Focal Point
Conversations with artists across all industries, taking a deep dive into the nuances, techniques, and philosophies of society's talent.
Podcasting since 2024 • 66 episodes
Focal Point
Latest Episodes
Professionalism When Your Director Wants 20 Takes #66 Actor Bill Houskeeper
In this episode, Bill talks honestly about what it takes to stay employable in a shifting industry and the aftermath of the LA fires.We get specific about the working actor’s toolbox, headshots, reels, and relationships with cr...
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Working for a Casting Agency Taught me This #65 Actress Katie Kinman
A single detour can change everything. When actress Katie Kinman walked into a new studio in Lexington, a chance encounter with a former agent leading to her role in 2025's Dead Man’s Wire and her red carpet momen...
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I Ran SNAPCHAT's Story #64 Writer Jon Thompson
Two worlds collide as Jon—marketer, longtime curator of Snapchat Stories shares how mobile-first storytelling, research-driven writing, and emerging tech all coexist in one creative life. We talk about the behind-the-scenes discipline of sha...
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What NOT to do in a Self-Tape Audition #63 Actress Olivia Dennis
Olivia Dennis nearly quit acting once but now she’s all in. In this episode we break down the realities of acting for camera: unlearning stage habits, scaling performances, and her technique of the “moment before” to bring auditions to life....
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