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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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Stop Guessing! The Complete Self Tape Guide for Modern Actors | Ep 89
April 7, 2022

Stop Guessing! The Complete Self Tape Guide for Modern Actors | Ep 89

Episode 104 | The Modern Audition: Master the Self-Tape Self-taping has evolved from a "convenience" to the industry standard. In this episode, Max and Sam break down everything you need to know to turn your living room into ...

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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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Two Actors Survive the Pandemic - Two Unemployed Actors Ep80
Feb. 3, 2022

Two Actors Survive the Pandemic - Two Unemployed Actors Ep80

Send us a text How did Max & Sam survive lockdowns? What project is Max excited about? How to approach writing and producing as an Actor Support the show

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Solo Lockdown: Bizarre Brand Requests and Growth Experiments - Ep 79
July 9, 2021

Solo Lockdown: Bizarre Brand Requests and Growth Experiments - Ep 79

Inside This Episode: The Mystery: Max shares a strange story about a national brand requesting the removal of DIY content he starred in for them. We discuss the nuances of usage rights, "private" videos, and why brands someti...

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How Dacre Montgomery Landed Stranger Things (And The Brutal Truth About Talent) Ep2
July 4, 2019

How Dacre Montgomery Landed Stranger Things (And The Brutal Truth Abo…

"You can have the talent, but if you lack the right look, you’re not going to get it. You can have the right look, and if you have no talent, you can still get it. That’s the industry." — Sam "I was about to walk into a room ...

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