The How To Get On Reality TV Podcast: Casting Tips | Strategies | Advice

By Dan Gheesling: Reality TV Show Winner, Blogger, Entrepreneur

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Former Reality TV Show Winner Dan Gheesling talks all about How To Get Cast on Reality TV. Reality TV Casting tips, strategies, and advice will be covered from the guy who spent 4 years applying for Reality TV.

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The How To Get On Reality TV Podcast: Casting Tips | Strategies | Advice episodes:

06.06.2016
HGR 086: Rejected in Finals – Here Is Your Next Move
In this episode we hear from Jackie, who made it all the way through finals only to get rejected just before filming was to get started and wants to know what she should do to apply for the next season.
05.30.2016
HGR 085: What To Do In The Off-season of Casting
In this episode we hear from Tyler, who wants to know what he can do to get noticed until he is eligible to apply.
05.23.2016
HGR 084: High School Teacher Case Study
In this episode we hear from Andrew. We answer his question regarding the length of audition videos and we do a case study of his story!
05.16.2016
HGR 083: Reading Your Letters
In this episode we read your casting letters!
05.10.2016
HGR 082: How To Focus On What’s Important For Your Story
In this episode we hear from Chris, who asks how do you know what to focus on for your story?
05.02.2016
HGR 081: What Do I Do When I Don’t Hear Back From Casting?
In this episode we hear from Mike, who got through a Skype interview, but hasn't heard anything since and wants to know what that means.
04.25.2016
HGR 080: Why Applying For A Show You Don’t Care About Is Important
In this episode we hear from a caller who has applied for multiple shows to gain experience and got a call back for a show he doesn't want to go on. He wants to know when and if he should...
04.18.2016
HGR 079:How To Deal With Casting Producers In Person
In this episode we hear from Justin. He wants to know if you have the fortune to meet a casting producer, is it ok to be cocky and rude to them as part of your character?
04.11.2016
HGR 078:Skype Casting Call Interviews
In this episode we hear from Michelle. She wants to know what you can expect from a callback for a Skype interview and if it's the same as an in person interview.
04.04.2016
HGR 077: How Should You Act In Your Audition Video?
In this episode we hear from Jason. He wants to know how important is it to emote a lot of energy in your audition video.
03.28.2016
HGR 076: Social Media Help & Ineligible Casting Calls
In this episode, we answer questions from two callers. G-Real wants to know if getting a shout-out on social media from someone who's been on a reality show will help or hurt your chances of getting cast and Luke wants...
03.21.2016
HGR 075: Should You Take A Casting Swap Deal?
In this episode, we hear from Johnny. He got a callback for a show, but the timing didn't work out. Casting called him for another show and he wants to know if she should take the deal or hold out...
03.14.2016
HGR 074: Should I Apply For The Same Reality Show Twice?
In this episode, we hear from Scott. He wants to know if casting will get annoyed if he applies online twice for the same show?
03.07.2016
HGR 073: Dealing With The Fame Question In Reality TV Casting
In this episode, we hear from Greg. He wants to know if he mentions he is a musician to casting if they will think he is just trying to use the show as a platform to further his music...
02.29.2016
HGR 072: Is There A Casting Blacklist?
In this episode, we hear from Frank, who wants to know, what do you think happened to me in my case; going from casting finals to like no contact whatsoever the year after? Do you think I got blacklisted and...
02.15.2016
HGR 070: How To Tell Good Stories While Applying For Reality TV
In this episode, we hear from Mike, who asks, should you tell long winded stories or short blurbs with highlights in your audition video?
02.08.2016
HGR 069: 16 Years Of Applying With No Call Backs
In this episode, we hear from TJ, who wants to know what he can do after applying for 16 years and never getting a call back.
02.02.2016
HGR 068: 3 Things To Do After You Get Rejected
In this episode, we hear from Richard, who wants to know after making it to semi-finals twice and not getting a callback what can he do to get over the hump or should he give up?
01.25.2016
HGR 067: First Time Auditioning Case Study
In this episode, we do a case study on podcast listener Fenn, who is applying for the first time to be on Australian Survivor.
01.18.2016
HGR 066: How One Listener Made It On Big Brother 17: An Interview With John McGuire Part 2
In this episode, we hear the conclusion of our interview with Big Brother 17's Johnny Mac! He tells us his story on how he was able to go from listener to getting cast on his favorite show!
01.11.2016
HGR 065: From Podcast Listener to Getting Cast: Interview with Big Brother 17′s Johnny Mac
In this episode, we talk to Big Brother 17's Johnny Mac! He tells us his story on how he was able to go from listener to getting cast on his favorite show!
01.04.2016
HGR 064: Is Being Young Going To Hurt My Chances In Casting?
In this episode, we hear from Will. He considers himself to be mature for his age and wants to know what his advantages & disadvantages will be in casting. ?
12.28.2015
HGR 063: How Do You Know When Your Audition Video Is Ready?
In this episode, we hear from Matthew. He asks, how do you know when your audition video is truly done?
12.21.2015
HGR 062: Being Authentic In Your Audition Video
In this episode, we hear from Mathew. He wants to know how to not appear overly fake in his audition video!
12.14.2015
HGR 061: Make Your Audition Video Better With This Case Study
In this episode, we do a case study of listener Hank! We dissect his story to give him actions to improve his pitch!
12.07.2015
HGR 060: 3 Things To Do Online To Improve Your Casting Experience
In this episode, we hear from Adam. He wants to know how active you should or shouldn't be in the online community for the show you want to apply for.
11.30.2015
HGR 059: Standing Out In Casting Applications & Open Calls
In this episode, we hear from Joe, who has a two-part question. He wants to know if there is a recommended word count for audition applications and how do you make yourself stand out at open calls if you are...
11.23.2015
HGR 058: Should I Go To A Special Invite Casting?
In this episode, we hear from Dustin, who wants to know if he should attend a special invite casting.
11.16.2015
HGR 057: Can YouTube Help Me Get Cast On Reality TV?
In this episode, we hear from Dustin, who wants to know if uploading your audition video to YouTube is a good idea and if the audition videos on YouTube are the "competition".
11.09.2015
HGR 056: Getting In Depth With Your Reality TV Character
In this episode, we hear from AJ, who wants to know how if he should continue to play up this competitive jerk persona that he has, or try to give a more well rounded look at his life?
11.02.2015
HGR 055: Audition Video Vs Open Calls Round 2
In this episode, we hear from Jaime, who wants to know if she should go to an open casting call where she feels like she’d be the most confident or go with a video and just keep trying to better...
10.26.2015
HGR 054: How To Maximize Casting Feedback
In this episode, we hear from Lo. She wants to know all about what to do when casting gives you feedback.
10.19.2015
HGR 053: Should I Strategize The Best Time To Send In An Audition Video?
In this episode, we hear from, Matthew, who wants to know if he should strategize on when he sends in his audition tape or just send it in when he's done.
10.12.2015
HGR 052: Will Being Shy Hurt My Chances Of Getting On Reality TV?
In this episode, we hear from, Maddy, who wants to know if being shy will hurt her chances of getting cast on Reality TV.
10.05.2015
HGR 051: Breaking Character Stereotypes In Casting
In this episode, we hear from, Duke, who has a two part question. He wants to know, if crooked teeth, high hairline, or a weird mole will make a huge difference and at what point do you limit playing up...
09.28.2015
HGR 050: The Evolution Of Casting With Reality TV Expert Rob Cesternino
In this episode, we talk with Reality TV Expert, Rob Cesternino and get his take on the evolution of casting in Reality TV.
09.21.2015
HGR 049: What If My Life Is Not Interesting?
In this episode, we hear from, Damaris, who asks, "I have fear that my life is not interesting. How can I make them want to cast someone like me, make them say this a girl I want to see on...
09.14.2015
HGR 048: Does Age Matter In Casting?
In this episode, we hear from, Stu, who asks, "I am 47 years old, will be 48 if I’m on the show and it looks to me that it’s a higher hurdle to jump over when you’re a little bit...
09.07.2015
HGR 047: How Do You Tie All The Weird Things About You Into One Cohesive Casting Story?
In this episode, we hear from, John, who asks, "When you have a lot of unique characteristics or a lot of unique stories that don’t necessarily relate to each other, how do you combine all those into one audition tape?"
08.31.2015
HGR 046: How Can I Make My Elevator Pitch Better
In this episode, we hear from, Matt, who wants to know how to make his elevator pitch better!
08.24.2015
HGR 045: Case Study: Building A Viewer’s Story
In this episode, we hear from, Randee, who asks, how can I come up with the main focuses of my story?
08.17.2015
HGR 044: Should I Let My Job Get In The Way of The Casting Schedule?
In this episode, we hear from, Carly, who asks, knowing full well that I wouldn’t be able to fully commit to this season and this being my first time applying, should I go ahead and submit a video to test...
08.10.2015
HGR 043: Jordan Parhar – From Zero To Success – Part 2
In this episode, we wrap our interview with Jordan Parhar who tells us his story about how he went from How To Get On Reality TV community member to successfully getting cast on Realty TV!
08.03.2015
HGR 042: Jordan Parhar – From Zero To Success!
In this episode, we talk with Jordan Parhar who tells us his story about how he went from How To Get On Reality TV community member to a successfully getting cast on Realty TV!
07.27.2015
HGR 041: How Do You Make Your Casting Story Better?
In this episode, we hear from, Michelle, who asks how do I make my casting story better?
07.20.2015
HGR 040: How Do I Become A Better Storyteller?
In this episode, we hear from, Mark. He asks, do you have any suggestions on how to practice that, other than just day-to-day conversations, ways you can get better about fluidly speaking & keeping the conversation going?
07.13.2015
HGR 039: Should You Clean Your Social Media?
In this episode, we hear from, Matthew. He asks, how much if any does casting look into your social network, such as your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts and should you spend the time and clean up your feeds...
07.06.2015
HGR 038: How Far In Advance Should You Prepare Your Video?
In this episode, we hear from, Christine. She asks, how far in advance do you think someone should start making their video and would shooting on several different locations be advantageous or too busy?
06.29.2015
HGR 037: Years Of Applying And No Callback?
In this episode, we hear from, Carter He wants to know, after applying multiple times for Survivor and not getting a call back, do I need to include old videos or do I just start from scratch and try to...
06.22.2015
HGR 036: How Do You Determine What Your Unique Story Is?
In this episode, we hear from, Parker. He asks, how do I determine what my selling point should be when I do decide to apply to be on Big Brother and I have is because I am not quite 21...

What's The How To Get On Reality TV Podcast: Casting Tips | Strategies | Advice about?

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The How To Get On Reality TV Podcast: Casting Tips | Strategies | Advice episodes:

HGR 086: Rejected in Finals – Here Is Your Next Move

HGR 085: What To Do In The Off-season of Casting

HGR 084: High School Teacher Case Study

HGR 083: Reading Your Letters

HGR 082: How To Focus On What’s Important For Your Story

HGR 081: What Do I Do When I Don’t Hear Back From Casting?

HGR 080: Why Applying For A Show You Don’t Care About Is Important

HGR 079:How To Deal With Casting Producers In Person

HGR 078:Skype Casting Call Interviews

HGR 077: How Should You Act In Your Audition Video?

HGR 076: Social Media Help & Ineligible Casting Calls

HGR 075: Should You Take A Casting Swap Deal?

HGR 074: Should I Apply For The Same Reality Show Twice?

HGR 073: Dealing With The Fame Question In Reality TV Casting

HGR 072: Is There A Casting Blacklist?

HGR 070: How To Tell Good Stories While Applying For Reality TV

HGR 069: 16 Years Of Applying With No Call Backs

HGR 068: 3 Things To Do After You Get Rejected

HGR 067: First Time Auditioning Case Study

HGR 066: How One Listener Made It On Big Brother 17: An Interview With John McGuire Part 2

HGR 065: From Podcast Listener to Getting Cast: Interview with Big Brother 17′s Johnny Mac

HGR 064: Is Being Young Going To Hurt My Chances In Casting?

HGR 063: How Do You Know When Your Audition Video Is Ready?

HGR 062: Being Authentic In Your Audition Video

HGR 061: Make Your Audition Video Better With This Case Study

HGR 060: 3 Things To Do Online To Improve Your Casting Experience

HGR 059: Standing Out In Casting Applications & Open Calls

HGR 058: Should I Go To A Special Invite Casting?

HGR 057: Can YouTube Help Me Get Cast On Reality TV?

HGR 056: Getting In Depth With Your Reality TV Character

HGR 055: Audition Video Vs Open Calls Round 2

HGR 054: How To Maximize Casting Feedback

HGR 053: Should I Strategize The Best Time To Send In An Audition Video?

HGR 052: Will Being Shy Hurt My Chances Of Getting On Reality TV?

HGR 051: Breaking Character Stereotypes In Casting

HGR 050: The Evolution Of Casting With Reality TV Expert Rob Cesternino

HGR 049: What If My Life Is Not Interesting?

HGR 048: Does Age Matter In Casting?

HGR 047: How Do You Tie All The Weird Things About You Into One Cohesive Casting Story?

HGR 046: How Can I Make My Elevator Pitch Better

HGR 045: Case Study: Building A Viewer’s Story

HGR 044: Should I Let My Job Get In The Way of The Casting Schedule?

HGR 043: Jordan Parhar – From Zero To Success – Part 2

HGR 042: Jordan Parhar – From Zero To Success!

HGR 041: How Do You Make Your Casting Story Better?

HGR 040: How Do I Become A Better Storyteller?

HGR 039: Should You Clean Your Social Media?

HGR 038: How Far In Advance Should You Prepare Your Video?

HGR 037: Years Of Applying And No Callback?

HGR 036: How Do You Determine What Your Unique Story Is?