For actors, privacy is often the first thing sacrificed on the path to success.

In this follow-up to Episode 026, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum dive deep into the tension between visibility and vulnerability in the age of online branding. Some actors overshare, others hide away — but most don't have a real strategy for managing their digital presence.

This episode is all about finding that balance. Todd and Jay get honest about how they personally use (and sometimes avoid) tools like Instagram, Spotlight, IMDb, LinkedIn, Facebook, and self-tape platforms. Whether you're an actor building your brand or someone who just hates social media — this is for you.

🔦 There's nothing private about staying relevant.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Privacy vs publicity: the actor's dilemma 01:45 – Is online visibility necessary? 04:15 – Jay hides from the algorithm 06:30 – Todd rants about Spotlight profile hell 08:00 – Where actors waste time online 10:20 – The good, bad, and ugly of IMDb 12:00 – What casting directors actually look for 14:30 – Social media: friend or foe? 17:00 – How much is too much to share? 19:00 – The case for authentic visibility 21:30 – Should you pay for casting platforms? 24:00 – Agents and managers: what are they doing online? 26:30 – Todd's minimalist online strategy 28:00 – Jay's "leave me alone" philosophy 30:15 – Profile photos, reels, and what matters now 33:00 – Final thoughts on relevance and resistance

🔗 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

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