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.
- 59 minutes 15 seconds85. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Neely Eisenstein!
Join us this week for our latest installment of the Modern Class of Casting Visionaries with the fabulous Casting Director, Neely Eisenstein!
Over the past 10 years, Neely has cast nearly 30 films including the coming-of-age movie, SNACK SHACK written and directed by Adam Rehmeier, rom-com PLUS ONE starting Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine, and the Sundance favorite, EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE starring Zac Efron.
In this episode we dive in with Neely discussing...
-Her unconventional start in casting that all stared with the toy industry
-Her love of theatre
-We sidetrack into how Shakespeare is having a resurgence in
-Her outlook on how the industry was when she started all through how she sees it looking in the near future
-The problems we as CDs are running into dealing with lack of willingness with agents to participate in helping to attach talent to Indies
-How we can try to bridge gaps and get back on the right road
-Diving into some current awards season controversy from the SAG awards to the BAFTAS and the casting awards being awarded to people who are not in casting
-How amazing it is to be back in the room for casting sessions and how it “fills our cup right up”
-Neely tells us what her favorite projects were to cast
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26 February 2025, 1:55 pm - 57 minutes 24 seconds84. From Diary Pages to TV Screens: Kai Wu’s Journey
Today, Jess & Jenn sit down with the brilliant and versatile Kai Wu, a writer and producer whose storytelling has shaped some of the most captivating genre series on television. From Hannibal to The Flash, Carnival Row, Paper Girls, and American Born Chinese, Kai has built a career bringing rich, character-driven worlds to life. She also created The Ghost Bride for Netflix and recently earned a WGA Award nomination for her work as a Co-Executive Producer on A Murder at the End of the World (FX).
Born in Taiwan and raised in Maryland, Kai's journey into writing began with diary pages and evolved into developing original projects with Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and Freeform. In this conversation, we explore her path as a storyteller, how she navigates the industry post-strike, and the challenges of crafting fresh, dynamic genre narratives.
Pour yourself a drink and join us for a deep dive into the mind of a writer who continues to redefine the boundaries of television!
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19 February 2025, 6:20 pm - 1 hour 2 minutes83. An In-Depth Conversation with Emmy Award Winning Actor Lamorne Morris!
LAMORNE MORRIS is an Emmy inning actor best known for playing the hilarious role of Winston Bishop in the sitcom New Girl on Fox. Just this past year he joined the next level of actors when he won his Emmy for playing the role of “Witt” on the most recent season of Fargo. His other credits include SATURDAY NIGHT, WOKE (Hulu), CALL ME KAT, VALLEY OF THE BOOM (National Geographic), GAME NIGHT, JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL.
Along with his films and television credits, he hosts not one but TWO podcasts. He hosts THE MESS AROUND with Hannah Simone and THE LAMORNING AFTER. So make sure to check out his podcasts!
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13 February 2025, 2:09 pm - 55 minutes 50 seconds82. Industry Check-In, Pop Culture Chaos & Instagram Q&A
Jess and Jenn take the pulse of the industry and unpack the current landscape post-strikes, post-wildfires, and mid-Hollywood hustle. Then, they dive headfirst into the pop culture drama everyone’s talking about—yes, we mean that Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni situation. Plus, they take another run at your burning Instagram Q&A submissions—because you asked, and they are answering!
Grab a drink and join us for another unfiltered, behind-the-scenes conversation. Cheers! 🍸🎭
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5 February 2025, 6:43 pm - 51 minutes 12 seconds81. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Olivia Grant!
Join us as our popular series of highlighting the Modern Class of Casting Visionaries returns with the amazing UK Casting Director, Olivia Grant!
Olivia’s recent co-casting credits alongside Lucy Bevan include ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’, ‘Joy’, ‘Here’, ‘Lee’, ‘Masters of the Air’ and ‘What’s Love Got To Do With it?’. Her associate credits include ’The Batman’, ‘Barbie’ & ’The Dig’. Olivia worked as a Cast PA prior to working with Lucy Bevan from 2016-August 2024. Her first solo venture as a casting director is the upcoming feature ‘100 Nights of Hero’ starring Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe & Charli XCX.
In this episode we dive in with Olivia discussing...
How she got into the industry and what attracted her to casting Her favorite thing about casting Which projects she really enjoyed casting Her casting process How she finds new talent The difference between in person and self tapes What her future projects are looking like Talent crushesMake sure to subscribe, rate and review!
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29 January 2025, 1:00 pm - 58 minutes 31 seconds80. Surviving and Thriving: Emotional Resilience in Trauma and Hollywood with Janelle Ault
In this insightful episode, Janelle Ault, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and actor, shares her expertise on emotional well-being in the wake of trauma and in the entertainment industry. She begins by discussing how processing traumatic events, like wildfires, differs for everyone, emphasizing that emotional responses are non-linear and should be validated without judgment. Janelle also touches on the concept of primary attachment shock—the deep emotional impact of losing a sense of safety—and offers strategies for regaining stability through small, manageable sources of control.
The conversation then shifts to the entertainment industry, where Janelle likens the unpredictable nature of Hollywood to a "shitty dating partner," often destabilizing and difficult to rely on. She highlights the importance of cultivating emotional resilience and setting healthy attachment boundaries to navigate this high-stress environment. Actors and industry professionals can thrive by focusing on emotional skills, self-care, and resilience, especially when dealing with the frequent rejection that comes with the territory.
Janelle also speaks directly to casting professionals, noting how they often find themselves in the role of a grief counselor for actors coping with rejection and emotional challenges. She emphasizes the importance of supporting actors through these experiences, as casting directors play a key part in managing the emotional toll of the industry. Janelle's unique perspective offers valuable insights for anyone in entertainment, helping them move from emotionally surviving to thriving.
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22 January 2025, 11:00 am - 1 hour 4 minutes79. Mindset Coach, Joe Towne, Returns with Guidance for 2025!
Jessica and Jenn send all their love and prayers out to everyone Los Angeles affected by the fires this week. Resources to help out those impacted are listed below.
This week we welcome back the wonderful, Joe Towne! Joe is a Los Angeles based performer, award-winning writer, director, and teacher.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of The Performer's Mindset, Joe works with performers to elevate their craft, with corporate professionals to bring Mindset practices into the workplace, and with creatives of all types, preparing them show up at their best in life's big moments. As the creator and host of The Better Podcast, Joe explores the nuances of creative practice and leads conversations that help us individually - and collectively - develop healthier relationships with our mind, our craft, and the world.
In this episode, Jess, Jenn start off by updating everyone on the resources we know of and can reiterate to our listeners affected by the fires. Then we dive in with Joe on how we want to reflect over the last year and the best ways of moving forwarding the New Year after a difficult year for a lot of us.
Great ways to close out 2024 with a fresh mindset for 2025 Regulate, Recover, Review , Renew How to sustain motivation and stay consistent all throughout the year Victimhood and how we approach it and overcome Looking for the positive and retraining our brains to be optimistic even if our tendencies are pessimistic. Being grateful for even the smallest things
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15 January 2025, 5:30 pm - 43 minutes 4 seconds78. A Toast to Season 3: New Year, New Vibes!
Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! In our first show of the year, Jess and Jenn kick off Season 3 with a heartfelt and insightful chat. We’re diving into all the holiday happenings, sharing highlights from our recent international travels, and reflecting on how those experiences have shaped our outlook. As we step into a brand-new year, we open up about our aspirations, how we’re navigating uncertainty, and the best ways to channel energy toward growth and creativity.
Whether you're setting intentions, searching for balance, or just looking for some good company as you start 2025, this is the perfect listen to inspire and recharge. Cheers to new beginnings and exciting adventures ahead!
- Jess & Jenn's London & Italian Adventures
- New Year, new attitude
- Taking inventory of 2024 and being grateful for what we escaped the year with.
- A great big thank you to all of our listeners
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8 January 2025, 5:15 pm - 1 hour 7 minutes77. Happy Holidays from Tipsy Casting
Jess and Jenn cover the gamut, answering questions from listeners, sharing anecdotes and how important it is for actors to know what kind of reputations their reps have and so much more! As well as teasing some exciting things to come for their season 3!
We just want to say thank you so much for your continued support, we DO NOT take it for granted and we hope we get to continue to grow with you! Be sure to share, like and subscribe to the show!
Wishing you all the happiest of holidays!
Love,
Jess & Jenn
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27 November 2024, 11:00 am - 1 hour 26 seconds76. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Sunny Boling Kennedy!
Join us for another fantastic episode featuring the wonderful Casting Director, Sunny Boling Kennedy!
Before we get into our interview with Sunny we go over our 12 Days of Giveaway details along with a reminder to mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual London meetup on December 7th!
Sunday Boling Kennedy is an award-winning casting director and partner at Morman Boling Casting. She began her career at 20th Century Fox as an assistant to Christian Kaplan, working on big budget studio features, went onto work with Debi Manwiller, Eyde Belasco, Sheila Jaffe and Francine Maisler and then launched her own company in 2004 with Meg Morman. She has cast over 100 films, including Waitress, Hello, My Name is Doris, Aporia, The Ballad of Lefty Brown, The Hyperions, Unlovable, and Hard Luck Love Song. TV and streaming credits include: The Baxters, Sneakerheads, Ish Hashuv Meod, The Dead Girls Detective Agency, In the Vault and Relationship Status. She has also cast numerous award-winning narrative podcasts - a few select credits include Blackout, Ad Lucem, 13 Days of Halloween S2 and S3, Last Known Position and Ronstadt. She has been nominated for 11 Artios Awards for excellence in casting and served on the board of the Casting Society for four years. She is currently the Secretary for Casting Society Cares.
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20 November 2024, 1:31 pm - 1 hour 14 minutes75. An In-Depth Conversation with Award Winning Unscripted Producer and Content Creator, Patrick Caligiuri.
Patrick Caligiuri is an accomplished, award-winning unscripted television producer with over 20 years of experience in developing and delivering compelling content. Recognized for his hands-on leadership, Patrick expertly combines creative vision with operational expertise to ensure seamless execution at every stage of production. Most recently, he served as Co-Executive Producer for Fight to Survive on Roku and The Quest on Disney+. Throughout his career, Patrick has played a pivotal role in producing some of television’s most successful unscripted series, including The Amazing Race, Big Brother, Naked & Afraid, and American Idol. In addition to his television work, Patrick is also an active content creator on social media under the handle @producerpatrick, where he shares behind-the-scenes insights and engages with his audience on the latest trends in unscripted content and storytelling. His work continues to shape the evolving landscape of unscripted television and inspire new approaches to media.
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