The Actor Factor

Episode #118 Director Shawn Pipkin West

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the booth with one of the Hottest up and coming Female Directors in Hollywood, Shawn Pipkin West! Her friends call her Pip!

They chat about starting out as a PA then moving up in the ranks to achieve the goal of joining the DGA! She's got class, talent, and a vibe to match! Turn it ON and turn it UP!

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Episode #117 Actor Joel C. Sandel

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are comin' in hot with fellow actor Joel Sandel, who's absolute talent warms our hearts to the core! If you want to know about how to break into the game and stay there, then you gotta hear this half hour!

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Episode #116 Actress Dani Deette

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the booth with a hell of a talented rising star Dani Deette, chatting about her past life in law enforcement & how that helped her leap to the big screen! She's a force to be reckoned with and you will see why she's on a lot of people's radars! Sit back and strap in for this explosive half hour!

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Episode #115 Actor Ian Poake

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego sit down with super talent Ian Poake to talk about his stint on Succession, meaty roles on FBI & Law & Order, and his tastiest treat to date, The Better Sister! It's an epic half hour you gotta hear!

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Episode #114 Actor, Writer, Comedian Charlotte Jolley

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have Adam Sandler in the booth?!?!?

NO! But they got the next best thing, Actor, Writer & Comedian, Charlotte Jolley! She'll tell the guys how her billboards in LA caught the eye of Adam Sandler's people which led her to............TUNE IN!

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Episode #113 Actor Anthony Elias Contreras

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego share the booth with one of the most talented Latinos in the game today, Anthony Contreras! This episode gets funny as they chat about film, tv, theatre, and of course some gaming! Sit back and get ready for what these boys are about to bring you!

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Episode #112 Stuntman, Author, Ari Loeb

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are joined by super stuntman Ari Loeb!

They not only talk getting hit by moving cars & being lit on fire THEN hit by moving cars, but also the falls, hits, kicks and so much more in this action packed half hour!

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Episode #111 Actress Dawn Cosgrove

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the booth with the well known triple threat Dawn Cosgrove! She's one of the best theatre actors in So Cal with vocals, dance moves, and acting chops you want on your table! Sit back and turn up for this epic half hour!

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Episode #110 Actor Alphonse Phillipe Mouzon

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are thrilled to be in the booth with Alphonse!

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Episode #109 Music Industry Marketing Associate Johnny Voss

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the booth with a newcomer in the music industry, Johnny Voss. They discuss the steps you need to walk to make it into the music biz & what it takes to stay there!

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Episode #108 Writer, Producer, Filmmaker Catherine Mosier-Mills

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have one of the industries finest filmmakers in the business still shooting on 35mm in the booth, Catherine Mosier-Mills! She has so many gifts to share you're gonna want another episode!

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Episode #107 Actress Emily Redman Hall

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have a super talent and exceptional actress Emily Hall in the booth discussing theatre, singing, dancing, musical instruments, and how to perfect the British Accent!

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Episode #106 Actor Nick Olsen

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have rising star Nick Olsen in the booth discussing the way to carve your own path in todays' industry!

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Episode #105 DIT, Editor, Filmmaker, Tina Soal

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the booth with the strongest, honest, coolest, hardest working woman on planet earth, Tina Soal. From Filmmaking to Editing to being the best DIT in the business, we discuss it all in a fun and information filled half hour!

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Episode #104 Filmmakers Carlo Roselli & Hayden Rusk

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are super hyped up to finally get to chat with local Los Angeles Filmmakers Carlo Roselli & Hayden Rusk. They discuss the making of the horror, thriller feature film The Jolly Monkey, and what it would take to become a YouTube sensation!

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Episode # 103 Writer, Director, Ryan Ebert

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are joined by the phenomenal Writer, Producer, & Director Ryan Ebert! This episode is all blood, guts, and gore, as we chat about the upcoming slasher, thriller we all recently worked on, The Jolly Monkey!

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Episode #102 Actor, Dancer, Joshua Charles Parker

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego boot scoot and boogey, for a half hour in the booth, with the electric Actor & phenomenal Dancer, Joshua Charles Parker! We are over the moon to be in the booth today with a human who has more sweet moves than a U-Haul !

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Episode #101 Actor, Writer, Leslie Thurston

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are beyond thrilled to be in the booth with the wickedly talented Actress Leslie Thurston! We get down to business and discuss her lengthy rock and roll resume & what it takes to stay relevant in the business today!

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Episode #100 Actors Brad Ashten & Diego Garcia Hosted by Jane Hajduk

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad and Diego get the script flipped on THEM in this ONE HOUR 100th Episode Hosted by Actress Jane Hajduk!

Find out how Brad & Diego got their start and exactly what they're doing today!

It's a monumental day with extraordinary happenings you gotta listen to!

And who knows, there may be a few surprises nobody will hear coming!

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Episode #99 Actor & Youth Motivational Speaker Jerry Trimble

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego are in the booth with an Acting LEGEND of Hollywood, as well as across the globe, who's talent is unmatched, Jerry Trimble.

From Two Time World Kickboxing CHAMP to a major face on the silver screen, the boys waste no time pulling punches and letting the energy fly with this amazing human being!

This is one of the most informative half hours captured on a podcast and your ears will love you for tuning in and turning up!

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Episode #98 Actor Scott Batstone

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego have a fresh new face in the booth today, Actor Scott Batstone.

He's literally dipping his toes in the Hollywood pool for the first time and we are excited to see what that's like for a starting actor in this current climate!

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Episode #97 Actress, Artist, Voice Actor Adriana Isabel

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego realize they need to tune up their vocals to keep pace with the best voice in the west, Adriana Isabel.

From Acting to voice work and being an all around artist, the three get wordy in the short time they have together!

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Episode #96 Actors, Writers, Film Makers, Tyler Mann & Rachel DeRouen

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego chat with epic Film Makers, Actors and Writers Tyler Mann and Rachel DeRouen.

From no budget, to low budget, to more money than you can spend budgets, we get down to the nitty gritty of film making and how to make something relevant.

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Episode #95 Screenwriter, Podcaster, Producer Adam 'Tex' Davis

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego are thrilled to be in the booth with a fellow Podcaster, a very gifted screenwriter and exceptional Producer, Adam 'Tex' Davis.

Brains get picked like kickball teams in this sure to thrill you half hour!

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Episode #94 Actress, Author, Voice Over Artist, Cesili WIlliams

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego have a triple threat (and more) in the booth and they can't wait to get down to business!

Straight from the epic city of Chicago, to the bright lights of Hollywood, Cesili Williams is appearing in everything major on TV and in Film and we wanna know her secret to success!

Tune in and turn up for a delightful, insightful half hour!

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Episode #93 Musician, Singer Songwriter, Audio Engineer, Actor Britton Sparkman

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego finally wrangle down their long time friend and fellow actor as well as this podcast's Audio Engineer, Britton Sparkman.

Discussions about the early hustle in the 'Wood, late night jam sessions, making records for fans, and so much more are about to happen!

Listen up!

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Episode #92 Actor, Iker Amaya

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego chat with rising star Iker Amaya about an early launch in Hollywood and exactly how fast stars can rise! Gonna be an epic half hour you don't wanna miss!

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Episode #91 Actor, Writer, Producer Laura Walker

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego are welcome to the studio a super talented Actor, an intelligent, witty Writer, and one hell of a Producer, Laura Walker!

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Episode #90 Actor, Teacher, Vernee Watson

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego are in the booth with a Hollywood Legend, Icon, and epic talent, Mrs. Vernee Watson!

From the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Christmas with the Kranks, over 200 Episodes on General Hospital, Bob Hearts Abishola, and about 200 more credits in Film, TV, Commercials, Voice overs you surely know, and now you get it personalized!

We are HONORED to share this half hour with someone this special.

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Episode #89 Actor, Teacher, Groundlings Alum David Jahn

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego are lucky to have this brilliant Teacher, Actor and a well known Groundlings Alum David Jahn in the booth.

From the sketch comedy to the scripted, David spills all the beans!

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Episode #88 Actress Elizabeth Allen-Dick

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego are beyond stoked to chat with the rising star Elizabeth Allen-Dick.

They chat about how to nurture a budding career in Hollywood as well as learning to drive and the freedom that comes with your first license!

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Episode #87 Director of Production @ The Manhattan Theatre Club Chris Batstone

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500

Brad & Diego talk to long time friend, Actor, Musician, and Director of Production at The Manhattan Theatre Club about the ups and downs of giving it a go in Hollywood and how the rotten apple compares!

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Episode #86 Casting Director Judy Bouley

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego got a repeat offender, returning customer here for a second go round in our booth, please welcome the amazing Casting Director Judy Bouley!

It's been over a year since we last had her on the show and she's now got a book being released!

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Episode #85 Music Teacher, Composer, Drummer Evan Michael Hart

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego finally got Evan Michael Hart into the booth! He's got more skills than we have episode minutes, but we assure you we get the goods from this brilliant man on everything music! Including how he came up with our very own podcast tune!!

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Episode #84 Director Producer Actress Sari Karplus

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have a triple threat in the booth to talk about the best way to build your IMDB resume as well as long lasting connections in the industry.

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Episode #83 Actor Author Mark Ozog

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Holy Moly we got THE GOAT in the booth! Mark Ozog fresh off his global travel and new book tour! We chat about the good times in the industry when we all met over 20 years ago!

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Episode #82 Actress Lisa Lynch

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have Lisa Lynch in the studio and we get right down to business on how to know if you're making the right career choice & what it takes to see your dreams come to fruition.

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Episode #81 Actor Writer Emilio Rossal

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have Super Human Actor/Writer Emilio Rossal on the line and we promise you this is a lesson in the craft you don't wanna miss.

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Episode #80 Actor Frank Gallegos

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the booth with an amazing talent with so many fun credits in TV, Film, Video Games, V/O & Commercials!

Welcome Frank Gallegos!!

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Episode #79 Cinematographer Zakaree Sandberg

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have their good friend and super talented DP in the booth! We get to discover the world behind the lens with one of Hollywood's hottest Cinematographers, Zakaree Sandberg!

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Episode #78 Actor Parth Kichloo

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have an up and coming actor in the booth and we can't wait to share this epic half our with you and with Actor, Parth Kichloo!

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Episode #77 Writer, Producer, Joe Tindira

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego get right into the meat of the matter about mob families, their bosses, their reasons for doing what they did, and why it all mattered back then and now, as screenplay writer Joe Tindira explains his newest film to us!

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Episode #76 Actor Eric Peterson

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with long time friend, fellow actor, and bad ass tennis player, Eric Peterson. From Broadway Musicals to black box theatre in San Diego, Eric fills our hearts and our half hour with tales from behind the curtains!

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Episode #75 The Representation Whisperer Brian Patacca

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the boot with the man we should call "Hollywood". He's all business yet pure fun while getting over 1,000 Actors (and counting) representation!

Brian Patacca is truly one of a kind and a genuine human being that can only make you a better person just by having him around! We can't wait for this half hour!

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Episode #74 Actress Maisie Klompus

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have the extraordinarily talented Actress, Maisie Klompus in the booth for a half hour of laughs & pure delight, as we traverse the magical path of this wonderful young lady!

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Episode #73 Actress Adia Smith-Eriksson

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the booth with the amazingly talented, up & coming Hollywood Superstar, Adia Smith-Eriksson! From her early career in Sweden, to her blossoming future in Los Angeles, this half hour is what dreams are made of! Tune in for one of Planet Earth's most Epic Entities, Adia Smith-Eriksson!

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Episode #72 Author, Publisher, Editor, Charles D'Amico

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego figure out what it takes to write multiple novels, win awards on said novels, the publishing process for it al, & quick 'how to' open your own Publishing Company, all compliments of our super talented guest Charles D'Amico!

It's a half hour of no nonsense nitty gritty novel talk! Buckle Up!

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Episode #71 Actress Paula Andrea Placido

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have the STELLAR Actress Paula Andrea Placido in the booth to discuss her blossoming career and discuss how we can't discuss some upcoming top secret projects she has in the works! You're not gonna wanna miss this!

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Episode #70 Intimacy Coordinator, Director, Actress Ann C. James

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have Intimacy Coordinator Ann C. James in the booth to talk about how the industry has evolved from everyone just getting naked on set to having rules and regulations and actors comfort and safety being considered! She's also one hell of a Director and Actress, steadily working in this ever changing industry!

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Episode #69 Actress, Pro Wrestler, Katarina Severen

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are entranced with their guest in the booth, Katarina Severen!

Her roots are long, and her talent is pure and driven from something great within. She's here to enlighten us on the ways of wrestling, acting, directing, producing, writing, and being a beautiful human being!

This is an episode not to be missed!

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Episode #68 Actor Taylor Nichols

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have Taylor Nichols in the booth today!!! Just turn on your television and you're sure to see this super talented man on something you're watching! He's been shape shifting in roles for decades & laying the foundation for the next generation in television and film & we are THRILLED to have him with us!

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Episode #67 Actress, Musician, Choreographer, CEO Mary White

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with long time friend and fellow artist Mary White. They discuss her beginnings as a performer & professional dancer/choreographer in Carlsbad CA, which led her to the successful and thriving career she has today! Sit back and turn the volume up and get ready for a fun, informative blast down memory lane with one of the raddest ladies on the planet!

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Episode #66 Actor Luke Dimyan

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 12 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the booth with JUDAS!

Not the real one, but the stellar actor who plays him in the hit television series The Chosen streaming on Crackle & Prime! We're chatting all things industry leading us to something biblical you don't wanna miss! Tune in and Turn up everyone!

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Episode #65 Sound Mixer Reza Moosavi

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 10 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are testing their mics with one of the best Sound Mixers in Film, Television & Commercials, Reza Moosavi. We're coming in crystal clear in dolby digital surround as we bring you the sweet knowledge from this audible Hollywood talent!

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Episode #64 Actor Joseph Garcia

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 08 May 2024 11:15:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have a gifted Actor in the hot seat today, Joseph Garcia!

From commercials, to voice over, TV, Film, being bi-lingual in the industry, and so much more, they get right down to business, no holds barred!

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Episode #63 Actress Jennifer Almaguer

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 05 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego catch up with long time friend and very talented actor, Jennifer Almaguer. From her early days in the business to beauty brands and fitness videos, they discuss it all in a fun filled, action packed half hour you don't wanna miss!

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Episode #62 Audio Engineer & Immersive Event Producer, Morgan Rooms

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego waste no time catching up with Morgan and his exciting adventures around the globe, working on projects with the likes of Teller and Gary Oldman!

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Episode #61 Producer, Director, Actor, Kelton Jones

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego share the booth with Hollywood hot shot, Kelton Jones! From directing to producing, acting, special FX and even screen writing, this man does it all and we are so excited to be able to pick his talented brain and share it with all of you! Enjoy!

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Episode #60 Casting Director & Author, John Frank Levey

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have one of Hollywood's top casting directors in the booth and the excitement is boiling over! From the early days in the business, to how it's all running now, these three men talk shop from start to finish! If you're looking for real deal Hollywood material, this is the episode for you!

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Episode #59 Bottled Beverage Creator, Alexa Fitzpatrick

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego share the booth with one of their favorite people and a huge alcoholic cocktail beverage company CEO's Alexa Fitzpatrick! Get ready to share a toast and crush a cup of your soon to be favorite beverages, brought to you by Alexa!

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Episode #58 Actor Jon Molerio

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with the very talented, shape shifting Hollywood actor, Jon Molerio. From his start in the industry to his longevity, they touch on all bases covering as much talented ground as possible in this rapid 30 mins you don't wanna miss!

Episode #57 NCLEC Lens Tech Nicki Harris

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are thrilled to be in the booth chatting with one of our favorite people in the film and television industry, Nicki Harris! She's an amazing Licensed Lens Technician putting contact lenses into the eyes of every celebrity under the stars! We get right into the mix of what lead her to where she is today and who she thinks has the best eyes in Hollywood!

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Episode #56 Actor, Writer, Producer, Jeff Torres

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are thrilled to share the booth with long time working Hollywood Actor Jeff Torres. From the early days in the biz to union strikes and what it takes to beat AI, we cover as much as possible in this action packed half hour thats not to be missed!

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Episode #55 Actor, Director, Producer, William F. Reed

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have a mega Director, Producer, Actor in the studio, William F. Reed! And they waste no time getting to the nitty gritty of what it takes to make it in Hollywood and elsewhere!

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Episode #54 Actor, Musician Davi Jay

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with long time friend and very talented superstar Davi Jay!

They walk the line as they decide the fate of the industry in this epic half hour discussion!

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Episode #52 Actor Brandon Fricke

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:09:00 -0400

Brad & Diego discuss making it in the biz with new comer Brandon Fricke! From side hustles in real estate, to waiting on the tables, they cover it all and what it takes to get a leg up and a foot in the door!

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Episode #53 Actress Erica Duke

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:09:00 -0400

Brad & Diego pick the brain of the super talented Hollywood Actress Erica Duke! Aside from Acting, they chat about producing films and television in an ever evolving AI world!

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Episode #51 Senior Producer at Netflix Games, David Lyerly

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:08:00 -0400

Brad & Diego relive their childhood chatting with Video Game Producer David Lyerly! If you've played a video game in the past decade, it's probably been one of his! Grab your joystick and buckle up for a full throttle episode!

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Episode #50 Actress, Casting Director, Meeghan Holaway

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:07:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are stoked to have Meeghan in the booth today! She's a Renaissance Woman with her dance card always full and we can't wait to pick her busy brain! Get ready for a classy lady and a master class in Acting!

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Episode #49 Writer, Actor, Comic Artist, Sam Weller

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:06:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with Sam Weller, one of Hollywood's most talented individuals in the world of Acting, Writing, Comic Art, and even a little standup! Sit back and crank your speakers up loud for this wild ride!

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Episode #48 Actor, Producer, Writer, Content Creator, Musician, Anderson William

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with long time friend and fellow artist Anderson William. They delve deep into the past, present, and hopes for their futures in this non stop riot of a good time all crammed in to 30 swift minutes!

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Episode #47 Producer, Sound Mixer, Suzan Jones

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:04:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are thrilled to have Suzan in the studio today! She's worked on countless projects as a Producer, Sound Mixer, Actor, Special FX, Hair Makeup and even Wardrobe! She's done it all and continues to build her resume which is inspiring to us! Get ready for a master class in film making!

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Episode #46 Actor Johnnie Oberg Jr.

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:48:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with the super talented Actor, Johnnie Oberg Jr. !

From his start as a California local in a mid size town to a huge Hollywood success! Tune in and turn up for this fun filled half hour!

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Episode #45 International Film & Television Executive Producer & Writer Tyler James Massey

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:24:00 -0500

Brad & Diego are in the booth to chat with long time friend and business associate International Film & Television Executive Producer & Writer Tyler James Massey!

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Episode #44 Actor, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Brent Nowak

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:18:00 -0500

Brad & Diego talk with long time friend and a super talented, Actor, FIlmmaker, & Host of his very popular global hit Podcast "Dead Celebs"!

Give him a listen, like, and lots of love as we continue to do for this amazing human being!

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Episode #43 Actress Maya Knell

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:07:00 -0500

Brad & Diego chat with a very funny Stand Up Comedian & Actress, Maya Knell.

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Episode #42 Actors, Producers, Show Creators Jane Hajduk & Shari Doran

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09:52:00 -0500

Brad & Diego chat with top Industry Producers, Very Talented Actresses, & Creators/Writers/Stars of the HIT Youtube Series "Thee Third Act" Jane Hajduk & Shari Doran.

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Episode #41 Actor, Producer, Griff Furst

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:01:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the studio with long time Hollywood Actor/Producer, Griff Furst. We sit down and discuss what it takes to make it in the biz and how to maintain longevity in your career! From acting in over 85 projects like Green Lantern, CSI, The Founder, & Sleepy Hollow, to Producing soon to be cult classics like ‘Half Baked Two’, Griff gives us all the insight we need, and more!

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Episode #40 Hollywood Stuntwoman Diane Peterson

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:58:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are thrilled to be in the studio with Hollywood Stuntwoman Diane Peterson! She cracks our bodies & fills us with stunt knowledge from her past films like King Kong, The Jerk, Year of the Dragon, Naked Gun, Robocop, & even Titanic! With an epic resume and an even better biography currently on book shelves everywhere, Mrs. Peterson is still kicking butt in her vibrant career!

Mrs. Peterson will be holding a signing for her recently published book "Hollywood Stuntwoman" @ The Tracy Park Gallery, 3835 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Episode #39 Actor, Singer, Larry Bagby

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:53:00 -0400

Brad & Diego get down to business with working Hollywood Actor & Singer Larry Bagby. We reminisce about his time on The Wonder Years, Married with Children, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Malcolm in the Middle, Walk the Line, and so much more!

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Episode #38 Actor, Writer, Editor for Esquire, Dave Holmes

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:50:00 -0400

Brad & Diego welcome a true Hollywood Talent, TV Icon & Legend, Dave Holmes. From the early days as on MTV's TRL, to his fantastic acting career, to his co-hosting multiple podcasts, as well as being an editor at Esquire, to publishing his nonfiction book Party of One: A Memoir in 21 Songs, Mr. Holmes never stops excelling! We are thrilled for him to join us and share his stories!

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Episode #37 Actor Ryan Matthew Bollman

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:45:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the studio with child actor turned Hollywood Star, Ryan Bollman. We discuss his early years on hit shows like Webster, Punky Brewster, Small Wonder, to his continued success playing fantastic characters on Dangerous Minds, Star Trek Voyager, & iCarly. Mr. Bollman has been around the business all his life, and is dropping his insight and knowledge off for you to pick up!

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Episode #36 Actor Joe Basile

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:43:00 -0400

Brad & Diego welcome the very talented Hollywood Actor, Producer, Director, Joe Basile. With a long resume of true hits in television and film, Joe gives us the low down on what it took to get where he is today, and what he does to stay on top of his talent game!

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Episode #35 Actress Nicole Dele

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:41:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are stoked to have the amazingly gifted Hollywood Actress Nicole Dele in the studio! From Snowfall, to SWAT, to CSI, and recurring on Abbott Elementary, Mrs. Dele is going to tell us what led her to where she is today and maybe drop some tidbits about the industry from her eyes!

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Episode #34 Actor Chris Ufland

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:39:00 -0400

Brad & Diego sit down with long time Hollywood Actor & Producer, Chris Ufland. He gives us some rare insight to what the business was like in the 80’s, 90’s and how he still navigates the crazy maze today!

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Episode #33 Actor Poet Luis Galindo

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:37:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the studio with an amazing Poet, Theatre, TV, Film & Voice Over Artist, Luis Galindo! We discuss longevity in the business and how to maintain working relationships in this fast paced business.

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Luis has been a professional actor for over 25 years. He has worked and lived in NYC, Chicago and Los Angeles. He has also worked in Connecticut, Montana, Utah and Texas both on stage and screen. He has taught acting at Tulane University, New York Film Academy (Los Angeles branch) and for the Alley Theatre. He was an acting company member of Company of Angels (LA's oldest theatre company) and of the Independent Shakespeare Company of Los Angeles, where he also sat on the board of directors for 6 seasons.He also works as a voice actor in Anime films. He is a founding member of Gravity Players in Houston, Texas.

He received his MFA from the University of Delaware Professional Theatre Training Program. He is the author of two volumes of poetry: Electric Rats in a Neon Gutter and The Roaring Dawn, The Silent Mountain and the play, The Tale of the Barrio Jedi. His wife, Courtney has an animal rescue called Forgotten Coast animal rescue, a 501C3 organization. You can make a donation or learn about adopting a dogat forgotten coast animal rescue.org.

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Episode #32 Author, Illustrator, Educator, Mark Kistler

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:34:00 -0400

Brad & Diego get to speak with the most AMAZING Author, Illustrator, Educator, Father, Juggler, Coffee Consumer, & Instacart Fan, MARK KISTLER! From drawing in 3D, to creating epic art murals, to winning an Emmy for his daytime television show ‘Imagination Station’, we geek out for a joyous hour with this super talented individual & it’s still not enough! www.imdb.com/name/nm3278594

When Mark learned in March 2020 that his son's school was switching to virtual learning for the remainder of the school year he began holding daily livestreams, leading half-hour drawing sessions for what became hundreds of thousands of kids over two months, giving families a much-needed break from the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mark brings 25 of these stress-relieving, creative lessons to life teaching kids and families how to draw in 3D in his new book Half Hour Of Pencil Power. Mr. Kistler is also the creator of Draw3D.Com. which offers hundreds of drawing lessons for kids of all ages. Video instructions are based on different difficulty levels, from beginner to advanced. Check out Mark Kistler’s Summer Art Camps https://www.markkistler.com/art-camps

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Episode #31 Actor Michael Vaccaro

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:29:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the studio with Hollywood Actor Michael Vaccaro to chat about his journey to success, staying relevant in the business, and his current recurring role on The Consultant!

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Episode #30 Actor Garret Dillahunt

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:26:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with Hollywood Legend, Garret Dillahunt! With so many epic roles, shape shifting characters like the true star he is, Mr. Dillahunt tells us what its like to achieve his level of success and how to stay on top of your game as the industry constantly changes!

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Episode #29 Actor JD Posey

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:23:00 -0400

Brad & Diego sit down with the talented Film & Television Actor JD Posey. From the early days of Hollywood, to the hustle and bustle in Houston, TX, JD fills us in on what it took for him to reach his level of success, and how he can maintain it!

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Episode #28 Cinematographer Matthew Boyd

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:21:00 -0400

Brad & Diego welcome seasoned Film Maker and Cinematographer Matthew Boyd to the studio. From shooting low/no budget indie projects, to documentaries, and even feature films on 35mm, Matthew gives us the ins and outs of what life is like behind the camera in Hollywood!

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Episode #27 Casting Director Judith Bouley

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:18:00 -0400

Brad & Diego welcome to the studio, the very lovely, seasoned Casting Director, Judith Bouley. With many moons of experience casting television and film, working with all the big names, Mrs. Bouley dives into the casting do’s and don’ts of Hollywoods past, present, and future with pearls of wisdom every ear should hear!

Reach out to her on Instagram @jbcasting

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Episode #26 Actor Boone Platt

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:10:00 -0400

Brad & Diego have Hollywood Actor Boone Platt in the studio to discuss his work on Black Adam, Shameless, Snowfall, and many other TV shows & Films you’re sure to recognize!

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Episode #25 Casting Director Michael Sanford

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:07:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the studio with long time Hollywood Casting Director, Michael Sanford. With a knack for knowing talent when he sees it, Mr. Sanford gets into detail about how he recognizes talent, and what it takes to wow a CD when you’re in the room!

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Episode #24 Casting Director Danielle Eskinazi

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:04:00 -0400

Brad & Diego pick the Award Winning brain of one of Hollywood’s biggest Casting Directors, Danielle Eskinazi. From projects big and small, we discuss them all and try to figure out what it takes to get cast in the business! www.imdb.com/name/nm0260655

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Episode #23 Actor Filmmaker Phillip Xia

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:49:00 -0400

Brad & Diego enjoy the company of the very talented English film maker and Flip Films CEO, Phillip Xia. With over 20 years in the industry in England and beyond, Phillip will share his stories on what it’s like working in the business across the pond!

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Episode #22 Actor, Producer, Stunt Man, Chris Gann

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:44:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with Actor, Producer, Stunt Man turned Co-Ordinator, Chris Gann. We figure out what it takes to get over 100 credits on your resume as well as how to keep the working relationships you initially create! www.imdb.com/name/nm1035414

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Episode #21 Actor Jason Douglas

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:42:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are in the studio with shape shifting, Hollywood Character Actor Jason Douglas. With over 300 Film & Television credits, Mr. Douglas sits down to tell us when & how it all started, and how this epic resume got so massive!

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Episode #20 Actress & Voice Over Artist Carolina Ravassa

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:40:00 -0400

Brad & Diego welcome the very talented award winning Actress & Voice Over Artist, Carolina Ravassa! From hit TV shows like Mr. Robot, to voicing major characters in video games like Grand Theft Auto and Overwatch, Mrs. Ravassa spills the beans on the path to her successful career and what she has coming down the pipeline!

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Episode #19 Actor Brian Stapf

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:36:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with the very talented Actor, Brian Stapf on what it takes to survive in the fast paced industry we call Hollywood! With credits like House of Cards, The Watchmen, The Walking Dead, & playing a superhero in DC’s Stargirl, Brian gets down to the nitty gritty of the business.

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Episode #18 Casting Director Paul Ruddy

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:33:00 -0400

Brad & Diego are thrilled to chat with a true Hollywood success story & always busy Casting Director Pauly Ruddy. From starting off in the mail room at a talent agency, to now running one of the busiest casting offices in Hollywood, Paul gives us the lowdown on how it began for him, and how he has become the casting machine he is now!

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Episode #17 Actress Rae Dawn Chong

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:31:00 -0400

Brad & Diego welcome a genuinely talented Hollywood Actress with an aura unlike any other, Rae Dawn Chong! She gets down to earth with us about growing up in the industry and working at a young age, playing well thought out characters in iconic films like St. Elsewhere, The Color Purple, Shiver, & Commando, to developing rich, multi-layer characters in televisions Melrose Place, Mysterious Ways, & Interview with the Vampire. She’s a super talent and we are very excited and thankful for her being with us in the studio today! www.imdb.com/name/nm0001044

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Episode #16 Actress Stuntwoman Alina Andrei

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:11:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with Hollywood Actress/Stuntwoman Alina Andrei to trace her butt kickin’ path to over 130 epic Film & Television credits! A true success story you have to listen to!

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Episode #15 Actor Alex Meraz

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:05:00 -0400

Brad & Diego chat with the very talented Actor, Writer, Producer, Alex Meraz. He’s in the studio to give us the inside scoop on what it was like working on films like Bright, Suicide Squad, The Walking Dead, & of course the Twilight Saga! An exceptional talent with a pure, kind heart, & we are stoked he’s with us today!

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Episode #14 Artistic Director & Actress Taylor Gilbert

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:16:00 -0500

Diego and Brad chat with the amazingly talented actress, Taylor Gilbert!

From acting at an early age, to founding "The Road Theatre" in Hollywood, CA, Mrs. Gilbert is with us to tell us what it takes to make it on the stage, and in life! It's a fantastic hour with one of the brightest, most delightful women in the industry!

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Episode #13 Casting Director Pam Bouvier

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:13:00 -0500

Diego and Brad chat with the popular Los Angeles casting director Pam Bouvier!

With more casting credits under her belt than we have acting credits combined, Miss Bouvier is sitting down to tell us what it takes to be the right actor at the right time....in front of the right casting director, to land the right role!

It's a solid hour of must hear information for any and all actors looking to work in the business!

We are so thrilled for this upcoming hour!

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Episode #12 Storyteller Travis Abels

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:10:00 -0500

Diego and Brad chat with long time professional editor turned Storyteller, Travis Ables.

Editing major motion picture trailers is no easy task, but this man makes what you see look flawless! From "Megamind" to "Killing Them Softly", "LaLa Land", "Westworld", and more, Travis will drop the knowledge on what it was like cutting those trailers for the biggest Studios on Planet Earth!

Join us for a fantastic hour of fun and pure excitement!

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Episode #11 Fashion Designer & Broadway's Best Costume Designer Emilio Sosa!

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Diego and Brad chat with Broadway's best Costume Designer, and Project Runway & Project Runway All Stars true Star, Emilio Sosa!

For decades Mr. Sosa has been designing his own clothing, even quickly evolving into his own clothing line and many more successes.

From wardrobing USHER for his Vegas Residency, to countless celebrities on and off Broadway, television and feature films, Emilio has done it all!

Join us while we chat with this extraordinary man about life, love, and his pursuit of happiness in the world of fashion!

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Episode #10 Actor Ed Gale

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:56:00 -0500

Diego and Brad chat with long time actor Ed Gale!

From the ever popular "Howard the Duck" to "Chucky" "Bill & Ted's" "Weird Science" and many more, Mr. Gale is a breath of fresh air with his take on the industry.

We assure you the hour is not long enough to chat about all the things this talented man has done and is continuing to do! We chat, uninterrupted, about the ins and outs and the seriousness of what it takes to make it in Hollywood.

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Episode #9 Actor & Award Winner Carlos Moreno Jr.

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:53:00 -0500

Diego and Brad chat with the very talent Actor and voice over artist, Carlos Moreno Jr.

From The Transformers, to ER, Dexter, Pepito's Mamadas, to the award winning Disney Pixar film "Coco", we'll discuss it all in as much detail as he can get into!

The hour is gonna be an exciting one for every ear tuning in!

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Episode #8 Producer Michael Blum

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:49:00 -0500

Diego & Brad chat with long time Producer, Michael Blum about his early days forming the masterful magician Chris Angel, to producing 50 Central along side Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, as well as the countless shows and films he's worked on in his 30+ years in the business!

We've got a delightful hour of talk time ahead! Join us!

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Episode #7 Actor Lew Temple

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:46:00 -0500

Diego and Brad chat with the very talented Lew Temple!

From Angels in the Outfield, to Waitress, to Justified, The Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and all the Rob Zombie movies....Lew is sitting down with us to chat bout what makes him tick and itching for the roles he decides to play!

It's definitely an hour of your life you don't want to miss!

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Episode #6 Actor Sam Anderson

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:42:00 -0500

Diego & Brad chat with long time actor Sam Anderson!

You may remember him from Forrest Gump, Water For Elephants, ER, A Million Little Things or perhaps from one of his other 170 acting credits!

Mr. Anderson has been working non stop since the 70's and we are thrilled to sit down and chat with him about the changes in the industry over time, favorite roles so far, and who's a pain in the ass in Hollywood!

The hour is definitely gonna be an epic one!

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Episode #5 Producer Director CEO, Canyon Prince

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:39:00 -0500

Diego & Brad talk to long time Producer, Director, Writer, Actor, and CEO of Not A King Productions, Canyon Prince!

Join us as we sit and chat with Mr. Prince about his start in the business as an actor, then transitioning to producer and director, then becoming CEO of a busy Production Company!

We've got a full hour of fun and Canyon never disappoints!

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Episode #4 Talent Agent Amy Luker

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:36:00 -0500

Diego & Brad chat with long time Los Angeles Talent Agent, from the Jana Luker Agency, Amy Luker!

With over 30 years in the industry both in front of and behind the camera, Amy brings new insight to the limelight all actors seek.

Join us as we sit and chat about what she requires from actors she represents, as well as those looking to book the right agent!

We've got a full hour with one of Hollywood's best!

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Episode #3 Actor David Born

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:33:00 -0500

Diego & Brad chat with the very talented actor David Born!

He's been working non stop since the 70's and he's not showing any signs of slowing!

From stand up comedy, to television and major motion pictures, Mr. Born has been doing it all, including being the #1 Robin Williams impersonator on the planet!

Join us as we sit and chat with David about his famous impersonation, as well as what made him being a life in this career in the first place!

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Episode #2 Talent Manager Sarah Shirene

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:29:00 -0500

Diego & Brad chat with Los Angeles Talent Manager, Sarah Shirene, owner of Big Dreams Talent!

For over a decade Sarah has been aggressively active in Hollywood and we are excited to sit down with her and figure out the best way to navigate the industry!

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Episode #1 Actress Lidia Porto

Diego Garcia & Brad Ashten — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:21:00 -0500

Diego & Brad chat with the very talented actress Lidia Porto from "Home Economics", "Get Shorty" & more!

For over 30 years, Mrs. Porto has been shape shifting in her roles, to bring you more than you could imagine from an actor!

Join us as we sit down with Mrs. Porto to discuss her big break and how she's maintained a steady career in this hard to tackle industry!

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