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Inside Sauce is a podcast where casting director Ryan Bernstein and working commercial actor Susan Song pull back the curtain on the world of commercial acting.
Together, they explore what it really takes to book commercials, from auditions and callbacks to agent relationships, casting decisions, and life on set.
Drawing from both sides of the casting table, Ryan and Susan share insider stories, practical advice, and candid conversations that demystify the commercial acting business. Whether you're just getting started or already booking, they'll help you better understand the industry, sharpen your approach, and navigate your career with confidence.
Along the way, they'll spill the secrets of commercial acting, uncover the ingredients behind successful careers, and get a little saucy with the stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights you won't hear anywhere else.
Together, they explore what it really takes to book commercials, from auditions and callbacks to agent relationships, casting decisions, and life on set.
Drawing from both sides of the casting table, Ryan and Susan share insider stories, practical advice, and candid conversations that demystify the commercial acting business. Whether you're just getting started or already booking, they'll help you better understand the industry, sharpen your approach, and navigate your career with confidence.
Along the way, they'll spill the secrets of commercial acting, uncover the ingredients behind successful careers, and get a little saucy with the stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights you won't hear anywhere else.
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Writer, producer, director, actor, and Groundlings Main Company member Annie Sertich joins Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song to discuss improvising for commercials. She's written for Disney, Paramount, MTV, and Nickelodeon and has been featured on The Office, Silicon Valley, 2 Broke Girls, Grey's Anatomy, and Station 19. You can follow Annie on Instagram @AnnieSertich. Her one woman show "How To Not Kill Yourself For 30 Days… and the Next 330" will be featured at Groundlings on Oct. 13th and Dec. 15th. She'll be teaching an improv for commercials class in November. Follow her for the latest on how to sign up. Follow Inside Sauce on Instagram @InsideSaucePodcast Watch full episodes on YouTube
LA's top commercial agent Jennifer York sits down with Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song to spill the sauce of what it's really like behind the scenes in LA's commercial acting scene. She discusses how her start on the casting side helped her build one of the most successful on-camera departments in the country as an agent. You can follow Jennifer's work with DPN Talent on Instagram @DPNtallentllc. Follow Inside Sauce on Instagram @InsideSaucePodcast Watch full episodes on YouTube Produced by Stephen Loh Picture and Sound by Doug Brewer Edited by David Kim
Sarah May Bates sits down with Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song to discuss what the current and future ethical integration of AI looks like in the commercial production landscape. Sarah's currently the SVP Creative Director of AI and Innovation at RPA. You can follow Sarah on Instagram @SarahMayB. Check out her podcast Help Me Be Me and her website YayWithMe.com. Follow Inside Sauce on Instagram @InsideSaucePodcast Watch full episodes on YouTube Produced by Stephen Loh Picture and Sound by Doug Brewer Edited by David Kim
Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song speak to session director Henry Dittman about what goes on behind closed doors during a casting session. Henry gives all the do's and don't's of what session directors are looking for and how to best prepare yourself for success during a casting session, how to handle rejection, and what brands are seeking in actors. You can follow Henry Dittman on his Instagram @HenryDittman and his Clippers Podcast ClipCast. Follow Inside Sauce on Instagram @InsideSaucePodcast Watch full episode on YouTube Produced by Stephen Loh Picture and Sound by Doug Brewer Edited by David Kim
Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song sit down with Michael Strassner to discuss how commercial actors discover their personal brand in order to best present themselves for casting success. Michael dives into his own career as a commercial actor. Michael's credits include Parks and Recreation, Black-ish, Young Rock, Modern Family and he wrote and starred in The Baltimorons directed by Jay Duplass. You can follow Michael Strassner on Instagram @Strasshola. Follow Inside Sauce on Instagram @InsideSaucePodcast Watch full episode on YouTube Produced by Stephen Loh Picture and Sound by Doug Brewer Edited by David Kim
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