Podcasts about actors on acting

June Squibb was born an actor, and had a rich career on stage for years before becoming an on-screen performer in her sixties. It's not your typical trajectory, sure, but then neither is being 94 and carrying your first feature film – which, by the way, is an action comedy. With her new movie THELMA new in theaters this weekend, the singular June Squibb joins us to talk about how the role of Kate in Andrew Payne's NEBRASKA – for which she won an Oscar – reflected her life and shaped her career.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 2020s updates to her Vulture ‘Best Queer Horror Movies' List.***With Jordan Crucchiola and June Squibb

Lisa is thrilled to be joined by three wonderful actors who you need to know about! Carey Cox recurs on “The Handmaid's Tale” as Rose Blaine, Joseph Kibler has acted on shows like “Criminal Minds” “Good Trouble” “Chicago Med” and Leah Rachel is model, dancer, actress  performing all over London on both stage and screen. What do these three artists have in common? In addition to being talented, they are all performers with disabilities and advocates in their own unique capacities. Carey, Joseph and Leah have so much to share with us, not just about their career challenges but also about their wins and their view of the  changing landscape of visibility, accessibility and inclusion for performers.  Joseph's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wSQDC60FRxjUxdrjGRHVA Joseph's Insta  https://www.instagram.com/josephakibler/ TikTok - Josephakible Joseph Kibler's blog - www.fancywalker.blog Carey's Insta https://www.instagram.com/careyleighcox/?hl=en Leah's Insta https://www.instagram.com/leahrachel99/ Leah's other Socials @LeahRachel99 Website: https://www.leahrachelcaplan.com Leah Rachel is an Access Coordinator, Disabled Actress, and a Medical Ethics Researcher currently based in the UK Carey Cox is a New York based actor.  Originally from El Paso, TX, Carey has a BFA in Musical Theater from Santa Fe University of Art and Design, and an MFA in Acting from UNC Chapel Hill. Carey has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in regional theater.  She was a writer and performer for the 2022 Viacom/CBS Diversity Showcase, and she plays Rose Blaine on The Handmaids Tale.  She also stars in the upcoming Indie feature Where Did the Adults Go?.  Other passions include visual art, playwrighting, stand-up, singing, guitar, and volunteering.  Carey has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and advocates for disability inclusion.  She has three cats and one dog with her husband Joe. Joseph Kibler is a born disabled and HIV positive actor/writer/content creator living in New York, NY. Joseph has appeared on shows such as Chicago Med, Good Trouble, Criminal Minds and CSI Cyber along with several National commercials from brands like Wells Fargo, Toyota, National Association of Realtors & United Healthcare.  He was a long time member of Upright Citizen Brigade as an improviser & sketch comedy writer and was on the MessHall Team Fetch. Joseph has also produced and was the subject of an Award Winning Documentary called Walk On. Walk On follows Joseph's journey training to walk 6 miles in the LA AIDS Walk.  It was produced by Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman, Steve & Nancy Carell and won best documentary at Burbank International Film Festival & Timecode: NOLA. Alongside his HIV & Disability activism and writing his own spec films/tv shows, he enjoys his days with his spouse, Carey Cox and their four senior pets.  Here is the rundown: 01:29 The Reality of Being a Disabled Actor 02:29 The Importance of Authentic Representation 07:23 The Struggle for Equal Opportunities 09:52 The Isolation of Disabled Actors 12:57 The Role of an Access Coordinator 15:35 The Challenges of Accessibility on Set 27:48 Carey's Character in The Handmaid's Tale 29:58 Character Research and Backstory 30:27 Wheelchair Barbie 31:47 Impact of Representation on Younger Generations 32:28 The Struggle for Representation in Children's Media 35:49 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Disability in Performance 37:04 The Importance of Representation and Accessibility in Media 40:49 The Need for Disabled Creatives in the Industry 55:00 Future Projects and Hopes for Increased Representation

The days when Ryan Kwanten was best known for playing Jason Stackhouse on True Blood may be coming to an end. This year alone, he's toplined three films -- the upcoming action thriller Section Eight, last month's Glorious (a two-hander with J.K. Simmons), and  Expired.  Here, Ryan shares what drives his project choices and performances and tells us why he feels seen by Maximus Decimus  Meridius (as well as a fun and surprising alternate pick!).Then, Jordan has one quick thing -- breaking A24 trilogy news! 

Sierra Goddard’s latest challenge as an actress is to portray a man in the 1800s. Goddard, 23, of Freeport, is the latest guest on the Register Star’s “Meet the Artist” podcast where we meet the artists who make our community a more beautiful place.  During the podcast discussion, Goddard explains how she gets into character as Powell, the lead protagonist in the West Side Show Room’s newest stage production of “Men On Boats” - a production written by Jacklyn Backhaus and directed by Rockford’s own Mike Werckle. In real life, John Wesley Powell led the first government-sanctioned expedition through the Grand Canyon, called the Powell Geographic Expedition in the 1860s. It was a 3-month river paddle down the Green and Colorado Rivers. In the play, the all-female cast helps to highlight the ridiculousness of male bravado and questions male values. Hilarity and tragedy ensues. Goddard attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles and in New York City. She tells the story of how she ended up living in Freeport to attend Highland Community and Kishwuakee Colleges. Listen to the podcast online at rrstar.com, and subscribe to "From the Newsroom: Rockford Register Star" wherever you find your podcasts. More information Rockford Register Star: www.rrstar.com Host: Scott P. Yates; 815-987-1348; syates@rrstar.com; @scottpyates Sierra Goddard: https://www.backstage.com/u/sierragoddard/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9919314/  Instagram: @thewritersierra West Side Show Room: www.thewssr.org Music: The episode’s theme music was recorded live during the “Men on Boats” performance at the West Side Show Room in Rockford on November 21, and replayed here with the director’s permission.

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Caitlyn Larimore. Caitlyn is an actress currently starring on Heartbeat. Caitlyn and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and what attracted her to acting in the first place . She also spoke about her role on NBC’s new drama Heartbeat, her interest in screenwriting, […]

This episode of Sitting Around Talking Movies was recorded live at the 23rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival where Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli talk about the new films "Truth" and "Bridge of Spies" and we hear what Robert Redford, Cate Blanchett, Stephen Spielberg and Tom Hanks have to say about them. Then we're joined live by Marc Levin who talks about his new documentary being shown at the festival called "Class Divide." He's followed by up and coming actor Thomas Mann and his co-star Lucy Fry. They talk about their new indie feature "The Preppie Connection" and the challenge of trying to move beyond high school roles. Also, Lucy fry teaches us how to pronounce "Brisbane." 

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Dana Gourrier. Dana is an actress currently starring on The Astronaut Wives Club. Dana and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and having the benefit of hindsight what she would do differently career wise. Dana has worked with Quentin Tarantino on two occasions (The Hateful […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Ari Stidham. Ari is an actor currently appearing on Scorpion. Ari and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his previous role on Huge. He also spoke about his role as Sylvester Dodd on Scorpion. He talked about how the show came together, how he got the part, and […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Vince Nappo. Vince is an actor currently appearing on CW’s Reign. Vince and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his journey from stage to screen. He also spoke about his work as General Renaude on Reign. He talked about the challenges of doing a big […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Shahin Sean Solimon. Shahin is the writer, director, and star of Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage. Shahin spoke about breaking in, his worst audition experience, and the “three paths” actors can take. He also discussed his new movie Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage. He detailed his writing process, how he […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Jeremy Bobb. Jeremy is an actor currently starring on The Knick. Jeremy and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and if being a working actor is what he expected it to be. He also spoke about his role as Herman Barrow on The Knick. […]

This episode of Conversations with Ross features Spencer Garrett. Spencer is an actor currently starring on Satisfaction. Spencer and I discussed how he broke in, his worst audition experience, and his family’s background in show-business. He also spoke about his role as Victor O’Connell on Satisfaction and some of his past jobs on House of […]

Host, Trena Bolden Fields discusses what's coming up next week with Paid Actor.