Best Risa Bramon Garcia Podcasts (2025)

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Anthony Interviews Regan Aliyah 54:28

11d ago54:28

54:28

In today’s episode Anthony chats with XO, Kitty actor, Regan Aliyah. The pair share the importance of expressing their queerness in their lives and work, trusting your own acting process, and how the cult of capitalism infringes on creativity.By Anthony Meindl

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Anthony Interviews Diego Tinoco 53:39

25d ago53:39

53:39

In today’s episode Anthony chats with On My Block actor Diego Tinoco. The pair chat about acting being a lifetime of work, Diego’s venture into teaching, the importance of creating your own opportunities, and finding inspiration in a world of “corporate” television.By Anthony Meindl

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Anthony Interviews Trevor Flanagan-Tordjman 52:30

26d ago52:30

52:30

In today’s episode Anthony chats with actor Trevor Flanagan-Tordjman. Known for his roles in Disney’s Zombies Franchise and Bunk’d, the pair chat about venturing into dramatic roles, finding joy when acting in dark places, battling people pleasing to add to your work, and staying hopeful in the face of AI in Hollywood.…

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Anthony Interviews Ella Beatty 51:55

26d ago51:55

51:55

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Ella Beatty. Ella made her Broadway Debut in the Tony Award winning play APPROPRIATE starring Sarah Paulson and is currently previewing Ibsen’s Ghosts opening March 10th at Mitzi Newhouse Lincoln Center Theatre. Daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, the pair chat about the rehearsal process, the …

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Daniel Rubiano 18:48

1M ago18:48

18:48

Sidenotes “Hope = the fire in the rear view is smaller, the further we get”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Leslie Murphy 11:53

1M ago11:53

11:53

You’ve Been Lurking Here “A hazy memory of treasure and ruin in New Mexico”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Nick Ballard 11:33

2M ago11:33

11:33

The Creek “Things left said”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Doug Tompos 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

Incomplete Knowledge “Desire spirals into obsession amidst the labyrinthine canals of Venice.”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Clay Wilcox 15:27

2M ago15:27

15:27

Hand Tools “Hand tools and family trees”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Katie Savoy 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

Found Words “A trip to Wales to find connection led to more than she could have ever imagined”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Paul Cassell 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

Cynthia Continued “A bitter green salad and the awful reality of transactional relationships”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Sydney Walsh 15:07

2M ago15:07

15:07

Losing My Religion “It’s 1992… painting houses, a break up, a presidential election, and poetry”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Benjamin Earl Turner 21:49

2M ago21:49

21:49

Murder at Heaven Avenue “A mountaintop revelation changed everything”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Alexandra Wright 30:06

2M ago30:06

30:06

Hunting Season “A story, in three parts, about Catfish Queens, Virgin Marys, and Losing your Damn Mind in the Mississippi Delta”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Bernard White 18:05

2M ago18:05

18:05

Muqtada’s Room “An invitation to stay in bed gets him out of bed and into the dream”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Dominic Burgess 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

Saturday Boy “A tale driving you into the heart of car bonnets, old ladies and existential dread”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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Ep. 59: Rebuilding your Career, your Community, & YOU as an Actor 1:20:10

3M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

At our most recent BGB Actors Summit, Risa and Steve gathered with actors from all over the world- from Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai, from Glasgow to San Antonio, from Buffalo to all over Los Angeles. They offered the fundamental and practical steps necessary to nurture and rebuild your career, your collaboration with other creative professionals, and …

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Ep. 58: Horror, Genres, & the Romance of Acting in the 80s! w/ Risa, Syd & Corey 1:19:07

6M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

It’s Horror month. Halloween… and all. 🎃 In the spirit of spooky movies, I talk with 2 of our amazing BGB Master Teachers, Sydney Walsh & Corey Parker, on Zoom (so you can watch!) about what it was like to act in the HORROR genre- they each have starred in a few iconic Horror Movies. We talk Horror movie acting, and acting in any Genre, plus what i…

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Anthony Interviews Marco Penette 1:05:34

6M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

In today’s episode Anthony interviews writer and producer, Marco Penette. Marco is known for his work on Ugly Betty, Caroline in the City, Crumbs and many more. His most recent venture being writing the musical adaptation of Death Becomes Her with Broadway previews opening October 23rd. The pair chat about their start in the business, how the disap…

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Ep. 57: Stepping into Abundance 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

An actor's mindset can make or break a career. Your job is to open your heart, remain sensitive and open. And you’re asked to do that job in an Industry that doesn't have the capacity to care for your needs and in which scarcity is the norm. You will lose faith. It’s inevitable. But how gracefully you can find it again is the difference between aud…

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Anthony Interviews Zarah Kulczycki 54:30

7M ago54:30

54:30

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with Recording Coordinator at Netflix Animation, Zarah Kulczycki. A previous student at AMAW and casting director working on blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick - Zarah shares her journey of stepping away from traditional acting and casting and into the world of animation. The pair talk about respecting and embraci…

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Anthony Interviews Risa Bramon Garcia 57:03

7M ago57:03

57:03

In today’s episode Anthony chats with Risa Bramon Garcia, the iconic casting director known for 200 Cigarettes, JFK, and True Romance. The pair talk about their endeavors as acting coaches, sharing how they help actors process the work, how to navigate the challenges of being an artist in a tech world, and debunking the myth of losing yourself in a…

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Ep. 56: Risa & Anthony Meindl in Process 1:01:04

8M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Risa talked on Zoom with with Anthony Meindl of fellow acting studio, AMAW (which is Anthony Meindl's Acting Workshop) about EVERYTHING… about art, big tech, climate change, self-tapes, casting, how Tik Tok is killing our attention span, and how things are really really hard right now. They talked about both getting started in the NY theatre and th…

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Anthony Interview Natasha Behnam 1:04:54

8M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

In today’s episode Anthony interviews actor, Natasha Behnam. Natasha is known for her role as Lola on Max’s “The Girls on the Bus” and has been cast in the upcoming season of Netflix’s “You.” The two talk about the importance of queer storytelling, Natasha’s personal story from knocking on casting offices to her spirituality, and the curse of waiti…

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Anthony Interviews Margie Haber 1:02:29

8M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Welcome to the duet of In the Moment with Anthony Meindl and F*ck Your Comfort Zone with Margie Haber. In today’s episode, Anthony interviews the iconic Margie Haber. For more than 40 years, Margie has been known as Hollywood’s top audition coach. The pair chat about accepting and surrendering to the circumstances you’re stepping into whether it be…

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Anthony Interviews Brit MacRae And Daril Fannin 56:46

9M ago56:46

56:46

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actress Brit MacRae and writer/ producer Daril Fannin. They speak about inequity in the industry and the importance of creating your own audience. This inspired the pair to create KINO, an interactive streaming service where fans can discover new films, interact with their favorite artists, and artists get to …

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Anthony Interviews Ian Boggs 41:47

9M ago41:47

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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor and social media creator Ian Boggs. The pair chat about Ian’s journey to gaining over 35 million followers, the isolation and anxiety that comes with chasing dreams, and moving through fear and criticism on the internet.By Anthony Meindl

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Anthony Interviews Emily Bader 52:48

10M ago52:48

52:48

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Emily Bader. Emily is currently starring in Amazon Prime’s newest show My Lady Jane and the crime/drama film Fresh Kills in theaters now. The pair chat about how Emily found her accent and her acting on set, the importance of continued learning in class, and the beauty of telling the untold stories.…

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Ep. 55: What are You Waiting For? You Are The Industry. 1:11:19

10M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Risa sat down with some of our amazing BGB teachers (Cate Cohen, Sydney Walsh, Corey Parker, and David DeSantos) for an inspiring conversation about redefining your relationship with the Industry. About how to successfully step into your power in your work, your art, and your career. What leadership looks like so that you're in the driver’s seat, n…

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Anthony Interviews Veronika Dash 52:17

11M ago52:17

52:17

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Veronika Dash. The two chat all about Veronica’s new short film, Before I Go, which just premiered at Mammoth Film Festival. She shares how she tackled simultaneously producing and starring, dealing with day of issues, and speaking up for yourself in your work.…

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Anthony Interviews Paul Ruddy 56:27

11M ago56:27

56:27

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with casting director, Paul Ruddy. With 20 years in the business Paul has cast live theater, TV, and over 130 Lifetime movies. The two talk about the world of casting relating to LGBTQ+ characters vs. actors, how actors should approach social media, self taping and in person auditions, and moving through the world …

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Ep. 54: What Does It Take to Make it Now? 1:02:40

11M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Change is the only constant and the changes have come fast and hard. So what is the Industry now? What does it mean to be an Actor right now? What does it take to make it today? Risa and Steve discuss the current state of Industry, what actors can expect from the Industry and the essential shifts actors need to make right now to position themselves…

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Anthony Interviews David Mazouz 55:26

12M ago55:26

55:26

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor David Mazouz. David is best known for his leading role as Bruce Wayne in Fox's Batman-prequel TV drama Gotham. Now working on his own projects, the two chat about finding inspiration at the movie theater, the hero’s journey, and the importance of being yourself while acting.…

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Anthony Interviews Nina Kiri 59:53

12M ago59:53

59:53

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Nina Kiri. Nina is known for her role as Alma in the first five seasons of the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. Nina shares her audition process, how she went from having two lines in the first episode to a recurring role, and the importance of making things your own- finding those moments of creativity …

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Anthony Interviews Frances Brennand Roper 54:35

1y ago54:35

54:35

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented actor and teacher - AMAW’s own Frances Brennand Roper. The two cover important bases about self work in order to achieve your best acting work, Frances’s Buddhist practice, and finding inspiration in the face of lots of rejection.By Anthony Meindl

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Anthony Interviews Rahul Rai 55:25

1y ago55:25

55:25

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with Rahul Rai. Rahul is an actor and creator with over 5 million followers across his platforms. The two have passionate conversations about the nuance of using TikTok as an avenue for acting. Touching on how to be marketable as an actor on social media, burn out, and the relationship between artists and money.…

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Ep. 53: Finding Freedom & Power in Script Analysis 1:19:39

1y ago1:19:39

1:19:39

“Script Analysis” is an often misunderstood term that can result in an actor robbing a scene of its art by reducing it to mathematical calculations. Some actors love the idea of script analysis so they can “solve” the scene and control it. Other actors abandon the idea of script analysis altogether because they are afraid of adding any structure to…

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Ep. 52: How to Stand Out from Hundreds of Other Actors 58:41

1y ago58:41

58:41

An actor who books work consistently is an actor who has the capacity to remain vulnerable in the face of intense rejection, to stay focused in a world full of distractions, and to stay sharp in one of the most competitive Industries around. The actor who books work consistently has found a way to stand out from hundreds of others. They have expres…

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Anthony Interviews Spencer Neville 55:53

1y ago55:53

55:53

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Spencer Neville. Spencer is known for his roles in Ozark, The Sex Lives of College Girls and Devotion. The two talk about how to move through comparison to peers in the industry, how heartbreak affects our work, and moving through the expectation of getting your “big break.”…

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Anthony Interviews Howard Meltzer 47:12

1+ y ago47:12

47:12

In today’s episode, Anthony interviews casting director Howard Meltzer. Howard is known for casting projects such as Hannah Montana, Raven’s Home, The Virgin Suicides, and Bunk’d to name a few. The two talk about Howard’s career in casting kids and teens, his process in identifying talent, the dos and don’ts of auditioning, and the importance of pr…

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Ep. 51: 3 Powerful Lessons of 2023 58:10

1+ y ago58:10

58:10

2023 was a really intense year. Two strikes, wars, a contracting Industry, inflation, lingering effects of the pandemic, etc. And that intensity revealed some powerful lessons that every actor must hear and understand in order to be a working actor in 2024. Risa and Steve delve into the lessons of 2023 that point to the new reality for actors and l…

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Anthony Interviews Dallas Dupree Young 44:27

1+ y ago44:27

44:27

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented teen actor Dallas Dupree Young. The pair chat about Dallas’s acting career starting at age 9 all the way to now starring in the final seasons of Cobra Kai. Dallas also shares his journey handling rejection and how social change affects acting.By Anthony Meindl

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Anthony Interviews Jill Wagner 1:02:04

1+ y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actress Jill Wagner of Paramount+’s Special Ops: Lioness. The two talk about the inception of Jill’s star studded show, the importance of creating and advocating for the things you want to be in, and getting out of your own head as an actor.By Anthony Meindl

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Ep. 50: The Strike is Over. Here’s What to Do Now. 57:30

1+ y ago57:30

57:30

Ok, so the Industry is back. But it won't be business as usual. It can't be. Too much has changed. And if you want to book work in this new reality, you're going to have to change too. So listen in and let us know what speaks to you! You can meet this moment, but it won't be easy. Risa and Steve discuss where the Industry is at right now and the im…

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Ask Anthony Part Two 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

Welcome back to part two of Ask Anthony where Anthony answers your questions! Interviewed by actress Angel Prater, the two finish their conversation with Anthony’s thoughts on the trap of character analysis, how ageism, AI, and filters are affecting Hollywood, and the truth behind making your own work.…

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Ask Anthony 47:00

1+ y ago47:00

47:00

In today’s part one episode of a two part series, Anthony answers your questions! Interviewed by actress Angel Prater, the two talk about how Tony’s spirituality influenced his work in the face of a commodified entertainment industry, embracing change in dreams, what separates a good actor from a great actor, and taking genuine risks.…

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Anthony Interviews Katelin Chesna 52:06

1+ y ago52:06

52:06

In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actress and AMAW Atlanta Studio Head- Katelin Chesna. The two talk about navigating and exploring creative expression during the strike, Katelin’s personal journey from pre-med to the theater, and how practicing mindfulness creates growth in life and acting.By Anthony Meindl

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Ep. 49: How to Redefine Your Career For This Moment 1:10:41

1+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

This is a new world for actors. And the Industry that emerges on the other side of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes will be different than anything we've ever seen. The ways in which Actors have thought about their careers for over a century are, in many ways, no longer relevant. So, what's an Actor to do? Risa and Steve shed light on this strange new…

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Anthony Interviews Kevin E. West 1:03:11

1+ y ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Welcome to In the Moment’s SAG Strike Episode where Anthony chats with actor and SAG AFTRA Negotiating Committee Member Kevin E. West. From explanations on how negotiations work, to why the strike is happening, and how AI is involved, this episode has everything you need to know about the strike and how you can support.…

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Ep. 48: John Frank Levey, Casting Director: Finding His Role 1:08:57

2y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

John Levey loves his job. He loves actors. He loves storytelling. He loves diving into the worlds each character inhabits. He’s been loving it for 40 years and is one of the masters of this passion profession, having won multiple Emmys and Artios awards, putting actors into groundbreaking roles on some of the most popular television shows of all ti…

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