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Episode 109 – The Audition Revolution with Greg Apps Episode Summary In this episode, Max sits down with legendary Australian Casting Director Greg Apps (Casting Director of Mission Impossible 2 , Chopper , and Romper Stomper...
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...
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…
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...
In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors , host Max Belmonte sits down with Andy Roth —an award-winning producer, voice casting director, and one of the industry's most sought-after teachers. Andy pulls back the curtain on th...
Unlock the secrets behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic performances in this deep-dive interview with legendary acting coach Terry Knickerbocker . In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors , host Max explores the craft, disc...
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...
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…
1. The Casting Director’s Role in Production Anousha explains how casting directors are often the first "heads of department" hired. They are frequently brought on during the development stage—sometimes years before a project...
Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 61 In the final episode of the year, Max and Sam catch up on a chaotic end-of-year rush of auditions, corporate gigs, and play rehearsals. From navigating malfunctioning set tech to breaking do...
Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 60: On-Set Intensity, Audition Secrets, and Showreel Essentials What does it really take to film an intense, emotional drama under strict on-set restrictions? In this episode, Max and Sam catch...
Are creative self-tapes completely rewriting the rules for modern casting? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors , Max and Sam dive straight into the reality of the acting hustle. They break down a massive week of on-set e...
Episode 54: Self-Tape Mix-Ups, Commercial Auditions, & The Reality of Voice Acting Ever prepared for a self-tape only to realize you read for the wrong character entirely? That's exactly how Max kicks off this week's episode....
Cinema is officially back, Max gets an exciting tap on the shoulder for a new project, and we are breaking down the absolute essentials of landing a role on a major television series! In this milestone 50th episode, Max and S...
Episode 45: Red Flags, Self-Tapes, and the Production Boom The Australian screen industry is booming, but navigating it requires a mix of hustle, flexibility, and knowing when to say no. In this episode, Max and Sam dive deep...
📝 Episode Summary After a quick fortnight break, Max and Sam are back in the studio (accompanied by some minor desk chaos courtesy of Frederick the sausage dog). This week, the guys dive into invaluable casting director insig...
Episode 39: John Bell’s Wisdom, Rehearsal Debates, and What We’re Watching 📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Max and Sam navigate the highs and lows of the Acting industry, from learning at the feet of an Australian legend t...