
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
Film/Television Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Alyshia Ochse hosts an honest, humorous and inspirational podcast with your favorite on-screen storytellers and Hollywood influencers who reveal their most life changing audition tales as well as the survival skills they've collected along the way.
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Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 13min
S2 036: Robert Baker — Find the Humor in the Drama and Kill the Table Read
Today, I’m sitting down with actor and writer, Robert Baker. Robert has built a decades long career in film and television across all genres from comedy to drama and everything in between. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Robert and his father both shared artistic interests. His father played in a rock band while Robert followed his passion for performing and went on to study at USC’s acting program in California. He gained experience and honed his craft by performing in student films, school productions, as well as in his own productions which eventually led to bigger opportunities where he was first cast as a series regular in a pilot. Even so, Robert recalls what it was like in his early years to get cast in pilots that never made it to series and then how easily agent interest came and went. Since then, Robert has built strong working relationships with some of the biggest producers, writers, and casting directors in the business. He shares the valuable lessons he learned from the late, great Mally Finn who taught him the difference between planning a moment and existing in a moment. He shares his experience of working opposite Hollywood powerhouses Denzel Washington and George Clooney and what those experiences taught him about keeping every take fresh and different. Of the many incredible insights shared today, Robert emphasizes the importance of bringing everything you’ve got to the table read. He breaks down the differences between drama and comedy and explains that when it comes to comedic timing, the jokes need to hit hard or they won’t hit at all. His skill, talent, and history of successful table reads has earned him credits in notable projects including Blindspot, Supergirl, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Valentine, The Lone Ranger, G.I. Joe, Indiana Jones, True Blood, The Originals, Justified and many more. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Robert Baker right here. Guest links: IMDB: Robert Baker INSTAGRAM: @slyhuckleberry TWITTER: @slyhuckleberry For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: COURSE: Creating great characters and existing in each moment has landed some of the best actors and storytellers on That One Audition. To uplevel your character building check out CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE CONSULTING: Consulting with Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Coaching with Alyshia Ochse SUBSCRIBE: To dive deeper into each episode, plus receive exclusive bonuses related to the show, come join the newsletter here INSTAGRAM: Be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @alyshiaochse and @thatoneaudition as you're listening to this week's episode. ONE MORE THING!: Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on the latest artist insights and relatable journeys: ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Dec 9, 2020 • 42min
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: 5 Hot Tips for Self-Taping — with Sam Valentine, Anna LaMadrid & Alyshia Ochse
Anna LaMadrid (Put Me On Self-Tape) and Alyshia sit down with Sam Valentine on the One Broke Actress Podcast crossover episode to give you the 5 hot tips for the best self-tapes. 2021 is kicking off and the industry is coming back. Let's get a jump start on getting your own studio set up and confidence to make the best tapes. EPISODE LINKS: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: Use promo code MASTER25 for 25% off MASTER YOUR SELF-TAPES: Use promo code MASTER25 for 25% off SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Nicole Steinwedell SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 9min
S2 035: Jenn Lyon — F*%k that Noise!
Jenn Lyon not only talks about her courageous choices professionally (like being a reader for a Broadway show and then boldly asking to audition for the lead), but also about her personal struggle with anorexia and bulimia, and how living a life of service helps her keep it all in perspective. From her guest star on Justified that turned into a multiple season arc, to her show-stopping turn as Finna in CLAWS, Jenn is a stunning example of an artist in her power. And today she shares with us exactly how she got that way. Jenn has had quite a journey in life and is no doubt using that road traveled to help inspire others. For years she struggled with an eating disorder that came close to ending her life, and thanks to the Renfrew Center in NYC was able to get the treatment she needed. Jenn is showing other women that it’s okay to take up space (we’re not all a size 2), and it’s okay to have a voice and to use it. It’s all about being healthy. Guest links: IMDB: Jenn Lyon INSTAGRAM: @thejennlyon TWITTER: @thejennlyon FACEBOOK: /jenn.lyon1 TODAY: Why this 'Claws' actress wants women to break up with their goal pants For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Nicole Steinwedell SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Dec 2, 2020 • 7min
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Holiday Break — with Alyshia Ochse
It is THAT time a year again! The industry is notoriously more quiet this time of year but with Covid rearing its ugly head there hasn't been a lot of activity to satiate our artist minds and pockets. What can we possibly focus on that seems somewhat in our control and still puts focus on furthering our careers? Today, I give a perspective shift on what we can give attention to that will enhance our experience when the industry comes back in 2021. EPISODE LINKS: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: Use promo code MASTER25 for 25% off MASTER YOUR SELF-TAPES: Use promo code MASTER25 for 25% off SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 3min
S2 034: Jack Huston — Falling Back in Love with the Craft
Today’s guest comes from a long line of award-winning actors in Hollywood with family members that include household names such as Anjelica and Danny Huston. Even so, actor Jack Huston has worked tirelessly over the years to forge his own unique career path and to find his own success. Jack grew up in London, England and came from a theater educational background. Upon moving to America, Jack realized that he still had a lot to learn about the difference in skill sets between theater and film acting. While many believe that those who are born into the entertainment industry have a leg up on all the rest of us, Jack speaks honestly and vulnerably about the 7 years he spent in Los Angeles broke and out of work. After 7 years of struggle, Jack had to bravely admit to himself that he was no longer feeling the love for the profession that he once had, and made the decision to leave acting for the time being to travel, live abroad, and reassess what was truly important to him. Today, Jack discusses how fighting for an audition for a character he was not selected to read for, was what turned things around for him and pushed him to continue in his craft. From his work on Fargo, to Boardwalk Empire, The Irishman, Antebellum, Ben-Hur, Manhunt, and many more, today’s discussion includes a rare level of honesty as Jack shares valuable insight on everything from technique, to the business, as well as something that’s often less talked about.. the value of taking a break when you feel yourself falling out of love with the industry. Guest links: IMDB: Jack Huston INSTAGRAM: @thejackhuston For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking and how to incorporate them to create dynamic and engaging self-tape auditions. Click here to get $30 off the course INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 13min
S2 033: Aaron Lazar — Climbing the Ladder & Coming Full Circle
We’re chatting with Broadway star and series regular on Fox’s “Filthy Rich”: Aaron Lazar. Aaron worked his way through every aspect of this industry—film, TV, theatre—with the same tenacity that almost led him to become a surgeon. But instead of never sleeping in medical school, he chose the city that never sleeps. 11 Broadway productions later (including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “A Little Night Music,” and “Dear Evan Hansen), plus acclaimed films such as “J.Edgar,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” not to mention roles on hit TV shows such as “Quantico,” “The Blacklist,” and “Blue Bloods,” he’s garnered an authenticity that helps him define and believe in himself as an artist. Aaron shares what he’s learned on each step of the ladder: how becoming a father shifted his attitude towards the work and how improvising with Leonardo DiCaprio led to some movie magic. He’s a great example of someone who works hard and stays open to learning on the job, whether that’s performing 8 live shows a week, working 15 hours a day on set, or navigating life in between. There’s no business like show business, and he’ll tell you it’s so. Guest links: WEBSITE: AaronLazar.com IMDB: Aaron Lazar INSTAGRAM: @aaronscottlazar TWITTER: @AaronLazar PLAYBILL: Aaron Lazar For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking and how to incorporate them to create dynamic and engaging self-tape auditions. Click here to get $30 off the course INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Lizzy Dalla Betta SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Nov 18, 2020 • 35min
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Reels — with Alyshia Ochse and Marc D'Amour, LA Media Works
A demo reel is your most powerful marketing tool. Give your team the tools they need to best position you amongst the competition. Be unique. Showcase your talents while delivering a thoughtful and entertaining final product. Reels don’t have to be boring! EPISODE LINKS: WEBSITE: LAMediaWorks.com SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: This three-week offering gives strategic and specific ways into developing, enhancing and structuring your character. Click here to learn more. INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Nov 17, 2020 • 1h
S2 032: Josh Pais — Inner Energy Patterns and Surrendering to the Unknown
Today, I sit down with actor, writer, director and prominent acting coach, Josh Pais. Having had a successful, decades long career, Josh credits his approach to the craft to his parents. His mother, a creative free spirit and his father, a theoretical physicist, lead Josh to a method of training that uses physicality to get to a space of spontaneity in his art, a method that he compares to what it feels like to “play in a laboratory.” This discovery led him to founding the Committed Impulse actor training program which has provided both industry stars, as well as those just starting out, with the tools to overcome fear and create truthful, in the moment performances with a method he calls “inner atomics” which recognizes emotions simply as energy patterns in our bodies. Josh teaches that true artistic creation cannot exist without bravely stepping into the unknown, a mantra he himself uses every time he steps into a scene. He also shares what teaching has taught him about his own work both in front and behind the camera by discussing his passion for storytelling through the making of his own documentary over the course of 10 years. His extensive list of credits includes roles in Showtimes’ Ray Donovan, HBO’s Mrs. Fletcher, Netflix’s Maniac, NBC’s Law and Order, TV Land’s Younger, as well as the major box office success film, Joker. Josh acknowledges that what we do as storytellers can be both scary and vulnerable, but teaches that standing confidently in our own truth, is also the greatest gift that we as performers can give. Guest links: WEBSITE: CommittedImpulse.com BLOG: CommittedImpulse.com/blog IMDB: Josh Pais INSTAGRAM: @JoshPais TWITTER: @JoshPais AMAZON: 7th Street DVD For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking and how to incorporate them to create dynamic and engaging self-tape auditions. Click here to get $30 off the course INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Nov 11, 2020 • 11min
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Set Etiquette for Makeup/Wardrobe Departments
So you are now a guest on a show, working on an indie film or have been called up to the big league studio film...how do you address your hair, makeup, and wardrobe departments for the best collaborative creative conversation regarding your character's depiction on screen. Clear is kind, but sometimes those departments don't seem so kind. How to address showing up to set and keeping the creative liberties of your character's creation optimistic is in your control and today we discuss the best tactics. SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: This three-week offering gives strategic and specific ways into developing, enhancing and structuring your character. Click here to learn more. INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Bebe Katsenes SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 15min
S2 031: Kathleen Rose Perkins — Longevity: Learning to Pivot as Storytellers
Today’s guest embodies what it means to be a versatile and creative storyteller. Actor, writer, and producer, Kathleen Rose Perkins, has had an expansive career that has led her to varied roles in both comedy and drama in the world of film and television. Today, she walks us through the lulls as well as the highs of her journey starting from what she learned doing background work in Los Angeles, to what it was like to be fired from a job...more than once, to taking creative control of her career and writing the stories that she wants to tell without having to rely on anyone else to do it for her. Kathleen knows what it’s like to struggle to find representation that feels like a good fit. Early on, she felt the urge to give up when only receiving a few auditions a year. Now, having found a manager that’s been with her from the start, she emphasizes how important it is to communicate with your reps about exactly what it is you want out of your career. Over the years, she’s appeared in over 70 projects including Netflix’s I Am Not Okay with This , Showtime’s Episodes , NCIS: Los Angeles , ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat , USA’s Colony , and films such as The Skeleton Twins opposite Kristen Wiig, Gone Girl opposite Ben Affleck, and many more. Today, she shares her wisdom and knowledge about how she works through audition anxiety, her methods for preparing for a big emotional scene, and most of all, how she makes sure she’s always busy working. Guest links: IMDB: Kathleen Rose Perkins INSTAGRAM: @kathleenroseperkins TWITTER: @KathleenPerkins For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking and how to incorporate them to create dynamic and engaging self-tape auditions. Click here to get $30 off the course INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes