Podcast Episodes

Episode 362: Paywalls, Performances, and the Price of Transparency

Season 1 Episode 262

The Irony of Paid Transparency

I saw a post the other day that made me stop mid-scroll.

An actor—let's call him Workshop Guy—was going viral for saying he was "tired of gatekeeping in the industry." …

Published on 8 hours ago

Episode 361: Self Tapes That Book Part II

Season 1 Episode 261

The Heart Behind a Great Self-Tape

I'll be honest—I couldn't even remember how I start my podcast today. "Hello, I hope you had a great week?" That sounds right. Anyway, welcome back to Self-Tapes Th…

Published on 1 week ago

Episode 360: Self Tapes that Book Part 1

Season 1 Episode 260

In this episode, I'm diving into one of the most important topics for any working actor today: self-tapes.

They're no longer an occasional request or a pandemic workaround. Self-tapes are the auditio…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Episode 359: Do Not Get Into Voiceover If Any of These 3 Areas Will Be Drained

Season 1 Episode 259

Voiceover is a beautiful and rewarding field. But if you're not protecting your energy, creativity, and finances, it will eat you alive before you ever find your footing.

I've seen too many talented …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Episode 358: What's a Motto With You?

Season 1 Episode 258

In this episode, I talk about mottos. Those little slogans or mantras that can actually keep you going in a business that is often messy, unpredictable, and overwhelming.

A motto is not just decorati…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Episode 356: The Importance of the Language of the Agents & the CD's

Season 1 Episode 256

Why Learning the "Language" Matters

Actors spend years honing their craft, but many miss one critical piece: learning how to communicate in the Language of the Agents and the Casting Directors. This …

Published on 1 month ago

Episode 355: Grounded and Realistic Character Building

Season 1 Episode 255

Hey there, it's Mandy Fisher. Welcome back to the Acting Business Boot Camp Podcast. I've been in the voiceover world for over 20 years, and if there's one thing I repeat over and over, it's this: al…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Episode 354: Paula Tiso on Narration for Documentaries

Season 1 Episode 254

This week's episode is all about documentary narration. Voiceover actor Paula Tiso joins me to share her journey from sketch comedy in Los Angeles to working steadily in promos, radio imaging, true c…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Episode 353: Your Audition Super Power

Season 1 Episode 253

Today's episode is called "Your Audition Superpower." We're talking about what really makes an audition competitive, not just good. Because in a crowded industry, good auditions disappear. Competitiv…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 352: Doing the Damn Thing

Season 1 Episode 252

This week's episode is all about doing the damn thing. Inspired by Jen Sincero's You Are a Badass, we explore how to move from wishful thinking into real, consistent action.

Because let's face it:

Published on 2 months ago