Let's Dive In with Allen Vaysberg
by Allen Vaysberg
I've spent years sitting across from remarkable people — actors, athletes, musicians, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders — asking the questions most interviewers skip. Not the résumé version. The real version. Let's Dive In is built around depth, craft, and honest conversation. Season 3 goes inside the music world: songwriters, producers, artists, managers, A&Rs, and label executives sharing what they actually see, know, and live. Nearly 300 guests in. Still just getting started. New episodes on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Episodes
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Life's Jazz | Tierney Sutton interview on Jazz, life, and collaboration.
Life's Jazz - Tierney Sutton interview on Jazz, life, and collaboration. Visit Tierney's site - https://tierneysutton.com Follow her on IG - / tierney_sutton New album - https://springthealbum.com Subscribe now & hit the bell to be updated on the latest videos: @letsdivein Connect With Us:...
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Back to Basics | Xavi De Guzman interview on acting, martial arts, and mental health
Back to Basics | Xavi De Guzman interview on acting, martial arts, and mental health Was wonderful getting to know Xavi and learn how this World Class champion martial artist decided to follow his heart and get into acting. Now with more than 30 IMDb credits he is on Netflix. But he isn't…
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Faith in Action | Zak Santiago interview on acting, dancing, and Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Faith in Action | Zak Santiago interview on acting, dancing, and Signed, Sealed, Delivered Had such a pleasure catching up with Zak Santiago who is loved for his portrayal of Ramon on Hallmark's Signed Sealed Delivered. We talked about the show and which one of Ramon's jobs is his favorite. We...
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For Love | David J. Slama interview on acting in IL & WI and the life of a working actor
For Love | David J. Slama interview on acting in IL & WI and the life of a working actor Had a great time speaking with my indies cast mate and local acting buddy David. Acting life is not for the faint of heart and those who stick to it do it for love & that is why I enjoyed our conversation so...
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Intention & Action | Steven Roberts interview on acting, River Road, and remaining open
Intention & Action | Steven Roberts interview on acting, River Road, and remaining open Some people are born actors and Steven is one of them. The Universe just had to apply proper "seasoning" before he started on the path. It's amazing what he overcame and the person it made him. It is also...
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Strength & Vulnerability | Kristin Booth interview on Signed, Sealed, Delivered & growing with Shane
Strength & Vulnerability | Kristin Booth interview on Signed, Sealed, Delivered & growing with Shane Kristin is a breath of fresh air weaving seamlessly between topics that make her smile and those that most are afraid to reference. We talked a lot about Signed Sealed Delivered, the new film, her...
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Business of Empathy | Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe interview on Signed, Sealed, Delivered & owning her path
Business of Empathy | Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe interview on Signed, Sealed, Delivered & owning her path To all the #POstables like myself Crystal is very special and it was a joy getting to know the woman behind Rita. We talked about the upcoming film, SSD tidbits, how playing Rita changed her, and...
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Sensitive Little Vessel | Zibby Allen interview on Virgin River and being heart centered
Sensitive Little Vessel | Zibby Allen interview on Virgin River and being heart centered I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with Zibby and if it weren't for a hard stop we both would have gladly chatted for two more hours. She is a beautiful light and hearing her thoughts on life and Virgin River…
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Young Range | Travis Burnett interview on acting, life, and being on Disney/Netflix by 15
Young Range | Travis Burnett interview on acting, life, and being on Disney/Netflix by 15 Had a really enjoyable conversation with Travis on his birthday (happy birthday again!) about his life and his work. This up-and-comer has tremendous acting chops and a full range on display. Industry is...
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Sisterly Love | Jenny Cooper interview on Virgin River, life, and importance of family
Sisterly Love | Jenny Cooper interview on Virgin River, life, and importance of family Had a wonderful time speaking with Jenny Cooper who plays Joey Barnes on Netflix's Virgin River about her role and her life. She shared some behind-the-scenes fun stories, similarities between her and Joey, how...
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An Actress | Lynda Boyd interview on Virgin River, tattoos, and loving life
An Actress | Lynda Boyd interview on Virgin River, tattoos, and loving life The multifaceted Lynda Boyd has been a mainstay on large and small screen alike, has over 160 IMDb credits, says that people recognize the character before recognizing her and she loves it that way. She is a definition of…
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Risk Taker | Yvonne Chapman interview on Kung Fu, finance, and taking a chance
Risk Taker | Yvonne Chapman interview on Kung Fu, finance, and taking a chance Had a really great time getting to know the woman behind the villain (Zhilan). We talked all about her role on CW's Kung Fu (link below), her co-stars, and how she came up with the accent. She also knows Muay Thai so I...
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Footprints of Kindness | Gregory Zarian interview on 86 Melrose, mental health, and sharing the love
Footprints of Kindness | Gregory Zarian interview on 86 Melrose, mental health, and sharing the love This conversation is why I love talking to people. Gregory's open heart and willingness to see people for who they are is inspiring. His talk of the importance of mental health and what the…
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Grace & Power | Vanessa Kai interview on CW's Kung Fu, and Pei-Ling doing Muay Thai
Grace & Power | Vanessa Kai interview on CW's Kung Fu, and Pei-Ling doing Muay Thai I had the pleasure of speaking with the wonderful Vanessa (Shifu Pei-Ling) about her time on Kung Fu. We talked behind the scenes, locations, fight choreography, castmates, etc. And we both would have loved to see...
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Easy Power | Izzy Stevens interview on acting, directing, and helping others reach their best
Easy Power | Izzy Stevens interview on acting, directing, and helping others reach their best I am in awe of the incredibly talented and driven individuals who are really easy to talk to. That's why it was such as joy to speak with Izzy about her life, her art, and her approach. We discuss her…
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Heart and Smile | Kyle Matthew interview on Bunk'd, volunteering, and a little Divine help
Heart and Smile | Kyle Matthew interview on Bunk'd, volunteering, and a little Divine help The mark of a great actor is being present and keeping composure and that is exactly what Kyle did when I unknowingly mixed up the months and sprang Independence Day quip on him when in fact his episode...
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Serious Fun | Eddie Liu interview on CW's Kung Fu, acting, and martial arts
Serious Fun | Eddie Liu interview on CW's Kung Fu, acting, and martial arts You may know Eddie as Henry Yan on CW's Kung Fu and if you don't - go check it out! We had a ton of fun chatting about the show and behind the scenes stuff, martial arts, and a lot of acting talk. And like the show we...
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Open Dialog | Gregg Daniel interview on life, his new film, and diversity
Open Dialog | Gregg Daniel interview on life, his new film, and diversity Had a great conversation with Gregg about the state of the industry, the positive changes in-front and behind the camera as it comes to inclusion and diversity. What a lovely man and an interesting conversation. Be sure to...
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Pleasant Surprise | Gavin Stenhouse interview on Kung Fu, martial arts, and life
Pleasant Surprise | Gavin Stenhouse interview on Kung Fu, martial arts, and life Had a blast finding out about the man who plays Evan Hartley on CW's Kung Fu (watch it now if you haven't yet - https://www.cwtv.com/shows/kung-fu/pilot/?play=705e9452-4156-4f98-8cea-21372097ad05). There was a lot to...
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Indemnified | Tiffany Littlejohn & Tyler Parks on Indemnity and Independent filmmaking
Indemnified | Tiffany Littlejohn & Tyler Parks on Indemnity and Independent filmmaking Had a great conversation with Tiffany and Tyler about an upcoming web series - "Indemnity: The rabbit hole" which launches 5/24. We also dove into the aspects of the independent filmmaking and the relevance of...
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Master Storyteller | Michael Simon Hall interview on acting, "Women", and the life of a creative
Master Storyteller | Michael Simon Hall interview on acting, "Women", and the life of a creative Always a pleasure to talk shop with a talented actor. Michael has been on stage and on screen and speaking with him you understand just how much the art permeates throughout his being. Very…
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Amazing Grace | Gracelyn Awad Rinke interview on Resident Alien and doing what you were born to do
Amazing Grace | Gracelyn Awad Rinke interview on Resident Alien and doing what you were born to do Such a privilege to be a host for Gracie's first ever interview. She is an incredibly talented actress and an absolute sweetheart. We talked about her life, Resident Alien, Legends of Tomorrow, and...
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Wonder & Magic | Dean S. Jagger on Warrior, life, and taking the right path
Wonder & Magic | Dean S. Jagger on Warrior, life, and taking the right path My early birthday present was talking with Dean and it was worth the wait. Finally the fans of Warrior will be able to see the man behind Leary. Dean opens up about his troubled youth and taking the right path. We talk...
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Being Himself | Michael Judson Berry interview on Moira Rose, acting, and life
Being Himself | Michael Judson Berry interview on Moira Rose, acting, and life Had a blast speaking with Michael about life and what wonderful gifts it brings when you are just being yourself. Yes, he starts off with his wonderful Moira impression and we proceed from there. Things got so...
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Peaceful Warrior | Dustin Nguyen interview on Warrior, his life, and the Bruce Lee connections
Peaceful Warrior | Dustin Nguyen interview on Warrior, his life, and the Bruce Lee connections Could have talked with Dustin for hours...what a peaceful and interesting man of balance. We focused mostly on Warrior, his martial arts background, his connection to Bruce Lee's family, and acting....
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The Art of Life - Michelle Danner interview on acting, teaching, and directing.
The Art of Life - Michelle Danner interview on acting, teaching, and directing. Michelle Danner was born into the business and has spent her life flourishing in it and teaching others to do the same. Her love for acting is infused into her every word and you walk away feeling inspired. A very...
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Sunny Side | Kyla Carter interview on her life and disposition
Sunny Side | Kyla Carter interview on her life and disposition I find it interesting to speak with a young person who has already achieved much and is very mature. Kyla is that and more. She sings, writes music, acts, and dances while going to high school :). She is delightful and this...
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Super Human | Aadila Dosani interview on life, Nancy Drew, and realities of an actor
Super Human | Aadila Dosani interview on life, Nancy Drew, and realities of an actor Had a blast chatting with Aadila Dosani of CW's Nancy Drew about her life, the realities of being an actress, mental health, relationships, words that define her, and why she vibes with the Drew Crew. Check it…
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Standing Strong | Jonathan Adams Interview on his life, Last Man Standing, and the world today
Standing Strong | Jonathan Adams Interview on his life, Last Man Standing, and the world today Had a great conversation with Jonathan Adams who you know as Chuck Larabee from Last Man Standing. We chatted about why he chose acting, the life of an actor with the good, the bad, and the sometimes...
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Scary Good | Judah Prehn (and mom) interview on acting, Resident Alien, and a great start
Scary Good | Judah Prehn (and mom) interview on acting, Resident Alien, and a great start Had a great time speaking to a talented young actor from Resident Alien (SYFY) Judah Prehn in his first ever interview. We talked about the show, what he thinks about his acting career, and if the scary…
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Cobra Kai Party 2 | Cast members of the show interview on Cobra Kai, and searching for joy
Cobra Kai Party 2 | Cast members of the show interview on Cobra Kai, and searching for joy After our last party we wanted to keep the fun going with another Friday end of the week party with some additional cast mates from Cobra Kai. Joining in on the fun this time and reminiscing about the show...
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Keeping the Joy | Erin Karpluk interview on acting, having fun, and working hard
Keeping the Joy | Erin Karpluk interview on acting, having fun, and working hard Are all Vancouver actors this cool? Had a blast chatting with Erin about all things acting (technique, craft, set, character analysis, auditioning, etc.) and life (preference for nature, keeping her energy, loving...
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Back into Love | Bethany Brown interview on acting, surrendering, and being it all
Back into Love | Bethany Brown interview on acting, surrendering, and being it all The sublime Bethany and I discuss how she went from a professional musician to a semi-pro athlete to a versatile actress. Her life is filled with awe and wonder and it is no surprise that she has such an...
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Jacob's Story | Kenneth Fok interview on Warrior, South Africa, and the Asian experience
Jacob's Story | Kenneth Fok interview on Warrior, South Africa, and the Asian experience Big thanks to Ken for coming on the show and discussing his role of Jacob on Warrior. We talk about the scene, we talk about the unfortunate parallel between the show and our society, and we don't shy away…
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The Entertainer | Victoria Gordon interview on acting, singing, producing, and pursuing her dreams
The Entertainer | Victoria Gordon interview on acting, singing, producing, and pursuing her dreams The multi-faceted and genuine Victoria stops by to discuss her path in life, how it started and what moments brought her to her current place. We spoke about her passions, her upcoming project Pilot...
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Unlimited & Finite | Shaun Benson interview on acting, The Boys, and two acting careers
Unlimited & Finite | Shaun Benson interview on acting, The Boys, and two acting careers Actors watch this and heed Shaun's advice. From a meteoric rise to addiction to being out of industry to getting his career back, Shaun has been there and shares his story openly. We talk about it all and The...
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In it for life | Tarun Keram interview on acting, The Stand, and the right approach
In it for life | Tarun Keram interview on acting, The Stand, and the right approach Great to see a young actor with many credits and the right approach to the industry. Tarun is in it for life and isn't rushing things. He is appearing on shows including CBS's The Stand, making his own projects…
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Karate Kid | Owen Morgan interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and growing up in your screen
Karate Kid | Owen Morgan interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and growing up in your screen Kicked off the weekend with a fun conversation with Owen who plays Bert on Cobra Kai. We talked about his Karate background prior to the show, how he got on Cobra Kai, and how he grew into the role you love him...
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The Architect | Brian Kurlander interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and Team USA
The Architect | Brian Kurlander interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and Team USA Have you ever heard of a classically trained Shakespearean actor who wrestled for USA at the world championships and was the Executive Director of Alabama's Film Office? Oh and he also was on Cobra Kai, House of Cards…
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Great Start | Pia Hagen interview on acting, Amazon's Hanna, and beginning her career
Great Start | Pia Hagen interview on acting, Amazon's Hanna, and beginning her career So grateful that this talented young actress's first interview is on our show. We talked about her role as Charlie on Amazon's Hanna, martial arts, musical instruments, living all over the globe, and how she…
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Stay Ready | Cynthia Darlow interview on acting, Mrs. Maisel, and the love of reading
Stay Ready | Cynthia Darlow interview on acting, Mrs. Maisel, and the love of reading I have been wanting to speak with Mrs. Moskowitz for three years now and finally got my chance. Cynthia is a consummate actress and a wonderful person. Such a pleasure to speak with an artist about her life, the...
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Very Likable | David Shatraw interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and career longevity
Very Likable | David Shatraw interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and career longevity Had a very enjoyable conversation with David who plays Tom Cole on Cobra Kai about the show, why he keeps getting asked to play douchey guys (who are very unlike him), his experiences on Titus (he played Tommy...
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The Phoenix | Solomon Taiwo interview on acting, fitting in, and finding a way through
The Phoenix | Solomon Taiwo interview on acting, fitting in, and finding a way through Had a chance to get to know an up and coming British actor Solomon yesterday. Great conversation to watch whether you are in the business or not to learn a lot about yourself. We talk about acceptance vs....
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Cobra Kai Party | Cast members of the show interview on Cobra Kai, and their acting journey
Cobra Kai Party | Cast members of the show interview on Cobra Kai, and their acting journey We had a Friday end of the week party with some of the cast mates from Cobra Kai. Joining in on the fun and reminiscing about the show were the wonderful Cara AnnMarie (Sue), Kwajalyn Brown (Sheila), Erin...
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All Heart | Rose Bianco interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and her acting journey
All Heart | Rose Bianco interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and her acting journey The lovely Rose stopped by to discuss her role or Rosa (Yaya) on Cobra Kai as well as her appreciation for the show and her love for her co-stars (special shout-outs to Vanessa and Xolo). We also dove into her own…
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Talking Shop | Kyle McDonald interview on acting, singing, and the reality of the industry
Talking Shop | Kyle McDonald interview on acting, singing, and the reality of the industry Had a fascinating conversation with a very talented and introspective Kyle. This really was two guys talking shop and signing (yes if you ever wanted to hear how bad I am at signing stay till the end). If…
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Fine Lynn | Susan Gallagher interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and taking chances
Fine Lynn | Susan Gallagher interview on acting, Cobra Kai, and taking chances The lovely Susan who plays Lynn (homeless Lynn) on Cobra Kai discusses her love of the series, Season 3, her risks in auditioning for the role (including being fully in character during call back), her own martial arts...
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Being Himself | Aedin Mincks interview on acting, Cobra Kai, auditions, and sounding like Chewbacca
Being Himself | Aedin Mincks interview on acting, Cobra Kai, auditions, and sounding like Chewbacca Had a great conversation with the young and talented Aedin who plays Mitch (yes that's the name not the other one!) on Cobra Kai. We chatted all about the show, his great cast mates, how he got...
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Unbreakable | Tyler Cotton interview on acting, Sabrina, high school, and a great start
Unbreakable | Tyler Cotton interview on acting, Sabrina, high school, and a great start Great time chatting with the talented Tyler from Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina where he plays Melvin. We talked high school "fun", stunts, melding with the character, being from Canada and making…
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Great Poise | Daphne Maxwell Reid interview on acting, activism, life, and The Fresh Prince
Great Poise | Daphne Maxwell Reid interview on acting, activism, life, and The Fresh Prince So happy to have had this conversation with Daphne and receive her wisdom and guidance. To learn about her journey and see what she has had to overcome holding her head high and continuing to strive is…
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About this show
I've spent years sitting across from remarkable people — actors, athletes, musicians, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders — asking the questions most interviewers skip. Not the résumé version. The real version.
Let's Dive In is built around depth, craft, and honest conversation. Season 3 goes inside the music world: songwriters, producers, artists, managers, A&Rs, and label executives sharing what they actually see, know, and live.
Nearly 300 guests in. Still just getting started.
New episodes on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Hosted by
Allen Vaysberg
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