The Outsiders

The biz loves to make movies about itself, and in this episode we each talk about our top three favorite films that are about Hollywood. There's a lot to make fun of about the biz so the majority are comedies that lampoon various aspects of our beloved industry.  If you're interested in this genre, we also highly recommend the animated comedy series BoJack Horseman on Netflix.  It cuts brilliantly and uncomfortably close to the bone.

Insta:     @theoutsidersbiz       @sethaustininsta         @todd.pickering

Twitter:  @outsidersbiz

Wanna listen on Spotify? Here’s the link!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSlLthKCBjAwjFJzSGwAD?si=1zwyf5JKTaCtm8mOfunh6g

Todd’s Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

P.S. Seth's latest acting work- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :). It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine summer nights.

Here’s the link to rent:

https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1

Who are the Barrymores you ask? Why, only one of Hollywood's most famous royal families, of course! From Lionel to Drew, we talk about the Barrymore legacy. Correction, encyclopedic Todd talks about them while Seth tries to keep up.  Also Todd focused, we give his Walk of Fame Wednesday series the business it deserves.  Go watch his forays into old Hollywood on his on youtube (link below) and instagram @todd.pickering. It's seriously brilliant and definitely educational.

Insta:     @theoutsidersbiz        @sethaustininsta        @todd.pickering 

Twitter:     @outsidersbiz

Wanna listen on Spotify? 

Here’s the link!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSlLthKCBjAwjFJzSGwAD?si=1zwyf5JKTaCtm8mOfunh6g

Todd’s Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

P.S. Seth's latest acting work- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :). It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine summer nights. 

Here’s the link to rent: 

https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1

We talk about some of our favorite horror films and some we're more conflicted about.  There's even a fun bit about some of the craziest people in American history.

Insta:  @theoutsidersbiz  @sethaustininsta  @todd.pickering

Twitter:  @outsidersbiz

Wanna listen on Spotify? Here’s the link!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSlLthKCBjAwjFJzSGwAD?si=1zwyf5JKTaCtm8mOfunh6g

Todd’s Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

P.S. Seth's latest acting work- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :). It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine summer nights.

Here’s the link to rent:

https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1

What does it mean to be type cast? Is it a positive (hint- mostly YES)? Why? How can an actor use it to his or her advantage? Who are some actors that have capitalized on type casting in a big way? We also talk about how to work within the type and still make it your own.

Insta:  @theoutsidersbiz  @sethaustininsta  @todd.pickering

Twitter:  @outsidersbiz

Wanna listen on Spotify? Here’s the link!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSlLthKCBjAwjFJzSGwAD?si=1zwyf5JKTaCtm8mOfunh6g

Todd’s Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

P.S. Seth's latest acting work- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :). It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine summer nights.

Here’s the link to rent:

https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1

What does it mean to live the actor's life during COVID?  In this episode we share a few stories about auditioning and being on set during these tumultuous times.  Seth has been fortunate enough to be involved in a few projects and Todd has had a bunch of auditions roll in.  

There's even a tip about how to act when your scene partner isn't physically present.

Insta:     @theoutsidersbiz        @sethaustininsta         @todd.pickering

Twitter:    @outsidersbiz

Wanna listen on Spotify? Here’s the link!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSlLthKCBjAwjFJzSGwAD?si=1zwyf5JKTaCtm8mOfunh6g

Todd's Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

P.S. Seth's latest acting work- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :). It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine summer nights.

Here’s the link to rent:

https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1

Continuing our grand tradition of movie reviews, we each took in a classic film we'd not seen- Seth watched Rebel Without a Cause, Todd screened Lilies of the Field, and here are our respective takes on each- with a specific focus on why, as actors it's important to view these films

COVID time is the perfect time to watch these masterpieces, so get on it! :) 

Insta:       @theoutsidersbiz         @sethaustininsta        @todd.pickering

Twitter:      @outsidersbiz

Wanna listen to us on Spotify? Here’s the link!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSlLthKCBjAwjFJzSGwAD?si=1zwyf5JKTaCtm8mOfunh6g

Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

P.S. Seth's latest acting work- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :). It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine nights.

Here’s the link to rent:

https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1

Death, taxes, and REJECTION: the only three guarantees in an actor's life.  How does one deal with constantly being told (or more likely NOT told) "no?" In this episode we give a few different strategies for making rejection just another part of an actor's routine.   If you take nothing else away from this episode, the number one tip is to not take any rejection personal...ever :).

Insta:    @theoutsidersbiz    @sethaustininsta    @todd.pickering

Twitter:    @outsidersbiz

Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

P.S. Seth's latest acting work- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :). It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine summer nights.

Here’s the link to rent:

https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1

Wanna listen on Spotify? Here’s the link!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSlLthKCBjAwjFJzSGwAD?si=1zwyf5JKTaCtm8mOfunh6g

Last week we talked about agents and how to not get scammed by one, this week we talk about managers and how they compare/contrast with agents.  One thing we neglected to really hit home on is that, if you have both, they should be working TOGETHER as a team with you.  No one works "for" anyone. You all actively work to further everyone's interests as a team. 

Comment or email if you have questions or concerns- [email protected]  

P.S.- Seth's latest acting work (the thing he rambled about at the end- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :).  It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine summer nights. 

Click here to rent: https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1  

Also, here's a great companion link to the material in this episode: https://www.thelibraryagency.com/advice-for-actors/2017/10/13/agents-vs-managers#:~:text=Obviously%20the%20main%20difference%20as,discuss%20what%20classes%20to%20take.  

Insta:  @theoutsidersbiz  @sethaustininsta  @todd.pickering    

Twitter:  @outsidersbiz    

Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

How does one determine the legitimacy of an agent? What are the telltale signs of scammery (it' a word, trust me) in this realm? The answers to these and other questions await you in this week's episode. There's a tip from Todd toward the end that is particularly fire, regarding headshots. In all honesty, this is one of our best episodes to date.  We're super proud of it. Enjoy!  

P.S. Seth's latest acting work- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! -is now streaming on Amazon :).  It's a crazy Star Trek parody film starring Snoop Dogg, and it'll keep you warm on those cold quarantine summer nights. 

Click here to rent: https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Snoop-Dogg/dp/B08B4DFSHP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unbelievable&qid=1597198356&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1  

Insta:  @theoutsidersbiz  @sethaustininsta  @todd.pickering   

Twitter:  @outsidersbiz   

Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering

Inspired by a post from an actor support group on Facebook, we go deep into the importance of listening as it pertains to actors.  Why is it so hard to listen like an actor?  How can we learn to listen and respond in interesting and captivating ways?  Seth talks about his Meisner training at Playhouse West in Los Angeles, the whole purpose of which is to make one a good listener. Todd gives strong insights into how one might learn to become a better listener in everyday life, and also how learning to listen as an actor will help you be more emotionally intelligent in whatever you do.  

For anyone interested in studying Meisner in LA: 

https://www.playhousewest.com/  

Insta:  @theoutsidersbiz  @sethaustininsta  @todd.pickering   

Twitter: @outsidersbiz   

Walk of Fame Wednesdays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkofFameWednesdayswithToddPickering