Behind the Desk the Podcast
by BehindtheDesk lukewarmmelon
Behind the Desk the Podcast is a weekly podcast that is run by two actors in the theatre industry in NYC! Listen to Luke and Mel talk about the ins and outs of working in and around the crazy, hellish, beautiful world of musical theatre. Every week you'll hear an audition rundown of the upcoming auditions, audition horror stories, as well as a different main topic. (i.e. know your type, finances, showmances) Take a listen and subscribe!
Episodes
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Episode 13-Sex and the Desky
Our cohosts are getting down and dirty with this episode! Ok come on...this is a family podcast we wouldn't do that, would we? This isn't a family podcast... like seriously don't let your kids listen...ok! Great, moving on! Listen to your two fave cohosts gab about living in the right city!...
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Episode 12-No One Puts Luke/Mel in a Corner
Luke and Mel are shaking their asses on the floor! They are practically Johnny and Baby dying to that lift! Ok not really...They are in desperate need of advice to give to their dancer friends. So they have a guest dancer extraordinaire! He's been given more offers this season than you have had...
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Episode 11-NON EQ DREAMS!
Once upon a non eq dreary....two cohosts discussed what it was like to go through the terrors and joys of a non eq contract! DUN DUN DUN!!! On a different note....Luke and Mel are back together again in the same city this week! Listen to them gab about non eq contracts and Mel's time in…
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Minisode 2-Mel Made Me Do This!
LUKE IS ALL ALONE! But fear not...he has a trusty guest cohost, Kevin Hippler! Listen as the two friends gab about Love Simon, and the ins and outs of being solely in actor in NYC. No singing, no dancing, just acting! Hear how Luke's cohost survives this wacky city and also delves into being in...
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Episode 10-Two Mel's, One Luke
There's a new Mel in town! Check out this double feature episode of Behind the Desk where TWO, that's right count em', TWO Mel's show up for the podcast! Confused yet? Us too! Find out how we all stay somewhat sane while doing this dumb industry on this week's episode of Behind the Desk.
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Episode 9 FOMO
Luke and Mel are back! Hear all about Luke's time in New Orleans and why Mel is #bookedandblessed! This week's topic...FOMO. How do we deal with it as actors away on gigs and stay connected in the city. Find out on this week's episode of Behind the Desk!
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Episode 8-Final
Luke and Mel dive into this week's intense subject...The Prep!!! How do you prepare for an audition? What are the do's and don'ts of arriving on scene to your audition location? Do you bring your pet giraffe with you or should you expect that someone else will let you borrow theirs as an audition...
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Episode 7-When is Enough, Enough
Luke and Mel are back at it! This week's episode includes a guest audition horror story from New Orleans! Tune in to hear Luke and Mel debate when is it time to throw in the towel in this industry? Who is in it for life? Who wants to move on from this industry and have a family?
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Final Episode 6
Luke and Mel have their first live guest on the show! Listen as your two favorite cohosts and their guest debate this week's topic, representation. Don't forget about those audition horror stories!
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Episode 5-Rejection
Luke and Mel have their dreams dashed on a daily basis! How do the deal with the ups and downs of constantly being rejected? Do they meditate? Do yoga? Or just drink? Tune in to find out!
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Episode 4-The Look
Dress, skirt, jeans, romper, suit or tie? What do you wear at these damn auditions!? Listen to your two zany co-hosts gab about what to wear and what not to wear. Don't forget about those audition horror stories! Luke and Mel are back at it again with, Behind the Desk.
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Episode 3-The Grind
Luke and Mel are back at it again this week with Behind the Desk and more Audition Horror Stories! Your two kooky cohosts gab about #thegrind of actor's life. How do you get by financially? What odd jobs do you have? How do we all stay afloat!? Tune in to find out what weird odd jobs Luke and Mel...
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Episode 2-Showmances
Luke and Mel are back at it again with new audition horror stories as well as their first horror story from a listener! The pair dish on the topic of the week, SHOWMANCES. Tune in to find out who believes in love and which one of our hosts thinks it's a tad overrated. This is Behind the Desk!
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Minisode 1-The Game
Luke and Mel weight on the sexual harassment allegations within the industry in this first minisode of Behind the Desk!
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Episode 1-Know Your Type
Hear this week's audition run down, audition horror stories from Luke and Mel, and the meat of this week's episode: KNOW YOUR TYPE! Also get your first look at what Behind the Desk the Podcast is going to be about!
About this show
Behind the Desk the Podcast is a weekly podcast that is run by two actors in the theatre industry in NYC! Listen to Luke and Mel talk about the ins and outs of working in and around the crazy, hellish, beautiful world of musical theatre. Every week you'll hear an audition rundown of the upcoming auditions, audition horror stories, as well as a different main topic. (i.e. know your type, finances, showmances) Take a listen and subscribe!
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BehindtheDesk lukewarmmelon