For years, actor Flula Borg has kept audiences laughing with his unique brand of humor. As a firm believer in making your own content, Flula landed his breakout role in the "Pitch Perfect" franchise after a comedic YouTube video of his went viral and captured the attention of Hollywood. Since then, he's appeared in numerous hit comedy series including "The Rookie," "Ghosts," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Good Place," and many more. As a voice actor, Flula also has a long list of animated film and...
Jun 11, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 32
From horror to action to romance, actor Michael Beach has done it all. With an endless resume across both television and film, you've seen Michael in "Aquaman," "Monster," "Mayor of Kingstown," "ER," "Saw X," "S.W.A.T." and countless more projects over the years. Starting out in football, Michael went on to graduate from Juilliard and is now four decades into his thriving career. In today's episode, he shares early audition stories, including how he landed on three seasons of "ER." He discusses ...
Jun 04, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 31
Starting out studying math and economics, actor Ivan Shaw knows how to blend the analytical with the creative. You've seen Ivan in hit television series including "Dear Edward," "The Cleaning Lady," "That Dirty Black Bag," "Casual," "Insecure," and many more. Today, we do a deep dive into the world of contract roles, and break down the skill and stamina required of soap actors. Ivan shares lessons learned from sitting in on the casting process and watching star Sarah Paulson deliver a fully live...
May 28, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Alyshia walks through the audition process and the breakdown of the audition. THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS : For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com . And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK! WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!! THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS : Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Pract...
May 21, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 29
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to IMPROV in a scene. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! 💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about b...
May 15, 2024•12 min
Between 2012 and 2013, actor Amir Arison worked on 13 different shows, a handful of which were recurring roles. His career has only grown from there with an impressive list of credits that includes "The Blacklist," "The Dropout," "Ramy," "Billions," "Girls" and many more. As a director, Amir emphasizes the importance of lifting up everyone around you, and shares how he is able to apply his directing skills to his own self-tapes. In today's episode we also discuss the pros and cons of requesting ...
May 14, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 28
In what might be one of our favorite audition stories in "That One Audition" history, actress Jameela Jamil takes us step by step through every honest and hilarious moment leading to her bookig the role of Tahani on NBC's hit comedy "The Good Place." From her first ever audition with renowned casting director Allison Jones, to improvising on the fly during her network test, Jameela says that when you live for the funny story, you ultimately can't lose — no matter the outcome of the audition. Som...
May 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 27
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to selftape vs tape somewhere else OR choose the Zoom. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! 💪 Learn how to wo...
May 01, 2024•17 min
As one of ten series regulars on CBS' hit comedy series "Ghosts," actor Asher Grodman knows that the true magic of the show lies in collaboration with the ensemble cast. Along with "Ghosts," his impressive list of credits includes roles on HBO's "Succession," NBC's "Chicago Med," Netflix's "House of Cards," as well as writing, directing, producing and acting in his own award-winning short film "The Train." In today's episode, Asher discusses the learning curve that came with working in an ensemb...
Apr 30, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Nadine Crocker started her career with a passion for acting, but later found her calling in writing and directing. Drawing from her own lived experience, her award-winning feature film "Continue" is currently in the film festival circuit and shines a light on the topics of suicide prevention and mental health. To elevate the voices of others, Nadine formed Continue On, a non-profit focused on providing financial support for fellow storytellers and creating a subsidy for youth in need of mental h...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 25
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get an entertainment lawyer on your team. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! Subscribe now for insightful...
Apr 17, 2024•8 min
For years, actor Billy Burke showed up on our screens playing either the cop or the criminal role, he says. Over the course of his decades-long career, however, his characters and list of credits have expanded to include "Mafia!", "Dill Scallion", "Gilmore Girls", "Twilight", "Zoo", "Maid", and "Fire Country", just to name a few. In today's episode, Billy shares how having a bold confidence in himself led him to a sense of fearlessness in his career. He discusses the blessing of self-tapes, not ...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 24
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to fight for a role. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. Also, #SelfTapeMay Class is back. Make sure to reserve your seat now. $88 for four weeks! These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a ...
Apr 10, 2024•12 min
Actor Taylor Handley booked his third audition at the age of 13. With nearly three decades of experience in the industry, you've seen him in hit projects including "The O.C.," "Southland," "Vegas," "APB," and most recently, "Griselda," and "Mayor of Kingstown." But Taylor explains that it was't until "Mayor" where he got the chance to play a character with a multiple season arc. In an unforgettable audition story, Taylor shares how he was almost passed over for the role until he decided to fight...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to not freak out. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! 💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job. Subscribe now for insig...
Apr 03, 2024•12 min
Actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler grew up on the set of HBO's acclaimed crime drama "The Sopranos," playing the role of Tony Soprano's daughter, Meadow. She has since gone on to appear in hit projects including "Entourage," "Ugly Betty," "Big Sky" and is the co-host of the newly-launched "MeSsy" podcast alongside Christina Applegate. In today's episode, Jamie-Lynn discusses how the responsibility placed on child actors has a lasting impact, and she shares the valuable advice she first got from James Gando...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 22
For nine seasons, households across the country spent Thursday nights with actor Sarah Drew as the beloved character Dr. April Kepner on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Today, she shares how she emotionally prepared for some of the show's most memorable, high-stakes scenes and what her self-care methods are for debriefing afterwards. From stage to screen, Sarah can be seen in hit projects such as "Mad Men," "Private Practice," "Glee," "Cruel Summer," "Amber Brown," and many more. She emphasizes the impo...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 21
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get new headshots. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! 💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about b...
Mar 20, 2024•9 min
With more than three decades of experience in the industry, award-winning actor Judy Reyes has delivered incredible performances across all genres of film, television and stage. She spent nine years on NBC's Scrubs and has earned countless recurring and guest star roles on hit projects including Claws , Dr. Death , Better Things , The Horror of Dolores Roach , and has several upcoming projects in the works. In today's episode, we get deep into the craft and the business side of the industry. We ...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 20
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get a PUBLICIST. This is Week Two in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! 💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about boun...
Mar 13, 2024•14 min
Actor Kristen Ariza has made a name for herself in every lane of the industry from stage to commercials to voice over to television and film. You've seen her in some of TV's most beloved projects of all time including "Friends," "Grey's Anatomy," "Parks and Recreation," "Lie to Me," and nearly every procedural under the sun. In this jam-packed episode, she walks us through numerous audition stories and covers the nuances between guest star roles, transitional characters in pilots, book narration...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 19
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get an AGENT. This is Week Two in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! 💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncin...
Mar 06, 2024•17 min
In the true spirit of " That One Audition ," Cynthia Addai-Robinson walks us through her audition journey from start to finish for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." Throughout her story, we discusses the pros and cons of self-tapes versus in-person auditions, how dialect plays into Cynthia's character preparation, and why actors shouldn't be afraid to ask for what they need from their readers. When it comes to emotionally vulnerable scenes, Cynthia shares how she approaches those terr...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 18
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's reframe around the industry contractions. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia and Alex Collins as they shares insights and tips on maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being in the competitive contracting world of the industry. 💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interview...
Feb 28, 2024•34 min
In 1996, actor Johnathon Schaech appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue alongside leading men Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Smith, Matthew McConaughey and many more. But Johnathon admits that he didn't always feel like a leading man throughout his life. Appearing in hit classics including Tom Hanks' "That Thing You Do!", Johnathon has gone on to earn over 100 film and television credits on projects including Showtime's "Ray Donovan", "DC's Legends of Tomorrow", "Texas Rising", "Maraude...
Feb 27, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 17
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get a manager. This is Week Two in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! 💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing ba...
Feb 21, 2024•14 min
Actor, writer, and up-and-coming director Rob Kirkland can be seen lighting up the screen in recurring roles on the hit drama series "Yellowstone," Paramount+'s "Mayor of Kingstown," and guest starring in season 11 of "Criminal Minds." In today's episode, Rob shares how talent and consistency go hand in hand to meet opportunity when it presents itself. He shares how genuine connections with mentors can continue to blossom over time and reveals who his own mystery mentor was and how this mentor w...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 16
🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked key to success: A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on laying the groundwork for a career as an actor. This is Week One in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! 💪 Learn how to ...
Feb 14, 2024•19 min
At the age of 18, actor Carly Pope appeared as a series regular on The WB's hit series "Popular." Since then, she's gone on to earn nearly 100 film and television credits between the Vancouver and Los Angeles markets in hit projects including "Suits," "The Collector," "Pretty Little Liars," and "The Mental State." Throughout her successful career, Carly shares that she's struggled with the question of "why me?" and often found herself hiding from the industry. In this beautiful and vulnerable co...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Briana Venskus started out on the other side of the camera working as a production assistant before transitioning into a successful on-screen career as an actor. Having spent five seasons on Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and four seasons on AMC's "The Walking Dead," Briana has learned what it takes to balance multiple recurring roles at the same time. Today, Briana shares how she is able to shift between characters on different projects and the heartbreaking reality of scheduling conflicts w...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 14
