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Slate Your Name
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Actor Michael McMillian chats candidly with other actors, comedians and performers about the highs and lows of making it in the entertainment industry. From bad auditions to achieving pipe dreams, Slate Your Name celebrates the relentless grind of the working actor.
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Donna Lynne Champlin
Dec 13, 202200:58:03Tap to summarizeEpisode #25 | Donna Lynne Champlin (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Feel the Beat) on being a New York person, the surprise success of Crazy Ex Girlfriend, learning to act for the camera on the job, and more. The Greenroom: wwwpatreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Write to us: slateyournamepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →John Ross Bowie
Dec 6, 202200:56:31Tap to summarizeEpisode #24 | Actor and author John Ross Bowie (Speechless, The Big Bang Theory) discusses his new memoir No Job for a Man, early exposure to the actor's life in New York City, the community of the audition room, and much more. Order No Job for a Man: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=No+Job+For+A+Man The Greenroom: wwwpatreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Write to us: slateyournamepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Austin Basis
Nov 29, 202201:07:57Tap to summarizeEpisode #23 | Actor Austin Basis (Beauty and the Beast, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) discusses his experiences inside The Actors Studio and the setbacks and benefits of a cherubic face. The Greenroom: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Write to us: slateyournamepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →In the Greenroom: Just Dance w/ Anna Camp
Nov 22, 202200:18:06Tap to summarizeEpisode 22.5 | Patreon unlock! Episode 16's Anna Camp shares a story about a disastrous audition for an Axe Body Spray commercial. The Greenroom: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Write to us: slateyournamepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Riley Bray
Nov 15, 202200:57:45Tap to summarizeEpisode #22 | Musician RILEY BRAY talks about growing up in the Los Angeles music scene and how rock and roll dreams led to a multi-hyphenate career both infront of and behind the camera. Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian
Transcribe →Matt Cook
Nov 8, 202200:54:11Tap to summarizeEpisode #21 | Matt Cook (Man With a Plan, The Greatest Beer Run Ever) originally wanted to be an animator, but instead he ended up working in film and TV projects with major stars like Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, and Zac Efron. What the hell went wrong?! Speaking of "wrong," Michael had some mic issues in this episode. Sorry if it sounds a little off. Don't blame John! Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian
Transcribe →Gabrielle Ruiz
Nov 1, 202200:50:40Tap to summarizeEpisode #20 | Gabrielle Ruiz (Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Star Trek: Lower Decks) is a triple threat, but she struggled with acting early in her career. From auditioning for Chorus Line to a near miss with a foot fetish agency, Gabrielle discusses how she went from being an aspiring dancer to a professional actor. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com
Transcribe →Marcy Jarreau
Oct 25, 202200:54:06Tap to summarizeEpisode #19 | Actress, comedic performer, writer, and podcaster Marcy Jarreau ( Brooklyn 99, A Funny Feeling, The Lost City) on directing her mom in a community theatre production of Steel Magnolias, creating fantasy worlds as a kid, the graciousness of Sandra Bullock and more. __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com
Transcribe →John Forest
Oct 18, 202201:02:56Tap to summarizeEpisode #18 | John Forest (For all Mankind, American Crime Story: Impeachment) on beginning his career at the Williamstown Theater Festival, the impact of having a good acting teacher, and the difficulty of sewing a button on stage.
Transcribe →Deborah Ann Woll
Oct 11, 202200:55:30Tap to summarizeEpisode #17 | Actress Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil ) on playing a teenage vampire, creating characters in fantastical worlds and hitting her “target.” __ SHOW INFORMATION Join the Patreon: Patreon.com/slateyourname Instagram:@slateyournamepodcast Twitter: @SlatePod Michael’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Michael_McMillian Book a Coaching Session with Michael: bookitwithmike@gmail.com
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