In 2024, Brian Thomas Smith continues to enrich his acting portfolio with notable roles in both television and commercial projects. He's taken on a recurring role in the popular series "United States of Al," adding depth to the character Freddy, Vanessa's new boyfriend. On the commercial front, Smith's presence remains strong with over 100 advertisements to his name, featuring brands like DIRECTV and Budweiser, reflecting his versatility and appeal across different media. His comedic talent, well-loved in roles such as Zack Johnson from "The Big Bang Theory," continues to resonate with audiences, showcasing his ability to blend humor with character depth across his projects​.

• IMDB: Brian Thomas Smith 
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Today’s guest fits the perfect + poignant mold for our 50th episode -With thick-skin, an optimist’s heart and a realist’s mind, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan will tell us how being championed by her parents in a town of 700, mentored by Frances McDormand in the North Country and ending up on Constantine’s cutting room floor gave her the courage, confidence and opportunity to make every mission…possible.

She stars in the Apple TV+ series "Bad Monkey," premiering in August, and is set to appear in the third season of HBO's acclaimed series "The White Lotus," filmed in Thailand. Additionally, Monaghan has ventured into horror with a supporting role in the film "MaXXXine." Her career, which began with performances in projects like "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and "Made of Honor," now sees her revisiting comedy and embracing roles that challenge and excite her creatively

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BONUS EPISODE with Casting Director Jennifer Cooper. A true peak into one of the biggest television casting directors. Currently casting over five major network television series. Casting over 500 episodic shows, Jen knows a two or thing about a good audition or a bad audition. Acting is what got her in the game, casting is what won her heart over. Jen casts for talent and truly spends the time building a partnership with the actor, producer and director.

This is the unforgettable journey into Jennifer Cooper's rise in shaping and pushing the boundaries on the revolutionary medium of Television.

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Actor Tom Nowicki hasn't stopped working since the late 80s. With nearly four decades of experience and 160 film and television credits to his name, you've seen Tom in "The Blind Side," "Reptile," "Mr. Mercedes," "Bloodline," "Remember the Titans," "The Punisher," and countless more. You can also catch him in Apple TV+'s recently released series, "Bad Monkey." Based in Florida, Tom shares how he's built a successful career outside of the industry's major markets. We discuss how Tom approaches script analysis on short turnaround auditions, and he shares lessons learned from celebrated actor and director Paul Newman about what to do when things go wrong on set. Finally, Tom reminds listeners that it's never too late to get started as an actor, no matter your age.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Tom Nowicki right here.

Credits: 

• Bad Monkey
• Reptile
• Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
• The Blind Side
• Remember the Titans
• The Punisher
• Mr. Mercedes
• Drop Dead Diva
• Bloodline
• Necessary Roughness
• L.A. Confidential
• Burn Notice
• The Waterboy

• IMDB: Tom Nowicki, Actor, Producer

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For actor Amanda Righetti, her way into character has changed over time. With credits in some of television's biggest hits including "The O.C.", "The Mentalist", "Reunion", "North Shore", "Entourage" and film credits that include "Friday the 13th", "Captain America" and more, Amanda says that she's grown in her craft right alongside this ever-changing industry. In today's episode we discuss holding deals, self-tapes, and how Amanda prepped for her historical role in "Reagan" in just four days. While her approach to character has shifted and deepened over time, she reminds us that technique is ultimately whatever works for you.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Amanda Righetti right here.

Credits: 

• Reagan
• Colony
• The Mentalist
• Captain America: The First Avenger
• Friday the 13th
• L.A.'s Finest
• The O.C.
• K-Ville
• Reunion
• North Shore
• Entourage

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How do you build a historical character? How do you approach an accent? What do you wear in a period piece audition? These are questions actors face when building a real life character from history. Cast as Queen Berenice in Peacock's original series "Those About to Die," actor Lara Wolf shares her thoughts on all of these topics and more. Her credits include "Quantico," "Roxana," "The Performance," "Blindspot," "Blue Bloods," and the upcoming autobiographical film "Reading Lolita in Tehran." In today's episode we discuss short turnaround auditions, self-confidence as an actor, and the value in not just keeping an audition log, but a working log.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Lara Wolf right here.

Credits: 

• Those About to Die
• Reading Lolita in Tehran
• Quantico
• Roxana
• The Performance
• Hidden Exposure
• You Are Wanted
• Kovar
• Blindspot
• Blue Bloods

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First landing himself in the Marvel Universe 20 years ago, actor Aaron Stanford has had the rare opportunity to revisit a character at different stages of his life and career. You've seen Aaron in "Deadpool & Wolverine," "12 Monkeys," "Nikita," "Perry Mason," "Fear the Walking Dead," "The Hills Have Eyes," and much more. You won't want to miss Aaron's story of how he went all in improvising his superhero audition scene, how he transitioned from New York to Los Angeles, and how he balances preparation with letting go of his actor homework. We also discuss how actors can beat the Hollywood name game by making their own work, and the importance of capturing casting's attention in the first few seconds of a self-tape.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Aaron Stanford right here.

Credits: 

• Deadpool & Wolverine
• Nikita
• Westworld
• Perry Mason
• 12 Monkeys
• Fear the Walking Dead
• Mad Men
• Traveler
• X-Men: The Last Stand
• X2: X-Men United
• The Hills Have Eyes
• Tadpole

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Nora Zehetner has built an impressive resume over the course of her 25+ year career. Leading with intuition in her craft, Nora's film and television credits include "Boneyard," "Brick," "Grey's Anatomy," "Madmen," "Heroes," "Grimm," "Everwood," and many more. Today we do a deep dive into the peaks and valleys of this career, from Nora's experience testing for "Mean Girls" to her recovery process after being fired from a table read. We discuss how the industry has changed over the years, and how Nora was able to rebuild her confidence after a difficult on set experience with a director. Today's episode is a much needed reminder that there are no "weird" takes, just different instruments.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Nora Zehetner right here.

Credits: 

• Boneyard
• Blood for Dust
• Brick
• The Right Stuff
• Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Designated Survivor
• Maron
• The Astronaut Wives Club
• Grimm
• Mad Men
• Grey's Anatomy
• Heroes
• Everwood

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🎭 In this episode of Wednesday Wisdom, I dive deep into the current challenges facing talented, hardworking actors in today's evolving entertainment industry. With fewer opportunities and more competition, it's crucial to maintain your passion and stay proactive. I share insights on navigating the lack of appointments, dealing with discouraging feedback from agents, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for yourself.

💪 Discover how to stay relevant and motivated, even when the industry feels constricted. Learn about the significance of staying in practice, joining a community of like-minded actors, and finding inspiration from within. I'll also share a powerful story about world-class violinist Joshua Bell and how the right environment can make all the difference in how you perceive your talent.

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Actor Sylvester Powell always knew deep down that he would be a movie star. Driven by a dream for his family to see him do what he loves on screen, Sylvester shares how his 10 second appearance on "Criminal Minds" changed his life early on in his career. After booking one scene on The CW television series "All American," Sylvester went on to carry his character of Jessie “JR” Raymond, Jr. for three seasons on "All American: Homecoming." On today's episode Sylvester disccuses the art of communicating with directors, how he breaks down a script to track his character arc, and shares how showing up as his authentic self helped him land representation even when he had no credits to his name.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Sylvester Powell right here.

Credits: 

• All American: Homecoming
• All American
• Five Points
• Criminal Minds
• Two Wolves
• The Gods
• CSI: NY

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