In this episode, I join actor, writer, director, and Pittsburgh native James Quinn to discuss the art of acting. We discuss the Super Bowl and reboots of beloved franchises, Quinn's experience of breaking into the industry in the nineties, and how technology and social media have changed the industry since then. We also talk about the difficulty of accepting rejection, and how to channel the nerves of auditioning into positive energy when a part is accepted. We move on to using real-life emotions in storytelling, and the differences between boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). We end with a discussion of navigating the film industry, from idea to festival, and the importance of being able to tell the same story with less. Finally, we explore the upsides of independent film, and the current rise of independent artists, as well as the benefits of podcasts versus radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices