations at the link below!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9YwOpCEjgQ1vpfslGqkYg

In this episode Jorge chats with director/writer Jason Chaet about his film Seneca which will be premiering on HBO Max on August 28th. Check out the trailer for Seneca here: https://vimeo.com/441044565and follow the film on instagram: @senecamovieAnd as always you can find Jorge at:Instagram: @jorgechapa11Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9YwOpCEjgQ1vpfslGqkYg/

In this episode, Jorge chats with long-time friend Keri Fuller. Keri is a broadway alum who had made her Broadway debut in Waitress before dazzling American as Grizzabella in the National Tour of Cat's. She was set to make her return to Broadway, but the pandemic had other ideas. Enjoy the chat and see how look back at survival jobs and the struggles before truly making our way in the industry. Also it is a must to check out Keri's performance of Memories in the link right here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cqG2eYhAZUShe can also be found on Instagram at: krfuller13

In this episode Jorge chats with his dear friend Jacqueline Guillen. She is an actress from Brownsville, TX that now lives in New York City. She was most recently seen in HBO Max's "Search Party" and prior to the industry shutdown, in the off-broadway play "72 Miles to Go" at the Roundabout theater company. Jacquie can be found at:Instagram: @jacquie.guillenWebsite: Jacqueline-Guillen.com

In the second episode Jorge chats with the one, the only, Joshua Kennedy. Joshua is a master filmmaker, writer and director. His films include The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Dracula A.D. 2015, The Night of the Medusa and many more. He is a Rondo Award winner and showman extraordinaire. His work can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/c/theoctaman8/videos

In this first episode, Jorge chat's with Danny Garcia and Renes Rivera to talk about life during a pandemic. Jorge talks about the inspiration for this podcast and goes off topic quite a bit. Sit back and enjoy the first of many chats Jorge has with pals in the biz.