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🎙️021 | Jessica Beck: From Stage to Studio — Directing Life Through Audio
In this episode, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk with actor, theatre director, and podcast producer Jessica Beck, whose diverse background in stagecraft has profoundly shaped her approach to storytelling through sound.
Jessica has produced podcasts for The BBC, The Guardian, and Bloomberg, and recently worked with none other than Sir Michael Caine. Her foundation in theatre not only informs her creative instincts but also highlights how performance training can enhance narrative storytelling in the audio world.
Together, we explore the intersection of acting and podcasting, the value of transferable skills, and why no creative path is ever wasted—just rerouted. If you've ever wondered how acting chops can translate into other mediums, this one's for you.
⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro banter: Todd defines "podcast" (sort of) 02:10 – Meet Jessica Beck: actor, theatre director, podcast producer 03:30 – Working with Sir Michael Caine & BBC / Bloomberg gigs 05:10 – Theatre roots and how they shape her podcasting work 08:00 – From acting to directing to production: following curiosity 10:30 – The shift from live theatre to recorded voice 13:00 – Navigating career shifts with identity & clarity 15:45 – Working with actors in audio: tension vs freedom 18:30 – The structure behind the "storytelling voice" 21:00 – Jessica's process: from concept to launch 24:00 – Building trust with guests and clients 27:15 – Todd asks: "what makes a podcast good?" 30:00 – Listener habits & crafting emotional journeys 33:00 – The evolution of sound design & format freedom 36:15 – Jay on building audio like a stage 38:00 – How acting gives you the edge in podcasting 41:10 – Podcasting for institutions vs indies 44:30 – The story behind her first ever audio project 47:00 – Editing yourself vs letting things breathe 50:15 – How Jessica built a sustainable creative career 53:30 – Advice for actors looking to transition into audio 56:45 – Todd gets inspired by podcasting's wide-open future 59:00 – Jessica on long-form content and building slow 1:02:15 – Finding your creative lane without a map 1:05:40 – Future goals, audio dreams, and staying curious 1:08:50 – Todd's final question: where is Jessica Beck in 10 years? 1:10:00 – Closing thoughts and gratitude
🔗 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 #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing #JessicaBeck #BBCPodcasts #AudioStorytelling #TheatreToPodcast #PodcastProducer #MichaelCaine #CreativeCareers #WomenInAudio
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By Todd KramerIn this episode, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk with actor, theatre director, and podcast producer Jessica Beck, whose diverse background in stagecraft has profoundly shaped her approach to storytelling through sound.
Jessica has produced podcasts for The BBC, The Guardian, and Bloomberg, and recently worked with none other than Sir Michael Caine. Her foundation in theatre not only informs her creative instincts but also highlights how performance training can enhance narrative storytelling in the audio world.
Together, we explore the intersection of acting and podcasting, the value of transferable skills, and why no creative path is ever wasted—just rerouted. If you've ever wondered how acting chops can translate into other mediums, this one's for you.
⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro banter: Todd defines "podcast" (sort of) 02:10 – Meet Jessica Beck: actor, theatre director, podcast producer 03:30 – Working with Sir Michael Caine & BBC / Bloomberg gigs 05:10 – Theatre roots and how they shape her podcasting work 08:00 – From acting to directing to production: following curiosity 10:30 – The shift from live theatre to recorded voice 13:00 – Navigating career shifts with identity & clarity 15:45 – Working with actors in audio: tension vs freedom 18:30 – The structure behind the "storytelling voice" 21:00 – Jessica's process: from concept to launch 24:00 – Building trust with guests and clients 27:15 – Todd asks: "what makes a podcast good?" 30:00 – Listener habits & crafting emotional journeys 33:00 – The evolution of sound design & format freedom 36:15 – Jay on building audio like a stage 38:00 – How acting gives you the edge in podcasting 41:10 – Podcasting for institutions vs indies 44:30 – The story behind her first ever audio project 47:00 – Editing yourself vs letting things breathe 50:15 – How Jessica built a sustainable creative career 53:30 – Advice for actors looking to transition into audio 56:45 – Todd gets inspired by podcasting's wide-open future 59:00 – Jessica on long-form content and building slow 1:02:15 – Finding your creative lane without a map 1:05:40 – Future goals, audio dreams, and staying curious 1:08:50 – Todd's final question: where is Jessica Beck in 10 years? 1:10:00 – Closing thoughts and gratitude
🔗 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 #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing #JessicaBeck #BBCPodcasts #AudioStorytelling #TheatreToPodcast #PodcastProducer #MichaelCaine #CreativeCareers #WomenInAudio