Jeremy Luke ("This is Us", "Don Jon") has worked with Clint Eastwood, Frank Darabont and Joseph Gordon Levitt. Besides these collaborations, along with his current series "Small Shots" currently streaming on Netflix, Jeremy's natural candor renders him a worthy candidate for learning about artistic honesty, how to get started as an actor (and the subsequent pursuit of "making it") and sourcing your resilience (does it involve 'The Secret'?). We discuss how everyone is truly powerless in...

Casting directors, History Channel's "SIX" and Calvin Klein modelling. Donny Boaz and I had an #HonestConversation! Aside from discussing his definition of a good actor and what constitutes his version of "hustling" (he has some good tips, so actors: listen for them!), Donny and I talk about how brazen honesty isn't necessarily the path to the 'X factor.' In continuing my exploration of what distinguishes a creative in a saturated market, he identifies self-belief and inflated confidence...

Peter Cornwell, director of "The Haunting in Connecticut" with Oscar-nominee Virginia Madsen, had an #HonestConversation with me and continued my investigation into the origins of a unique storyteller's POV and the source of their ideas. Find out what specific experience from his real life (and early day job while an aspiring filmmaker) informed his ability as a director, how choice of medium informs comedy, why passion (+Australian candor) garners audience respect, tips for auditioning,...

Director of TERMINUS (starring "THE VAMPIRE DIARIES" Todd Lasance and "THE LAST SHIP'S" Bren Foster) gives us an explanation for where he thinks cliché lives - filmmakers and screenwriters, listen to this conversation. He and I discuss the competing tension between contentment and complacency, rushed production schedules complicating filmic perspective, how self-congratulatory attitudes can lead to the production of "s**t" (haha) and whether achieving self-awareness, in the pursuit of a...

"You are where you are supposed to be right now” and “everything is said when it needs to be said." Chloé Boreham (who most recently appeared in Damian Walshe-Howling's MESSIAH, produced by the Weinstein Co and just shot her film LA LICORNE in Paris) and I had a, dare I say it, honest conversation. If you're a creative developing your own project, or don't know how to resolve your "20-something" neurosis, listen in. We discuss things happening for a reason, natural continuations, balancing...

Xavier (@XLNB) a recent Sundance Fellow, mentee of Ryan Murphy's Half Foundation, alumnus of the ABFF HBO Short Film Competition and semi-finalist for the Student Academy Awards, offers insights that deserve ears (aspiring filmmakers take note!). We talk Tina and the Gucci Flip Flop, appropriation of black culture (hear about the back stories of "cash me outside" and "on fleek"), Twitter as the "cornucopia" of his ideas, how societies experience a "spike" in populist assertion during times of...

Rory, a recent Sundance Org Fellow with 3 and a half million views for her "OnlyInHelLA" web series, gives us a lesson on discernment and the universality of specificity. Listen in to hear about the role that the concept of "good people making bad choices" plays in her life, the rise of relativity in a world of Tinder, and whether being self-deprecating and having a serious work ethic is a contradiction.

Cariba Heine (BAIT, H20: JUST ADD WATER, HIDING) and I talk about many things ranging from Zimbabwe to what does not serve her "one iota." I also reveal a tragic thing that happened to me in childhood, and she explains what she thinks makes a good actor. Cariba and I explore "down to earthness" allowing for the appreciation of different people, blunt streaks as a manifestation of resentment and the mutual exclusivity of social niceties and distinctive artistic expression.

Katy Perry recently enlisted Re'Sean to help choreograph her latest video, and Ariana Grande shared the stage and screen with him on "Hairspray LIVE!" Re'Sean Pates and I discuss reconciling the provocative nature of the music industry with faith, skittles, neuron mirroring, conscious avoidance of 'bougie' behaviour and inherent empathy as a means of activating self-awareness.

Alison Brie (COMMUNITY), Lizzy Caplan (MASTERS OF SEX) and Bellamy Young (SCANDAL) recently read Elizabeth's first play, "FRACTURED" in a Los Angeles staged-reading, and now this multi-hyphenate creative has "broken the back" of her creative life and secured her first TV literary agent at a "very fancy agency." She talks about industry hunger, how career shifts happen gradually and need not be problematised, and expresses her gratitude authentically (whether it's in an interview or while...

Famous people, Los Angeles and "word salad" are discussed by Carrie, as well as the nature of conversation when meeting through mutual friends (as her and I did). And we talk about the all-important first impressions! If you're on your way to work and don't want to eavesdrop on the people next to you, listen in on our conversation and recycle it later in your day. *Although she no longer works in the film industry, she still talks like you'd think a high powered agent or producer would.

It's Oscar Week! And I was lucky enough to interview one of the actors from Best Picture nominee, LION, Arka Das (ABC's "THE CODE," "TOP OF THE LAKE"). We discuss how he's making a conscious effort to be himself (*and be unapologetic about it*) and how the journey to artistic authenticity can start off surprisingly simple before it evolves into the complex and probing.

Jack of All Trades (and master of many) Mark Reininga (who’s appeared in the CBS series PURE GENIUS, NCIS and Milo Ventimiglia-produced RELATIONSHIP STATUS) talks about not telling someone they're boring at a party, even though that's what was going through his mind at the time. We bond over other things like Blink 182 cover bands and not having friends in high school.

Star of GLEE, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and GREY'S ANATOMY, Titus begins our conversation with "I can just be myself right?" Oh, the irony. And so begins my podcast! An artistic experiment in deciphering the point of meandering conversations (so commonplace in LA) and identifying what is unique to you (wait, me?) on a moment-to-moment basis. Take a listen if you'd like to find out what Titus thinks might be helpful in conversations with friends.

Award-winning filmmaker Robert Scott Wildes, whose debut feature ‘POOR BOY’ starred Oscar-nominee Michael Shannon and SHAMELESS actor Justin Chatwin, talks all things about his daily writing routine and his filmmaking journey. First crucial takeaway from this conversation? Fake it ’til you make it. You’ll have to listen though for what exactly that means in this context. Amongst many other top pieces of advice, Robbie gives incredibly specific and valuable insights into being a professional...

‘ARROW’ and NBC ‘CAMP’ actor Liam Hall, who is also about to appear on the next season of CW’s RIVERDALE, is more that meets the eye. A pure artist in every sense of the word, Liam gives credence to the notion that contemporary actors can balance mainstream fare with free expression. Liam talks filming on set, juggling roles and handling success with humility. For anyone wanting to know more about what really goes on behind the grid of thousands of Instagram followers, listen to Liam’s...

Alison McGirr, one of the stars of Oscar nominee’s Bruce Beresford’s latest feature film ‘LADIES IN BLACK’ with Rachel Taylor, talks all things acting and her journey in this refreshingly honest chat that places special focus on craft and technique. This episode is particularly insightful for anyone interested in learning about how an Australian actor staying in LA halfway around the world gets cast in a feature film also starring Julia Ormond and Angourie Rice. Listen to the end to hear what...

Publicist/Producer Jessica Carrera is one fifth of The Dollhouse production company and Director/Founder of Carrera Press Agency. She recently produced the Lexus Fellowship winning short film 'MY BOY OLEG', written and directed by Sundance 2018 international Short Jury Prize winner Goran Stolevski. Jess is also a recipient of Screen Australia’s Enterprise People funding to work alongside renowned producer Robyn Kershaw. In this episode, she offers many valuable insights about talent...

Sunday Emerson Gullifer is at the forefront of the next-wave of Australian storytellers. She offers insights about her writing and directing process in this down-to-earth and practically minded, but artistically inspiring, conversation. Sunday, who won the Lexus Fellowship at the Sydney Film Festival earlier this year and has also screened at the prestigious Telluride Film Festival, address questions about how she finds and casts her actors, how she starts writing a script, and what she...

Brother directing duo Jonathan and Josh Baker, whose debut feature film ‘KIN’ stars Zoe Kravitz, Jack Reynor, James Franco, Dennis Quaid, and newcomer Myles Truitt, is currently playing in cinemas around the world. They discuss their approach to directing, turning down a “$70 million dollar movie” before they even had an agent, and the genesis of their creativity. Both Jonathan and Josh give their insights about career development, where they started, and the honest advice they’d tell...

“Love Is…” star Michele Weaver talks all things acting and God in this illuminating episode that will resonate with any aspiring artist or entrepreneur - regardless of background or passion. Michele speaks with a self-awareness that’s equally uplifting and challenging. Do you want to find out about the specific moments which lead to her current success and recent impressive bookings? Open your mind and ears to this hardworking talent: an example of how there’s no substitute for a good work...

In this episode I chat with casting director and recent Casting Society of America President, Matthew Lessall. Matt was previously director of feature film casting at 20th Century Fox, worked with Paramount Pictures Television Studios and currently casts an array of feature films, carving out a niche for himself in the industry as the go-to-guy for artists and directors wanting to find their next leading actor. Case in point, Matt cast Oscar-nominees Anna Kendrick and TImotheé Chalamet on the...

In this instalment I have a chat with GREY’S ANATOMY star Giacomo Gianniotti, a Canadian-Italian actor who has become a fan-favourite for his role as Dr. Andrew Deluca in Shonda Rhimes’ mega-hit ABC show. Listen in to find out what belief Giacomo is an advocate for when it comes to success and happiness, and join me in hearing about what the passionate philanthropist and filmmaker has to say about making mistakes and being true to yourself. Are you an actor or a business-owner? Take note of...

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID star, and THE GOOD DOCTOR actor Zach Gordon opens up in a way he claims to not have done so before for any other interview. He’s only 20 but speaks with the authority of someone much older - we touch on this irony with reference to his career as a child actor up to his current status as working adult thespian. Which ’WIMPY KID’ cast member did he speak to on the drive to our interview (they’re friends in real life guys!)? Which Oscar-nominated actor gave him some life...

Fresh off premiering her feature at SXSW, Becca Gleason and I have a little chat about her career and her latest film SUMMER ’03, a project she describes as “60% autobiographical, 40% fabricated.” A veteran of short filmmaking and web series content, Becca goes into detail about whether challenges are increased by being on a feature film set. We discuss her next moves and her unique writing process (does it or does it not involve adderall?). She also gives valuable advice on how filmmakers...