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🎙️008 | James Babson: From Czech Sets to LA Scenes
Todd Kramer and Jay Reum sit down with James Babson, a talented LA-based actor and longtime friend of Todd's, to look back on a formative chapter of their careers — cutting their teeth in Prague, Czech Republic, during a unique moment in international film production.
James and Todd reminisce about their time living and working in Central Europe, where trained actors could gain real, on-set experience fast — learning the craft not in theory, but in practice. From navigating language barriers and unfamiliar systems to landing roles and building confidence in a professional working environment, this episode is packed with up-and-coming actor anecdotes straight from the trenches.
It's a conversation about timing, geography, hustle, and the kind of early career experiences that quietly shape actors for life. Honest, funny, and reflective — this one captures what it's like to grow into the work before the industry grows around you.
⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome & introducing James Babson 03:10 – How Prague became part of the journey 08:00 – Leaving home and landing in the Czech Republic 13:20 – Learning the job by doing the job 18:40 – Working professionally before feeling "ready" 24:10 – Life as a foreign actor in Prague 29:30 – Auditions, sets, and early confidence boosts 35:00 – The value of real reps on real productions 40:30 – Actor friendships forged overseas 46:10 – What Prague taught them about the craft 51:40 – Transitioning back toward LA 57:20 – Carrying European experience into Hollywood 01:03:10 – Up-and-coming actor lessons that still apply 01:09:00 – What younger actors can learn from that era 01:14:30 – Looking back without rose-tinting 01:19:50 – Final reflections & wrap-up
💬 Join the ConversationDid you get your early experience somewhere unexpected? Have you trained, worked, or hustled outside your home market? Drop a comment and let's talk about where actors really learn the job.
🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW🎧 Podcast & more: https://offstageacting.com/podcast 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/offstageacting ❌ X: https://x.com/OffstageActing 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/offstageacting 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offstageacting 🌐 Todd's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/toddkramer 🌐 Jay's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jayreum
#️⃣ HASHTAGS#acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #actorslife #WorkingActor #UpAndComingActor #Prague #LosAngeles #ActorJourney #JamesBabson #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing
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By Todd KramerTodd Kramer and Jay Reum sit down with James Babson, a talented LA-based actor and longtime friend of Todd's, to look back on a formative chapter of their careers — cutting their teeth in Prague, Czech Republic, during a unique moment in international film production.
James and Todd reminisce about their time living and working in Central Europe, where trained actors could gain real, on-set experience fast — learning the craft not in theory, but in practice. From navigating language barriers and unfamiliar systems to landing roles and building confidence in a professional working environment, this episode is packed with up-and-coming actor anecdotes straight from the trenches.
It's a conversation about timing, geography, hustle, and the kind of early career experiences that quietly shape actors for life. Honest, funny, and reflective — this one captures what it's like to grow into the work before the industry grows around you.
⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome & introducing James Babson 03:10 – How Prague became part of the journey 08:00 – Leaving home and landing in the Czech Republic 13:20 – Learning the job by doing the job 18:40 – Working professionally before feeling "ready" 24:10 – Life as a foreign actor in Prague 29:30 – Auditions, sets, and early confidence boosts 35:00 – The value of real reps on real productions 40:30 – Actor friendships forged overseas 46:10 – What Prague taught them about the craft 51:40 – Transitioning back toward LA 57:20 – Carrying European experience into Hollywood 01:03:10 – Up-and-coming actor lessons that still apply 01:09:00 – What younger actors can learn from that era 01:14:30 – Looking back without rose-tinting 01:19:50 – Final reflections & wrap-up
💬 Join the ConversationDid you get your early experience somewhere unexpected? Have you trained, worked, or hustled outside your home market? Drop a comment and let's talk about where actors really learn the job.
🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW🎧 Podcast & more: https://offstageacting.com/podcast 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/offstageacting ❌ X: https://x.com/OffstageActing 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/offstageacting 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offstageacting 🌐 Todd's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/toddkramer 🌐 Jay's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jayreum
#️⃣ HASHTAGS#acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #actorslife #WorkingActor #UpAndComingActor #Prague #LosAngeles #ActorJourney #JamesBabson #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing