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How to Stand Out to Casting Directors: Self-Tape Secrets & Tips from Helene Rousse - Ep 107
Oct. 1, 2025

How to Stand Out to Casting Directors: Self-Tape Secrets & Tips from …

Episode 107: International Casting Secrets, "Verticals," and AI with Helene Rousse In this episode, Max Belmonte dives deep into the shifting world of international casting with Helene Rousse , a powerhouse Montreal-based Cas...

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Stop Being "Honest" and Start Winning: Ivana Chubbuck’s 12-Step Acting Technique - Ep 106
April 28, 2025

Stop Being "Honest" and Start Winning: Ivana Chubbuck’s 12-Step Actin…

This episode of Two Unemployed Actors features a deep dive into the craft of acting with Ivana Chubbuck, the renowned creator of the Chubbuck Technique and coach to A-list stars like Halle Berry and Brad Pitt. The conversation centres on the release of the updated edition of her seminal book, The P…

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Why I Changed My Acting Agent & How to Audit Your Creative Career - Ep 105
Jan. 21, 2025

Why I Changed My Acting Agent & How to Audit Your Creative Career - E…

Episode 105: The "Slasher" Life & Strategic Pivots In this episode, Max Belmonte returns from a hiatus to break down the reality of being a "slasher" in the Australian screen industry—balancing Acting, Producing, and corporat...

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How Daniel Craig & Austin Butler Prepare: Acting Secrets from Terry Knickerbocker - Ep 101
July 10, 2023

How Daniel Craig & Austin Butler Prepare: Acting Secrets from Terry K…

Welcome back to another masterclass episode of Two Unemployed Actors with your host, Max Belmonte. Today, we dive deep into the craft of performance with legendary New York acting coach Terry Knickerbocker, one of the industry’s most sought-after mentors. As founder of the Terry Knickerbocker Studi…

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From 20 Years in Corporate to Producing TV: 100 Episodes of Lessons Learned
March 13, 2023

From 20 Years in Corporate to Producing TV: 100 Episodes of Lessons L…

Episode 100: The Milestone, the Memories, and the New Mission In this landmark 100th episode of Two Unemployed Actors , host Max Belmonte reflects on the journey from a 20-year corporate career to becoming a dedicated Actor a...

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Shane Withington: Secrets to a 40-Year Career & Surviving Home and Away - Ep 96
June 16, 2022

Shane Withington: Secrets to a 40-Year Career & Surviving Home and Aw…

Show Notes: Episode 96 — Shane Withington In this episode, we are joined by Logie Award-winning actor Shane Withington . With over 40 years in the industry, Shane shares the wisdom gained from a career that spans iconic Austr...

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Acting vs. Survival Jobs: Why Your Passion Shouldn’t Have to Pay the Bills Ep 91
April 28, 2022

Acting vs. Survival Jobs: Why Your Passion Shouldn’t Have to Pay the …

Show Notes: Episode 91 – Acting vs. Survival Jobs In this episode, Max and Sam reunite to discuss the high-wire act of balancing a creative career with real-world responsibilities. From the philosophy of survival jobs to the ...

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How To Get An Agent with Mark Morrissey (Chris Hemsworth's Manager) | Ep 88
March 31, 2022

How To Get An Agent with Mark Morrissey (Chris Hemsworth's Manager) |…

Welcome to Episode 88 of the Two Unemployed Actors podcast. In this insightful session, host Max Belmonte sits down with one of the most influential figures in the Australian entertainment landscape: Mark Morrissey. As the founder and managing director of Morrissey Management, Mark brings over fo…

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The Actor's Essential Checklist: Mastering the 'Boring Bits' Between Gigs - Ep 43
July 9, 2020

The Actor's Essential Checklist: Mastering the 'Boring Bits' Between …

Episode 43: Mastering the "Boring Bits" & The Actor’s Toolkit In this episode, Max and Sam take a deep dive into the "boring bits"—the essential administrative and maintenance tasks that keep an actor's career moving forward ...

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