For our first episode we talk like normal people with actor Robert Larriviere.

Talking Like Normal People: Fun Conversations with Actors, Artists, Filmmakers, and More

TLNP 001: Robert Larriviere "My state with kings"

Actress; Deneen Tyler (12 Years A Slave, Dallas Buyers Club, American Crime) discusses her take on acting, her career and what it's all about for her.

TLNP 002: Deneen Tyler "Peace in your valley"

On this weeks episode, budding superstar; Peyton Wich (Stranger Things, The Darkest Minds, Same Kinda Different As Me)we talk like normal people and get the skinny on being a 14yr old actor in a regional market in 2018.

TLNP 003: Peyton Wich "Huge in Japan"

This weeks guest has been working consistently in show business for over 4 decades, she has over 90 film & TV credits from “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” to a role that all the kids today recognize her for in “The Is The End”. Please welcome Ms Carol Sutton!!

TLNP 005: Carol Sutton "She could play Brad Pitt"

On this episode our guests make up the base of the local casting directors in New Orleans. Collectively with upwards of 400 credits on their resumes. This is the show with Meagan, Brent, Liz & Ryan Glorioso your host…

TLNP 007: Casting Director Panel "Fly on the wall" (Part 1)

Part 2 - On this episode our guests make up the base of the local casting directors in New Orleans. Collectively with upwards of 400 credits on their resumes. This is the show with Meagan, Brent, Liz & Ryan Glorioso your host…

TLNP 008: Casting Director Panel (Part 2)"The reality of it is..."

This episode's guest has garnered an impressive list of credits over the years. 2017, was a notable year with supporting roles in two of the most acclaimed films of the season, playing Philomena King in GET OUT and Laura’s Mother in MUDBOUND. If you are not familiar with her name you will certainly be familiar with her face. Listen to Geraldine Singer talking normal!

TLNP 009: Geraldine Singer "Who was JUBILATION T. CORNPONE"

Our guest this episode is a true staple in the talent pool of the Southeast, She has been working consistently in film, television and theatre since the late 80’s. With a true knack for comedy, and a genuine balance of dramatic chops when called upon, with roles in films such as Girls Trip and Free State of Jones and major recurring roles on televisions Salem and Treme. This week Lara Grice talks like a normal person!

TLNP 010: Lara Grice "Be quiet like a normal person"

On this weeks episode, Justin talks normal with casting associates Amelia Chen Miley (Coulon Casting), Theresa Hernandez (RPM Casting), and Charlotte Gale (Caballero Casting). Listen to the perspective of the casting associates and gain some great intel!

TLNP 011 Casting Associates "You've been invited to the party"

Our guest this episode, is a New Orleans actress on the rise to great success. With a combination of excellent acting chops and an amazing work ethic, she stands as one of the strongest talents in our market. She can be seen on The Walking Dead as Olivia or Sun Records as Gladys Presley. With several projects in the can including The True Don Quixote with Tim Blake Nelson, please welcome Actor, Professor & entrepreneur Ann Mahoney!!

TLNP 17 Ann Mahoney “I better get my 4yr old crap together”

Our guest this week is a casting director based in Oklahoma City, she is the top CD in the area and owns and operates Actors Casting & Talent Services (a full service casting facility and educational outlet for local actors). She is the real deal, and has the knowledge to work all formats in casting . Between, her casting schedule, acting classes, private coaching, theatre rehearsals, and this weeks summer camp (of recording), I’m not sure when she sleeps. Michelle DeLong talks like a normal person!

TLNP 021: Michelle De Long "OKC Casting Director"

This weeks guest is someone I have know since the beginning of his career. From an early age I was able to see this young man, hone in on his skills through a rigorous training period in the southeastern market. His talent is undeniable and his good looks ain’t to shabby either. With 98 episodes of the hit Disney XD series Lab Rats under his belt and the starring role in the upcoming feature film CRUISE. This is one actor on a fast rise to stardom. Please welcome the amazing Spencer Boldman!

TLNP 022:  Spencer Boldman "Cruise"

Our guests this week are a casting duo who call Austin Texas home, they both started their casting careers in Chicago with O’Conner Casting. While they don’t exclusively cast commercials, it should be noted that they have cast over 2000 television spots together, including many of the biggest Super Bowl commercials. They are proud members of The Casting Society of America and my friends, I’m so excited to talk with Brad and Kim Williams Burton.

Special guest co-host Robert Larriviere

TLNP 023: Burton Casting "commercials, Commercials, COMMERCIALS"

Our guest this week, Is a New Orleans native, who now calls Los Angeles home. She is a seasoned actor with film and TV credits dating back to 2010. With roots in the theatre, she is also a singer/songwriter. She has had significant roles in features like Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight and Lee Daniels The Butler. With an ever growing list of Film & TV credits, this is a talent on the rise, and someone any casting director could be confident in sending to set.  Please welcome the fabulous Dana Gourrier!

TLNP 025: Dana Gourrier "Friendly"

Our guest this week, is truly a seasoned veteran actor. With over 130 film & TV credits. he is also an accomplished producer as well. I’ve never met anyone who enjoys what he does more than him. You’ll remember him from Films like Trumbo or as Jared Leto’s father in Dallas Buyers Club. If you want to learn what it means to hustle in this business, then this is the guest for you. Please welcome James DuMont!

TLNP 028: James DuMont "Who do I get a chance to be today"

Our guest this week, is a talent who has played the numbers games, of being an actor better than anyone I’ve ever known. With a very strong list of credits rooted in the Southeastern market, you may know him from roles in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back or The Hunger Games films. If not you can check him out weekly on the hit CBS series SEAL TEAM as Lt Commander Blackburn. Please welcome my friend Judd Lormand!

TLNP 029: Judd Lormand "You're one no closer to a yes"

Our guest this week, works in a different capacity than our normal visitor. If you are a working actor there’s a good chance she has stared at your face and picked apart your work, to make your performance the best it can be. With credits in editorial departments of major motion pictures like Olympus Has Fallen, Texas Chainsaw 3D as well as documentaries and television Shows. Her current project Breasts, which she also directed is making it’s way through the festival circuit, to very positive reception. We are excited to get the scoop on editing from Eva Contis!

TLNP 031: Eva Contis "I made it to the cutting room floor"

Our guest this week, IS A BUSY BEE! She is a true gift to our industry and our market for sure.   While her film and television credits date back to 2004, her entry in show business go much further back with roots in theatre and music. With a very diverse list of credits ranging from characters such as,  Jan on the critically acclaimed True Detective to Suzanna Macon in Underground. She is one of the most gifted actors I know. I am so excited to finally talk like a normal person with ANDREA FRANKLE.

TLNP 32: Andrea Frankle "Have you ever been squibbed? Don't F&$% it up we only have one"

Our guest this week, has the career that very few actors achieve. With film and TV credits dating back to 1979. His is a face that most audiences are familiar with, because not only has he been in a gazillion projects but he’s memorable to say the least. Whether you recognize him from the latest season of Netflix's Ozarks or from Blockbusters like The Magnificent Seven, Texas Chainsaw 3D or Django Unchained, it doesn’t matter because after our chat today I know you will always remember this unique personality that is RITCHIE MONTGOMERY!

TLNP 033: Ritchie Montgomery “Have your people call my people”

Our guest this week, is someone who has not only the sweetest disposition of any actor I know, but she is immensely talented to boot. With several significant roles in film, TV and commercials, she’s someone I have wanted to have on the show since we started. If you haven’t seen her in Mudbound as Vera Atwood, hop on Netflix after this interview and see her standout performance. You may know her from Preacher, Salem, American Horror Story or a slew of other projects. We know her as Lucy Faust! Welcome Lucy!!

TLNP 035: Lucy Faust - “What’s in the backpack”

Our guest this week,Has gained credits in some very high profile series and films over the last few years. Having started acting less than 10 years ago and already with nearly 50 major credits including significant roles in Bonnie & Clyde, Deep Water Horizon, Preacher & The Purge series. He is an actors actor and certainly on the right track to longevity in this business. In addition to acting he is also a director and producer. When he’s not on set you can likely find him helping other actors at his acting studio in North Louisiana. Please welcome the one and only Garrett Kruithof

TLNP 039 - Garrett Kruithof "Here drink this f*&@ing orange juice"

For our fortieth episode of the show, we wanted to do something that would get more of the local actors involved. So we set out to ask actors the same question and get all their answers in one place. You'll find that many actors have the same challenges during the audition process. We also polled some regional agents and got their insight on what makes a successful booker. So listen up for some insight from your peers and maybe your agent too.

TLNP 040: 40th episode special

Our guest this week, has been acting since the age of 12yrs old. He’s an immensely talented guy who has worked with some of the biggest stars of our time. With film & TV Acting and Producing credits spanning nearly 3 decades , he was hand picked by Jon Voight to costar opposite  him in the Thriller “Beyond”. He’s has studied at The Royal National Theatre/ The Old Vic and Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. I’m excited to find out more about this weeks guest Brett Baker!

TLNP 041: Brett Baker "It looks like your going to be working as Jon Voight's Partner"

Our guest this week, has been acting in film and television professionally since 2002. He is one of the busiest actors in the Southeast. With over 100 film & TV credits under his belt and more projects on the horizon. All this and he’s still in his 30’s. Not only is he a well crafted actor, but he is one of the hardest working guys, who understands that no one else will hustle for him, the way he hustles for himself. He has worked with numerous industry icons from Denzel Washington, Anthony Hopkins, Robert DeNiro and Gene Hackman to Tom Cruise, Will Ferrell, Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg, and Sylvester Stallone. In addition to acting he has also ventured into producing in the past few years. We are excited to have Billy Slaughter on the show!

TLNP 042- Billy Slaughter "Slaughtering It"

Our guest this week, is a true veteran actor with some amazing credits under his belt and a slew of upcoming projects in the pipeline. His longevity in this business stems from his roots in the theatre, he’s a founding member of the renowned African American theatre company Penumbra (in St Paul MN). Currently you can catch him as Martin Imari on The Righteous Gemstones or as Mac on Greenleaf. If you don’t recognize his name, you will certainly recognize his face and his phenomenal acting chops. I’m very excited to talk with GregAlan Williams.

TLNP 043- Greg Alan WIlliams "Yesterday's scores, won't win today's ballgame"

Our guest this week, is a Directors Guild of America, Assistant Director, based in New Orleans, LA. He has worked on numerous major film and television projects, coordinating production activity and supervising cast and crew. Some of his recent projects include 1st AD on The Purge, 1st AD for On Becoming a God in Central Florida. I’m excited to be talking with AD extraordinaire Tommy Martin!

TLNP 044 - Tommy Martin "copy that!"

Jason Edwards and Ryan discuss some potential side job opportunities that actors or anyone inclined may be able to do while stuck inside during the Covid-19 pandemic.

TLNP 045- Side Hustles with Jason Edwards

Our guest this week, is an actor and producer,  with Cuban roots, having grown up in Miami, FL. Her love of acting goes back to junior high school where she first started performing skits with her peers. Unlike many actors, she waited until after her adult life and family formation were underway to start her training. She has studied with the best instructors From Act One Studios & Second City in Chicago to Howie Deutch at The Beverly Hills Playhouse. You’ve seen her in films like Eli on Netflix and Get Hard with Will Farrell and Kevin Hart as well as a slew of other projects. Please welcome to the show Katia Gomez.

TLNP 046- Katia Gomez "Yes Universe"

Our guest this week, is a post production producer and creative manager with Hogarth World Wide / GPS, as well as a voice over artist. He has been instrumental in the creation of various Television and radio commercial campaigns, with primary responsibilities including receiving all media from the companies broadcast production department and taking the product to it’s final stages including CGI/GRFX, Edit, Color correct, Audio record/mix and sound design. He is also often times involved in the casting and directing for audio sessions. Please welcome one of my very best friends in the world, Jeff Williams.

TLNP 047- Jeff Williams “Voice Overs”

Our guest this week, is a stage, screen and television actor with his roots in show business tracing back to his first commercial and film gigs in his home town of Memphis, TN. With a career spanning more than 2 decades he has been part of pretty significant projects from his humble beginnings in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Rainmaker to the 2019 Best Picture academy award winner Greenbook. While he is often times cast as the muscle, this guy is truly one of the most gentle humans you will ever meet. Please welcome David Kallaway to the show

TLNP 048: David Kalloway "Just Keep acting and they'll find you"

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