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That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Film/Television Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Alyshia Ochse hosts an honest, humorous and inspirational podcast with your favorite on-screen storytellers and Hollywood influencers who reveal their most life changing audition tales as well as the survival skills they've collected along the way.
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That One Audition with Alyshia OchseREID SCOTT: The One-Line Sopranos Audition
Today we're sitting down with Reid Scott, the actor who spent seven seasons as Veep's Dan Egan and three as Detective Riley on Law & Order, and who never…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Enough
David Denman's line from this week's episode, "the second you need a job, you will never book that job," applies to more than just the audition room. This…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseDAVID DENMAN: The Lowest Offer of My Career
Today we're sitting down with David Denman, the Juilliard-trained actor the world met as Roy on The Office, a role he only auditioned for because a friend…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWENDY BRAUN: From Nervous Wreck to Emmy-Nominated Show
Wendy Braun is a working actor, mindset coach, and creator of the Success Breakthrough workshop featured in Forbes — but this episode is really about the…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: This Is Not a Co-Star
In this episode, 23 years as a SAG-AFTRA member, and I'm watching eight-page, plot-driving roles get labeled "Large Co-star" by CBS, ABC, HBO, Netflix, and…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseLUKE TENNIE: Don't Outsource Your Artistic Soul
Today we sit down with Luke Tennie — the Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, and Nickel Boys actor whose path to Hollywood began not in an acting class but on a…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseNATALIE MARTINEZ: The Tape They Never Saw
Today we're sitting down with the luminous Natalie Martinez, whose path to Hollywood started not in a classroom or on a stage — but at a mall in Miami, wearing…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseCHRISTOPHER THORNTON: The Actor Who Stayed
Christopher Thornton — actor, writer, teacher, and one of the most quietly extraordinary storytellers working in Hollywood today. His journey is not a straight…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: You're the Actor - Figure It Out!
Cara Jade Myers asked Martin Scorsese how he wanted her to play Anna in Killers of the Flower Moon. He said — "You're the actor. Figure it out." And that…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseCARA JADE MYERS: From Craft Services to Scorsese
Today we are sitting down with Cara Jade Myers — the Native American actress who spent ten years grinding through background work, PA gigs, and craft services…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Misdirection on Tapes
Okay. A LAMDA trained British actor who is also a fully practicing member of The Magic Circle walked into this week's episode and completely changed how I…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseBRENDAN PATRICKS: Sleight of Hand in Self Tapes
Today, we're joined by Brendan Patricks, the British actor and close-up magician whose 20-plus-year career has taken him from the West End to acclaimed series…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Chop Wood, Carry Water
Cindy Busby spent two years in a career slump that almost broke her — and came back with a philosophy that changed everything. This week we get honest about…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseCINDY BUSBY: Hold a Vision For Yourself
Today, we're stepping inside the audition room with Cindy Busby, an actress who has built an incredible two-decade career with more than 20 leading roles…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseBILL GLASS: Behind Progressive's Famous Mustache
Get ready for an incredibly fun and insightful episode as we sit down with the hilariously talented Bill Glass, the actor behind one of the most recognizable…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Review the Game Tape
Inspired by Michelle Lang's jaw-dropping creative renaissance — 80 million views, a Netflix directing credit, and a full career reinvention at 43 — this week…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseMICHELLE LANG: Cheat Codes for Actors
Today, we are joined by the phenomenal multi-hyphenate Michelle Lang, who bypassed the traditional studio system to carve out an extraordinary career as an…
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Stop Performing For The Camera
Logan Marshall-Green said it took him over a decade to truly own himself in front of a camera — and he also said something that reframes why it takes so long…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseLOGAN MARSHALL-GREEN: The Walkaway Philosophy
Today, we're sitting down with powerhouse actor Logan Marshall-Green, who has spent decades carving out an extraordinary career from the stage to the screen…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Slaying Your Tapes
In this episode, what does casting look for when you are self-taping? This week's Wednesday Wisdom is a look inside Slaytember 2026, a three-week live casting…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseALEX BONIFER: Yes And-ing Yourself
Today's guest, Alex Bonifer, has taken a decidedly unconventional route to becoming a standout in some of television's most unique comedies. A summer improv…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRERUN | Jason Momoa: A Man That Does It All
Jason Momoa was the FIRST one to audition for GAME OF THRONES and the LAST one cast a year later. His cousin's impact on his life helped him make a strong…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRERUN | Michelle Monaghan: From a Town of 700 to America's IT Girl
With thick skin, an optimist's heart and a realist's mind, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan tells us how being championed by her parents in a town of 700…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRERUN | Steve Howey: He Shocks Himself Into Booking Roles — Literally 😱
From High Potential and The Lincoln Lawyer to nuanced and honest portrayals of fatherhood-gone-wild across Showtime's EMMY® Award-nominated series SHAMELESS…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRERUN | Michael Urie: Before SHRINKING
Before his role on Apple TV+'s hit comedy "Shrinking," Michael Urie was a native Texan active in Speech & Drama all through high school. He trained in theatre…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRERUN | Sarah Drew: Champagne Celebrations
Multi-hyphenate actor, producer, writer, and director, Sarah Drew is best known for playing 'Dr. April Kepner' for nine seasons on the hit ABC series "Grey's…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRERUN | Tom Pelphrey: Master Work at PLAY
Tom was born and raised in New Jersey. He grew up in the town of Howell, where he attended the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Howell High School. Upon…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRERUN | Monica Barbaro: Never Stop Being A Student
Monica Barbaro can soon be seen starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Netflix's global spy-adventure/comedy series, FUBAR, out May 25th. The duo play a…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRERUN | Patrick Adams: Navigating the Changing Waves of Your Career
For seven seasons Patrick J. Adams has charmed audiences worldwide, as Mike Ross in USA's hit drama, "Suits," a role which garnered him a Screen Actors Guild…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseABUBAKAR SALIM: Trusting His Instinct Booked Ridley Scott
Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Abubakar Salim, an actor who at just 16, gave himself a life-altering ultimatum: break into the National…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseJONNY COYNE: The Resilience Behind Hollywood's Favorite Villain
Today we're diving into the incredible journey of Johnny Coyne, an actor who traveled from the rugged mountains of Cyprus to the legendary sets of the Star…
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Write Your Way In — Why Creating Your Own Content Is the New Audition
Dan Perrault was sharing a bedroom with four other guys in Los Angeles when he decided to stop waiting for the industry to hand him an invitation — and start…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseDAN PERRAULT: Writing Your Way In
How do you go from sharing a cramped Los Angeles bedroom with four other guys to landing a full series order from Netflix off a single pitch? In today's…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseMARGOT BINGHAM: Befriending the Jitters
From the streets of Pittsburgh to the high-stakes stages of Broadway and HBO, join us for an electrifying look into the career of Margot Bingham. Margot shares…
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The Bold Swing That Books the Room
Devan Chandler Long said it plainly — "It's embarrassing not to go for it. Because if you don't commit 100%, you fail 100%." This week we get brutally honest…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseDEVAN CHANDLER LONG: Not Playing It Safe Landed Him on Ghosts
Get ready for a wild ride with today's guest, Devan Chandler Long, the hilarious heart behind the Viking "Thorfinn" on CBS's Ghosts. In this episode, Devan…
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Borrow Brilliance... Again
Tonatiuh said it plainly, "My naturalism comes because I rehearse the shit out of it so that every movement feels a little bit freer." This week, inspired by…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseTONATIUH: Choreographing the Camera
Today, we are joined by the incredibly candid Tonatiuh, whose journey from years of uncertainty and hard-fought perseverance to starring opposite Jennifer…
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Stop Presenting - Start Finding
In this episode, John Magaro said it plainly — "Up until then, I think I was presenting what I thought they wanted." And then he stopped. And everything…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseJOHN MAGARO: The Voyeuristic Actor
Welcome to an unforgettable episode where we dive deep into the "lottery" of the acting world with the remarkably talented John Magaro. Join us as John reveals…
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The Audition IS The Job
In this episode, Conor Leslie said it simply — "I don't know who they're gonna hire. I'm just going to do what I feel I want do." This week we combine her…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseCONOR LESLIE: Dance for You, Not for Them
Today, we are joined by the incredibly versatile Conor Leslie, an actress with two decades of experience who is pulling back the curtain on the high-stakes…
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The Bridge for Actors
In this episode, actress and intimacy coordinator Sarah Scott joins Alyshia and Anna La Madrid to talk returning to acting, rebuilding confidence, and the…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWILSON BETHEL: Act Like It's Yours
Join us today for an incredible look at Wilson Bethel and one of the most fascinating "humble pie" journeys in Hollywood. From his early days as a competitive…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Trust Yourself
In this episode, we explore two guests this week. Two completely different paths. One lesson that ran through both conversations — do you actually trust…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseJULEE CERDA: Balancing Motherhood and Broadway's Othello
Today we're diving into the incredible, globe-spanning journey of Julee Cerda, who traded the high-energy grind of New York City's Broadway stages for a new…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Active Listening
Six words from Dylan Walsh stopped us cold this week — "Where I learned to listen is off camera." So what does that mean when it's just you, a few lights, and…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseCOLIN LAWRENCE: The Cinderella Shoe — Finding the Perfect Fit on Virgin River
Get ready for an inspiring deep dive into the 30-year journey of Colin Lawrence, the man behind the beloved character "Preacher" on Netflix's global hit Virgin…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Frame the Story, Own the Scene
In this episode, we're diving into the art of compression — how to walk into any audition, hit record on any self tape, and tell a complete, committed story in…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseKAHYUN KIM: Auditioning Her Way Landed St. Denis Medical
Get ready for an incredible journey from Korea to Hollywood with actress Kahyun Kim, whose path to success is defined by grit and vision. From navigating…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseRICHIE MORIARTY: The Improv Hustle Behind His GHOSTS Breakout
Today we're joined by the multi-talented Richie Moriarty, whose comedic journey began with impressions and the stages of UCB and continues today on the hit…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseDYLAN WALSH: Preparing the Cottage on Heated Rivalry
Today we dive into the incredible 40-year journey of Dylan Walsh, a true veteran who embodies persistence in Hollywood. Dylan has worked with some of the…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseCHRISTINA CHANG: 'Mom of the Century' in Heated Rivalry
In today's episode, we dive deep into Christina Chang's artistic evolution—from the "mental gymnastics" of navigating a year-and-a-half between projects to the…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Don't Cut On Yourself
Your best take might be the one you think you ruined. In this episode, a coaching session with a brilliant actress reveals one of the most common and costly…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseDAVID LYONS: Why it's Never Too Late
Get ready for a deep dive into the "yeasty moments" of acting life with David Lyons, as he reveals how he transitioned from studying criminology in Australia…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: To Zoom or Not to Zoom
In this episode, we talk about the benefits of the Zoom audition. When to Zoom and when not to Zoom, that is the new conversation. Subscribe now for insightful…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseSARAH YARKIN: Don't Wait for the Job to Live Your Life
Today, we are sitting down with Sarah Yarkin, the breakout star of School Spirits and the lead of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot. Sarah shares her journey…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseFRANCES TURNER: Choosing Three-Dimensional Characters
In today's episode, we dive into the remarkable career pivot of Frances Turner, who left the heights of corporate law to build a powerful career on screen…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseWEDNESDAY WISDOM: Nervous System Betrayal
In this episode, stop calling it rejection—it's selection. In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, we're breaking down how to actually take care of your nervous…
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseLAMONICA GARRETT: Approaching Acting as an All-Star
Get ready for an electrifying conversation with LaMonica Garrett, whose unconventional road to stardom took him from the trampoline-fueled chaos of SlamBall to…