Are You Famous, Yet?
Jake and Laura ScruggsIt's "That Guy… Who Was in That Thing" meets "The Nerdist Podcast" but with people even less well known! Sure it's fun to interview the crazy famous and ask them about the difficult years, but that's been done and they won't return our calls. Memories are plastic - we're getting the real dirt from people still crawling through it. Laura Force Scruggs is the playwright and Jake Scruggs is the techn... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Categories | Visual ArtsArtsPerforming Arts | ||||
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We discuss our low numbers and cost/benefit ratio. Download numbers are revealed. Laura and Jake talk about stopping regular production of the podcast. As is fitting, the sound would not work (curse you dongles) so we are using a MacPro mic and it so... more
Bryn W Packard and Nilsa Reyna join us from New York City, update us on their lives, and introduce us to Lauren Sowa.
Lauren Sowa is an actor and independent filmmaker. In 2016, she co-founded Form & Pressure Films to tell stories that inspire and ... more
This week's episode is the audio of the Friday September 14th, 2018 Three Cat Theater's Cabaret on the Lake hosted by Rob Dorn and produced by Laura Force-Scruggs. The performers were: Judy Parker (Storyteller), Matthew Lee Amyx (Storyteller), Danii ... more
Daniela Thome is an actor, and recently writer, who has traveled from New York city for just a few months to be a part of the play "Not For Sale" which just recently opened and is Jeff Recommended. She's acted in Fru Mary, The Surprise , The Addicts,... more
David Holcombe returns for his 3rd appearance and updates us about projects that were just a gleam in his eye when we last talked... For instance: The 3 part "Anthropology Anthology" is now finished and plans are in the works to release it as a singl... more
Thom Britton and Jonathan Pritchard join us to discuss "The Seance" which is best described by this quote from their recent press release: A 'spook-house' show for the smart set; The Seance is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victor... more
Classic episode from Apr 7, 2014
This week Laura brings Greg Ledger, storyteller and fellow podcaster! Greg's Podcast: A Dear School 0:01:30 Say hello to Greg! 0:02:20 Obamacare may be working for Bryn shortly 0:02:50 Nilsa already has Obamacare… b... more
Pete Blatchford has been an actor for 35 years. He has performed in Chicago, New York and Edinburgh. He has acted with Yippie Fest, On the Spot, Three Cat and many other Chicago theatre companies. Pete is an ensemble member of On the Spot theatre com... more
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I've been a guest on this podcast a couple of times, and it's always a really great time! The questions are insightful, there is a lot of empathy for modern artists, and the conversation always goes to VERY interesting places....
Apple Podcasts5David A. Holcombe
United States7 years ago - Love love love this podcast!
Jake and Laura care so much about these artists, and it’s evident in their thoughtful and well-researched questions! Keep going, you’re great!
Apple Podcasts5Art lover <3United States7 years ago - So fun
Great to hear stories about local talent
Apple Podcasts5johnexatronUnited States7 years ago - Hear how theatre happens
A fun podcast by people who really care about Chicago theatre!
Apple Podcasts5SamwiseCriderUnited States7 years ago - We All Started Somewhere
Great podcast highlighting the locally known or new artist. Fun and informative and kind of addicting. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5Wandering79United States8 years ago - Thorough Interview! A real time saver!
Laura, Jake and Bryn interviewed me back in 2015, and managed to cover lots of territory in about 90 minutes. Given that I get the question of "how I manage to do what it is that I do" on almost a monthly basis, I enjoy the luxury of sending folks back to listen to this podcast. If they can't be bothered to listen, then I know that they just want easy answers to a career-long challenge. If they listen and still want more input, I know they're in it for the long haul. (Either way, you've saved me... more
Apple Podcasts5Mr. BlintUnited States8 years ago - giggly goodness
From its humble beginnings documenting Bryn Packard’s hopefully meteoric rise to fame, this podcast has grown into something entirely different and wonderful. Jake and Laura interview visual and performing artists from all over the fame spectrum. Laura provides stellar intros that contextualize (and often flatter) the guest, while Jake keeps the conversation moving along at a good clip with insight and humor. If I only subscribed to one podcast, this would be it!
(The episode with David 'The... more
Apple Podcasts5john ogirfUnited States8 years ago - It's OK if the answer is "no"
There are plenty of podcasts interviewing famous people, and relatively few famous people. There are a lot more artists with a certain level of success still trying to work out a basic living in the arts, and this podcast focuses on their stories. Laura's enthusiasm and Jake's analytical approach complement each other perfectly and make for a highly entertaining listen.
Apple Podcasts5Binky The HandUnited States8 years ago - both wholesome and weird.
Excellent podcast. While Jake and Laura may have had not-famous artists on in the past, I would say it's shifted to more "local" artists -- artists who are skilled, who know their stuff, and are a delight to talk to, but aren't on the "world stage" yet, as it were. Perfect mix of expertise and a certain sort of rawness, or realness, or weirdness (or all of the above, in turns or at once), that hasn't been overprocessed and overmarketed, etc.
It's clear that Jake and Laura do their research, but... more
Apple Podcasts5eric tenza.United States8 years ago - Great stuff.
A gem. One of the better podcasts around. Lots of fun.
Apple Podcasts5PurpleNoiseUnited States8 years ago - Curious listener back again
As I said before, I have listened to all of these podcasts, this is one of the very best the crew has done. Really enjoyed the insightful comments made by the guest, Valarie Hager.
Apple Podcasts5WaltPUnited States11 years ago - Life in the creative world
I always look forward to each week's installment. Consistently improving, this podcast has reached a high level as it looks into the life of a New York actor trying to make it. Always funny and always inspiring.
Apple Podcasts5Leah Welty-RiegerUnited States11 years ago - The evolution of the working actor
Great podcast tracking the ups and downs of being a working actor in NYC. Pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed.
Apple Podcasts5Amanda DeeganUnited States11 years ago - The struggle is compelling
Listen as a man pits himself against impossible odds to become a working actor who can support himself. It's the American Dream vs. the reality of New York City.
The failures are as entertaining as the successes.
Apple Podcasts5Jake ScruggsUnited States12 years ago
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