Podcast appearances and mentions of lesley wolff

Lesley Wolff on Hollywood Casting, Comedy & Acting Careers In this episode of Drinking During Business Hours, Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler sit down with casting director, producer, teacher, comedian, and actor Lesley Wolff for a fast, funny, insider-heavy conversation about casting, stand-up, commercials, creative survival, and how the entertainment business really works. The episode starts over a Michigan rosé and quickly turns into a candid, hilarious talk about commercial auditions, stage moms, acting insecurity, networking, comedy culture, and why visibility can matter as much as talent in Hollywood.  Lesley also opens up about her long career developing comedy talent, her Fresh Faces workshop philosophy, and her frustration with gatekeeping in entertainment. One of the most interesting parts of the episode is her discussion of AI, digital casting, and the future of the business — especially how creators, actors, and comedians may need to adapt to a much more self-generated, tech-driven industry. Funny, brutally honest, and packed with useful perspective, this episode is a great listen for comics, actors, casting nerds, and anyone trying to make a living in entertainment. Guest Info Lesley Wolff is a casting director, actress, comedy mentor, and founder of the Fresh Faces Stand-Up Comedy Workshop. Public profiles describe her as a longtime talent developer and "Comic Fluffer," with acting credits including Weeds, The George Lopez Show / Lopez, No Way Jose, and Guest House, plus work in digital, TV, film, and comedy development.  Her background also includes TV writing, comedy production, and talent development across multiple lanes of entertainment. VoyageLA notes that she wrote for ABC's Recess and Sweet Valley High, produced comedy showcases featuring major names, and built Wolff Casting as a boutique casting company with a strong digital and comedy focus. Guest Social Links Instagram: @lesleywolffisthephotobomb … https://www.instagram.com/lesleywolffisthephotobomb/?hl=en Website: wolffcasting.com … http://wolffcasting.com/ Email: lesleywolff@gmail.com IMDb: Lesley Wolff … https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1078298/  VoyageLA … https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-lesley-wolff-castingfresh-faces/  Drink of the Podcast This episode features a Michigan rosé from Achrimère Wines in Traverse City, made by Aimee Desautels. In the episode, Sarah describes it as a female-owned Michigan wine with a creamy mouthfeel and red-fruit notes, while the group riffs on rosé, wine education, and how fun it is to discover bottles outside the usual Napa/Bordeaux lane. Chapters 00:48 Today's drink: Michigan rosé from Achrimère Wines 02:31 Introducing Lesley Wolff 05:42 Commercial casting, beginner's luck, and stage mom energy 10:20 Acting vs casting and why commercials are their own skill 14:35 Audition psychology, networking, and "talent" myths 19:30 Casting power, director callbacks, and how jobs really get decided 20:52 Lesley's new casting venture and cutting through gatekeeping 24:10 AI, self-tapes, digital likeness, and the future of casting 31:45 Romanticizing the old acting world vs today's business 34:45 How Sarah and Rich met in the improv parking lot 39:00 Comedy community, mentors, Brody, Mitch Hedberg, and support systems 47:00 Joke writing vs personal storytelling in stand-up 52:20 Dying on stage, producing shows, and building audience trust 57:00 Why artists can't quit, and what success really means Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you like, comment, and subscribe to Drinking During Business Hours on YouTube. Share this episode with an actor, comic, casting friend, or anyone obsessed with how Hollywood actually works and drop your favorite Lesley Wolff moment in the comments.  Host Links FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! Sarah IG @sarahhalstead https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en  FB @sarahjhalsteadcomic https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/ X @sarahjhalstead  https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead  Website   @SarahHalstead | sarahjhalstead.com Rich IG @richchassler https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/ FB @chasslerfans https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/ X @richchassler https://x.com/richchassler  Website  richardchassler.com

Doug welcomes friend, fellow comedian, and casting director Lesley Wolff into the studio!FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @AHOLEPODCASTYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DougBassComedyWWW.SHAVEMYBALLS.COM USE CODE: "AHOLEPODCAST"

On this episode, we continue visiting with our 2020-2021 Alumni College Fellows as they lead us in conversation on the relationship between who we are, how much freedom we possess, and the cultures we navigate in establishing either of the two.  We hear from Dr. Dale Kretz, Assistant Professor of History, who discusses African Americans' engagement with the federal government after the Civil War; Dr. Lesley Wolff, Assistant Professor of Latinx and Latin American Art History, who speaks with us about foodways and indigeneity in post-revolutionary Mexico City; and Dr. Alan Barenberg, Buena Vista Foundation Associate Professor of History, who talks about his current research on the Soviet government's punitive use of hard labor beginning in the 1940s.

Lesley Wolff, David James, and Mike Fallek drop by Around the Bagg tonight to compete for my friendship on the world's best comedy game show.

Therapy of the Absurd Podcast Ep. 6, Thursday - August 27th, 2020. Our special guests tonight are comedian, casting agent, actress Lesley Wolff, actress/producer Monika Casey & writer, author, director Shawna Baca! Lesley Wolff: @wolffcasting.com, @instagram.com/lesleywolffisthephotobomb, @lesley.wolff on Facebook, @imdb.com/name/nm1078298, Monika Casey: @monikacasey.com, @instagram.com/themonikacasey, @Themonikacasey on Twitter, @imdb.com/name/nm2279345/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0, Shawna Baca: @shawnabaca.com, @ShawnaBaca on Twitter, @instagram.com/filmpixie, @imdb.com/name/nm0045198/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0,

"Commercials are all about face value," says Marta Parrillo, on-camera commercial agent at DH agency.  "It's time to create whatever you want to create," says Lesley Wolff, independent casting director.  "Be word perfect, and 100% off book," for all commercial audition self tapes, says Michelle Zeitlin, talent manager. If you want great advice, tools and tactics to succeed and a fun listen...join us for this episode all about casting and commercials with industry pros.  These two women are hysterically funny, warm and generous with their time and knowledge. Lesley Wolff has cast national commercials, digital ads, podcasts, film and television, and studied under some of the best including Stanley Soble at the Mark Taper and Carol Barlow, CD for hosting. She recently wrapped a year of casting actors for the late night TV talk show with Lilly Singh. Marta Parillo was a film student who pivoted into agenting after a friend suggested she was "good with people and paper work!" She also has gravitas in her voice and loads of enthusiasm for new funny talent. She joked that even her job at Chuck E Cheese helped to mold her character and work ethic. She never forgets a face!  What is current? Who is getting cast? Which directors are working? What are the new protocols for Covid-19 casting? Hear it here first!

Are you the absolute worst at parties? Do you suck at telling a joke? Well, with a little help, you too can be funny! Casting Director and Stand-Up Coach Lesley Wolff (@LesleyWolffIsThePhotoBomb) joins Nikki & Steve in the studio to discuss tips, tricks, and methods to turn your un-funny ass into a mildly amusing human being. To submit your questions/feedback, email us at: podcast@nikki.limo To call in with questions/feedback, leave us a voicemail at: (765) 734-0840 To follow the podcast on Instagram, follow us @shttheydonttellyou To visit our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/stikki To watch more Nikki & Steve on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/nikkilimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*FILMS DISCUSSED: TOLKIEN, UGLY DOLLS, LET THEM PLAY, POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU, THE HUSTLE, IT CHAPTER 2* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Leslie Wolf. Chris was not happy with Tolkien. Leslie and her daughter loved Ugly Dolls. Graham wants everyone to see the baseball doc Let Them Play. Chris was surprised at how he liked Pokemon. Trailer for It 2 is creepy!

Comedian and casting director, Lesley Wolff, and Lisa go way back. They also have a shitload of stuff in common. They both came up in showbiz together, they both teach stand up, they both produce comedy shows and they’ve both been known to frequent Indian reservation casinos. On this episode, Lesley opens up about what it was like trying to conceive after 40 and the devastating depression she fell into after the birth of her daughter.   

In this episode I talk with Lesley Wolff, founder and teacher of the Fresh Faces Stand Up Comedy Workshop, who can be found making people laugh and helping them enjoy themselves at the World Famous Hollywood Improv. Named "the Comic Fluffer" by LA Weekly's Top 100 people, Lesley creates a fun nurturing environment for people to showcase their work, and has helped so many people over the years find their comedic voice. Listen and journey back to a year when every day became opposite day for Lesley, and her connection to funny was cut off. Hear her share, very openly, her experience of postpartum depression and how the people in her life, and a burrito, helped her find her way back to herself. Wanna be a guest? Visit my website or DM me on Instagram or my Breathe with Eileen Fein Facebook page to nominate yourself or someone you know who has a moving story of connection to be on the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Funny lady Lesley Wolff stops by and gives advice for using the funny within. She encourages AJ to use the pain breakups and singleness can bring and use it to her gain. Lesley is a loving and nurturing spirit who sees AJ's potential instantly and offers AJ a spot on her show at the Improv immediately. From the moment they met in the elevator, she honed in on AJ's shyness and told her to release her "apologetic spirit." Lesley discusses being a mom later in life and the children's book she's recently written. Lesley is a comedy coach and has a workshop for fresh comedian faces... check her out at @lesleywolffisthephotobomb or http://www.wolffcasting.com/. Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow https://www.instagram.com/midlifemakeoverpodcast/ on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/themarcyminute & AJ too at https://www.instagram.com/askajanything. Become a Patron by supporting us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/midlifemakeover Email us questions and comments to midlifemakeoverpodcast@gmail.com! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook!

Lesley is an actress, casting director, stand up teacher, and a mom. We discuss grocery shopping, peeing in public, photography, ethics, multi-tasking, divorced parents, and dealing with your mom after motherhood. Enjoy our chat! wolffcasting.com kiracomedy.com karenandkiracanread.com allthingscomedy.com

Lesley Wolff is comic, a writer, a casting director, a teacher, and a mom. She and Kira GET INTO IT. There is some frank talk and you'll be surprised by what comes up. This is a favorite and I'm sure you'll agree. Enjoy. wolffcasting.com kiracomedy.com allthingscomedy.com

this show will blast off with the latest in Pot Head Stories, new sound effects and Comedian Lesely Wolff from Los Angeles. Christy Crackers and Joe Hamriah from Baseball Digest Daily hit a double play.

We have a major league show lined up for you with comedian Lesley Wolff, Dave from Vote For the Worst and Joe from Baseball Digest Daily. Don't miss this funny and awesome show!

Weezy and The Swish podcast 88Prepare yourself for the "dishiest" podcast EVER! It's two hours plus of dish, dishy, dishier, dishiest. Our guest is Lesley Wolff and she wastes no time getting into it. Getting into what exactly? You'll just have to listen. It's dish after unwashed dish and it's all in here. Click and enjoy a heaping dish of deliciously smart, sassy chatter. by Matt Hartley on Thu 01 Mar 2007 12:59 AM PST