Two Unemployed Actors
What actually happens behind the scenes. Follow Max on his journey through auditions and projects across Commercials, Theatre, Voice Overs, TV, and Film.
Episodes
107 episodes
The Future of Acting: Michelle Danner on AI, Casting, and Directing A-Listers - Ep 108
🎬 How do you balance coaching A-list stars like Gerard Butler and Salma Hayek while directing Hollywood blockbusters? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, host Max Belmonte sits down with industry powerhouse Michelle Dan...
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Episode 108
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Helene Rousse Casting Director & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 107
In this episode, Max talks to Helene Rousse a Casting Director based in Canada with over 35 years of experience in the business. We talk about what the industry looks like in Canada, emerging trends in filmmaking such as verticals, and casting ...
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Episode 107
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Stop Being "Honest" and Start Winning: Ivana Chubbuck’s 12-Step Acting Technique - Ep 106
Ivana Chubbuck: The Secret Behind Hollywood’s Greatest Performances 🎭✨In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, we are joined by the legendary Ivana Chubbuck—founder of the Ivana Chubbuck Studio and the visionary creator of the world...
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Episode 106
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Its time for a Max Update - Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 105
It’s time for a Max update. Why the long break between Podcast episodes, how come I had to get a new agent, the focus for 2025 and a key lesson from last years Acting experience.
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Episode 105
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Screen Producers Australia & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 104
A conversation with SPA CEO Matthew DeanerWhat does SPA doWhat resources SPA offer to Producers chasing their first credit and tips and tricksCurrent issues and opportunities in the Australian industryWhy minimum Australian ...
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Episode 104
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Voice Over Casting Director Andy Roth & Two Unemployed Actors Episode 103
Max talks with LA Casting Director Andy Roth who specialises in Voice Over work.Andy Roth , LA Casting Director talks about how he started in Voice Over Casting, building his own Casting business and then Directing. Its not w...
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Episode 103
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Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 102 - Making Documentaries
Max talks with Director and Producer of the Documentary ‘The Promise’ Jye Currie They talk the challenges of Producing and Directing a DocumentaryAdvice for other creatives wanting to produce a DocumentaryThe balance ...
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Episode 102
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Acting Coach Terry Knickerbocker & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 101
Max talks with New York Acting Coach Terry Knickerbocker Terry established the ‘Terry Knickerbocker Studio’ in NYC and works with Actors like Daniel Craig, Michelle Williams, Sam Rockwell, Austin Butler, and Boyd Holbrook who plays ...
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Episode 101
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It's the 100th Episode!! Time for a look back at all the highlights...
It's the 100th EpisodeA time to look back on all the highlightsMax also updates us on whats the next project...
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Episode 100
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How to Stop Being a 'Struggling Actor' with Anthony Meindl – Ep 99
Are you feeling stuck in your creative journey or corporate career? In Episode 99 of Two Unemployed Actors, host Max sits down with the legendary Anthony Meindl—award-winning writer, director, and founder of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop (AMA...
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Episode 99
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Two Unemployed Actors and Actor Damien Strouthos - Episode 98
Max interviews Actor DAMIEN STROUTHOS - What is it like working with a great cast like Sam Niell, Marta Dusseldorp and Kate Mulvaney- How do you bring more to your character...
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Episode 98
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Actor Harriet Gordon – Anderson & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 97
Max interviews Actor Harriet Gordon – Anderson - Hamlet v the plague- From academic graduate to WAAPA- Navigating through the industry...
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Episode 97
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Two Unemployed Actors with Shane Withington - Episode 96
Max interviews Home & Away Actor Shane Withington- The great training ground that is working on set of Home & Away- How to set up for success on a television series
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Episode 96
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Working with Peter Jackson & Jane Campion: Miranda Harcourt Interview - Ep 95
🎬 Unlock the Secrets of World-Class Performance with Miranda HarcourtEver wondered how stars like Nicole Kidman deliver such breathtaking, authentic performances? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, we go behind the scenes w...
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Episode 95
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Dialect Coach Paige Walker & Two Unemployed Actors Episode 94
Max interviews Dialect Coach Paige WalkerWhat does it take to perfect an accent?The 3 things Aussie Actors are doing wrongThe difference between Stage and ScreenBeing audition readyEpisode Webpage: https://www.twoune...
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Episode 94
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What are Two Unemployed Actors Watching? Episode 93
What are Max & Sam watching?Listen now for some great recommendations.Max also reviews The Drovers Wife after attending an industry eventEpisode Webpage: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/whataretheywatchingepisode93
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Episode 93
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Writing for Actors with Chris Corbett & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 92
- In Australia you cant afford to write only in a specific genre- Advice for Actors who want to write- What the real police said about an episode of Cri...
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Episode 92
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Acting v Survival Job with Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 91
- Staying motivated- Its quality over quantity when we get to rehearse- Always make time to evaluate where you are in your Acting journey- ...
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Episode 91
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The Truth About Film vs TV Sets: Jordana Beatty's Industry Insights - Ep 90
Ever wondered what happens after the 'Not Bummer Summer'? ☀️ In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, we sit down with Jordana Beatty (Judy Moody herself!) to discuss her incredible journey from an 8-year-old breakout star to a seasoned...
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Episode 90
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Self Taping Tips with Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 89
Its all about auditions.As Actors now we have to get better at auditioning via a 'Self Tape'.Max and Sam share their tech setups, how they approach auditions as Actors, even how they edit and how self tapes is changing the Actor - Agent - Casti...
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Episode 89
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Getting an Agent with Mark Morrissey & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 88
- What does an Agent look for in an Actor- How have Showreels changed over the years and what stands out- The unique challenges of 50 worders-&nb...
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Episode 88
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Lets talk Comedy with Darren Gilshenan and Two Unemployed Actors – Episode 87
- How to approach comedy v drama- What mistakes are up & coming Actors making when attempting comedy- Comedy and Shakespeare- &n...
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Episode 87
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A lot can go wrong on set - Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 86
A lot can go wrong on set - Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 86- Max & Sam share their own on-set horror stories- They also react to other real stories from set
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Episode 86
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