Model Behavior with Michael G. Gabel

Michael talks with actor/model Darrius Marcellin about dreaming of getting from Trinidad and Tobago to Madison Square Garden, and how he achieved it. They also discuss being talented vs. adding value, NYC vs. LA, how to think of yourself as a business, and why you shouldn't need a mirror to know what your face looks like under any emotion. 

Michael talks with comedy director Michael Gabriel about how feeling special can set you up to fail in the entertainment industry, while recognizing your interchangeability and then identifying what you truly care about is the key to personal success. They also discuss loneliness, finding a community, podcasting, mental health, and beer. 

Michael talks with Tara Blanchard about why she sees modeling as performance art, her experiences as a child actor, and how to thrive under pressure on set. They also discuss the importance of rest, treating yourself like a business, the struggle of living in LA, being enough, and acupuncture. 

Michael talks with Chris Reid about how he went from competitive athlete to "jock-ish" theatre major, which led to successful careers in acting, modeling and stunts. They also discuss the appeal of order on set, the importance of maintaining humility, The Secret, and their hair. 

Michael talks about where he's been the last couple weeks, how he's been finding stillness in the chaos, and what's come out of it. He also discusses some truly scary stuff - the prevalence of domestic violence in today's society despite all the incredible resources available, and how simply sharing your story can make a difference. 

Michael talks with commercial agent Michael Huth about how he got his agency start at CAA, and why he left when he fell in love with the outdoors. They also discuss the importance of communication and trust in the talent / agent relationship, breaking through booking plateaus, solving the riddle of overlapping avails, and how he finds stillness while constantly putting out fires. 

Michael talks with eco-conscious model Kelsey Knoche about nailing the modeling stride, controlling your face mid-action, and why it's so important to try less. They also discuss making financially smart career transitions, making jams and jellies, buying fake toe nails, and why no one will ever have better abs than her. 

Michael talks with comedy writer and performer Joe Kardon about the fight against creative resistance as described in Steven Pressfield's book The War of Art. They also discuss studying philosophy and classics, writing vs. performing, spending a month at sea, the urge to disappear, and why Joe is stronger than Michael in the gym. 

Michael talks with rock climber / model Lindsey Tjian about what drew her to climbing, how she uses her photography background to perform better on set, and the advice she'd like to give to beginners. They also discuss living the van life, being a "dirt bag", and how to not give a fuck while figuring out what's next. 

Michael talks with filmmaker Eddie Vigil V about his current film It's What's On The Inside. They also discuss how to make indie productions happen - recruiting crew members, staying focused on the task at hand, putting one foot in front of the other - and why he doesn't want to work in the mines.