Episodes

Episode 104: Matthew Deaner - Navigating the Future of the Australian Screen Industry In this deep-dive episode, Max Belmonte sits down with Matthew Deaner , the CEO of Screen Producers Australia (SPA) . They explore the crit...

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...

Send us a text Episode 102: Making Documentaries with Jye Currie In this masterclass on independent filmmaking, Max Belmonte sits down with Jye Currie , the award-winning director and producer behind the AACTA-nominated featu...

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…

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...

In this instalment of the Two Unemployed Actors podcast, host Max welcomes Anthony Meindle, an award-winning Writer, Director, and creativity expert! Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of his global acting workshops, he discusses his latest book, Unstuck, which explores removing the psycholog…

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...

Episode 97: Harriet Gordon-Anderson on Resilience, Shakespeare, and the Art of Being Yourself In this episode, Max Belmonte sits down with the incredibly versatile Harriet Gordon-Anderson . From the prestigious halls of WAAPA...

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...

🎬 Unlock the Secrets of World-Class Performance with Miranda HarcourtEver wondered how stars like Nicole Kidman deliver such breathtaking, authentic performances? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, we go behind the scenes with legendary acting coach Miranda Harcourt.Miranda has worke…

Show Notes: Episode 94 – Mastering the American Accent with Paige Walker In this episode, Max Belmonte sits down with expert dialect coach Paige Walker to demystify the American accent for Australian actors. From her work on ...

Send us a text What are Max & Sam watching? Listen now for some great recommendations. Max also reviews The Drovers Wife after attending an industry event Episode Webpage: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/whataretheywatchingepisode93 www.twounemployedactors.com Add Kulcha Productions Support…

Episode 92: Writing for Actors with Chris Corbett In this episode, Max and Sam dive deep into the world of screenwriting with Australian industry veteran Chris Corbett . With over 50 hours of television credits—spanning from ...

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 ...

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…

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 ...

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…

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...

Send us a text A lot can go wrong on set - Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 86 - Max & Sam share their own on-set horror stories - They also react to other real stories from set Support the show

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...

Send us a text - MAX & SAM recap on two amazing guests Christiaan Van Vuuren and Sam Hargrave and why they were inspired by them - MAX has an update on his passion project - Where will the Podcast be in late...

Episode 83: The Art of Action with Sam Hargrave In this high-octane episode, Max and Sam sit down with Sam Hargrave , the visionary director behind Netflix’s Extraction franchise. From his beginnings as a stunt performer in t...

Send us a text Max & Sam chat to Writer, Actor, & Director Christiaan Van Vuuren Famous since ‘Bondi Hipsters’, Christiaan talks all things Acting From creating your own opportunities to Directing and lots in between Support ...

Send us a text What are Max & Sam watching and why? How to prepare for a busy TV show work schedule It's still important to 'not wait for a part'. Support the show