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SAG-AFTRA

SAG-AFTRA
Sag-Aftra
Artificial Intelligence
Self-Taping
No Fakes Act
Collective Bargaining
Acting
Hollywood
Acting Techniques
Audition Preparation
Voice Acting
Generative AI
Audiobook Narration
Labor Rights
Performance Capture
2023 TV Theatrical Streaming Contract
Authenticity In Acting
Film Industry
AMPTP
Streaming Residuals
Commercial Acting

Hosted by National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland.

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Recent Guests

Sean Astin
President of SAG-AFTRA, newly elected VP of AFL-CIO
SAG-AFTRA, AFL-CIO
Episode: Labor Day 2026: Where the Union Movement Stands Now
Liz Shuler
President of the AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO
Episode: Labor Day 2026: Where the Union Movement Stands Now
Nikki Izanec
National Vice President of Mid-Size Locals at SAG-AFTRA and working actor in Philadelphia
SAG-AFTRA
Episode: Want More Union Commercial Work? Start Local.
Finneas O'Connell
Recording artist, actor, composer; brother of Billie Eilish
Sag-Aftra member
Episode: A Conversation With Finneas
Jessica Johnson
Sag-Aftra Deputy Chief Contracts Officer
Sag-Aftra
Episode: Digging Into the Details of the TV/Theatrical Agreement
Harrison Ford
Award-winning actor known for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Witness
Actor
Episode: A Conversation with 'Working Actor' Harrison Ford
Woody Schultz
SAG-AFTRA National Board member and Vice Chair of the AI and Technology Committee; performance capture actor
SAG-AFTRA
Episode: What Actors Should Know About Performance Capture
Joely Fisher
Sag-Aftra's Los Angeles local president and co-chair of GAPP
Sag-Aftra
Episode: Why the NO FAKES Act Matters Right Now
Jason George
Veteran actor and producer, co-chair of GAPP
Sag-Aftra
Episode: Why the NO FAKES Act Matters Right Now

Hosts

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland
National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator; host of the SAG-AFTRA podcast; frequent commentator on contracts and industry protections.
Linda Powell
Host on SAG-AFTRA podcast; senior member of SAG-AFTRA with leadership and project involvement.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Tired

    This podcast is a bit tired. The topics are not very interesting and I cannot figure out why they have Duncan as the host. You have a whole line up of actors and hosts who do this for a living as part of the union, please tap one of them. It really just needs a refresh.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Listeningtopods5
    United States3 months ago
  • Not so protective/safe

    Propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nickname $100
    United States2 years ago
  • Canadian Actor learning so much!

    Amazing insight I feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon this podcast! I might not get th opportunity to learn the inside scoop otherwise! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sylvie_1111
    Canada7 years ago
  • Such a great tool to educate members

    Bringing in experts in the field as well as active members helps me understand the industry as a whole, and the struggles we’re all having navigating new media and a changing employment landscape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reyoktam
    United States7 years ago
  • About time

    It about time that SAG-AFTRA started a podcast.

    Signed,

    Riley G Matthews Jr

    SAG-AFTRA stunt actor

    Retired NYPD

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Riley G Matthews Jr
    United States8 years ago

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Audience finds the coverage of AI protections and union strategy highly valuable.
Production quality and host engagement are often praised, with some requests for fresh formats.
Guests bring expert-level insights on industry contracts and protections.
Listeners appreciate practical, policy-forward discussions from union leadership.

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Talking Points

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Want More Union Commercial Work? Start Local.
Q: Why would a local business choose regional codes over national contracts?
Local businesses get prepaid rates that fit their market, access a larger skilled local talent pool, and benefit from simpler paperwork, with the option to scale to national terms if the ad expands beyond the region.
Want More Union Commercial Work? Start Local.
Q: What exactly are regional commercial codes and how do they work?
Regional codes are a commercials contract for local regional ads, designed to be aired within the region and neighboring states with simplified rates, while ensuring pension, health, safety protections, and alignment with the national contract, including AI provisions.
Labor Day 2026: Where the Union Movement Stands Now
Q: How can non-union workers understand the value of organizing and joining a union?
By illustrating the power of collective bargaining, showing real-world examples of improved wages, benefits, and schedules, and explaining that while individual efforts can be limited, coordinated action provides leverage to negotiate better terms that are written into contracts, protecting workers' rights over time.
How the New Intimacy Coordinator Contract is Good for the Whole Industry
Q: Can you talk about what this agreement has changed for intimacy coordinators and how actors engage with you?
The agreement creates a standard framework with clear expectations, and it formalizes the ICs' role as advocates and coordinators. Actors engage with ICs early, through pre-production meetings, script breakdowns, and ongoing conversations to ensure consent, safety, and a smooth process on set.
How the New Intimacy Coordinator Contract is Good for the Whole Industry
Q: Alicia, thinking back before this agreement, what were the biggest obstacles intimacy coordinators faced on set?
The biggest obstacles were the lack of consistency across studios and networks, and the absence of a standard baseline. Because contracts were negotiated per project, there was no universal minimum, which made it hard to protect performers reliably and to plan for safety and consent in a predictable way.

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7. Woody Schultz
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