Episodes

Two Unemployed Actors – Episode 38: Navigating Agents, Managers, and the Self-Tape Era 📝 Episode Summary What is the actual difference between an Actor's agent and a manager? In this episode, Max and Sam break down critical industry insights inspired by top Australian talent management veteran Mark Morrissey. From understanding who should be on your team to navigating the digital evolution of casting, this episode is a guide to the business side of show business. 💡 Key Takeaways from th...

Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 37 📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Max and Sam cover the massive industry news of Taika Waititi taking on Star Wars and Nicolas Cage becoming the Tiger King. They also dive deep into a review of Ryan Murphy's Hollywood, exploring how the power balance has completely shifted from the ruthless 1940s studio system to modern actor-producers. Plus, Sam gives an update on his latest self-tape practice and the upcoming AACTA shortlist reveal! 💡 Key Takeawa...

Two Unemployed Actors — Episode 36: On-Set Quarantine Protocols, 'Extraction' Breakdown & DIY Voiceover Hacks In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, hosts Max Belmonte and Sam Folden sit down to discuss how the screen industry is adapting during shutdown, how actors can stay "work-fit" in downtime, and what safety on future film sets will actually look like. Max breaks down the logistical blueprint used by long-running Australian soap Neighbours as it became one of the first producti...

Episode 35: Casting Director Insights with Kirsty McGregor, Remote Rehearsals & Audition Prep 📝 Episode Summary In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, Max Belmonte and Sam Folden take a deep dive into keeping the momentum going during industry downtime, navigating virtual script read-throughs, and preparing for big opportunities. Max shares key takeaways from an exclusive live session with top Australian Casting Director Kirsty McGregor (Neighbours, Breath), breaking down what really...

Episode 34: Virtual Plays with Alec Baldwin, LEGO Star Wars & Lockdown Survival 📝 Episode Summary This week, we discuss Alec Baldwin’s live-streamed play Orphans, 7,500-piece Lego builds, household fire emergencies, and audition prep tips. Plus, we give our thoughts on Netflix’s Tiger King and the Aussie classic Animal Kingdom. 💡 Key Takeaways from this Episode Virtual Live Theatre with Alec Baldwin Discussion on Redline Productions’ innovative live-streamed reading of Orphans, star...

📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Max and Sam break down how Actors and creatives can navigate industry disruptions through the art of the pivot. Instead of letting downtime slow you down, discover practical ways to keep your creative muscles active, adapt your craft for home workflows, and stay perpetually "work fit" for upcoming casting calls. 💡 Key Takeaways from this Episode Julia Garner & The Craft of Ozark: Takeaways from a live Variety Q&A with Julia Garner, including her diale...

📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Max and Sam connect remotely during lockdown to chat about maintaining creative momentum, mastering the home audition process, and breaking down the craft behind Australian film and television. From self-taping techniques and voiceover workflows to behind-the-scenes insights into Leigh Whannell’s sci-fi hit Upgrade, this episode delivers practical industry takeaways with plenty of lockdown laughs. 💡 Key Takeaways from this Episode The At-Home Creative...

Episode 31: When the diary goes blank 📝 Episode Summary Welcome to Episode 31 of Two Unemployed Actors. Max and Sam are officially broadcasting from the bunker as lockdown takes full effect across Australia. With the world pressing pause, the guys are recording remotely to bring you the same industry insights with a distinct flavour of isolation sanity. This week covers the surreal experience of watching an actor's busy diary go completely blank overnight. From the heartbreak of deletin...

Episode 30: Surviving the Arts Shutdown, Supermarket Panic, & Staying Bookable 📝 Episode Summary When the world hits pause, what happens to the working Actor? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, hosts Max Belmonte and Sam Folden break down the unfolding reality of the coronavirus pandemic and its immediate shockwaves across the Australian arts sector. From nationwide gathering restrictions and shuttered theatre doors to the surreal frenzy of supermarket toilet paper runs, the boys un...

Episode 29: A Recruiter Tried to Fix My "Unemployment" & The Invisible Man Review 📝 Episode Summary In this jam-packed episode, Max and Sam dive into a whirlwind week of stage, screen, and industry updates across Sydney. Max shares what it’s like to rehearse with script in hand after sudden cast dropouts for the upcoming play Lipstick, while their background Lego Millennium Falcon build continues to evolve. From there, it’s a full cultural debrief: an opening-night review of Bell Shakes...

Episode 28: Stop Acting! Brutal Workshop Feedback, Audition Hacks, and Indie Filmmaking Realities 📝 Episode Summary In Episode 28, Max and Sam dive deep into the trenches of the screen and stage industries, offering an unfiltered look at the hustle, the craft, and the lessons learned along the way. From navigating indie sets to receiving some much-needed, ego-checking acting feedback, this episode covers everything actors need to know about growing in front of the lens. 💡 Key Takeawa...

Episode 27: Showreel Disasters, Audition Cringe & The "Extraction" Connection 📝 Episode Summary What happens when an actor accidentally wipes out their entire editing library? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, Max and Sam explore the unpredictable grind of working creatives in Sydney. From chats with Hollywood stunt director Sam Hargrave about Extraction to the real-world headache of backing up digital assets, the boys discuss what it takes to stay creative, grounded, and employabl...

Two Unemployed Actors — Episode 26: US Visas, Bold Self-Tapes & Set Horror Stories 📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Max and Sam tackle the sudden enforcement of US visa requirements for Australian talent heading into pilot season, how to talk numbers with your agent, and why casting directors are begging actors to stop making safe choices. Plus, the boys share their most mortifying on-set blunders, from rocking up to a shoot an entire day early to racing across Sydney after arriving at t...

Send us a text - We read each others Bio's written for shows we're in - Our inspiration to get into acting - A short film in production - The Play is official! Max is in Lipstick in May - BAFTAS - Sam talks us through his self tape Support the show

Send us a text - Advice on getting the best headhots and how to edit Showreels - Update on Max's latest audition - Movie review - bombshell Support the show

Send us a text - Max gets a gig on stage - Sam says an Actor has a creepy face - They review JoJo Rabbit & 1917 Support the show