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We’re thrilled to welcome back producer Patrick Caligiuri for a dynamic round two. In this episode, we dive deep into the state of the industry and explore how nostalgia, escapism, and indie spirit are shaping the next era of filmmaking. From Hollywood tariffs and evolving tax incentives to post-strike ripples and salary restructuring, Patrick opens up about the realities producers face and why now might be the perfect time to greenlight yourself.Why audiences are craving familiarity and emotional comfort more than ever.The risks and rewards of fully committing to bold storytelling.What proposed incentives could mean—and what strings may be attached.A look at where productions are headed and why.How last year's work stoppages continue to influence project timelines and budgets.Why independent filmmaking is having a major comeback.What’s on the horizon for industry-wide talks.How compensation models are shifting in the new landscape.A conversation around evolving movie theater models and ticketing formats.How festivals are becoming more about hype and less about discovery.Why authenticity and openness are resonating more than ever.Embracing the passion, grit, and freedom of indie filmmaking.Greenlight Yourself - Patrick’s call to action: stop waiting—start creating.Episode Resources: Patrick Caligiuri's IG──────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn sit down with couple curators and professional matchmakers Lauren Rosenberg and Jaydi Samuels Kuba — the dynamic duo behind LJMatchmaking and affectionately known as the “Love Agents of Hollywood.”Tune in to hear how Lauren and Jaydi each got their start in the entertainment industry, what inspired them to team up and turn their matchmaking talents into a thriving business, and how they combine showbiz instincts with heart-led strategy to help singles find something real.From insider tips and tricks for navigating online dating to the surprising ways they vet for chemistry, Lauren and Jaydi offer plenty of wisdom — including a few personalized pointers for Jessica and Jenn’s own dating lives.It’s part Hollywood story, part modern love guide, and all heart.Couple curators Lauren Rosenberg and Jaydi Samuels Kuba are your classic Hollywood multi-hyphenates: showbiz veterans by day, professional matchmakers by night. Known as the “Love Agents of Hollywood,” this dynamic duo has built a boutique matchmaking service that blends industry instincts with heart-centered strategy — and a track record of real-life happily-ever-afters.Jaydi, a TV writer whose credits include Family Guy, Salem, and Good Times, first launched LJMatchmaking in 2014 after spotting a major plot hole in L.A.’s dating scene: there was no go-to place for quality singles looking for something real. Her own matchmaking journey even led her to her husband, Dave — though, in true rom-com fashion, she had to “get high on her own supply” and ask him out herself.Lauren, a former TV development executive and producer (Monica The Medium, Checked Inn), has been matchmaking since her early days as an assistant at WME, where she pitched singles the way others pitched scripts. Now a talent manager at Mortar Media, she still channels her gift for spotting chemistry — both on and off screen. Fun fact: she even got engaged on a Comedy Central show (with a little help from comedian Theo Von).Together, Lauren and Jaydi pair intuition with spreadsheets, wish lists with gut instincts, and typecasts with real-life surprises — all while helping their clients cast for something deeper: lasting love.Resources: LJ Matchmaking WebsiteLJ Matchmaking InstagramJaydi Samuels Kuba IMDBLauren Rosenberg IMDBHollywoodWEST (Hollywood Women Executives Stronger Together)────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

This week on Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn dive into the latest industry buzz, from Rob Lowe’s viral clip to Governor Gavin Newsom’s podcast and California’s push to keep productions in LA. They break down the impact of the Stay in LA campaign and the record-breaking 51 films granted incentives. Plus, Jess reflects on her 20-year high school reunion, and then they dive into answering questions from their IG Q&A. With a dash of producing talk and the value of embracing new perspectives, this episode is a must-listen for film lovers and industry pros alike!Rob Lowe's Viral ClipStayinLA Campaign Historic 51 Films Granted Incentives Gavin Newsom PodcastProducing Embracing a Different Perspective Jess’s 20 Year High School ReunionApril’s IG Q&A sessionResources: Literally! With Rob Lowe - ClipStayinLA CampaignStayinLA Rally RSVP Page51 Selected for TV & Film Tax Credit ProgramThis is Gavin Newsom────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠⁠⁠

Producer Whitney Davis joins the conversation to share insights into her career journey and the evolving landscape of Hollywood. As Vice President of Development & Production at Anthony Hemingway Productions, Davis discusses her work on projects like MIKE (Hulu), True Lies (CBS), and the L.A. Law pilot (ABC), as well as her role in identifying compelling IP and fostering new creative talent.The discussion also explores Davis’s early career at CBS News and her time as Director of Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion at CBS Entertainment, where she worked to elevate underrepresented voices in the industry. She reflects on her decision to publicly challenge systemic issues in Hollywood, the response that followed, and how her advocacy continues to shape her work today.Throughout the episode, Davis offers valuable insights into the development and production process, the importance of authentic representation, and the future of storytelling in film and television.Resources:‘CBS Has a White Problem’: Executive Blasts Toxic Culture at Network in Explosive LetterWhitney Davis' IMDBWhitney Davis' LinkedIn────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

Today, Jess & Jenn sit down with the brilliant and versatile Kai Wu, a writer and producer whose storytelling has shaped some of the most captivating genre series on television. From Hannibal to The Flash, Carnival Row, Paper Girls, and American Born Chinese, Kai has built a career bringing rich, character-driven worlds to life. She also created The Ghost Bride for Netflix and recently earned a WGA Award nomination for her work as a Co-Executive Producer on A Murder at the End of the World (FX).Born in Taiwan and raised in Maryland, Kai's journey into writing began with diary pages and evolved into developing original projects with Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and Freeform. In this conversation, we explore her path as a storyteller, how she navigates the industry post-strike, and the challenges of crafting fresh, dynamic genre narratives.Pour yourself a drink and join us for a deep dive into the mind of a writer who continues to redefine the boundaries of television!Episode Resources: Kai Wu's IMDbKai's InstagramThe Motoring Club────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

Jess and Jenn take the pulse of the industry and unpack the current landscape post-strikes, post-wildfires, and mid-Hollywood hustle. Then, they dive headfirst into the pop culture drama everyone’s talking about—yes, we mean that Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni situation. Plus, they take another run at your burning Instagram Q&A submissions—because you asked, and they are answering! Grab a drink and join us for another unfiltered, behind-the-scenes conversation. Cheers! 🍸🎭 ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠

In this insightful episode, Janelle Ault, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and actor, shares her expertise on emotional well-being in the wake of trauma and in the entertainment industry. She begins by discussing how processing traumatic events, like wildfires, differs for everyone, emphasizing that emotional responses are non-linear and should be validated without judgment. Janelle also touches on the concept of primary attachment shock—the deep emotional impact of losing a sense of safety—and offers strategies for regaining stability through small, manageable sources of control. The conversation then shifts to the entertainment industry, where Janelle likens the unpredictable nature of Hollywood to a "shitty dating partner," often destabilizing and difficult to rely on. She highlights the importance of cultivating emotional resilience and setting healthy attachment boundaries to navigate this high-stress environment. Actors and industry professionals can thrive by focusing on emotional skills, self-care, and resilience, especially when dealing with the frequent rejection that comes with the territory. Janelle also speaks directly to casting professionals, noting how they often find themselves in the role of a grief counselor for actors coping with rejection and emotional challenges. She emphasizes the importance of supporting actors through these experiences, as casting directors play a key part in managing the emotional toll of the industry. Janelle's unique perspective offers valuable insights for anyone in entertainment, helping them move from emotionally surviving to thriving. Therapy Website + Resources Janelle Ault's Professional Instagram Online Health Course: The Actor's Mental Health Playbook Additional Resources ──────────────────────────── ⁠Stay Tuned with ⁠⁠Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠ ⁠Follow ⁠⁠Jessica⁠⁠ ⁠ & ⁠Follow ⁠⁠Jenn⁠⁠ ⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠Jess⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠Jenn⁠⁠'s⁠ Casting Journeys ⁠Get ⁠⁠Casting Life Away Merch⁠⁠ here!⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the official ⁠⁠Tipsy Casting Website⁠⁠

Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! In our first show of the year, Jess and Jenn kick off Season 3 with a heartfelt and insightful chat. We’re diving into all the holiday happenings, sharing highlights from our recent international travels, and reflecting on how those experiences have shaped our outlook. As we step into a brand-new year, we open up about our aspirations, how we’re navigating uncertainty, and the best ways to channel energy toward growth and creativity. Whether you're setting intentions, searching for balance, or just looking for some good company as you start 2025, this is the perfect listen to inspire and recharge. Cheers to new beginnings and exciting adventures ahead! Jess & Jenn's London & Italian Adventures New Year, new attitude Taking inventory of 2024 and being grateful for what we escaped the year with. A great big thank you to all of our listeners Episode Resources - Inkwell Tavern Run at it Shouting Cookie Belle Toffee Twins Wine Wash Co. DeuxMoi Groundlings The Performer's Mindset Steph Girard Headshots - Los Angeles Michael Shelford Headshots - London ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠

Jess and Jenn cover the gamut, answering questions from listeners, sharing anecdotes and how important it is for actors to know what kind of reputations their reps have and so much more! As well as teasing some exciting things to come for their season 3! We just want to say thank you so much for your continued support, we DO NOT take it for granted and we hope we get to continue to grow with you! Be sure to share, like and subscribe to the show! Wishing you all the happiest of holidays! Love, Jess & Jenn ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠

Jenn and Jess recap the 2024 Oscars, sharing their thoughts on the big winners, surprising upsets, and standout moments from the ceremony. They discuss the films, performances, and categories that stole the spotlight, as well as those that didn’t quite hit the mark. With their industry expertise and candid takes, they break down what the awards season results mean for the future of film and casting. Tune in for a fun and insightful analysis of Hollywood’s biggest night! ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

Tune in to the second installment of our new Series: Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries with our new friend Kharmel Cochrane! Kharmel first cut her cast teeth as a Casting Director in 2012 on the acclaimed Daniel Wolfe music video "Time to Dance" starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Callum Turner. She followed this up with award winning films such as ‘Lilting’ (2014) and ‘Home’ (2016) and from then on she’s gone from strength to strength. Over the past 12 years, she has worked across film, television and commercials and has earned a reputation for championing new and diverse talent. Her work on projects like ‘The End of the F**king World’,  ‘The Lighthouse’ and ’The Silent Twins’ firmly cement her position as one of the most exciting British Casting Directors working today.  Kharmel has worked with Alex Garland, Emerald Fennell, Renaldo Marcus Green and Neil Blomkamp in the last year on their new projects, as well as continuing her collaboration with Robert Eggers. Her most recent projects include ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ (2023), Gran Turismo (2023), Saltburn (2023) and the much anticipated ‘Bob Marley: One Love’! Resources: ⁠Kharmel's Instagram⁠ ⁠Kharmel's IMDB⁠ ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠

We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Mel Brown of Spotlight to Tipsy Casting! Mel shares her inspiring journey through the entertainment industry, from studying drama at Loughborough University to working her way up in performer agencies and eventually joining Spotlight, where she now serves as Customer Success Manager for performers. In this conversation, Mel opens up about her passion for supporting actors, the importance of mental health in the industry, and her unique role in helping members enhance their profiles and gain visibility with industry professionals. From behind-the-scenes anecdotes to practical advice, Mel offers insights that will resonate with performers at every stage of their careers. ─────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠

Jess and Jenn dive into the heated debates and ongoing drama surrounding the numerous platforms actors must navigate and join to access opportunities. From breaking down the costs and benefits to sharing insider insights and personal experiences, they unpack the challenges and frustrations faced by actors in today’s industry. Along the way, they explore potential solutions, reveal some surprising truths, and deliver their trademark hot takes on this ever-evolving topic. ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠

In this debut of Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries, Jenn and Jess are joined by their talented friend and renowned casting director, Lindsey Weissmueller. With over 15 years of celebrated work in film and television, Lindsey shares insights from her impressive career, including her recent successes with The Persian Version, Dicks: The Musical, and Missing. The conversation delves into Lindsey’s journey from her early days in casting to striking out on her own, her infectious optimism, and her “year of yes!” mentality. Together, they discuss her casting process, her talent crushes, and how she envisions the future of the industry. From Sundance accolades to Artios nominations, Lindsey offers a heartfelt and inspiring perspective on how she’s leaving her unique mark on the world of casting. In this episodes we dive into: How Jessica & Lindsey know each other Lindsey discusses her journey into casting and those who she came up under How she continues to be a glass half full person! What made her feel ready to go out on her own and how the reality compared to what she thought it would be Her year of "yes!" Lindsey's casting process Talent crushes How does Lindsey see the future of casting and how she wants to leave her mark on casting Resources: Lindsey's Instagram Lindsey's IMDB ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠

Join Jenn and Jess as they sit down with the incredibly talented and hilarious Jillian Bell. From her breakout role as the midriff girl on Curb Your Enthusiasm to her unforgettable performances in Workaholics, 22 Jump Street, Brittany Runs a Marathon, and most recently Candy Cane Lane alongside Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian takes us through her journey in comedy and film. They chat about her Vegas roots, starting in improv, her time at Groundlings, and even working at a talent agency before hitting it big. Jillian shares wild audition stories (including SNL!), her love for Disneyland, and her hopes for the future of indie filmmaking. Plus, Jenn has a major announcement you won’t want to miss! Jenn’s Big Announcement Candy Cane Lane Growing Up in Vegas Jillian’s Start in Improv Working at a Talent Agency Her Time at Groundlings Booking & Working on Curb You Enthusiasm Mail Order Comedy & Workaholics Auditioning for SNL 22 Jump Street Built Momentum What Jillian Hopes for the Future Landscape of Indie Filmmaking Wild Audition Stories Disneyland Obsession Resources:  Jenn's Classes & Consultations Jillian’s IMDB Jillian’s IG Candy Cane Lane (Amazon) Groundlings Workaholics (Hulu) Idiotsitter (Amazon) ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

Jenn and Jess are back for season 2 and ready to dive in on the new year and all things entertainment. Recap on our 12 Days of Chrismukkah Giveaway Family Dynamics for the Holidays Resolutions vs. Intentions Semi-Dry January Awards Season & Screeners Our Film Reviews Resources: Toffee Twins Rolling Academy (Manchester) Casting Life Away Cookie Belle Inspire Actors Studio (UK) Wine Wash Co. Castability Ace Studios (Los Angeles) Gran Centenario Tequila Anomalous Coffee London Dance Photography (London) Stephanie Girard (Los Angeles) ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

Today Jess and Jenn celebrate completing their very first season of Tipsy Casting! Not only do they take a stroll down memory lane, but setting sights and goals for the year to come! Thank you for joining us on this ride, and we can't wait to kick off a new year and new season with all of our listeners in January. Wishing you all the happiest of holidays! With Love, Jess and Jenn Episode Resources - Guys & Dolls (Bridge Theatre) Backstairs Billy (Duke of Yorks Theatre) Dear England (Prince Edward Theatre) Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre) The Lady Gang ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

Jess and Jenn sit down with Cristo Fernández to discuss his unique journey from the soccer field to the screen, blending his passion for sports and storytelling into an inspiring career. They delve into his experience portraying the lovable Dani Rojas on Ted Lasso, the show's global impact, and how his multicultural background has shaped his approach to acting. Cristo also shares insights into producing his own films, the lessons learned from working with industry heavyweights, and his advice for staying authentic in a competitive industry. All this, paired with some good laughs and a few sips of their favorite drinks!

Raelle Tucker is an Emmy-nominated television writer, producer and showrunner.  She is best known for her work on Supernatural, True Blood, The Returned, Jessica Jones and Sacred Lies.  She is currently the showrunner for Amazon’s series The Power, based on the bestselling novel.  On this episode Jess and Jenn dive into Raelle's journey as a writer getting her break big break on Project Greenlight, and developing her career as a successful Showrunner. Strike Talk Growing up in Ibiza Journey to Los Angeles How She Paid for Surviving in Los Angeles Taking Risks When Things Don’t Feel Right Co-Showrunning the Returned What She Looks For When Casting How Being Surprised by a Performance can change the plans for a show Working with Nelsan Ellis Raelle’s Future Aspirations The Risk Averse Reality of Today’s Industry Raelle’s Words of Advice for Future Writers Mentorship within the Community Mentorship Matters Debunking Myths The Casting Predicament Resources: ⁠⁠Raelle Tucker's IMDB⁠⁠ ⁠Raelle's Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠Mentorship Matters BIPOC Writers Initiative ⁠ ⁠⁠Showrunner Raelle Tucker: How I Made It In Hollywood⁠ ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

From a young age, Corin developed a dark and distinctive flair for creating monsters, animations and Super-8 horror films. He studied Theatre Design at Wimbledon School of Art before spending 5 years making his award-winning stop-motion film, BUTTERFLY. With a keen interest in music, he directed cinematic promos for many artists including: The Prodigy, Biffy Clyro, Keane, The Horrors, Paolo Nutini and Ed Sheeran. In 2011, Screen International selected Hardy as one of their ‘Stars Of Tomorrow.’ In 2015 Corin’s debut feature THE HALLOW launched at Sundance to international acclaim, taking home numerous awards including best horror film in Empire Film Awards, Best feature at Fantastic Fest, Strasbourg, and taking home 5 awards at the LA Scream Fest, including best director. He was nominated as Best Debut Director at BIFA. In 2018, Corin directed his second feature THE NUN. THE NUN went on to become the highest grossing film of the Conjuring franchise and is the 9th highest grossing horror movie of all time. Most recently, he became lead director, co-showrunner and executive producer of Season 2 of Sky & AMC+’s action crime saga GANGS OF LONDON. He directed half of the episodes in Season 1, which became Sky’s most binge-watched show of 2020. On this episode Jess and Jenn dive into Corin's journey as a director starting out in stop motion, moving into music videos as well as his most recent years working in film and Television *SPOILER ALERT- there are lots of spoilers for the show Gangs of London. If you haven't caught up on the show yet, make sure to go watch the show on AMC+ (in America) and Sky (in the UK) Corin's origin story and his love for monster making and art turning into directing films for horror and action. How he made the transition from music videos into film and television How he came to be director and then co-showrunner for Gangs of London The casting process for Gangs of London including all the diversity and searches for the cast His creative process for Gangs of London and all the action sequences and the actors willingness to be a part of it Casting in the Indie space vs. Studio films Getting indies cast with certain levels of star names and how to create stars in the new world of streamers and studios Exciting projects coming up for Corin Corin's Drink of Choice (or 3!) Resources: Butterfly Stop Motion Short Film Corin Hardy IMDB Corin's Instagram Gangs of London Podcast with Corin ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠