That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
PodcastArtsPerforming ArtsEnglish

That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

by Alyshia Ochse

NewWEDNESDAY WISDOM: This Is Not a Co-StarOctober 21, 2026 · 7 min
Episodes
630
Released
weekly
Latest episode
Oct 21, 2026
WebsiteRSS feed

About the podcast

Film/Television Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Alyshia Ochse hosts an honest, humorous and inspirational podcast with your favorite on-screen storytellers and Hollywood influencers who reveal their most life changing audition tales as well as the survival skills they've collected along the way.

Episodes 630

  1. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: This Is Not a Co-Star

    7 minSeason 7Bonus

    In this episode, 23 years as a SAG-AFTRA member, and I'm watching eight-page, plot-driving roles get labeled "Large Co-star" by CBS, ABC, HBO, Netflix, and Apple — a mislabel that's the difference between …

    Show notes

    In this episode, 23 years as a SAG-AFTRA member, and I'm watching eight-page, plot-driving roles get labeled "Large Co-star" by CBS, ABC, HBO, Netflix, and Apple — a mislabel that's the difference between needing 23 TV bookings a year to qualify for health and pension versus needing 3. This week, I'm breaking down SAG's actual co-star definition, the pattern I'm seeing across every platform, and why it matters for every actor trying to build a real career.

    Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

    Connect with That One Audition:

    Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

    CREDITS:

    • Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  2. LUKE TENNIE: Don't Outsource Your Artistic Soul

    1 h 5 minSeason 7 · Episode 32

    Today we sit down with Luke Tennie — the Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, and Nickel Boys actor whose path to Hollywood began not in an acting class but on a football field, where being "too small" for the O-line …

    Show notes

    Today we sit down with Luke Tennie — the Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, and Nickel Boys actor whose path to Hollywood began not in an acting class but on a football field, where being "too small" for the O-line turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him.

    Luke takes us inside his jaw-dropping first week out of AMDA, when he pinned both Jumanji and Shock and Awe simultaneously — and chose Rob Reiner. He shares the hard-won lessons from the lulls between jobs, including two pilots he booked that never shot, why he slept on a rolled-up mattress topper until 2019 to protect his audition time, and how starting to write his own material completely changed what he books.

    Plus, a masterclass on self-tape strategy from the guy who literally taught audition technique back at his alma mater.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Luke Tennie right here.

    Credits:
    • Shrinking
    • Abbott Elementary
    • Nickel Boys
    • Players
    • On the Verge
    • Deadly Class
    • Shock and Awe
    • Snowfall
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  3. NATALIE MARTINEZ: The Tape They Never Saw

    47 minSeason 7 · Episode 31

    Today we're sitting down with the luminous Natalie Martinez, whose path to Hollywood started not in a classroom or on a stage — but at a mall in Miami, wearing a tank top and no bra, auditioning for Jennifer …

    Show notes

    Today we're sitting down with the luminous Natalie Martinez, whose path to Hollywood started not in a classroom or on a stage — but at a mall in Miami, wearing a tank top and no bra, auditioning for Jennifer Lopez on a $100 bet from her mom.

    From winning J.Lo's national model search to becoming one of television's most trusted leading ladies, Natalie has spent over two decades learning the craft entirely on the job. She shares what it was like to have Taylor Sheridan as her acting coach before he became a Hollywood powerhouse, how David Ayer had her and Michael Peña go on "mini dates" to build their chemistry for End of Watch, and why she credits Woody Harrelson for getting her cast in Brothers — even though the tape she submitted was never actually seen.

    It's one of the most jaw-dropping "what's meant for you will find you" stories we've ever heard on this show.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Natalie Martinez right here.

    Credits:
    • Brothers
    • Bad Monkey
    • Ordinary Joe
    • The Fugitive
    • APB
    • The Crossing
    • Kingdom
    • Secrets and Lies
    • Under the Dome
    • CSI: New York
    • Detroit 1-8-7
    • End of Watch
    • Death Race
    • Saints and Sinners
    • Fashion House
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  4. CHRISTOPHER THORNTON: The Actor Who Stayed

    1 h 7 minSeason 7 · Episode 30

    Christopher Thornton — actor, writer, teacher, and one of the most quietly extraordinary storytellers working in Hollywood today. His journey is not a straight line. It is a rock climbing accident that …

    Show notes

    Christopher Thornton — actor, writer, teacher, and one of the most quietly extraordinary storytellers working in Hollywood today.

    His journey is not a straight line. It is a rock climbing accident that fractured two vertebrae and left him in a wheelchair — and an agency that dropped him in a signed card from his hospital bed. It is a then-unknown Mark Ruffalo tricking him into performing Waiting for Godot five months later — and the Drama-Logue Award that changed everything.

    It is understudying the lead at the Mark Taper Forum with zero rehearsals and going on for a matinee AND an evening performance the same day. It is writing Sympathy for Delicious in 1997 and not shooting it until 2009. It is a Magnum P.I. surfboard scene he absolutely claimed he could handle. And it is thirty years of showing up — to the stage, to the room, to the tape, to the work — until Vice Principals, Magnum P.I., Lincoln Lawyer, and now The Pitt and Netflix's All the Sinners Bleed made the industry take notice.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Christopher Thornton right here.

    Credits:
    • The Pitt
    • Magnum P.I.
    • Vice Principals
    • Lincoln Lawyer
    • All the Sinners Bleed
    • Sympathy for Delicious
    • Waiting for Godot
    • Alias
    • Will & Grace
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  5. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: You're the Actor - Figure It Out!

    11 minSeason 7Bonus

    Cara Jade Myers asked Martin Scorsese how he wanted her to play Anna in Killers of the Flower Moon. He said — "You're the actor. Figure it out." And that single sentence gave her permission to know exactly what …

    Show notes

    Cara Jade Myers asked Martin Scorsese how he wanted her to play Anna in Killers of the Flower Moon. He said — "You're the actor. Figure it out." And that single sentence gave her permission to know exactly what to do. This week we unpack why the permission you've been waiting for has always been yours to give yourself — and why Cara's decision to stop waiting for the industry and start writing, producing, and creating her own opportunities is the most important career move any actor can make right now. Stop waiting. Start creating. Figure it out.

    Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

    Connect with That One Audition:

    Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

    CREDITS:

    • Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  6. CARA JADE MYERS: From Craft Services to Scorsese

    32 minSeason 7 · Episode 29

    Today we are sitting down with Cara Jade Myers — the Native American actress who spent ten years grinding through background work, PA gigs, and craft services before booking one of the most coveted roles in …

    Show notes

    Today we are sitting down with Cara Jade Myers — the Native American actress who spent ten years grinding through background work, PA gigs, and craft services before booking one of the most coveted roles in recent Hollywood history: Anna in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon.

    Cara takes us through the entire extraordinary journey — from auditioning for casting director Rene Haynes for years before getting noticed, to a nine-month process that ended in a Zoom call with Scorsese where she could only see his iconic eyebrows on screen. She shares what it was like working alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, the improvised flask moment that Scorsese immediately greenlit, and why the film's premiere on Hollywood Boulevard — during the strike — became one of the most bittersweet moments of her career.

    Plus — why writing, producing, and building her own creative projects out of sheer frustration has become the most powerful move she's ever made.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Cara Jade Myers right here.

    Credits:
    • Killers of the Flower Moon
    • This Is Us
    • Icefall
    • Day of Reckoning
    • How We Stand
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  7. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Misdirection on Tapes

    10 minSeason 7Bonus

    Okay. A LAMDA trained British actor who is also a fully practicing member of The Magic Circle walked into this week's episode and completely changed how I think about self tapes. Brendan Patricks — Downton …

    Show notes

    Okay. A LAMDA trained British actor who is also a fully practicing member of The Magic Circle walked into this week's episode and completely changed how I think about self tapes. Brendan Patricks — Downton Abbey, Rivals, Gentleman Jack — figured out that the same techniques magicians use to control where an audience looks apply directly to your tape. This week we break down the Miles Davis philosophy of treating every single take like a live performance — not a rehearsal for one — and the magic misdirection principles that put you in full control of where the casting director's eye goes from the first frame to the last.

    Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

    Connect with That One Audition:

    Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

    CREDITS:

    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  8. BRENDAN PATRICKS: Sleight of Hand in Self Tapes

    55 minSeason 7 · Episode 28

    Today, we're joined by Brendan Patricks, the British actor and close-up magician whose 20-plus-year career has taken him from the West End to acclaimed series like Downton Abbey, Rivals, and Gentleman Jack …

    Show notes

    Today, we're joined by Brendan Patricks, the British actor and close-up magician whose 20-plus-year career has taken him from the West End to acclaimed series like Downton Abbey, Rivals, and Gentleman Jack. Brendan shares how picking up his first deck of cards at 21, after his father gave him a tiny book of tricks, sparked a lifelong obsession with magic and ultimately transformed the way he approaches acting.

    In this episode, Brendan takes us behind the scenes of playing Evelyn Napier on Downton Abbey, including the nerve-wracking audition where he bluffed about knowing how to ride a horse. He also shares clever self-tape techniques he picked up while performing virtual magic shows over Zoom, stories from set with Toni Collette and Patrick Dempsey, and reveals how mastering sleight of hand, misdirection, and improvisation has shaped his work as an actor. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the surprising overlap between acting and illusion, and why sometimes the secret to a great performance is knowing exactly where you don't want the audience to look.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Brendan Patricks right here.

    Credits:

    • Rivals
    • Downton Abbey
    • Gentleman Jack
    • Outlander
    • Doctor Who
    • Bad Education
    • Grace
    • The Ghost Writer
    • Traitors
    • Resurrection
    • Breeders
    • Skins

    Guest Links:

    THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:

    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  9. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Chop Wood, Carry Water

    12 minSeason 7Bonus

    Cindy Busby spent two years in a career slump that almost broke her — and came back with a philosophy that changed everything. This week we get honest about the part nobody talks about: the hurt that lands in …

    Show notes

    Cindy Busby spent two years in a career slump that almost broke her — and came back with a philosophy that changed everything. This week we get honest about the part nobody talks about: the hurt that lands in your body even when your head knows casting is selection not rejection. We break down why you are never being evaluated on whether you are good enough — only on whether your piece fits the puzzle they are building today — and what chopping wood actually looks like when the silence feels deafening.

    Plus — Slaytember starts this week. Three weeks of grounded comedy work, real feedback, and a live chemistry mix and match session where you get a front row seat to watch the selection process happen in real time. Go listen to Cindy first — then come join us.

    Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

    Connect with That One Audition:

    Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

    CREDITS:

    • Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  10. CINDY BUSBY: Hold a Vision For Yourself

    1 h 10 minSeason 7 · Episode 27

    Today, we're stepping inside the audition room with Cindy Busby, an actress who has built an incredible two-decade career with more than 20 leading roles across film and television. From her breakout role as …

    Show notes

    Today, we're stepping inside the audition room with Cindy Busby, an actress who has built an incredible two-decade career with more than 20 leading roles across film and television. From her breakout role as Ashley Stanton on the beloved series Heartland, to starring in fan favorites like Unleashing Mr. Darcy and Royal Hearts, to her current series lead on When Hope Calls, Cindy knows what it takes to build a career with real staying power.

    In this episode, Cindy takes us all the way back to the theater school assignment that unexpectedly landed her first agent and a role on MTV's Undressed, and the nationwide search that changed her life when she booked Heartland. But she also gets candid about what happened when the momentum stopped, including a grueling two-year career slump that forced her to completely rethink her relationship with the business. Cindy shares how studying the Meisner technique, doing deep mindset work, and creating her own recovery rituals helped her rebuild her confidence, return to Heartland 11 years later, and ultimately step into a new chapter as the lead of When Hope Calls.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Cindy Busby right here.

    Credits:
    • When Hope Calls
    • Heartland
    • Date My Dad
    • The Big Year
    • When Calls the Heart
    • Cedar Cove
    • Royal Hearts
    • Supernatural
    • Psych
    • The L.A. Complex
    • The Vampire Diaries
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  11. BILL GLASS: Behind Progressive's Famous Mustache

    1 hSeason 7 · Episode 26

    Get ready for an incredibly fun and insightful episode as we sit down with the hilariously talented Bill Glass, the actor behind one of the most recognizable faces, and fake mustaches, on television as …

    Show notes

    Get ready for an incredibly fun and insightful episode as we sit down with the hilariously talented Bill Glass, the actor behind one of the most recognizable faces, and fake mustaches, on television as Progressive's legendary "Dr. Rick"!

    In this conversation, Bill takes us back to his Chicago roots and shares his journey from high school class clown who stumbled into improv to a true "lunch pail actor" who has spent 26 years building a successful career in Los Angeles. He also opens up about landing a recurring role alongside Ed Helms on Mike Schur's Rutherford Falls, and developing his "one for them, one for me" approach to auditioning. Bill gets real about navigating the politics of Hollywood, using improv to save the day on set, and why actors can't afford to sit around waiting for the traditional system to give them permission to work. Tune in for an inside look at how a series of intense auditions ultimately led to a life-changing "unicorn" commercial campaign and why Bill never treats a one-off role like it's just a one-off.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Bill Glass right here.

    Credits:
    • St. Denis Medical
    • Queenpins
    • Rutherford Falls
    • Fresh Off the Boat
    • The League
    • The Last Word
    • Justified
    • The Middle
    • Men at Work
    • Roswell
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  12. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Review the Game Tape

    15 minSeason 7Bonus

    Inspired by Michelle Lang's jaw-dropping creative renaissance — 80 million views, a Netflix directing credit, and a full career reinvention at 43 — this week we tackle the one practice every great athlete …

    Show notes

    Inspired by Michelle Lang's jaw-dropping creative renaissance — 80 million views, a Netflix directing credit, and a full career reinvention at 43 — this week we tackle the one practice every great athlete, musician, and director swears by that most actors completely avoid. Watching their own work. We break down the difference between self-criticism and self-study, the three questions to ask every single time you press play on your own tape, and why the actor who reviews consistently is always the actor who grows fastest.

    Plus — the Slaytember panel is coming into focus and we are revealing our first panelist: director Diego Velasco (This Fool, Orange is the New Black, Twenties). Three weeks of work. One panel. Real industry eyes on your best tape yet. Go listen to Michelle's full episode first — then come join us.

    Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

    Connect with That One Audition:

    Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

    CREDITS:

    • Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  13. MICHELLE LANG: Cheat Codes for Actors

    1 h 17 minSeason 7 · Episode 25

    Today, we are joined by the phenomenal multi-hyphenate Michelle Lang, who bypassed the traditional studio system to carve out an extraordinary career as an actress, stunt performer, producer, and director. In …

    Show notes

    Today, we are joined by the phenomenal multi-hyphenate Michelle Lang, who bypassed the traditional studio system to carve out an extraordinary career as an actress, stunt performer, producer, and director. In this episode, Michelle shares her invaluable "cheat codes" for navigating the industry, from her wild beginnings landing the role of Bruce Lee's wife to her self-taught journey into producing.

    She opens up about the raw reality of Hollywood's "barren peaks," the balancing act of motherhood and career, and her jaw-dropping creative renaissance at 43. Michelle reclaimed her confidence by throwing herself down stairs in glam dresses, ultimately reaching 80 million viral views, while also launching her podcast, Glitter Mouth. This is a master class in how to stop waiting to be chosen and start creating your own opportunities.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Michelle Lang right here.

    Credits:
    • The Legend of Bruce Lee
    • Everyone is Doing Great
    • World's End
    • Red Run Hand
    • Miss Arizona
    • Disaster Movie
    • Date Movie
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  14. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Stop Performing For The Camera

    11 minSeason 7Bonus

    Logan Marshall-Green said it took him over a decade to truly own himself in front of a camera — and he also said something that reframes why it takes so long for all of us: "You don't make art to impress. You …

    Show notes

    Logan Marshall-Green said it took him over a decade to truly own himself in front of a camera — and he also said something that reframes why it takes so long for all of us: "You don't make art to impress. You make art to unveil something about yourself." This week we break down the difference between performing AT the camera and letting it actually find you, why the gap between what you feel in a scene and what you see on your tape is not a flaw but the work itself, and how shifting from impressing to unveiling changes everything about the way you show up to every audition.

    Slaytember is here, and every session is a rep toward the most unveiled version of yourself on camera. Go listen to Logan's full episode first — then come join us.

    Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

    Connect with That One Audition:

    Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

    CREDITS:

    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  15. LOGAN MARSHALL-GREEN: The Walkaway Philosophy

    54 minSeason 7 · Episode 24

    Today, we're sitting down with powerhouse actor Logan Marshall-Green, who has spent decades carving out an extraordinary career from the stage to the screen. His story begins with famously turning down a role …

    Show notes

    Today, we're sitting down with powerhouse actor Logan Marshall-Green, who has spent decades carving out an extraordinary career from the stage to the screen. His story begins with famously turning down a role in Terminator 3 in order to finish his MFA. In this episode, Logan takes us through his raw and honest journey, from battling intense imposter syndrome on the set of Ridley Scott's Prometheus to eventually finding his camera "sea legs" and learning to trust himself on screen. We dive into what it was like to get into an unscripted, physical scrap with Richard Gere in Brooklyn's Finest, direct the legendary Ethan Hawke in Adopt a Highway, share the screen with Al Pacino in Killing Castro, and step onto the epic scale of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Plus, Logan shares his invaluable "walkaway" audition philosophy: a mindset that teaches artists how to let go, trust the work they've done, and keep moving forward.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Logan Marshall-Green right here.

    Credits:
    • The Odyssey
    • Marshals
    • Killing Castro
    • Spider-Man: Homecoming
    • And Just Like That...
    • Big Sky
    • When They See Us
    • Devil
    • The Sound and the Fury
    • Prometheus
    • The Invitation
    • The O.C.
    • 24
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  16. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Slaying Your Tapes

    10 minSeason 7Bonus

    In this episode, what does casting look for when you are self-taping? This week's Wednesday Wisdom is a look inside Slaytember 2026, a three-week live casting class from Anna LaMadrid (HBO's The Rehearsal) and …

    Show notes

    In this episode, what does casting look for when you are self-taping?

    This week's Wednesday Wisdom is a look inside Slaytember 2026, a three-week live casting class from Anna LaMadrid (HBO's The Rehearsal) and Alyshia Ochse (HBO's True Detective) that walks actors through a full TV pilot audition process — self-tape submission, a Zoom callback, and a live chemistry read with working casting professionals, including confirmed guest Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington. We get to SEE what casting is actually looking for when they hit play on a self-tape.

    Sept 24 – Oct 8, 2026 | Thursdays, 11am–1:30pm PT | More info: thebridgeforactors.com/courses/slaytember2026

    Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

    Connect with That One Audition:

    Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

    CREDITS:

    • Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  17. ALEX BONIFER: Yes And-ing Yourself

    1 h 10 minSeason 7 · Episode 23

    Today's guest, Alex Bonifer, has taken a decidedly unconventional route to becoming a standout in some of television's most unique comedies. A summer improv class, forced upon him by his father, set him on a …

    Show notes

    Today's guest, Alex Bonifer, has taken a decidedly unconventional route to becoming a standout in some of television's most unique comedies. A summer improv class, forced upon him by his father, set him on a twelve-year journey through legendary comedy institutions including iO West, UCB, and The Groundlings. Alex went from working as a furniture salesman and Uber driver to becoming a series regular, landing memorable roles in Superstore, Kevin Can F**k Himself, and most recently Jury Duty. Along the way, he developed a philosophy of taking the "big swing" while "caring but not giving a shit" about the outcome. Alex gets candid about the grit, rejection, and persistence it took to get there, the physical secrets behind his character work, and how he stayed in character for his entire audition for "Dougie Jr."

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Alex Bonifer right here.

    Credits:
    • Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
    • Kevin Can F**k Himself
    • Superstore
    • No Good Deed
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  18. RERUN | Jason Momoa: A Man That Does It All

    17 minSeason 7Bonus

    Jason Momoa was the FIRST one to audition for GAME OF THRONES and the LAST one cast a year later. His cousin's impact on his life helped him make a strong choice that ultimately landed him the role. But it took …

    Show notes

    Jason Momoa was the FIRST one to audition for GAME OF THRONES and the LAST one cast a year later. His cousin's impact on his life helped him make a strong choice that ultimately landed him the role. But it took him a few years and a couple of classes to trust his instinctive strong choices and learn how to "audition." BAYWATCH discovered him in his native home of Hawaii among a 1,300-person cattle call. Jason responded to a radio call announcing the audition that would pay him more than the daily rate of folding T-shirts at the family-owned surf shop. Jason's unique look has always made him a different choice, but also made opportunities few and far between. So Jason, with many of his close friends, formed the production company Pride of Gypsies, which has made Jason into an all-around filmmaker — writing, producing, directing and acting.

    Forever remembered for his unforgettable role as Drogo in Game of Thrones, Jason has since become a global star as Aquaman in the DC universe, Duncan Idaho in Dune, and the lead in Apple TV+'s See. He's also stepped further behind the camera, creating and starring in his passion project Chief of War, and appeared in A Minecraft Movie, The Fall Guy, and his travel/design series On the Roam.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jason Momoa right here.

    Credits:
    • Dune
    • Supergirl
    • A Minecraft Movie
    • Aquaman
    • Game of Thrones
    • The Wrecking Crew
    • Chief of War
    • The Fall Guy
    • On the Roam
    • See
    • Sweet Girl
    • Justice League
    • Road to Paloma
    • Baywatch
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  19. RERUN | Michelle Monaghan: From a Town of 700 to America's IT Girl

    57 minSeason 7Bonus

    With thick skin, an optimist's heart and a realist's mind, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan tells us how being championed by her parents in a town of 700, mentored by Frances McDormand in North Country, and …

    Show notes

    With thick skin, an optimist's heart and a realist's mind, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan tells us how being championed by her parents in a town of 700, mentored by Frances McDormand in North Country, and ending up on Constantine's cutting room floor gave her the courage, confidence and opportunity to make every mission… possible.

    Michelle Monaghan is a Golden Globe nominated actress with over two decades of experience in this industry. Her roles in television and film are as diverse as they are challenging and powerful to watch. She is best known for her work as Harmony Faith Lane in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer; her recurring role as Julia Meade-Hunt in J.J. Abrams' massive hit Mission: Impossible series, starring Tom Cruise; and her role as Angie Gennaro in Ben Affleck's Academy Award nominated Gone Baby Gone. Michelle is additionally known for her film performances in Source Code, Trucker, North Country, The Heartbreak Kid, and The Bourne Supremacy. She starred in the Hulu series The Path as Sarah Lane with Aaron Paul and Hugh Dancy, and the critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe nominated True Detective as Maggie Hart.

    More recently, she's been seen in HBO's The White Lotus, Apple TV+'s Your Friends & Neighbors, and Bad Monkey. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Michelle Monaghan right here.

    Credits:
    • White Lotus
    • True Detective
    • Your Friends & Neighbors
    • Gone Baby Gone
    • Bad Monkey
    • Mission Impossible
    • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
    • The Path
    • The Heartbreak Kid
    • North Country
    • Mr. & Mrs. Smith
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  20. RERUN | Steve Howey: He Shocks Himself Into Booking Roles — Literally 😱

    18 min

    From High Potential and The Lincoln Lawyer to nuanced and honest portrayals of fatherhood-gone-wild across Showtime's EMMY® Award-nominated series SHAMELESS and palpable intensity on the likes of SONS OF …

    Show notes

    From High Potential and The Lincoln Lawyer to nuanced and honest portrayals of fatherhood-gone-wild across Showtime's EMMY® Award-nominated series SHAMELESS and palpable intensity on the likes of SONS OF ANARCHY, Steve Howey reflects a classic masculinity on-screen equally steeped in humor and heart. That timeless leading man spark and quiet strength remain signatures of the acclaimed actor, writer, producer, and entrepreneur. Achieving a basketball scholarship to junior college in Colorado, he played two seasons before pursuing his calling as an actor. He would go from SOMETHING BORROWED alongside Kate Hudson, John Krasinski, and Ginnifer Goodwin to BRIDE WARS where he re-teamed with Hudson, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Pratt, to SUPERCROSS, LOSING CONTROL, UNLEASHED, IN YOUR EYES, and SEE YOU IN VALHALLA.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Steve Howey right here.

    Credits:
    • High Potential
    • Off Campus
    • Lincoln Lawyer
    • Ransom Canyon
    • Reba
    • Shameless
    • Dead to Me
    • Seal Team
    • Bride Wars
    • Sons of Anarchy
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  21. RERUN | Michael Urie: Before SHRINKING

    1 h 12 minSeason 7Bonus

    Before his role on Apple TV+'s hit comedy "Shrinking," Michael Urie was a native Texan active in Speech & Drama all through high school. He trained in theatre studies at Collin County Community College before …

    Show notes

    Before his role on Apple TV+'s hit comedy "Shrinking," Michael Urie was a native Texan active in Speech & Drama all through high school. He trained in theatre studies at Collin County Community College before being accepted at the Juilliard School, where he was the recipient of the John Houseman prize for excellence in classical theater. In 2006, Urie joined the cast of ABC's dramedy UGLY BETTY, appearing as Marc St. James, the assistant of Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams). Twice he and the cast were nominated for Screen Actors Guild awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Urie has also appeared regularly on other hit shows such as YOUNGER, PARTNERS, THE GOOD WIFE, and THE GOOD FIGHT.

    He's returned often to his theater roots, making a Broadway debut in the second revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. His performance in the one-man show BUYER & CELLAR won him a Clarence Derwent Award and Drama Desk Award. Additional theater credits include TORCH SONG on Broadway, THE TEMPERAMENTALS, and HAMLET with the Shakespeare Theatre Company.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Michael Urie right here.

    Credits:
    • Shrinking
    • Ugly Betty
    • Elsbeth
    • Jersey Boys Live
    • The Good Wife
    • What's Your Emergency
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  22. RERUN | Sarah Drew: Champagne Celebrations

    1 h 5 minSeason 7Bonus

    Multi-hyphenate actor, producer, writer, and director, Sarah Drew is best known for playing 'Dr. April Kepner' for nine seasons on the hit ABC series "Grey's Anatomy" and Hannah Rogers in Warner Bros' …

    Show notes

    Multi-hyphenate actor, producer, writer, and director, Sarah Drew is best known for playing 'Dr. April Kepner' for nine seasons on the hit ABC series "Grey's Anatomy" and Hannah Rogers in Warner Bros' "Everwood". Her recent TV credits include Freeform's hit series "Cruel Summer" which was the recipient of the Hollywood Critics Association Award for Best Cable Drama Series, and the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series "Amber Brown," written, directed and produced by Bonnie Hunt. Sarah released four films in 2023, producing and starring in Lifetime's "The Girl Who Caught a Killer", Sony Affirm's "Birthright Outlaw", and starring in Hallmark's "Guiding Emily". "A Cowboy Christmas Romance" marks Sarah's second feature film that she's written and executive produced for Lifetime, in 2022, Sarah produced and starred in her writing debut "Reindeer Games Homecoming" as part of Lifetime's holiday slate.

    Sarah made her directorial debut in "Grey's Anatomy: B-Team the Webisodes" which was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards for an Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. She recently directed a radio play for LA Theater Works called "Fever Syndrome" which is set to be released later this year. In film, some notable projects include her debut in Columbia Picture's "Radio" alongside Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding Jr., as well as the lead in the hit Sony comedy "Moms' Night Out" alongside Patricia Heaton and Sean Astin. In 2022, she received a Canadian Screen Award Nomination for her lead role in Lifetime's "Stolen By Their Father". She began producing with Provident Films' "Indivisible," in which she starred alongside Tia Mowry.

    Sarah got her start in the arts at a young age before booking the lead role of the critically acclaimed production of Romeo and Juliet at McCarter Theatre Center, an award winning regional theater, in her fourth year of university. The opportunity catapulted her career, opening doors thanks to rave reviews by critics. She went on to make her Broadway debut in Vincent and Brixton, a classic play based on Vincent van Gogh, at the Lincoln Center Theater, then London's West End, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in television and film.

    From stage to screen, Sarah emphasizes the importance of leading with your strengths by sharing a story of how a last-minute gut decision to perform a monologue instead of a musical number at a casting director workshop launched her career. You won't want to miss this episode as Sarah discusses how she approaches text, what makes for a dynamic self-tape, and the love she's found for producing, writing and directing. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Sarah Drew right here.

    Credits:
    • The Stars Between Us
    • Mistletoe Murders
    • Grey's Anatomy
    • Birthright Outlaw
    • Guiding Emily
    • How She Caught a Killer
    • Reindeer Games Homecoming
    • Cruel Summer
    • Glee
    • Everwood
    • Mad Men
    • Amber Brown
    • Private Practice
    • Mom's Night Out
    • Radio
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  23. RERUN | Tom Pelphrey: Master Work at PLAY

    54 minSeason 7Bonus

    Tom was born and raised in New Jersey. He grew up in the town of Howell, where he attended the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Howell High School. Upon graduation, he attended Mason Gross School of the Arts …

    Show notes

    Tom was born and raised in New Jersey. He grew up in the town of Howell, where he attended the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Howell High School. Upon graduation, he attended Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University (obtaining a BFA in acting), where he also had the opportunity to study Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre in London, England. Tom's first professional job was on the long-running CBS daytime show Guiding Light. During the two and a half years he was on the show, he was nominated for four consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards, winning twice (in 2006 and 2008). Having worked in theater, television, and independent film, he eventually became a series regular on the hit Cinemax show Banshee, playing former neo-Nazi Kurt Bunker.

    Tom is a founding member and the current Artistic Director of the Apothecary Theatre Company—a NYC-based non-profit that develops and produces world premieres of new plays by up-and-coming playwrights. He made his Broadway debut in 2012 as Judy Garland's last husband, Mickey Deans, in the critically acclaimed End of the Rainbow, directed by Tony Award Winner Terry Johnson. Since his breakout in Ozark and David Fincher's Mank, he has gone on to star in Outer Range, Love and Death, She Said, and HBO's Task.

    Considering that this interview was done via Zoom (a TOA first), as a means of moving forward in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is befitting that this episode of That One Audition retells the stories of adaptation and triumph that landed Tom Pelphrey right here.

    Credits:
    • Task
    • Ozark
    • Banshee
    • Outer Range
    • Mank
    • Love and Death
    • She Said
    • Iron Fist
    • Guiding Light
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  24. RERUN | Monica Barbaro: Never Stop Being A Student

    1 h 10 minSeason 7Bonus

    Monica Barbaro can soon be seen starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Netflix's global spy-adventure/comedy series, FUBAR, out May 25th. The duo play a father and daughter who, after learning the other has …

    Show notes

    Monica Barbaro can soon be seen starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Netflix's global spy-adventure/comedy series, FUBAR, out May 25th. The duo play a father and daughter who, after learning the other has secretly been working as a CIA operative for years, are forced to team up and tackle some difficult family dynamics.

    Barbaro recently gained recognition for her role as 'Phoenix' in Paramount's blockbuster sequel, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, which was awarded Best Picture by the National Board of Review and nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture.

    She also recently starred in Ricky D'Ambrose's critically-acclaimed drama, THE CATHEDRAL, which premiered at the 2021 Venice Film Festival and later went on to claim the John Cassavetes Award at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

    In today's episode, Monica discusses the benefits of starting a career in a smaller market, how to navigate director meetings, and reminds listeners that as actors, our learning is never done. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Monica Barbaro right here.

    Credits:
    • A Complete Unknown
    • Crime 101
    • FUBAR
    • Top Gun: Maverick
    • Splitting Up Together
    • The Good Cop
    • UnREAL
    • The Cathedral
    • Stumptown
    • Chicago P.D.
    • Chicago Justice
    • At Midnight
    • Hawaii Five-0
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  25. RERUN | Patrick Adams: Navigating the Changing Waves of Your Career

    1 h 14 minSeason 7Bonus

    For seven seasons Patrick J. Adams has charmed audiences worldwide, as Mike Ross in USA's hit drama, "Suits," a role which garnered him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in the category of Outstanding …

    Show notes

    For seven seasons Patrick J. Adams has charmed audiences worldwide, as Mike Ross in USA's hit drama, "Suits," a role which garnered him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. Adams took on the role of Major John Glenn in the Nat Geo/Disney + original series, "The Right Stuff."

    With Zoe Saldana & Jason Isaacs, Adams starred in the 2014 television miniseries "Rosemary's Baby" directed by Agnieska Holland. Additional television credits include Michael Mann and David Milch's acclaimed series "Luck" opposite Dustin Hoffman and Michael Gambon, season two of the hit series "Orphan Black" opposite Tatiana Maslany, "Lost," "Friday Night Lights," "Pretty Little Liars," "N.C.I.S.," "Lie To Me" and "Flash Forward." Additionally, Adams starred in indie films such as, "The Waterhole," 2009 Slamdance entry "Weather Girl," "6 Month Rule" directed by Blayne Weaver and "Car Dogs" opposite Academy Award winning actress Octavia Spencer.

    He is a member of the Ojai Playwrights Conference, starring in new works by established and developing playwrights.

    Credits:
    • Suits
    • Plan B
    • The Swearing Jar
    • A League of Their Own
    • Sneaky Pete
    • The Right Stuff
    • Rosemary's Baby
    • Luck
    • Pretty Little Liars
    • Flashforward
    • Friday Night Lights
    • Old School
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  26. ABUBAKAR SALIM: Trusting His Instinct Booked Ridley Scott

    1 h 8 minSeason 7 · Episode 22

    Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Abubakar Salim, an actor who at just 16, gave himself a life-altering ultimatum: break into the National Youth Theatre or join the Army. From that high-stakes …

    Show notes

    Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Abubakar Salim, an actor who at just 16, gave himself a life-altering ultimatum: break into the National Youth Theatre or join the Army. From that high-stakes beginning, Abubakar has navigated the industry by constantly chasing the raw, unpolished instinct of his younger self. He shares how this philosophy carried him through a grueling nine-round audition process for Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves and eventually into the world of House of the Dragon. We explore how he transitioned from a "performer for hire" to a visionary storyteller by founding Surgent Studios, where he now creates video games like Tales of Kenzera: ZAU to process deeply personal themes of grief and loss. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about the power of "just being," the importance of kindness in a brutal industry, and why the most successful auditions are often the ones where you stop trying to have a plan and start seeking discovery.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Abubakar Salim right here.

    Credits:
    • House of the Dragon
    • First Day on Earth
    • Assassin's Creed: Origins
    • Raised by Wolves
    • Napoleon
    • Black Mirror
    • PH-1
    • Informer
    • Jamestown
    • 24: Live Another Day
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  27. JONNY COYNE: The Resilience Behind Hollywood's Favorite Villain

    60 minSeason 7 · Episode 21

    Today we're diving into the incredible journey of Johnny Coyne, an actor who traveled from the rugged mountains of Cyprus to the legendary sets of the Star Wars universe. Known for his "great face" and iconic …

    Show notes

    Today we're diving into the incredible journey of Johnny Coyne, an actor who traveled from the rugged mountains of Cyprus to the legendary sets of the Star Wars universe. Known for his "great face" and iconic turns as authoritarian villains in The Blacklist, Preacher, and Alcatraz, Johnny pulls back the curtain on the "panic" and imposter syndrome that still fuel his craft today. We explore how a RADA-trained talent who once packed shelves at Toys "R" Us transitioned from "unconsciously unskilled" to landing direct offers from Jon Favreau and sharing the screen with legends like Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Whether he's a mysterious warden or finding the vulnerable lost boy inside a master villain, Johnny's story is a raw, hilarious, and inspiring masterclass in resilience and the power of simply keeping the motor going.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jonny Coyne right here.

    Credits:
    • Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
    • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
    • Alcatraz
    • The Blacklist
    • For All Mankind
    • The Hangover Part III
    • Gangster Squad
    • Nightcrawler
    • The Family Plan
    • MOM
    • Preacher
    • The Toxic Avenger
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  28. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Write Your Way In — Why Creating Your Own Content Is the New Audition

    10 minSeason 7Bonus

    Dan Perrault was sharing a bedroom with four other guys in Los Angeles when he decided to stop waiting for the industry to hand him an invitation — and start writing his own. This week, inspired by the …

    Show notes

    Dan Perrault was sharing a bedroom with four other guys in Los Angeles when he decided to stop waiting for the industry to hand him an invitation — and start writing his own. This week, inspired by the co-creator of American Vandal and Peabody Award winner, we're breaking down why creating your own content is no longer a backup plan — it's THE plan. We talk about what Dan's YouTube-to-Netflix pipeline really teaches us about getting yourself on camera without permission, why original content stops you from projecting what they want and starts showing them exactly who you are, and the one-page challenge that could start opening doors you've been waiting on for years. Stop waiting for the invitation. Write your own.

    Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

    Connect with That One Audition:

    Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

    CREDITS:

    • Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  29. DAN PERRAULT: Writing Your Way In

    1 h 1 minSeason 7 · Episode 20

    How do you go from sharing a cramped Los Angeles bedroom with four other guys to landing a full series order from Netflix off a single pitch? In today's episode, we sit down with Dan Perrault, the visionary …

    Show notes

    How do you go from sharing a cramped Los Angeles bedroom with four other guys to landing a full series order from Netflix off a single pitch? In today's episode, we sit down with Dan Perrault, the visionary co-creator of the hit mockumentary American Vandal and the series Players, to explore his incredible journey from producing viral YouTube sketches to becoming a major showrunner and actor. Dan pulls back the curtain on the "streaming gold rush" that launched his career, the high-stakes crunch to flesh out a season-long arc in just two weeks, and his fascinating experiences acting opposite Hollywood icons like Jamie Foxx and Mark Ruffalo. From mastering the technical art of self-taping to why a failed pilot script is actually a powerful tool for growth, Dan offers a candid and inspiring look at how to write your own path in an industry that rarely hands out invitations. Tune in to discover how a DIY spirit and a parody about high school graffiti turned into a global phenomenon.

    These are unforgettable stories that landed Dan Perrault right here.

    Credits:
    • American Vandal
    • Jury Duty: Company Retreat
    • The Residence
    • Players
    • Strays
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

  30. MARGOT BINGHAM: Befriending the Jitters

    1 h 9 minSeason 7 · Episode 19

    From the streets of Pittsburgh to the high-stakes stages of Broadway and HBO, join us for an electrifying look into the career of Margot Bingham. Margot shares the raw story of moving to New York City with a …

    Show notes

    From the streets of Pittsburgh to the high-stakes stages of Broadway and HBO, join us for an electrifying look into the career of Margot Bingham. Margot shares the raw story of moving to New York City with a 12-month ultimatum from her parents, only to beat the odds by becoming the only person booked from an open call of 5,000 hopefuls for Rent. We'll dive deep into her breakout role as a singer and actor on Boardwalk Empire, her experience working with the legendary Spike Lee on She's Gotta Have It, and her recent work on the upcoming series Watson. Beyond the credits, Margot gets incredibly candid about battling stage fright, navigating the "toxic" side of major talent agencies, and why she views show business as a product-driven industry that requires a "mama bear" spirit to survive.

    These are the unforgettable stories that landed Margot Bingham right here.

    Credits:
    • The Walking Dead
    • Watson
    • New Amsterdam
    • Boardwalk Empire
    • Lawmen: Bass Reeves
    • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
    • She's Gotta Have It
    • Queen Sugar
    • Barbership: The Next Cut
    • Blue Bloods
    Guest Links: THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

    For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

    EPISODE CREDITS:
    • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
    • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
    • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
    • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

These are the latest 100 of 630 episodes. You’ll find older episodes in the podcast’s feed.

Similar podcasts

More Arts podcasts