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Tipsy Casting
By Jessica Sherman and Jenn PresserTV & Film
Tipsy Casting episodes
- 148. Global Talent Agent, Jessica Polsky Alotto Joins Us!
This week on Tipsy Casting we have a can't miss episode with Global Talent Agent, Jessica Polsky Alotto! Her work has spanned multiple countries and she is the head of the North American agency, DBA. She was kind enough to dive deep into what it's like to rep actors across multiple countries and to work with a company that takes a global view on repping talent.
If ever you thought about what it would be like to be repped across multiple countries or wondered what information you need to be looked to in a foreign country, this is a must listen. She details out requirements both via immigration and union status. She also discusses the view that DBA take and how they are shaking up the market across borders.
You don't want to miss this one!
So grab your favorite cocktail and join us for a fun episode!
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Resources:
Jessica's Instagram
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DBA Website
DBA Instagram
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58 min - 147. Mini-Episode with Tales from your favs CDs!
Join us this week for a mini episode as we recover from crazy lives. Jessica had her big gala for her charity A CAUSE FOR ENTERTAINMENT last weekend and if you are still looking to join in on the cause and bid on amazing auction items you can find them on Charity Buzz or the A Cause for Entertainment Website.
Jenn has been dealing with more Entertainment Industry ridiculousness so join in on the fun and not so fun stories!
Make sure to grab your favorite cocktail and join us for a fun mini-episode!
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32 min - 146. Q&A Time along with a Recap of Recent Events!
This week we answer your burning questions - submitted to us via Instagram! If you're new to our channel, we post a questions box on Instagram the first week of every month so that we can answer anything and everything that's on your mind!
In the episode we also recap our episode last week with Tracie Thomas and what we've been up to and experiencing the last month.
Make sure to grab your ticket to A Cause For Entertainment's Annual Gala this Sunday, Octobet 11 in LA! If you can't make it you can also support Jessica and her amazing charity at the link below
Tickets can be found HERE!
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52 min - 145. Tracie Thoms Has Questions… and We Has Answers.
This week, actress Tracie Thoms joins us to turn the tables and ask some of the questions actors have been wanting to ask casting.
We get nostalgic about the days of pilot season and unpack just how much the audition process has changed—from waiting rooms and in-person connection to self-tapes and auditioning in isolation. Tracie shares what that shift has felt like from the actor’s side, while we pull back the curtain on what casting directors are navigating behind the scenes.
What’s working? What have we lost? And in an industry that’s changed so dramatically, what does meeting in the middle actually look like?
It’s an honest, funny, and much-needed conversation about where casting and actors are now—and where we go from here.
Episode Resources:
The Peterson Show @ The Echo
Tracie Thoms IMDB
Tracie Thoms Instagram
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1 hr 7 min - 144. Christopher Marquette on REACHER, Auditioning & Surviving the Hollywood Rollercoaster!
This week we get to chat with the wonderfully talented actor, Christopher Marquette! We had so much fun chatting with him this week as we discuss how he landed his role in the most recent season of REACHER. He also talks about his casting stories across his career and how he views the industry. Chris has been auditioning since he was 4 years old and we love his insight and outlook on the industry and the current space we are all living in.
We also discuss how he has handled the evolving state of self taping especially as he spans living in 2 countries and he turns the tables and gets to ask us his burning questions for casting.
You don't want to miss this one!
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Resources:
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1 hr 29 min - 143. Obsession, Casting Director, Skyler Zurn Joins the Chat!
This week on Tipsy Casting we are joined by Obsession Casting Director, Skyler Zurn! Obsession skyrocketed onto the scene last year and through it's success has created a new star casting director in Skyler Zurn. In this episode we dive into her journey to become an indie casting director.
She breaks down her casting process for Obsession and how she got to mine the talent from scratch. She talks us through the step by step process and what's next. We also get a chance to dive into what projects she has coming up and what the future holds. This is an episode no one should miss!
So grab your favorite cocktail and join us for a fun episode!
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Resources:
Skyler's Instagram
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48 min - 142. Leah McKendrick on Voicemails from Isabelle, Shania Twain & Betting on Yourself!
This week on Tipsy Casting we are joined by quadruple threat- director, writer, actress and singer, Leah McKendrick! You know her most recently from her mega hit on Netflix Voicemails from Isabelle and Scrambled! She is a force to be reconded wtih and her journey in this industry is something that everyone can relate to these days.
We had an amazing time chatting with her! We covered a range of topics from wanting to be a pop star that was signed by a label, to being a studio writer to acting and being reborn as a director. She has had such an incredible journey and we promise this is one you won't want to miss!
So grab your favorite cocktail and join us for a fun episode!
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Resources:
Leah's Instagram
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1 hr 8 min - 141. Back from Hiatus Recharged and Ready!
Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! While we took an extended Summer hiatus this year, we are so excited to be back and dive into amazing discussions and have many amazing guests on as we hit the second half of 2026 with you!
This week we recap what we’ve both been up to this summer along with tracking some very interesting industry updates.
We discuss the casting process and how we are seeing the evolving process of attaching actors and the disrespect we’ve been facing over the last few months from producers and companies.
We talk about casting some smaller films these last few months and the challenges we’ve faced dealing with offer only actors and actors who audition along with the pros and cons of each of those.
We also tease some exciting events coming up!
Next is Jessica’s Stand Up Comedy night at The Local Peasant in Woodland Hills!
Buy your tickets HERE!
Make sure to like, subscribe and share our podcast and Instagram with all your friends and to stay up to date with all our episodes and fun events we have coming up!
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49 min - 140. Pet Peeves, Box Office Tea & the Rom-Com Revival
This week on Tipsy Casting, we’re diving headfirst into our July Q&A with listener-submitted questions from Instagram.
We’re talking pet peeves, casting hot takes, the box office conversation around Disclosure Day and Supergirl, and what those numbers might mean for what comes next. Plus, we get into our ongoing love of rom-coms, why the genre still matters, and the joy of seeing a movie like Voicemails for Isabelle connect with audiences.
It’s a little industry talk, a little personal chaos, a little movie math, and a whole lot of opinions. Jenn is also particularly Tipsy for this one, so buckle up accordingly.
Grab a glass and join us.
REMINDER: Jessica will be hosting our annual Tipsy Casting meet Up in LA on July 12! Make sure to get your tickets now! Follow this link to purchase!
- Pet Peeves & Casting Hot Takes
- Box Office Tea
- What Comes Next for Theatrical Releases
- The Rom-Com Revival
- Voicemails for Isabelle Love
- Final Q&A + Wrap-UpCatch you in August, have a great summer!
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1 hr 12 min - 139. Actress, Charlene Amoia, Joins Us for a Fun Chat!
This week on Tipsy Casting we are joined by the lovely actress, Charlene Amoia! From How I Met Your Mother to her more recent credits of Breadwinner we discuss all the highs and lows. How the industry has shifted over the years and her transition from LA to Canada and self tapes.
She is an absolute wealth of knowledge for working actors and has a wonderful perspective to keep grounded and focused in our ever evolving industry.
Also Jessica will be hosting our annual Tipsy Casting meet Up in LA on July 12! Make sure to get your tickets now! Follow this link to purchase!
Grab your favorite cocktail and join us for a fun episode!
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Resources:
Charlene's Instagram
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