Box Angeles (for Actors)
by Mike 'Box' Elder
Join actor Mike 'Box' Elder as he sits down with fellow actors, directors, writers, comedians, producers and casting directors to extract insightful commentary on what it takes to achieve success in both Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
Episodes
-
Oz Rodriguez
Director Oz Rodriguez (Rooster, The Four Seasons, Saturday Night Live) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 366. Oz stops by the bungalow and discusses growing up in the Dominican Republic, how a DM to Adam McKay led to his big break at Funny or Die, directing comedy legends on Saturday...
-
Anu Valia
Director Anu Valia (Rooster, Shrinking, Shrill, The Other Two) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast. Anu stops by the bungalow and discusses her journey from Sundance to directing television, why success doesn't happen overnight, the problems with self-tape auditions, working with stars like Steve...
-
Alan Freedland
Writer and showrunner Alan Freedland (King of the Hill, Due Date, The Freak Brothers) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 364. Alan stops by the bungalow and discusses breaking into television, working with a writing partner, how writers get work, the changing economics of Hollywood, and...
-
Angel Parker 2.0
Actor Angel Parker (The Rookie, Marvel's Runaways) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 363. Angel stops by the bungalow and discusses commuting to Los Angeles, her relationship with her reps, how she tries to do stuff for her acting daily, and more! --- BEATS-- 00:00 - Angel slates. 00:11…
more -
Brandon Sornberger 4.0
Actor Brandon Sornberger (Young Sheldon, St. Denis Medical) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 362. Brandon stops by the bungalow and discusses therapy, nihilism, evolving perspective on acting, and finding gratitude amidst Hollywood’s challenges, and more! --- BEATS-- 00:00 - Brandon...
-
Brian Thomas Smith
Actor Brian Thomas Smith (The Big Bang Theory, Bad Monkey) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 361. Brian stops by the bungalow and discusses going 0 for 6 on avails last year, why he still chooses to audition for commercials, how he used to crash auditions, doing reality shows before...
-
Courtney Richards
Actor Courtney Richards (Insecure, Alex, Inc.) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 360. Courtney stops by the bungalow and discusses audition confidence, booking momentum, commercial comedy, mindset shifts, what success really means, and more! --- BEATS-- 00:00 - Courtney slates. 00:14 -...
-
Reece Rios
Actor - and commercial session director - Reece Rios (Scandal, Ray Donovan, Young Sheldon) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 359. Reece stops by the bungalow and discusses the nuances of auditioning, the impact of self-tapes, the psychological demands of the entertainment industry, what...
-
Harvey Guillén
Actor Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, The Thundermans) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 358. Harvey stops by the bungalow and discusses the value of every role, even one-liners, how unexpected chances shape a career, his approach to self-tapes...
-
Matt McCarthy
Actor-Comedian Matt McCarthy (Conan, Adam Ruins Everything, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 357. Matt stops by the bungalow and discusses how he rarely reads scripts, trusting his instincts when auditioning, how he prioritizes his many endeavors, not enjoying his...
-
Megan Heyn 2.0
Actor Megan Heyn (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Big Bang Theory, 2 Broke Girls) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 356. Megan stops by the bungalow and discusses her new web series Actors Anonymous, how this industry can feel abusive, using coaching on auditions as acting class, having those...
-
Will Rothhaar 2.0
Actor Will Rothhaar (NCIS: Origins, Will Trent, The Rookie) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 355. Will stops by the bungalow and discusses the career drought he went on after his last appearance on the podcast, the struggle to make health insurance, how he is always cast as the bad…
more -
Mo Collins
Actor Mo Collins (Mad TV, Parks and Recreation, Fear the Walking Dead) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 354. Mo stops by the bungalow and discusses why she is not optimistic about the business, the importance of questioning your faith as an artist, not currently having an agent, and...
-
Jessica Brunetto
Editor (and director) Jessica Brunetto (Hacks, Adults, Broad City) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 353. Jessica stops by the bungalow and discusses the intricacies as well as the technical aspects of editing hit shows, her transition into directing, the importance for asking for stuff...
-
Jonathan Runyon
Actor - and commercial session director - Jonathan Runyon (Modern Family, Mad Men) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 352. Jonathan stops by the bungalow and discusses the economics of being a session director, auditon & callback advice, common things he notices actors doing (and not...
-
Alex McAtee
Producer Alex McAtee (The Disaster Artist, Sausage Party) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 351. Alex stops by the bungalow and discusses getting her start as a PA to becoming EVP at Point Grey, the struggles in development, navigating pitches, building trust with collaborators while...
-
Tara Miele
Director Tara Miele (Lessons in Chemistry, Arrow, The Rookie) joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 350. Tara stops by the bungalow and discusses her peers historically keeping to themselves, what she loves about filmmaking, her need to be the Tigger on set, how she approaches various…
more -
Jocelyn Cooper
Director Jocelyn Cooper joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 349. Jocelyn stops by the bungalow and discusses her unconventional path into the film industry, beginning with music video production, shares insights into directing, the importance of social media for creators, maintaining a...
-
Ryan Bernstein
Casting Director Ryan Bernstein of RMB Casting joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 348. Ryan stops by the bungalow and discusses how it's hard to make a career in this business, callbacks being the goal for the actors, wanting to only do in person auditions at his office, how many...
-
Jessy Hodges
Actor Jessy Hodges joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 347. Jessy stops by the bungalow and discusses the evolving landscape of auditioning, the importance of making your own stuff, whether or not we should be concerned about artificial intelligence, studying at Tisch in a program that...
-
Matt Jones 2.0
Actor Matt Jones stops by the bungalow and discusses his unwillingness to pay for self tapes, the state of television, never being happier personally, and more! --- BEATS -- 00:00 - Matt slates his name. 00:22 - Introduction. 01:20 - Sneaking things into slates. 04:38 - Not wanting to pay for…
more -
Adam Shapiro
Actor Adam Shapiro stops by the bungalow and discusses how he stands out in this industry by bending the rules, what he learned working as a casting assistant, his passion project turned side hustle Shappy Pretzel, and more! Adam's IMDb and Instagram @shappyshaps. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:35…
more -
Lindsay Bronson
Casting director Lindsay Bronson stops by the bungalow and discusses best practices when auditioning with kids, commonalities between people who book frequently, how new people can get seen, and more! Lindsay's IMDb and Instagram @lindsaybronson. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:43 - Lindsay slates her...
About this show
Join actor Mike 'Box' Elder as he sits down with fellow actors, directors, writers, comedians, producers and casting directors to extract insightful commentary on what it takes to achieve success in both Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
Hosted by
Mike 'Box' Elder
Categories