Welcome to Episode 57, the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World Podcast!

In the spirit of the holidays, we thought we’d thank all of our incredible guests from this past year with this holiday sampler of the best moments from their interviews.

If you want to review or go do a deep dive into the full interview - links are below.

E-Kan and Rían will discuss with Oscar-nominated writer Kirsten Sheridan about how she developed her directing process and why her maternal instincts kicks in on a set, as well as what It was like working with a 24-year old Cillian Murphy.

Patrick Massett (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Friday Night Lights, and the Blacklist) will talk about taking risks and how it has played such a key role in his career. You’ll see why there’s a photo of Mick Jagger hanging in his living room.

Kevin Walsh (Criminal Minds) is a former pro football player and takes the guys into the mind of a pro athlete and why they say athletes make great actors.

Timothy Davis (Billions, The Girlfriend Experience) with an in-depth look at how the Actor’s Studio, along with its shortcomings, have shaped him into the actor he is today.

Shaan Sharma will break down his game-changing practical approach to building a career and building relationships through being of service.

Brandon Finn takes us behind the scenes getting his first series regular opposite Jason Momoa on Apple TV’s Chief of War and what helped him step up to the challenge.

Brian Stepanek will share how he became a beloved cult character to 20 and 30-somethings everywhere, despite his agent telling him not to take it. You’ll also hear the most incredible Gene Wilder story..

This is a special one, thanks again for coming along for the ride with us.

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Full interview links: 

Kirsten Sheridan: https://youtu.be/0Ltd3qxgsQI?si=s2tp8y7x-F3PhdaO

Patrick Massett: https://youtu.be/ZxkStpVz8Rk?si=hxmmmRQre6USkkXH

Kevin Walsh: https://youtu.be/Qdwqk4WdZGw?si=4zIbXgok3CJQMGj-

Timothy Davis: https://youtu.be/RoXxiv0B66o?si=N0kPNchSWr-rr2CE

Shaan Sharma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVcU1eMet00

Brandon Finn:  https://youtu.be/ne32qRxy-ks?si=UhNlPQuK3-PH4-Yz

Brian Stepanek: https://youtu.be/lUdymwTQMnQ?si=eA5VRlSfNMWc4Di5

Hidden Gems:

Mickey O’Sullivan’s in person Acting Classes in Chicago and remote

mickeyosullivan.com

Gianino’s Pastries (South Jersey) 508 Hurffville CrossKeys Rd, Sewell, NJ

Time Stamps:

(00:00 ) Intro

(01:30 ) Kirsten Sheridan on what makes a great director

(06:40 ) What working with Cillian Murphy was really like

(08:34 ) Patrick Massett why he gravitated towards writing

(11:40 ) Studios aren’t taking risks like they used to

(12:50 ) How they got Angelina Jolie to be in Lara Croft Tomb Raider

(16:26 ) Kevin Walsh how storytelling and acting followed him through the years

(19:00 ) Why pro athletes make great actors

(22:18 ) Timothy Davis on the shortcomings of acting programs

(26:07 ) Shaan Sharma how there’s room for success for everyone

(28:12 ) The old school mentality of the union is a problem

(29:00 ) The power of focusing your goals as an actor

(33:15 ) Brandon Finn landing his series regular role opposite Jason Momoa

(38:03 ) Brian Stepanek on the role he is most known for

(39:59 ) The best Gene Wilder story