Tim Otis is an actor who has appeared in countless film and TV projects and has done - get this - a staggering 100 commercials. Well, when both your father and stepfather were actors from Hollywood's golden age, chances are you'll end up somewhere in the entertainment industry. But Tim's path is far from typical. Based in Prague, he's also a sought-after DJ, longtime radio presenter, vinyl purist, and passionate advocate for addiction recovery. He's a dad, a husband, a brother to fellow actor Ted Otis Jr., and (fun fact) the son of an heiress to the Listerine fortune - maybe that's why he always ends up playing some kind of medical professional...? In this episode, Todd Kramer (@toddkramer) and Jay Reum catch up with their old friend to hear stories from a life lived boldly across stages, sets, and DJ booths. Tim reflects on the commercial grind, navigating the Czech casting scene, growing up on Hollywood backlots, and how he's found purpose beyond the camera. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Opening 02:10 – Tim Otis intro & career teaser 04:30 – Saving a life at a VO agent party 08:00 – Training for whitewater rescue 11:00 – DJ days in Prague's hottest clubs 13:30 – Booking work in early 2000s Eastern Europe 15:20 – Life as "the commercial guy" 18:00 – Being the CEO, doctor, or clipboard guy 20:40 – Prague's casting scene then vs now 23:15 – A hundred ads and counting 25:00 – Family legacy: growing up with Clifford David 28:10 – A stepfather's warning: "The rejection business" 30:00 – Commercials, radio, and vinyl passion projects 33:20 – Loving radio & broadcasting 36:00 – Self-tapes vs in-person castings 38:20 – Regional advice: Prague, Budapest, Sofia 41:10 – Tim's first acting gig story 43:00 – Day jobs and sustaining the creative hustle 45:30 – A journeyman actor's mindset 48:00 – Gratitude, preparation & faking confidence 50:30 – Shoutouts, memories, and mutual admiration 52:00 – Outro & final thoughts

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