Lesley Wolff, Casting Chaos & Why Hollywood Makes No Sense

Lesley Wolff, Casting Chaos & Why Hollywood Makes No Sense

Lesley Wolff, Casting Chaos & Why Hollywood Makes No Sense In this episode of Drinking During Business Hours, Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler sit down with casting director, producer, teacher, comedian, and actor Lesley Wolff for a fast, funny, insider-heavy conversation about casting, stand-up, commercials, creative survival, and how the entertainment business really works. The episode starts over a Michigan rosé and quickly turns into a candid, hilarious talk about commercial auditions, stage moms, acting insecurity, networking, comedy culture, and why visibility can matter as much as talent in Hollywood. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/zqNasBvS Lesley also opens up about her long career developing comedy talent, her Fresh Faces workshop philosophy, and her frustration with gatekeeping in entertainment. One of the most interesting parts of the episode is her discussion of AI, digital casting, and the future of the business — especially how creators, actors, and comedians may need to adapt to a much more self-generated, tech-driven industry. Funny, brutally honest, and packed with useful perspective, this episode is a great listen for comics, actors, casting nerds, and anyone trying to make a living in entertainment. Guest Info Lesley Wolff is a casting director, actress, comedy mentor, and founder of the Fresh Faces Stand-Up Comedy Workshop. Public profiles describe her as a longtime talent developer and "Comic Fluffer," with acting credits including Weeds, The George Lopez Show / Lopez, No Way Jose, and Guest House, plus work in digital, TV, film, and comedy development. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1078298/bio/ Her background also includes TV writing, comedy production, and talent development across multiple lanes of entertainment. VoyageLA notes that she wrote for ABC's Recess and Sweet Valley High, produced comedy showcases featuring major names, and built Wolff Casting as a boutique casting company with a strong digital and comedy focus. Guest Social Links Instagram: @lesleywolffisthephotobomb [https://www.instagram.com/lesleywolffisthephotobomb/?hl=en] … https://www.instagram.com/lesleywolffisthephotobomb/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/lesleywolffisthephotobomb/?hl=en] Website: wolffcasting.com [http://wolffcasting.com] … http://wolffcasting.com/ [http://wolffcasting.com/] Email: lesleywolff@gmail.com IMDb: Lesley Wolff [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1078298/] https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-lesley-wolff-castingfresh-faces/… https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1078298/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1078298/] VoyageLA … https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-lesley-wolff-castingfresh-faces/ [https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-lesley-wolff-castingfresh-faces/] Drink of the Podcast This episode features a Michigan rosé from Achrimère Wines in Traverse City, made by Aimee Desautels. In the episode, Sarah describes it as a female-owned Michigan wine with a creamy mouthfeel and red-fruit notes, while the group riffs on rosé, wine education, and how fun it is to discover bottles outside the usual Napa/Bordeaux lane. Chapters 00:48 Today's drink: Michigan rosé from Achrimère Wines 02:31 Introducing Lesley Wolff 05:42 Commercial casting, beginner's luck, and stage mom energy 10:20 Acting vs casting and why commercials are their own skill 14:35 Audition psychology, networking, and "talent" myths 19:30 Casting power, director callbacks, and how jobs really get decided 20:52 Lesley's new casting venture and cutting through gatekeeping 24:10 AI, self-tapes, digital likeness, and the future of casting 31:45 Romanticizing the old acting world vs today's business 34:45 How Sarah and Rich met in the improv parking lot 39:00 Comedy community, mentors, Brody, Mitch Hedberg, and support systems 47:00 Joke writing vs personal storytelling in stand-up 52:20 Dying on stage, producing shows, and building audience trust 57:00 Why artists can't quit, and what success really means Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you like, comment, and subscribe to Drinking During Business Hours on YouTube. Share this episode with an actor, comic, casting friend, or anyone obsessed with how Hollywood actually works and drop your favorite Lesley Wolff moment in the comments. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinking-during-business-hours-with-sarah-halstead/id1273935631 Host Links FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! 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Mateen Stewart Gets Real on Comedy, Rejection & Bigger Doors

Mateen Stewart Gets Real on Comedy, Rejection & Bigger Doors In this episode of Drinking During Business Hours, Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler welcome comedian, actor, and producer Mateen Stewart for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation over BuzzBox cocktails. The episode kicks off with sports fandom, Detroit pride, Knicks talk, and the emotional damage of being a lifelong Lions fan before shifting into Mateen's path through acting, theater, summer camps, and eventually stand-up comedy. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/6tBC4VFy As the conversation unfolds, Mateen shares how a simple goal to try three minutes at an open mic turned into a full comedy career, along with stories about comedy classes, bringer shows, ticket-selling pressure, and the strange realities of the stand-up business. Sarah, Rich, and Mateen also dig into what makes comedians relatable, why life experience matters on stage, and how the industry keeps changing with streaming, social media, and audience habits. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/6tBC4VFy The episode lands on a personal and inspiring note when Mateen talks about losing his mother, the wisdom she gave him, and how her phrase "Bigger Doors" became the title of his special. Funny, honest, and packed with insight about show business, persistence, and creative life, this is a great episode for comedy fans, entertainers, and anyone trying to build a career in the arts. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/6tBC4VFy Guest Info Mateen Stewart is a Detroit-born stand-up comedian and actor who studied theater at Florida A&M University. Public sources credit him with screen appearances tied to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and acting credits including Comics Unleashed, Comedy Parlour Live: Quarantine Edition, The Devil Comes to Kansas City, and NTSF:SD:SUV::. In the episode, Mateen also plugs his special Bigger Doors, available on YouTube. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateen_Stewart Guest Social Links Instagram: @mateenstewart … https://www.instagram.com/mateenstewart/ [https://www.instagram.com/mateenstewart/] X / Twitter: @MateenStewart … https://x.com/MateenStewart [https://x.com/MateenStewart] Facebook: Mateen Stewart Comedy … https://www.facebook.com/mateenstewartcomedy/ [https://www.facebook.com/mateenstewartcomedy/] Linktree: linktr.ee/mateenstewart [http://linktr.ee/mateenstewart] … https://linktr.ee/mateenstewart [https://linktr.ee/mateenstewart] Drink of the Podcast This episode features BuzzBox premium ready-to-drink cocktails, starting with a Vodka Cranberry, then moving to Whiskey Lemonade, and finishing with the Mardi Gras Hurricane. Sarah and Rich describe the boxed cocktails as recyclable, portable, and surprisingly strong with a shoutout to Kevin from BuzzBox for supplying the drinks. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/6tBC4VFy Chapters 00:00 Welcome back to Drinking During Business Hours 01:30 BuzzBox cocktails and what everyone is drinking 03:22 Introducing Mateen Stewart 03:35 Detroit sports, Knicks fandom, and Lions heartbreak 09:30 Summer camps, Long Island, and counselor life 17:32 From acting auditions to discovering stand-up comedy 21:50 Comedy classes, bringer shows, and first stage highs 27:47 Success, comedy credits, and industry respect 30:20 Bad networking, comedy etiquette, and checking in with the host 35:10 Social media, ticket sales, and the changing stand-up business 40:20 Third cocktail pour and Mateen's theater background 42:55 Wedding DJing, officiating, and using life in comedy 46:15 Losing his mother and the meaning behind Bigger Doors 50:45 Writing scripts, pitching projects, and handling rejection 55:20 Detroit loyalty, LA life, and hometown identity 57:55 Where to find Mateen and upcoming road dates 59:10 Final thank-yous, plugs, and outro https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/6tBC4VFy Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to Drinking During Business Hours on YouTube. 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She Did Fallon While Raising Twin Boys?! | Jessica Keenan on Comedy, Motherhood & Chaos

She Did Fallon While Raising Twin Boys?! | Jessica Keenan on Comedy, Motherhood & Chaos In this episode of Drinking During Business Hours, Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler welcome comedian, writer, actress, mother, and now homeowner Jessica Keenan for a hilarious and refreshingly honest conversation about stand-up comedy, motherhood, ambition, marriage, wine, and trying to keep your identity intact while juggling all of it. The episode opens with a playful conversation about launching the show on YouTube, dealing with comments online, and a passionate breakdown of the featured wine before the hosts bring Jessica into the mix. Once Jessica joins the conversation, the episode quickly becomes one of those classic Drinking During Business Hours hangs where funny stories and real talk bounce off each other effortlessly. Jessica talks about recently moving closer to the clubs after years of brutal driving, her husband's finance job at a wire manufacturing company, her roots in Las Vegas, and how speech and debate helped shape the performer she would eventually become. She also gets into how she fell in love with stand-up, why classes helped her commit to the craft, and how chasing that first great set feels a lot like gambling. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/b2H1n5BI The conversation gets even richer when Jessica opens up about being a comedian with identical twin boys, balancing life on the road with motherhood, and how comedy fits into family life. Sarah, Rich, and Jessica also dive into the realities of women in comedy, late-night TV pressure, outfit panic before The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, hair and makeup anxiety, true crime obsession, sleep habits, and the strange overlap between ambition and everyday chaos. It is funny, candid, and full of the kind of chemistry that makes this podcast feel like being at the table with them. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/b2H1n5BI Guest Info Jessica Keenan is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress who has performed in high-profile comedy rooms across Los Angeles and beyond. In this episode, Sarah and Rich talk with Jessica about her comedy journey since starting stand-up in 2012, her background in speech and debate, her experience performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and what it means to stay active and relevant in comedy while raising young twin boys. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/b2H1n5BI Jessica comes across as sharp, self-aware, grounded, and seriously funny. She talks openly about the hustle of the business, the importance of balance, and why she never wanted comedy to become the kind of life that prevented her from actually living. That perspective gives this episode a really strong center beneath all the jokes. Guest Social Links Jessica Keenan … https://www.jkeenancomedy.com/ [https://www.jkeenancomedy.com/] Instagram: @jkeenancomedy … https://www.instagram.com/jkeenancomedy/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/jkeenancomedy/?hl=en] Website: jkeenancomedy.com [https://www.jkeenancomedy.com/] … https://www.jkeenancomedy.com/ [https://www.jkeenancomedy.com/] Drink of the Podcast Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy This week's featured wine is a Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy. Sarah describes it as transparent in color, Pinot Noir-like at first glance, but unmistakably Sangiovese once you taste it and see the orange rim. She highlights its beautiful red fruit profile, darker brooding undertones from age, and the fact that it works both with food and on its own. The hosts even joke that it is light enough to enjoy with an ice cube by the pool. The producer and vintage are not stated in the episode. https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/b2H1n5BI Chapters 00:00 Welcome back and YouTube channel shoutout 01:56 The reality of comments, haters, and playing to camera 02:08 Wine intro: Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy 03:50 Why good bottles should be opened now, not saved forever 04:35 Introducing Jessica Keenan 08:14 Moving closer to the clubs and years of brutal LA driving 09:48 Jessica's husband, finance, and the mysterious smell of wire 15:24 Comedy rooms, lineups, and women in stand-up 15:38 How Jessica got started in stand-up and speech/debate roots 26:04 Motherhood, identical twin boys, and balancing comedy with family life 35:03 Marriage, dating comics, and finding the right partner 35:13 Jessica's Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon story 39:11 The pressure of outfits, hair, makeup, and late-night TV presentation 48:44 Sleep habits, meditation music, and true crime at bedtime 54:43 Twin boys, attention, and whether the kids inherited the funny 57:43 Where to follow Jessica, Sarah, Rich, and subscribe to the show's YouTube https://www.genspark.ai/api/files/s/b2H1n5BI Call to Action If you loved this episode, make sure you subscribe to the Drinking During Business Hours YouTube channel, give the episode a thumbs up, and leave a comment telling Sarah and Rich what you thought preferably a good one, as they jokingly note at the top of the episode. 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We Launched Our YouTube Channel | Comedy, Champagne, New York Stories & Married Life

We Launched Our YouTube Channel | Comedy, Champagne, New York Stories & Married Life In this episode of Drinking During Business Hours, Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler catch up on everything happening behind the scenes from the launch of their new YouTube channel to comedy shows, New York stories, burnout, voting, marriage, taxes, and of course, what they're drinking. Over a bottle of Andre Delorme Blanc de Blanc, the conversation bounces from hilarious married-host banter into a genuinely interesting deep dive on sparkling wine, including champagne history, aging on the lees, riddling bottles, and why "brut" may have gotten its name. From there, Sarah and Rich talk about the evolution of the podcast, what audiences want more of, the pressure of nonstop content creation, and why they're trying to slow down a little this month. They also recap Rich's New York trip, awkward run-ins with social media comics, upcoming comedy plans, a Byron Allen premiere party, and their appreciation for the comedy community. Funny, loose, and personal, this episode is classic Drinking During Business Hours: wine, comedy, culture, and real-life chaos. Drink of the Podcast Andre Delorme Blanc de Blanc A sparkling Burgundy made from 100% Chardonnay. This bottle Is a standout alternative to champagne and talk about Sparkling Burgundy vs. Champagne: * Aging on the lees * Brioche / baked bread notes in sparkling wine * Exploding bottles in early champagne production * Riddlers, disgorgement, and Madame Clicquot * The folklore behind the word brut Chapters 00:00 Welcome back + married-host banter 02:23 Big news: the DDBH YouTube channel is live 02:33 Drink of the episode: Andre Delorme Blanc de Blanc 04:10 Sparkling Burgundy vs. Champagne 05:40 What "aging on the lees" actually means 07:35 Madame Clicquot and the evolution of champagne 08:37 The story behind the word "brut" 09:59 How much wine talk do listeners really want? 12:09 Sarah's champagne dinner in Beverly Hills 12:57 What kind of content do listeners want more of? 17:04 Why launching the podcast on YouTube matters 19:28 Rich's New York trip and headlining Rodney's 20:17 Social media comics vs. real-life comedy culture FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! Sarah IG @sarahhalstead https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en] FB @sarahjhalsteadcomic https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/ [https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/] X @sarahjhalstead https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead [https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead] Website @SarahHalstead [https://instagram.com/sarahhalstead] | sarahjhalstead.com [https://sarahjhalstead.com/] Rich IG @richchassler https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/ [https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/] FB @chasslerfans https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/ [https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/] X @richchassler https://x.com/richchassler [https://x.com/richchassler] Website richardchassler.com [https://richardchassler.com/] 🎧 Please rate & review the podcast on your favorite platform — it helps more than you know! Drinking During Business Hours Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinking-during-business-hours-with-sarah-halstead/id1273935631 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinking-during-business-hours-with-sarah-halstead/id1273935631] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EdszkVArwM4JvBBeLUL7T [https://open.spotify.com/show/3EdszkVArwM4JvBBeLUL7T]Email: drinkingduringbusinesshours@gmail.com Enjoyed the episode? Like, subscribe, and share it with a comic, actor, or podcast fan who'd appreciate a real conversation about stage time, social media, comedy hustle, and taking creative risks. #DrinkingDuringBusinessHours #ComedyPodcast #YouTubePodcast #SarahHalstead #RichChassler #StandUpComedy #SparklingWine #Champagne #PodcastEpisode #MarriedComedians #EntertainmentPodcast #ComedyStories #VideoPodcast #HollywoodComedy #WineTalk

Bob Kushell on The Simpsons, Stand Up, and Starting Over in Hollywood

Bob Kushell on The Simpsons, Stand Up, and Starting Over in Hollywood What happens when a veteran TV comedy writer steps away from the writers' room and starts over in stand-up? In this episode of Drinking During Business Hours, hosts Sarah Halstead and Rich Chasler sit down with legendary television writer, producer, showrunner, and comedian Bob Kushell for a funny, candid, and deeply personal conversation about comedy, Hollywood, reinvention, and finding your voice again. Bob Kushell shares stories from his incredible career writing and producing some of television's most iconic shows, including The Simpsons, Dream On, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Grounded for Life, Anger Management, The Muppets, and more. He opens up about the realities of TV writers' rooms, the pressure of writing comedy at the highest level, and why stand-up comedy has become the most authentic creative work of his life. Over a bottle of 2020 Cab Franc from Absolution Cellars, the conversation explores the changing culture of Hollywood, public setbacks, personal growth, healing through comedy, and the courage it takes to begin again. If you love comedy podcasts, stand-up comedy, TV writing, Hollywood stories, creative reinvention, and behind-the-scenes entertainment industry conversations, this episode is for you. Guest Info Bob Kushell is a veteran television writer, producer, and showrunner whose credits include Dream On, The Simpsons, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Grounded for Life, Anger Management, The Muppets, and the British comedy Way to Go. In this episode, Bob shares stories from his decades in television, talks about the changing culture of Hollywood, and explains why performing stand-up comedy full-time now feels like the most authentic work of his career. Guest Social Links Bob Kushell Instagram: @bob.kushell Drink of the Podcast 2020 Cab Franc, Absolution Cellars A Central Coast California Cab Franc with a story behind it, discovered by Sarah and Rich during a trip to Morro Bay. The hosts also shout out the winery's distinctive hand-painted labels and family-run feel. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and wine intro: Absolution Cellars Cab Franc 04:40 Introducing Bob Kushell 07:10 Why stand-up now feels like home 15:45 Bob's early writing life and first TV jobs 21:30 Dream On, The Simpsons, and 3rd Rock from the Sun 34:50 The joy of making his own work 38:15 Career fallout, writers' rooms, and changing Hollywood 59:20 Returning to stand-up after years away 1:01:45 Socials, upcoming shows, and wrap-up Host Links FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! Sarah IG @sarahhalstead https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en] FB @sarahjhalsteadcomic https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/ [https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/] X @sarahjhalstead https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead [https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead] Website @SarahHalstead [https://instagram.com/sarahhalstead] | sarahjhalstead.com [https://sarahjhalstead.com/] Rich IG @richchassler https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/ [https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/] FB @chasslerfans https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/ [https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/] X @richchassler https://x.com/richchassler [https://x.com/richchassler] Website richardchassler.com [https://richardchassler.com/] https://richardchassler.com/ 📧 drinkingduringbusinesshours@gmail.com 🎧 Please rate & review the podcast on your favorite platform — it helps more than you know! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with comics, creators, and entertainment industry insiders. Tell us in the comments: What was your favorite Bob Kushell moment from this episode? #DrinkingDuringBusinessHours #BobKushell #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #TVWriter #TheSimpsons #3rdRockFromTheSun #ComedyWriter #HollywoodStories #CreativeReinvention #SarahHalstead #RichChasler #WineAndComedy #ComedianInterview #PodcastShowNotes x