Actor, Director, & Screenwriter Emmett Skilton from Young Rock and New Zealand's Shortland Street

We took a pandemic pause but now weeeeee’rrrrrre baaaaaaaaaack! With new hosts, new guests, and a new feel, we are thrilled to bring you Kahnversations 2.0.

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In our first episode back, we talk with Emmett Skilton, a New Zealand-born actor, director, and screenwriter, and beloved Kahnstitute actor. He shares the wild ride of filming and directing during a pandemic, how they filmed intimate scenes during the no contact phase of lockdown, and other tales of New Zealand filming fun. He also absolutely slays his Lesly impersonation.

Emmett Skilton has worked in over 50 productions in film, television and theatre. He is best-known for his role as Axl Johnson in the television series THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS. Emmett has acted in various large-scale film and television productions, with roles in James Cameron’s AVATAR 2, feature film TOGETHER FOREVER TEA, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s new comedy series YOUNG ROCK. Behind the scenes, Emmett has developed his passion for writing and direction, co-creating award-winning series’ AUCKWARD LOVE and Instagram comedy MILLENIAL JENNY alongside his fiancée Holly Shervey, and directing over 70 episodes of New Zealand’s premiere show, SHORTLAND STREET.

We've all heard the stories from block buster actors. In Kahnversations, you’ll hear interviews with some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers. Folks who have just broken through, not yet to wild star status, but they aren't bartending either (probably). The goal: de-mystifying career trajectories and talking through those moments where everything shifted. 

We’ll learn how they got their start in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds, not to mention dish some juicy stories! Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their path, process, and experiences, and about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers. Also, did we mention Lesly impersonations…?

Our new hosts (also LK&Co actors!) have a cool, free-flowing vibe that we know you will enjoy. George Twopointoh, producer of the podcast (IG @twopointoh and georgetwopointoh.com) and Patrice Covington, Emmy award winning actress-singer-speaker, and writer and performer of our theme song (@patricecovington on social media) joyfully guide the Kahnversation. 

To learn more about Lesly Kahn & Company actor training visit leslykahn.com, and social media @leslykahn.

Additional music Mumble B Blues by Cheyenne Amen used with permission. Visit cheyenneamen.com, @cheyenneamenmusic on social media to learn more about this talented artist.