Tipsy Casting
Spilling the tea... nay wine on what really goes on behind casting our favorite films and tv shows from our real-life experiences and stories.
Episodes
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 y
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
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
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 ta
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 to
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 evolv
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 V
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
138. Writer of Jury Duty: Company Retreat, Chris Kula, Joins Us!
Join us this week as Chris Kula, the writer of the most current season of Jury Duty: Company Retreat! He also shows off his impressive range as he dabbles into the acting world playing, Lee, the Troukas sidekick in the hit television series, now playing on Amazon!He shares his journey starting at UCB and making the move to LA from NYC right before the writers strikes in 2008. Then we dissect the s
137. The Wonderful Sarah Shahi Joins Us for Another Round!
The lovely Sarah Shahi comes back to join us for another round on Tipsy Casting!She is back to discuss her new book, Life is Lifey , we catch up on what she's been up to since she last joined us in 2023. She is such an inspiration to many and give such grounded and insightful advice to all of us out here just trying to survive. We also discuss her current and future projects and overall just h
136. Headlines, Hot Takes & Your Casting Questions
Jessica and Jenn are diving into a full industry check-in before opening up the floor to listener questions.We kick things off with the latest SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP deal, breaking down some of the key gains for performers.Then we head to Cannes to talk about what the festival revealed about the current state of the film business, from the global marketplace to the types of projects making noise this
135. "Neglected" Lead Actress, Elena Sanchez Joins us for a Chat!
In this episode we have the wonderful actress and stunt woman, Elena Sanchez join us. We start out discussing her journey through being an extra in NYC, moving to NOLA and then eventually going to LA and working her way to #2 on the call sheet. She gives wonderful insights into how to keep the grind going and to always keep the acting muscles strong as well as a peek into the stunt acting world as
134. "The Reunion" Director, John W Kim, joins us straight from the festival circuit!
This week we are joined with the director of the film "The Reunion", John W Kim! We were able to chat to John straight off of his premiere at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. In this episode John gives us his perspective on the indie making process, how things are constantly evolving and how he keeps the casting process alive. He also dives into how he was able to shoot this film while t
133. Emmy Award Winning Reality Casting Director, Jazzy Collins!
Join us this week as we welcome to the podcast Emmy Award Winning Reality Casting Director, Jazzy Collins! Most recently named in Vultures Reality Masterminds list for 2026, she is dominating the reality casting game. Known for casting some of your favorites like The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, The Circle, Traitors and Love Island, she is definitely at the top of her game and only rising. We ch
132. You Asked and We Answered! Q&A + Industry News!
Welcome to May! As we get ready to usher in what is going to be an amazing month we answer all your listener submitted questions for the month. We cover packaging, casting questions, recent blowback and even go over some interesting industry updates.As a reminder if you have a question you'd like us to answer, make sure to submit via Instagram the last week of the month as we will always answe
131. Legendary Producer, Tommy Harper, Joins Us!
Join us this week as we welcome to the podcast the legendary Producer, Tommy Harper. You know his films and TV shows from Star Trek to Mission Impossible to Top Gun: Maverick. You have seen his work on your screen for many years.He chats to us about coming up in the industry from being a PA to an Assistant Director to Producing some of the largest box office hits we have seen. He recently launched
130. Jury Duty: Company Retreat Star, Emily Pendergast Joins Us!
Join us this week as we have the insanely talented actor, Emily Pendergast on! She pulls back the curtain on her new show Jury Duty: Company Retreat. We dive into the casting process, how the show actually gets made and how it really stretches you as an actor to always be on and making a family in this crazy environment. She shares fun anecdotes from the the making of the show and really gives us
129. A Tipsy Casting / An Actor Despairs Crossover with Ryan Perez!
This week we have a fun crossover episode with the fabulous podcast, An Actor Despairs with Ryan Perez! We were lucky enough to be on his podcast a couple weeks ago so join us has we dive into his world! We start out with his journey from NYU drama school and how that set him back without reps and in massive debt. Ryan gives an unfiltered look into how to start your career from scratch and how the
128. The Doctor’s In with David Gridley
Jess and Jenn sit down with Scrubs star David Gridley for a conversation that feels both personal and full circle. They get into the origins of Jess and David’s friendship, how his journey in the industry first began, and the steady, credit-by-credit climb that led him to his first network series regular role.Along the way, David opens up about growth, persistence, and what matters most to him in
127. No Fools Here! April Q&A and a Cautionary tale from Actor, Lindsay Elston!
Happy April Fools! No tricks in this episode as we answer all your listener submitted questions for the month. We cover self tapes, social media, our thoughts on the current state of the industry and our favorite thing about our jobs in casting. We also welcome Lindsay Elston to the podcast! She is an actress who has a cautionary tale for all actors regarding commercials and AI and how SAG is prot
126. Listen in as we recap the Oscars, discuss Film Marketing and new AI developments!
Join us this week as we discuss the Oscars and the inaugural Casting award. We also talk about how marketing is playing into films succeeding or failing and our thoughts on that. Lastly we dive into AI, the SAG negotiations and the first AI film being made and our hot take on it all!Grab your favorite cocktail and join us for a fun episode!Make sure to subscribe to our YOU TUBE channel for more fu
125. Pulling Back the Curtain on the world of Verticals with Paige Compton!
In the growing world of verticals we are so excited to welcome the extremely talented director, Paige Compton to the podcast. She has been in verticals since the beginning and in this episode she proved invaluable insight into what that world looks like and how to break in. We discuss the basics of how a vertical gets made, from budgets to casting to schedules. She talks about the ever evolving si
124. Oscar Predictions & Dissecting the Timmy Chalamet drama!
Join us this week as we recap the whole drama with Timothee Chalamet and the ballet/ opera comments he made that seems to have tanked his chances and reputation. Jessica and Jenn watched all 10 Oscar films collectively and have thoughts. We dive into them individually both as a whole and the casting in them. We discuss the new Casting Director award and who we are championing for! And lastly we ar
123. Part TWO with Dana Bowling & We Answer all the Listener Submitted Questions!
This week we have PART 2 of our discussion with the wonderful, Dana Bowling and then we wrap up answering all your burning questions, in our first AMA of Season 4!Make sure to keep your eyes peeled the first Monday of each month on instagram to submit your question!In this episode we chat with Dana about the industry effects that the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni case is having and all the most r
122. The Phenomenal Podcaster, Dana Bowling, from Daily Dose of Dana Joins Us!
Join us this week for the FIRST part of our interview with Casting Director turned Agent turned Coach turned into one of the most popular podcasters today, Dana Bowling! We had such an amazing chat with Dana that we had to split it into 2 segments. This week we will dive into her time as a casting director and her constant need to change and evolve as the industry changed. She stared in casting an
121. Holiday Giveaway Winner, Elyssa Phillips, joins us with her hot takes!
This week on Tipsy Casting we are thrilled to welcome the winner of our Guest Spot from our Holiday Giveaway, Elyssa Phillips! Elyssa is a fabulous actor and comedian and brings the spice with this week with special insight into where SAG stands going into the newest round of negotiations. As well as getting to ask all her burning questions for casting!We start off with our Industry Round Up of Ne
120. Headshot Photographer- Stephanie Girard Joins us Today!
This week on Tipsy Casting we are so excited to welcome the extremely talented headshot photographer, Stephanie Girard. For the long time listeners you'll recognize her from our holiday giveaway as she has been so kind to always contribute a headshot session for our finale! Her photos are outstanding and she is such a wonderful person who cares about every person who walks through her doors an
119. Kicking off SEASON 4 with the ladies ofTipsy Casting!
Welcome back to SEASON 4 of Tipsy Casting!Who knew when we started the podcast 3 years ago we would be kicking off our 119th episode! We are so grateful to those who are new to us as well as those who have been here from the very beginning! Please make sure to tell all your friends about Tipsy Casting and help us make Season 4 the biggest yet!First of all we want to thank all of those who particip
118. Cheers to Wrapping Up 2025!
This week we wrap up Season 3 of Tipsy Casting! We cannot thank you enough for joining us for another season. We really appreciate each and every one of you that listen and share and come back week after week. We truly have the best listeners out there. Join us this week for our last episode of the season! In the episode we discuss the past year and go over our highs and lows and what we see for t
117. An In Depth Discussion with Talent Manager, Sharon Paz!
This week on Tipsy Casting! We are excited to welcome the agent turned manager extraordinaire, Sharon Paz! Sharon spent 21 years at A3 Artists Agency — and Abrams Artists Agency, as it was formerly known — as a veteran talent agent. In 2024 she transitioned to management with the launch of the L.A.-based Paz Talent.Clients joining her at her new company Luke Tennie (Shrinking), Firas Nassar (Invas
116. An In-Depth Conversation with Cinematographer, Ed Wu!
This week on Tipsy Casting! We are so thrilled to have a FIRST on the show as we welcome the extremely talented cinematographer, Ed Wu to the podcast! Ed is a man of many talents including being a classically-trained Violinist, Ultimate Frisbee Athlete and most importantly a cat lover! Ed was recognized as one of the Rising Stars of Cinematography in the February 2017 issue of American Cinematogra
115. Jumping into November with Industry Chatter, Updates and a fun Q&A!
Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! We are so excited to dive into the holiday season and with that we start November off with an update on how Jess' big gala event went for A Cause for Entertainment! If you were unable to attend but still want to be a part of this years amazing fundraising event, you can visit A CAUSE FOR ENTERTAINMENT Website to join the online auctions or to donate directly to t
114. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Shakyra Dowling!
This month we are so excited to have the extremely talented Casting Director, Shakyra Dowling, join our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!Shakyra Dowling is a London based casting director renowned for her commitment to championing emerging and diverse talent. With a career spanning over a decade, she has significantly contributed to both independent British cinema and international co-p
113. An In-Depth Conversation with Creator/ Showrunner, Sarah Lampert!
This week on Tipsy Casting, we welcome the wonderfully talented creator and show runner of the hit Netflix series, Ginny & Georgia, Sarah Lampert!Sarah Lampert is the visionary creator, EP, and writer behind Netflix mega-hit series Ginny and Georgia. Currently in its third season, the show has become one of the top ten most-watched series in the history of Netflix and has cemented Sarah as a c
112. I Wrote This for Attention — Lukas Gage Has Entered the Chat
This week on Tipsy Casting, we’re joined by our longtime friend and wildly talented actor, Lukas Gage, who just dropped his debut book, I WROTE THIS FOR ATTENTION.In this candid and hilarious conversation, we dive into the origins of our friendship, his infamous viral Zoom moment, the “aha” shift that changed everything in his career, and the realities of typecasting and timing in the audition wor
111. An In Depth Conversation with Director, Eddie Sternberg!
On this week's episode we have the extremely talented director of the film I USED TO BE FAMOUS, Eddie Sternberg!Eddie’s debut feature film, I Used to Be Famous — starring Ed Skrein, Eleanor Matsuura, and Leo Long — became a global hit on Netflix, reaching the Top 10 most-watched films in over 60 countries, including #2 in the UK, #8 in the US, and #4 worldwide in 2022. Adapted from his award-w
110. Kicking off the Fall with a stellar Q&A!
Join us this month as we cozy up with our warm drinks and catch up with everything that has been going on this past month. We also answer all your burning questions that were submitted via our instagram text box a couple days ago. We cover everything from how we decide who to bring in for self tapes, what to expect at this year's A CAUSE FOR ENTERTAINMENT's gals as well as what some of our
109. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Thomas Sullivan!
This month we are so excited to have the wonderful, Thomas Sullivan join our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!With a sharp eye for talent and a passion for storytelling, Thomas Sullivan has built a reputation as a versatile and highly sought-after casting director across indie and studio film, and television. Known for assembling compelling and diverse ensembles, his ability to help pro
108. An In-Depth Conversation with ColorCreative Manager, Raj Raghavan!
On this episode of Tipsy Casting, we are so excited to welcome an extremely talented manager from ColorCreative, Raj Raghavan!Raj is currently a partner and co-head of the Talent department at ColorCreative. There he represents actors, playwrights, comedians, and novelists. Along with being a powerhouse on the representation side, he is a producer on the feature adaptation of his client Sameer Pan
107. An In-Depth Conversation with Showrunner & Co-Creator Ryan Condal!
In this episode of Tipsy Casting, we welcome the powerhouse show runner and co-creator of The House of The Dragon, Ryan Condal!The series launched on Max on August 21, 2022, with the first episode drawing in a total of 9.99 million viewers as HBO’s biggest series premiere ever. The first season of the series went on to win the Golden Globe for “Best Drama Television Series,” in addition to receivi
106. The September Blues
Catch up with Jess and Jenn as they bid farewell to summer and talk about the current industry slump. While everything has slowed down a bit in this episode they recap Jenn's Birthday in Greece as well as what it was like dealing with a film during the period before and after.We dive into the frustration of projects pushing and having to take the brunt of the blame when things like that happen
105. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Olissa Rogers!
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
104. A Serendipitous & Enlightening Conversation with Actor, Marc Evans Jackson!
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
103. An Inspiring Conversation with Director Reinaldo Marcus Green
extraordinarilyReinaldo 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
102: Hot Takes, Birthday Cake & the UK Casting Lowdown
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 co
101. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Ramani Leah!
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 shar
100. Let's get Tipsy AF! 100 Episodes of Shenanigans
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 learne
99. An In-Depth Conversation with 2x Emmy Winning Actor Tony Hale!
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 bet
98. June Starts off with a Bang! TC meetup recap & Q&A answered!
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 oppo
97. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Sien Josephine!
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
96. An In-Depth Conversation with Actor, Jessalyn Wanlim!
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
95. Nostalgia, New Models & the Indie Renaissance – with Patrick Caligiuri
We’re thrilled to welcome back producer Patrick Caligiuri for a dynamic round two. In this episode, we dive deep into the state of the industry and explore how nostalgia, escapism, and indie spirit are shaping the next era of filmmaking. From Hollywood tariffs and evolving tax incentives to post-strike ripples and salary restructuring, Patrick opens up about the realities producers face and why no
94. Here Comes the Sun: Catch-Ups, Q&As, and a Toast to Brighter Days
The sun is finally shining in both LA and London, and we’re celebrating with a laid-back, fun-filled episode of Tipsy Casting! We answer your burning IG questions, Jenn shares her favorite bar discoveries in London, and Jessica drops a juicy teaser about an upcoming casting announcement. Plus, we chat visas and immigration (London edition), and plug the Happy Hour Jessica is hosting at Inkwell Tav
93. Producing a Short Film & Tipsy Casting Happy Hour!
This week on Tipsy Casting, Jenn breaks down her experience producing her first short film with her friend and producing partner, Aletha. She talks all about how things get going and problem solving along the way as well as some of the more tedious and ridiculous things she encountered. Will she produce again??Jess talks about some of her experiences with difficult on set projects and a particular
92. Meet-Cutes & Matchmaking: The Love Agents of Hollywood
In this episode of Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn sit down with couple curators and professional matchmakers Lauren Rosenberg and Jaydi Samuels Kuba — the dynamic duo behind LJMatchmaking and affectionately known as the “Love Agents of Hollywood.”Tune in to hear how Lauren and Jaydi each got their start in the entertainment industry, what inspired them to team up and turn their matchmaking talents i
91. An In-Depth Conversation with Actor, Joe Tippett!
Today we have a wonderful guest whose career spans the gamut of amazing theatre, television and film. Joe first started in the industry doing an apprenticeship and worked his first professional job at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In 2015, he made his Broadway debut as Bait Boy in Airline Highway. That same year, he played Earl Hunterson in the American Repertory Theater production of Waitres
90. Hollywood Hustle: Incentives, Insight & Industry Shake-Ups
This week on Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn dive into the latest industry buzz, from Rob Lowe’s viral clip to Governor Gavin Newsom’s podcast and California’s push to keep productions in LA. They break down the impact of the Stay in LA campaign and the record-breaking 51 films granted incentives. Plus, Jess reflects on her 20-year high school reunion, and then they dive into answering questions from
89. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Finnian Tweed!
Grab a drink and join us this week for our newest installment of the Modern Class of Casting Visionaries with the amazing Casting Director, Finnian Tweed!Finnian Tweed is a Casting Director specialising in film and TV with 14 years of industry experience. In 2020 he set up Finnian Tweed Casting. Finnian has extensive experience working on American & UK/EU based projects. Recent credits include
88. Producing with Impact: Whitney Davis on Elevating Voices in Hollywood
Producer Whitney Davis joins the conversation to share insights into her career journey and the evolving landscape of Hollywood. As Vice President of Development & Production at Anthony Hemingway Productions, Davis discusses her work on projects like MIKE (Hulu), True Lies (CBS), and the L.A. Law pilot (ABC), as well as her role in identifying compelling IP and fostering new creative talent.Th
87. An In-Depth Conversation with Actor, Kyle Gallner!
Today we have an absolutely killer guest—pun fully intended, given his impressive track record in horror and beyond. You’ve seen him in Smile, Jennifer’s Body, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Scream—but Kyle Gallner is so much more than a horror genre staple. He’s a true chameleon, seamlessly moving between indie darlings, blockbuster hits, and some of the most compelling performances on screen. Wh
86. The Pitt’s Salary Scoop, Your Questions Answered, and Special Guest Esther Jolee
This week on Tipsy Casting, we break down The Pitt’s unique salary structure—what sets it apart, how it affects talent, and its potential impact on the industry. We also answer all the questions submitted via Instagram, covering everything from casting insights to behind-the-scenes industry secrets. Plus, we’re joined by one of our listeners, Esther Jolee, who won our holiday giveaway last year to
85. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Neely Eisenstein!
Join us this week for our latest installment of the Modern Class of Casting Visionaries with the fabulous Casting Director, Neely Eisenstein!Over the past 10 years, Neely has cast nearly 30 films including the coming-of-age movie, SNACK SHACK written and directed by Adam Rehmeier, rom-com PLUS ONE starting Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine, and the Sundance favorite, EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AN
84. From Diary Pages to TV Screens: Kai Wu’s Journey
Today, Jess & Jenn sit down with the brilliant and versatile Kai Wu, a writer and producer whose storytelling has shaped some of the most captivating genre series on television. From Hannibal to The Flash, Carnival Row, Paper Girls, and American Born Chinese, Kai has built a career bringing rich, character-driven worlds to life. She also created The Ghost Bride for Netflix and recently earned
83. An In-Depth Conversation with Emmy Award Winning Actor Lamorne Morris!
LAMORNE MORRIS is an Emmy inning actor best known for playing the hilarious role of Winston Bishop in the sitcom New Girl on Fox. Just this past year he joined the next level of actors when he won his Emmy for playing the role of “Witt” on the most recent season of Fargo. His other credits include SATURDAY NIGHT, WOKE (Hulu), CALL ME KAT, VALLEY OF THE BOOM (National Geographic), GAME NIGHT, JUMAN
82. Industry Check-In, Pop Culture Chaos & Instagram Q&A
Jess and Jenn take the pulse of the industry and unpack the current landscape post-strikes, post-wildfires, and mid-Hollywood hustle. Then, they dive headfirst into the pop culture drama everyone’s talking about—yes, we mean that Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni situation. Plus, they take another run at your burning Instagram Q&A submissions—because you asked, and they are answering!
Grab a d
81. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Olivia Grant!
Join us as our popular series of highlighting the Modern Class of Casting Visionaries returns with the amazing UK Casting Director, Olivia Grant!
Olivia’s recent co-casting credits alongside Lucy Bevan include ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’, ‘Joy’, ‘Here’, ‘Lee’, ‘Masters of the Air’ and ‘What’s Love Got To Do With it?’. Her associate credits include ’The Batman’, ‘Barbie’ & ’The Dig’. Ol
80. Surviving and Thriving: Emotional Resilience in Trauma and Hollywood with Janelle Ault
In this insightful episode, Janelle Ault, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and actor, shares her expertise on emotional well-being in the wake of trauma and in the entertainment industry. She begins by discussing how processing traumatic events, like wildfires, differs for everyone, emphasizing that emotional responses are non-linear and should be validated without judgment. Janelle
79. Mindset Coach, Joe Towne, Returns with Guidance for 2025!
Jessica and Jenn send all their love and prayers out to everyone Los Angeles affected by the fires this week. Resources to help out those impacted are listed below.
This week we welcome back the wonderful, Joe Towne! Joe is a Los Angeles based performer, award-winning writer, director, and teacher.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of The Performer's Mindset, Joe works with performers to elevate their c
78. A Toast to Season 3: New Year, New Vibes!
Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! In our first show of the year, Jess and Jenn kick off Season 3 with a heartfelt and insightful chat. We’re diving into all the holiday happenings, sharing highlights from our recent international travels, and reflecting on how those experiences have shaped our outlook. As we step into a brand-new year, we open up about our aspirations, how we’re navigating uncertaint
77. Happy Holidays from Tipsy Casting
Jess and Jenn cover the gamut, answering questions from listeners, sharing anecdotes and how important it is for actors to know what kind of reputations their reps have and so much more! As well as teasing some exciting things to come for their season 3!
We just want to say thank you so much for your continued support, we DO NOT take it for granted and we hope we get to continue to grow with you
76. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Sunny Boling Kennedy!
Join us for another fantastic episode featuring the wonderful Casting Director, Sunny Boling Kennedy!
Before we get into our interview with Sunny we go over our 12 Days of Giveaway details along with a reminder to mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual London meetup on December 7th!
Sunday Boling Kennedy is an award-winning casting director and partner at Morman Boling Casting. She began her car
75. An In-Depth Conversation with Award Winning Unscripted Producer and Content Creator, Patrick Caligiuri.
Patrick Caligiuri is an accomplished, award-winning unscripted television producer with over 20 years of experience in developing and delivering compelling content. Recognized for his hands-on leadership, Patrick expertly combines creative vision with operational expertise to ensure seamless execution at every stage of production. Most recently, he served as Co-Executive Producer for Fight to Surv
74. An In-Depth Conversation with Directing Duo Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, known as Moorhead & Benson, are the co-directing team behind the 2018 sci-fi cult hit THE ENDLESS, the horror-romance SPRING, SYNCHRONIC starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival sleeper success RESOLUTION, as well as Marvel's LOKI Season 2 and the upcoming DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN.
Their critically acclaimed fifth feature film SOME
73. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Bess Fifer!
Join us for another fantastic episode featuring the wonderful Casting Director, Bess Fifer!
Before we get into our interview with Bess we dive into our winter schedule and all the fun events and giveaways we are doing this winter season. So make sure to mark your calendars with all the important dates!
Bess is a highly acclaimed casting director whose work on Apple+’s SEVERANCE earned her an Emm
72. An In-Depth Conversation with Actor Luke Tennie
LUKE TENNIE was recently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award (2024) for his work starring in the critically acclaimed and hit Apple+ series SHRINKING from creators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. The series received its 3rd season pickup the day after its first two episodes dropped.
Later this Fall, he will be seen as one of the leads in the Amazon/MGM feature THE NICKEL BOYS based on th
71. An In-Depth Conversation with Sketch Director Seth Worley!
Jess and Jenn dive in with the amazing director that is Seth Worley! Jessica and Seth recently got to premiere their film "Sketch" at TIFF to amazing reviews!
Seth Worley is an American film director, writer, and entrepreneur known for his short films, commercials, and explainer videos for clients like Bad Robot and Sandwich Video. His debut feature, SKETCH, starring Tony Hale (VEEP) and D’Arcy Ca
70. An In-Depth Conversation with Talent Manager Kaelyn Hutchins of Neon Kite!
Kaelyn Hutchins began her career in entertainment as a Programming Intern at the Newport Beach Film Festival, where she was promoted to Features Programmer. She then transitioned into talent management, starting as an assistant at Jordan Lee Talent. Building on that foundation, Hutchins spent nearly nine years as a Talent Manager at Principal Entertainment LA, where she developed her expertise in
69. Riding the Slow Wave of the Industry & 90s Nostalgia
Jess & Jenn dive into how slow moving the industry is these days and our take on how it's not only affecting actors but also Casting Directors.
That leads us into an interesting discussion about the current Teamster deal that is on the table for casting directors and what they won and where we see more of a need to create a more equal playing field so all casting directors can have a chance
68. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Brittani Ward
For the past thirteen years, Brittani Ward has built an impressive career, working on projects of every size. Extensive casting associate work under Emmy-award winners (Barbara Fiorentino, Amber Horn, Danielle Aufiero, Laray Mayfield, and Julie Schubert) includes one season of every Marvel/Netflix series, 50 Shades of Gray Darker and Freed, Death Note, two Jason Statham-led features, and prestigio
67. An In-Depth Conversation with Producer and Actor Aletha Shepherd!
Jess and Jenn dive in with the extremely talented and resilient Producer, Aletha Shepherd. Aletha is the founder of the production company Shot of Tea.
Aletha is a dedicated producer renowned for her inclusive storytelling and stands as the winner of the prestigious Women of The Future Award 2023 for Arts & Culture. Her commitment to crafting compelling narratives extends to amplifying undisc
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