This month we are delighted to welcome Olissa Rogers to our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries!

Olissa Rogers is an Emmy Award-winning freelance Casting Director. She began her career in Germany in 2008, focusing on TV series until 2016. After moving to the UK, she worked as a casting assistant to Jeremy Zimmermann and later Kharmel Cochrane. In 2019, she became an associate to Theo Park on major TV projects like Ted Lasso, followed by roles with Amy Hubbard and Fiona Weir. Since April 2022, Olissa has led her own casting projects, including Royal Mob, African Queens, and My Friend Misty.

In this episode we discuss...

• How she didn’t want to go to uni in Germany so moved to Munich to join a directing program and got put in casting
• Casting in Germany and how a fate meeting with Jeremy Zimmerman ended up moving her to London
• Any differences she sees between casting in London and German
• We dive into the casting of Ted Lasso. Who was attached and who auditioned.
• What creating a football team was like and how the roles shifted and changed to suit the actors/characters
• What she has on the horizon
• What it’s been like be a small part I developing the global CSA chapter
• Her talent crushes
• How she finds and cultivates talent

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This week we welcome the wonderfully talented Marc Evan Jackson to Tipsy Casting! Marc and Jessica serendipitously met at our last LA meet up and he was kind enough to come on and impart some amazing perspectives and advice.

Marc is an actor, comedian, and storyteller whose voice and presence are instantly recognizable. You’ve seen him as the ever-dry Kevin on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the delightfully smug Shawn on The Good Place, Trevor Nelsson on Parks and Rec, and most recently as Richard Spier in Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club. But beyond the suits and comedic timing, Marc brings a rare depth and honesty to the table—and that’s exactly what made this conversation so special.

Marc and his wife run the incredible nonprofit, The Detroit Creativity Project, which brings the life-changing power of improv to middle and high school students in Detroit—completely free of charge. We've linked their website below so make sure to check them out and buy tickets to their next show or donate if can!

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Reinaldo is a writer, director and producer. He most recently directed and wrote Paramount’s BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, which premiered on February 14. Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, the film garnered a whopping $146 million worldwide and debuted number one at the box office.

Green is best known for directing the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. film KING RICHARD starring Will Smith. Green helmed the film, which was named one of the Top 10 Films of the Year by both AFI and the National Board of Review and earned many accolades, including six Academy Awards nominations including Best Picture, four Golden Globes nominations and four BAFTA nominations. The film earned Smith his first Oscar win for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, in addition to his Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG wins.

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Jenn and Jess catch up on all things July—from preparing for Jenn’s birthday month and her looming 40th, to recapping Jess's Sunshine for A Cause event and shouting out her incredible sponsors. Jenn shares her hot take on The Summer I Turned Pretty, while Jess dives into the world of Predator: Killer of Killers and teases Predator: Badlands. They discuss the release of Sketch, Jess’s recent collaborations with filmmakers, and explore the evolving landscape of casting in what they’re calling “The New American (Casting) Way.” To wrap it up, they offer a sneak peek at what’s to come in the second half of Season 3.

• Jenn’s Birthday Month vibes

• Jenn's looming 40th Birthday – existential dread or celebration?

• Sunshine for A Cause Recap - Big thank you to all of the amazing sponsors!

• What happened in July? Let’s break it down

• Jenn’s Hot Take - The Summer I Turned Pretty – thoughts, feelings, strong opinions

• Predator Time - Jess dishes on Predator: Killer of Killers and teases Predator: Badlands

• Sketch Release - It’s out in the world! Let's celebrate!

• Jess’s recent collaborations with her filmmakers – creative process and casting wins

• The New American (Casting) Way - Industry shifts, what we’re noticing, and what it means for actors and creatives

This month we are delighted to welcome the wonderful Ramani Leah to our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries!

A California native who grew up in San Diego, Ramani found her way into casting while attending film school…and the rest, as they say, is history. Known for her standout work on the long-running series Criminal Minds and the Netflix hit My Life with the Walter Boys, Ramani brings both a sharp creative instinct and a deeply grounded perspective to everything she touches.

Jessica had the pleasure of working alongside Ramani under the banner of April Webster Casting, and it was clear from day one that her passion and eye for talent set her apart. When Jess stepped into her first role as head casting director, Ramani was one of the very first people she brought on board. Her intuition, and collaborative spirit have always made her an invaluable partner.

What makes Ramani’s journey especially inspiring is her experience navigating the industry as a young mother, balancing the demands of casting with the challenges and joys of parenthood. In an industry that too often puts career before everything else, Ramani has forged her own path with grace, strength, and intention.

In this episode we discuss...

• How Ramani started her career in casting
• Her journey working under casting directors
• Being a young mother and the challenges she faced coming up in the industry
• How the industry has changed in terms of casting film and getting approvals through the studio system
• Her outlook on the industry as it was and how it stands now
• Talent crushes and so much more!

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Grab your favorite cocktail and come celebrate with us as we celebrate 100 episodes of TIPSY CASTING!!! We can’t believe we’ve hit this massive milestone in our podcasting careers so join us as we take a look back and relive some of our favorite moments. 

From our favorite casting story to the most challenging episode we’ve had we have had the best time remember all our guests and what we’ve learned about the industry and ourselves! 

Thank you to everyone new and old who have listened along the journey and we can’t wait to bring you even more amazing content as the podcast continues to grow!

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In this episode of Tipsy Casting, Emmy-winning actor, writer, and producer Tony Hale joins the show for a thoughtful and entertaining conversation about the many chapters of his career.

Tony reflects on his early days in the industry, starting out in the commercial world before landing his breakout role as Buster Bluth on Arrested Development. He shares candid insights about the significant gap between Arrested and Veep, and how he learned to find structure and purpose during periods of professional uncertainty.

The discussion also dives into some of Tony’s favorite projects, including the journey of getting Sketch to the big screen, and his growing aspirations as a producer. With characteristic honesty and humor, he opens up about the creative mind’s many challenges—from the pressure of auditions to the constant work of staying out of his own head.

Tony also explores his experiences in voiceover and offers heartfelt advice to young actors finding their way in the business. This episode is a rich, inspiring look into the mind of a performer who continues to evolve, create, and lead with authenticity.

• Tony’s early beginnings and entry into the industry

• Breaking in through the commercial world

• Landing the role of Buster Bluth on Arrested Development

• Navigating the career gap between Arrested Development and Veep

• Creating structure and purpose during periods of downtime

• A look at Tony’s favorite roles and career highlights

• The journey of Sketch from concept to big screen premiere

• Expanding into producing and his aspirations behind the camera

• The mental challenges of a creative brain and staying grounded

• Shifting the mindset around auditions and rejection

• Strategies for getting out of your own head as a performer

• Exploring the creative freedom of voiceover work

June is here and we can't believe it! Time is flying by but we take the time this week to catch up on the amazing turnout that had last month at Inkwell Tavern. Jessica recaps her experience having over 100 people show up to hang out for happy hour with Tipsy Casting. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to see all the photos and excitement that happend!

Everyone who came to see Jessica had the opportunity to leave question, comment or cocktail recipes so we dive into all things the listeners want to know. From what is the best way to approach CD's lately to what was our most difficult casting stories.

Thank you again to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Inkwell Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠ for hosting an amazing turnout! Make sure to keep visiting Inkwell for their happy hours and many events they host!

And thank you to everyone who came out and hung out and enjoyed some amazing industry community moments! We can't wait for our next event!

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This month we welcome the wonderful Sien Josephine Teijssen to our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!

Sien is a casting director based in Antwerp, Belgium. Originally trained in law, she discovered her passion for casting in 2011 and has been immersed in the job ever since. In 2015, she founded Sien Josephine Casting, quickly establishing herself as a trusted voice in the industry. Known for her sharp eye and instinctive approach, she works closely with directors and producers to shape stories through casting; seeking out both trained actors and first-time performers who bring something special and authentic to the screen.

Sien has extensive experience casting for Belgian productions, as well as casting talent for international projects filming in Belgium, and assembling international ensembles for Belgian stories with global reach. Her recent credits include Julie Keeps Quiet (2024) (Belgium’s official Oscar entry for 2025 and nominated for a Casting Society Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting for an International Feature), as well as the internationally acclaimed youth film Young Hearts (2024). She is currently working on several new projects, including productions in the UK, US, and France.

In addition to her casting work, Sien is dedicated to elevating the profession and broadening access within the industry. She is an active board member of CSA’s Global Chapter.

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On today's episode we dive in with the wonderful and talented actor, Jessalyn Wanlim!

Jessalyn is originally from Canada but moved to the states to study dance at Julliard. She left school early to pursue her love of acting in NYC where she took a unique route to land the recurring role of Rachael television series All My Children. After her time in NY she made the move to LA where she played Evie Cho on the acclaimed series Orphan Black, and then went onto star in Workin’ Moms as Jenny Matthews for all 7 seasons. Most recently she is starring opposite Scott MacArthur in Netflix’s new series RUNNING POINT. We had such an amazing time chatting about her journey and all the crazy things that have happened to her along her acting Journey.

If you're in LA make sure to stop by Inkwell Tavern today at 4:30pm (May 21st) to hang out for happy hour with Jessica!

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