Head in A Box

Today we chat with the incredible Grammy winning, internationally touring, philanthropist, voice over actor, author, and genuinly superb human, Cactus aka Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Combining the positive, primal power of hip hop with the surreal storytelling of science fiction, 23 Skidoo has concocted a potent potion that wows family crowds across the planet.Notes:Tulpamancy Explained: https://nowthenmagazine.com/articles/morleys-fun-page-tulpamancy-explainedOnce Upon A Beat (in partnership with Amazon): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FZf2H8AzNnoLKuCfUMZQb?si=bf6845c9b22a4f2bNightmares : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4366Z6NWA-IBooks : https://secretagent23skidoo.com/shop/Albums (link): https://secretagent23skidoo.com/about/music/The Actors Center of Asheville Live Events: https://theactorscenterasheville.com/workshops/the-actors-center-of-asheville-live-events/Kellin Watson: https://linktr.ee/KellinwatsonFlip The Script Hip Hop Writing Workshop and performance and Upcoming Secret Agent 23 Skidoo Shows: https://secretagent23skidoo.com/events/Tickets to Flip the Script at Ayurprana Listening Room: https://ayurpranalisteningroom.com/events

Erica Arvold returns once more dropping all those knowledge bombs we love so. In this episode we delve a little deeper and have some good laughs while we're at it. Some of the things we cover in this episode include: 1. Casting By 2. Kick The Ladder 3. Arvold Education 4. The Actors Center of Asheville 5. Kellin Watson 6. Kevin Patrick Murphy

This week we chat with one of Kellin's oldest childhood pals, Kristen Bartlett and her lovely other half, Jason Gore. Kristen is a five-time Emmy-nominated writer and performer, and is so insanely talented with her word. Her husband Jason is a hilarious comedian, writer, actor, podcaster and voice artist. Jason has a hysterical podcast called 108.9 The Hawk, in addition to The Best Show with Tom Scharpling that you will promptly want to check out. These two have some serious stacks of credits and accomplishments as artists, and we are thrilled to be welcoming them into the box today. This episode was so jam packed full of great moments that we had to cut almost an entire second episode out of material that was not cleared for public consumption. But if you are on of our patrons, you MIGHT have the opportunity to hear some of the uncensored gold😘. Notes from this episode: 1. Kristen Bartlett 2. Jason Gore 3. Dead Dads Club 4. ⁠108.9 The Hawk⁠ 5. The Best Show with Tom Scharpling⁠ 6. Apple TV Manhunt 7. Talkin' General Hospital w/ My Mom 8. How To Die Alone on Hulu (Coming out September 13th) 9. Waze Cupid Voice 10. Waze Drivers Ed 11. Saturday Night Live Stranger Things Sketch 12. Kimberly Lewis SNL Audition Workshop 13. Upright Citizens Brigade 14. Bridge & Tunnel Sketch Comedy

NOTES: This week we chat with our multi-talented good friend, Debrissa. When she's not gigging around with Secret Agent Skidoo, Dirty Logic and Empire Strikes Brass, you'll find her sipping her yerba mate, and being a beam of light to those around her! We had a lovely (and hilarious) hang with her in the box and cover all the things from mortality, to heavy bookbags, to fear, to self love, to the joys of connecting with others through music and performance. Mentions: Debrissa Secret Agent Skidoo Empire Strikes Brass ⁠Dirty Logic⁠ Tickets to June 21st Show at TACA Black Box Join Kellin Watson on Patreon Join Head In A Box on Patreon The Actors Center of Asheville

This week we hang with Melissa Hyman and Ryan Furstenburg of The Moon and You. We chat about all the things from music, to challenges, to cosmic conciousness and then some. We also have a lovely mystery guest joining them that you won't want to miss! NOTES: 1. The Moon And You 2. Cowboy Judy 3. Leaves of Grass 4. The Moon & You at The Grey Eagle

This week we chat with our dear friend and juno award winning, and Grammy Nominated musical prodigy, Tania Elizabeth. While not on the road with The Avett Brothers, Tania is making her own original music and stopped in to share some of her new stuff with us and chat about her musical journey. A great story of ambition, resourcefulness, growth, and the importance of being kind to yourself. NOTE: Tania Elizabeth The Actors Center Of Asheville Kellin Watson

This week we have a double date with two of our best friends/chosen family members, Sarah Dugas & Shane Haas. Sarah is an amazing vocalist, songwriter, performer, & happens to be married to a pretty damn amazing Front of House sound man for some of the biggest names in the business, Shane Haas. We go deep in this episode and cover a lot of fun stuff from paying your dues, to the importance of being able to stay humble and adapt, the power of hope, and the gift of friends and community as artists. Lots of great little gems in this weeks episode you won't want to miss. NOTES: 1. Brittany Howard, What Now Tour 2. Sarah Dugas 3. Kellin Watson 4. Head In A Box Patreon VIP (For Bonus Content each Week and special perks)

This episode of Head in A Box Murphy & Kellin chat about Failure & how to learn from it. A fun little listen to give you a chuckle or two. NOTES: 1. Episode 1, Season 2 interview with POLLY SCHATTEL 2. Become a Head In A Box Patron on Patreon 3. Sarah Dugas & Shane Haas 4. Moon & You 5. Tania Elizabeth 6. Adam Grant, Think Again 7. Kellin Watson Tickets for April 27th at Owen High School 8. May 25th, TACA Spring Scene Night Tickets 9. May 4th On Camera Sketch Ongoing Class 10. June 21st Kellin Watson At Whitehorse Black Mountain with special guest, Zach Blew

For our first episode back for SEASON 2 of Head In A Box we chat with the ever talented and lovely, Polly Schattel (She/her). Polly is a writer and filmmaker who has written and directed three award-winning, internationally distributed feature films. Her first novel, The Occultists, was published by JournalStone in 2020, followed by Shadowdays (2022) and 8:59:29 (2023). Proudly and passionately transgender, she lives in the mountains of Asheville, NC with her wife and four wild and vicious animals who love people food. NOTE: 1. Polly Schattel 2. 8:59:29 3. Sink Hole 4. The Actors Center of Asheville 5. Kellin Watson ​

Today we chat with Asheville activist, producer, writer, entrepreneur, badass, Jessica Tomasin. We chat about everything from what drives Jessica artistically, to the obsticals self doubt can put in your way, and how she chooses to overcome that, to some very notable authors, creatives, humans, and events. This is a wonderful episode not to be missed. NOTES: Jessica Tomasin Echo Mountain Recording Asheville Music Professionals Connect Beyond Festival Tim Hernandez All They Will Call You Alive Inside Heartbeat Sessions Jessica Tomasin Ted Talk Think Again, Adam Grant Terraform The Other Dr. Gilmer The Overview Effect Indigenous Continent The Four Agreements Elizabeth Garland & Slay The Mic Kellin Watson live at BMCA, March 9th Once A Month TACA Workshop, Classical Theatre Apple TV's, Manhunt Premiering March 15th

Today we sat down with the charming British voice of Ian Russell. We chat about his work as a voiceover artist, some of his accomplishments, the importance of training, some of his current projects and some top notch advice and tips for aspiring voiceover actors and artists! If you're a gammer, you'll definitely recognize Ians voice, & won't want to miss this episode.

This week we hang out and chat with casting director, Mitzi Corrigan. We cover a wide array of things, you don't wanna miss! MENTIONS from this episode: The Artist Way: https://a.co/d/bLjHV6c Woody Wood: https://www.facebook.com/aaronwoodywood/ Ship, by Kellin Watson: https://music.apple.com/ec/album/ship/274591268?i=274591442&l=en-GB Corrigan and Johnson: https://cjcasting.com/ Apple TV Manhunt: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/manhunt/umc.cmc.3uqhvdplroersd5p2l72udkal The Actors Center of Asheville: https://theactorscenterasheville.com/ Abbey Corrigan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2247348/ Station 11: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.1ba3058f-f50c-4bac-92e1-2fb1e0353d35?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Psychic Teacher: Numerology link to the year of 8: https://parade.com/astrology/2024-numerology-universal-8-year#:~:text=2024%20is%20a%20Universal%20'8,into%20a%20year%20of%20prosperity. Kava Bar : https://www.ashevillekava.com/

HAPPY 2024! In our very first episode of 2024, we welcome composer, filmmaker, songwriter & performer, Ben Lovett as he joins us in the box to chat about his experiences composing for film, the power of simplifying & focusing on the fun of process based work over product based while creating your art. This might be our favorite one so far! IN THIS EPISODE WE MENTION: Ben Lovett American Folk Heartattack by Ben Lovett Highway Songs Collection, Ben Lovett Star Wars scene w/out music ET final scene w/out John Williams Soundtrack Kellin Watson

Merry Christmas from Head in A Box! For this extra special Christmas morning episode, Kellin & Kevin chat about gratitude, living in the moment, their creative year, their peaks and valleys of the year, & Kellin shares a brand new holiday song. This episode is full of reflection from the Murphys coupled with some comedy from KPM. Happy Holidays! NOTES FROM EPISODE: This episode we mentioned or referenced 1. Bounty & Soul 2. Dynamite Roasting 3. Judd Lormand 4. Kellin Watson 5. Souvenir Handmade 6. Stephanie Morgan/Chloe Taylor

This BONUS episode we talk to Actor, filmmaker, comedian, rapper, brilliant human, Andrew Starr and the cast of Life in The Box. Andrew came to the Actors Center when he was just 10, and we have had the pleasure of nurturing and watching his comedic genius, & raw talent grow and explode over the years with various projects. We chat with Andrew and the cast about the creation of Life in The Box, the Live Premier happening this coming Friday, Dec.22nd at La Zoom Room Bar & Gorilla at 8:30pm, and of course, Evernog. Get Your TICKETS! The Evening will include music by Alex Travers Sponsored by Pie Zaa Opening & Closing Christmas Music by Kellin Watson Brought to you by The Actors Center of Asheville

This episode features our fascinating, hilarious buddy, series regular on Sealteam, Judd Lormand. Judd shares with us a bit about his journey as an actor and human, the wide variety of jobs he had to support his acting career as he was coming up, his passion for pro-wrestling & more importantly his fascination with Big Foot. In this episode we mention: Paramount+ show, SEAL TEAM Sasquatch Chronicles TACA Scenes and Short Film Night Dec.16th @ 7pm | $15 adv, $17 door LOCAL LIVE Featuring Kellin Watson @ The Whitehorse Black Mountain, 7pm | $12 Life in The Box Screening & Season 2 Premier featuring TACA students, Andrew Starr, Adam Drum & Ryan Travers

This episode we chat with our friend, improvisational vocalist, voice over and voice actor veteran, Stephanie Morgan (aka Chloe Taylor). We chat all things music, improv, acting, & voice over and where Stephanie's inspiration comes from as a performer and artist. NOTES: Stephanie Morgan : https://myurls.co/stephaniemorgan Chloe Taylor : https://www.chloetaylorvoice.com/ Pink Mercury : https://www.pinkmercury.com/ To learn moreThe Actors Center of Asheville : https://theactorscenterasheville.com/ Kellin Watson : https://linktr.ee/kellinwatson

On this episode we sit down with our friend and very talented Documentary filmmaker and cinematographer, Adam Hobbs. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, check it out! NOTES: Adam Hobbs: https://adamhobbs.tv/ Chasing Butterflies: https://www.mattklug.com/new-project-1 Deep South Gay Chorus: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8840232/ Finders Keepers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvR3lE6p1nI

In this weeks episode we chat with the multi-talented casting director, Erica Arvold and learn more about her background, her short lived competitive swimming career, her work as a casting director, what she looks for when casting, and so much more.

This episode we chat with the articulate & humble actor, Steven Krueger. We chat about the pandemic, his work on hit tv show, Yellowjackets, his background & his acting journey, how he stays focused & grounded in the industry with the rise of success on screen.

On this episode of Head In The Box, we sit down with casting director and gem of a human, Erica Bream. We cover a little bit about a lot within our industry while also taking a deeper dive into getting to know more about Erica on a personal level.

Meet your hosts of Head in A box, Kevin Patrick Murphy & Kellin Watson as they intro you what's to come & who will be stopping in for these first few episodes of HIAB. music by Kellin Watson

A quick intro/trailer on whats to come with Head In A Box, a podcast by artists for artists.