Tipsy Casting
Jessica Sherman & Jenn Presser
Spilling the tea... nay wine on what really goes on behind casting our favorite films and tv shows from our real-life experiences and stories.
- 42 minutes 51 seconds122. The Phenomenal Podcaster, Dana Bowling, from Daily Dose of Dana Joins Us!
Join us this week for the FIRST part of our interview with Casting Director turned Agent turned Coach turned into one of the most popular podcasters today, Dana Bowling!
We had such an amazing chat with Dana that we had to split it into 2 segments. This week we will dive into her time as a casting director and her constant need to change and evolve as the industry changed. She stared in casting and then worked her way into agenting and coaching and eventually started a few different podcasts. Today we know her from DAILY DOSE OF DANA, where she dives into all things pop culture and her instagram is a page everyone should be following to keep up to date.
Make sure to tune in NEXT week for Part 2 where we go into the pop culture / industry side of things to discuss the Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni case along with Nancy Guthrie and so much more!
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25 February 2026, 1:54 pm - 1 hour 10 minutes121. Holiday Giveaway Winner, Elyssa Phillips, joins us with her hot takes!
This week on Tipsy Casting we are thrilled to welcome the winner of our Guest Spot from our Holiday Giveaway, Elyssa Phillips! Elyssa is a fabulous actor and comedian and brings the spice with this week with special insight into where SAG stands going into the newest round of negotiations. As well as getting to ask all her burning questions for casting!We start off with our Industry Round Up of News including the following topics from this last week!
- Jenn recaps all her events over the last week leading up to the BAFTAs this weekend!
- Jess and Jenn breakdown the newest season of Bridgerton (Part 1) in comparison to the past seasons as well!
- Jess talks about her latest trip the theatre!
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18 February 2026, 2:58 pm - 49 minutes 8 seconds120. Headshot Photographer- Stephanie Girard Joins us Today!
This week on Tipsy Casting we are so excited to welcome the extremely talented headshot photographer, Stephanie Girard. For the long time listeners you'll recognize her from our holiday giveaway as she has been so kind to always contribute a headshot session for our finale! Her photos are outstanding and she is such a wonderful person who cares about every person who walks through her doors and to guide them through to get the best shots!
We start off with our Industry Round Up of News including the following topics of the last week!
- Jess celebrates her new film!
- Jenn talks about letting go of toxic jobs
- We give a big congrats to Dan Trachtenberg & Ben on their first look deal with Paramount (article linked below!)
- The UK has spent £9.5B in 2025 marking a drastic increase of spending
- Video game production has also increases with casting notices every day it seems
- We discuss the California tax incentive and how it may not be serving in the best capacity of it and how we would love to learn more about how it's actually working
- Brands are now building out financial incentives to buy into the film and television world
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Check out our Podcast HERE!11 February 2026, 1:04 pm - 50 minutes 22 seconds119. Kicking off SEASON 4 with the ladies ofTipsy Casting!
Welcome back to SEASON 4 of Tipsy Casting!
Who knew when we started the podcast 3 years ago we would be kicking off our 119th episode!
We are so grateful to those who are new to us as well as those who have been here from the very beginning! Please make sure to tell all your friends about Tipsy Casting and help us make Season 4 the biggest yet!
First of all we want to thank all of those who participated in our Holiday GIveaway this year! It was so much fun to engage and see how excited you all were to win some fun prizes! And a special thank you to Stephanie Girard and Jonny Bosworth for their massive headshot session giveaway!
In this episode we dive into all the fun industry topics that have been going down while we've been on break. We get you up to speed on all our thoughts about this crazy industry and look forward to all the awards to come and how we feel about the contenders this year.
Grab your favorite cocktail (or mocktail ;)) and join us for a fun episode and welcome to SEASON 4!
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4 February 2026, 1:00 pm - 1 hour 2 minutes118. Cheers to Wrapping Up 2025!
This week we wrap up Season 3 of Tipsy Casting!
We cannot thank you enough for joining us for another season. We really appreciate each and every one of you that listen and share and come back week after week. We truly have the best listeners out there.
Join us this week for our last episode of the season! In the episode we discuss the past year and go over our highs and lows and what we see for the future. We love to dive in and talk things all industry ending this crazy, tumultuous year. We answer all the final questions you submitted via instagram and give some info about this year's annual CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY.
Make sure you are subscribed and follow us on instagram so you don't miss out on this years big prizes!
Lastly we are joined by Garrison Koch and Daniel Lepthien from Active Pitch. Make sure to give a listen and sign up for a FREE account on Active Pitch before they launch in January. This will be the new way forward for casting and actors and getting rid of any pay for play schemes.
Come join us as we bid adieu to 2025!
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Jenn & Jess
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26 November 2025, 5:42 pm - 56 minutes 53 seconds117. An In Depth Discussion with Talent Manager, Sharon Paz!
This week on Tipsy Casting! We are excited to welcome the agent turned manager extraordinaire, Sharon Paz!
Sharon spent 21 years at A3 Artists Agency — and Abrams Artists Agency, as it was formerly known — as a veteran talent agent. In 2024 she transitioned to management with the launch of the L.A.-based Paz Talent.
Clients joining her at her new company Luke Tennie (Shrinking), Firas Nassar (Invasion), Boris McGiver (Teacup, Servant), Josh Bitton (The Pacific), Brad Beyer (Thank You for Your Service), and Caroline Clay (Grey’s Anatomy).
In this episode we discuss...
How she started in the industry as an actor in the early 2000s to transitioning to Abrams and then ultimately starting her own management after A3 shut down in 2024
We discuss the rollercoaster of since the first strike in 2008 and all that she’s weathered and she weighs in on how she sees things in the present and how the industry has fundamentally changed throughout her career and now is changed forever after the strike.
We discuss AI and the BETTY GILPIN Open letter to the AI actress article (linked here)
The biggest hazard of all our jobs gets discussed (Spoiler alert!) .. finding out who dies prior to airing
How she has experience the industry evolving especially with her relationships with CDs
What she looks for when she meets new actors
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19 November 2025, 1:00 pm - 50 minutes 41 seconds116. An In-Depth Conversation with Cinematographer, Ed Wu!
This week on Tipsy Casting! We are so thrilled to have a FIRST on the show as we welcome the extremely talented cinematographer, Ed Wu to the podcast!
Ed is a man of many talents including being a classically-trained Violinist, Ultimate Frisbee Athlete and most importantly a cat lover! Ed was recognized as one of the Rising Stars of Cinematography in the February 2017 issue of American Cinematographer. In 2016, he was selected to be a part of Variety's Below-the-Line Impact Report - Up Next Category.
Ed transplanted to Los Angeles from Long Island, NY in search of uncovering and learning the magic behind visual storytelling. To refine his craft, Ed was accepted to study at the prestigious American Film Institute, receiving an MFA in cinematography. Through his experiences as a cinematographer and wanderer of the world, he's seen the power of an image and constantly continues to search for the perfect frame to tell the story. He is extremely knowledgeable and I was able to see that first hand on the films we have worked on together like LINOLEUM and SLEGHT. His other recent credits include MOTHER OF THE BRIDE, PONYBOI and LOST ODYSSEY: SHADOWS OF DESTINY to name a few.
In this episode we discuss...- How he went from being a violinist/sports guy to learning the cinematography wold and wanting to train up in it.
- He breaks down all the terminology of the roles within the camera and lighting departments so we can best understand each role.
- We dive into the many different ways to go about gaining experience and climbing the preverbal ladder.
- He breaks down 2 of his favorite scenes from the film LINOLEUM and how they pulled off these not only amazing shots of dropping a car but also the emotional breakdown of scenes and the challenges.
- We discuss how being the head of department has its advantages but also disadvantages in running the crew and how the intimate relationship with the director really comes into play.
- How he approaches working with actors in such a close environment from the day they meet to the evolution throughout the shoot.
- He gives his tips to actors on how to best be an actor’s DP and help him help you look your best on screen!
- And lastly any particular genres or types of films that are on his manifesting list to be a part of
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12 November 2025, 1:00 pm - 1 hour 1 minute115. Jumping into November with Industry Chatter, Updates and a fun Q&A!
Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! We are so excited to dive into the holiday season and with that we start November off with an update on how Jess' big gala event went for A Cause for Entertainment!
If you were unable to attend but still want to be a part of this years amazing fundraising event, you can visit A CAUSE FOR ENTERTAINMENT Website to join the online auctions or to donate directly to the charity.
We also chat about all the industry news over the past month, from studios being bought, to studio casting departments getting eliminated and many more!
Lastly we jump into all the Q&A that were submitted for us (via instagram!) along with some sweet comments from listeners.
Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail and get cozy for this episode!
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5 November 2025, 1:06 pm - 48 minutes 52 seconds114. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Shakyra Dowling!
This month we are so excited to have the extremely talented Casting Director, Shakyra Dowling, join our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!
Shakyra Dowling is a London based casting director renowned for her commitment to championing emerging and diverse talent. With a career spanning over a decade, she has significantly contributed to both independent British cinema and international co-productions. Her casting expertise has been integral to projects that have garnered nominations and accolades at prestigious platforms such as the BAFTAs, BIFAs, Berlinale, Sundance, and TIFF. She has also been recognised with multiple nominations and wins from the Casting Society of America’s Artios Awards.
Notable work includes Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace (2023), a Swedish biopic directed by Per Fly and featuring Mikael Persbrandt. She also cast Wolf (2021), directed by Nathalie Biancheri, with George MacKay, Lily-Rose Depp and Paddy Considine and soon to be released Desperate Journey, directed by Annabel Jankel (Tell it to the Bees), featuring Til Schweiger, Clara Rugaard and Sienna Guillory.
Shakyra recently collaborated with Peter Greenaway on his latest feature Lucca Mortis, casting Dustin Hoffman and Helen Hunt. In TIFF 2025 is Gandhi Before India, a major TV series filming across the UK and India, with a huge cast including Tom Felton and James Murray.
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30 October 2025, 3:04 pm - 53 minutes 26 seconds113. An In-Depth Conversation with Creator/ Showrunner, Sarah Lampert!
This week on Tipsy Casting, we welcome the wonderfully talented creator and show runner of the hit Netflix series, Ginny & Georgia, Sarah Lampert!
Sarah Lampert is the visionary creator, EP, and writer behind Netflix mega-hit series Ginny and Georgia. Currently in its third season, the show has become one of the top ten most-watched series in the history of Netflix and has cemented Sarah as a creative to watch in the industry.
With a unique ability to tap into the hard-to-reach YA audience, Sarah has connected with millions of fans who have embraced the show for its honest and relatable portrayal of teen life, complex family relationships, and mental health struggles. Ginny and Georgia has appeared in Netflix’s Top 10 in 69 countries. The highly anticipated third season premiered on June 5, 2025, landing at No.2 on the charts and becoming the most-watched Netflix title that week with 17.6 million views.
Lampert’s rise in television has earned both commercial success and critical acclaim. She was named a BAFTA Breakthrough talent and was featured on the 2017 Young and Hungry List. She is currently developing another original series at Netflix.
- How she started her career from umbrella girl to manager assistant and her time in reality tv
- Which leads us into our thoughts about the most recent seasons of Love Island and Below Deck
- How she approached pitching the show and the unique path that Georgia & Ginny got picked up
- What it was like going into the pitch and how she drew on her reality pitching experience to not be intimidated
- We dive into the casting of the show and how each role was unique and had it’s challenges. Also a few “a-ha!” Moments!
- How Sarah approaches the series and the story lines in the most authentic ways and how she wants to break tropes and stereotypes through the show
- What she ultimately wants her legacy to be in the industry
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22 October 2025, 12:00 pm - 56 minutes 17 seconds112. I Wrote This for Attention — Lukas Gage Has Entered the Chat
This week on Tipsy Casting, we’re joined by our longtime friend and wildly talented actor, Lukas Gage, who just dropped his debut book, I WROTE THIS FOR ATTENTION.
In this candid and hilarious conversation, we dive into the origins of our friendship, his infamous viral Zoom moment, the “aha” shift that changed everything in his career, and the realities of typecasting and timing in the audition world. Lukas also opens up about the process of writing his book, the search for validation, and what’s next in his ever-evolving journey.
Oh...and yes, we talk tattoos.
How Jess & Jenn’s friendship with Lukas began
Tattoos and the stories behind them
His “aha” moment — the shift that changed everything
That unforgettable viral moment
Navigating Zoom culture in Hollywood
Breaking free from typecasting
The power (and luck) of audition timing
Writing his debut book I wrote this for attention — the process and experience
The role of validation in his journey
- What’s next for Lukas Gage
Episode Resources:
I Wrote This for Attention - BUY THE BOOK TODAY!
Coffee with Casting - Lukas Gage Episode
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