On this special episode, Pete combines previous podcast conversations with a variety of actors to spotlight their perspectives. Join us as we revisit why Issa Rae enjoys the writers room, the first story that impacted Dorian Missick, the best note Keith Powell gave to an actor, how Aya Cash prepares for character roles vs. personal interviews, Kaley Cuoco’s introduction to acting, and more…

Complete Guest List: Issa Rae, Keith Powell, Aya Cash, Simone Missick, Spencer Garrett, Dorian Missick, Romany Malco, Rob McElhenney, and Kaley Cuoco.

(00:00:00 - 00:03:55) -- Podcast Intro
(00:03:55 - 00:05:50) -- Why Issa Rae Enjoys The Writers Room
(00:05:50 - 00:08:25) -- Where Most Directors Go Wrong In Pre-Production
(00:07:35 - 00:08:25) -- Words Of Wisdom From Issa Rae
(00:08:25 - 00:10:55) -- Spencer Garrett Defines The Role Of An Actor
(00:10:55 - 00:14:25) -- Spencer Lands His First Role
(00:14:25 - 00:19:35) -- The Casting And Audition Process
(00:19:35 - 00:21:45) -- The First Story To Impact Dorian Missick
(00:21:45 - 00:25:45) -- Being In The Right Place At The Right Time
(00:25:45 - 00:33:25) -- Dorian’s Big Break And Words Of Wisdom
(00:33:25 - 00:37:18) -- The First Story To Impact Rob McElhenney
(00:35:35 - 00:37:18) -- Rob Compares Writing To Acting
(00:37:18 - 00:38:18) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey and Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:38:18 - 00:44:45) -- How Keith Powell Became A Storyteller
(00:44:45 - 00:48:10) -- The Best Note Keith Powell Gave An Actor
(00:48:10 - 00:52:50) -- How Simone Missick Got Her Start And Words Of Wisdom
(00:52:50 - 00:59:10) -- Aya Cash’s Introduction To Storytelling And Acting Preparation
(00:59:10 - 01:04:14) -- How Romany Malco Broke Into The Industry
(01:04:14 - 01:05:45) -- Romany Describes Three Traits To Have As An Actor
(01:05:45 - 01:10:15) -- Kaley Cuoco’s Introduction To Acting
(01:10:15 - 01:15:30) -- Kaley’s Big Break And Playing Multiple Versions Of A Character
(01:15:30 - 01:16:52) -- Podcast Outro