We present: Peter Rinaldi, our most prepared guest to date.

Peter — filmmaker, sometimes actor, and host of the @backtoonepodcast — came with a list of questions, critiques, and concerns.

Once he’s done grilling us, it turns into one of our most acting-process-heavy episode ever.

Is the smoke in the basement immersive or obnoxious? What is the difference between an actor imagining vs pretending? And Ryan’s absolute disgust for people who seek his approval.IWe talk about how teaching has changed us as actors. Ryan and David have very different answers.

Also:

• Peter’s transcendent night doing The Seagull and trying to recreate it.

• Ryan’s upcoming dream play in Boston with @arlekhinplayers

• The critical reception of AF productions

Friend of the pod. Interrogator of the pod. Peter Rinaldi, ladies and gentlemen.