Tipsy Casting

By Jessica Sherman and Jenn PresserTV & Film

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January 31, 202438. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Lindsey Weissmueller
In this debut of Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries, Jenn and Jess are joined by their talented friend and renowned casting director, Lindsey Weissmueller. With over 15 years of celebrated work in film and television, Lindsey shares insights from her impressive career, including her recent successes with The Persian Version, Dicks: The Musical, and Missing.
The conversation delves into Lindsey’s journey from her early days in casting to striking out on her own, her infectious optimism, and her “year of yes!” mentality. Together, they discuss her casting process, her talent crushes, and how she envisions the future of the industry. From Sundance accolades to Artios nominations, Lindsey offers a heartfelt and inspiring perspective on how she’s leaving her unique mark on the world of casting.

In this episodes we dive into:
How Jessica & Lindsey know each other

Lindsey discusses her journey into casting and those who she came up under

How she continues to be a glass half full person!

What made her feel ready to go out on her own and how the reality compared to what she thought it would be

Her year of "yes!"

Lindsey's casting process

Talent crushes

How does Lindsey see the future of casting and how she wants to leave her mark on casting

Resources:
Lindsey's Instagram
Lindsey's IMDB
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January 24, 202437. Breaking down the Casting Process- Step-by-Step
Jenn and Jess dive into the thrilling (said sarcastically) step by step process of casting. Since starting the podcast we both have been asked many times the exact process of what we do. So in this episode we go over each step along with fun anecdotes and insight!

We'll discuss
Script Breakdowns and how they get written

How we go through breakdowns and what we look for

Creating lists simultaneously

Auditioning and Testing process

Approval process for studio and networks in television

Film vs. Television
Intro to our new Series: An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionary’s

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January 17, 202436. An Actor's Jourrney with Jillian Bell
Join Jenn and Jess as they sit down with the incredibly talented and hilarious Jillian Bell. From her breakout role as the midriff girl on Curb Your Enthusiasm to her unforgettable performances in Workaholics, 22 Jump Street, Brittany Runs a Marathon, and most recently Candy Cane Lane alongside Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian takes us through her journey in comedy and film.
They chat about her Vegas roots, starting in improv, her time at Groundlings, and even working at a talent agency before hitting it big. Jillian shares wild audition stories (including SNL!), her love for Disneyland, and her hopes for the future of indie filmmaking. Plus, Jenn has a major announcement you won’t want to miss!
Jenn’s Big Announcement

Candy Cane Lane

Growing Up in Vegas

Jillian’s Start in Improv

Working at a Talent Agency

Her Time at Groundlings

Booking & Working on Curb You Enthusiasm

Mail Order Comedy & Workaholics

Auditioning for SNL

22 Jump Street Built Momentum

What Jillian Hopes for the Future

Landscape of Indie Filmmaking

Wild Audition Stories

Disneyland Obsession
Resources:
Jenn's Classes & Consultations
Jillian’s IMDB
Jillian’s IG
Candy Cane Lane (Amazon)
Groundlings
Workaholics (Hulu)
Idiotsitter (Amazon)
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January 10, 202435. Tipsy Casting Ladies Dive Into How The New Year Is Going!
Jenn and Jess kick off the New Year with a candid chat about their experiences so far in 2024, sharing both their wins and disappointments. They explore the idea of Jenn adding a UK agent to her roster, reflect on a fun Lady Gang Podcast crossover, and dive into their favorite nostalgic films. Plus, they spotlight a listener-submitted "win" and even entertain the possibility of Jess finding a sugar daddy—serious inquiries only (just kidding... or are we?).
How has the first 2 Weeks of 2024 started for the ladies

Disappointments and Wins so far

Lady Gang Podcast Crossover

Should Jenn get a UK agent to add to her roster

Favorite Nostalgic Films

Our singular listener submitted "win" is shared and discussed

Jess is open to a sugar daddy! :) Serious inquires only (LOL)

Resources:
Lady Gang / Tipsy Casting Podcast Episode
Lady Gang Instagram
Lady Gang Website

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January 03, 202434. Happy New Year! We're back for season 2!
Jenn and Jess are back for season 2 and ready to dive in on the new year and all things entertainment.
Recap on our 12 Days of Chrismukkah Giveaway

Family Dynamics for the Holidays

Resolutions vs. Intentions

Semi-Dry January

Awards Season & Screeners

Our Film Reviews

Resources:
Toffee Twins
Rolling Academy (Manchester)
Casting Life Away
Cookie Belle
Inspire Actors Studio (UK)
Wine Wash Co.
Castability
Ace Studios (Los Angeles)
Gran Centenario Tequila
Anomalous Coffee
London Dance Photography (London)
Stephanie Girard (Los Angeles)

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November 23, 2023 33. Celebrating Season 1 of Tipsy Casting ~ Happy Holidays!
Today Jess and Jenn celebrate completing their very first season of Tipsy Casting! Not only do they take a stroll down memory lane, but setting sights and goals for the year to come!

Thank you for joining us on this ride, and we can't wait to kick off a new year and new season with all of our listeners in January. Wishing you all the happiest of holidays!

With Love,
Jess and Jenn

Episode Resources -
Guys & Dolls (Bridge Theatre)
Backstairs Billy (Duke of Yorks Theatre)
Dear England (Prince Edward Theatre)
Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre)
The Lady Gang
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November 15, 202332. Breaking Down the Casting Life with United Agents Agent Jess Alford
Jess is a Talent Agent at United Agents Ltd where she heads up the
Actors Department. United Agents is London’s leading talent agency encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy.
Founded in 2007, it has become the largest agency of its kind in the UK representing established and emerging artists. Wholly owned by its founding partners, United Agents offers clients dedicated
specialist representation, bringing together leading agents from each field. Jess has been with the agency since its inception in 2007 having previous worked at Peters Fraser & Dunlop.

On this episode Jessica and Jenn dive into Jess' journey from assistant to agent at one of the UK's largest and well respected agencies
First we celebrate the end of the strike! Cheers!

We dive into how Jess got his start in the industry

How she and others took the opportunity to create an agency founded on integrity and creating a good work environment for their employees

How she finds new talent and how it's changed over her career

If she would ever consider doing anything else in the industry

Her favorite part of her job

What the future of her job and the industry looks like

We play our favorite game of what do you love/hate about casting

Jess Alford (Twitter / X)

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November 08, 202331. Breaking Down the Casting Directors Life with Producer Melanie DiPietro
Melanie DiPietro currently serves as the COO and Head of Development at the American and Swedish production company, Stockholm Syndrome. In her role, she oversees a diverse development slate across multiple territories, languages and genres. The company in its previous incarnation was the LA branch of the Swedish production company Brain Academy.
As the Head of Development at Brain Academy, she helped champion the second season of Swedish Dicks (Pop), developed the eco-triller Last Light (Peacock) and Executive Produced the sci-fi family television series, Home Invasion, which aired on Viaplay in the summer of 2021 and is now available on Amazon Prime.
She has a over a decade of experience working as a Producer and Development Executive and prior to her role at Brain Academy, ran her own production company which produced several short films and independent features.

On this episode Jess and Jenn dive into Melanie's journey as a producer getting her start in Miami and her transition to Los Angeles where she now produces International content.
How she got his start in the industry

How she also worked as a script supervisor and that lead to the next chapter of developing and producing content

Strike talk: how it's going and how she thinks the industry will change coming out of the strike

She breaks down why it's taken so long for unions to rise against the streamers and how streamers originally structured deals

How important understanding contracts are in the industry

How to advocate for yourself and others on your crew when you see people getting taken advantage of

What is coming up for Melanie next!

Episode Resources:
Melanie's IMDB
Melanie's Instagram

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November 02, 2023 30. An Actor's Journey with Cristo Fernández
Jess and Jenn sit down with Cristo Fernández to discuss his unique journey from the soccer field to the screen, blending his passion for sports and storytelling into an inspiring career. They delve into his experience portraying the lovable Dani Rojas on Ted Lasso, the show's global impact, and how his multicultural background has shaped his approach to acting. Cristo also shares insights into producing his own films, the lessons learned from working with industry heavyweights, and his advice for staying authentic in a competitive industry. All this, paired with some good laughs and a few sips of their favorite drinks!

53 min
October 31, 2023 Share Your Wins with Us!!!
Let's take a moment to celebrate the little (or big) wins! With so much going on in the world, it's easy to lose sight of the positive things we experience every day.
Leave us a message on our page about some of your wins, whether they are recent...or it's been a bit, they all count! Let's take this time to inspire others.

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Tipsy Casting Instagram
Tipsy Casting Email
Tipsy Casting Contact Us
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