Episode 15: Harrison Keen — Aussie Acting, Vertical Drama and Creative Chaos

Episode 15: Harrison Keen — Aussie Acting, Vertical Drama and Creative Chaos

Welcome to Episode 15 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About! 🎙️ This week’s guest is the incredibly talented Harrison Keen, an Australian actor working in the world of vertical drama and short form storytelling. Here’s how the show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversation. With Harrison, we dove into the fast-moving world of vertical series, the realities of acting in short form content, and what it’s like navigating the industry as an Aussie actor. Naturally, the conversation also spiralled into complete chaos along the way. ✨ Follow Harrison Keen on Instagram: @Harrison_Keen_ 🎧 Early access & behind-the-scenes extras: patreon.com/gemmawatchesstuff NEW EPISODES EVERY MONTH! 📲 Come hang out: • Twitter/X → x.com/gemmawatches • TikTok → tiktok.com/@gemmawatchesstuff • Instagram → instagram.com/gemmawatchesstuff

Episode 14: Imari Williams — Voice Acting and Unexpected Detours

Welcome to Episode 14 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About! 🎙️ This week’s guest is the incredible Imari Williams — a voice actor you might recognise from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Transformers: Rescue Bots. Here’s how the show works: every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan… just real conversation. My chat with Imari was such a fun mix of insight and chaos. We dove into the world of voice acting, the challenges that come with it, and what it really takes to bring characters to life… before getting very sidetracked talking about Christmas trees. ✨ Follow Imari Williams on Instagram: @imarispeaks 🎧 Early access & behind-the-scenes extras: patreon.com/gemmawatchesstuff NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! 📲 Come hang out: • Twitter/X → x.com/gemmawatches • TikTok → tiktok.com/@gemmawatchesstuff • Instagram → instagram.com/gemmawatchesstuff

Episode 13: RJ Hatanaka — Ball Boy to BAU

Welcome to Episode 13 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About! 🎙️ Actor RJ Hatanaka joins me for this episode. You’ll know him as Tyler Green on Criminal Minds: Evolution. If you’re new here, the premise is simple. Every guest sends me five possible topics and I don’t pick one until we start recording. No prep, no planning. Whatever happens next is the episode. RJ’s topic led us down a path through some of his earliest jobs, starting with working as a ball boy, and the different careers and experiences he had before acting became his full-time world. We also talk about the moment he landed the role of Tyler Green on Criminal Minds: Evolution and what that journey looked like from his side. It’s a really fun conversation about unexpected career paths, the long road to the industry, and a few classic podcast tangents along the way. ✨ Follow RJ Hatanaka on Instagram at @rjhatanaka 🎧 Early access and behind the scenes extras: patreon.com/gemmawatchesstuff NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! 📲 Come hang out: • Twitter/X x.com/gemmawatches • TikTok tiktok.com/@gemmawatchesstuff • Instagram instagram.com/gemmawatchesstuff

Episode 12: Tiffany Yvonne Cox — Words, Direction and Creative Chaos

Welcome to Episode 12 of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About! 🎙️ This week’s guest is the wonderful Tiffany Yvonne Cox, actor and creator you might recognise from Reasonable Doubt. Here’s how the show works. Every guest sends me five possible topics, and I do not choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan, just real conversation. With Tiffany, the conversation went in some really thoughtful directions. We talked about her Word of the Year and how choosing one word can help shape your focus for the year ahead, the launch of her new vertical series Unexpected Company, and a whole bunch of side quests in between. It is reflective, funny, and very on brand for this podcast. ✨ Follow Tiffany Yvonne Cox on Instagram at @tiffanyyvonnecox 🎧 Early access and behind the scenes extras: patreon.com/gemmawatchesstuff NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! 📲 Come hang out: • Twitter/X x.com/gemmawatches • TikTok tiktok.com/@gemmawatchesstuff • Instagram instagram.com/gemmawatchesstuff

Episode 11 (part 2): Kirsten Vangsness — From Criminal Minds to Sparkly Finds

Welcome to Episode 11 (Part 2) of I Don’t Know What We’re Talking About! 🎙️ The second half of our very special bonus episode. This week’s guest is the absolutely wonderful Kirsten Vangsness, who you’ll know and love as Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds. Here’s how the show works. Every guest sends me five possible topics, and I don’t choose one until we hit record. No prep, no plan, just real conversation. In Part 2, our conversation goes even deeper. We talk more about Kirsten’s relationship with Garcia, how her work and personal values have evolved over time, and what it means to keep choosing authenticity in a very public industry. It’s thoughtful, funny, and full of heart. ✨ Follow Kirsten Vangsness on Instagram: @kirstenvangsness 💛 Want access to Kirsten’s exclusive Q and A, including her answers to your questions and all things Criminal Minds Season 19? That bonus session is available for Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/gemmawatchesstuff. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK, with bonus surprises like this one. 📲 Come hang out: • Twitter/X → x.com/gemmawatches • TikTok → tiktok.com/@gemmawatchesstuff • Instagram → instagram.com/gemmawatchesstuff