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An Actor Despairs

Ryan M. Perez
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
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California
Drama School
Apples Never Fall
Skye P. Marshall
Dominic Burgess
Doctor Who
Covid-19 Pandemic
If You See Something
New York
Broadway
Adolescence
Music
NYU
Better Call Saul

An inside look at life in the television and film industry. Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he speaks with actors, directors, and artists more about how the industry works and how to not only survive but to thrive.

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Latest Episodes

Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Langley Kirkwood, known for Warrior, Banshee, Black Sails, and Generation Kill, to discuss his journey from growing up in apartheid-era Johannesburg to building an international acting career. T... more

Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Thomas Coombes as they discuss growing up in the U.K., discovering the arts at a young age, navigating drama school, and breaking into one of the world’s most competitive industries. Thomas reflects on the reali... more

Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Gretchen Mol as they discuss growing up in Connecticut, discovering acting, moving to New York, landing early roles in THE FUNERAL, DONNIE BRASCO, ROUNDERS, and SPIN CITY, and the lessons that shaped her career. Gr... more

Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Brian Geraghty, known for 1923, The Hurt Locker, Flight, and Jarhead, to discuss his journey from growing up in New Jersey to studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre and bui... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Coombes
British actor known for Boiling Point, Baby Reindeer, The Agency, Death Of England
Episode: Thomas Coombes
Gretchen Mol
Aktress known for Rounders, Boardwalk Empire, 310 to Yuma, and Horse Girls
Episode: Gretchen Mol
Brian Geraghty
Legendary actor known for work in Boardwalk Empire, The Hurt Locker, Jarhead, Sopranos, 1923
Actor
Episode: Brian Geraghty
Macon Blair
Actor, director, writer discussed in detail during interview
Episode: Macon Blair
David Denman
Actor known for The Office, Mad Men, Out Cold, and Mayor of Easttown
Episode: David Denman
Kevin Kane
Actor, writer, producer, and director
Episode: Kevin Kane
Matt Jones
Legendary actor known for Badger in Breaking Bad; actor in Shrinking, Bob Hearts Abishola, and more
Actor
Episode: Matt Jones
Brittany Allen
Actor and composer featured guest
Episode: Brittany Allen
Daniel Bessner
Professor and author focused on political economy and Hollywood
Author/Academia
Episode: Daniel Bessner Part 2

Host

Ryan M. Perez
Host of An Actor Despairs; conducts in-depth interviews with actors, writers, and industry professionals about life in film and television.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Matt Jones ep is awesome!

    Wow. I just listened to an episode that made me come here to rate and review this pod. I’m an actor so of course this is all interesting for me. Ryan has something. This is really, really good. I loved his advice at the end. F something isn’t good on tv don’t watch it. Make sure you’re watching good stuff! Because the powers that be will see that. Just such a great episode. You’re awesome Ryan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yiveee
    United States2 months ago
  • Something for everyone

    I get something out of every episode. I love the craft and I love hearing folks from all facets of this beautiful world, discuss their experience. But even people outside of film, tv, theater, etc., I think would benefit from listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VSCULLY
    United States3 months ago
  • Important

    This is a perspective we don’t hear enough off. It’s refreshing to hear what we all in the business know to be true. Acting professionally is beyond hard. If you don’t learn how to moderate your emotional reactions around it, if you don’t work on life alongside your art it becomes unbearable. This pod unpacks the trials and tribulations from artists and it’s helpful to know we’re not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuckielove69
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome podcast sky p Marshall

    That episode hit my soul

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lbaptis
    United States2 years ago
  • Top 5 Acting Podcasts

    This is easily one of the Top Podcasts About Acting. I’m always looking forward to another episode and with each guest there is so much knowledge and wisdom to be gained. Ryan is a great host and really leads the interviews in a way that is fun and exciting and his delivery toes the line between structure and spontaneity beautifully. Amazing Podcast!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdamJoelHuizenga
    United States2 years ago

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The show frequently highlights resilience, collaboration, and the realities of sustaining an acting career.
Audiences praise the host's honest, insightful interviews and ability to put guests at ease.
Listeners value practical, real-world advice that goes beyond hype in Hollywood.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gretchen Mol
Q: You mentioned a pivotal moment with Rounders and later experiences; how did you balance pursuing work with staying true to your artistic instincts?
She explains not being overly picky, prioritizing collaboration with great people, directors, and writers, and choosing roles that felt authentic to her, even when results weren't immediately successful.
Thomas Coombes
Q: What moments defined your breakout in television?
EastEnders was my first TV role after years of fringe work; a casting director workshop led to an audition that paid off, opening doors to other major credits like Save Me and Luther, which established me as a reliable character actor in high-profile projects.
Thomas Coombes
Q: How did you fund drama school and make that leap?
I applied for scholarships, wrote begging letters to industry figures, and received a life-changing £500 from Nigel Hawthorne that helped me afford drama school—an experience that underscored the value of support from established artists.
Thomas Coombes
Q: So where did you grow up?
I grew up in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, close to London, which exposed me early to a mix of local theatre and the big-city industry pull; it shaped my working-class background and his approach to craft.
Matt Jones
Q: What keeps acting meaningful to you now?
Jones discusses re-anchoring to family, collaboration, and meaningful on-set work, emphasizing that ongoing meaning comes from partners, honest work, and mutual support rather than fame alone.

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This show provides candid, in-depth conversations with actors, writers, casting directors, and industry professionals about life inside television and film. Across episodes, listeners hear firsthand accounts of career trajectories, the shifting economics of the industry, the rise of self-taping and remote casting, and strategies for sustaining a creative practice amid volatility. Guests often share practical lessons on resilience, networking, craft, and building autonomous projects, making the discussions valuable for actors aiming to navigate auditions, unions, funding, and opportunities in a fast-changing landscape. A notable strength is the host's ability to draw out personal anecdotes and actionable guidance from both rising talents and... more

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1. Thomas Coombes
2. Gretchen Mol
3. Brian Geraghty
4. Macon Blair
5. David Denman
6. Kevin Kane
7. Matt Jones
8. Brittany Allen

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