Welcome friends! In this very first episode of Playdate, Lorena Martinez sits down with The Chosen actor Noah James for a wild, hilarious, and unexpectedly profound ride.From Broadway auditions to the most epic Pokemon Cringe story you’ve ever heard, we dive into what it really takes to stay in the game as an artist; showing up when there’s no hope, risking embarrassment, and remembering to PLAY.Also included? Silly dares, a puppet rave, stunning artwork, and the kind of creative joy we could use more of these days.So grab some crayons. Pour a glass of wine.Welcome to the Fort!⏱ CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to Playdate02:32 Love Bomb!05:35 Little Noah and Pokemon08:39 Speed and The Scream Inside13:00 Broadway Audition - Frankie Camp!24:25 Heads Up!27:30 Dare Time! THE CRINGE OFF40:33 The Fort Theater presents: The Typist (Puppet Sketch)44:40 Puppet Rave Chaos46:26 Craft Time + The Chosen59:41 The Grimoire Closing Ritual ✨ About PlaydatePlaydate is a filmed podcast and creative playground hosted by Lorena Martinez; actor, creator, and TEDx speaker.Inside this fort for grown adults, we love hard, play, create, laugh, and have honest conversations about creativity, courage, and building a life you’re obsessed with.✨ Sobre PlaydatePlaydate es un podcast filmado y un mundo mágico creativo, conducido por Lorena Martinez: actriz, creadora y conferencista TEDx.Dentro de este fuerte para adultos, amamos con intensidad, jugamos, creamos, reímos y tenemos conversaciones honestas sobre creatividad, valentía y cómo construir una vida que te obsesione🔗 Follow & ConnectHost — Lorena MartinezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biencreativelorena/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playdatewithlorenaWebsite: https://www.playdatetheshow.comActing/Speaking/Coaching: https://www.biencreative.comGuest — Noah JamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_noahjames/EP Run The Dungeon: https://open.spotify.com/album/50kDhjlIaYkbtkaXWsgQOu?si=lG37zHzyQ5WKX_jNatk_og&nd=1&dlsi=b33b9dd344944a1b💌 Media, Partnerships & SponsorshipsFor media inquiries, brand partnerships, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:📩 [email protected]⭐️ If You Loved This EpisodePlease subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts (link), and share this episode with someone who needs a little bit more play in their life.