Episodes

1. The Casting Director’s Role in Production Anousha explains how casting directors are often the first "heads of department" hired. They are frequently brought on during the development stage—sometimes years before a project...

Send us a text Episode 84 – Script Drafts, Action Design, and LA Bound In this episode, Max and Sam dive into the "doing" phase of the creative journey. Following recent high-profile interviews, the boys discuss how to turn i...

Episode 83: The Art of Action with Sam Hargrave In this high-octane episode, Max and Sam sit down with Sam Hargrave , the visionary director behind Netflix’s Extraction franchise. From his beginnings as a stunt performer in t...

Episode 82: Christiaan Van Vuuren – From Viral Hipster to ABC Creator In this episode, Max and Sam sit down with the ultimate "slashie," Christiaan Van Vuuren . From the viral explosion of the Bondi Hipsters to creating hit s...

Episode 81: What Are Actors Watching? In this episode, Max and Sam step out of the lockdown shadow to talk about the one thing that kept everyone going: Television . But for an actor, watching a show isn't just about killing ...

Episode 80: Two Actors Survive the Pandemic Welcome to the first episode of 2022! After a transformative year of lockdowns and industry shifts, Max and Sam are back to share how they navigated the "unemployed" life, kept thei...

Inside This Episode: The Mystery: Max shares a strange story about a national brand requesting the removal of DIY content he starred in for them. We discuss the nuances of usage rights, "private" videos, and why brands someti...

Episode 78: Self-Tape Walls, Tenet’s Sound Mix, and The Racist Joker This week on Two Unemployed Actors , Max and Sam catch up on a hectic week of back-to-back gigs, major life changes, and the technical struggles of being a ...

Episode 77: The Secret to Staying "Work-Fit" In this episode, Max and Sam peel back the curtain on what it actually takes to stay busy as a working actor. Hint: It’s not luck, it’s about being "fit" for the job when the call ...

Episode 76: The "Muppet Agency" Saga & Trusting Your Gut In this episode, Sam and Max dive deep into a series of on-set disasters that serve as a massive reminder for every actor: Always trust your gut. Max recounts a "comedy...

Episode 75: Dodging Scams and Standing Your Ground In this episode, Max and Sam discuss the "wild west" of the acting industry. From booking voiceover gigs while waiting in a vaccine queue to reporting a predator on StarNow ,...

Show Notes: Episode 74 – The Power of LinkedIn and the Return of In-Person Auditions In this episode, Max and Sam discuss the shifting dynamics of the acting industry, from the digital "Creator Mode" on LinkedIn to the high-s...

Episode 73: Storytelling Secrets with George Miller & The Actor’s Instrument In this episode, Max and Sam return from a short break to discuss the "nuts and bolts" of the industry. From the anatomical dangers of whispering to...

Episode 72: High-Stakes Callbacks & Industry Insights In this episode, Max and Sam break down the essential "between projects" hustle. From securing major play callbacks to prepping for the influx of international productions...

Episode 71: The Accent Grind & Cinema Catch-Up In this episode, Max and Sam dive into the practicalities of maintaining an acting career, from the technicalities of dialect coaching to the relief of finally finishing a person...

Episode 70: Kung Fu, King Street, and the Post-Show Blues In this episode, Max and Sam celebrate a massive milestone 70 episodes of being "between projects!" The guys dive into the reality of wrapping a major production, from...

Show Notes: Episode 69 – The Chaos of Being "Between Projects" In this episode, Max and Sam prove that being "unemployed" is actually a full-time job. The guys dive deep into the contrasting worlds of independent film sets an...

Show Notes: Episode 68 – The Hustle and the Harmony In this episode, Max and Sam discuss the relentless "between projects" lifestyle, balancing the physical demands of theatre with the technical grind of voiceovers and self-t...

Episode 67: Jim Carrey’s Method Madness, Feature Film Life, and Unexpected Auditions In this episode, Max and Sam catch up on a whirlwind week of production, rehearsals, and industry deep dives. From the stage in Sydney to fi...

Two Unemployed Actors – Episode 66: Social Media Strategy for Actors Max goes solo this week to tackle one of the most requested topics from workshops, DMs, and emails: Social Media Strategy . If you’re an up-and-coming actor...

Episode 65: From Cannes to Chris Pratt: Navigating the On-Set Grind Juggling survival jobs, celebrating major creative wins, and staying grounded when the industry gets chaotic. this week Max and Sam dive deep into the messy,...

Two Unemployed Actors — Episode 64: Set Disasters, New Ventures, & Homegrown Hits Happy New Year! Max and Sam kick off their first episode of 2021 by hitting the ground running. In this episode, the boys catch up on a massive...

Episode 63: The Intersection of Acting and Psychology with Simon Ward With Sam busy on set, Max Belmonte sits down with actor and registered psychologist Simon Ward . Having trained at the Royal Academy of Music in London whi...

Show Notes: Episode 62 – Navigating the Business of Acting (Solo with Max) Welcome to Year 3 of Two Unemployed Actors ! Sam has the ultimate pass this week because he’s actually busy on set, leaving Max to hold down the studi...