Podcaster

Mo Brady - Broadway Actor/Podcaster Advocating and Supporting the Ensemblist Community

Co-creator of The Ensemblist podcast and blog shares his love of theater, especially for those out of the spotlight and in the ensemble. Mo Brady grew up building sets and imagining a life on the stage. After finally getting his Broadway debut, two other more personal roles came his way: husband and father. But he still manages to keep up the podcasting and working on the communications team at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. http://www.theensemblist.com/podcasts 
Don't forget to check out all the resources available to you through WINMI: resources.winmipodcast.com 
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Follow Mo: Instagram / Twitter 
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Music used in this episode: 
"Hill and Dale" and "Daydream" by Chad Crouch are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 
"Smooth Actor" by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Based on a work at http://soundofpicture.com. 

Seán Cullen - Stand-up Comedian and Actor on the Serious Business of Being Funny

Seán Cullen is a Canadian actor, voice artist and stand-up comedian, known for combining improvisation with mimicry and music. He joins me today to share his love of comedy and writing books for his children. But we also dive into the worries and frustrations that come from almost making it and how to bounce back from a canceled show or that inner voice saying we aren't good enough.
Follow Seán on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mrseancullen 
Listen to his podcast - http://www.theseanpod.com/ 
Watch some of his stand-up - https://youtu.be/jTG2Nfcwm6A 
Corky and the Juice Pigs sing "Eskimo" - https://youtu.be/CwO33oUawM8 
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Join the WINMI community by following on Instagram or Twitter (@winmipodcast) as well as reaching out to Patrick with any questions or comments: contact.winmipodcast.com
 
The time and expense needed to bring these guests and conversations to you each week is sometimes challenging but always rewarding. Please consider buying me a coffee to support this work that goes into each episode.
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Music in this episode:
"Whispers" by Hyson is licensed under a Attribution License.
"Mr. Sunny Face" by Wayne Jones.

Laziness - How Doing Less Can Bring More Success (Bite-Size Edition)

Overcome with laziness and procrastination, feeling unmotivated, stuck, and just can’t get started? Believe me, you are not alone. 
But there is hope when mired in such complacency. However, it may not be the solution you think it is. You and I were taught from an early age that we need to stay busy and keep moving. And while the intent behind those ideals was good, putting them into practice is neither easy nor always helpful. 
In this episode, I consider what we do as artists and the energy we expend to see if we can eliminate some actions, to see if laziness can be our guide to achieving a greater impact by doing less. This doesn't mean less is more. It means less can be better. 
Explore "laziness" in these articles:  - 7 Reasons Why Lazy People Are More Likely To Be Successful - Lifehack  - BEING LAZY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS - The Independent  - Science: Lazy people are likely to be smarter, more successful, and better employees. Who knew? - CNBC 
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May this podcast be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow. 
For further insights on the topics covered in this episode: https://twitter.com/winmipodcast/ 
Quotes and unreleased audio clips: https://www.instagram.com/winmipodcast/ 
Reach out to me with comments or questions: https://contact.winmipodcast.com 
WINMI is supported through kind donations of listeners like you: https://ko-fi.com/winmipodcast 
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Music in this episode: "Here" and "All Will See" by Hyson is licensed under a Attribution License. "Kitty In The Window" by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. (Based on a work at http://soundofpicture.com)

Social Distancing - A Special Coronavirus Conversation with Clayton Howe

Well, coronavirus is all people can talk about. It has completely changed our daily lives and interactions with others, especially in the world of theater. So I wanted to address it head on with friend-of-the-podcast Clayton Howe. We share how each of us lost our jobs and what we're doing now to keep going and make it through this extraordinary time in the world. 
I also give 5 ways we as artists can regain control during a very uncertain moment in our lives and careers: Commitment, Outside, Variety, Introspection, and Dreams. 
To follow Clayton and his podcast Entertainment(x): instagram.com/inclaynation & entertainmentx.podbean.com/ 
Articles mentioned in this episode: 
How stress influences disease - Science Daily
A Connecticut Theater Finds New Ways To Get Art To Audiences - WSHU
Getting At Least 7 Hours Of Sleep Helps Prevent Colds - NPR
How Coronavirus Impacts Broadway – Variety
How Coronavirus Shifted the World of Theater - The Guardian
Broadway Finds a Way for the Show to Go On - NBC News 
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May this podcast be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow.  For further insights (Twitter) and unreleased audio clips of today's interview (Instagram) be a part of the WINMI community on social media @winmipodcast. And you can always reach out to me on the website: contact.winmipodcast.com 
Lastly, this podcast is supported through kind donations of listeners like you by buying me a coffee. 
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Music used in this episode:
"March" by Kai Engel is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. 
"Jazz Brunch" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License. 

Dave Jackson - Hall of Fame Podcaster on How and Why Actors Should Start a Podcast

This is a special episode where someone I consider to be one of the best in podcasting joins the show to discuss what he's learned about this growing medium and how we as artists can use this as another outlet for our creativity.
Dave Jackson has been podcasting since April of 2005. His School of Podcasting has been downloaded nearly 2 million times, and he has helped hundreds of people launch podcasts. He was also inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame in 2018. And now he's here to help you!
Here are some of the people and items discussed in this episode:
The Audacity to Podcast - Another podcasting guru, Daniel J. Lewis, shares his findings on the state of this medium and the 800,000+ podcasts currently listed by Apple.
Ultimate Guide to Hosting and Guesting Podcast Interviews - More than any episode I've ever listened to, this one by Dave gives a helpful overview of the the nuts and bolts of creating the best interview-style podcast.
Building a Better Dave - The personal diary of Dave Jackson. Each short episode attempts to make you laugh, cry, think, groan, educate, or entertain.
Here's a list of Dave's other podcasts:
podcastreviewshow.com
podcastersroundtable.com
askthepodcastcoach.com
podcastrodeoshow.com
Connect with Dave: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
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I want this podcast (and especially this episode) to be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow. For insights and unreleased audio clips of today's interview, you can be a part of the WINMI community on Twitter and Instagram and you can always reach out to me directly at whyillnevermakeit@gmail.com Lastly, this podcast is supported through kind donations of listeners like you by buying me a coffee.

Megan Carver - Actress, Producer, Writer, and Filmmaker

Whether in life or her profession, Megan lives by three simple mottos...
Work Hard  •  Be Kind  •  Stay Classy  •
And it is these ideals that led her to turn a punch to the gut into another creative outlet for finding work and fulfilling her passion. She opens up about the tough road she faced coming to NYC from Oregon and what propelled her into a world on the page and behind the camera. She's got a lot of wisdom and insight to share today...this is a jam-packed episode!
Here are links to what she talked about today:
Blog Post - Megan first joined the WINMI community in April of 2019 with her own Why I'll Never Make It story.
Adventuress Films - Art is important and has the power to make us realize, on a deep level, that we’re not alone in the world. And we need that now more than ever.
Glasgow Lyman - her friend and former guest on the podcast, who spoke about the mental game of auditioning
Anthony Meindl - an LA-based Writer, Director, Teacher, and Founder of AMAW studios
Her social media - Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
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I want this podcast to be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow. For insights and unreleased audio clips of today's interview, you can be a part of the WINMI community on Twitter and Instagram (@winmipodcast) and you can always reach out to me on the website: contact.winmipodcast.com Lastly, this podcast is supported through kind donations of listeners like you by buying me a coffee.

Remy Germinario - Theater Actor Finding Another Stage with Improv and Stand-Up Comedy

I first met Remy Germinario while taking improv classes at Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC. He’s an actor as well as a comedian, and he shares how he got into stand-up and how we as creatives wear many hats and have to showcase many talents. 
 
It was a few months ago that I was at an audition and ran into Remy. It had been awhile since our UCB classes together, and we started talking about all the stand-up he’s been doing and it absolutely fascinated and surprised me as to what all actually goes into being a comedian. And it’s that conversation that inspired this episode. 
 
Remy says there's no reason to pigeon-hole ourselves as just an actor or dancer or director. We can do many things, and for our well-being we should pursue as many avenues as we can to not only feed our bank accounts but also to feed our souls by finding creative outlets for the kind of art we want to make.
 
In our conversation, Remy talked about...
Freemics - a comprehensive listing of comedy open mics across the East and West Coast.
Stand Up NY - opened its doors in 1986 and has since become one of New York City’s premiere comedy clubs.
Comedy Mob - over 60 comics compete for the winning title in this annual festival, where New York City's up and coming talent try to win over our panel of judges and the audience vote.
Social Media - Twitter & Instagram: @RemyGerminario
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I want this podcast to be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow.
 
For insights and motivations you can be a part of the WINMI community on Twitter and Instagram and you can always reach out to me on the website: contact.winmipodcast.com
 
Lastly, this podcast is supported through kind donations of listeners like you by buying me a coffee. 

A Look Back at 2019

Welcome to the 2nd Anniversary episode of the podcast! And what a year it has been!
We’ve had wonderful guests from actors and singers to stage managers and artistic directors. And this episode is a look back at some of the best moments from the past year as well as a look ahead to what’s in store for 2020.
 
There’s a mix of previous released conversations and new clips never heard before now. I share clips from the popular Audition Stories episode, and then I highlight and critique the very first episode of the year, which was not my best to say the least.
 
The guests featured during this anniversary: (click the name to go to their episode)
 
Lothair Eaton • Tony Howell • Misha Osherovich • Caroline Bowman • Bret Shuford • Maggie Bera • Ilana Levine • Sherryl-Lee Secomb • Amy Marie Stewart • Caitlin Kinnunen • Ben Davis
 
With a special appearance by Andre DeShields (on the Tony Awards). 
 
Check out these podcasts by… 
Maggie Bera -  ACTOR AESTHETIC
Ilana Levine - LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
 
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The time and expense needed to bring these guests and conversations to you each week is sometimes challenging but always rewarding. Please consider buying me a coffee to support this work that goes into each episode.
 
Join the WINMI community by following on Instagram or Twitter as well as reaching out to Patrick with any questions or comments: contact.winmipodcast.com
 
Your donation will go directly into the podcast, helping to grow the WINMI community and allowing me to do so with greater ease and effectiveness. I wouldn't be here without listeners like you, so your donations are greatly appreciated. All donors will be recognized in a future episode for their generosity.