Australian Actor Episodes

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...

Episode 98: Elevating Your Character with Damien Strouthos What does it truly mean to bring a character to life? In this episode, Max Belmonte sits down with actor Damien Strouthos to discuss the bridge between the script and...

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...

Ever wondered what happens after the 'Not Bummer Summer'? ☀️In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, we sit down with Jordana Beatty (Judy Moody herself!) to discuss her incredible journey from an 8-year-old breakout star to a seasoned professional in the industry.We dive deep into how her…

In this episode, we sit down with Darren Gilshenan , an award-winning actor and NIDA alumni whose career spans iconic Australian television, film, and a decade with the Bell Shakespeare company. Darren dives deep into the tec...

Episode 47: The Icon Series – Kate Fitzpatrick In this landmark episode, Max & Sam are joined by a true legend of the Australian stage and screen, Kate Fitzpatrick . With a career that spans the golden era of Australian theat...

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 ...