The Actor's Agenda

Mike talks to Jack Innanen about his early days of creating videos for YouTube from his college dorm while studying physics, to being one of the more successful content creators on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Jack talks about the world of fashion, tricking his way into living in Italy, and most exciting of all – his brand new FX scripted comedy pilot ‘Snowflakes’ created by former ‘The Tonight Show’ writers Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, and executive produced by comedy genius Nick Kroll (“Big Mouth”). This interview is the perfect way to kick off Season 2, and we hope you love it as much as we do!    Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow Jack Innanen at @jackinnanen Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks to Craig Archibald about his journey starting as a stage actor in 1978 in Canada and moving to New York to pursue a career in film and television in 1995. There, Craig worked around some of the most notable actors of their time. Craig started The Archibald Studio in Los Angeles, CA to “offer instruction to actors of all experience levels” and has contributed to the careers of hundreds of actors on screens and stages. He recently released the book ‘The Actor’s Mindset,’ focusing on what it means to live as an actor from the artistic and business point of view.    Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow The Archibald Studio at @archibaldstudio Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks to casting director/writer/producer Michael Testa about his time casting shows like “Cold Case,” Make it or Break it” and “Ringer,” and then dozens of indie films and movies for television. Michael talks about the casting world now in the age of self-tapes, and why casting directors are always rooting for you to put up your best work.   Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow Michael Testa at @michaeltestacasting Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks to actress/writer/producer Leslie Lluvet about her journey from Havana, Cuba to Miami, Florida to Los Angeles, California, and the things she’s learned along the way. Leslie has a “just get out there and do it” attitude when it comes to acting, writing, producing and directing, and talks about the value of taking risks and putting yourself out there as a creator.   Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow Leslie at @leslielluvet Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks to actor August Maturo about his journey that began as the TV Favorite ‘Auggie’ on the Disney show “Girl Meets World,” to taking a sharp turn into horror genre when he jumped into the film “The Nun,” and then continuing as the lead in the Shudder Original horror “Slapface.” August has been able to carve his own path in the entertainment industry by “keeping it about the art.” Learn more in this week’s episode! (And as always, full video = on Youtube.)   Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.   Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow August Maturo at @augustmaturo Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks to Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio about their journeys from starting in television acting as ‘Summer Newman’ on the long-running soap “The Young and the Restless” at just two-and-a-half years old, to acting in shows like NBC’s “Parks and Rec,” Disney’s “Savages,” Nickelodeon’s “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn,” FX’s “Legit” and many more. For any child actor or parent of an actor, this episode is a must-listen. (And as always, full video is available on Youtube.)   Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow Bianca & Chiara at @therealbiancad & @therealchiarad or together at @dambrosiotwins Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks with actor/producer Vinny Chhibber about forging his own path in Hollywood by creating his own projects and assembling a network of friends, colleagues, and creatives to help him on that journey. Vinny has appeared on shows like ABC’s “Big Sky,” on Ava DuVernay’s “The Red Line,” TNT’s “Animal Kingdom,” and “For All Mankind” on Apple TV +. Mike and Vinny started the production company Chhibber Mann Productions over a decade ago and produced films featuring Rosario Dawson, Halle Berry, and others. Vinny is also the co-founder of The Salon, pushing for South Asian representation in film and television.      Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow Vinny  at @vchhibber Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks with actor and influencer Rahul Rai about his journey moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career in TV and film, to manifesting his own opportunities as a social media content creator and popular TikTok personality. With +5MILLION TikTok Followers, Rahul takes a common sense approach to making content that is attention-grabbing and entertaining and gives listeners tips on how to connect with their audiences in ways that feel genuine to them.   Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.   Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow Rahul Rai at @therealrahulrai Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks with singer, songwriter, actor David Archuleta about his journey from being an “American Idol” star at 16 years old, to a chart-topping artist, to his time on shows like “iCarly,” and “Hannah Montana.” David also just released the brand new single HELL TOGETHER about Faith, Sexual Identity and Family.   Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow David Archuleta at @davidarchie Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks with actor, director, writer, Colton Tran about his journey from creating movies as a kid in Utah, to working on the Disney Channel’s “Cloud 9,” to directing music videos for artists like Dove Cameron and Todrick Hall, and eventually creating his own films in the horror/thriller genre like “The Bell Keeper” and “Snow Falls.”   Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share this with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow Leah McKendrick on Instagram @coltontran Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Mike talks with award-winning actress, director, writer, and producer Leah McKendrick about her journey from Chapman University - all the way to writing, directing and starring in the Lionsgate film "Scrambled" in theaters and on VOD. Leah is a powerhouse filmmaker and was the perfect guest for Episode 1!   Love the Actor’s Agenda Podcast? Be sure to follow, rate and review today, as well as share this with someone who may need it.    Find The Actor’s Agenda podcast on Instagram @theactorsagenda Follow Leah McKendrick on Instagram @leahmckendrick Host and Executive Producer: Mike Manning @mike_manning_ Intro co-host: Clementine Heath @iamclementineheath Produced by: JUST Media

Welcome to The Actor's Agenda Podcast. Here, Emmy-winning actor Mike Manning meets with special guests to discuss the highs and lows of the entertainment industry, while also providing insight that new, continuing, and evolving actors can use while building and pursuing their own careers. We're glad you found your way to our page, and we hope you decide to join us, every Wednesday morning, however you receive your podcasts. Until then, stay inspired, creative and make it a great day.