Brian sits down to talk about having that "one thing" to make you successful. He also takes us through his journey to LA and how he came from The Daily Show as a comedy news reporter and producer. He opens up about why acting class didn't work out for him and, honestly, it's hilarious. Brian also explains how he made auditions his classroom, differentiating between TV auditions, and the perfect storm of his new show on CBS.4:10 — How Brian got to LA after receiving a pilot deal from Doug Herzog, former president of Comedy Central13:30 — What Brian looks for in actors when they come into the room21:00 — Tips for co-star auditions23:45 — Pilot season, booking Me, Myself, and I, and why you have to be persistent26:15 — The process of testing for pilots37:00 — Tips for when you're in the waiting room41:35 — How to deal with your type changing43:50 — Why every actor needs to travel and take speech training51:50 — Brian's most embarrassing audition storyResources Mentioned in This Episode:Brian's IMDb--------Want more? Check out Patreon for bonus episodes, IG Close Friends content, and so much more.And don’t miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.comAnd if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here.Don't forget to join the mailing list here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-broke-actress-podcast/message