

Episode 115 – Professional vs. Hobbyist Pursuit - Alfonso (“Fonz”) Godinez
Jun 3, 2024
Former firefighter turned actor, Alfonso Godinez, discusses networking, handling doubts, and the differences between pursuing acting as a profession versus a hobby. The podcast explores financial sustainability, the importance of relationships in the industry, and the challenges actors face in Los Angeles. It also touches on career decisions, building a community, and ends with a playful dialogue and guest appreciation.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Navigating a Career in Acting: Profession vs Hobby
05:58 • 23min
Navigating the Financial Side of Acting
29:08 • 7min
Networking and Relationships in the Entertainment Industry
36:20 • 18min
Challenges of Financial Sustainability for Actors in Los Angeles
54:45 • 5min
Navigating Career Decisions and Building Community in the Entertainment Industry
59:49 • 15min
Introducing Plushies Jerome and Bee Linda, Sponsored by a Casting Network
01:15:08 • 2min
Playful dialogue, guest appreciation, production credits, and artistic reminder
01:17:30 • 2min