The Spiritual Psychology of Acting Podcast

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It’s our final episode of this current series and this week we delve into the fascinating world of Human Zoology, looking at the work of renowned British zoologist and ethologist, Desmond Morris.

In our chat, we explore where we came from as a species, how we adapted to survive, and how understanding our animal nature can enhance our ability to portray truthful, compelling characters.

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This week we welcome another guest to the podcast – British actor, Duncan Hess.

Duncan first made a name for himself as a director, working for over 40 years making television for the BBC. Although acting was always his first love, it wasn’t until well into his late 50s that Duncan decided to pursue an acting career professionally.

After graduating from Central School of Speech and Drama, Duncan has worked steadily in theatre these past few years, and recently realised a long-held ambition of working at the National Theatre.

In our chat, we discuss where Duncan’s love of acting originated from, his experience of auditioning and studying at drama school, and what it’s been like finding his feet as an actor later in life.

In the second part of the episode, John shares a list of practical steps actors of any age can take to help break into the industry.

Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:

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If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing [email protected]

If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.

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Do you ever find yourself feeling superior or inferior? Are you constantly thinking about the past or the future, or feel the need to label yourself and others?

It could be your ego interfering with your life. So, how do we quieten that voice in our head and is the ego all bad?

This week, we discuss what the ego is, the role it plays in our life and how we can learn to live with it.

Later on in the chat, we discuss why this knowledge is important for the actor, and what qualities we can embody that work as an antidote to egotistical thinking.

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This week we welcome our second guest to the podcast – American film and television actor, Bill Coelius.

For our American audience, you may recognise Bill’s face as he’s acted in over 50 commercials throughout his career. 

In our chat we discuss what it’s like auditioning for commercials and being on set, the dos and don’ts of commercial acting and the ethical and moral quandary’s that come with commercials.

Aside from that, Bill is also a very successful film and television actor, appearing in the American Office, Modern Family and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to name just a few.

Check out Bill’s website where you can book private coaching for audition prep, mindset work and career guidance - www.theworkingactorsolution.com

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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)

Composer – Omid Nourizadeh

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The Joker, Moriarty, Darth Vader, Norman Bates, Sauron, Voldemort…the list of classic villains we all love to hate is endless.

Whether in the rise in popularity of true crime stories or in the indelible performances of Oscar winning screen actors, people are obsessed with the dark side of human nature.

In this episode, we delve into the psychology of villains, learn the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath, and explore how the actor can avoid cliché and create villains that are three-dimensional.

Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:

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If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing [email protected]

If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.

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Jordan Turk – https://www.instagram.com/jordan.turk/

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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)

Composer – Omid Nourizadeh

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This week we weigh in on one of the most studied yet misunderstood topics – love.

It exists in all cultures around the world, and is the subject of countless movies, novels, pieces of music and artwork throughout human history.

In fact, it’s hard to imagine any of us would be here without it. Love is essential for our survival. And yet, our desperate need for love can lead to frustration, vanity, attachment, rejection and other destructive forces.

In this episode, we discuss the key elements in truly understanding real love. We also cover the important role of love in the actor’s life, whether it’s self-care and maintaining good mental health, or in the tricky skill of creating believable romantic relationships on stage and screen.

Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:

www.spiritualpsychologyofacting.com

If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing [email protected]

If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.

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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)

Composer – Omid Nourizadeh

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This week we welcome our very first guest to the podcast – English film and television actor, Paul Blackthorne.

 You may recognise him from the superhero drama series Arrow, in which he played the character Quentin Lance for eight years. 
Making a name for himself in hit television series’ such as ER and 24, Paul has also guest starred on a number of US shows such as CSI, White Collar and Burn Notice.

He has had an illustrious career spanning decades and has also studied the Spiritual Psychology of Acting, back in the early 2000s.

Through our conversation we find out how Paul started out as an actor, how he met John and started studying the course and the influence it’s had on his career.

 Paul also takes us through his acting process, sharing some great insight and advice on working in the industry.

Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:

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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)

Composer – Omid Nourizadeh

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The audition is the all-important step for an actor landing the role, whether in person or more commonly now by self-tape - but very often actors dread the process and don’t set themselves up to do a good job.

It can be scary stepping into the unknown territory of an audition and it’s easy to feel judged. However, the truth is that being able to audition well is an essential skill to develop for furthering your career as an actor.

John and Jordan discuss how best to prepare for auditions, maintain good mental health, the importance of assessing your work, and how to deal with rejection.

Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:

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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)

Composer – Omid Nourizadeh

Courtesy of aLOLa Records P & C 2022

Published by aLOLa / Westbury Music Ltd.

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Meditation is the cornerstone of the Spiritual Psychology of Acting, but what exactly is it and how can it help us in our day to day lives? John and Jordan discuss in detail not just the general health benefits but also why meditation is a useful practice for the actor. 

Find out how it can radically transform your life, the lives of those around you and the world as a whole.

Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:

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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)

Composer – Omid Nourizadeh

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Published by aLOLa / Westbury Music Ltd.

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In this first episode of the podcast, actor and co-host Jordan Turk chats with creator of The Spiritual Psychology of Acting, John Osborne Hughes, to find out about John’s life and work, what led to the creation of The Spiritual Psychology of Acting, what exactly it is and how it can help actors in their craft.

They then go on to discuss the difference between good acting and great acting, the top three qualities of a great actor, and Jordan shares how the course has influenced his life and help shape his career.

Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:

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John Osborne Hughes - https://twitter.com/JOsborneHughes

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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)

Composer – Omid Nourizadeh

Courtesy of aLOLa Records P & C 2022

Published by aLOLa / Westbury Music Ltd.

An Awakened State production.

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