Box Angeles

Box Angeles

Mike 'Box' Elder

Join actor Mike 'Box' Elder as he sits down with fellow actors, directors, writers, comedians, producers and casting directors to extract insightful commentary on what it takes to achieve success in both Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

#340: Frank Caeti

#340: Frank Caeti

Actor Frank Caeti stops by the bungalow and discusses struggles with the business side, having an exitential crisis looking back on his career, and more! Frank's IMDb and Instagram @frankcaeti. 00:00 - Introduction.01:30 - Frank slates his name.03:30 - Going to producers for a lead in Modern Family.05:20 - Experiences auditioning for big roles, like Ron Swanson and Michael Scott.11:59 - Not having as many big opportunites.13:48 - Struggling with the business side of acting.18:00 - Being artistic

Feb 10, • 1:04:01

#339: Maya Adrabi

#339: Maya Adrabi

Casting Director Maya Adrabi stops by the bungalow and discusses the problem with self tapes, callback rates, how she feels about using your space in auditions, and more! Maya's IMDb and Instagram @mayashoots. 00:00 - Introduction.02:16 - Maya slates her name.03:14 - AHC video explanations on auditions.05:06 - The problem with and rise of self tapes.11:36 - When self tapes make sense.13:12 - Pushing back on self tapes.14:40 - Turning down work.15:25 - Casting's relationship with production compa

Jan 27, • 1:04:13

#338: Alex Rubens, Returns

#338: Alex Rubens, Returns

Writer Alex Rubens stops by the bungalow and discusses his shift to working on more animated shows, the intricacies of being a showrunner, wanting to write when he isn't working, and more! Alex's IMDb. 00:00 - Introduction.01:41 - Alex slates his name.05:38 - Dating, therapy and podcasts.10:03 - Moving to animation since our last interview.14:42 - How does one become a showrunner.22:02 - Showrunner duties.23:55 - Differences between writing animation and live action.27:11 - Making corporate deci

Dec 16, 2024 • 1:08:47

#337: Kimia Behpoornia

#337: Kimia Behpoornia

Actor Kimia Behpoornia stops by the bungalow and discusses performing in Asssscat, the pressure of booking things without auditioning, walking around Los Angeles, and more! Kimia's IMDb and Instagram @childclown. 00:00 - Introduction.01:37 - Kimia slates her name.03:15 - Casting workshops.04:56 - Embarassing yourself and bad shows.08:21 - Asssscat.13:32 - Taking improv in elementary school as a shy kid and taking a ton of classes.19:59 - Attending UCLA for theatre.21:50 - Unique college theatre

Oct 28, 2024 • 1:03:14

#336: Jeremy Brandt

#336: Jeremy Brandt

Actor Jeremy Brandt stops by the bungalow and discusses how one audition can change everything, his contract as the Captial One guy, working a day job as a United pilot, and more! Jeremy's IMDb and Instagram @Jer_Brandt. 00:00 - Introduction.02:17 - Jeremy slates his name.03:29 - Being the spokesman for Capital One.06:53 - Celebs doing commercials.09:42 - What having a contract with Capital One entails.16:22 - What commercials Jeremy was doing prior.18.26 - Expecting Capital One to be small when

Oct 21, 2024 • 1:06:46

#335: John Rosenfeld, Returns

#335: John Rosenfeld, Returns

Acting teacher John Rosenfeld stops by the bungalow and discusses the mood of actors right now, his problem with audition classes, why he shifted his focus from acting to teaching, and more! John's IMDb and Instagram @johnrosenfeldstudios. 00:00 - Introduction.02:19 - John slates his name.03:02 - Bald brotherhood.07:18 - Dissappointment and finding the nuance in each student.11:58 - The mood of students right now.14:43 - Doing things in your control.16:58 - John drives and loves sports.19:58 - D

Sep 9, 2024 • 1:08:38

#334: Robert Ulrich & Christine Russell

#334: Robert Ulrich & Christine Russell

Casting Director Robert Ulrich & producer Christine Russell stop by the bungalow and discuss their new musical The Civility of Albert Cashier, why it's so relevant today, and more!Robert's IMDb and Instagram @rj.ulrich.Christine's IMDB and Instagram @christinerussell2033.Get your tickets to The Civility of Albert Cashier at the Colony Theatre in Burbank Aug 31 - Sept 22.00:00 - Introduction.02:24 - Christine slates her name.02:50 - Representing composers as an agent.05:08 - Why The Civility of A

Aug 26, 2024 • 27:00

#333: Stephanie Kato

#333: Stephanie Kato

Yoga instructor Stephanie Kato stops by the bungalow and discusses how yoga translates to the real world, how she sequences her classes, the decision to walk away from acting, and more!Steph's IMDb and Instagram @stephkato_.00:00 - Introduction.02:14 - Steph slates her name.03:38 - Yoga for actors and mindfulness.06:54 - Yoga translating to the real world.08:30 - Studying in Bali.13:27 - Using storytelling to guide class and "peak pose".16:15 - Using both Sanskrit and English.17:10 - Economics o

Aug 19, 2024 • 1:03:31

#332: Sara Tomko

#332: Sara Tomko

Actor Sara Tomko stops by the bungalow and discusses the long journey of Resident Alien, the importance of working day jobs, finding success later in life, and more!Sara's IMDb and Instagram @saratomko19.00:00 - Introduction.02:25 - Sara slates her name.03:20 - The ups and downs of Resident Alien.06:32 - Never being comfortable even after "getting the one".13:55 - Residuals versus smaller audience from a cable network.15:34 - Day jobs.20:24 - Finding success later in life.25:15 - Sara's audition

Jul 22, 2024 • 1:02:16

#331: Jason Winer

#331: Jason Winer

Director Jason Winer stops by the bungalow and discusses starting out in improv, his overall deal with 20th Century Fox, actor networking, and more!Jason's IMDb and Instagram @jasonwiner.00:00 - Introduction.01:58 - Jason slates his name.02:10 - Directing a pregnant Julie Bowen in the Modern Family pilot.04:32 - Dealing with unexpected situations as a director.09:25 - The lack of new comedy television.11:24 - Starting out in improv comedy at iO Chicago.15:10 - Studying performance at Northwester

Jun 17, 2024 • 1:09:31

BA #330: Jeff Greenberg

BA #330: Jeff Greenberg

Casting director Jeff Greenberg stops by the bungalow and discusses how he got started in casting, how many people he auditioned for the leads of Modern Family, his opinions on self tapes, and more!Jeff's IMDb and Instagram @jeffgreenbergcd.00:00 - Introduction.01:59 - Jeff slates his name.04:53 - Did David Hyde Pierce crash the Frasier audition?10:50 - The greatness of the show Frasier.12:30 - Does Jeff watch the shows he casts.15:28 - How Jeff shifted from acting to casting in the 80s.19:56 -

Jun 3, 2024 • 1:02:34

BA #329: Lesly Kahn

BA #329: Lesly Kahn

Acting teacher Lesly Kahn stops by the bungalow and discusses her approach to acting, how she can be perceived as intimidating, working on a scene with Mike, and more!Lesly's IMDb and Instagram @leslykahn.00:00 - Introduction.01:49 - Lesly slates her name.04:57 - Access to the breakdowns and asking for things.07:53 - The business of acting class.12:49 - Lesly's coaching tree.14:50 - Starting out as an actor with multiple degrees and not knowing how to act.17:10 - The key to acting is thinking.21

Apr 29, 2024 • 1:12:36

BA #328: Robert Ulrich

BA #328: Robert Ulrich

Casting director Robert Ulrich stops by the bungalow and discusses the state of self tapes, working for a larger casting office, how he finds new talent, and more!Robert's IMDb and Instagram @rj.ulrich.00:00 - Introduction.02:05 - Robert slates his name.04:40 - Does casting consciously bring in the same people.12:28 - Self tapes are here to stay.18:23 - The benefits of working as a bigger office (Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting).22:09 - How the work is divided at the office.26:30 - How does new ta

Apr 22, 2024 • 1:06:50

BA #327: Stevie Nelson, Returns

BA #327: Stevie Nelson, Returns

Actor Stevie Nelson stops by the bungalow and discusses balancing careers with acting pursuits, seeking out opportunities to learn, agents watching self tapes, and more!Stevie's IMDb and Instagram @iamstevienelson.00:00 - Introduction.02:01 - Stevie slates her name.03:19 - The struggles of being a podcaster.05:45 - Self tapes taking the fun out of auditions.14:00 - Balancing careers with creative pursuits.18:25 - Waiting everyone else out and sticking with it.21:00 - What acting is in 2024.26:22

Apr 1, 2024 • 58:34

BA #326: Mary Holland, Returns

BA #326: Mary Holland, Returns

Actor Mary Holland stops by the bungalow and discusses her improv team Wild Horses, getting writing repetition in during the pandemic, trying not to focus on things out of her control, and more!Mary's IMDb and Instagram @maryhollandaise.00:00 - Introduction.01:54 - Mary slates her name.03:35 - Wild Horses ending their improv run.07:21 - How does Mary feel about improv currently.10:47 - Thoughts on UCB selling.14:57 - Livestreamed comedy shows.17:35 - Paying improvisers.19:27 - Navigating work st

Mar 18, 2024 • 59:04

BA #325: George Basil, Returns

BA #325: George Basil, Returns

Actor George Basil stops by the bungalow and discusses how he stays creative during slow times, getting offered the role in Barbie, being scared about what his agents aren't telling him, and more!George's IMDb.00:00 - Introduction.01:20 - George slates his name.03:33 - Going through droughts in this business and staying creative in life.12:44 - Missing performing live shows.15:10 - Going to an audition at 200 South after this podcast.19:08 - Opinions on in-person versus self tapes.24:00 - Making

Mar 11, 2024 • 1:02:54

BA #324: Jessica Amlee

BA #324: Jessica Amlee

Actor Jessica Amlee stops by the bungalow and discusses growing up in Canada, working on a TV show 8 months a year while in high school, missing casting directors, and more!Jessica's IMDb and Instagram @jessicakelseyamlee.00:00 - Introduction.01:44 - Jess slates her name.04:47 - Growing up outside Vancouver in Maple Ridge.05:45 - Starting to act at the age of 4.12:55 - Experience juggling school and acting.18:07 - Booking out important dates contractually.19:52 - Landing Heartland at age 12 and

Mar 4, 2024 • 1:03:18

BA #323: Michael Jamin

BA #323: Michael Jamin

Writer Michael Jamin stops by the bungalow and discusses his new book of personal essays, his matter of fact attitude towards show business, learning how writer's rooms work, and more!Michael's IMDb, Instagram @michaeljaminwriter and get his new book A Paper Orchestra.00:00 - Introduction.01:54 - Michael slates his name.03:12 - The origin of his new book A Paper Orchestra.06:13 - Getting rejected from the creative writing program at Princeton.11:50 - Writing the book without studio notes and fin

Feb 26, 2024 • 51:25

BA #322: Michael Sanford

BA #322: Michael Sanford

Casting Director Michael Sanford stops by the bungalow and discusses the importance of therapy, how he tries to provide as much feedback as possible for actors, how he watches every audition, and more!Michael's IMDb and Instagram @sanfordcasting.00:00 - Introduction.01:42 - Michael slates his name.02:55 - Michael does so many podcasts as the nice guy in casting.05:08 - Casting directors as therapists for actors.09:06 - Michael did one semester of grad school for psychology.11:32 - Helping make a

Jan 29, 2024 • 1:08:38

BA #321: Ryan Gaul

BA #321: Ryan Gaul

Actor Ryan Gaul stops by the bungalow and discusses getting less confident as he's gotten older, working consistently sincing moving to Los Angeles, never wanting to do Saturday Night Live, and more!Ryan's IMDb and Instagram @rygaul.00:00 - Introduction.01:50 - Ryan slates his name.03:14 - Getting asked to do a lot of podcasts.08:25 - Booking House of Lies the day his son was born.09:55 - Thoughts on working consistently the last ten years.14:31 - Getting less confident getting older.18:08 - Nev

Jan 22, 2024 • 1:05:47

BA #320: Jason Palmer

BA #320: Jason Palmer

Writer Jason Palmer stops by the bungalow and discusses working at Fox NFL Sunday, being a writer's assistant for eight years, taking improv classes to help with his writing, and more!Jason's IMDb and Instagram @jpalmcomedy.00:00 - Introduction.01:23 - Jason slates his name.02:08 - Landing the Fox NFL Sunday gig writing comedy sketches.07:40 - Not being prepared for live television.12:21 - Producing, casting and directing the sketches but not knowing he could build sets.15:05 - The tight weekly

Jan 8, 2024 • 1:04:41

BA #319: Emily Pendergast

BA #319: Emily Pendergast

Actor Emily Pendergast stops by the bungalow and discusses struggling with self doubt, throwing a party for the first thing she booked only to be cut out of it, her audition for SNL, and more!Emily's IMDb and Instagram @ependergast.00:00 - Introduction.02:40 - Emily slates her name.03:30 - Emily reflects on where she is in her career.07:50 - Wrestling with self doubt and ADHD.13:43 - Getting cut out of the first thing Emily booked.16:59 - Choosing simplicity and non-doing.20:39 - Getting through

Nov 20, 2023 • 1:06:15

BA #318: Jacob Seidman

BA #318: Jacob Seidman

Actor-writer Jacob Seidman stops by the bungalow and discusses creating short films, studying with a collaborative acting class, the value add of a writing partner, and more!Jacob's IMDb and Instagram @jhseidman.00:00 - Introduction.02:00 - Jacob slates his name.02:30 - How Jacob is feeling during the strike.05:50 - How Jacob deals with momentum getting stopped.10:35 - Being in an acting class (Studio 24/7) that is collaborative.15:45 - Writing and producing short films.20:30 - Submitting to fil

Sep 25, 2023 • 1:00:53

BA #317: Michelle Lewitt

BA #317: Michelle Lewitt

Casting director Michelle Lewitt stops by the bungalow and discusses how she got her first job in casting from writing letters, how she thinks actors need to follow their gut, audition feedback, and more!Michelle's IMDb.00:00 - Introduction.01:42 - Michelle slates her name.03:55 - Actors playing with slates and accents.06:40 - Attire and appearance in auditions.08:30 - Following your gut to your authentic self.11:15 - Purposefully dressing out of character to stand out.14:00 - Actors self sabota

Sep 11, 2023 • 1:04:45

BA #316: Jessica Sherman, Returns

BA #316: Jessica Sherman, Returns

Casting director Jessica Sherman stops by the bungalow and discusses the traditional way casting directors found work, feeling like a therapist for actors, exhaustion from trying to inact change, and more!Jessica's IMDb and Instagram @jshermy.casting.00:00 - Introduction.03:15 - Jessica slates her name.04:45 - The origins of Jess' Tipsy Casting podcast.07:45 - Any concerns with sharing too much.09:25 - Do actors get too friendly with outreach.15:04 - The parralels of this industry to dating.16:2

Aug 21, 2023 • 1:08:21

BA #315: Jenn Presser

BA #315: Jenn Presser

Casting Director Jenn Presser stops by the bungalow and discusses moving to London this year, educating producers on finding new casting professionals, the pools of talent in different markets, and more!Jenn's IMDb and Instagram @breakawaycasting.00:00 - Introduction.02:29 - Jenn slates her name.04:15 - Actors using slates and manicures.07:05 - Taking a one way trip to London after considering leaving the business post pandemic.15:25 - Deciding to move to London on a whim and all the legwork goi

Aug 14, 2023 • 1:06:54

BA #314: Leah Knauer

BA #314: Leah Knauer

Actor Leah Knauer stops by the bungalow and discusses always doing new things, always saying yes, her advice for new actors, and more!Leah's IMDb and Instagram @leahknauer.00:00 - Introduction.01:33 - Leah slates her name.02:15 - Leah always pivoting and doing new things.08:50 - Manifesting things, like tweeting at Kevin Smith.12:30 - Struggle with productivity and relaxing and comparison.16:30 - Time management and to-do lists.20:45 - Acting at the age of 6 in Philadelphia amd going to a few co

Jul 31, 2023 • 1:07:01

BA #313: Desiree Middlebrook

BA #313: Desiree Middlebrook

Manager Desiree Middlebrook stops by the bungalow and discusses watching her clients auditions, her thoughts on self tapes, how much communication she likes to have with clients, and more!Desiree's IMDb and Instagram @desireewiththewine.00:00 - Introduction.01:30 - Desiree slates her name.03:05 - Watching and critiquing client auditions.09:43 - Thoughts on coached auditions.14:04 - Thoughts on self tapes.17:30 - How Desiree started in casting before becoming a manager.24:23 - What Desiree looks

Jul 24, 2023 • 1:03:25

BA #312: Stephany Folsom

BA #312: Stephany Folsom

Writer Stephany Folsom stops by the bungalow and discusses her experience at film school, how she approaches rewrites, her script for Toy Story 4 grossing over a billion dollars, and more!Stephany's IMDb and Instagram @stephfolsom.00:00 - Introduction.01:03 - Stephany slates her name.02:00 - The writer's strike.04:50 - Wanting to write from an early age including some dark stories.07:30 - Loving watching movies at the cineplex.09:07 - Moving to LA to attend film school at Loyola Marymount.15:50

Jul 17, 2023 • 1:01:35

BA #311: Carl Tart

BA #311: Carl Tart

Comedian Carl Tart stops by the bungalow and discusses getting a manager from the CBS Diversity showcase, how improv is important for his mental health, being an introverted extrovert, and more!Carl's IMDb and Instagram @dammitcarl.00:00 - Introduction.01:29 - Carl slates his name.02:20 - What does Carl say he does. Actor? Writer? Comedian?05:00 - Wanting to be a comedian despite being shy kid.06:25 - Consuming as much comedy content as he could.07:05 - Thinking athletics was the career choice r

Jul 10, 2023 • 1:13:13

BA #310: Stephanie Allynne, Returns

BA #310: Stephanie Allynne, Returns

Writer Stephanie Allynne stops by the bungalow and discusses how she wrote a lot during the pandemic, her opinion on live streaming improv shows, not lettings the ups and downs effect how she feels about the industry, and more!Stephanie's IMDb and Instagram @stephanieallynne.00:00 - Introduction.01:25 - Stephanie slates her name.04:10 - Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld.06:35 - How Stephanie handled her creativity during the pandemic.12:24 - Focusing on the story, with grounded characters when wri

Jun 26, 2023 • 1:08:32

BA #309: Gianna Butler

BA #309: Gianna Butler

Casting associate Gianna Butler stops by the bungalow and discusses her advice for handling rejection, how she approaches audition submissions, her aspirations to start her own casting company, and more!Gianna's IMDb and Instagram @gbutt.00:00 - Introduction01:17 - Gianna slates her name.02:50 - Thoughts on slates.07:50 - Attending San Fran State for theatre before switching to casting.10:45 - Advice for handling rejection.13:00 - What skills are vaulable to be good at casting.15:15 - Starting d

Jun 12, 2023 • 1:02:22

BA #308: Will Hines, Returns

BA #308: Will Hines, Returns

Actor Will Hines stops by the bungalow and discusses how he survived teaching improv during the pandemic, his thoughts on UCB being sold, not being a fan of self tapes, and more!Will's IMDb and Instagram @williebhines.00:00 - Introduction.01:35 - Will slates his name.02:30 - How Will survived off doing podcasts and teaching improv during the pandemic.10:05 - Will deciding to not focus on acting.11:45 - In February 2020 wanting to really lock in on acting.15:40 - How Will feels about Upright Citi

Jun 5, 2023 • 1:02:37

BA #307: Josh Ropiequet

BA #307: Josh Ropiequet

Casting associate Josh Ropiequet stops by the bungalow and discusses what got him into casting, his day-to-day working at Lowry-Johnson / Goldstein, how he approaches actor submissions, how the writer's strike has affected his side of the business, and more!Josh's IMDb and Instagram @jrrnottolkien.00:00 - Introduction.02:04 - Josh slates his name.02:45 - Studying theatre at Northwestern.04:45 - What drew Josh to casting after an internship at Sony.06:45 - What makes a casting person good at thei

May 22, 2023 • 1:01:46

BA #306: Jennifer E. Gardner

BA #306: Jennifer E. Gardner

Actor Jennifer E. Gardner stops by the bungalow and discusses booking her first theatrical audition, her not prioritizing getting an agent after moving to Los Angeles, avoiding tying your worth to booking gigs, and more!Jen's IMDb and Instagram @jennifer.e.gardner.00:00 - Introduction.01:18 - Jen slates her name.02:10 - Jen's first theatrical audition for On The Verge.07:40 - That audition being before covid and booking the show after covid.09:25 - Jen waiting to get an agent after moving to LA.

May 8, 2023 • 59:49

BA #305: Oscar Montoya, Returns

BA #305: Oscar Montoya, Returns

Actor Oscar Montoya stops by the bungalow and discusses booking Minx after one audition, how has being a series regular changed his position in the business, his fear he is a terrible actor, and more!Oscar's IMDb and Instagram @ozzymo.00:00 - Introduction.01:31 - Oscar slates his name.02:50 - Auditioning for Minx and getting yelled at beforehand.06:00 - Doing one take for them and one take for me.07:35 - Doing four callbacks and a producer session for an Apple+ show.09:55 - Booking Minx post-cov

Apr 24, 2023 • 1:03:17

BA #304: Artoun Nazareth

BA #304: Artoun Nazareth

Actor Artoun Nazareth stops by the bungalow and discusses finding happiness outside the entertainment industry, how he budgets his time between creative endeavors, his post audition treats, and more!Artoun's IMDb and Instagram @artouncartoon.00:00 - Introduction.02:05 - Artoun slates his name.02:30 - Artoun's "linear" growth in the industry.05:45 - Finding happiness outside of the entertainment business.11:00 - The high of filming Ghostbusters: Afterlife.13:30 - What got Artoun interested in per

Apr 17, 2023 • 54:56

BA #024: Greg Edwards

BA #024: Greg Edwards

Comedian Greg Edwards stops by the studio and discusses how he discovered stand up through mystery dinner theatre, the origins of 'Thug Notes' and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/024 [Originally aired May 2014]

Aug 31, 2020 • 0:01

BA #021: Shara Smallwood

BA #021: Shara Smallwood

Dancer Shara Smallwood stops by the studio and discusses the myriad of opportunities LA offers in her profession, why she majored in mass communications instead of dance and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/021 [Originally aired April 2014]

Aug 24, 2020 • 0:01

BA #178: William Jackson Harper

BA #178: William Jackson Harper

Actor William Jackson Harper (The Good Place, Jack Ryan) stops by Studio 309 and discusses attending the College of Santa Fe, considering giving up acting, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/178 [Originally aired May 2017]

Aug 17, 2020 • 0:01

BA #229: Gentry White

BA #229: Gentry White

Actor Gentry White (The Shannara Chronicles, UnReal) stops by Studio 309 and discusses performing in a talent convention as a kid, doing a Mormon mission in Africa, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/229 [Originally aired May 2018]

Aug 10, 2020 • 0:01

BA #282: Dawan Owens

BA #282: Dawan Owens

Actor Dawan Owens (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Ranch) stops by Studio 309 and discusses working long days in a corporate job before starting comedy, taking as many classes as possible, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/282 [Originally aired August 2019]

Aug 3, 2020 • 0:01

BA #031: Zach Graves

BA #031: Zach Graves

Actor Zach Graves stops by the studio and discusses the importance of positivity, how he left basketball after discovering acting and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/031 [Originally aired June 2014]

Jul 27, 2020 • 0:01

BA #032: Kristine Mirelle

BA #032: Kristine Mirelle

Singer Kristine Mirelle (The X Factor) stops by the studio and discusses hustling in both music and the chips / salsa business, the power music has on people and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/032 [Originally aired July 2014]

Jul 20, 2020 • 0:01

BA #009: Tone Bell

BA #009: Tone Bell

Comedian Tone Bell (The Flash, Whitney) swings by the studio and discusses being hunted down by the actors union, how he handled the cancellation of NBC's Whitney and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/009 [Originally aired January 2014]

Jul 13, 2020 • 0:01

BA #176: Laura Chinn

BA #176: Laura Chinn

Writer Laura Chinn (Florida Girls, The Mick) stops by Studio 309 and discusses dropping out of high school, her time with Boom Chicago, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/176 [Originally aired April 2017]

Jul 6, 2020 • 0:01

BA #248: Davida Williams

BA #248: Davida Williams

Actor Davida Williams (Casual, Lizzie McGuire) stops by Studio 309 and discusses auditioning as a kid, quitting acting for a bit, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/248 [Originally aired October 2018]

Jun 29, 2020 • 0:01

BA #195: Ego Nwodim

BA #195: Ego Nwodim

Actor Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live, Brockmire) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being bourgeois, growing up in a family of doctors, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/195 [Originally aired September 2017]

Jun 22, 2020 • 0:01

BA #241: Tosin Morohunfola

BA #241: Tosin Morohunfola

Actor Tosin Morohunfola (Stumptown, Black Lightning) stops by Studio 309 and discusses opening a theatre company at university, happily avoiding day jobs, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/241 [Originally aired August 2018]

Jun 15, 2020 • 0:01

BA #064: 'Open' Mike Eagle

BA #064: 'Open' Mike Eagle

Rapper Open Mike Eagle (The New Negroes, Harmontown) stops by Studio 309 and discusses doing break dancing and graffiti as a youth, almost getting kicked out of Southern Illinois, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/064 [Originally aired February 2015]

Jun 8, 2020 • 0:01

BA #061: Milana Vayntrub

BA #061: Milana Vayntrub

Actor Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us, Silicon Valley) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being a talkative child, dropping out of high school, the need to make your own content, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/061 [Originally aired January 2015]

May 25, 2020 • 0:01

BA #204: Jessie Gaskell

BA #204: Jessie Gaskell

Writer Jessie Gaskell (Conan, Hello Ross!) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being an only child born in Panama, leaving LA to realize she wanted to be there, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/204 [Originally aired November 2017]

May 18, 2020 • 0:01

BA #124: Rory Scovel

BA #124: Rory Scovel

Comedian Rory Scovel (Robbie, Superstore) stops by Studio 309 and discusses losing a mother at an early age, playing soccer in college, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/124 [Originally aired April 2016]

May 11, 2020 • 0:01

BA #095: Mike Castle

BA #095: Mike Castle

Actor Mike Castle (Brews Brothers, Grace and Frankie) stops by Studio 309 and discusses getting a manager at age 13, his love of performing improv, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/095 [Originally aired September 2015]

May 4, 2020 • 0:01

BA #070: Allison Miller

BA #070: Allison Miller

Actor Allison Miller (A Million Little Things, 13 Reasons Why) stops by Studio 309 and discusses moving a lot as a child, how she broke through via a reality show, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/070 [Originally aired March 2015]

Apr 27, 2020 • 0:01

BA #051: Gil Ozeri

BA #051: Gil Ozeri

Actor / writer Gil Ozeri (BlackAF, Big Mouth) stops by the studio and discusses being a short, scared & anxious child, how a challenge got him into classes at UCB and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/051 [Originally aired November 2014]

Apr 20, 2020 • 0:01

BA #018: Eugene Cordero

BA #018: Eugene Cordero

Actor Eugene Cordero (Tacoma FD, The Good Place) stops by the studio and discusses his recent appearances on Hawaii Five-0 and House of Lies, how he defines 'success', teaching at USC and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/018 [Originally aired March 2014]

Apr 13, 2020 • 0:01

BA #303: Christine Bullen

BA #303: Christine Bullen

Actor Christine Bullen (Plus One, The Real O'Neals) stops by Studio 309 and discusses what she did as the UCB artistic director, her SNL audition, and more!Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/303

Apr 6, 2020 • 1:14:22

BA #181: Demi Adejuyigbe

BA #181: Demi Adejuyigbe

Writer Demi Adejuyigbe (The Late Late Show, The Good Place) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in Texas, the origins of Gilmore Guys, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/181 [Originally aired May 2017]

Mar 30, 2020 • 0:01

BA #210: Mark Titus

BA #210: Mark Titus

Writer Mark Titus (TheRinger.com) stops by Studio 309 and discusses playing basketball from an early age, Jimmy Kimmel flying him to LA, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/210 [Originally aired January 2018]

Mar 23, 2020 • 0:01

BA #302: Amber Horn

BA #302: Amber Horn

Casting director Amber Horn (Just Roll With It, Andi Mack) stops by Studio 309 and discusses what casting sees on the submission side of breakdowns, attending SMU for film, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/302

Mar 16, 2020 • 1:11:50

BA #301: Sibby Kirchgessner

BA #301: Sibby Kirchgessner

Casting director Sibby Kirchgessner (Single Parents, Veep) stops by Studio 309 and discusses how actors shouldn't overthink auditions, living in Aspen for a few years, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/301

Mar 9, 2020 • 1:24:42

BA #300: Demi Adejuyigbe, Lindsey Kraft, Payman Benz (Live @ UCB Franklin)

BA #300: Demi Adejuyigbe, Lindsey Kraft, Payman Benz (Live @ UCB Franklin)

On the live three hundredth episode writer Demi Adejuyigbe, actor Lindsey Kraft and director Payman Benz stop by the podcast (via UCB Franklin) and discuss how their relationships with representation has evolved over their career, navigating the highs and lows of the business, and more!00:00 - Introduction.07:07 - Working on things that don’t air.15:37 - Relationships / power shifts with representation.22:17 - How much work do they generate themselves.27:07 - Last time they worked a non-industry

Mar 2, 2020 • 1:06:41

BA #088: Lauren Lapkus

BA #088: Lauren Lapkus

Actor Lauren Lapkus (Crashing, The Big Bang Theory) stops by Studio 309 and discusses starting iO improv classes while in high school, her failures as well as successes, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/088 [Originally aired July 2015] Tickets to the 300th episode live at UCB on 2/25 at 11p are available -- franklin.ucbtheatre.com/performance/72261

Feb 10, 2020 • 0:01

BA #037: Mary Holland

BA #037: Mary Holland

Actor Mary Holland (Veep, New Girl) stops by Studio 309 and discusses her early life in the mountains of Virginia, the summer she spent in Moscow and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/037 [Originally aired August 2014]

Feb 3, 2020 • 0:01

BA #299: Vicki Goggin

BA #299: Vicki Goggin

Casting director Vicki Goggin stops by Studio 309 and discusses living up East Hollywood during the riots, studying under Stella Adler, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/299

Jan 27, 2020 • 0:01

BA #298: Lisandra Tena

BA #298: Lisandra Tena

Actor Lisandra Tena (The Good Place, Fear the Walking Dead) stops by Studio 309 and discusses her love of note cards, growing up homeless in Albuquerque, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/298

Jan 13, 2020 • 0:01

BA #244: Rebecca Rittenhouse

BA #244: Rebecca Rittenhouse

Actor Rebecca Rittenhouse (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Four Weddings and a Funeral) stops by Studio 309 and discusses wanting to live on the East coast, studying romance languages, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/244 [Originally aired September 2018]

Dec 30, 2019 • 0:00

BA #196: Sam Jones

BA #196: Sam Jones

Photographer Sam Jones (Off Camera) stops by Studio 309 and discusses dirt biking as a kid & adult, shooting photos for the Associated Press, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/196 [Originally aired September 2017]

Dec 23, 2019 • 0:01

BA #296: Peter Blake

BA #296: Peter Blake

Writer Peter Blake (Gotham, House MD) stops by Studio 309 and discusses generating conflict in writing, reading scripts as an assistant, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/296

Dec 16, 2019 • 0:00

BA #029: Matt Besser

BA #029: Matt Besser

Comedian Matt Besser (Parks and Recreation, Reno 911!) stops by the studio and discusses how people should gain life experiences before entering comedy, how improv has become 'corny' and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/029 [Originally aired June 2014]

Dec 9, 2019 • 0:00

BA #295: Haley Strode

BA #295: Haley Strode

Actor Haley Strode (Lethal Weapon, Wendell and Vinnie) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up on a farm, attending Ole Miss, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/295

Dec 2, 2019 • 0:01

BA #294: Allison Silverman

BA #294: Allison Silverman

Writer Allison Silverman (The Office, The Colbert Report) stops by Studio 309 and discusses doing Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, calling New York City home, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/294

Nov 25, 2019 • 0:01

BA #094: Kumail Nanjiani

BA #094: Kumail Nanjiani

Comedian Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley, Portlandia) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in a corrupt Pakistan, never being comfortable, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/094 [Originally aired August 2015]

Nov 18, 2019 • 0:00

BA #293: Richard Hicks

BA #293: Richard Hicks

Casting director Richard Hicks (Gravity, Zero Dark Thirty) stops by Studio 309 and discusses winning casting work, attending Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/293

Nov 11, 2019 • 0:01

BA #290: Glen Powell

BA #290: Glen Powell

Actor Glen Powell (Hidden Figures, Scream Queens) stops by Studio 309 and discusses his need to get out of town from time to time, taking tap dance classes as a kid, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/290

Oct 14, 2019 • 0:01

BA #100: Scott Aukerman

BA #100: Scott Aukerman

Comedian Scott Aukerman (Mr. Show, Between Two Ferns) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being an artsy kid growing up in Orange County, breaking down the walls between stand up & sketch with his live show Comedy Death Ray, and more! Pics, vids -- boxangeles.com/100 [Originally aired October 2015]

Sep 30, 2019 • 0:02

BA #288: Sherry Thomas

BA #288: Sherry Thomas

Casting director Sherry Thomas (Barry, Breaking Bad) stops by Studio 309 and discusses what gets her excited about an actor, casting getting overlooked, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/288

Sep 23, 2019 • 0:01

BA #287: Adam Mason

BA #287: Adam Mason

Director Adam Mason (Into The Dark, Misconduct) stops by Studio 309 and discusses going thru a goth phase, creating a music video production company, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/287

Sep 16, 2019 • 0:01

BA #286: Michelle Twarowska

BA #286: Michelle Twarowska

Actor Michelle Twarowska (Fresh Off the Boat, Jane the Virgin) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being raised to be ambitious, studying anthropology of culture, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/286

Sep 9, 2019 • 0:00

BA #244: Rebecca Rittenhouse

BA #244: Rebecca Rittenhouse

Actor Rebecca Rittenhouse (The Handmaid's Tale, Bloood & Oil) stops by Studio 309 and discusses wanting to live on the East coast, studying romance languages, and more! Info, pics, vids, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/244

Sep 10, 2018 • 0:00

BA #240: Barry Rothbart

BA #240: Barry Rothbart

Comedian Barry Rothbart (The Wolf of Wall Street, Downward Dog) stops by Studio 309 and discusses working for his dad's illegal bookie business, attending three colleges, and more! Info, pics, vids, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/240

Aug 13, 2018 • 0:01

BA #239: Stephanie Drake

BA #239: Stephanie Drake

Actor Stephanie Drake (Mad Men, The Middle) stops by Studio 309 and discusses attending a performing arts magnet school, what she learned working for an agency, and more! Info, pics, vids, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/239

Aug 6, 2018 • 0:01

BA #238: Krister Johnson

BA #238: Krister Johnson

Writer Krister Johnson (Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, Children's Hospital) stops by Studio 309 and discusses developing late as a kid, his comedic Christian band God's Pottery, and more! Info, pics, vids, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/238

Jul 30, 2018 • 0:01

BA #222: Scott Neustadter

BA #222: Scott Neustadter

Writer Scott Neustadter (The Disaster Artist, The Fault In Our Stars) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in Atlantic City, working for Robert De Niro's production company, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/222

Apr 9, 2018 • 0:01

BA #220: Patrick Schumacker

BA #220: Patrick Schumacker

Writer Patrick Schumacker (Powerless, $#*! My Dad Says) stops by Studio 309 and discusses having both parents work for Budweiser, attending University of Texas, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/220

Mar 12, 2018 • 0:01

BA #213: Karen Graci

BA #213: Karen Graci

Writer Karen Graci (Girlboss, Blue) stops by Studio 309 and discusses playing her in dad's pizza shop as a kid, working in Vegas, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/213

Jan 22, 2018 • 0:01

BA #212: Mike Rotman

BA #212: Mike Rotman

Writer Mike Rotman (Politically Incorrect, Later with Greg Kinnear) stops by Studio 309 and discusses considering being a lawyer, how an earthquake got him his career, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/212

Jan 15, 2018 • 0:01

BA #210: Mark Titus

BA #210: Mark Titus

Writer Mark Titus (TheRinger.com) stops by Studio 309 and discusses playing basketball from an early age, Jimmy Kimmel flying him to LA, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/210

Jan 1, 2018 • 0:01

BA #208: David J. Peterson

BA #208: David J. Peterson

Conlanger David J. Peterson (Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful) stops by Studio 309 and discusses studying linguistics at UC Berkeley, being unemployed for awhile, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/208

Dec 11, 2017 • 0:01

BA #206: Adrienne Airhart

BA #206: Adrienne Airhart

Comedian Adrienne Airhart stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up around the country, studying both linguistics and computer science, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/206

Nov 20, 2017 • 0:00

BA #205: Isaac Aptaker

BA #205: Isaac Aptaker

Writer Isaac Aptaker (Grandfathered, About A Boy) stops by Studio 309 and discusses attending NYU for screenwriting, hitting up mixers underage to find a job, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/205

Nov 13, 2017 • 0:00

BA #202: Rob Kutner

BA #202: Rob Kutner

Writer Rob Kutner (Conan, The Daily Show) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in Atlanta, attending Princeton, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/2017/10/23/ba-202-rob-kutner/

Oct 23, 2017 • 0:00

BA #198: Monica Barbaro

BA #198: Monica Barbaro

Actor Monica Barbaro (Chicago Justice, UnReal) stops by Studio 309 and discusses doing ballet as a kid, attending NYU, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/198

Sep 25, 2017 • 0:01

BA #197: Katie Locke O'Brien

BA #197: Katie Locke O'Brien

Actor Katie Locke O'Brien (Weeds, Justified) stops by Studio 309 and discusses her first role in dinner theatre, developing projects, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/197

Sep 18, 2017 • 0:01

BA #196: Sam Jones

BA #196: Sam Jones

Photographer Sam Jones (Off Camera, Roadies) stops by Studio 309 and discusses dirt biking as a kid & adult, shooting photos for the Associated Press, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/196

Sep 11, 2017 • 0:01

BA #195: Ego Nwodim

BA #195: Ego Nwodim

Actor Ego Nwodim (Drive Share, K.C. Undercover) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being bourgeois, growing up in a family of doctors, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/195

Sep 4, 2017 • 0:01

BA #194: Avital Ash

BA #194: Avital Ash

Actor Avital Ash (7p/10e) stops by Studio 309 and discusses working at the Miami Herald in high school, moving to Los Angeles at 18, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/194

Aug 28, 2017 • 0:01

BA #193: Alex Rose Wiesel

BA #193: Alex Rose Wiesel

Actor Alex Rose Wiesel (Two and a Half Man, Jimmy Kimmel Live!) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in the amazing San Diego, attending AMDA in Hollywood, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/193

Aug 21, 2017 • 0:01

BA #192: Evan Susser

BA #192: Evan Susser

Writer Evan Susser (Fist Fight, Wedding Crashers 2) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being anti writing ritual, growing up with dyslexia, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/192

Aug 14, 2017 • 0:01

BA #191: Brendan O'Brien

BA #191: Brendan O'Brien

Writer Brendan O'Brien (The House, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising) stops by Studio 309 and discusses playing basketball as a youth, working as an assistant to a producer, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/191

Aug 7, 2017 • 0:01

BA #190: Angel Parker

BA #190: Angel Parker

Actor Angel Parker (Trial & Error, Rebel) stops by Studio 309 and discusses living in Hollywood during the 1992 riots, paying to attend the Emmys, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/190

Jul 31, 2017 • 0:01

BA #189: Eric Heisserer

BA #189: Eric Heisserer

Writer Eric Heisserer (Lights Out, Hours) stops by Studio 309 and discusses his writing tricks, how he holds his reps accountable, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/189

Jul 24, 2017 • 0:01

BA #188: Ginger Gonzaga

BA #188: Ginger Gonzaga

Actor Ginger Gonzaga (I'm Dying Up Here, Togetherness) stops by Studio 309 and discusses participating in debate in high school, starting out at Groundlings, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/188

Jul 17, 2017 • 0:01

BA #187: Ryan Case

BA #187: Ryan Case

Director Ryan Case (Modern Family, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) stops by Studio 309 and discusses playing a lot of movie pretend as a kid, starting out as an editor, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/187

Jul 10, 2017 • 0:01

BA #186: Alison Haislip

BA #186: Alison Haislip

Actor Alison Haislip (Attack of the Show!, Battlebots) stops by Studio 309 and discusses performing music as a kid, tripping into hosting, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/186

Jul 3, 2017 • 0:01

BA #185: Brian Sacca

BA #185: Brian Sacca

Actor Brian Sacca (Kong: Skull Island, Wrecked) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being an arrogant 20-something, working as a set carpenter, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/185

Jun 26, 2017 • 0:01

BA #184: Colleen McGuinness

BA #184: Colleen McGuinness

Writer Colleen McGuinness (Friends from College, 30 Rock) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being raised by her grandparents, working in offices after first moving to Los Angeles, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/184

Jun 19, 2017 • 0:01

BA #183: Sara Benincasa

BA #183: Sara Benincasa

Author Sara Benincasa (Agorafabulous!: Dispatches from My Bedroom, DC Trip) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up with mental health issues, getting her masters degree in teaching, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/183

Jun 12, 2017 • 0:01

BA #182: Jamie Denbo

BA #182: Jamie Denbo

Actor Jamie Denbo (Daddy's Home, Spy) stops by Studio 309 and discusses finding improv in college, working at Disney World, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/182

Jun 5, 2017 • 0:01

BA #181: Demi Adejuyigbe

BA #181: Demi Adejuyigbe

Writer Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place, @midnight) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in Texas, the origins of Gilmore Guys, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/181

May 29, 2017 • 0:01

BA #180: Tracey Wigfield

BA #180: Tracey Wigfield

Writer Tracey Wigfield (30 Rock, The Mindy Project) stops by Studio 309 and discusses acting as a kid, working as a writer's PA, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/180

May 22, 2017 • 0:01

BA #179: Rachel Grate

BA #179: Rachel Grate

Actor Rachel Grate (The Amanda Show, NCIS) stops by Studio 309 and discusses starting out in acting as a kid, missing having an odd job, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/179

May 15, 2017 • 0:01

BA #178: William Jackson Harper

BA #178: William Jackson Harper

Actor William Jackson Harper (The Blacklist, 30 Rock) stops by Studio 309 and discusses attending the College of Santa Fe, considering giving up acting, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/178

May 8, 2017 • 0:01

BA #177: Anna Konkle

BA #177: Anna Konkle

Actor Anna Konkle (New Girl, Maron) stops by Studio 309 and discusses attending NYU, thinking about quitting performing, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/177

May 1, 2017 • 0:01

BA #176: Laura Chinn

BA #176: Laura Chinn

Writer Laura Chinn (The Mick, Grandfathered) stops by Studio 309 and discusses dropping out of high school, her time with Boom Chicago, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/176

Apr 24, 2017 • 0:01

BA Bonus: Tina Elder

BA Bonus: Tina Elder

Mom Tina Elder stops by Studio 309 and discusses her five favorite episodes, and not much more!

Apr 17, 2017 • 0:00

BA #175: Jade Catta-Preta

BA #175: Jade Catta-Preta

Actor Jade Catta-Preta (Modern Family, The Jim Gaffigan Show) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in Brazil, her start in comedy, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/175

Apr 10, 2017 • 0:01

BA #174: Erin Mallory Long

BA #174: Erin Mallory Long

Writer Erin Mallory Long (Hello Giggles, Kathy) stops by Studio 309 and discusses watching a lot of Nickelodeon as a kid, attending NYU's film school, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/174

Apr 3, 2017 • 0:01

BA #173: Ali Vingiano

BA #173: Ali Vingiano

Actor Ali Vingiano (BuzzFeed) stops by Studio 309 and discusses her gluten allergy, making her own videos, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/173

Mar 27, 2017 • 0:01

BA #172: Melissa Stetten

BA #172: Melissa Stetten

Model Melissa Stetten (Key and Peele, Blue Bloods) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being a painfully shy kid, not planning on modeling, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/172

Mar 20, 2017 • 0:01

BA #171: Mo Welch

BA #171: Mo Welch

Comedian Mo Welch stops by Studio 309 and discusses always embracing change, attending Wyoming University, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/171

Mar 13, 2017 • 0:01

BA #169: Jason Fox

BA #169: Jason Fox

Actor Jason Fox (Zeroville, Gentlemen's Fury) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in Pennsylvania, working as an architect, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/169

Feb 27, 2017 • 0:01

BA #168: John Hamburg

BA #168: John Hamburg

Writer John Hamburg (Zoolander, I Love You, Man) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in Manhattan, make short films in grade school, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/168

Feb 20, 2017 • 0:01

BA #167: Amy Miller

BA #167: Amy Miller

On the one-hundred and sixty-seventh episode of Box Angeles, comedian Amy Miller (Last Comic Standing) stops by Studio 309 and discusses attending University of California, Berkeley, how she got into stand up, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/167

Feb 13, 2017 • 0:01

BA #166: Dave Theune

BA #166: Dave Theune

Improviser Dave Theune (Superstore, Fresh Off The Boat) stops by Studio 309 and discusses doing ComedySportz in Milwaukee for eight years, starting out / learing a bunch doing a Stanley Steamer campaign, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/166

Feb 6, 2017 • 0:01

BA #165: Dan Gill

BA #165: Dan Gill

Actor Dan Gill (Drunk Wedding, The Office) stops by Studio 309 and discusses coming from a family of circus performers, being repped by CAA right away, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/165

Jan 30, 2017 • 0:01

BA #164: Alex Berg

BA #164: Alex Berg

Improviser Alex Berg (The Goldbergs, 2 Broke Girls) stops by Studio 309 and discusses hating growing up in idyllic Connecticut, wanting to be a professor, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/164

Jan 23, 2017 • 0:01

BA #163: Amy Heidt

BA #163: Amy Heidt

Actor Amy Heidt (Adam Ruins Everything, The Office) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being overly dramatic as a kid actor, never having an agent or manager, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/163

Jan 16, 2017 • 0:01

BA #162: Eva Anderson

BA #162: Eva Anderson

Writer Eva Anderson (You're the Worst, Comedy Bang! Bang!) stops by Studio 309 and discusses having stage fright, producing reality television, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/162

Jan 9, 2017 • 0:01

BA #161: Beth Appel

BA #161: Beth Appel

Improviser Beth Appel (Adam Ruins Everything, Comedy Bang! Bang!) stops by Studio 309 and discusses acting a lot as a kid, always wanting to lead drama departments, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/161

Jan 2, 2017 • 0:01

BA #160: Haley Mancini

BA #160: Haley Mancini

Actor Haley Mancini (The Powerpuff Girls, The Morning After) stops by Studio 309 and discusses attending Boston College for pre-med, doing Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/160

Dec 26, 2016 • 0:01

BA #159: David Stassen

BA #159: David Stassen

Writer David Stassen (Central Intelligence, The Mindy Project) stops by Studio 309 and discusses working for ESPN, selling a movie, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/159

Dec 19, 2016 • 0:01

BA #158: Sean Bolger

BA #158: Sean Bolger

Actor Sean Bolger (Days of Our Lives, Hand of God) stops by Studio 309 and discusses working in commodities for 13 years, stumbling into theater, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/158

Dec 12, 2016 • 0:01

BA #157: Mouzam Makkar

BA #157: Mouzam Makkar

Actor Mouzam Makkar (The Vampire Diaries, American Horror Story) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in the United Arab Emirates, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/157

Nov 28, 2016 • 0:01

BA #156: Blair Beeken

BA #156: Blair Beeken

Actor Blair Beeken (2 Broke Girls, Superstore) stops by Studio 309 and discusses touring with Second City, shooting not-great industrials in Chicago, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/156

Nov 21, 2016 • 0:01

BA #155: Jimmy Pardo

BA #155: Jimmy Pardo

Comedian Jimmy Pardo (Conan, @midnight) stops by Studio 309 and discusses working for a record label, declaring bankruptcy, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/155

Nov 14, 2016 • 0:01

BA #154: Todd Robert Anderson

BA #154: Todd Robert Anderson

Actor Todd Robert Anderson (Angie Tribeca, Hawaii Five-O) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being a bully magnet in grade school, attending NYU, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/154

Nov 7, 2016 • 0:01

BA #153: Jessica Jardine

BA #153: Jessica Jardine

Improviser Jessica Jardine (Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Birthday Boys) stops by Studio 309 and discusses being a social kid, feeling like a degenerate in NYC, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/153

Oct 31, 2016 • 0:01

BA #152: Megan Heyn

BA #152: Megan Heyn

Actor Megan Heyn (The Big Bang Theory, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) stops by Studio 309 and discusses moving around a lot, calling agents as a teenager, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/152

Oct 24, 2016 • 0:01

BA #151: Todd Glass

BA #151: Todd Glass

Comedian Todd Glass (The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!) stops by Studio 309 and discusses playing around in his dad's shoe warehouse as a kid, how he got started in stand up, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/151

Oct 17, 2016 • 0:00

BA #150: Brandon Sornberger Returns

BA #150: Brandon Sornberger Returns

Actor Brandon Sornberger (Parks and Recreation, You're The Worst) returns to Studio 309 for a special 150th episode and discusses his affinity for beers, then drinks beers, and more beer! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/150

Oct 10, 2016 • 0:01

BA #149: Mark McConville

BA #149: Mark McConville

Improviser Mark McConville (Superego, Pistol Shrimps Radio) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in Wisconsin, working for Disney, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/149

Oct 3, 2016 • 0:01

BA #148: Holly Laurent

BA #148: Holly Laurent

Improviser Holly Laurent (Drunk History, Key and Peele) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in a big Christian family, doing bits as a kid, and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/148

Sep 26, 2016 • 0:01

BA #147: Veronica Osorio

BA #147: Veronica Osorio

Actor Veronica Osorio (Hail, Caesar!, Adam Ruins Everything) stops by Studio 309 and discusses growing up in a violent Venezuela, her experience "clowning", and more! Info, photos, links, et cetera -- http://boxangeles.com/147

Sep 19, 2016 • 0:01

BA #045: Jodi Miller

BA #045: Jodi Miller

Comedian Jodi Miller (America's Got Talent, Chelsea Lately) stops by the studio and discusses why everyone should be in therapy, her time spent writing soft corn porn and more! http://boxangeles.com/045

Oct 3, 2014 • 0:01

BA #044: Sean Monahan

BA #044: Sean Monahan

Improviser Sean Monahan (The Crazy Ones, MADtv) stops by the studio and discusses how high school speech led him into improv, his depressing time opening mail for Oprah, moving to LA twice and more! http://boxangeles.com/044

Sep 25, 2014 • 0:01

BA #043: Graham Elwood

BA #043: Graham Elwood

Comedian Graham Elwood (The Sarah Silverman Program, Strip Poker) stops by the studio and discusses growing up in a performing family, starting stand up at the University of Arizona and more! http://boxangeles.com/043

Sep 19, 2014 • 0:01

BA #042: Bob Dassie

BA #042: Bob Dassie

Improviser Bob Dassie (Community, Casa de mi Padre) stops by the studio and discusses his cooking rituals, training under improv legend Del Close and more! http://boxangeles.com/042

Sep 10, 2014 • 0:01

BA #041: Greg Santos

BA #041: Greg Santos

Comedian Greg Santos stops by the studio and discusses the things he got into as a youth growing up in Las Vegas, how he handled the recent passing of his mother and more! http://boxangeles.com/041

Sep 5, 2014 • 0:01

BA #040: Dorian Frankel

BA #040: Dorian Frankel

Casting director Dorian Frankel (Parks and Recreation, Curb Your Enthusiasm) stops by the studio and discusses her unique work path into casting, how she was a wallflower as a youth and more! http://boxangeles.com/040

Aug 28, 2014 • 0:01

BA #039: Charlie Sanders

BA #039: Charlie Sanders

Writer Charlie Sanders (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Death Valley) stops by the studio and discusses growing up in Minnesota, how working at a video store in NYC got him on television and more! http://boxangeles.com/039

Aug 23, 2014 • 0:01

BA #038: Shaun Boylan

BA #038: Shaun Boylan

Improviser Shaun Boylan stops by the studio and discusses idolizing his brother while growing up, discovering improv in college and more! http://boxangeles.com/038

Aug 18, 2014 • 0:01

BA #037: Mary Holland

BA #037: Mary Holland

Actor Mary Holland (Silicon Valley, Comedy Bang! Bang!) stops by the studio and discusses her early life in the mountains of Virginia, the summer she spent in Moscow and more! http://boxangeles.com/037

Aug 10, 2014 • 0:01

BA #036: Matt Misisco

BA #036: Matt Misisco

Photographer Matt Misisco stops by the studio and discusses his preference for film over digital, his time studying abroad in Brazil, the first photos he sold and more! http://boxangeles.com/036

Aug 3, 2014 • 0:01

BA #035: Will Hines

BA #035: Will Hines

Actor Will Hines (Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer) stops by the studio and discusses how losing his mother at a young age affected his comedy, why he waited so long to move to LA and more! http://boxangeles.com/2014/07/28/ba-035-will-hines/

Jul 27, 2014 • 0:01

BA #034: Mike Betette

BA #034: Mike Betette

Improviser Mike Betette (Epic Rap Battles of History) stops by the studio and discusses why you should be vulnerable in life, his experiences doing traveling improv and more! http://boxangeles.com/034

Jul 19, 2014 • 0:01

BA #033: Stephanie Allynne

BA #033: Stephanie Allynne

Actor Stephanie Allynne (Kroll Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!) stops by the studio and discusses dropping out of high school, why she fell for UCB and more! http://boxangeles.com/033

Jul 10, 2014 • 0:01

BA #032: Kristine Mirelle

BA #032: Kristine Mirelle

Singer Kristine Mirelle (The X Factor) stops by the studio and discusses hustling in both music and the chips / salsa business, the power music has on people and more! http://boxangeles.com/032

Jul 5, 2014 • 0:01

BA #031: Zach Graves

BA #031: Zach Graves

Actor Zach Graves stops by the studio and discusses the importance of positivity, how he left basketball after discovering acting and more! http://boxangeles.com/031

Jun 28, 2014 • 0:01

BA #030: Joey Greer

BA #030: Joey Greer

Improviser Joey Greer stops by the studio and discusses his studies in theology, why he roots for his friends to succeed and more! http://boxangeles.com/030

Jun 21, 2014 • 0:01

BA #029: Matt Besser

BA #029: Matt Besser

Comedian Matt Besser (Parks and Recreation, Reno 911!) stops by the studio and discusses how people should gain life experiences before entering comedy, how improv has become 'corny' and more! http://boxangeles.com/029

Jun 17, 2014 • 0:00

BA #028: Trevor Devall

BA #028: Trevor Devall

Voice actor Trevor Devall (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Johnny Test) stops by the studio and discusses how he stumbled into voice work, why it isn't easy, but is the best job in the world and more! http://boxangeles.com/028

Jun 8, 2014 • 0:01

BA #027: Seth Morris

BA #027: Seth Morris

Actor Seth Morris (I Love You Man, Step Brothers) stops by the studio and discusses odd jobs he has had throughout his life, how he came to be the first writer for 'Funny or Die' and more! http://boxangeles.com/027

May 31, 2014 • 0:00

BA #026: Betsy Baker

BA #026: Betsy Baker

Actor Betsy Baker (The Evil Dead, The Middle) stops by the studio and discusses what is like having her face tattooed on strangers' bodies, how she threw talent shows as a youth and more! http://boxangeles.com/026

May 25, 2014 • 0:01

BA #025: Beatrice King

BA #025: Beatrice King

Actor Beatrice King stops by the studio and discusses her Canadian heritage, what it was like working with Hugh Jackman, why she doesn't talk about auditions and more! http://boxangeles.com/025

May 11, 2014 • 0:01

BA #024: Greg Edwards

BA #024: Greg Edwards

Comedian Greg Edwards stops by the studio and discusses how he discovered stand up through mystery dinner theatre, the origins of 'Thug Notes' and more! http://boxangeles.com/024

May 4, 2014 • 0:01

BA #023: Chris Thayer

BA #023: Chris Thayer

Comedian Chris Thayer stops by the studio and discusses the recent passsing of his mother, reaching out to his comedy idols, a wild night in Atlanta with Pete Holmes and more! http://boxangeles.com/023

Apr 27, 2014 • 0:01

BA #022: Dan Gregor

BA #022: Dan Gregor

Writer Dan Gregor stops by the studio and discusses how his balls saved him on 9/11, his experiences writing for How I Met Your Mother over four seasons and more! http://boxangeles.com/022

Apr 19, 2014 • 0:01

BA #021: Shara Smallwood

BA #021: Shara Smallwood

Dancer Shara Smallwood stops by the studio and discusses the myriad of opportunities LA offers in her profession, why she majored in mass communications instead of dance and more! http://boxangeles.com/021

Apr 12, 2014 • 0:01

BA #020: Will McLaughlin

BA #020: Will McLaughlin

Actor Will McLaughlin (Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) stops by the studio and discusses coming short on his college graduation, how he moved to NYC on a dare, and more! http://boxangeles.com/020

Apr 6, 2014 • 0:01

BA #019: Cole Stratton

BA #019: Cole Stratton

Improviser Cole Stratton stops by the studio and discusses how he came to be a co-founder of the SF Sketchfest, shares the origins of his Pop My Culture podcast and more! http://boxangeles.com/019

Mar 30, 2014 • 0:01

BA #018: Eugene Cordero

BA #018: Eugene Cordero

Actor Eugene Cordero stops by the studio and discusses his recent appearances on Hawaii Five-0 and House of Lies, how he defines 'success', teaching at USC and more! http://boxangeles.com/018

Mar 23, 2014 • 0:01

BA #017: Sean Conroy

BA #017: Sean Conroy

Comedian Sean Conroy stops by the studio and discusses what it was like teaching junior high in Harlem, his reaction to discovering the Upright Citizens Brigade and more! http://boxangeles.com/017

Mar 17, 2014 • 0:00

BA #016: Will Rothhaar

BA #016: Will Rothhaar

Actor Will Rothhaar stops by the studio and discusses how it felt murdering the sexiest member of the brat pack in 'Killing Kennedy', what it was like growing up in Los Angeles and more! http://boxangeles.com/016

Mar 1, 2014 • 0:01

BA #015: Derek Jones

BA #015: Derek Jones

Writer Derek Jones stops by the studio and discusses what it was like saying goodbye to the Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, funny experiences being an NBC Page and more! http://boxangeles.com/015

Feb 24, 2014 • 0:01

BA #014: Jill Donnelly

BA #014: Jill Donnelly

Improviser Jill Donnelly stops by the studio and discusses what it's like performing in UCB's signature show Asssscat, why she is stepping away from acting and more! http://boxangeles.com/014

Feb 15, 2014 • 0:01

BA #013: Craig Cackowski

BA #013: Craig Cackowski

Improviser Craig Cackowski stops by the studio and discusses being the darling of indie improv, struggling to find his "type" and more! http://boxangeles.com/013

Feb 2, 2014 • 0:01

BA #012: Sean Casey

BA #012: Sean Casey

Improviser Sean Casey swings into the studio and discusses studying anthropology - in both college and real life - what it's like managing a comedy theatre and more! http://boxangeles.com/012

Jan 27, 2014 • 0:01

BA #011: Morgan Christensen

BA #011: Morgan Christensen

Improviser Morgan Christensen bikes into the studio and discusses this being his first time ... on a podcast, his handsome trajectory and more! http://boxangeles.com/011

Jan 20, 2014 • 0:01

BA #010: Sean Green

BA #010: Sean Green

Comedian Sean Green stops by the studio and explains why he is "hipster fringe", discusses his love of prop bets, shares his list of guys and more! http://boxangeles.com/010

Jan 13, 2014 • 0:00

BA #009: Tone Bell

BA #009: Tone Bell

Comedian Tone Bell swings by the studio and discusses being hunted down by the actors union, how he handled the cancellation of NBC's Whitney and more! http://boxangeles.com/009

Jan 6, 2014 • 0:01

BA #008: Caleb Bacon

BA #008: Caleb Bacon

Write Caleb Bacon drops by the studio and discusses writing for television comedies versus dramas, shares his advice for Hollywood hopefuls and more! http://boxangeles.com/008

Dec 28, 2013 • 0:01

BA #007: 'Bald' Bryan Bishop

BA #007: 'Bald' Bryan Bishop

Podcaster 'Bald' Bryan Bishop phones into the studio and discusses balding, compares himself to Robert Horry and more! http://boxangeles.com/007

Dec 16, 2013 • 0:00

BA #006: Molly Erdman

BA #006: Molly Erdman

Improviser Molly Erdman stops by the studio and discusses getting hired / fired from her "greatest" gig ever (Sonic drive-in commercials) and more! http://boxangeles.com/006

Dec 9, 2013 • 0:01

BA #005: Nick Kaufman

BA #005: Nick Kaufman

Comedian Nick Kaufman stops by the studio and discusses growing up in LA, never owning a coat and more! http://boxangeles.com/005

Dec 3, 2013 • 0:01

BA #004: Hallee Hirsh

BA #004: Hallee Hirsh

Actor Hallee Hirsh stops by the studio and discusses residual checks, being a child actor and more! http://boxangeles.com/004

Nov 17, 2013 • 0:01

BA #003: Patrick McIntyre

BA #003: Patrick McIntyre

Host Patrick McIntyre crashes into the studio and discusses The List, his genuine love of improv and more! http://boxangeles.com/003

Nov 9, 2013 • 0:00

BA #002: Aaron Krebs

BA #002: Aaron Krebs

Actor Aaron Krebs stops by the studio and discusses daylight savings time, starting Mission Improvable and more! http://boxangeles.com/002

Nov 4, 2013 • 0:00

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