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Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala
by Juan Ayala
Actors With Issues is a self-help podcast for actors, by actors. Hosted by actor and entertainment journalist Juan Ayala, each episode features a candid conversation with rising talent and established stars from TV, film and Broadway. From career obstacles and imposter syndrome to navigating the business and mental health, we discuss it all!
Episodes
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244. Eric Lutz talks Verticals, Auditioning and Work-Life Balance
“‘This is what I wanted for the longest time… I’m very blessed.’” says leading man Eric Lutz. With 20 verticals under his belt and countless auditions along the way, Lutz talks about staying grateful while navigating the realities of a career that never seems to slow down. 🖥️ Check out our...
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243. Brian d'Arcy James, Peacock's The Copenhagen Test
Brian d’Arcy James reflects on his journey from community theater to Broadway, film, and television, sharing lessons on craft, mentorship, and sustaining a long, meaningful career as an actor. 🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
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242. Kellen Goff, "Five Nights at Freddy's"
Voice actor Kellen Goff joins us this week for a conversation about his journey from a storytelling-obsessed kid to one of the most recognizable voices in anime and gaming. Best known for his work in Five Nights at Freddy’s and My Hero Academia, Goff opens up about his creative process, how he...
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241. Sheila Carrasco, CBS' Ghosts
Ghosts star Sheila Carrasco discusses Flower’s evolution, balancing motherhood with her career, and the magic behind CBS’s hit comedy as it returns for Season 5. 🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
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240. Darwin Del Fabro, "Lili/Darwin"
Actress, writer, and singer Darwin Del Fabro talks about her solo play Lily/Darwin, her creative process, transition, and building community through art and authenticity.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment! 🖥️...
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239. Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Apple TV+'s 'Chief of War'
In this interview, actress Te Ao o Hinepehinga talks about her role in the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, working alongside Jason Momoa, and the importance of indigenous storytelling. She shares her personal journey from growing up in a traditional Māori village to landing a leading role on a...
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238. Allegra Edwards, Prime Video's UPLOAD
The delightful Allegra Edwards joins us us this week for a deep dive on her theatre origins, her love of comedy, and the whirlwind experience that was 'Upload', whose fourth and final season hit Prime Video just last week. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the...
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237. GHOSTS' Roman Zaragoza returns!
After his first appearance on Actors With Issues's 37th episode way back in February 2021, Roman Zaragoza returns to the show to reflect on his role as Sassapis on the hit CBS series Ghosts. Back in 2021, the pilot of the series was filmed but not yet picked up to series, so he has plenty to chat...
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236. Ryan Lino, The CW's 'Family Law'
Born in the Philippines and raised in Vancouver, 'Family Law' star Ryan Lino shares how his heritage, on-set experiences, and commitment to authentic storytelling have shaped his career—and why kindness and resilience are essential tools for any actor. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the...
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235. Justin Johnson Cortez, Netflix's Ransom Canyon
Justin Johnson Cortez, known for his roles in The CW's Walker and Walker: Independence, returned to the screen earlier this year in Netflix's Western drama Ransom Canyon. In the latest episode of Actors With Issues, Cortez opens up about navigating life as a working actor and devoted father. From...
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From “Dexter” to Voiceover Booths: David Magidoff on Embracing His Voice
Actor David Magidoff joins us to talk about his return in Dexter: Resurrection, how voiceover work helped him embrace authenticity, and why New York City adds a fresh energy to the beloved series. He also reflects on his early influences, the collaborative magic behind the camera, and why playing...
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234. Jacob Skidmore, "Skill House"
Get to know actor Jacob Skidmore, star of the new horror-comedy *Skill House*, in this exclusive interview! Jacob dives into his journey from Portland’s theater scene to Hollywood sets, shares what it was like filming intense horror scenes, and offers valuable advice for young actors trying to…
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233. Paige Mobley, DC Studios' "Superman"
Actress and producer Paige Mobley joins us for a candid conversation about her journey from community theater and America’s Next Top Model to landing a role in James Gunn’s Superman. She shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, from doing background work and teaching students to starting…
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Alec Santos Talks Hallmark, Representation, and the Actor’s Journey
Actor Alec Santos joins us to talk about his starring roles in Hallmark Channel’s "A Machu Picchu Proposal" and "Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle". Alec opens up about his journey from studying biochemistry to following his passion for acting, how Hallmark embraced his cultural heritage, and...
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Gabrielle Walsh Reflects on NBC’s “Found” and Potential Return To The Stage
In this bite-sized episode of Actors With Issues, actress Gabrielle Walsh joins us to reflect on her acting journey, from college theater to starring in hit shows like "Found" and "The Vampire Diaries". Plus, she shares heartfelt advice for aspiring actors and why believing in yourself is the key...
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232. David Lim, CBS' "S.W.A.T."
NOTE: This interview was recorded prior to the announcement of "S.W.A.T.: Exiles"Actor David Lim joins Actors With Issues to reflect on his eight-season run on CBS’s S.W.A.T. and the importance of positive AAPI representation on TV. From starting in finance to booking a role on ABC's "Quantico",...
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Alex Grech Talks "Juliet & Romeo", Stunt Work and Lessons from Jason Isaacs
Actor and stunt performer Alex Grech joins Actors With Issues to talk about his experience in the musical film Juliet and Romeo, where he performed double duty as both a cast member and the stunt double for Romeo. Alex opens up about growing up in Australia, training at NYU’s Tisch School of the...
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Brandi Burkhardt Talks A24's "Friendship", Broadway Comebacks & Debut EP
Step into an honest, fast-paced chat with Broadway and screen star Brandi Burkhardt. She opens up about:-Growing from a shy Maryland teen to leading a Broadway musical-Working opposite Paul Rudd in A24’s unpredictable dark comedy, Friendship-The realities of self-taping and today’s audition...
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231. Ryan Rosery, "Fear Street: Prom Queen"
Ryan Rosery joins us on the pod to talk all about his early life growing up in Scarborough and opens up about childhood, creative calling, heartbreak, grief, building his production company, and advice for aspiring actors. His latest role is in the newest installment of the Fear Street franchise,...
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230. Matthew Letscher, The CW's The Flash & NBC's Suits: LA
Actor Matthew Letscher joins us to discuss his decades-long career, from early theater roots and breakout film roles to his recent work in “Suits LA” and “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage.” He reflects on mentorship, typecasting, dream projects, and advice for up-and-coming actors in this…
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229. Bobo Le, "The Wedding Banquet"
In this exclusive interview, Bobo Le joins us to talk about their breakout role in The Wedding Banquet, navigating audition anxiety, and why queer joy on screen is so important. They share how bringing their full self to an audition changed their career, their support from Kelly Marie Tran, and...
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Amber Afzali Talks “Rulebreakers" and Her Journey Back to Acting
Amber Afzali, star of the inspiring new film “Rulebreakers,” joins Actors With Issues to discuss her journey from Ivy League student to actress, overcoming doubt, rejection, and how landing her first-ever audition changed her life. Amber opens up about lessons from set, staying true to yourself,...
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Jeremy Hoffman Talks Queer Joy in “The Wedding Banquet” & Staying Passionate
Jeremy Hoffman, a true multi-hyphenate actor, composer and musician, joins Actors With Issues for a deeply insightful and inspiring conversation ahead of the release of the highly anticipated and star-studded reimagining of The Wedding Banquet. From the pressures of self-taping to working…
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228. Taylor Napier, Prime Video's 'The Wheel of Time'
Actor Taylor Napier joins us to talk about his role in The Wheel of Time, the evolving nature of success in the acting industry, and why fantasy storytelling continues to resonate with the queer community. He also opens up about navigating creative blocks, staying grounded through industry...
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227. Andrew Liner, Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon'
Rising star Andrew Liner joins us on Actors With Issues to discuss his latest role in Netflix's Ransom Canyon, overcoming early career doubts, and why he’s now writing and producing his own projects. He opens up about imposter syndrome, booking his first major roles, and the importance of life...
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Aja Naomi King Talks ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’: “There’s Nothing Like This on TV Right Now”
Aja Naomi King joins us to talk all things Grosse Pointe Garden Society, NBC's soapy murder mystery drama. Aja shares what drew her to the role of Catherine, the joy of working with an incredible cast and crew, and reflects on what she’s learned from industry icons like Viola Davis, Kerry...
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226. Matthew Finlan, NEON's "Hell of a Summer"
🎬 In this episode, rising star Matthew Finlan joins us to talk about his breakout role as Ezra in the new horror-comedy Hell of a Summer, now playing in theaters nationwide!He opens up about his early days in community theatre, the transition from stage to screen, and working with directors Finn...
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225. Josh Lawson, NBC's "St. Denis Medical"
Josh Lawson is a seasoned actor known for his genre-spanning performances across television and film, dramas and comedies. With a career spanning over twenty-five years, dozens of films and over one hundred episodes of television, he is no stranger to the ever-changing entertainment industry. He...
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224. Sarita Colon, Broadway's "Death Becomes Her"
Broadway TV actress Sarita Colon as she shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a vibrant Puerto Rican family to making her Broadway debut in the smash hit Death Becomes Her. Sarita reflects on her love for performing, the challenges of touring, her collaborations with choreographer Sarah...
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Carlos Diehz on 'Conclave', Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Generosity
CONCLAVE breakout star Carlos Diehz joins us for a bite-sized interview to talk about his role in the award-winning and Oscar-nominated thriller. Carlos looks back at his preparation for the role during the two-month shoot in Rome, the generosity of his co-stars during the process, and how he has...
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223. Molly Gazay and Dan Brown, 'The Gritarer Verde'
Actress Molly Gazay and playwright/director Dan Brown discuss their collaboration on The Gritarer Verde, a one-woman, one-act play. They share insights into the creative process, the challenges of solo performance, and the rewarding experience of crafting a vivid world on stage through…
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222. Harrison Xu & Ivan Leung, 'Extremely Unique Dynamic'
Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung join us on the podcast for an in-studio interview in New York City to discuss their hilarious and heartfelt film 'Extremely Unique Dynamic' and what they learned in the process as actors, filmmakers and friends. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe...
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221. Michael Urie, "Shrinking", Apple TV+
From celebrated comedies to scene-stealing roles on Broadway, Michael Urie has delighted audiences in every character he’s taken on. His latest role in the Apple TV+ series Shrinking sees him as part of a chosen family supporting each other through the highs and lows of life. His standout...
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220. Noen Perez, "Unstoppable"
Noen Perez may be young but he’s no stranger to the entertainment business, with multiple network television series and feature films under his belt, including Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home, Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger, Netflix’s Grace and Frankie, and the critically acclaimed Unstoppable, in...
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Rebecca Wisocky, CBS' "Ghosts" - Bite-Sized Interview
We’re adding a new face to Actors With Issues’ Ghosts Hall of Fame as we sit down with the lovely Rebecca Wisocky for a bite-sized interview to discuss her four-season journey on the hit CBS series, its lighthearted yet impactful storylines, and her the cast has become a unit during the many...
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219. Jaylee Hamidi, Hulu's "How To Die Alone"
Shanghai-born and Vancouver-raised actress Jaylee Hamidi is a vibrant and thoughtful talent making waves in the entertainment industry. Best known for her role in Hulu’s *How To Die Alone*, where she stars alongside series creator Natasha Rothwell, Hamidi has built an impressive résumé that...
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218. Angela Moore, MGM+ series 'FROM'
Actress Angela Moore shares her journey, from her global upbringing to navigating Hollywood's changes, and shares her thoughts on self-taping, streaming's impact, and staying creative in an endlessly evolving industry. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the...
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COBRA KAI's Patrick Luwis - Bite-Sized Interview
We sit down with rising actor Patrick Luwis, whose credits include billion-dollar blockbuster Barbie, Zack Snyder's sci-fi duology Rebel Moon: Parts One and Two and his upcoming role in part 2 of season 6 of Netflix's Cobra Kai. In this exclusive interview, Luwis shares his journey from an...
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217. Yvonne Chapman, "Avatar: The Last Airbender"
Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming! We are back with our weekly episodes of Actors With Issues and who better to kick things off than the delightful Yvonne Chapman! We talked about her turn from finance to acting, walked down memory lane and reminisced on some of her earliest...
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216. Conor Sherry, 'Snack Shack'
This week we are joined by Conor Sherry, star of the new coming-of-age comedy ‘Snack Shack’ where he plays AJ, a middle America teenager trying to make some fast money with his best friend during their summer break, leading them to winning an auction for the snack shack at their local pool. Their...
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215. Wilson Cruz, 'Star Trek: Discovery'
From his groundbreaking role of Ricky Vasquez in the 90s series “My So Called Life” to his commanding performances on Broadway and in television series like “13 Reasons Why”, “Red Band Society” and the critically-acclaimed “Star Trek: Discovery”, which premieres its fifth and final season today…
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214. Jaime Andrews: Actress, Filmmaker and author of 'The Brink: A Memoir'
We are delighted to be joined by actress, filmmaker, and author of 'The Brink: A Memoir" Jaime Andrews who delves into her book which explores her childhood and teen-year struggles with depression, mental health, and substance use issues. It's a darkly funny, emotional, and incredibly vulnerable...
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213. Nyambi Nyambi, NBC's Night Court
From collegiate athlete to sitcom star, Nyambi Nyambi’s career has ebbed and flowed through a variety of genres, mediums and roles, whether it was starring alongside Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell in Mike & Molly or joining the ensemble cast of acclaimed drama The Good Fight to returning to…
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212. Chen Tang (HBO Max's WARRIOR)
Warrior quietly took the world by storm in 2019 after the premiere of its first season, so much so that it was renewed almost immediately for a second season which premiered in 2020. A few episodes in, the series introduced us to soon-to-be fan-favorite character Hong, played by Chen Tang, a...
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211. Dylan Flashner: Actor, Musician, Filmmaker
Few actors can say they’ve worked with some of the most notable names in entertainment like Morgan Freeman, Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Mel Gibson, Emile Hersch and Tye Sheridan. Meet Dylan Flashner, a charismatic and talented star on the rise who has appeared in over a dozen feature films in…
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210. Darius Rose, aka Jackie Cox, Off-Broadway's MAKE ME GORGEOUS
Darius Rose, also known by his drag persona Jackie Cox, made his off-Broadway debut earlier this month in Triangle Productions’ ‘Make Me Gorgeous: The True Story of Kenneth “Mr. Madam” Marlowe’ and we are delighted to be joined by Darius to delve into his journey with the show, his television and...
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209. Jacqueline Piñol, "Marvel's Spider-Man"
This week we are joined by television actress and voiceover artist Jacqueline Piñol for a wonderful reflection on her career and the many lessons learned over the years. Jacqueline knew as early as 12 years old and after her parents moved their family from the Bronx in New York City to Los…
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208. Ava Cantrell, 'ABIGAIL'
This week we chatted with rising star Ava Cantrell, who has gone from recurring roles in television and supporting roles in films to her first leading role in the new horror-thriller ABIGAIL where she stars as the titular character who has “an axe to grind” with some neighborhood bullies. Ava…
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207. Frank Arthur Smith, Tim Wardell and Jason Caceres, OutTV's 'OPEN TO IT'
This week we are joined by a delightful trio from the hilarious new queer-led comedy series OPEN TO IT: Frank Arthur Smith ('Greg' and series creator), Tim Wardell ('Cam') and Jason Caceres ('Princeton'), to talk all about the series' first season, upcoming Pride special, what they've learned…
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206. Sam Stiglitz (@AuditionProLA)
New Year, New Season of Actors With Issues! For our first episode of the year we are joined by former casting director and current acting and audition coach Sam Stiglitz. Sam got her start as a theatre performer with aspirations of becoming a Broadway performer. When she realized she wasn’t the...
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Actors With Issues is a self-help podcast for actors, by actors. Hosted by actor and entertainment journalist Juan Ayala, each episode features a candid conversation with rising talent and established stars from TV, film and Broadway. From career obstacles and imposter syndrome to navigating the business and mental health, we discuss it all!
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