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An Actor Despairs

Ryan M. Perez
Acting
Los Angeles
Theater
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Hollywood
California
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Skye P. Marshall
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Dominic Burgess
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New York
Broadway
Adolescence
Music
NYU
Better Call Saul
Liverpool

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

Part 1 of 2: Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with Daniel Bessner, college professor and host of American Prestige, to discuss his upbringing in New York, academic journey into U.S. foreign policy and democracy, and his analysis of how en... more

Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Ivana Miličević, known for Banshee, Seinfeld, and Casino Royale, to discuss her journey from immigrating from Bosnia to building a decades-long career in Hollywood, her transition from modeling ... more

Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eric Lange, known for The West Wing and Escape at Dannemora, to discuss his journey from Ohio to Hollywood, his eight-year struggle before landing his breakthrough role, the transformative exper... more

Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eva De Dominici, known for The Cleaning Lady and Balls Up, to discuss her journey from Buenos Aires to Hollywood, starting her career at age five in Argentina and breaking out on Chiquititas, mo... more

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Recent Guests

Ivana Miličević
Actress known for Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky, Power, Banshee, The 100, Casino Royale, Love Actually
Episode: Ivana Miličević
Eric Lange
Actor known for Lost, Escape at Dannemora, Narcos, Perry Mason
Episode: Eric Lange
Eva De Dominici
Actor known for The Cleaning Lady, Balls Up, and Latin language projects
Actor
Episode: Eva De Dominici
Happy Anderson
Actor known for Mindhunter, The Knick, Sparrow Creek
Actor
Episode: Happy Anderson
Jessica Sherman
Casting Director, Tipsy Casting
Tipsy Casting
Episode: Jessica Sherman and Jennifer Presser AKA Tipsy Casting
Jenn Presser
Casting Director, Tipsy Casting
Tipsy Casting
Episode: Jessica Sherman and Jennifer Presser AKA Tipsy Casting
Luke Barnett
Actor, writer, producer known for Faith Based, The Crossing Over Express, For All Mankind, Dark Winds
Episode: Luke Barnett
Kirk Acevedo
Actor known for Oz, Band of Brothers, 12 Monkeys, Fringe, Planet of the Apes
Episode: Kirk Acevedo
Paul Bullion
Actor known for Peaky Blinders, The Witcher, Mission Impossible
Actor
Episode: Paul Bullion

Host

Ryan M. Perez
Host of An Actor Despairs

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • 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 States21 days 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
  • A MUST listen for any actor/ creative!

    Love the variety of guests and topics covered. Honest, insightful, and filled with natural humour! I’m an actor and I’ve found these conversations to be invaluable.

    I watch mainly via YouTube but great to have access to the episodes here.

    Thank you, and keep up the good work! 💯

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhilliM2
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Wow very good love your interviews love your passion the joe Rohan of our time of acting podcast insightful and easy listen love it been fab for over a year and a half.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lbaptis
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the mix of practical career tips and personal storytelling.
Guests are consistently high-caliber with strong industry relevance.
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The host asks insightful questions that get guests to open up on tough topics.

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Eva De Dominici
Q: What advice would you give to bilingual actors starting today?
Her advice emphasizes perseverance, maintaining a positive mindset, embracing the possibility of not landing every part, and continuing to learn and grow through every opportunity.
Eva De Dominici
Q: How did Balls Up come about and what was that audition process like?
Eva explains receiving the script while on a family vacation, traveling for auditions, coordinating language options (Portuguese/Spanish/English), and finally landing the role after a series of adaptive auditions.
Eva De Dominici
Q: When did you first move to the United States, and what were the biggest language challenges?
She describes moving to LA at 23, struggling with English, using accent coaches, and gradually gaining fluency through repeated auditions and coaching.
Jessica Sherman and Jennifer Presser AKA Tipsy Casting
Q: What is a common mistake actors make in self-tapes today?
Over-preparing and overthinking the material to the point of losing spontaneity, which makes the read feel rehearsed rather than alive in the moment.
Luke Barnett
Q: Can you talk me through that nine-year break and what pulled you back into acting?
He explains that stepping into creative opportunities in writing and producing opened doors and built confidence, eventually leading to Faith Based and a renewed acting path that organically reconnected him with on-camera work.

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A candid, actor-focused conversation show that features veterans and rising talents from film and television, often discussing career trajectories, self-taping, auditions, and the changing entertainment landscape. Episodes frequently explore personal journeys, craft insights, and behind-the-scenes realities, with guests ranging from indie filmmakers to established screen actors. The format tends to blend practical career advice with reflective storytelling, making it valuable for actors seeking inspiration, industry context, or networking opportunities. A notable strength is its wide guest roster and host's accessible interview style, which can help listeners understand different pathways to success in a competitive field.

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Recent guests on An Actor Despairs include:

1. Ivana Miličević
2. Eric Lange
3. Eva De Dominici
4. Happy Anderson
5. Jessica Sherman
6. Jenn Presser
7. Luke Barnett
8. Kirk Acevedo

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