Giving you a behind the scenes account of what its like for two up & coming Actors.If you're curious as to 'what really happens' or you're an Actor yourself, join us each week for updates on our auditions, projects and what we do to get by as Actors.
Max talks about the finer details of Acting with Ivana Chubbuck, Acting Coach and Author of the book ‘The Power of the Actor'. Ivana has worked with many successful Actors over her 25 year career including Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino and so many more.Forming her technique after studying behavioral science, psychology and cultural anthropology.How to find the right technique when you're starting as an ActorHow to get the audience invested in your performanceIvana knows what books a job having worked in CastingHow Ivana worked with Pamela Anderson on the LAST SHOWGIRLHow Christopher Walken prepares and works to constantly refine and improve a performanceWhy do Directors like working with Actors who use the Chubbuck techniqueWhy any technique is no schortcut – you have to keep working hard and the importance of ‘raising the stakes'The importance of Active listeningWhat advice at the end of Ivanas book resonates the most with MaxThe book is updated to include advice on Self Tapes. Listen to Ivanas advice for Max when he struggles with self taping and what stands out to a Casting Director on a self tapeWhy Directors and Writers sit in on Ivanas workshopsHow Ivanas childhood helped inform her approach to developing her Acting technique
It's time for a Max update. Why the long break between Podcast episodes, how come I had to get a new agent, the focus for 2025 and a key lesson from last years Acting experience.
A conversation with SPA CEO Matthew DeanerWhat does SPA doWhat resources SPA offer to Producers chasing their first credit and tips and tricksCurrent issues and opportunities in the Australian industryWhy minimum Australian content quotas are so important and what could the model look likeWhy commissioners are risk averseScreen Forever Conference and how its beneficial for emerging ProducersHow other countries are implementing quotas on their local content.Emerging producers can still make their mark with Short films and low budget content.How to be successful in building a relationship with commissionersIntellectual property and how importance ownership is. What happens if producers lose too much of their IP and how to protect IP rights.Episode Page:https://www.twounemployedactors.com/Screen-Producers-Australia An Add Kulcha Production
Max talks with LA Casting Director Andy Roth who specialises in Voice Over work.Andy Roth , LA Casting Director talks about how he started in Voice Over Casting, building his own Casting business and then Directing. Its not who you know, it's who knows you!Some great insights for Actors around auditioning, whether its for Voice or not.How to navigate the ‘business of connections… and relationships'.Advice on how to start in voiceoversHow to manage getting direction in the voice booth and having the confidence to make the choices that you feel are right.Elevating your voice over auditions through physical movement.Home studio set ups and the need to add your ‘studio sample' to your website.Advice on getting an Agent, current industry trends and so much more…
Max talks with Director and Producer of the Documentary ‘The Promise' Jye Currie They talk the challenges of Producing and Directing a DocumentaryAdvice for other creatives wanting to produce a DocumentaryThe balance between telling a personal story and presenting factsManaging the wellbeing of crew when filming sensitive and difficult subject matter
Max talks with New York Acting Coach Terry Knickerbocker Terry established the ‘Terry Knickerbocker Studio' in NYC and works with Actors like Daniel Craig, Michelle Williams, Sam Rockwell, Austin Butler, and Boyd Holbrook who plays the villain Klaber in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”What drew Terry to Meisner?What was involved in establishing his extraordinary faculty?How to approach AuditionsHow to make your small part workAnd so many more great tips for both established and emerging Actors.
It's the 100th EpisodeA time to look back on all the highlightsMax also updates us on whats the next project...
Acting Coach Anthony Meindl & Two Unemployed Actors – Episode 99- The business of Acting- What are Actors struggling with the most- The new book ‘Unstuck'- How Unstuck can help other creatives- How do you remove the blocks that get in our way- The importance of defining what success is for youEpisode Page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/anthonymeindl www.twounemployedactors.comAn Add Kulcha Production
Max interviews Actor DAMIEN STROUTHOS - What is it like working with a great cast like Sam Niell, Marta Dusseldorp and Kate Mulvaney- How do you bring more to your character than was on the page.- What was Darren Gilshenan's advice to Damien?- The benefit of revisiting Shakespeare - 8 months of presenting Shakespeare to school children- The benefit of Drama School where the Showcase has all Agents in the room.Episode Page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/damienstrouthos www.twounemployedactors.comAn Add Kulcha Production
Max interviews Actor Harriet Gordon – Anderson - Hamlet v the plague- From academic graduate to WAAPA- Navigating through the industry- Approaching a character from featured guest in Television to a lead on stage. Episode Page:https://www.twounemployedactors.com/harrietgordonandersonAn Add Kulcha Productionwww.twounemployedactors.com
Max interviews Home & Away Actor Shane Withington- The great training ground that is working on set of Home & Away- How to set up for success on a television series- Playing ‘John Palmer” on Home & Away for over 14 years and the famous character Shane lent on for inspiration.- Advice for up & coming Actors looking to work in television- What a normal week on Home & Away looks like- How the cast & crew are shooting through CovidEpisode Page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/shanewithingtonwww.twounemployedactors.comAn Add Kulcha Production
Max interviews Acting Coach Miranda Harcourt- How Miranda works with Directors like Jane Campion, Peter Jackson, Taika Waititi and emerging Directors.- How to build chemistry fast- What are actors consistently asking for help with- What its like working with famous Actors - How Miranda approaches her Masterclass for Professional Actors- The power of listening as an Actor- The magic of finding your flowEpisode page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/Miranda-Harcourtwww.twounemployedactors.comAn Add Kulcha Production
Max interviews Dialect Coach Paige WalkerWhat does it take to perfect an accent?The 3 things Aussie Actors are doing wrongThe difference between Stage and ScreenBeing audition readyEpisode Webpage: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/PaigeWalkerEpisode94www.twounemployedactors.comAn Add Kulcha Production
What are Max & Sam watching?Listen now for some great recommendations.Max also reviews The Drovers Wife after attending an industry eventEpisode Webpage: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/whataretheywatchingepisode93www.twounemployedactors.comAdd Kulcha Productions
- In Australia you cant afford to write only in a specific genre- Advice for Actors who want to write- What the real police said about an episode of Crime Drama- Reality TV vs Scripted- Pitching advicewww.twounemployedactors.comEpisode page link:https://www.twounemployedactors.com/chriscorbettAdd Kulcha Productions
- Staying motivated- Its quality over quantity when we get to rehearse- Always make time to evaluate where you are in your Acting journey- The irony of Max taking time from Acting to develop the Podcast and establish a Production Company, both designed to create more Acting projects.- Will Max do another student film?www.twounemployedactors.comAdd Kulcha Production
- How her approach to a character has changed from 8yr old Actor to now,- Working across comedy and drama roles- Being prepared for a TV schedule vs Film- The challenges of filming throughout Covid- What would you go back and tell your young Actor self?www.twounemployedactors.com
Its all about auditions.As Actors now we have to get better at auditioning via a 'Self Tape'.Max and Sam share their tech setups, how they approach auditions as Actors, even how they edit and how self tapes is changing the Actor - Agent - Casting Director relationship.www.twounemployedactors.com
- What does an Agent look for in an Actor- How have Showreels changed over the years and what stands out- The unique challenges of 50 worders- Advice on Self Taping vs Auditioning in the room- What to do now that you have an Agent- When to look for representation in LA We chat with Chris Hemsworth's Agent Mark Morrissey.
- How to approach comedy v drama- What mistakes are up & coming Actors making when attempting comedy- Comedy and Shakespeare- We explore the world of Improv- Tips for success
A lot can go wrong on set - Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 86- Max & Sam share their own on-set horror stories- They also react to other real stories from set
- Anousha demystifies the Casting process- How to handle audition nerves- Tips for nailing that audition
- MAX & SAM recap on two amazing guests Christiaan Van Vuuren and Sam Hargrave and why they were inspired by them- MAX has an update on his passion project- Where will the Podcast be in late March… L.A.
- Max & Sam talk to Director Sam Hargrave from the set of Extraction 2- From Stuntman to Stunt Co-Ordinator & Director Sam Hargrave shares his inspiration, talks about his Marvel experience and that amazing 12 minute action sequence from Extraction. - Plenty of insights for up & coming Actors
Max & Sam chat to Writer, Actor, & Director Christiaan Van VuurenFamous since ‘Bondi Hipsters', Christiaan talks all things ActingFrom creating your own opportunities to Directing and lots in between
What are Max & Sam watching and why?How to prepare for a busy TV show work scheduleIt's still important to 'not wait for a part'.
How did Max & Sam survive lockdowns?What project is Max excited about?How to approach writing and producing as an Actor
- Interesting request to delete previous work- MAX had the courage to put his prices up. - Social Media for Actors
- MAX's latest projects- SAM's film Cooked is finished- We talk Tenet, Triple Frontier, self tape tips, and more...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- How is Max so busy with Acting projects? Whats the secret?- SAM lists all the things you keep your Agent updated about- We talk about the new Netflix show Sweet ToothSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- What happens when MAX ignores last weeks advice to 'follow your gut'?!-We talk about A Quiet Place IISupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- A creepy job every Actor has to avoid!- MAX getting work while being vaccinated- What's got MAX so angry?- SAM's Showreel is ready!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- The new power of Linkedin for creatives- SAM's audition with ATYP- MAX is all about Presenting to CameraSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Insights from George Miller and Tim Minchin at the Sydney Writers Festival- The right Warm ups for Actors- Screenwriting tipsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- What happened with Max's audition?- We talk about the Sydney Writers Festival- Who is learning how to put a screenplay together???Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Max has an audition- Sam's streaming update- Movie reviews and more...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Debried on SAMS Feature Film- For what role did MAX have to buy a sex toy?- What to do after your big project ends...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Why we skipped recording last week- SAMs Feature Film update- MAXs opening night gets closer- CGI doesnt work in theatreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- What to do 2 weeks before a play- Feature film, survival job, podcast equals tired SAM.- MAXs Voiceover Nerd moment!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- SAMs Feature Film update- MAXs play- Which social media platform gave the showreel the most views- Andy Kaufman and more...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Its an episode dedicated to Social Media for Actors- What are you doing based on feedback- What you might be missing out on- What you should be doingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- MAX on set for a guest spot on a TV show- SAMs Short Film Not Today accepted into a Film Festival- MAXs Short Film The Taking is released- SAM meets Joel Edgerton and Chris PrattSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- SAM explain why he has been away- MAX talks about his presenting to camera gig and the play rehearsal- We talk about movies, TV Shows and the production company Made Up Stories.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Interviewing Actor and Psychologist Simon Ward- Dealing with Social Media as an Actor- Common issues Actors reach out on- What the industry needs to do to help- When to seek help as an ActorSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Saying NO to the wrong project- Process from Marketing department through Agencies to Actors- How I set my rates as an ActorSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Why MAX is struggling with his Play rehearsals- SAM busy Auditioning!- What went wrong on MAX's latest project- Why every Actor should do a basic stunt courseSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- How MAX's student film went- SAM's feature film update- How we are updating our ShowreelsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- BTS on MAXs Carsales shoot- An opportunity for TheRightFit.com- SAMs Musical withdrawals- One of us is cast in a feature!!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Why was there such a gap between ep56 & 57?- Negotiating a rollover fee- Getting work through Linkedin- Casting Networks updated- A new online platform for Acting work that worked for MaxSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- Max tells stories from set- Drinking wine on camera at 2am!- Hot tips like what questions to ask about the corporation and not just the project.- The Fatman Movie- SAMs auditionsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)
- MAX & SAM having fun with a TVC Audition- AACTA Voting for awards season...- SAM teaches MAX a Musical termSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/twounemployedactors)