Surviving Hollywood

Today we are joined by the amazingly talented writer and director Mischa Marcus. She wrote, directed and produced the multiple award-winning indie feature film, "I Am Still Here," currently available on Amazon. She talks about her inspiration to be a filmmaker, her passion for social issues and where she thinks the future of women in filmmaking is headed.

Today we sat down with my buddy and director of photography Rafael Leyva. You no doubt have seen his work on the Amazon series "The Oath," the Dwight Little directed film "The Last Rampage," and many new things in the works. He shares his story about working with Adam Sandler, being homeless in New York and how he went from being a kid with a dream in Puerto Rico to shooting movies and TV shows in Hollywood.

Johnny talks about his audition for Fast and the Furious, Austin talks about his process getting ready to audition for Ballers on HBO and Aaron puts us to the test and brings us back to reality. We send it back to our audience and answer your TOP 10 questions about what it takes to be an actor in Hollywood in 2019.

We met director and writer Jake MacPherson at the Pasadena Film Festival and ever since then we have been stalking him so he puts us in his movies and to get on this podcast. All we got was this podcast. Jake talks about his approach to the filmmaking process, how he deals with actors on set and his upcoming new projects that we are still hoping to be cast in. 

Today we sit down with the international Youtube creators "Bayaraa Brothers," who have a successful youtube channel that has a large Mongolian following, but we ain't talking BBQ. The brothers chat about how to start a Youtube channel, gain a following and how to navigate this town as foreigners and international actors. A must listen if you are planning on coming to LA from another country!

Today we are joined by none other than Rick Silver! Rick is an actor and jack of all trades and he talks to us about surviving in Hollywood as an entrepreneur. You might seem him cruising around Hollywood Blvd in his Ferrari with the "Rick Silver" license plate or on set playing a tough cop on the beat. He's also really familiar with Hollywood nightlife and tells us about the best place to meet women and some crazy Hollywood Hills party stories not fit for TV. 

Johnny, Austin and Aaron talk details about their latest self-tape auditions, from Fast and the Furious to feature films. They discuss why self-tape auditions have become so popular and their craziest audition stories.

Today we had our good friend actor Eddie Vincent stop by the podcast to chat about his acting career and what it was like acting in the 90s compared to today. He had some great stories about how things have a changed and that some wild stories about unexpected open "casting" calls. He also dishes out advice to young actors looking to break in. 

Johnny Rey Diaz. Aaron Arnold. Austin Arnold. Remember those names. One day they will be in flashing lights on Hollywood Blvd...or will they? The three of us are working actors and filmmakers trying to "survive" in this crazy town of Hollywood. In our first episode we introduce ourselves and discuss what this podcast is all about as we navigate through La La Land by talking to guests in all facets of the film/TV industry.