Inside Acting

Trev and AJ Skype it in for Episode 25, and discuss a few listener questions before sitting down with actor J.K. Simmons (Spider Man, Juno, Oz, The Closer) for the first of a two-part, knowledge bomb-filled interview. Total running time: 44:20.

In Episode 24, Trev and AJ sit down with casting director Bonnie Gillespie for one of their best discussion on the casting process -- and the whole CD workshop "thing" -- yet. Get ready to feel empowered. Total running time: 57:31.

In Episode 24, Trev and AJ sit down with casting director Bonnie Gillespie for one of their best discussion on the casting process -- and the whole CD workshop "thing" -- yet. Get ready to feel empowered. Total running time: 57:31.

In Episode 23, Trev and AJ respond to a few more listener questions and chat about voiceover resources, "subjective" dialects, the almighty Actor Day Job, and the financial struggles that we often face as actors. Then they sit down with commercial casting director Laurie Records for the second half of a great conversation about the business of commercials. Total running time: 1:06:34.

In Episode 22, Trev and AJ talk New York vs L.A., discuss (actually sort of argue over) resumé and headshot do's and dont's, get a little new-man-sensitive about the renegade lifestyle that actors choose, and then sit down for Part 1 of a knowledge bomb-filled chat with commercial casting director Laurie Records. Total running time: 1:04:05..

In Episode 21, Trev and AJ talk about Trev's new side business, musicians "versus" actors, and putting your life on hold to jump into one project immediately following another, last minute style, dialects and multiple characters and all. Then Trev sits down with Chico's Angels masterminds Oscar Quintero and Kurt Koehler to talk about creating your own work and the value of playing to stereotype in comedy. Total running time: 1:05:08.

In Episode 20, Trev and AJ talk about the "alternative" (but not uncommon) world of agency representation, feeling the pressure to book, and the things you CAN control in your career. Check out the IAP website for a text-only PDF download of this episode's fantastic interview -- A Conversation with The Working Actress. Total running time: 35:26.

In Episode 19, Trev and AJ pimp some of their favorite resource blogs while Trev sits down for Part 2 of an inspiring chat with actor and award-winning DIY indie filmmaker Tony Rago. Total running time: 38:15.

In Episode 18, Trev and AJ catch up on their shows, while Trev talks a bit more about dealing with some burnout and AJ relates an insightful story about his agent courtings. Then IAP correspondent Melissa Collins sits down with 'The Wake' actors Heidi Schreck and Emily Donahoe to talk shop about pro theatre, odd day jobs, and the many lives of a the working actor. Total running time: 55:37.

In Episode 17, Trev flies solo and sits down for Part 1 of an exciting conversation with actor and award-winning indie filmmaker Tony Rago. Total running time: 38:29.