Two Unemployed Actors

Two Unemployed Actors What actually happens behind the scenes. With special guest interviews from industry professionals.

Follow Max Belmonte on his journey through auditions and projects across Commercials, Theatre, Voice Overs, TV, and Film.

21/08/2026

What if the very thing holding you back is actually what makes you compelling on screen? 🎭💥

When looking at Polish theatre visionary Jerzy Grotowski and his concept of "Via Negativa," training isn't about collecting a toolbox of external tricks. It’s about stripping away the internal blocks and obstacles that prevent you from being radically honest.

The traits, quirks, and vulnerabilities we spend years trying to fix or hide are often the exact things that make us distinct performers.

Your kryptonite might just be your superpower. ✨

Catch the full discussion with Acting Coach Anthony Meindl in Ep99 of Two Unemployed Actors Podcast! 🎙️

Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop

11/08/2026

Theatre friends vs. set friends 🎭➡️🎬

When you come from a theatre background, building an instant family during rehearsals is second nature. But transitioning to a film or TV set is a completely different game.

Actor Harriet Gordon-Anderson opened up about a mindset shift in her career: realising that spending energy trying to be everyone’s best friend on set was actually taking away from her work.

Being professional and kind on set is essential, but so is taking the space and time you need to protect your energy and prepare for the scene.

Actors: How do you balance being approachable on set with protecting your prep space? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Catch the full interview on Episode 97 of Two Unemployed Actors! 🎙️

29/07/2026

Don’t wait to be picked, pick yourself. 🎬✨

One of the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Director and Acting Coach Michelle Danner in ep108: Waiting around for someone to give you permission, cast you, or say "yes" will keep you stuck.

Whether it's taking a lead role in a student film, shooting a project on your phone, or launching your own idea, action drives success.

As Michelle points out, film history is built on creators who took matters into their own hands, from Robert Redford starting Sundance to Sean Baker shooting 'Tangerine' on an iPhone before making 'Anora'.

Stop waiting for permission. Say yes to yourself and start making things happen! 💡

What’s one passion project or idea you’ve been putting off that you can take action on today? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School

22/07/2026

True story. Also true.... NIDA Acting cut off 14th Sep.

17/07/2026

Who REALLY owns the character? 🎬 (Hint: It’s not the Writer!)

Writers create the plot, and writers construct the story, but true, character creation belongs entirely to the Actor.

Industry expert and Casting Director Greg Apps breaks down why Actors need to stop waiting for permission and start taking creative ownership of their roles.

He shares a brilliant example of how Cam Faull took his stage play "Swipe Right," transformed it into a comedy web series, and ended up nominated in a Film Festival by simply steering his own creative ship!

Are you stepping up as an autonomous creative individual, or just repeating lines? Let's talk about it in the comments below. 👇

🎧 Catch the full interview of Ep109 and dive deeper into the industry on the Two Unemployed Actors podcast!

09/07/2026

Are you sabotaging your acting career without even realizing it? 🎭👇

Max talked to Actor and Psychologist Simon Ward in Ep63 , they dove deep into the unspoken pressure of building an online persona. So many Actors admit they’re terrified of posting on social media because they worry about what their peers will think.

But here’s the reality check: Casting Directors and Producers are actively looking at your social media profiles when reviewing callback lists.

Stop letting anxiety dictate your digital presence! How do you find the balance between staying authentic and promoting your creative projects? Let’s talk about it in the comments. 🎬

02/07/2026

No CGI. No digital safety nets. Just pure, unmatched physicality. 🧠💥

From Ep83 Extraction Director Sam Hargrave talks about the classic era of Hong Kong action cinema being built on a completely different level. Jackie Chan and his legendary stunt teams didn't rely on visual effects to push the envelope, they used their own bodies, taking insane physical risks to give the audience something genuinely jaw-dropping.

What’s the most unforgettable Jackie Chan stunt or movie that blew your mind? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇

Catch more film insights and industry breakdowns on the Two Unemployed Actors podcast.

01/07/2026

The ultimate Actor's debate: Stage vs. Screen. 🎬

There is a profound, immediate connection you get with a live audience that a camera lens just can't replicate. On stage, you feel the heavy silences in the room just as much as the big laughs. It's a shared moment of pure humanity that is completely unique to live theatre.

To all the Actors, filmmakers, and theatre lovers in our community, where do you feel the most magic? Is it the energy of the stage or the intimacy of the screen? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

26/06/2026

🎬 Why "Trusting the Process" is an Actor's Ultimate Superpower

Ever had a Director walk up to you on set and completely turn a scene upside down? 🔄

It can be jarring, unless you've done the work. When you put the time into understanding the script and your character deeply, you build the confidence to switch gears on a dime. That foundation is what gives you the ultimate creative freedom to open up, collaborate, and truly be in the moment.

Check out this quick clip from Max Belmonte interview with Acting Coach Official Ivana Chubbuck Studio, Inc. from ep106 of the Two Unemployed Actors podcast! 🎙️✨

👇 Let's talk in the comments: How do you handle major, last-minute creative pivots on set or in auditions?

18/06/2026

What do you do the moment you walk out of the audition room or press send on a self-tape? 🎭

In this clip from the latest Podcast Episode 110, Casting Director and Acting Coach Peter Rasmussen drops a truth bomb that every Actor needs to internalise: "Acting is something I do in my life, it is not my life."

The ultimate post-audition self-care strategy isn't just about unwinding afterward, it’s about intentionally planning something wonderful for yourself before you even start taping. Give your brain something to look forward to so you can leave the work in the room. 🧠✨

Watch the full interview with Peter Rasmussen on the Two Unemployed Actors YouTube channel! 🎙️ 👇 Link in comments...

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