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Actor Michael McMillian chats candidly with other actors, comedians and performers about the highs and lows of making it in the entertainment industry. From bad auditions to achieving pipe dreams, Slate Your Name celebrates the relentless grind of the wor

Campfire Media


    • Oct 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Deborah Ann Woll

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 55:30


    Actress Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil ) on playing a teenage vampire, creating characters in fantastical worlds and hitting her “target.” __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Anna Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 68:21


    Anna Camp (Jerry and Marge Go Large, Murder at Yellowstone City) on getting rejected for roles at an early age, finding success through New York theatre, and escaping the trope of "the tight-knit blonde."

    Kristin Bauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 61:00


    KRISTIN BAUER (True Blood, Once Upon a Time) on going from being a punky artist from Wisconsin to getting an iconic guest star role on Seinfeld (and much, much more).

    Tracy Vilar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 69:57


    Tracy Vilar (Netflix's Maid) on going from working in casting for Spike Lee to starring in multiple TV shows. Write to Michael: slateyournamepod@gmail.com

    In The Greenroom: "You Only Get One First Movie" w/ Bryce Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 22:42


    Patreon Unlock! Episode 4 guest Bryce Johnson (Pretty Little Liars, Expedition Bigfoot) joins Michael in the Greenroom to discuss the disappointing reality of his first film and staying passionate through disillusionment. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Brian Huskey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 63:24


    Brian Huskey (Veep, The Bob's Burgers Movie) on going from playing in a band into performing comedy during the early days of The Upright Citizens Brigade. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Allison Munn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 51:46


    Allison Munn (What I Like About You, That 70's Show) reflects on her early days in NYC, performing in The Fantasticks, and the moments she kicks into high gear to book that next job. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Burl Moseley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 46:17


    Burl Moseley (Happiest Season, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) on how landing a random musical theater audition in high school led to a career in Hollywood (with a little envelop licking along the way). __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Sam Littlefield

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 61:05


    Sam Littlefield (Batwoman, The Leftovers) on struggling with attending a high school for the performing arts and getting cast on a show that has personal meaning to you. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Eric Edelstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 61:07


    Eric Edelstein (Greenroom, Twin Peaks: The Return) discusses working as a character actor, navigating between comedy and drama, and why it's always great to meet your heroes. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Erinn Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 41:26


    Erinn Hayes (The Goldbergs, Bill & Ted Face the Music) recalls how a dayjob at a Disney Park led to opportunity, learning how to improv on the job, getting cast on The West Wing, and more. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Brittany Ishibashi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 45:17


    Brittany Ishibashi (Marvel's Runaways, Grace & Frankie) discusess growing up in a family of perfromers, learning a sepcial skill after the fact, and working opposite of a tennis ball. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Tom Everett Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 53:33


    Tom Everett Scott (I'm Sorry, That Thing You Do!) talks about his big break and auditioning for the most beloved actor in America, Tom Hanks. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Maria Thayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 53:46


    Maria Thayer (Those Who Can't, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) on why she love ssmall parts, missing cues, and running into Brooke Shields in a Korean Day Spa. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Bryce Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 47:37


    Bryce Johnson (Pretty Little Liars, Expedition Bigfoot) recalls the exact moment he was inspired to move from the midwest and head to Hollywood. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Malcolm Barrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 54:34


    Malcolm Barrett (Timeless, The Boys) talks about the lessons he learned as a young film/tv actor in NYC. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Jana Schmieding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 44:48


    Jana Schmieding (Rutherford Falls) reflects on making her transition from teacher to major network sitcom star. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    In the Greenroom: Acting Fail w/ Rachel Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 31:21


    Special Patreon sampler. The very first Greenroom hang! Episode 1 guest Rachel Bloom reveals one of her biggest acting fails. Then, Michael answers questions about the "hurry up and wait,' why actors don't do LinkedIn, and gigs-between-gigs. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Rachel Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 44:33


    Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Trolls World Tour) talks with Michael about forging her way into the business, what she looks for when casting, and reveals stories behind past roles. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael's Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com

    Trailer: Slate Your Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 1:18


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