Best moments of season 2 of Beyond Reel Talk podcast. Andrey Rogozin and his guest discuss life, mental health, acting industry, struggles of actors, life of creatives, AI and more. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:58 - Tom Basden about “The Ballad of Wallis island”08:34 - Kirsty Averton and Andrey on struggles of actors26:43 - Kayne Lee Harrison about hustling his way into the industry31:23 - Natalia Kostrzewa about the struggles of Eastern Europeans37:07 - Fiona Hampton about working on "Kingsman: The Secret Service"46:43 - Tara Hoyos-Martinez about winning Miss Universe GB1:02:06 - Jim Shields about AI1:09:21 - Micah Abna about schizophrenia and mental health1:18:46 - Sevket Cerkez about fighter's mindsetBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Kayne Lee Harrison is a British-American actor best known for his role as Cre in Netflix’s Resort to Love. In this episode he talks about breaking into acting from a working-class background, the class barriers that still shape the industry, and what it took to push through them. He reflects on Resort to Love, his writing on Heterogeneity, and the importance of honest conversations around faith and politics. We also cover rejection, the impact of social media on cinema, his creative influences, cultural differences between the UK and the USA, and why reading is central to growth as an artist and a person.Instagram: @kayneleeharrisonTikTok: kayneharrisonCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:56 - Intro02:37 - Who is Kayne04:32 - Hustling your way into acting from working class background12:22 - Resort to Love23:25 - Rejection25:52 - Life after Resort to Love27:44 - Heterogeneity. Writing. Faith and hope.46:56 - The Night In54:14 - Watching yourself56:15 - How reality TV and social media affect cinema59:46 - TV vs film. Game of Thrones1:05:55 - Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr. and nepotism1:08:58 - Actors, directors, genres1:15:20 - Controversy of Witcher1:18:37 - Heat, Vegas and gambling1:22:39 - GB vs USA1:27:03 - Advice for actors1:29:17 - Know your lines!1:35:14 - Class barrier1:36:30 - What's next1:39:55 - Mission in life1:40:57 - Universal advice1:43:30 - Lasting Words1:47:48 - Importance of reading1:51:08 - The endBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Tom Basden is an English actor, writer, and comedian, best known as the creator of Here We Go and for his work on Plebs, Cowards, After Life, and The Ballad of Wallis Island. In this episode he talks about his childhood, Cambridge Footlights, and the early days of comedy. We go in depth on why he chose comedy, the challenges of sketch group Cowards, and how he approaches writing and performing sitcom characters. He also shares his experiences making Here We Go, Plebs, and The Ballad of Wallis Island, plus stories about working with Carey Mulligan and Ricky Gervais.Instagram:tom.basdenCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:25 - Intro02:00 - Childhood, sitcoms, Cambridge Footlights05:33 - Cowards & frustration09:26 - How to show your work13:34 - Getting into Cambridge14:34 - Comedy, clean humor, characters, and sitcoms26:04 - Here We Go41:46 - Plebs49:52 - The Ballad of Wallis Island55:11 - Working with Carey Mulligan56:55 - After Life, working with Ricky Gervais1:03:05 - Andrey about The Inside Man1:07:07 - Lasting WordsBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Kirsty Averton is an actor known for roles in Our Girl, The Inside Man, Killing Eve, and Sardar Udham. In this episode, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her—both personally and professionally. We talk about her childhood, what formed her as a person and a performer, and the realities of life as an actor: from navigating rejection to staying grounded in a tough industry.Instagram: @kirstyavertonCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:10 - Intro02:41 - Childhood, Hull09:19 - Getting into drama21:30 - First professional role (Our Girl)31:17 - ADR34:39 - Voice work34:57 - Video games (Andrey loves Cyberpunk 2077)37:47 - Elden Ring39:00 - Console vs PC40:06 - More Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners42:50 - Watching yourself54:12 - Noticing progress56:24 - Saying "I'm an actor"1:01:07 - Being mentored by Andrew Scott1:08:11 - In-between jobs 1:09:35 - Rejection isn't personal1:13:22 - Missed opportunities1:20:14 - Why acting? / Appreciation for acting1:28:47 - Writing1:34:05 - Killing Eve1:37:30 - Working on Sardar Udham1:47:25 - Working on Malpractice season 21:49:38 - Working on The Inside Man1:58:44 - Working with people 2:03:04 - It's not personal2:06:48 - Biggest challenge in life2:14:05 - Mission in life2:22:55 - Universal advice2:24:20 - Lasting words2:31:35 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Micah Abna is a British actor and writer from Croydon. In this episode, we talk about his short film One Brother — how he wrote it, acted in it, and where the idea came from. We discuss mental health, knife crime, the ups and downs of acting, and dealing with rejection. He also shares what it was like working on a play with Wil Johnson, writing, casting, crowdfunding, and more.Instagram: @micahabnaCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:35 - Intro02:21 - COVID-1905:23 - Coming to acting10:21 - Working on "The Story of Flip Fraser" with Wil Johnson14:51 - Nerves16:00 - When are you ready?21:05 - Watching yourself on screen24:38 - Writing28:38 - Making "One Brother"41:38 - Festivals46:34 - Themes of "One Brother"48:27 - Mental health54:03 - Schizophrenia in the family1:03:26 - Take away from "One Brother"1:06:20 - Feature version1:09:05 - Dealing with rejection1:13:30 - Dream project1:14:45 - Toughest thing to go through1:21:22 - Mission in life1:24:41 - Universal advice1:26:39 - Lasting words1:33:33 - The endBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Tara Hoyos-Martinez is a Colombian-British actress, Miss Universe GB 2010, and a rising creative voice of Latin American culture in the UK.In this episode, Tara talks about growing up as the daughter of immigrants and how that affected her mental health and sense of identity. We talk about growing up between cultures — Colombian warmth and London resilience — and how that shaped her identity. What it was like to represent the UK on the Miss Universe stage. We get into the pressure that came with that experience, and how she found strength in accepting who she is.Tara also talks about switching from biomedical sciences to acting, and the stereotypes in the industry. She shares her experience working on shows like The Mallorca Files and FBI: International, and how she prepares for a role. We also chat about writing, directing, dealing with rejection, and the spiritual grounding she found through Kriya yoga.Instagram: @taravaitiereCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:20 - Intro03:16 - Children of immigrants & mental health10:38 - Colombian culture & London culture17:56 - Studying biomedical sciences19:30 - Proving people wrong25:38 - Accepting yourself30:08 - Miss Universe UK46:03 - Pressure in the Miss Universe finals49:59 - People, memories & empowerment54:24 - Post Miss Universe59:41 - Transition into acting1:01:28 - Being pushed into stereotypes1:05:17 - The Mallorca Files1:08:30 - Watching yourself on screen1:11:45 - Preparing for a role / FBI International1:15:46 - "You're just my type"1:25:35 - Writing1:28:00 - Directing a short1:41:40 - Dream roles & action1:45:24 - Spiritual journey & Kriya yoga1:58:40 - Rejection1:59:36 - Toughest life challenges2:06:00 - Saying no2:08:49 - Mission in life2:14:09 - Universal advice2:15:33 - Lasting words2:19:58 - The endBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
In this episode, I chat with Fiona Hampton about her journey into acting, her childhood, and what led her to follow her passion. We chat about her time working on Kingsman: The Secret Service and her experience stepping into directing with her short film HAM. We also explore the realities of auditions, handling rejection, the contrasts between theatre, screen, and voice acting, and the challenges of drama school.Instagram: @fionahamptonRepresentation: www.unitedagents.co.ukVoice representation: www.sueterryvoices.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:36 - Intro02:36 - Childhood, family, and acting inspirations07:17 - Singaporean heritage11:48 - Getting into acting17:27 - Studying acting at Drama Centre35:21 - First time performing 36:43 - Auditions vs self-tapes44:21 - Looking at yourself45:50 - Screen vs Theatre vs VO49:35 - Directing a short film58:38 - Auditioning for The Hobbit1:01:01 - Working on Kingsman: the Secret Service1:10:36 - Survival, rejection and hope1:17:27 - Stage: ups and downs1:30:33 - Tour life1:32:15 - Preparing for a role1:36:58 - Biggest challenges in life1:40:29 - Dealing with stress and challenges1:42:13 - Biggest challenges in motherhood1:46:32 - What do you want in future1:47:59 - Contacts1:48:44 - Your mission1:49:34 - Universal advice1:50:06 - Lasting Words1:55:08 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Sevket Cerkez is a professional Muay Thai fighter and former UK No.1, RFC World Champion, 5x RFC European Champion, and MTGP British Champion. Known as The Turkish Assassin, Sevket has built a reputation as a fierce competitor inside the ring. But his journey hasn’t been easy. Sevket’s childhood was full of tragedy and hardship, and at one point, he was on a path of self-destruction. Muay Thai didn’t just shape his career—it may have saved his life.I asked him what led him to fighting, the toughest battles he’s faced, and the sacrifices he’s made along the way. We break down his controversial fight in ONE Championship with Abdula Dayakaev, the mental and physical toll of being a fighter, and what keeps him pushing forward.Beyond fighting, we talk about fatherhood, family, his approach to training, and whether he’d ever want his daughter to follow in his footsteps.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:15 - Intro02:37 - The Turkish Assassin nickname03:45 - Childhood and bumpy road to Muai Thai14:05 - Why do you fight15:44 - Car accident, knee injury24:39 - Professional career and hardest fights26:55 - Will to win and sacrifice31:36 - Going through wins and losses35:47 - Motivation to fight37:29 - Coaching39:00 - Muai Thai community in the UK vs Asia42:00 - Can you spot a fighter43:58 - Positive effect of martial arts45:51 - Being a father48:17 - Getting into ONE Championship53:46 - Financial side of Muai Thai55:43 - Fight with Abdula Dayakaev1:05:37 - What's next?1:06:57 - Entertainment and channeling violence1:09:30 - Advice to your young self1:10:45 - Advice to young fighters1:11:51 - Honor1:14:01 - Prediction for Beterbiev vs Bivol rematch1:16:25 - Contact info / The EndThis video contains footage from a ONE Championship fight, used under the principles of fair use for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and discussion. All rights to the original footage belong to ONE Championship. This content is intended to provide insight into the fight from the perspective of Sevket Cerkez, who participated in the match. If you would like to watch the full fight, please visit the following link:https://www.youtube.com/live/ruUKP43PlukBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
The best moments from all 27 available episodes of season one. Relive unforgettable highlights from 2024, including conversations with amazing guests like “The Brothers Sun” actor Jon Xue Zhang, magician Max Rendall, Jordan Alexandra from “The Winter King”, Wil Johnson from “House of the Dragon”, Elliott Eason from “The Mafia's Obsession”, and Áine Rose Daly from “Hanna” and “Boiling Point” and Brandon Potter, known for voicing Shanks in “One Piece” and portraying Quintus in “The Chosen”. From inspiring stories to behind-the-scenes insights, this episode captures the essence of season one. Whether you’re a new listener or a longtime fan, it’s the perfect way to reflect on an incredible first year! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Wil Johnson about “House of the Dragon” 08:11 - Áine Rose Daly about “Boiling Point” 13:05 - Nathan Wiley about Anthony Hopkins 20:57 - Elliott Eason about light and darkness in his life 25:51 - Brandon Potter about accepting himself 37:43 - Jayne Sharp about her experience with OCD 44:52 - Lee Lomas about politics in art 53:34 - Peter Pedrero about his most memorable fire stunts 58:04 - Sofie Theobald about modelling and creeps 1:06:14 - Madalena Alberto about panic attacks (on stage) 1:12:22 - Robert McCollum about voicing anime 1:18:16 - Samuel Nunes De Souza about boundaries and limits in acting 1:24:33 - Richard Oakes about making your first film 1:27:46 - Jordan Alexandra about filming intimate scenes 1:33:32 - Temica Thompson about weird auditions 1:38:22 - Max Rendall about good and boring magic 1:41:53 - Matthew Kay about performing in Universal Studios Japan 1:49:27 - Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen about predators in the entertainment business 1:56:47 - Jon Xue Zhang about martial arts and a way of life 2:01:31 - Kathryn Georghiou about arts and the working class 2:06:44 - Dan Styles about creating the bar fight in “Avengement” 2:12:31 - George Taylor about perfection 2:17:07 - Demi Leight about the struggles of foreign actors 2:19:33 - Charleen Elea about auditions and actor’s struggle 2:24:20 - Bülent Mehmet about his first fashion show 2:28:13 - Frederik Lysegaard about acting and “muggle” jobs 2:31:44 - Scott Hillier about bipolar disease Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
In this special end-of-year episode, I reflect on the journey of launching my podcast and wrapping up season one. I talk about how and why it all started, the mistakes I made along the way, YouTube promotions, and the lessons I’ve learned. Was it all worth it? Tune in to hear the highs, the lows, and everything in between as I share my thoughts on an incredible first season. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - How it started 2:03 - Bot views 4:12 - YouTube promotions 6:26 - Patience 7:24 - Progress 8:28 - Was it worth it? 9:34 - The end Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Max Rendall is a magician with more than 14 years of experience. In this episode we discuss how he made The Magic Circle angry. He will tell you about his journey into magic, performing for the Royal Family, and the story of a lion named Christian, bought by his father from Harrods. Max shares insights on reading the crowd, memorable performances, and whether magic can impress. And in the end he will teach us a card trick you can try at home. A fascinating look at the life of a modern magician! Instagram: @magicianmaxrendall Battle of the Gods playing cards https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/battle-of-the-gods-playing-cards CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Coming up 1:30 - Intro 3:10 - Lion called Christian 11:48 - Is magic real? 13:43 - Getting into magic 18:56 - Working as a magician 22:21 - The Prestige 23:19 - The Magic Circle 28:52 - Trouble with The Magic Circle 34:54 - Agent? 35:22 - Styles and types of magic 41:32 - Facts about a deck of card 45:43 - Making a trick your own 48:15 - Designing a trick 51:24 - Reading people 58:00 - Worst event 1:00:39 - Most memorable performance 1:02:07 - Performing for Henry Cavill 1:03:42 - Performing for Royal Family 1:04:28 - Tailoring performance for different crowds 1:07:42 - Watching other magicians 1:13:34 - Effort vs Effect 1:15:10 - Technology in magic 1:19:04 - Slight of hand 1:23:37 - Preparations 1:26:19 - Most memorable trick reaction 1:28:00 - Does magic help to get laid? 1:30:55 - Financial question 1:34:35 - How to become a magician? 1:41:44 - Choosing tricks for your routine 1:44:14 - Time to do some magic 1:48:13 - BLITZ 1:50:10 - One Cool Joke 1:50:47 - One Cool Thing 1:53:05 - Teach me a magic trick! 2:00:38 - Battle of the Gods card deck Christian the lion - Full ending https://youtu.be/cvCjyWp3rEk?si=0ON4ZkwIpBuzRlLE A Lion Called Christian documentary https://youtu.be/WBhEzJGHQG0?si=0yNalgKR-PewjLeF Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
In this episode, I chat with Jon Xue Zhang about playing Blood Boots in The Brothers Sun and working with his hero, Michelle Yeoh. We also discuss his book, Martial Arts: The Way of Life, and how martial arts has shaped his philosophy. Jon shares stories from his time as a stunt double for Don Lee in Eternals, meeting Keanu Reeves on 47 Ronin, and even being a paranormal investigator. Instagram: @jonxuezhang Represented by IAG Talent Personal web site: www.xue-zhang.com The Martial Heart: https://amzn.eu/d/2OEHMXs CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Coming up 1:23 - Intro 2:46 - Martial Arts as a child 4:44 - The Martial Heart book 28:09 - Fight Like a Girl 34:14 - Think like an attacker 35:45 - Exercise control 37:11 - Best Martial Art 41:17 - Working Security 45:24 - Knife fight 48:59 - Getting into film industry 58:27 - Stay busy 1:05:24 - Keanu Reeves 1:08:20 - Cyberpunk 2077 1:12:06 - ETERNALS, Don Lee, Angelina Jolie 1:15:53 - Being productive 1:19:01 - The Brothers Sun 1:22:18 - Justin Chien 1:23:18 - Michelle Yeoh 1:25:29 - Cast & crew 1:27:22 - Acting vs Stunts 1:32:03 - Watching yourself on screen 1:33:52 - Message to actors 1:35:51 - Rejection 1:38:20 - Working behind camera 1:39:33 - Respect 1:41:11 - The Brothers Sun cancellation 1:44:07 - Counselling 1:46:36 - Paranormal investigator 1:58:55 - What's in the pipeline 2:00:12 - Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen 2:03:09 - BLITZ 2:06:09 - One Cool Thing 2:09:11 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
In this episode, we talk with actor Jordan Alexandra about their roles in The Winter King and Boiling Point, including their experience working on intimate scenes and collaborating with intimacy coordinators. Jordan shares insights into their journey in acting and modeling, training at IDSA, and their approach to preparing for roles and auditions. We also discuss their heritage, passion for writing, and the importance of Black queer representation on screen. Instagram: @iamjordanalexandra Represented by IAG Talent Personal web site: iamjordanalexandra.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:29 - Intro 02:02 - Heritage, Barbados, Brazil 07:13 - Why acting? 09:20 - Sales. Modelling. 17:06 - Identity School of Acting (IDSA) 19:01 - First acting role 19:44 - First professional acting roles 20:25 - Bridgerton 21:31 - Intimate scenes and intimacy coordinators 29:55 - Playing Guinevere on The Winter King 35:45 - Preparing for the role 39:30 - Seeing yourself on screen 44:15 - Self-tapes and other challenges of acting 49:55 - Being a lead in the series 53:02 - Routine while working on The Winter King 55:18 - Cancellation of The Winter King 59:06 - Race swap and inclusivity 1:02:08 - Momentum program 1:04:17 - Writing 1:09:43 - Favorite people to work with 1:11:20 - Boiling Point 1:14:56 - Stage 1:16:10 - Biggest inspirations in acting 1:17:55 - Black queer representation 1:19:29 - What's in the pipeline 1:20:00 - BLITZ 1:22:17 - Contact info 1:22:44 - One Cool Thing 1:23:53 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
In this episode, Wil Johnson shares his experience working on "House of the Dragon" as Vaemond Velaryon, and how being part of a large-scale production shifted his perspective on filmmaking. We dive into his nearly 40-year career, including his time on "Emmerdale", and his thoughts on managing an actor's ego and motivation. Wil also opens up about his journey into directing, his respect for colleagues in the industry, and how to maintain energy and freshness during long theater runs.Instagram: @wil.johnson_Represented by IAG TalentCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:44 - Intro02:25 - Almost 40 years of acting04:40 - Directing a first play11:03 - Types of directors13:10 - Actor's journey18:08 - Nerves19:53 - Critics and ego23:18 - Watching yourself on screen25:35 - Self-tapes and auditions31:50 - Motivation33:28 - Working on House of the Dragon1:14:15 - Working on Emmerdale1:23:16 - Appreciation and hardship in acting1:31:21 - Screen vs Theatre1:32:25 - Giving 100% every night in "Jitney"1:35:35 - Etiquette on set1:41:09 - Magic of keeping it alive in theatre1:48:31 - Are actors narcissist?1:52:50 - Keep going1:54:52 - Bucket list1:56:40 - BLITZ1:59:19 - One Cool Thing2:03:08 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Actor Nathan Wiley shares his experience working alongside Anthony Hopkins in "RED 2" and reflects on the intense professionalism of Pablo Schreiber on the "Halo" on Paramount Plus. We dive into the differences between British and American acting schools, his journey from America to the UK, and his take on performing in theatre vs. on screen. Plus, Nathan opens up about the biggest mistakes he did in his career, about working as a casting assistant with his mother and the valuable lessons it taught him as an actor.Nathan online:Instagram: @natewileymanX: @NWiley101Website: nathanwiley.co.ukCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:47 - Intro02:45 - USA vs UK04:47 - Why acting?08:38 - Education14:55 - Surviving in New York16:43 - Getting cast in Bert & Dickie18:57 - Moving to London20:17 - Working with Matt Smith21:55 - Screen vs Theatre23:43 - Getting cast in HALO series26:33 - Fans are not happy with HALO series31:38 - Experience working on HALO series38:19 - Working with Pablo Schreiber40:58 - Serving the story44:00 - Preparing for a self-tape49:23 - Dealing with nerves52:58 - Getting used to watching yourself57:29 - Dealing with rejection1:01:20 - Thinking of quitting1:06:05 - Satisfaction and crossing the line1:09:01 - Mistakes: drinking before show1:10:40 - Mistakes: continuity on Bert & Dickie1:13:33 - Continuity, responsibilities, professionalism1:17:22 - Working with Anthony Hopkins on RED 21:25:22 - Favorite projects1:28:44 - Stage1:31:22 - Working on The Prime Minister1:34:36 - Lessons from working as a casting assistant1:46:14 - What's next?1:47:13 - BLITZ1:51:11 - One Cool Thing1:54:04 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
TV presenter and actress Jayne Sharp opens up about the adrenaline-fueled challenges of live broadcasting and the unexpected moments that come with it. She also shares her experience transitioning to voice-over work, balancing career and motherhood, pursuing acting, and remembers her experience with an inappropriate casting.Instagram:@jaynesharpCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:03 - Intro03:10 - Education06:35 - "Stop showing off"07:45 - First job on TV & back injury10:33 - Pros & cons of education11:30 - Working on "LIVE TV" channel14:15 - How not to impress agents17:13 - How Big Brother changed TV presenting18:40 - Old School TV & regrets23:20 - Old and new media26:43 - Making short form videos33:57 - Stress and excitement of live shows38:00 - Red carpets41:36 - Worst live show42:52 - A day on the TV set44:25 - One of the worst moments hosting a TV show49:18 - Working on "Bingo Night Live"52:06 - What presenters hear during live shows55:28 - Hitting Barry Norman in the balls57:17 - Motherhood and voice overs01:04:27 - Voice acting in modern video games and Cyberpunk 207701:08:19 - Why Jayne went away from TV01:11:05 - Getting into acting01:14:15 - Ageism in the entertainment industry01:20:45 - The very first acting scene in class01:22:08 - Acting jobs, self-tapes, and face to face auditions01:25:11 - TV presenting vs acting01:27:41 - Joy of acting and nerves01:32:06 - Frauds and perverts in the industry01:37:58 - Female instincts and going with your gut 01:44:30 - OCD and a perfect number01:53:52 - What's next01:54:22 - Advice to a younger self and most valued skills01:59:17 - BLITZ02:03:25 - One Cool Thing02:09:18 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen reveals his journey into writing and filmmaking. We talk about his film The Journey, his close friendship with actor Jason Flemyng, the dark side of the industry, and how shady players can ruin filmmakers' lives. Join us for a raw discussion about creativity, resilience, and the reality behind the scenes.YouTube: @THEOUTCASTSCREATIVE X: https://x.com/LanceNielsenWD1988: A Journal of love, loss, films and friendship: https://www.amazon.co.uk/1988-Journal-love-films-friendship/dp/B0C6C7B6HRCHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:02:27 - Intro00:03:30 - Childhood. Getting into storytelling00:09:31 - Losing memories from brain hemorrhage00:12:24 - Board games and writing00:13:27 - Diamonds in the Sky00:17:11 - Process of writing00:20:35 - Writing under pressure00:24:29 - Research. Writing about other cultures00:28:24 - Discipline. Dialogue writing. Main writing questions00:30:51 - Contradictory instructions. 00:32:32 - Writer's place in the world of screen00:35:13 - Unexpected kiss in "House of the Dragon"00:39:46 - Getting into film making00:42:11 - Story of "The Journey"01:00:11 - Friendship with Jason Flemyng01:07:49 - Human connection01:10:08 - Modern consumption of media01:14:50 - Upside of modern technology01:16:02 - Pushing the limits & unequal opportunities01:23:07 - Unpaid jobs: pros & cons01:24:22 - Creating opportunities01:27:42 - Rejection and horrible people 01:40:30 - Why being a creative?01:42:57 - Paratroopers01:47:27 - BLITZ01:49:59 - One Cool Thing01:52:03 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Honest and powerful conversation with actor, model, and writer Elliott Eason. We delve into the raw and real moments of his life, exploring the tragedies he's faced and how he found his way into acting.Discover how Elliott tamed the darkness inside, the adrenaline rush of performing on stage, and his struggles with addictions and substance abuse. He shares his journey of self-development, finding the right people to work with, and using comedy as a source of light. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on resilience and transformation.Instagram:@_arc_25Agent:https://fiona-cross.comCHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:56 - Intro00:02:28 - Childhood. Trauma. Addictions.00:05:55 - Adrenaline and the craft of acting00:09:46 - Mercurial00:13:23 - Getting into acting00:17:00 - Dipping into darkness00:21:36 - Method acting. Pressure.00:23:26 - Social aspect of acting00:24:48 - Working Actors Studio00:28:02 - Craft: intuition, lines, accents00:38:28 - Hiding behind the anger00:41:36 - Working with Matthew Kay00:44:13 - Breakthrough00:45:40 - Darkness vs light00:47:10 - Self-development, steroids, drugs00:53:01 - Working out00:56:07 - Vulnerability in men on screen00:58:44 - The Turk01:02:21 - Healing Andy01:11:20 - They Might be Monsters01:14:06 - Playing comedy01:17:40 - Excitement in art01:19:53 - Studios vs Independent 01:22:45 - Inspirations in acting01:26:12 - Acting in a foreign language, AI, double standards01:30:00 - Being yourself. Karma.01:35:06 - Doubts01:38:03 - What's next01:41:05 - BLITZ01:45:53 - Contacts01:46:33 - One Cool Thing01:48:43 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
In this episode with Swedish model and actress Sofie Theobald we dive into the realities of body measurement standards, diets, and dealing with creepy photographers in the modeling industry.Sofie shares her journey from Stockholm to London, with stops in Paris, Milan, and New York. Learn about the differences in modeling standards between New York and London, life in model flats, and the importance of speaking up to protect yourself. We also explore the beginning of her acting career.Instagram:@sofietheobaldCHAPTERS:0:00:00 - Coming up0:01:30 - Intro0:02:15 - Sweden, Stockholm vs London0:07:02 - Getting scouted as a model0:09:10 - What is modelling?0:12:41 - Size standards and eating disorders0:17:43 - First modelling job0:20:01 - Why editorials are unpaid?0:23:41 - Are top models disappearing?0:27:02 - Bad shoots0:29:10 - Picking clients0:31:19 - Creepy shoots and standing up for yourself0:38:55 - Agency protection and being fired0:44:39 - Why BATGIRL wasn't released0:46:00 - Every new day at work0:46:57 - Favorite types of jobs / Skills / Catwalks0:51:18 - Fashion weeks0:54:13 - High fashion vs Commercial0:56:05 - Regrets and nightmare jobs1:00:18 - How long is a model's career?1:04:34 - Travel 1:10:48 - Life in a model flat1:15:27 - Parties with club promoters1:21:10 - Paris vs Milan vs New York vs London1:29:15 - What modelling gave you?1:30:00 - How to start modelling career?1:33:27 - Acting! WHY?1:39:15 - Progress and being signed by acting agency1:40:15 - Recording self-tapes1:42:07 - Acting journey1:44:31 - How modelling can be an issue in acting?1:49:04 - Theatre1:55:16 - Florence Pugh1:59:02 - Alicia Vikander2:00:19 - Frida Gustavsson2:01:59 - Accents2:02:51 - Dream projects2:05:15 - BLITZ2:11:14 - Contacts2:11:54 - One Cool Thing2:16:55 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where Andrey Rogozin invites entertainment industry professionals to asks them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Danish actor Frederick Lysegaard on his passion to cinema, childhood in Denmark, Danish philosophy "Janteloven", move to London, dreaming big, finding the right people, struggle in actor's life, discovering and accepting yourself and much much more. Tune in for the episode 18 of Beyond Reel Talk podcast and take with us this journey from a little town in Denmark to London.Instagram:@flysegaardAgent: https://mlinternationaltalent.co.ukCHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:18 - Intro00:02:04 - Childhood in Denmark00:07:28 - Moving to London, getting into acting00:09:54 - First acting job00:12:10 - 3 most important lessons/experiences00:17:44 - Working on 'Healing Andy'00:25:48 - Working on 'Caledonia'00:32:35 - Working on 'The Hook'00:33:22 - Theatre and "muggle" jobs00:38:50 - Struggle and motivation00:47:54 - Writing and motivation to write00:53:44 - Denmark and being Danish00:57:20 - What's next00:59:22 - Dealing with rejection01:00:18 - Expectations, reality, goals01:02:58 - Perception of self as an actor01:04:08 - Pressure and preparation01:12:04 - Who is Freddy Lysegaard01:16:10 - Reasons for doing acting then and now01:18:03 - EURO 202401:19:57 - Postponing life01:21:57 - Men's mental health and support01:23:13 - BLITZ01:25:59 - One Cool Thing01:27:02 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast