Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala

Kicking off spooky season and our brand new podcast series "Once Upon A Time At The Movies", we are taking a look back at the film that began the modern slasher movie craze, and one of the greatest independent films ever made, John Carpenter's Halloween. And joining us for our first episode is stand-up comedian and Michael Myers superfan Gerardo Pelati to reflect on when we first saw the iconic horror film, tons of behind-the-scenes facts you may not have known, and how the film still holds up today.

Actors With Issues has been on hiatus since our last episode on July 31st 2023, largely in part due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes. We have, however, recently received permission from the union to continue interviewing actors about their overall careers, lessons learned and advice they'd give to young actors, with no mention of specific projects.

We will be back on October 2nd with new episodes, in a new 30-minute format. Shorter interviews from press junkets will no longer be published as a podcast, but will instead be exclusive to our YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe to our channel for all of our content!

On October 5th we'll be launching a new spin-off podcast called "Once Upon a Time At The Movies" where each Thursday, we'll be joined by a guest to discuss a classic film that is celebrating a milestone anniversary that month. To kick things off, we'll be talking about the 1978 horror classic Halloween for its 45th anniversary. This show will be available on this podcast feed and on our YouTube channel.

So buckle up, kiddos because we've got TWO podcast series coming your way this October.

Thank you as always for all of your support, listenership and viewership these last three years. We're so close to 200 episodes and can't wait to share what's next!

Rising star Lane Factor joins us to talk all about the third and final season of FX on Hulu’s Reservation Dogs. Lane talks about how he’s grown and changed since booking his role on the show, which was from his first ever audition, his experience working on his first feature film in Steven Spielberg’s The Fablemans, and advises actors “don’t stake your life on this”, wise words for someone so young!

Adam McArthur, the voice behind dozens of beloved characters in animation, video games, and beyond, joins us this week and shares advice for young actors to look into the world of voice acting, how uncertainty and self-doubt is prevalent no matter what point you are in your career, and reveals some myths about the entertainment industry he’s debunked.

This interview was recorded June 21st, prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Actor, writer and director Michael D. Cohen joins us to talk all about his many years working across the Henry Danger franchise as fan-favorite Schwoz in over 150 episodes in nearly 10 years, going on to write and direct several episodes as well. Michael shares some of the wisdom he instills in his students at the Michael D. Cohen Studio, including living life to use those experiences to draw upon while acting, and the importance of finding something you’re good at, besides acting, to turn into a revenue stream to support yourself while pursuing acting.

This interview was recorded June 22nd, prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Actor Graham Parkhurst talks about landing his first major role on the Netflix series GLAMOROUS and shares the challenges that he’s faced with being a gay actor but also a Canadian-born actor trying to break into American film and television. Graham also shares advice for young actors on the search for their first agent or manager. 

You can see Graham on GLAMOROUS, streaming now on Netflix.

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After being scouted for a television show in the 90s, Frankie Loyal went from a recurring role to a series regular on the hit FX series Mayans, now in its final season. Frankie reflects on the show’s five-season run and how much the group has overcome between reshooting the pilot, changing showrunners, and the pandemic, and how the cast and crew have remained a family through all of it. 

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In addition to acting, Alan Ceppos wears many other hats, including producer, entrepreneur and business owner, all of which have helped fuel his acting career over the years. Alan talks about his experience working on the Prime Video mobster drama Gravesend, changes he’s noticed with younger generations of actors, and reminds actors that success does not happen overnight.

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Broadway actor Alex Joseph Grayson joins us to talk about his journey with the Tony Award-winning revival of the tragic musical PARADE, which began with the City Center Encores production in 2022. Alex shares how his early life living around the world with his family shaped him as a person and artist, the impact the show has had on audiences, and how he has gained more confidence to impact others in a positive way in the process.

PARADE is in performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs theatre on Broadway through August 6.

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🎙 Host Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial 

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Star of stage and screen Patrick Wilson joins us to talk all about his return to the Insidious franchise in the final chapter "The Red Door", as well as his first time in the directors chair. Patrick shares some of the most influential directors he's worked with throughout his career, some Scream Queens he'd like to direct if given the opportunity, and that actors should not be so precious with their process and remember that acting is a collaboration.

INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR is in theatres now!

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🎙 Host Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial 

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