I AM AN ACTOR
Every actor has a story, and this podcast gives them the mic. Hosted by Jon Brockett and Jamie Chung, each episode features honest, unfiltered conversations with gifted actors about their craft, career, and defining moments. The show goes beyond the surface to reveal new insights and behind-the-scenes stories that have never been told before.
Episodes
Justin Hartley: This Is Acting
Justin Hartley reflects on a career built through resilience, hard work and a genuine love of storytelling. From an unexpected start in acting after college to starring in more than 500 soap opera episodes before becoming a household name on This Is Us and Tracker, he shares the experiences that shaped his approach to the craft. Justin discusses the importance of preparation, building rich inner l
Carrie Preston: Elsbits
Carrie Preston reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, versatility and a deep love of storytelling. From growing up in a small town and building her own theater company to studying at Juilliard and finding success across television, film and theater, she shares the experiences that helped define her approach to acting. Carrie discusses the importance of embracing individuality, finding the human
Jackie Tohn: She Wants This
Jackie Tohn reflects on a career shaped by persistence, resilience and an unwavering belief in herself. From booking sitcoms as a child actor to navigating development deals, near-misses and years of auditions, she shares the realities of building a life in Hollywood and what it takes to keep going when success feels just out of reach. Jackie opens up about the lessons she learned from rejection,
Michael Peña: All His Preparation
In this conversation, Michael Peña reflects on a career defined by curiosity, observation and fully committing to every character, no matter the size of the role. He shares how he approaches acting as a practice of listening and presence, and why staying grounded in truth is what makes performances resonate. Michael looks back on the early days of auditioning and learning on set, the importance of
Phil Dunster: Rooster and Reinvention
Phil Dunster explores the craft of acting, reflecting on early drama school training through to breakout success in Ted Lasso and what it takes to build complex, compelling characters that feel deeply human. He shares how physicality, clowning, and stage work shaped his approach to performance, and why leaning into flawed or difficult characters often leads to the most honest storytelling. He also
Chase Infiniti: One Audition After Another
From self-tapes during the pandemic to starring in some of Hollywood’s most anticipated projects, Chase Infiniti reflects on the mindset, resilience and self-belief that have guided her rapid rise in the industry. She shares how growing up in Indianapolis and falling in love with performance at a young age led her to pursue acting, the lessons she learned navigating auditions during the pandemic a
Mariska Hargitay: The Banana in the Bag
Mariska Hargitay reflects on the unexpected path that led her from ballet training to a lifelong career in acting, sharing how an early documentary on Sanford Meisner sparked her commitment to the craft and how formative early roles, including on ER, helped shape her voice on screen. She opens up about the deep preparation behind her work, the importance of empathy and emotional truth and what it
Katherine LaNasa: Performance and The Pitt
Katherine LaNasa reflects on the unexpected journey that took her from ballet dancer to acclaimed actor, sharing how a documentary about Sanford Meisner first inspired her to pursue acting and how stepping away from the industry at times helped her rediscover her love for the craft. She opens up about overcoming burnout, embracing her identity as a “pretty weirdo” and finding truth through empathy
Kerry Washington: Imperfect Icon
Kerry Washington kicks off her heels for a conversation on the experiences, training and relationships that shaped her journey as an actor, from discovering a lifelong love of performance in New York City's theater community to building a career defined by curiosity, discipline and collaboration. She shares how studying voice, movement and character research helped her develop a process rooted in
Rhea Seehorn: Better Call Carol
Rhea Seehorn takes us inside the discipline and instinct behind her acting process, tracing how her foundation in theater, script analysis and on-camera work shaped the way she builds character moment to moment. She reflects on her performance as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul, exploring how ambiguity, specificity and listening often lead to the most truthful choices on screen, and how working alo
Quinta Brunson: Actor Elementary
Quinta Brunson sits down for a heartfelt conversation about building Abbott Elementary from the ground up, tracing her path from childhood impressions in the back of a minivan to discovering improv in college, studying at Second City and breaking into the industry through BuzzFeed and viral digital sketches. She reflects on how those early experiences shaped her voice as a performer and writer, an
Sherry Cola: A Comedic Joy Ride
Sherry Cola sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about carving out her own lane in Hollywood, sharing how growing up without seeing many Asian American performers in mainstream entertainment shaped her confidence, ambition and sense of identity. She opens up about finding her voice through radio, stand-up and improv, navigating rejection early in her career and learning to fully em
Sofia Carson: Adventures in Acting
Sofia Carson reflects on her journey from flamenco dancing at age five to Hollywood leading lady, opening up about discovering her love for acting, music and storytelling at a young age and the discipline that shaped her career long before her breakout roles. She looks back on the success of Descendants, balancing music and acting, and the pressure and gratitude that came with becoming a role mode
Colman Domingo: If Broken Rules Could Talk
Colman Domingo reflects on his intentional, decades-long journey through Hollywood, from early struggles and unexpected beginnings to becoming one of the industry’s most respected performers. He opens up about discovering his voice through performance, the discipline and curiosity shaped by formative experiences like circus training and stage work and how he learned to turn fear into creative fuel
Kate Hudson: How to Earn Your Stripes in 30 Years
Kate Hudson reveals what it was really like growing up in Hollywood, stepping onto sets as a kid and working to earn her own name in the industry. She reflects on getting her SAG card at 16, turning down early opportunities tied to her family and the intention behind building a career on her own terms. Kate also looks back on her iconic roles that defined generations and shares why she’s always be
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