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

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

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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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

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 (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