It's Not NOT A Meisner Podcast
Acting teacher & director Kevin Kittle, alongside his student Carson S. Davis, dive deep into the Sanford Meisner Acting Technique—while also exploring the wider landscape of life as a modern actor. Featuring candid conversations, practical insights, and interviews with renowned industry professionals. To have your question answered on the podcast, email us at: meisnerpodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
25 episodes
S2, EP09: Petey McGee
In the penultimate episode of Season 2, Kevin and Carson are joined by incredible actor Petey McGee (known for his recurring role as Salim Ashe Freeman on Power Book II: Ghost) for an inspiring and insightful conversation you won’t wan...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:13:58
S2, EP08: Danielle Liccardo
In Episode 08 of Season Two, Kevin and Carson welcome the ever-talented Danielle Liccardo to the podcast! 🎭An actress, movement specialist, intimacy coordinator, and teacher, Danielle shares her journey into the world of performan...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:06:09
S2, EP07: Barbara Marchant
In Episode 7 of Season 2, Kevin and Carson welcome the brilliant Meisner teacher Barbara Marchant to It's Not (NOT) A #MeisnerPodcast.Together, they dive deep into the legendary Second Year of Meisner training: breaking down the progress...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:22:06
S2, EP06: Puddles of Gasoline
💡In this week’s episode, Kevin and Carson (joined by our brilliant sound engineer Will Ehren) dive deep into Meisner’s concept of Implanted Meanings: what they are, how they work, and how actors can actually use them in their craft. We b...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:43
S2, EP05: Eliminate What It Isn't
After a month-long holiday hiatus, Kevin and Carson are back with Episode 5 of Season Two of It’s Not (NOT) A Meisner Podcast.In this episode, “Eliminate What It Isn’t!” they dig into Sanford Meisner’s true meaning of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:09
S2, EP04: Acting Is Fun Again!
🎙️ In EP04 of Season 2, acting teacher & director Kevin Kittle and his student Carson S. Davis dig into Meisner’s Opened-Up Activity; and why it can explode your spontaneity and specificity when you stop “performing” and start ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:05:50
S2, EP03: Emotional Preparation
In EP03 of Season 2, Kevin and Carson dive into Sanford Meisner’s sometimes elusive, always electric ⚡️ concept of Emotional Preparation. What is it really? Why does it matter? And why do so many actors twist thems...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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54:01
S2, EP02: The Actor's Own Soul
In the second episode of Season 2, Kevin & Carson kick off a multi-episode arc exploring the value of emotion for the actor — and why Acting is DOING, not EMOTING. 💥They dive deep into a powerful quote from Konstantin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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49:17
S2, EP01: Brandon Flynn
In our premiere episode of SEASON 2, Kevin & Carson welcome the great Brandon Flynn to It's Not (NOT) A Meisner Podcast, where they discuss Brandon's career, being a young actor in the digital age, and Greek mythology.BRANDON FLYN...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:10:27
EP10 (S1 Finale): Tell Me Something You Know
🎉 After 15 installments of diving deep into Sanford Meisner’s technique, Kevin Kittle & Carson S. Davis sit down to reflect on the first season of It’s Not NOT a Meisner Podcast and answer YOUR questions & comments sent in over...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:16:45
EP09, PT2: Kaley Cuoco
In EP09, PT2, the Golden Globe & Emmy-nominee, Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory, The Flight Attendant), joins Kevin & Carson for a conversation that’s funny, candid, and full of heart. ⭐Actors won’t want ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:04:55
EP09, PT1: Holding Space for Positive Choices
Kevin & Carson unpack what it really means for actors to make positive choices—not “good” in the moral sense, but choices that keep you open, available, and fully alive in the moment. 💡 Whether it’s in a scene, an exercise, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:13
EP08, PT2: ACT-ivity (*VISUAL DEMO ON YOUTUBE*)
In this visual follow-up to our Meisner "Independent Activity" breakdown, Kevin & Carson get out of the chairs and into the doing. Joined by actors Will Ehren, Camila Canó-Flaviá, and Ryann Meyers, we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:37
EP08, PT1: Always Be Doing
🎭🛠️ In Part 1 of EP08, Kevin and Carson unpack Sanford Meisner's Activity Exercise: what it is, why it matters, and how it's often misunderstood. This exercise isn’t about sitting around waiting to feel something — it’s about doing...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:02:35
EP07: Stephen Adly Guirgis
🎭 In EP07, Kevin & Carson sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright & actor Stephen Adly Guirgis. They talk about his rise with LAByrinth Theater Company, his legendary playwright/director collaboration with Philip Seymour Hoffman...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:00:29
EP06, PT2: Demystifying Meisner's Repetition (*VISUAL DEMO ON YOUTUBE*)
CLICK HERE TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE!In EP06 PT2, Kevin & Carson hold a visual demo 🎭 of Meisner's famous (or infamous) Repetition Exercise. 🎉 They invite actors CHARLOTTE FOUNTAIN...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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2:18
EP06, PT1: You're Wearing A Grey Shirt
In EP06 PT1, Kevin and Carson dive into the origin and theory behind Sanford Meisner’s landmark repetition exercise. 🔁 They explore how and why Meisner developed it, what sets it apart from other acting tech...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:08:05
EP05: We Respond To Letters
In EP05 of It's Not NOT A Meisner Podcast, Kevin & Carson open up the inbox and tackle your listener questions! 💌💭 From Suzuki 🦶 to Actioning techniques 🧠, those magical “aha” moments ✨, and what it really ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:11:19
EP04, PT2: Jasmine Carmichael
In this follow-up to last week’s episode on The Three C's, the wonderful Jasmine Carmichael joins Kevin & Carson for a deeper dive into what it really takes to become the artist you want to be in the modern age.In Part 2 of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:14:22
EP04, PT1: The Three C's
This week, Kevin and Carson break down the three essentials every young actor should have in their toolkit:Commitment 🎯 – Showing up fully, even when it’s hardConcentration 🧠 – Staying present in the moment...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:00:14
EP03, PT2: Eli Pauley
This week, Kevin and Carson dive even deeper with the radiant Eli Pauley 🌟—teacher, actor, director, and lifelong student of the craft. Eli opens up about chasing this art form with hunger, heart, and humor. In this interview you will hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:53
EP03, PT1: The Value of Theatre
Dive deep into the value of performance with Kevin Kittle and Carson S. Davis as they explore why theater is (arguably) humanity's most powerful art form:From cave paintings to modern stages, discover theater's ancient roots 🌟<...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:24
EP02, PT2: Tom Pelphrey
TOM PELPHREY (@tommypelphrey) is a powerhouse actor known for OZARK (Emmy nomination), BANSHEE, LOVE & DEATH, OUTER RANGE, A MAN IN FULL, and MANK. An @mgsarutgers alumnus trained in the Meisner technique, Tom’s stage credits include Broadw...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:14:55