Funny People Talking

Actor Ato Essandoh of CBS’s “The Code” – Shredding for Scorsese

Listen Later
Budgeting, Lindsay Lohan, reality TV, managing expectations in an entertainment career, a liquid surprise, socks, and an epic story on failing and succeeding for Martin Scorsese. Plus, an improv comedy game ranges from Nicole Kidman to Marvin the Martian, and much more!

Actor Ato Essandoh (The Code, Elementary, Blue Bloods, Vinyl, Altered Carbon, Copper – @atoessandoh) guests with hosts Marc Raco (@racomarc), Danielle Beckmann (@deebeck) and producer Elsie (@elsietheproducer) in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by Sennheiser.

In this episode:
  • Ato fills us in on his role in an upcoming CBS primetime drama, “The Code”
  • Danielle shares some nerdy finance tips for budgeting
  • Marc recounts his painful viewing experience with Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club, and the bizarre allure of reality TV
  • Marc and Danielle share their own appearances on some reality TV shows
  • Learning the hard way not to rest your hopes on every role you land
  • A round of “The Big Announcement”, a new game where it’s all in the delivery 
  • Ato’s path from working smaller roles in shows like Elementary to roles on Vinyl, Altered Carbon, all leading to being cast on The Code
  • How Ato’s work got him noticed by an executive producer to get on the shortlist 
  • The reality of being a working actor in primetime TV
  • Remembering what the job really is when you’re auditioning
  • The importance of confidence and composure
  • What Ato’s goals are for his career
  • The road from Ato’s audition to landing the role and playing guitar on Vinyl in front of Martin Scorsese
  • Plus, Elsie surprises everyone with a liquid edition of End of Show Food

    • The post Actor Ato Essandoh of CBS’s “The Code” – Shredding for Scorsese appeared first on Funny People Talking Podcast.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    Funny People TalkingBy Lightcircle Entertainment
    • 4.4
    • 4.4
    • 4.4
    • 4.4
    • 4.4

    4.4

    25 ratings

    More shows like Funny People Talking

    View all
    American Fashion Podcast — exploring innovation and sustainability across the industry by MouthMedia Network

    American Fashion Podcast — exploring innovation and sustainability across the industry

    92 Listeners

    Fashion Is Your Business - a retail technology podcast by MouthMedia Network

    Fashion Is Your Business - a retail technology podcast

    93 Listeners

    Beauty Is Your Business - beautytech and beauty innovation by MouthMedia Network

    Beauty Is Your Business - beautytech and beauty innovation

    40 Listeners

    American Enough by MouthMedia Network

    American Enough

    39 Listeners

    Content Is Your Business by MouthMedia Network

    Content Is Your Business

    8 Listeners

    Grocery Is Your Business by MouthMedia Network

    Grocery Is Your Business

    5 Listeners

    Retail Is Your Business - retailtech and retail innovation by MouthMedia Network

    Retail Is Your Business - retailtech and retail innovation

    6 Listeners

    It's A Matter Of... by BeautyMatter

    It's A Matter Of...

    16 Listeners

    Then What? by MouthMedia Network

    Then What?

    8 Listeners

    The One Thing - Customer Experience From the Top by MouthMedia Network

    The One Thing - Customer Experience From the Top

    2 Listeners