"Take advantage and study with local coaches of the larger markets."

We're headed home to the Rocky Mountain region as PWRP is joined by Actor, Filmmaker, Producer, and Photographer; Scott Takeda. At a young age, he held a deep fascination for television news. A passion that would lead to his start in TV News Reporter in Idaho. His work in the newsroom would quickly gain recognition and numerous Emmys before he would make his acting debut in 2001. Since then, he's appeared in dozens of films (Dallas Buyers Club, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Everything Must Go, etc.) in addition to coaching upcoming artists through the Takeda Technique!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

- @scotttakeda

-Scotttakeda.com

-The Takeda Technique

“Be yourself. Be unique. Be different.”

You will undoubtedly recognize this week’s guest from a plethora of amazing projects spanning the last decade. Lio Tipton’s breakout role in Crazy, Stupid, Love immediately shot them into the Hollywood stratosphere at the dawn of the 2010s. Having spent their childhood years yearning to be an Astronaut, their scope would pivot towards filmmaking after picking up a camera and learning the ins-and-outs of video editing (via the family computer). However, they would soon find themselves on the other side of the lens, now as an actor. In this episode, they share the experience of breaking into Hollywood, being present, navigating career changes, and the joy of Legos!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-A Friend of the Family

-Jan Broberg Foundation

“Be humble in a way that’s honest.”

Dileep Rao has worked with some of the most prolific artists in the entertainment industry. His talents span from cinematic blockbusters like Inception and Avatar, to his theatrical performances on stage. His love for not only the craft of acting itself, but his perspective, made for a fantastic chat in this week’s episode. You can catch him now in James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water, currently demolishing the box office by the way. You won’t want to miss this!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Avatar: The Way of Water

“Find your fulfillment.”

For the last eleven years, Summer Hart has built a name for herself in the adult film industry. Initially, a way to support her family and pay for college tuition; she soon found a welcoming community and a chance to build something for herself. Summer talks about obtaining her Bachelor’s in Social Work, directing and monetizing her own content, SWAID Vegas, and her home-brew Kombucha skills!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-SWAID Vegas (A fund created by sex workers for sex workers)

"Separate your ego from your work."

This week, Screenwriter, Producer, and Director; Jeffrey Reddick joins PWRP! Since childhood, he's been a massive fan of film and its vast horror genre. Even writing and submitting his own prequel treatment to New Line Cinema Founder, Bob Shaye, following a matinee of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Years later, his script for Final Destination would take off and launch a horror blockbuster franchise of its own! Here, Jeffrey talks about his upbringing, writing process, and what lies ahead.  Hit that play button!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

- Jeffrey's Social Media (@jeffreyareddick)

-The Trevor Project

“You can always say no to anything.”

Horror fans rejoice! The wonderfully talented, Alex Essoe joins PWRP this week! You may recognize her from Doctor Sleep, Midnight Mass, or her breakout role in Starry Eyes; but her love for acting took over years before. While growing up on a compound in Saudi Arabia, Alex absorbed as much performance art as she could through VHS tapes and her mother’s stage productions. Following a workshop in Toronto, Alex left behind a modeling career and set out to pursue a career in acting. Since then, she has taken both Film and TV by storm with standout performances in various horror films and numerous Mike Flanagan productions!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

-Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Happy New Year!

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

We’re back with the incomparable Actor, Writer, and Producer: Aubry Pullara. This Colorado native found her love for acting in elementary school, during a production of Beauty & The Beast. After college, she shipped out to New York where she found opportunity in films like How To Be Single and Ben Is Back. Since 2020, she’s focused on producing her own work while acting in a variety of projects. CAUTION: this interview will go off the rails!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-CU Depression Center

“Ask for more advice.”

PWRP is headed back down under as Actor, Writer, Producer, and TikToker; Bel Larcombe, joins the show! After leaving her studies in chemical engineering behind, Bel set her sights on her love for theater. Performing and producing numerous musicals and comedic pieces. In 2020, she would ascend the ladder of Reality TV production, where she now serves as a Producer. She’s also an acclaimed influencer, did we mention that? You don’t want to miss this episode!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Help support The Victorian Pride Centre (Melbourne)

“Get to know yourself really, really well.”

Join me in welcoming the dynamic Genevieve Gionet to PWRP! Genevieve spent most of her upbringing on the ice as a competitive figure skater. Following a bad injury, she turned to theater as a performance outlet and hasn’t looked back. Now she’s pursuing a career in film/tv when she’s not working for the Prague Shakespeare Company!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Prague Shakespeare Company

-Evergreen Parks & Recreation District

-Bistro Del Lago (Evergreen)

“Don’t hold it too tightly.”

During this holiday season, friends and listeners of the show are hopping on as special guests! Olivia Hendrick is an actress and musician who returned to the entertainment industry after building a career in corporate America. Since the pandemic, she’s focused on honing her craft and finding solace while performing as part of Knuckle Pups, an alternative band.

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Knuckle Pups

-Unbiased News on Iran