The Actor's Agenda

Jack Innanen - Advocating For Yourself

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

Craig Archibald – The Actor’s Mindset

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

Michael Testa - Casting Directors Are Your Friends

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

Leslie Lluvet - Just Do It

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

August Maturo - Keeping it About the Art

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