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Method acting has long been associated with some of the most famous "Acting Rebels" including James Dean and Marlon Brando. On this episode Brian discusses why this is and how to channel you own method acting rebel.

Brian and Joe discuss Robert De Niro's film acting technique and how it works.

Getting Physical: Insights and advice on the role of physicality in honing your acting skills. Brian and Joe delve into the physical side of acting, with tips and guidance based on their own personal experiences, on how embracing your physical self will take you from ordinary to outstanding in that audition room.

Clinching Auditions: Insights and advice on working the system. Brian and Joe delve into the auditions process with a look at today’s culture of “immediate gratification” – the idea of being handed fame on a plate – and why that’s not how it works. They give tips and guidance on understanding the system and what it really takes to make it in the acting industry.

Casting Directors: Insights and advice on dealing with them – and nailing that audition. Brian and Joe look at the role of the casting director, with tips and guidance based on their own personal experiences and anecdotes from acting greats – to give you an in-depth understanding of what makes casting directors tick, how you can make their lives easier – and clinch that role!

The “perfect conditions” delusion: Insights and advice on giving a great performance under any conditions. Brian and Joe discuss their take on the myth of “perfect conditions” in the acting industry, with tips and guidance based on their own experiences, to make sure that everyday disasters and events not only don’t affect your acting – but actually improve it!

‘Specialisation’ – Is it ok to specialise in a particular area or type of character? The topic of specialisation can be a cause of concern for aspiring actors. Is it ever a good idea to ‘specialise’ in a particular area or type of character and run the risk of getting typecast? And is getting typecast a bad thing, or can it actually be of benefit to your acting career? In this episode, Brian and Joe discuss all this, and much more.

Meryl Streep – What makes her such a good actress?

Meryl Streep is undoubtedly one of the best actresses of all time, but what exactly is it about her that enables her to produce such incredible performances each and every time? What techniques does she use? How does she manage to convey the characters she plays so convincingly? In this episode, Brian and Joe discuss all this, and much more.

Can You Make it Without An Agent? Acting agents have obvious benefits, but what if you don’t have one? Can you make it work on your own? Is there even a case for choosing to go it alone in the acting industry? In this episode, Brian and Joe discuss all this, and much more.