This is an episode like no other.
I heard STUART on the podcast SPEAK LA (you should check them out)
It was like nothing I had ever heard and after the podcast episode I felt so rejuvenated!
So I asked him to come on an obSETHed episode and it turned into one of the most honest conversations I have ever had.
Please take a listen, and if you would like a part 2, please let me know by emailing: obsethed.net@gmail.com
Bruno Amato is setting out to save the country.
From Kevin McCarthy.
Bruno is a working Actor and never imagined he would be running for office.
But at this point in time, he knows we need some change from the direction we are heading.
Whether you work in entertainment and want to hear about Bruno the Actor
or you are a constituent of his district of Bakersfield California and want to learn more about Bruno's background and beliefs, this is the podcast for you.
Don't forget to check out his website
www.brunofourcongress.com
I have been wanting to sit down with my friend Akilah Green and learn about her writer's journey for a long time. It was worth the wait!
Akilah has used her unique voice to navigate Washington DC as a Lobbyist and navigate Hollywood as a much sought after Writer/Producer.
I have so many questions about the process of writing and collaborating with other artists in a Writers Room, and thankfully Akilah has the patience to walk me through them.
She is one of the funniest people I follow on Twitter. If you would also like to follow her commentary, her handle is @akilahgreen
Enjoy the episode!
I can't tell you how many times I had to look up the spelling of ENTREPRENEUR!
So frustrating!
Anyway, Darren Darnborough is a great guy that I had wanted to meet for a quite a while.
I had heard of him because he is the CEO and CO-FOUNDER of WeAudition, and before I signed up on the platform, I wanted to learn more about it and how it came to be.
I loved talking to Darren about acting, making projects and being an (here goes that freaking word again...) entrepreneur in the entertainment business.
I am loving WeAudition and you should really check it out!!!
www.weaudition.com
Casting Director Mark Sikes casts independent features, was one of the first paid bloggers in entertainment sphere, and produced an award winning documentary about a mysterious production he helped cast.
I wanted to interview him while I was reading his book HOLLYWOOD MADE SIMPLE.
The book blew me away and I knew we had to discuss it.
He is such a good gentleman, and really nothing was off limits during our talk (even his email address)
Once upon a time,
I was lucky enough to be represented by the amazing Jay Schachter.
And I am still lucky enough to be friends with him.
I never stop learning, and I never stop laughing.
And I must say...it is so nice to have someone in this business I can really trust.
Jay is Head of Film and Television at
Stewart Talent,
Which has offices across the U.S.
Jay is a true one-of-a-kind person.
And I just love that mutha brutha!
I think it is important to discuss what happens if you decide the entertainment industry is no longer fulfilling your dreams.
What if you want to move on from it but are afraid there is nothing else out there that could make you happy?
Well, in this obSETHed special series, we will talk to people who are truly happy with their LIFE AFTER entertainment. And we will discuss the business in the unique way that only they can see it...in hindsight.
My first guest in Carol Elsner.
She is a fantastic human, and for years worked as a highly respected commercial agent in Hollywood.
What made her decide to move on from it?
How did she know what she wanted to try next?
How has her life changed and how does she view the business of agenting now?
Tune in to find out!
Oh, and thanks for listening!
Rose Rosen is such a great guest! So funny and honest!
She is a CSA Casting Director based out of Tampa, Florida.
She casts film, tv, commercials, reality and print!
She also created a great youtube series with fellow CD Kim Swanson.
The pair talk about current events in entertainment and have special guests from all over the industry.
You can watch them here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ROSEROSEN1
Rose was fascinating to talk to and I am sure you will get a lot of this episode!
-Seth
Daniel Cabeza is a Casting Executive at Fox Entertainment, and I have to tell you, man, I learned so much from this episode!
This one is a must-listen and way more like a Master Class than an interview.
You can follow Daniel on Twitter, which I always find amusing!
@dannycabeza
Jeff Olan is a prolific Background Casting Director in Los Angeles!
That means he has given many actors their shot at getting a SAG card.
Thanks to our mutual friend Nan Sumski for the introduction!!
Jeff has made so many movies and TV series that you love look like real life with the background artists he supplies. Jeff is the man to get you on set!
Beingthere in person is the best way Actors can learn about life in the biz!
So pay attention if this is your goal!
This dude is AWESOME!
www.jeffolancasting.com
I freaking love the show THE BOYS on Amazon.
So different, so twisted! So well acted and cast!
On this episode I zoom with Casting Director Robert Ulrich, who is literally THE DOPEST
about casting THE BOYS!
I'm a lucky dude!
Enjoy
Whaaaaaaaaat?
THIS IS US
LOVE , VICTOR
ONE DAY AT A TIME
Josh casts some of the best shows on network and streaming!
And such a good dude!
I learned a lot from our convo and I think you will also!
After a long break to let the current news of the world sink in, I decided to start making more episodes of the podcast.
Before we get to this great interview with the lovely Erica Bream,
I must say that being an ANTI-RACIST matters.
Doing what's right by people and the planet matters.
Black lives matter.
And being the best and most humane you as possible...matters.
Now, back to the episode!
Erica S. Bream is so great. She casts in Los Angeles and the Southeast.
She has cast TOP theater, television and film productions
and is one of the best teachers in the field.
She has been focused on mastering self tapes for the last decade, and is now opening up to career consultations for actors! I love that!
For more information, you should check out
www.ericasbreamcasting.com
Stay safe and Stay home!
Seth
Ryan Glasgow is a Talent Manager at Mills/Kaplan Entertainment in Hollywood.
He is also an independent Producer, Writer and an excellent singer!
In this podcast we discuss what may come of the entertainment industry once we open back up for business, being a content creator and the taboo subject of being dropped by your rep and best practices when an Actor wants to move on from their rep.
We are using our time to stay healthy and to stay safer at home.
I am grateful for the opportunity to peek into the lives of some of the entertainment industry professionals that I admire and talk about their time spent safer at home, and their thoughts about the current and future state of the business.
In this episode, I have asked Sandi Logan back.
She is currently casting NANCY DREW, DYNASTY and MR. IGLESIAS.
She is also a bright spot on a cloudy day.
I always have so much fun talking to Sandi and I learn a lot (even about myself)
***special note*** we recorded this episode before California's Safer At Home order.
Welcome back to the podcast.
Love and light to the world at this time as we cope with COVID-19
I am proud to continue introducing you to prominent figures in the the entertainment community. People like Kim Swanson, a Casting Director and friend.
If you are enjoying these podcasts or have any special requests, please reach out
obSETHedwith@gmail.com
Dr. Roy Vongtama is a good friend of mine.
He is an Actor, Author and an Oncologist.
He also embraces both Western and Eastern medicine, which I find makes him really well rounded.
I wanted to talk with him about the Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19.
There is so much conflicting info about there, and I wanted to dissect it with someone I trust.
Also check out Roy's book HEALING BEFORE YOU'RE CURED.
mdRoy.com
Michael is still one of the most kind CDs in the business!
I was recently there to watch him win an Artios Award for ANNIE at the Hollywood Bowl.
I love these RANDOM QUESTION segments. It gives people a chance to hear a lighter side of some of my guests.
For the full obSETHed interview with Mr. Donovan, just scroll through the past episodes!
Stoked to bring you Joey Rubenstein from CASTING FRONTIER!
Are you an Actor looking to act?
A Casting Director looking to cast?
Or a Representative looking to....represent...or something?
Well, Casting Frontier is your spot.
Great to meet Joey to learn about how Casting Frontier fits into your career and how to utilize the services to maximize your career.
I was impressed with his honesty, his story and most of all...how they solved a problem that I have been complaining about.
https://castingfrontier.com
I met Korey Pollard when I was guest starring on the FOX show 9-1-1.
It was an amazing experience for MANY reasons, Korey being one of them!
Korey has worked as a 1st AD on many productions, and worked his way up to get there.
*In this episode, we talk about:
*what a 1st AD does,
*how he got involved in the business,
*how an ad for background work led to a principal role in the film STAND BY ME,
*recovery from addiction and motivation to keep going,
*the Lake Arrowhead International Film Festival
...and so much more!
I can't wait for you to know Mr. Korey Pollard!