Let's talk about Verticals

Actress Christine Havens @christinemariehavens joins me to talk about her journey into acting, the wonderfully unpredictable world of vertical dramas, and the stories she hopes to tell next. 🎬✨Christine’s introduction to verticals happened in 2023, when she arrived on set for a banquet scene and noticed something unusual: the camera was turned sideways. One conversation with a fellow actress later, she was discovering an entirely new corner of the industry. 📱Since then, she’s learned the rhythm of vertical storytelling from both sides of the camera. We talk about what it’s like to perform with cliffhangers and episode breaks in mind—and how her experience as an actress is now helping her write a vertical script of her own. ✍️Christine also shares the roles she’d love to play, including a mafia boss who actually gets to do the stunts. We chat about emotional scenes, her favorite project Blind Date with My Boss, and what she makes of the growing use of AI in verticals and the reactions she’s seeing from fans. 🎭And, naturally, we end up wondering where one might find a hidden billionaire to fund a trip to Europe. If only vertical drama logic worked in real life… 😂✈️Come join us for an honest, funny conversation about acting, ambition, and finding new ways to shape your own future in verticals. ❤️What kind of role would you love to see Christine play next? Let me know in the comments—and if you enjoy the episode, please like, share, and subscribe! 🎧Verticals with Christine Havens:The Wife He Never Touched (@playletshort)XXL Wife and Her Tycoon Husband (@dramawave_official)My Hidden Mafia Dad Ends It All (@goodshortdrama)The XXL Diva Queen's Revenge (@vigloo_official)Love at Divorce (@goodshortdrama)#podcast #bts #new #vertical #community

Faith Orta has been part of the vertical world for quite some time and has already had the chance to step into many very different characters. But some roles have stayed with her longer than she ever expected.In this episode, Faith opens up about her first experiences playing villains – characters whose behavior and sometimes incredibly hurtful words were so far removed from who Faith is as a person that leaving them behind after filming wasn’t always easy. In fact, those experiences affected her enough that she decided not to accept another villain role for more than a year.That leads us into a very honest conversation about some of the things Faith believes the vertical industry can still do better. We talk about missing trigger warnings, uncomfortable situations on set and why actors need to feel that their boundaries and concerns are heard and respected.But we also talk about the opposite experience. Faith shares why she genuinely loves working with GoodShort and CandyJar, where she feels comfortable, respected and – most importantly – seen and understood as an artist.For Faith, acting is ultimately about telling stories – and telling good stories. Stories that give her the opportunity to really understand a character, step into their world and fully embody them. We talk about the roles she has enjoyed the most so far, what challenges her as an actress and the kinds of characters she hopes to explore in the future.And Faith doesn’t stop learning when the cameras stop rolling. Whenever she has the time and opportunity, she loves adding new skills to her repertoire – including, most recently, sword fighting. ⚔️Faith also gives us a glimpse into her currently released projects and what’s coming next.An open and thoughtful conversation about acting, boundaries, challenging characters, constantly growing as an artist – and the difference it makes when an actor feels truly seen. ❤️🎬Verticals with Faith Orta:My CEO's Private Terms (Cherry Short)One Night in Vegas (CandyJar)Plaything of the Mafia King (Shorts)The Ranch King's Forbidden Sweetheart (iQIYI)Imprisoned Love, My Mafia Don (TikTok)#podcast #bts #new #vertical #community

What happens when a classically trained pianist suddenly finds herself thrown into the crazy world of Verticals — as the LEAD?This week I’m joined by the wonderful Hanna Kemp for a conversation about music, acting, unexpected opportunities, life goals and the things we would both love to see change in the Vertical industry.Music has been part of Hanna’s life since she was little. Classically trained on the piano from the age of four, her love for music apparently follows her everywhere — including onto set. Hanna is constantly humming melodies between scenes, to the point where even when she’s off camera, the sound department still gets to enjoy the soundtrack playing inside her head. 😄🎹We also go back to the unbelievable beginning of her Vertical journey. Hanna initially thought the whole thing might be fake — and a one-minute audition didn’t exactly make it seem more legitimate. Until she discovered that yes, this world really did exist…and that tiny audition had actually landed her the LEAD role.Since then, she’s collected plenty of Vertical credits, but one thing is still missing: somebody please get this woman out of the US for a shoot! ✈️ Hanna is absolutely ready.And then we get to a subject that really gets her blood boiling: Why are so many female characters still written as weak, helpless and permanently in need of saving? Hanna wants more powerful women, stronger characters and roles that allow actresses to show what they can really do.We also talk about what else we’d love to see change: fair and equal pay, better storylines, greater diversity and an industry that doesn’t just produce more — but continues to become better.From piano keys and one-minute auditions to powerful women, traveling the world and big dreams for the future — a wonderfully open and fun conversation with Hanna. Don’t miss it!Verticals with Hanna Kemp:Return of the Gold King (Dramabox)The Legal Queen's Comeback (Dramabox)Runaway Baby, Bound by a String (Flareflow)Falling for the Wrong Me (Kalos TV)The Heiress Returns: The Day I Fought Back (Flareflow)#podcast #bts #new #vertical #community

🎙️ Do you want to meet quite possibly the coolest guy ever? Then you should definitely tune in to this episode with the wonderful Ryan Jacobucci! 😎 @ryanjacobucciThe New York-based actor—and his adorable dog Leeloo 🐾—joined me online for a wonderfully entertaining conversation about his journey as an actor, his love for theater 🎭, and the many different experiences that have shaped his career. Ryan tells me why his singing career never quite took off as planned 🎤 and just how weird it felt to step onto a Vertical set for the very first time. We talk about what fascinates him so much about Verticals, why he genuinely loves acting in them, and why—despite playing his fair share of questionable characters—he is still waiting for someone to finally cast him as a truly serious Mafioso. 🤌🏻🔫Naturally, we also discuss my own future Vertical plans. Let’s just say Ryan already knows that he will eventually receive a very specific phone call from me shortly before both he and Leeloo are picked up. 📞🚗🐶 No further questions at this time!We also agree that the Vertical world desperately needs its own version of Ocean’s Eleven. 💎💰 Honestly, how has nobody made this happen yet?But that is far from everything. Ryan reveals which behavior, in his opinion, should immediately become a “Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $4,000” offense 🚔—and what the ladies can expect from him as a firefighter in one of his upcoming Verticals. 👨🏻‍🚒🔥And if you have ever wondered under exactly which circumstances Ryan would be officially permitted to appear shirtless in front of his screen during another podcast recording…this episode will finally give you the answer. 👀😏Funny, refreshingly honest, delightfully unfiltered, and featuring a very special four-legged guest: this is an episode you definitely do not want to miss! 🎧🐾Verticals with Ryan Jacobucci:Sexy Professor or secret husband (Dramabox)When the Blackout Comes (Reelshort)When Forever Fell Apart (Reelshort)Daddy, Love Me One Last Time (Dramabox)#podcast #bts #new #vertical #community

What happens when the man you’ve seen play so many villains is ready to be the good guy for a change? 😏❤️In this new episode I’m joined by actor Liam Silbernagel @liam.silbernagel for a wonderful conversation about his experiences on set and in the world of Verticals. We talk about the roles he’s played, the stories we keep seeing, and why we’d both love to see more good in this format.Banquet scenes and endless slaps? We agree it’s time to leave some of those familiar moments behind. And after playing so many villains, Liam is absolutely ready for a lovey-dovey good-guy leading role. Who’s going to give him one? 👀We also talk about what his family thinks of his on-screen “evil side”: why his grandmother was a little shocked, while his mum and siblings weren’t quite as surprised. Liam and I even make a deal for a Vertical I’m planning for the future. And one project we definitely still need? The motorcycle Vertical Liam brought up with Neven Tomic! @neven_tomic 🏍️What’s Liam’s taste in music? Why does he jokingly call himself a “whore” when it comes to certain foods? And what does he definitely want to have done within the next two years?You’ll finally hear his answers in this episode. 🎧✨Verticals with Liam Silbernagel:Perfectly Played: The Feigned Fools Trap (@kalostvapp)Freedom After Goodbye (@kalostvapp)Reborn as Three Cowboys' Ranch Princess (@goodshortdrama)The CEOs Tiny Surpise (@kalostvapp)#podcast #bts #new #vertical #community