Welcome to the Actor’s Guide to the End of World, Episode 73!

E-Kan and Rían go DEEP this episode, and even talk affirmations and mindset. But before we go down the rabbit hole, we have word about a possible U.S. federal film tv tax credit. The guys will break down everything you need to know as well as why U.S. might need one, and what Noah Wyle has to say about it.

Meanwhile across the pond, UK just committed 9 billion in production just last year, and Ireland is booming with indie films, including Ethan Hawke's "Blue Moon" this Oscars' season.

The plot thickens.

E-Kan and Rian then talk mindset and how limiting beliefs are quietly (and not quietly) killing careers. Coleman Domingo never once believed he was a struggling actor while waiting tables- so why should you?

Rian gives us an update on the Artists way journey, how it’s changed how he looks at creativity, and why David Bowie is the ultimate inspiration and E-Kan shares how one conversation about his hair changed everything for him. You’ll also hear one new way of doing affirmations E-Kan started using.

Practical wisdom. Real stories. No fluff.

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Ireland film tax credits-

https://deadline.com/2025/03/sxsw-ireland-film-tv-tax-credit-drop-blue-moon-the-astronaut-1236323489/

Ireland film tax credits

https://deadline.com/2025/03/sxsw-ireland-film-tv-tax-credit-drop-blue-moon-the-astronaut-1236323489/

Noah Wyle video-https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWHwbNCkcLh/

Colman Domingo video-https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK2UYFLuTz_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Hidden Gems:

Brokentalkers "Bellow" show https://brokentalkers.ie/whats-on/bellow-national-tour/

Affirmations Method

Time Stamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:12) Federal Tax Credit?

(4:05) What it’s like to work on the Pitt

(06:05) How do Film/TV Tax Credits work and Why Ireland is tough to beat

(10:40) Los Angeles Irish Film Festival

(14:18) What are some limiting beliefs I had?

(15:40)The Italian guy who has no fear

(18:50) E-Kan’s negative story he got rid of

(20:24) Zooming in and zooming out

(22:18) Colman Domingo story

(23:21) So what do you do about it? E-Kan is going to do it himself

(25:37)Cynics are always right but never win

(26:36)The Artists Way is eye opening

(32:36) Why Rian loves David Bowie

(34:00) Rian finds a hobby

(36:40) Hidden Gems

(38:40) Hunting Jacob Elordi

(40:14) E-Kan and the haircut that changed everything