The 98%
Whether you’re in the entertainment industry or not, this is a podcast that will humour, shock, validate and inform. You think you knew what it’s like to be an actor? Think again… The 98% explores what life is really like for the majority of actors and performers who, rather than trying to find an outfit for the Oscar’s, are trying to find an outfit that makes them look as close to an 1850’s aristocrat as possible for an audition in 24 hours. It comes as a surprise to most that only 2% of actors earn their main source of income from actin...
S5 E41 · Mon, March 10, 2025
"We aren't chasing the thing anymore. We ARE the thing."
A special moment that feels full circle, where everything is the same but different at the same time. For the first time in 6 years (!!) Alexa and Katie are in the same room recording an episode of The 98%. After years of remote recording and living in different countries, they're back in Katie's living room, trying to wrangle a cat, and talking honestly about #actorslife that is now more like #creativelife. Only this time, gone is the desperation and frustration, and in its place is acceptance of the reality of the game, and efforts to make their part in it as happy and fulfilled as possible. Redefining what success is, unlearning unhelpful industry bullsh*t, seeing the business for what it is, and finding joy in the process rather than the outcome. In this episode, Alexa and Katie reflect on how their perspectives have shifted over the years - from chasing external validation to embracing creative autonomy, from feeling stuck in an unfair system to actively working to change it. They discuss the evolution of The 98% into a platform not just for support and solidarity, but for advocacy and action, tackling industry malpractice and amplifying voices that need to be heard. Tune in for laughter, honesty, and a much-needed reminder that success isn’t a finish line - it’s what you make of the journey. For ongoing 98% content follow @the98percentpod on instagram Links mentioned in the episode: Accessible, supportive free resources for actors: https://www.actingwithalexa.com/freeresources ActingWithAlexa's services: https://www.actingwithalexa.com/services1 Oshi's World: https://www.oshisworld.org Support The 98% on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/the98percent Contact The 98% at the98percentpod@gmail.com Follow on instagram: @alexa_morden @acting.with.alexa @katieelinsalt @oshis_world
S5 E40 · Mon, June 10, 2024
S5E40 - Finale Pt 2 - Reflection
It's here! After 40 episodes of Series 5, the season draws to a close. Join the OG's, Alexa and Katie, as they check in on recent goings on, chat about when actual life leaves no room for #actorslife, look back at change of attitudes since the podcast began, discuss the lack of working class creatives in the industry, share a whole lot of love for this community, and more! “We’ve got to look after ourselves first otherwise we have nothing to give.” This episode is dedicated to you, wonderful listeners. Things mentioned in the episode: 'The Good Ally', By Nova Reid Acting With Alexa: https://www.actingwithalexa.com AWA resources: https://www.actingwithalexa.com/freeresources Watch Alexa and Katie in short film Hers! https://vimeo.com/337750125 Follow The 98% online at @the98percentpod Follow Alexa @alexa_morden (IG) / @alexamorden (twitter) and Katie @KatieElintSalt If you appreciate the work being done by, and for, The 98%, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/the98percent While you're here, please consider donating to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net Don't forget you can get 25% off your subsciption to WeAudition with discount code 9825!
S5 E39 · Mon, June 03, 2024
S5E39 - Finale Part 1 - Finding Joy In Your Journey
Every guest on The 98% who has chosen to move on from the performing industry didn't do it because they fell out of love with the art of acting, it was because they didn't want to continue with the industry itself. So for those of us who choose to stay in it, how can we make it an enjoyable place to be? In this episode Alexa shares her thoughts and musings over recent months having a "front row seat to the sh*tshow" and why it is so important to redefine what success means to you in this business. Strap in for some classic 98% brutal honesty. The rose tinted glasses are off, because you don't need glasses when you can see things clearly! Using personal experiences and lessons learned, this episode aims to bring solace, support, encouragement, empowerment, and a dose of realism, at an especially difficult and quiet time for creatives in the entertainment industry. Below are some links of things mentioned in the episode: AWA Resources: https://www.actingwithalexa.com/freeresources Meditations: https://www.actingwithalexa.com/freeresources/meditations-for-actors The 98% Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/the98percent Follow The 98% on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod. If you enjoyed this episode - please share so more people can find this community! While you're here, please consider donating to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net
S5 E38 · Mon, May 20, 2024
S5E38 - Representation Special Part 2: Agent Roundtable
Grab your headphones and settle in for one of the best episodes of The 98% of ALL TIME! There's been a lot of coverage of dodgy agents recently, so let's hear from some wonderful, trustworthy, supportive ones. In this episode Alexa is joined by Mildred Yuan PMA, Liz Pratt PMA and JBR PMA for an incredibly honest, transparent and wisdom filled chat. You'll hear about how to find the right representation for you, what to look out for when looking for representation, the current state of the industry, a real look into the life of agenting, and so. much. more. Whether you are represented by an agency, self represented, looking for representation, or looking to make the most out of rep you already have - you do NOT want to miss this episode! More information on these wonderful guests: Mildred: https://mildredyuan.com Liz: https://www.nelsontalentmanagement.com J: https://www.jbragent.com Buy J's book 'Getting, Keeping and Working with your Acting Agent: The Compact Guide' here: https://amzn.eu/d/j1cQOc1 . Help support The 98%, every penny goes into the finances of podcasting and helps us stay on the air for free for all to enjoy! Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/the98percent Patreon https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! . The 98% represents the 98% of actors who don't earn their main source of income from acting work (yes, a real stat!!) We have 100+ episodes for you to enjoy, including incredible guests from all corners of the industry. Find out more about The 98% with more content + our blog at www.the98percentpod.com
S5 E37 · Sat, May 11, 2024
S5E37 - Representation Special Part 1: Self Representation
There's been a lot of worrying discussion around agents recently, so before this series ends The 98% wanted to finish on an uplifting note - platforming conversations around representation that instill confidence and trust in actors. This is part one of a two-part representation special! Due to recent exposé's unconvering malpractice from agents, many have found themselves now without one. While this can feel very daunting, it's a disservice of our industry to make actors feel like they are doomed without an agent. Self representation can be an empowering journey and give actors some control over their career by putting them in the drivers seat. This episode's guest, Phillip Laing, has spent time in this industry represented by agents, and representing himself. He shares the pros, cons, and process of self representation drawing on his own experiences, thoughts and feelings. "Progress is progress. If I get an agent again, I'll be happy. And if I don't, I'll be ok." . Some things mentioned in the episode... Alexa's new venture! For helpful, realistic and relatable support/acting coaching, online resources, advice columns, and more, visit www.actingwithalexa.com Self Representation - Making the most of your freedom Blog Post by Luke Macleod: https://www.the98percentpod.com/blog/2019/6/8/self-representation-making-the-most-of-your-freedom . Help support The 98%, every penny goes into the finances of podcasting and helps us stay on the air for free for all to enjoy! Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/the98percent
S5 E36 · Mon, April 22, 2024
S5E36 - The Deceit and Corruption of Fake Self Tapes
Just when you thought this business couldn't get any tougher, Deadline exposes another scandal that has rocked the industry and sent shockwaves through the creatvies involved in the audition process. Agents sending fake self tape requests to actors?! If this is something you'd never even contemplated before, you wouldn't be the only one. But sadly these are not just isolated incidents... Including comments from The CDA and Equity's General Secretary, testimonies from actors who have been affected, and more, join me on a deep dive into the recently exposed scandal of agents sending fake self tape requests to clients. The what's, how's, why's... This isn't just about fake auditions, it's about deceit, emotional manipulation, selfish gain and moral corruption in an industry with such a powerful hierarchy, that this behaviour has been able to thrive for years. [Like the Bodhi Scandal episode, this one is more of a broadcast style vibe - would love to know what you think about this kind of style for The 98%! Share your thoughts online @the98percentpod] Read: IAM / Luc Chaudhary / Helen Kelly 'UK Self-Tape Scandal Deepens: International Artists Management Admits Sending Client Misrepresented Audition Invite' https://deadline.com/2024/03/international-artists-management-iam-sent-client-misleading-audition-invites-1235842868/comment-page-2/#comments '“Was My Tape Fake?”: The Question Panicked British Actors Are Asking Casting Directors About Audition Invites — And Why It Matters' https://deadline.com/2024/03/uk-fake-self-tape-scandal-explained-1235859627/comment-page-2/#comments . If you appreciate the work being done by, and for, The 98% please consider donating to our ko-fi , every little helps and goes back into doing what we do here! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent
Bonus · Sat, April 20, 2024
PSA: Jamie Fisher / "Archie Purnell" Statement
"Archie Purnell" JAMIE FISHER (also using the name 'Richard'), rogue talent agent, is back with a new name, new studio name ('Wigan TV & Film Acting School'), but the same old tricks. To get ahead of accusations he is spreading rumours and false claims. Knowing all I know, I cannot sit back and let more people be scammed. "Drawing from documented sources and firsthand accounts of those impacted, I am making this public statement, as a vital disclosure for anyone who may come into contact with, now or in the future, Jamie Fisher aka Jamie Thomas Fisher aka AP James aka Archie Purnell." This statement has also been released as a video on social media. You can find the full video on instagram @the98percentpod, with links posted on twitter at the same handle. You can find the full transcription of this statement here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W5wJ8qq_lcpkM4eqTfzaYzlRtGJB7tyh4betF5XWfnE/edit?usp=sharing Listen to S5E32 of The 98% to hear more information and background to this scandal. . If you appreciate the work being done by, and for, The 98% please consider donating to our ko-fi , every little helps and goes back into doing what we do here!
S5 E35 · Mon, April 08, 2024
S5E35 - "The Best Journalists Are Trustworthy"
This episode is 1 hour 4 mins long. If your podcast app is only playing the first 45 mins, there is a technical issue that is currently being looked at! Please check back here for the full episode coming asap! Last year The 98% was contacted by Jake Kanter, a journalist for Deadline, after the podcast featured stories of those who experienced abuse and misconduct at UK drama schools. Thus began a relationship that has resulted in multiple exsposé articles unearthing misconduct in the industry after people who had reports to make had nowhere left to go, apart from The 98%, to share what had happened to them. So why did Alexa, and many others, feel like a journalist was the only option in having their voice heard? How does writing an exposé work? What are some behind-the-scenes looks at the uncovering of these recent topics? And why does the idea that those who report are making falsehoods not hold up in these cases? Listen to find out... Contact Jake: Email jkanter@deadline.com Twitter: jake_kanter Looking for a fun, flexible paythebills job that pays weekly and can work around your #actorslife? Check our krulive.com and join their team! We are so appreciative of Kru sponsporing and supporting The 98% . Help support The 98%, every penny goes into the finances of podcasting and helps us stay on the air for free for all to enjoy! Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/the98percent
S5 E34 · Mon, March 25, 2024
S5E34 - “My greatest performance was pretending everything was ok"
Mental health has always been a throughline for episodes of The 98% and so the podcast is proud to host Adam Bambrough in this episode, founder and CEO of Wellbeing in the Arts. After leaving the acting profession due to struggles with his own mental wellbeing, Adam planned to write a book revealing the scope of actors and creatives with mental health struggles. He soon realized that there was no stand alone mental health support in the entertainment industry, so no wonder mental health struggles were affecting so many creatives. And so..he made one himself. Wellbeing in the Arts works towards their vision of an industry in which every individual, organisation and production has access to mental health and wellbeing support and where awareness and understanding of mental health issues is vastly improved, along with the root causes of poor mental health in the workplace being addressed. Adam shares his journey as an actor, leaving the professions, neurodivergence, and more. This is an honest, transparent and much needed conversation about creatives and how this industry can exacerbate struggles, and what needs to be done to help. CN: This episode contains discussion around mental illness This brilliant organization has helped Alexa herself have access to 6 weeks of counselling for an incredibly accessible price considering the promptness and high quality of the service. Find out more about this much needed org here https://www.wellbeinginthearts.org.uk Need support with your mental health? Email: support@wellbeinginthearts.org.uk Call: 0330 123 5574 Text: +44 7496 896 436 For general enrquries or to chat to Adam about his services email admin@wellbeinginthearts.org.uk Follow them online @Wellbeinthearts If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please call emergency services 999 or Samartians 116 123 . The 98% is excited to have this episode sponsored by Kru Live! Find out how you can get paid to have fun with flexible, exiciting work perfect for actors here https://krulive.com . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent
S5 E33 · Mon, March 11, 2024
S5E33 - "'All I can do is act' is absolute bull"
After a lifetime dedicated to the "I can do nothing but act" frame of mind, everything changed aged 39 for guest Lee Mengo. Thinking about his future and his prospects, Lee realized that acting wasn’t giving him what he needed in life. Financially, mentally, spiritually, egotistically...but coming to terms with that was a long hard road. When he finally made the decision to step away, start his journey of sobriety, and found a job that he loved teaching young actors…his 20 years of hard work came back around and he ended up booking bucket list acting jobs! As a teacher, Lee practices the values of kindness and positivity. He shares with his students the importance of finding validation and authenticity within themselves and how actor training has no room for hostility or high pressure. This episode is a must listen for an injection of inspiration, positivity, hope, and a reminder to live a person centered #actorslife. . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from, and enjoyed, the podcast and want to give a little back; we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E32 · Mon, February 26, 2024
S5E32 - Bodhi Scandal, unveiled by The 98%
After a group of actors reported their concerns about their former agent regarding fake self tapes, withheld pay, skimming money, lying about cancer, and more, to no avail...they came to Alexa at The 98% for advice on next steps. With seemingly nowhere else to turn, Alexa passed the information on to Deadline journalist Jake Kanter, encouraging him to help expose these dodgy dealings...For the sake of these actors, the others on the agencies book, and the inudstry as a whole. Thankfully, he did. And thus began #BodhiGate. Hundreds of emails, texts, screenshots, messages, sent and recieved...police reports, zoom meetings, seven google docs and a 30 page-and-counting armchair investigation into what Alexa describes as a "con of the highest tier." Not all can be revealed...yet. But this episode exists as a comprehensive collation of what is detailed in the articles, next steps for those affected, and insight into what is hopefully a catalyst for real industry change. Thank you to Layla, Jake, and others, who have been instrumental in these important developments. (Apologies for slight congestion..am overcoming the flu!) Email the98percentpod@gmail.com or DM @the98percentpod Report to: Equity mkenny@equity.org.uk Spotlight feedback@spotlight.com Donate to The 98%'s Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/the98percent/goal?g=116 Journalists can get a bad rap..but it can make all the difference when a good one is on your side. Jake was there to tell this story when no one else would help, get in touch with him by email jkanter@deadline.com or find him on twitter @Jake_Kanter Read Jake's full Deadline articles here: https://deadline.com/2024/02/bodhi-talent-archie-purnell-professional-misconduct-allegations-1235816154/comment-page-2/#comments https://deadline.com/2024/02/bodhi-talent-luna-kids-casting-accused-of-scam-fees-1235825274/ https://deadline.com/2024/02/the-crown-bad-education-actors-owed-money-bodhi-talent-1235830720/ If you'd like to hear more about The 98%'s crusade for a safer industry, listen to the 5 part mini series from last year - with special mention to S5E3 with pioneer and trail blazer, Helen Raw: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1l4G9d77EJmYNXDsWWX
S5 E31 · Mon, February 05, 2024
S5E31 - "Hold On Tightly, Let Go Lightly"
Today's guest, Sally Abbott, has worked in the arts for 35 years. Starting in community arts and working her way up to writing for some of British televisions biggest shows, Sally has so much wisdom and insight to share. In this episode you'll hear why Sally finally feels like she’s who she’s meant to be at aged 55, how she has found confidence and navigated a diagnosis for ADHD, and what her journey in the industry has looked like. Actors listening will hear why writers can’t get you a job (even if a character is literally based on you!), what makes a good self tape for writers watching their work, why ‘rejection’ is not as personal as we feel, what the process of writing for TV looks like...and why a Stranger Things star was cut from a Casualty episode! The 98% is honoured to feature guests from all walks of the creative life and this episode is a perfect example why. Follow Sally online: twitter @SallyAbbott3 ig @abbott.sally Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent We are currently fundraising to keep our website/actor blog going - help us reach our goal so as much 98% content is available online for free as possible! . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E30 · Mon, January 22, 2024
S530 - “If you know my bra size, you can text me back”
Series 5 keeps on rolling along and for episode 30 it's the two OG's, Alexa and Katie, sitting down and chatting about the current #actorslife goings on with the usual brtual honesty, evaluating the relationship actors have with the industry, co-dependency, the future of the podcast, some exciting new offerings, and some actor woes and wins! . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . Help support The 98%, every penny goes into the finances of podcasting and helps us stay on the air for free for all to enjoy! Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/the98percent Patreon https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! . The 98% represents the 98% of actors who don't earn their main source of income from acting work (yes, a real stat!!) We have 100+ episodes for you to enjoy, including incredible guests from all corners of the industry. Find out more about The 98% with more content + our blog at www.the98percentpod.com . Episode 30 of Series 5!! This milestone episode (the longest a series of The 98% has gone without a break!) is dedicated to our amazing listeners. You're why we're here and we so appreciate your listenership, love, support and enjoyment of what we do!
S5 E29 · Mon, January 08, 2024
S5E29 - “Your world is subjective. And you can’t change it.”
"This year I will book my first TV credit" "I will sign with an agent" "I will star in a film" Sound familiar? These are all outcome goals, and very common amongst actors who are so determined to achieve that certain thing they think will make them more valid, especially in an industry that tends to only focus on the outcomes. But outcome foccussed goals can be detrimental, especially as actors when the outcome doesn't necessarily correlate to the process. What are process goals and why are they more important to focus on than outcome goals? This episode will explain all, and leave you feeling positive and inspired to make realistic and attainable goals and New Year's Resolutions for 2024 and beyond. Today The 98% welcomes back one of the most listened to guests of the podcast, Dr Steve Bull! Steve is a keynote speaker, author and 'high performance' consultant. During his 40 year career he has coached CEOs, Olympic athletes, NATO officers, actors and university professors. He has attended 3 Olympic Games as the Great Britain Team Headquarters Psychologist and has worked with hundreds of athletes in professional sports helping individuals and teams optimize their performance potential. Steve is also...Alexa's Dad! While the bias may be considered strong here, this really is a not-to-be-missed episode and can change your mindset in ways that will forever improve your career. In this episode Alexa and Steve discuss the importance of reframing goals as an actor to ensure they're within the realms of "controlling the controllables", how to stay confident and resilient as an actor, redifing success, and more! The perfect episode to shake off those January blues and get back on the actor horse. For Steve's previous apperances on The 98% listen to Series 1 Episode 5 and Series 3 Episode 14. For coaching/mentorship for The 98% visit https://www.the98percentpod.com/help Read Steve's latest book The Game Plan for more (albeit, sports laden) insightful tips on enhancing performance under pressure. https://www.amazon.com/Game-Plan-Guide-Mental-Toughness-ebook/dp/B07M5N1TSD . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from, and enjoyed, the podcast and want to give a little back; we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for ot
Bonus · Mon, December 25, 2023
Happy Christmas from The 98%!
The Spotify wrapped for The 98% showed that 70% of listeners discovered the podcast in 2023! So, incase you missed these festive parodies in previous seasons, here are a couple of the favourite #actorslife covers from Christmases gone by. Jingle Bells parody + An Actors Night Before Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone! . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E28 · Sat, December 23, 2023
S5E28 - “You are not a cog. You are not just an actor. You are a human being.”
Happy Christmas 98 percenters! You made it through another year. This time with continued pandemic fallout, and industry strikes. If your 2023 was a brilliant one, Alexa and Katie are cheering you on from the bleachers! But if you had troubles this year, whether professional or personal, The 98% is here to hold you in comfort, support and solidarity. In this episode Alexa and Katie speak about those sometimes highs and often lows that came in 2023, with the support of Hester Evans; a wellbeing facilitator for film, tv & theatre and person-centred counsellor. Follow Hester at @hesterevansf Follow us @the98percentpod, @alexa_morden and @katieelinsalt If you'd like to partake in the gift of giving this Christmas, please see the below charities that Katie mentions in this epiosde: https://www.arc-uk.org/ https://www.relaxwithlucy.co.uk/ellies-gift-app https://www.sands.org.uk/winter For quick links to our previous Christmas episodes, full of festive cheer, incredibly hilarious stories, and so much more - see the below! 2018: Christmas Special with the Show People Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/37GYOJk2KO4bSwgM2X4FU3?si=3d9685acaa8a4c7c 2021: The 98% Christmas Panto Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/7j2FEMLVws2vyqpxs9kSSL?si=fd1701b458874478 2022: The 98% Christmas Episode (with listener stories!) https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MFlKNjTCCrAjCWVcPrsAL?si=c166ebda70bc4b39 . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
Bonus · Thu, December 14, 2023
Bonus Episode - Alexa and Katie on In The Room podcast
The 98% inturrupts its regular scheduling to bring you a bonus episode as an early Christmas treat! Listen to Alexa and Katie as guests on In The Room, a podcast inspired by The 98%! Hosts Matthew and Christian invited Alexa and Katie on to give a behind the scenes look at their journys in the industry, the background to how and why The 98% was born, what they've learned from doing The 98% and the guests the podcast hosts, advice for actors, thoughts on the abuse and mistreatment actors recieve, and much more! You can listen to In The Room on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon music where guests help break down how actors can "get in the room." Follow them online @ITRInTheRoom . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E27 · Mon, December 11, 2023
S5E27 - "Happy actors do better work"
It's the 100th episode of The 98%! And what could be more on brand than a deep dive on the one thing that actors in the 98% have in common...having to have a non-acting job. Guest Robyn Holdaway returns to the podcast after publishing a brilliant article on The 98%'s blog entitled "How To Pick The Right Non Acting Job For You". They break down every part of the process of having to find a paythebills job with the main idea being finding a job that doesn't rot your soul...because, as Robyn so brilliantly puts it, "you will be a better actor if you don’t hate yourself and your work, because the more desperate you become for an acting job...the worse you’re going to become." It's very normal to believe that the "right" job to have alongside your acting career is one that makes you as flexible and available for acting as possible, but that shouldn't be the only criteria. Considering 98% of actors don't earn their main source of income from acting, the reality is you are more than likely going to be paying your tax bill each year from work outside of the industry. So finding a job that is right for YOU, which can differ person to person, is of paramount importance. As is keeping a healthy state of mind and finding joy in your day to day life. How you pay your bills is a huge part of that, and in turn makes you a healthier and better person to enjoy the acting work when it does come. So how do you find a job like this? And what are the options? Listen now to find out! Read the original blog post here: https://www.the98percentpod.com/blog/2023/10/2/1oqonj6t4ijsfut6289rpo2rxxheld Follow Robyn online @robynholdaway An enjoyable side hustle of reading in for self tapes for others is a click of a button away at https://www.weaudition.com Enjoy 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent
S5 E26 · Mon, November 27, 2023
S5E26 - Strike Update, A No Vote?
While people are saying the SAG-AFTRA vote is over, technically it's just suspended. The deal offered by the AMPTP and agreed upon by the actors union still needs to be voted on by members of SAG-AFTRA...and some are voting no, including previous podcast guest and strike captain Kylie Sparks, who featured in our special strike episode in July. Hear Kylie break down some of the deal points that bring concern for the "journeyman actor" (like those in the 98%!), and why they believe the union has been strong-armed into accepting a deal instead of pushing for rights that, if ignored, could cause irreprobable damage to our industry. This episode is an audio recording of an instagram live, so if you'd prefer to watch this discussion head over to @the98percentpod to view. (Halfway through the episode you may hear running water coming from Kylie's audio - someone was taking a shower and we weren't aware sound was being picked up, apologies!) Follow Kylie online @kyliesparks Read the MOA: https://www.sagaftra.org/files/2023%20SAG-AFTRA%20TV-Theatrical%20MOA_F.pdf Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E25 · Mon, November 13, 2023
S5E25 - "It's not about the millionaires. It's about the 98%"
It's the 98th episode of The 98%! And rules are being broken!! For the first time, The 98% is hosting someone from the other side...a 2 percenter!! Forget the usual format of interviewing familiar faces though, this is a relatable, validating discussion that might be exactly what you need in 98% life right now in the difficult landscape we find ourselves in. Many will remember today's guest Tony Gardner as the whacky and wonderful Brian from My Parents Are Aliens and despite going on to have a brilliant long standing career in the arts, Tony is a listener of The 98% and big supporter of what the platform is all about. So, after he tweeted about the podcast last year, Alexa and Katie could not pass up the oppurtunity to have him on (and rejoice in their millenial glee)! Tony shares his journey from medical school to stage and screen, his passion for the arts, his frustrations at difficulties actors face, and so much more! . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent We are currently fundraising to keep our website/actor blog going - help us reach our goal so as much 98% content is available online for free as possible! . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E24 · Tue, October 31, 2023
S5E24 - Halloween Special Part II
In this two-part Halloween Special, Alexa and Katie enter the world of true crime, sharing cases with each other that also relate to being an actor, and life in the entertainment industry. Where better to uncover these sordid tales than Tinseltown itself: Hollywood..Where, behind the glitz and glam, lies a dark underworld of crime, prejudice and exploitation. In this episode, Alexa tells Katie about the investigation of the murder of Bonny Lee Bakley. Bonny, desperate to find self worth, moved to Hollywood to chase the one thing she thought would give her life meaning - a famous husband. She finds this in Robert Blake, a man who was once hailed as among the finest actors of his generation but became better known as being in the center of a real-life murder trial and the most expensive investigation in LAPD history. Content note: murder, coercive and abusive relationships. The true crime starts at 10 minutes in, with the first part of the episode being general chat between Alexa and Katie about their current #actorslife. If you are experiencing violence or abuse at home, please reach out for help. In the UK visit refuge.org.uk or Canada www.domesticshelters.org Happy Halloween everyone! Stay spooky and stay safe! . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from, and enjoyed, the podcast and want to give a little back; we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E23 · Mon, October 30, 2023
S5E23 - Halloween Special Part I
Doing something a little different today, for the first ever Halloween special of The 98%! In this two-parter, Alexa and Katie enter the world of true crime, sharing cases that also relate to being an actor. Where better to uncover these sordid tales than Tinseltown itself: Hollywood..Where, behind the glitz and glam, lies a dark underworld of crime, prejudice and exploitation. In this episode, Katie tells Alexa about serial killer Harvey Glatman who was responsible for the senseless murders of Judy Dull, Shirley Ann Bridgeford, and Ruth Macardo. Content note: murder, sexual assualt, rape, physical assualt, violence, kidnapping, minimising of crimes. Please take care while listening. If this isn't your cup of tea - please feel free to skip this episode. The story itself starts at 18 minutes with the first part of the episode being general chat between Alexa and Katie. * Part II coming tomorrow * . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from, and enjoyed, the podcast and want to give a little back; we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E22 · Mon, October 16, 2023
S5E22 - "You are not in this to make other people happy, it has to be for you”
Joining The 98% today is Erica Bream CSA; Casting Director, audition coach, career consultant, self-tape guru and champion of actors. As well as casting across TV and film, Erica provides accessible, helpful information online and has been working hard for many years to de-mystify the casting process for actors. Erica and Alexa chat about auditioning, self taping, the changes happening in the industry, the importance of bridging the gap between casting and actors, and much more! For more information on Erica's work and to access her consulting and coaching services visit ericasbream.com Be sure to follow Erica on social media to see all her pearls of wisdom! @ericasbreamcast . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from, and enjoyed, the podcast and want to give a little back; we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E21 · Mon, October 02, 2023
S5E21 - "Our beliefs affect our world"
Something a bit different for The 98% on this episode - with a practical aspect! Guest Dana Middleton is an Alignment and Tapping Coach who helps creative peiple raise their vibrations and unlock their most actualized lives. She teaches her Affirmation Tapping Formula to create laser focus while releasing common blocks and patterns of sabotage that hold creatives back. What is tapping? Well; disciplines that rely on a body-mind connections have evidence showing that they can relieve stress, depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping falls into this category. Tapping draws on the ancient Chinese practice of accupuncture, which teaches that the body's energy travels along specific pathways. Certain points on these pathwaysare stimulated to improve the flow of energy. Scientists believe that it works because it stimulates the central nervous system and causes the body to release helpful chemicals. In this episode you'll hear Alexa and Dana discuss what EFT tapping is and why it is importnant and powerful, advice for actors to raise their vibrations and change their mindset to 'move from stuck to shining', and more! Dana even takes listeners along a mini tapping session for actors! Check out our instagram page for a diagram of the tapping points so you can tap-along! Dana hosts Momentum Monday at the Aligned Artist Facebook Group and Instagram and offers recorded courses and live workshops through her website: thealignedartist.com Since the recording of this podcast Dana has completed her new course: 30 Days to a High Vibe You. Sign up here! https://thealignedartist.thrivecart.com/30-days-to-a-high-vibe-you/ Follow Dana on instagram @the_aligned_artist And join the Facebook group The Aligned Artist for live ‘tap-along’s’ . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from, and enjoyed, the podcast and want to give a little back; we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E20 · Mon, September 18, 2023
S5E20 - "Let's talk about tax, baby!"
Three jobbing actors turn on the mic. One of them loves dealing with tax..the other two looooathe it. What happens next? Tune into find out! Alexa, Katie and guest Pete Mooney talk all things "tax for beginners" and really break it down to empower actors and other creatives to feel in control and in-the-know about being taxed as a freelancer. Tax returns, expenses, claims, budgeting, the importance of checking your bank statements, and more - all explored to the back drop of personal stories from Alexa, Katie and Pete about their tax woes and lessons learned. Pete offers a personalised, friendly and helpful tax service for creatives and those who are self emplyed through his side hustle Tax, Back and Craic. Find out more and book in a session by following @taxbackandcraic on social media! . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from, and enjoyed, the podcast and want to give a little back; we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E19 · Mon, September 04, 2023
S5E19 - "People wanted to believe that West End Producer was somebody really important"
In 2010 a new theatre producer hit the twitter scene. But this wasn't like any other producer, this was a persona and he was talking the talk. After swiftly gaining popularity for his tongue-in-cheek relatable showbiz musings, it was time for 'West End Producer' to walk the walk. Which he did..donning a mask, sticking a pillow down his trousers and adopting a voice that is now so synonymous with the character he portrayed. For 14 years the real identity of 'WEP' has been a secret...until now. After writing two books, being a columnist for The Stage, appearing at countless press nights and industry events and amassing a cult following, it was time for the man behind the mask to be revealed. With rumours swirling and some steadfastly believing it was really a producer akin to Sir Cameron Mackintosh, actors across the country (including Alexa and Katie) were delighted to discover that the genius behind this character was, in fact, a "jobbing actor" in the 98%. Christian Edwards started posing as West End Producer all those years ago partly out of frustration at the industry and all it entails for actors, and partly as a need for a creative outlet he was in control of. He had no idea when he sent that first tweet that he'd gain 60,000 followers, be a voice of guidance for many, have a sell out show at the Edinburgh Fringe, become an author, and be the centre of London's best kept theatre secret for over a decade. In today's episode you'll hear from West End Producer himself, as well as Christian who shares the times he was almost at breaking point, the imposter syndrome he faced as WEP, close calls of people finding out, why he is unmasking now and more classic 98% actor stories than you can imagine (including how going from the red carpet as WEP to a promo work shift the next morning really puts a new spin on #actorslife!) Follow West End Producer @westendproducer And Christian @chrisedwards79 . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E18 · Sat, August 19, 2023
S5E18 - "I want to quiet the shame and raise the inner artist’s self"
A few months ago The Cut published an article 3 years in the making. Journalist Sara Jin Li spoke to 26 ex-students of acting studio Lonsdale Smith & Company, ran by "dogmatic leader slash guru" Michèle Lonsdale-Smith; who has been running acting classes in studios acros North America, and now Europe, for 20+ years. Actors described, in detail, cult-like abuse, mistreatment and bullying exhibited under the guise of "doing the work". Since the release of the article, huge comparisons have been made online between what these actors have described, and the workings of dangerous cults..from survivors of cults themselves. In today's episode one of those ex-students, Brooke, joins us to share her experience and the ways she is using it to retrain as an art therapist with the aim to provide person centered, trauma informed safe spaces for artists. Brooke shares her inspiring story and strength, harrowing experience, important thoughts around how actors are viewed by the profession and themselves, why person-centered training is key, and why actors shouldn't be performing monkey's jumping through hoops for those percived to be 'important' in this industry. An important listen for all. Content Warning - this episode contains discussion around mistreatment and verbal abuse Follow Brooke on instagram @ababblingbooke and her traum-informed safe space for artists @rise.artists If you'd like to find out more about the acting studio, and teacher, discussed in this episode you can read the article in The Cut here: https://www.thecut.com/article/michele-lonsdale-smith-acting-class-students.html You can also listen to a two-part episode from podcast A Little Bit Culty who chat to three ex-students, including Brooke https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EDnectgYfgtg78i6ISLpc?si=_p4AGFlWQUOJEnDaZ9_P2w . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E17 · Mon, August 07, 2023
S5E17 - "Some of the most 'successful' actors I know are 'unknown'"
For so long conservatoire drama schools have been the only way to get invaluable training to set you up for the industry...but not anymore. IAmPro is just one of the alternative training offerings out there for actors and creatives who want to work in the entertainment industry. IAmPro trains talent digitally and gets them discovered, collaborating and networking, and offers personalised end-to-end learning which prepares people for the future creative industry. Their mission is to democratise the historically archaic systems which have driven multi-layers of inequality within our industry. Today's guest is Ben Brooks, co founder and director of production at IAmPro. Ben himself started off in-front of the camera as an actor and then studied Musical Theatre before deciding to work behind the camera in television production, which he has done for the last 15 years. He is also and agent and director of acting agency iAP Talent Group. Ben tells us about his journey from being an actor as a youngster to working behind the camera, and eventually co-founding an alternative to the standard actor training to make it more accessible for all creatives to explore multiple avenues within the entertainment business. We chat about nepotism within the industry (and his own experience of having a famous actress as a sister!), going from working in front of the camera to behind the camera in production, how and why IAmPro started, the perception of success, thoughts on casting director workshops, as well as brilliant advice from an agent’s point of view as director of an actor agency! Make sure you listen all the way through to hear an exclusive DISCOUNT for listeners of The 98% for all the amazing things IAmPro has to offer! Follow IAmPro online @iampro Learn more about IAmPro and join here https://iampro.com . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . This episode was recorded on Squadcast - the virtual podcast recording site. Find out more here https://squadcast.fm . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E16 · Mon, July 24, 2023
S5E16 - SAG-AFTRA On Strike
“It’s all corporate greed” July 2023 marks an historic time for the entertainment industry. For the first time in decades the actor union in the United States (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild Of America (WGA) have joined forces to strike after the expiration of their contracts with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the AMPTP's refusal to engage in negotiations for fair pay, safe working conditions, protection against AI and other basic rights for performers, writers and creatives. Whether you are a member of SAG-AFTRA or not, this strike affects and represents us all. Knowledge is power and we are all in this together, so tune in to this episode to arm yourself with insight and fuel your solidarity. Why are the strikes happening? What caused them? How does SAG-AFTRA work as a union? How are they different to Equity and other sister unions? How can you support the strike and how does it affect you? What are some experiences of actors that are happening right now in terms of why we need this strike? Find out all of this and more from this episode's two brilliant guests; Kylie Sparks (they/them) an actor, writer, singer, comedian and strike leader on the ground at the picket line and Dominic Burgess (he/him) a British actor who has been living and working in LA since 2007. They give detailed, open, honest accounts of the importance of these strikes and show why this should be a global movement. Follow them online @kyliesparks and @dominicburgess Some links mentioned in the episode... https://www.sagaftrastrike.org Information on the strike tinyurl.com/2023support Free resources and assistance for strikers and how to support them https://www.equity.org.uk/solidarity-statement-advice-regarding-sag-aftra-industrial-action-2023 Comment from UK Union Equity on the strikes https://www.ubcpactra.ca/strike-updates/ Information from Canada's Union UBCP-ACTRA on the strike . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. Follow alexa @alexamorden . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . This episode was recorded on Squadcast - the virtual podcast recording site. Find out more here <a href= "https://squadcast
S5 E15 · Mon, July 10, 2023
S5E15 - "It starts and ends with craft"
While The 98% mostly discusses everything about the real #actorslife aside from the actual art of acting…this episode is a slight gear change as Alexa talks to renowned acting teacher Terry Knickerbocker. In this down to earth, honest chat you can hear discussion on the importance of laying the foundations for working on your craft, why your goals should be more than just “be a working actor”, what to look out for when finding a good coach, the importance of self care and finding a nurturing teacher, how to handle the business and stay resilient, self taping advice…and the reasons why Terry loves to work with Daniel Craig! Terry has been teaching new actors as well as coaching experienced actors for decades, and despite working with some of the most famous actors in the world - he has never got caught up in the smoke and mirrors of the profession and remains steadfast in offering training for actors to realize their full potential at his acting studio in New York; Terry Knickerbocker Studio. This is a hugely relatable episode and one to inspire those who may need a reminder, in this difficult and draining industry, of why we are in it in the first place. To find out more about Terry’s teaching work and studio visit: https://terryknickerbockerstudio.com Follow the studio on instagram @terryknickerbockerstudio . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . This episode was recorded on Squadcast - the virtual podcast recording site. Find out more here https://squadcast.fm . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E14 · Mon, June 26, 2023
S5E14 - "Have you read the call sheet?!"
An episode years in the making and one The 98% is SO excited to share. A first-of-its-kind chat where an Assistant Director for TV and film shares all the insight an actor could possibly need for working on set. This is like a crash course in everything they don't teach you at drama school..but what you should know! In this insightful, informative episode 2nd A.D Erin Morris-Large shares the ins and outs of #setlife, the do’s and don’t’s for actors working in TV/film, a breakdown of a call sheet, and what Whoopi Goldberg’s trailer is like! This is an excellent episode for all actors wanting to do screen work, or any creative interested in working on tv and film crews. So much knowledge and insight to be shared..along with some cracking stories only an A.D can tell you! *Important note*: During the second half of this episode Erin helps listeners decipher a call sheet. We have posted the call sheet we are referring to on our twitter and instagram page, as well as our website under "About - The Podcast". We strongly recommend having the call sheet up as a visual to accompany listening to you can be as prepared as possible for the next time a call sheet arrives in your inbox! Find it at @the98percentpod Follow Erin’s meme page for funny lessons on #setlife @assistantdirectorhuns Erin is part of the Assistant Director's Guild. Learn more about the guild and how to get into this line of work here! https://adguild.uk . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E13 · Mon, June 12, 2023
S5E13 - “I love acting. But I hated being an actor.”
*Content Note/Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversation around mental illness and eating disorders. Please take care while listening.* Grab a cuppa and settle in for a feature film length episode! We feel so privileged to platform stories on The 98% that are not usually heard in #actorslife circles, and today’s episode is a really special one of that nature. Alexa and guest Em Holdaway could have chatted for hours thanks to Em's incredible honesty and transparency about her journey, which makes for inspiring listening. Listen to hear how Em went from child actor and student at the Brit school with high hopes and sights set on being a musical theatre performer and actor, to doing what was completely unimaginable to her and leaving the industry altogether - gaining an unexpected joy for life and general happiness almost over night. Em tells us about her mental health journey including a Type I Bipolar diagnosis, university choices, finding (and actually liking) a remote job, breaking up with acting, unpicking who you are if not through an actor lens, relationship jealousies when your spouse is “successful”, moving away from London, experiencing burn out..and so much more! This is an eye opening and important episode for ANY actor to hear, at any point in their actor journey. We can all learn a lot from Em, her experience and words of wisdom. Most listeners probably aren’t thinking about leaving the industry or stopping acting, but there are so many wise words in this episode that every actor needs to hear. The importance of hobbies and spending your time doing things that are separate from your careers, knowing that it will be ok if you do choose to go down another path, separating who you are from your job. For better peace of mind, this is not an episode to miss. In this episode Alexa mentions Wellbeing In The Arts, an organization that provides low cost counselling for people in the arts, find out more here https://www.wellbeinginthearts.org.uk . Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E12 · Mon, May 29, 2023
S5E12 - “The success is in clicking send, not if they get back to you”
Get ready for an energised, uplifting and empowering episode with today's guest Brian Patacca! Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. Known as “The Representation Whisperer" for helping over 500 actors find representation through his popular online courses and entertaining podcast, Brian teaches actors how to market themselves authentically and use gratitude to open doors. Brian believes whole heartedly in actors, performers and creatives following their purpose, instead of playing by a tired set of industry rules. In focussing on what they have to offer instead of what they feel they need to do and say, actors can skip the drama, generate momentum, and build excitement around who they are and what they love to do the most. This is a fabulous listen for all actors and an important reminder of how much we have to offer outside of just our credits and experience. Grab a notebook and pen and make the most of Brian's brilliant expertise! For representation help visit makeagentswantsyou.com For audition advice visit supersneakyauditions.com Follow @BrianSaysThat on instagram Follow The 98% on twitter and instagram @the98percentpod . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent or check out our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E11 · Mon, May 15, 2023
S5E11 - “Actors need to be with teachers who can hold a safe space”
From wanting to be an actor but being told she was “ruining it for everyone else” with her struggle to learn lines to building a retreat for actors to make a safe learning space, today’s guest Steph Upsall has one mission: to revolutionize how we train ourselves as actors and making sure we are being our best selves as a human first and an actor second. Steph’s company “Both Feet” offers actor training retreats that are the only training of its kind in the world. Designed to help build humans, not just characters, Steph uses exercises based on Meisner’s teachings alongside her Neuro Linguistic Programming and mBIT (where neuroscience backs up ancient wisdoms) practice to unlock an actors potential and give them practical tools to translate to any acting job. Instead of the tired, dangerous ethos of “breaking actors down”, Both Feet challenges actors in a safe, supportive environment where you can take risks but learn to trust yourself. Learn more about Both Feet and Steph’s retreats in Wales here: https://www.both-feet. co.uk Follow Both Feet on social media @BothFeetActing Follow The 98% @the98percentpod on both twitter and instagram! . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the cost of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Alternatively you can become a monthly patreon supporter for access to extra content and behind the scenes looks! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . New to the 98%? There's 3 whole seasons and 2 mini series' to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at what the life of an actor is *really* like. With funny anecdotes, honest chats with industry professionals and tips and advice that any actor/creative can benefit from...the reality of #actorslife is really like in a way you've never heard before. . Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industries top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com
S5 E10 · Mon, May 01, 2023
S5E10 - “Where the hell ya been, girl??!”
As tradition, the 10th episode of the season sees just Alexa and Katie chinwagging about the real #actorslife. In this 90 min episode you'll hear discussions around reevaluating what "success" looks like as an actor, where Katie has been, the importance of boundries and self validation, actor-podcaster frustrations in an industry that only celebrates the 2%, a worrying new Hollywood trend, lessons learned, what's coming up in future episodes, and so much more! Grab a cuppa and strap in for a no-nonesense, brutally honest look at being an actor in 2023. * TW: from 57 mins - 1hr 5mins there is a brief discussion around disordered eating, body ideals and industry pressures regarding weight loss. Please skip through if this is not a topic you feel comfortable engaging in. * - Some things mentioned in this episode! Squadcast: https://squadcast.fm Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/the98percent WeAudition: https://www.weaudition.com (Discount code 9825) Twitter/Instagram: @the98percentpod
S5 E9 · Mon, April 17, 2023
S5E9 - “Act to live, don’t live to act”
If you've ever felt exhausted by how much acting means to you, or overwhelmed by the desperation of wanting to be a working actor when it seems so far out of reach, then this is an episode you're sure to relate to. Today's guest is actor, empowerment coach and breathwork facilitator Jeannie Scott who, after years of regularly facing actor burnout and living in a state of desperation and anxiety, decided to retrain as a life coach and now uses her knowledge and experience to help those in extroverted spaces take hold of their power, protect their energy, and be the best version of themselves. Alexa chats to Jeannie about actor pressures, boundries, discovering your authentic self and how to protect your energy in an industry that expects you to give so much of yourself. This is a must-listen for all 98 percenters and beyond! You can find Jeannie on instagram at @jeannie_coaching Visit her website https://www.jeanniescottcoaching.com Download your FREE 'Drained To Daring' guide here https://www.subscribepage.com/drainedtodaring Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E8 · Mon, April 03, 2023
S5E8 - “It’s not just babysitting, it's a large job”
We've all seen child actors in tv, film and theatre...but there are whole processes, jobs and a lot of work that goes into making sure kids working professionally in the entertainment industry are kept safe and are handled accordingly. Our guest for this episode is Arlene De Cruz who works to safeguard children all the way from casting through to wrap. She runs professional training for chaperones and works hard to make sure productions work to the expected standard when employing actors who are underage. Listen to this interesting episode to hear why it's so important for children to be chaperoned correctly, how to become a chaperone, what can happen when safeguarding isn't done properly and the risks around working professionally with children. Arlene and her chaperones have worked on projects such as Bridgerton, Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders, Captain Marvel, Everybody's Talking About Jamie (film), Top Gear, and so much more! To find out more about Arlene's work and information on how to become a chaperone visit her websites: www.thecpsh.com https://www.part-uk.com https://www.chaperonesandtutors.com Follow The Children's Support Protection Hub on instagram at @thecpsh and Arlene on twitter @ArleneDeCruz1 Follow us on twitter and instagram @the98percentpod . f you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the cost of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Alternatively you can become a monthly patreon supporter for access to extra content and behind the scenes looks! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . New to the 98%? There's 3 whole seasons and 2 mini series' to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at what the life of an actor is *really* like. With funny anecdotes, honest chats with industry professionals and tips and advice that any actor/creative can benefit from...the reality of #actorslife is really like in a way you've never heard before. . Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industries top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com
S5 E7 · Mon, March 20, 2023
S5E7 - “We’re not here to make money, we’re here to get our members acting”
Unless you have experience of one yourself, many people don't know much about co-operative agencies, we sure didn't! The first co-op agency started in the UK in 1974 and since then many thrive in the industry. An actors' co-operative agency operates similarly to a conventional agency but is managed by the actors themselves and each member dedicates a certain amount of time to working as an agent for all other members of the co-op. In this episode our guest Owyn Stephens, chair and member of co-op agency Rogues and Vagabonds, tells all...What is a co-op? What are the benefits and misconceptions? Including insight into the amazing perks his agency offers and why being part of a co-op may actually be a better fit than having a traditional agent...This is an episode that is sure to teach you a lot! And may open doors that you haven't considered knocking on before... For more content on the subject of not being with a conventional agent we have a couple great blog posts on our website: 1 - I Didn't Choose The Co-Op Life, The Co-Op Life Chose Me by Lily Shepherd https://www.the98percentpod.com/blog/2019/6/5/i-didnt-choose-the-co-op-life-the-co-op-life-chose-me 2 - Self Representation, Making The Most Of Your Freedom by Luke Macleod https://www.the98percentpod.com/blog/2019/6/8/self-representation-making-the-most-of-your-freedom To find out more about Rogues and Vagabonds visit their website https://www.vagabondsmanagement.com and follow them on twitter @RandVManagement and instagram @roguesandvagabondsmgmt You can find Owyn on twitter at @OwynStephens Follow us on twitter and our new instagram page! @the98percentpod . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the cost of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Alternatively you can become a monthly patreon supporter for access to extra content and behind the scenes looks! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . New to the 98%? There's 3 whole seasons and 2 mini series' to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at what the life of an actor is *really* like. With funny anecdotes, honest chats with industry professionals and tips and advice that any actor/creative can benefit from...the reality of #actorslife is really like in a way you've never heard before. .<
S5 E5 · Mon, March 06, 2023
S5E6 - “You don’t really want to stand out, you want to blend in”
The first casting director episode of Series 5! Amy Jackson is a freelance casting director with vast prior experience as a casting assistant and associate. In this episode you'll hear Amy's journey from actor to award-nominated casting director, as well as advice for actors in auditions/self tapes/showcases, the importance of the CDG, how to reach out to casting, why we should be calling for casting to be recognised across all awards platforms, and much more! You can follow Amy on twitter at @AmyJacksoncast Read more about her, her work and book a 1-2-1 via her website https://www.amyjacksoncasting.com Follow us on twitter/instagram at @the98percentpod for relatable #actorslife content, tips and advice for actors, and news about our new series! . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi. com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E5 · Mon, February 20, 2023
S5E5 - Abuse In The Arts: Across The Pond In Canada
“If an acting coach has to touch you to make you a better actor, then they’re a bad f*cking coach.” When today's guest, Nikki, was a young new actor in Toronto she went for a private coaching session with an actor, coach and union member who, in the course of the session, assualted her under the guise of coaching her to 'loosen up'. When Nikki recieved no help from her union, or anywhere else, she courageously took to social media to share her story and soon found out she wasn't the only one to have experienced inappropriate touching from a coach... As the final follow up to mini-series 'From Learning to Earning, A Story of Mistreatment in the Acting Industry' The 98% wanted to platform Nikki to show that abuse of power from industry professionals in the entertainment industry is not isolated to the UK, or anywhere. It is a systemic, institutionalised, global problem that is consistently ignored by those who are supposed to be keeping actors safe. In this episode you'll hear Nikki detail her experience, what happened after, the support group she co-founded, and what she thinks actors need to look out for when it comes to working with coaches and industry pros. To watch/hear Nikki's original post, which includes the name of the coach in question, follow this link https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDPb1PTAvfp/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= You can follow Nikki on instagram, tiktok and youtube @NikkiBon Check out her podcasts; Recovering Toxaholic and Whoa, Dad! wherever you get podcasts! And her website https://www.nikkibon.com . Coming up next..our first casting director episode of Series 5! Now that we have come to the end of our important mini-series, we'll be back to releasing episodes fortnightly like our previous season. We have a range of incredible guests this series that we can't wait to share. Make sure you're subscribed the The 98% wherever you get podcasts and following us on social media @the98percentpod to stay up to date with episodes and content! . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi. com/the98percent Another option is to become a patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod You can find out more about how podcast expenses here <a href= "https://www.the98per
S5 E4 · Mon, February 13, 2023
S5E4 - Listener Stories of Abuse During Training, and Beyond
Since the release of the new mini-series From Learning To Earning A Story Of Mistreatment In The Acting Industry, The 98% has recieved more emails and messages detailing people’s damaging experiences during actor training and in the industry. In this episode Alexa and Katie be giving them a voice, anonymously, to show that abuse of power, of which actors are regularly the victims, is not an isolated issue...It is a systemic, institutionised problem that exists in the entertainment and performing arts business around the world. Content Note: This episode contains subject matter pertaining to bullying, abuse, manipulation and inappropriate behaviour/comments. A collection of stories featured in this episode are about one acting coach in particular. For more information, follow this link: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/ls-and-co-studios-toronto-2 If you have any responses or experiences you’d like to share in relation to our recent episodes you can: - Email us at the98percentpod@gmail.com - DM us on instagram and twitter @the98percentpod - Contact us via our website the98percentpod.com/contactus Or report to the Call It app, available at your app store. . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi. com/the98percent Another option is to become a patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E3 · Mon, February 06, 2023
S5E3 - From Learning To Earning, A Story Of Mistreatment In The Acting Industry
In this part of The 98%'s mini-series about mistreatment of actors, Katie and Alexa speak to powerhouse, advocate and trailblazer Helen Raw who has made it her mission, despite devastating pushback, to make changes in our industry to protect actors and be a support system for those who have nowhere to go with their experiences of all forms of abuse. You may have heard of Helen, or seen her online, but here you get to hear from the woman herself and the person behind the crusade. Alexa and Katie chat to Helen about her experiences of standing up to those in power even as a child, what shaped her as a pioneer for change, the sacrfices she's made, and the trials and difficulties she's faced in putting together her infamous list of abusers in the industry to try and make this industry a safer space for all. This is NOT an episode to miss! #TickTock If you have any responses or experiences you’d like to share in relation to these episodes you can: - Email us at the98percentpod@gmail.com - DM us on instagram and twitter @the98percentpod - Contact us via our website the98percentpod.com/contactus Or report to the Call It app, available at your app store. Follow Helen Raw on twitter @helenraw to keep up with the influential changes she is a part of, and the all important cat/dog updates! . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi. com/the98percent Another option is to become a patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825!
S5 E2 · Mon, January 30, 2023
S5E2 - From Learning To Earning, A Story Of Mistreatment In The Acting Industry
In the second episode of this mini series highlighting mistreatment in the arts, The 98% is re-releasing an episode from 2021 of people’s stories of abuse in the industry. While the guests for this mini series cannot share the accounts they have been made privy to, we felt it important to provide context and accounts that show how widespread these issues are in our industry and give examples of why Katie, from the previous episode, and the next guest Helen are doing the work they are doing. In this collaboration episode between The 98% and Industry Minds, people's experiences of abuse in the arts are given a voice. Please be aware of the subject matter, as this episode covers a wide range of incidences of abuse and abuse of power. If you are affected by anything covered in this episode Samaritans has a free 24/7 helpline at 116 123. If you believe you may have been a victim of a criminal offence and would like some confidential support and advice - you can call victim support for free 24 hours a day on 08081689111. You can also reach out and find out more at victimsupport.org.uk Industry Minds offers free and low cost counselling to those in the arts with their counsellor Mary Burch BEM. Contact info@industryminds.co.uk While no one owes anyone their story, if you’d like to share any experiences, thoughts or responses in relation to this episode and mini series you can: - Email us at the98percentpod@gmail.com - DM us on instagram and twitter @the98percentpod - Contact us via our website the98percentpod.com/contact us To hear more of this podcast combo you can hear Scarlett and Cathy in an episode of The 98% (S3E15) And Alexa and Katie in an episode of Industry Minds (S4E3)
S5 E1 · Mon, January 23, 2023
S5E1 - From Learning To Earning, A Story Of Mistreatment In The Acting Industry
The 98% is back! And season 5 is kicking off with a 3 part mini series “From Learning to Earning, A Story of Mistreatment in the Acting Industry.” In the upcoming 5th series of the podcast The 98% has a range of incredible guests lined up, but first Alexa and Katie wanted to delve into an important subject matter that sadly affects many in the profession; abuse and mistreatment in an industry with a dangerous hierarchy and a pressure to do “whatever it takes.” In this first episode Alexa and Katie have the pleasure of talking to Katie Gibson. Influenced by her damaging experience at drama school, Katie has made a groundbreaking documentary exposing the unfair treatment and abuse of power at UK drama schools with her production company Little Crush Films. Katie shares her experience during training, how she views the industry now and what people can expect from her upcoming documentary 'Tread The Boards'. You can follow Katie’s production company on instagram and twitter @littlecrushfilms for updates about the documentary, it won't be one to miss! Follow The 98% on twitter and the brand NEW instagram page!! @the98percentpod If you have anything you’d like to share in regards to this episode/mini series, please feel free to DM us on social media or email us at the98percentpod@gmail.com If you have experience of mistreatment or misconduct during actor training please get in touch with Equity. You don't need to be a member to receive supprt! https://www.equity.org.uk/contact/ . If you've benefitted from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the costs of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi. com/the98percent . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! . The 98% is part of the 604 Podcast Network. Check out more of their podcasts here! https://www.604podnetwork.com
Tue, December 20, 2022
The 98% Christmas Episode 2022
Get your festive gear on, grab a drink and hunker down for a jam packed Christmas episode including listener stories, some VIA ("very important animal") introductions and a generous helping of classic 98% chat from Alexa and Katie. We are very excited to be back on the mic, with many new episodes in the bank and/or scheduled to record for a brand new series starting in the New Year! But for now, please enjoy a festive check in on relatable, realistic and humorous acconts from #actorslife. Huge thanks to our listener guests... Olivia (@Olivia_Gaidry on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok) Sven (@SvenMaertenson on Twitter and Instagram) Jamie (@jimthevic on Instagram) Trev (@trevfleming1 on Twitter and Instagram) and Pete (@peteromooney on Instagram and @taxbakandcraic for his actor tax service) You can listen again to BardsBiz's music outro song here https://bardsbiz.bandcamp.com/track/carol-of-the-bells and follow @bardsbiz on YouTube and Twitter for more muscial creations! . Follow us at our new Instagram page! We have lots of great things cooking up, including some indistry lives with casting directors in the new year! @the98percentpod . Twitter @the98percentpod . If you've benefited from and enjoyed the podcast and want to give a little back this festive season, we have a ko-fi where every penny thrown in our hat goes straight into contributing towards the cost of running the podcast and creating helpful content online for actors. Every little helps and is so appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/the98percent . Alternatively you can become a monthly patreon supporter for access to extra content and behind the scenes looks! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . New to the 98%? There's 3 whole seasons and 2 mini series' to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at what the life of an actor is *really* like. With funny anecdotes, honest chats with industry professionals and tips and advice that any actor/creative can benefit from...the reality of #actorslife is really like in a way you've never heard before. . Get 25% Off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globae as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industries top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com
S5 E3 · Mon, May 09, 2022
M2E3 - Actors Helping Actors; a chinwag
In this episode Katie and Alexa have a catch up and fill you in on what's been happening behind the scenes. Hear about how things have been going for Katie in the writer's chair and why Alexa is feeling like she's stuck in a rut with classic frustrations for the 98% of actors. Grab a drink and pretend you're joining us at the pub for a classic #actorslife chat. It's shit, but we're all bloody brilliant! - New to The 98%? There’s 3 whole series for you to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at being an actor like you've never heard before. With funny anecdotes, tips and advice and amazing insight from a range of industry professionals, from award winning casting directors and producers to fellow actors in The 98%. - Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! - If you benefit from listening to the podcast and want to give a little back in a monetary sense to help with the upkeep of the technical side of podcasting, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com - You can find Alexa and Katie on twitter@alexamorden @KatieElinSalt Or instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 E2 · Mon, May 09, 2022
M2E2 - Actors Helping Actors; WeAudition
WeAudition have been trailblazers in the world of helping actors and making opportunity more accessible for years now, and have been supporters of the podcast for a long time. In this episode you can hear an abundance of positive stories, inspirational ideas and aspirational hope from co-founder Darren Darnborough as well as finding out how this platform came to be and why it's worth joining! Heralded by casting directors and actors alike, WeAudition has a range of opportunities from connecting with and auditioning for top industry professionals, to earning a wage from reading for, advising and working with other actors all from the comfort of your own home! Visit https://www.weaudition.com/ now to join using our discount code 9825 and follow @the98percentpod and @WeAudition on twitter to find a giveaway organised for the release of this episode! As Darren says “The best talent isn’t necessarily in LA or London” and opportunity shouldn't just be available in those places either! Get ready to finish this episode with a smile on your face and a spring in your step! . If you benefit from listening to the podcast and want to give a little back in a monetary sense to help with the upkeep of the technical side of podcasting, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com - You can find Alexa and Katie on twitter@alexamorden @KatieElinSalt Or instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 E1 · Mon, May 09, 2022
M2E1 - Actors Helping Actors; Flairbox
In this mini series of The 98%, hear from some actors who have made it their mission to help others, specifically actors in The 98%. In this episode join Alexa, Rob and Elliot as they discuss Flairbox; a global online community of performers that allows talented individuals to perform, connect and be discovered for what matters most – their talent. Hear about how the co-founders have used their experiences and ideas about how anyone should have the opportunity to be discovered to create a place where this is possible, no matter what credits you have on your CV. Flairbox is a digital stage where you're going to want to showcase yourself! Follow @the98percentpod and @FlairBoxCO to find a generous giveaway from Flairbox in conjunction with this episode and visit https://www.flairbox.co/ to get started on your journey to being seen by top industry professionals and like minded creatives. . We are so excited to be part of Canada’s biggest comedy podcast network Comedy Here Often! You can help us help more actors by telling your friends about The 98% and where to find us so we can extend our reach! From two nervous actors deciding to start a podcast on a living room floor in South East London to being signed to a network, we want to help break the stigma of being a jobbing actor in as many ways and as far around the world as possible, thank you for helping us do that! - New to The 98%? There’s 3 whole series for you to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at being an actor like you've never heard before. With funny anecdotes, tips and advice and amazing insight from a range of industry professionals, from award winning casting directors and producers to fellow actors in The 98%. - If you benefit from listening to the podcast and want to give a little back in a monetary sense to help with the upkeep of the technical side of podcasting, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! - Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com - You can find Alexa and Katie on twitter@alexamorden @KatieElinSalt Or instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt <p style='color:gre
S4 E6 · Mon, March 21, 2022
Mic, Concern, Reaction - Casting at The National
Mic, Concern, Reaction; where Alexa and Katie discuss current goings on in the industry, hot off the press, that specifically relate to The 98% of actors. In this episode, following on from the twitter storm in response to Rufus Norris' comments quoted in a recent article for The Stage, Alexa and Katie chat to Alastair Coomer, head of casting at The National, about the context of the artistic directors comments, the nuances of the issues raised and have honest and open look at casting for the company. Katie and Alexa ask the bold questions many actors want to hear the answer to and Alastair answers with candidness, making for an incredibly informative and open discussion that everyone from both sides of the table can benefit from. . Let us know what you think on twitter! @the98percentpod Visit our website and blog for more fun and informative stuff www.the98percentpod.com . If you find The 98% helpful and want to support the podcast please visit our patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! . Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 E5 · Mon, December 20, 2021
The 98% Christmas Panto Episode
Join in some festive fun with Alexa, Katie and the return of Philip Joel (aka the King of Panto!) as they relive panto experiences (the illusion of panto may be ruined forever!), shocking celebrity encounters (Brian Blessed did WHAT now?!) and revel in all the holiday and performance delights that pantomime can bring! If you take a sip of your boozy beverage for every time a hilarious or toe curling story is shared in this episode...you won't be sober for very long! For more Christmas content relevant to the 98% of actors who don't earn their main income from acting work, you can listen to the Christmas crossover episode from 2018 where Katie and Alexa team up with Andrew Keates of The Show People Podcast for festive games, stories and all too relatable jobbing actor experiences at Christmas. You can also listen on your podcast provider to previously released "Twas The Night Before Christmas"! Follow Phil on twitter @PhilipJoel and instagram @PhilipJoel87 To hear more from Phil you can listen to S3E12 of The 98% where you can hear all about his viral videos, his thoughts about mental health in the industry, and more! Want to check out what Phil has been working on? Watch Snow White at the Gatehouse Theatre in Stafford or Cinderella at the Millfield Theatre in Edmonton, London! Both shows run until Friday December 31st and tickets are limited so get booking! (And don't forget to wear yer mask!) - New to The 98%? There’s 3 whole series for you to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at being an actor like you've never heard before. With funny anecdotes, tips and advice and amazing insight from a range of industry professionals, from award winning casting directors and producers to fellow actors in The 98%. - If you benefit from listening to the podcast and want to give a little back in a monetary sense to help with the upkeep of the technical side of podcasting, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! Including early release, ad free episodes and bonus content. - Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com - You can find Alexa and Katie on t
S4 E4 · Mon, November 01, 2021
M1E4 - We're back!
It’s time for another round of Mic, Concern, Reaction where Katie and Alexa give their hot takes on current goings on in the industry. This episode was recorded in August so if it seems heavy on the hot takes and light on the ‘current’…that’s why! The podcasting break was longer than anticipated because of sorting things with the network! (“The network”…check us out!!) *Trigger Warning* - please be aware that in this episode Alexa and Katie discuss transphobia, with a brief mention of the violence trans people experience in the world today. If you are sensitive to this subject you can skip from 2:50 mins to 23:30 mins into the episode. - We are so excited to be part of Canada’s biggest comedy podcast network Comedy Here Often! You can help us help more actors by telling your friends about The 98% and where to find us so we can extend our reach! From two nervous actors deciding to start a podcast on a living room floor in South East London to being signed to a network, we want to help break the stigma of being a jobbing actor in as many ways and as far around the world as possible, thank you for helping us do that! We'll be back soon with our next miniseries on the theme of actors helping actors. - New to The 98%? There’s 3 whole series for you to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at being an actor like you've never heard before. With funny anecdotes, tips and advice and amazing insight from a range of industry professionals, from award winning casting directors and producers to fellow actors in The 98%. - If you benefit from listening to the podcast and want to give a little back in a monetary sense to help with the upkeep of the technical side of podcasting, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! - Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com - You can find Alexa and Katie on twitter@alexamorden @KatieElinSalt Or instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.c
S4 E3 · Mon, November 01, 2021
M1E3 - We're back!
You know that thing that actors with representation dread? What’s it like when it happens, in a pandemic, on Friday the 13th, and the friend you call for support tells you the exact same thing just happened to them? Well, you’re about to find out… In this episode of The 98%’s welcome back mini series you’ll hear laughs, lamentations, advice and unexpected positivity and understanding in regards to being dumped…Not by your boyfriend, employer or therapist. But your agent! - New to The 98%? There’s 3 whole series for you to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at being an actor like you've never heard before. With funny anecdotes, tips and advice and amazing insight from a range of industry professionals, from award winning casting directors and producers to fellow actors in The 98%. - If you benefit from listening to the podcast and want to give a little back in a monetary sense to help with the upkeep of the technical side of podcasting, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! - Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com - You can find Alexa and Katie on twitter@alexamorden @KatieElinSalt Or instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 E1 · Mon, November 01, 2021
Miniseries 1, E1 - We're back!
The 98% Is BACK ! Instead of doing a full fourth series with a new episode every fortnight you will be getting podcast instalments as mini series’, and here is the first! 4 whole episodes all ready for your earholes at once!! This first mini series is a welcome back with Alexa and Katie doing what they do best…sharing some real #actorslife stories, having a giggle, shining a spotlight on parts of the industry that need to change and updating you all on their current actor struggles and thoughts. PLUS there is exciting news to be shared…you may see that The 98% is being brought to you by acast now and you’re soon to find out why… - New to The 98%? There’s 3 whole series for you to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at being an actor like you've never heard before. With funny anecdotes, tips and advice and amazing insight from a range of industry professionals, from award winning casting directors and producers to fellow actors in The 98%. - As The 98% develops we want to share a heartfelt thank you to our listeners, followers, guests and supporters. Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or are new tuning in now - we appreciate every single one of you and thank you for helping us get to where we are today. While we are still working day jobs to pay bills and trying to find time to record managing 2 timezones and multiple guests, your patience during our break and continued support is hugely appreciated. We are excited to see where The 98% goes and to have you along for the ride! - If you benefit from listening to the podcast and want to give a little back in a monetary sense to help with the upkeep of the technical side of podcasting, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! - Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com - You can find Alexa and Katie on twitter@alexamorden @KatieElinSalt Or instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://ac
S4 E2 · Mon, November 01, 2021
M1E2 - We're back!
'Where are they now?' In this episode Alexa and Katie hear from some previous guests of The 98% with their updates and where they’ve found themselves 18 months into the pandemic. There’s wise words, inspiration and relatability jam packed into this episode while still holding on to what The 98% is all about…you are not your CV and there’s far more places to find your validity. - New to The 98%? There’s 3 whole series for you to catch up on! Get ready for a no hold back, brutally honest look at being an actor like you've never heard before. With funny anecdotes, tips and advice and amazing insight from a range of industry professionals, from award winning casting directors and producers to fellow actors in The 98%. - If you benefit from listening to the podcast and want to give a little back in a monetary sense to help with the upkeep of the technical side of podcasting, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Every penny goes towards helping us be less out of pocket in keeping the podcast going - and there are perks and extras to be had in exchange! - Want to connect with other actors around the world, be coached, see castings, read in for self tapes or earn money reading for others? You can do all this and more at https://www.weaudition.com with 25% off your monthly subscription with the discount code 9825! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com - You can find Alexa and Katie on twitter @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt Or instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 06, 2021
Abuse In The Arts
Alexa, Katie, Scarlett and Cathy recorded this episode in March of 2021. They continue to stand with all who have spoken out, before and since, about abusive behaviour in our industry. In this collaboration episode between The 98% and Industry Minds, people's experiences of abuse in the arts are given a voice. Please be aware of the subject matter, as this episode covers a wide range of incidences of abuse and abuse of power. If you are affected by anything covered in this episode Samaritans has a free 24/7 helpline at 116 123. If you believe you may have been a victim of a criminal offence and would like some confidential support and advice - you can call victim support for free 24 hours a day on 08081689111. You can also reach out and find out more at victimsupport.org.uk Industry Minds offers free and low cost counselling to those in the arts with their counsellor Mary Burch BEM. Contact info@industryminds.co.uk While no one owes anyone their story, if you’d like to share any experiences, thoughts or responses in relation to this episode; join in the conversation on twitter using the hashtag #HearUs. - To hear more of this podcast combo you can hear Scarlett and Cathy in an episode of The 98% (S3E15) And Alexa and Katie in an episode of Industry Minds (S4E3) - Follow on twitter @the98percentpod and @IndustryMindsUK Email the98percentpod@gmail.com and info@industryminds.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 E1 · Mon, February 08, 2021
Mic, Concern, Reaction!
As mentioned at the end of Series 3, instead of another full series of The 98%, Katie and Alexa will be back with episodes in new and different formats. So here is the first instalment of "Mic, Concern, Reaction!" where Alexa and Katie share their thoughts, frustrations and hot takes on the current affairs of 98% life. You've probably heard of the happenings being discussed, and in a time where even meeting a friend for coffee is a no-no hopefully this will fill that void for you! So grab and cup of tea (or a G&T!) and sit down with your audio mates for some rants, raves and reviews! Want to know what's on the agenda beforehand? *That* casting in The Prom *That* distasteful casting director tweet *Those* cattle call tweets *That* shameful court case ...and lots more classic 98% chat! . Links and info of things mentioned: CONATCT us with your comments, thoughts and audio questions! the98percentpod@gmail.com SUPPORT our Patreon: https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrVk6LZwB1gSDYAegYXFwx.;_ylu=Y29sbwNncTEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1612591450/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.patreon.com%2fthe98percentpod/RK=2/RS=EmTI6jx5G.eedN83h3pWMCVoSqU- WATCH 'Hers' https://vimeo.com/337750125 SUBSCRIBE to WeAudition with our code: 9825 SHOWREEL editing: DM @alexamorden on twitter FOLLOW @the98percentpod @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E17 · Mon, December 14, 2020
S3E17 - Finale - "The truth is fine"
Here we are again, the end of a series! And a THIRD series at that! All thanks to your support, downloads, shares and solidarity. It's an emotional rollercoaster of a season finale with laughter, impassioned discussion, a bit of emotion and a whole lot of gratitude. If you've enjoyed The 98% and the insight from its incredible guests this series you can give back during the Christmas season for free by: -Following The 98% on twitter (@the98percentpod) -Rating and Reviewing the podcast on iTunes -Telling a friend about the podcast or posting on social media -And make us proud by giving yourself the freedom to OWN your space in this industry and disregarding any shame you've been made to feel about your journey!! If you want to go that extra mile you can support us on Patreon, where every penny goes towards the monthly payments we make to keep this podcast going and free to listen to. You also get perks! Including seeing the uncut, unedited video recording of the first 11 minutes of THIS episode to get a behind the scenes look at the traveljane and how podcast recording goes now we're 4000 miles away from each other! Thank you to WeAudition for their support this series. It's be awesome to be affiliated with another organisation made by actors, for actors. For 25% off your monthly subscription so you can have 1-1's with global casting directors, see casting calls, connect with other actors and be paid for being a reader for them all from the comfort of your home use discount code 9825! YOU ARE AMAZING. You, yes YOU, have played a part in our twitter growing from 0 followers to over 5000 and us being blown away after 100 downloads to now surpassing 100,000...from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Alexa and Katie xXx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E17 · Mon, December 14, 2020
S3E17 - Finale - "The truth is fine"
Here we are again, the end of a series! And a THIRD series at that! All thanks to your support, downloads, shares and solidarity. It's an emotional rollercoaster of a season finale with laughter, impassioned discussion, a bit of emotion and a whole lot of gratitude. If you've enjoyed The 98% and the insight from its incredible guests this series you can give back during the Christmas season for free by: -Following The 98% on twitter (@the98percentpod) -Rating and Reviewing the podcast on iTunes -Telling a friend about the podcast or posting on social media -And make us proud by giving yourself the freedom to OWN your space in this industry and disregarding any shame you've been made to feel about your journey!! If you want to go that extra mile you can support us on Patreon, where every penny goes towards the monthly payments we make to keep this podcast going and free to listen to. You also get perks! Including seeing the uncut, unedited video recording of the first 11 minutes of THIS episode to get a behind the scenes look at the traveljane and how podcast recording goes now we're 4000 miles away from each other! Thank you to WeAudition for their support this series. It's be awesome to be affiliated with another organisation made by actors, for actors. For 25% off your monthly subscription so you can have 1-1's with global casting directors, see casting calls, connect with other actors and be paid for being a reader for them all from the comfort of your home use discount code 9825! YOU ARE AMAZING. You, yes YOU, have played a part in our twitter growing from 0 followers to over 5000 and us being blown away after 100 downloads to now surpassing 100,000...from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Alexa and Katie xXx
S3 E16 · Mon, November 30, 2020
S3E16 - "Change can be scary. But don’t be afraid to change."
In the penultimate episode of Series 3 of The 98% Alexa and Katie are joined by Crystal Leaity who shares her journey from seemingly having what every 98 percenter yearns for and why she left it behind to thrive in a new filmmaking venture. Follow Crystal on instagram: crystaleaity TW: Parts of this episode cover and discuss mental health and suicide. If you need support in your personal experiences with this please reach out at https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://uksobs.org This episode is made in loving memory of Ruby Coral Leaity who wrote this poem: Bear Hunt You can't go over it, You can't go under it, You've got to go through it. . Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Follow us on twitter @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt and instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E15 · Mon, November 16, 2020
S3E15 - "I'd do anything to be a tree right now"
The amazing women behind the Industry Minds podcast, Scarlett Maltman and Cathy Read, join The 98% today to talk about why they started their podcast and subsequent mental health support initiatives and their own journey's with mental health within the creative arts. Find out more about Industry Minds at: https://www.industryminds.co.uk Book tickets for the Industry Minds Awards on November 30th 2020 here: https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/industry-minds-online Follow on Twitter/Instagram - @IndustryMindsUK For therapy inquiries email: mary@industryminds.co.uk . MORE FAB COLLAB STUFF TO LISTEN TO! To listen to Katie and Alexa talk about their experiences of mental health and some behind the scenes chats about The 98% podcast listen to S4E3 of Industry Minds! A link to the episode on apple podcasts is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-98-alexa-morden-katie-elin-salt/id1435817082?i=1000456109724 In 2019 Alexa spoke at a live event hosted by Industry Minds and Bumble. The highlights of Alexa's panel discussion is on The 98%'s podcast feed as a bonus episode. A link to the episode on apple podcasts is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-98/id1354570696?i=1000439138847 . Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E14 · Mon, November 02, 2020
S3E14 - "You can make yourself a better CEO"
During lockdown Alexa and Katie hosted a live webinar with performance psychologist Dr Steve Bull (aka Alexa's Dad!) who you may remember from the resilience episode in Series 1. As the current situation is badly affecting performers and creatives, it is especially important to work on mental wellbeing and Alexa and Katie felt it was important to share this webinar with all listeners of The 98%. In this episode you'll hear Steve talk about "The 3 C's" which include, controlling the controllables, outcome vs process focus, commitment, your personal brand, confidence, the importance of reviewing successes, being your own CEO and “Putting the big rocks in first”. Part 2 of this webinar which includes attendees' questions that Steve answers can be found on our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Where you can hear advice on self referenced appraisal, how to handle the industry without the safety blanket of college, how to deal with being being ghosted after auditions/reaching out, how you can successfully leverage your strengths and mentally handling paythebills jobs that don’t fulfil you. We wanted to feature this on patreon as a special thanks to our patreon supporters who help ease the financial weight of paying to keep The 98% up and available for everyone to listen to for free. You can sign up for monthly donations or give a one off donation and still have access to the extra content that's up there! *Every little helps* and goes directly back into keeping this podcast going. Read more about Steve here: http://www.gameplancoach.com/dr_steve_bull.html And for a more in-depth look at what is discussed in this episode, order his most recent book "The Game Plan" here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Plan-Guide-Mental-Toughness/dp/1841127256 (Or, if ya don't fancy supporting Bezos...to by directly from the publisher as an ebook or print): https://www.wiley.com/en-ca/The+Game+Plan%3A+Your+Guide+to+Mental+Toughness+at+Work-p-9781907293184 . Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_bla
S3 E13 · Mon, October 19, 2020
S3E13 - "Unemployment means family time"
In this episode on being parents as actors, Alexa and Katie are joined by Joanna Horton and Luke Norris who talk about their experiences of being parents when both in the relationship are actors. Then for the second half Emma Manton returns to The 98% to give some useful information on what helped her logistically when she became a mum, advice for those who are thinking of starting a family, where to go for support and how Equity are working to make things easier for actor-parents! PiPA (Parents and Carer in the Performing Arts) was set up with the mission to promote best practice employment and support for parents and carers by working collaboratively with the industry. For support and information visit their website https://pipacampaign.org and follow them on twitter @PIPAinfo Follow Emma on twitter and instagram @emmalmanton . Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Follow us on twitter @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt and instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E12 · Mon, October 05, 2020
S3E12 - "The Tiger King of Longleat"
It's the first "Green Room" episode of Series 3! And The 98% is thrilled to have Philip Joel as this episodes guest. Choreographer, performer, teacher, social media serotonin booster and now TV pilot creator! Phil talks to Katie and Alexa about making the transition from performer to choreographer, his most rewarding jobs, the importance of seeking help for mental health, some hilarious moments in his career and how his lockdown viral videos have led to VIP access of Pineapple studios' elevator!! Oh...and a TV pilot episode. Follow Phil on twitter @PhilipJoel and The 98% @the98percentpod . Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Follow us on twitter @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt and instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E11 · Mon, September 21, 2020
S3E11 - “You will never stop learning from people around you”
Lauren Douglin and Simon Lennon join Katie and Alexa in this episode to talk about their experiences of and journeys into being an actor without going to drama school. While there have been 98% podcast guests who did not go through "conservatoire" training, this has never been a specific subject. So grab your headphones and a notebook and get ready to learn from these 2 infectiously positive and hard working people about how you, too, can find your way and hold your place as an actor without graduating from drama school! Things mentioned in the episode that you might want to check out! -National Youth Theatre -Monologue Slams / Cabarets / Stand Up / Scratch Nights -Siberian Lights -Act Up North -Youtube Accent Tags -The Actors Centre -Ideas Accents Where to follow! @LaurenDouglin @SiLennon - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Follow us on twitter @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt and instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E10 · Mon, September 07, 2020
S3E10 - “As bright as the highlighter pen of a 2 percenter”
In both Series 1 and 2, episode 10 was a time for Katie and Alexa to check in and get back to basics…getting all down and dirty in the business of being brutally honest about #actorslife. And Series 3 is no different!! Life, lockdown, work (or…lack of) and everything in between. We never thought we'd do a podcast series being 4000 miles away from each other and we are so thankful for your support during these tumultuous times. If you enjoy The 98% and have found it helpful please consider visiting our patreon to help us keep the podcast going and therefore help our community! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt and instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E9 · Mon, August 24, 2020
S3E9 - "You're caught in this Catch 22"
Producers. Actors know that we have to impress them. That they're a vital part of any production, be it theatre or screen...perhaps even the most important person in the room. But what's behind the curtain? Alexa and Katie realised that in all their years of being in the performing industry, they didn't actually know exactly *what* producers do and why they make the decisions they do. But actors shall wonder no more!! This episode's guests are Francesca Moody and Craig Tuohy. Francesca works in theatre and Craig works in film so all producing angles are covered in this special 2 for 1 episode! Francesca tells of her experiences from working in fringe theatre (not sure if you've heard of a little thing called Fleabag?) all the way to London's West End and all the not so fancy stuff that goes on behind the scenes for theatre producers. Craig enlightens listeners particularly about independent film and how producers get projects from script to screen. Also, what producers look for in auditions, how to interact with producers on set and the frustrations and highlights of working in film. These extremely candid conversations are incredibly helpful for actors at any point in their career! - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Follow us on twitter @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt and instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E8 · Mon, August 10, 2020
S3E8 - “The Play’s The Thing”
Ever wondered what an artistic director of a theatre actually does?! Ever felt too silly to ask?! Well...you're not alone. Paul-Ryan Carberry joins the podcast this episode. He is an actor-turned-director and now Artistic Director of Iris Theatre, a theatre company producing work at the world-famous St. Paul’s Church in Covent Garden with a mission to produce a fresh and vibrant repertoire of varied work resulting in affordable and accessible theatre while championing new talent from the 98! Paul-Ryan talks to Alexa and Katie about how being an actor in the 98% himself has affected how he directs, why he feels passionately about casting non-familiar faces and how running a theatre company works! Thank you for listening to The 98% even during these technically-not-perfect times of having to record via zoom. But we think you'll agree our fabulous guests make up for it! Check out the website for Iris Theatre and the ways you can help keep this amazing theatre company on their feet https://iristheatre.wordpress.com/about/ Follow Paul-Ryan on twitter @PRcarberry And The 98% @the98percentpod - Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Follow us on twitter @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt and instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E7 · Mon, July 27, 2020
S3E7 - "It’s about adjusting an entire industry’s way of thinking"
The absolute dream team of casting Sophie Holland and Faye Timby join The 98% for this reinvigorating episode to talk about the ins and outs of how casting works so that actors have a better idea about what goes on behind closed doors. They also discuss where and what they look for in actors, why they relish finding and casting new talent and are generally another lovely reminder that Casting Directors are just people who are on actors side! Follow them on twitter @SophHollandCast and @fayetimby and The 98% @the98percentpod Sophie Holland Casting's website is http://www.sophiehollandcasting.com . Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E6 · Mon, July 13, 2020
S3E6 - "Your job is to bake the cake"
For the first time in the history of The 98% this episode is about the craft itself...acting! Andrew McIlroy is this weeks guest and he shares some amazingly useful thoughts, advice and coaching tips for TV/Film auditions and screen acting in general. As one of Vancouver's most notable and esteemed acting coaches, Andrew has vast experience in working as an actor himself as well as a wide range of coaching work, spanning decades. He is sought after by producers, casting directors and talent agents and The 98% is very lucky to have him sharing his wisdom! Find out more information about Andrew and his training programmes here https://www.mcilroyandassociates.com and follow on instagram @mcilroyandassociates . Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E5 · Mon, June 29, 2020
S3E5 - “It is a decent rug to be fair”
In this episode actor Andy Turner comes on The 98% to talk about living outside of London. What started as a chat about the pros and cons of living elsewhere whilst pursuing a career in a Londoncentric industry also moved into an inspiring account of Andy’s journey with his mental health. Andy's openness and honesty are sure to bring comfort to others as well as his excellent words of wisdom about packing up your dreams and moving OUT of the big smoke! Follow Andy on twitter @AndrewTurner79 The 98% is @the98percentpod - Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E4 · Mon, June 15, 2020
S3E4 - "You are allowed a personal body and a professional body"
The term "intimacy co-ordinator" is probably new to most people and yet their job should have been a staple in this industry LONG before now. In this episode Alexa and Katie are joined by the amazing Lizzy Talbot who saw a gap in the industry that sorely needed to be filled. She went on to set up one of the first companies in the UK advocating for safe intimacy for stage and screen and...you'll just have to listen to the episode to hear why what she does is so fabulous! This is a REALLY interesting episode that is not to be missed! You'll look at nudity and sex scenes completely different, for all the right reasons. Follow Lizzy on twitter @Lizzyhtalbot for news, info and what she's working on to keep an eye out for! Check out the new website for Lizzy's Intimacy Stage and Screen here company https://www.intimacyforstageandscreen.com/ - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 05, 2020
The 98% - In Solidarity and Support. #BlackLivesMatter
"Personal Experiences of Institutionalised Racism in UK Drama Schools" - www.the98percentpod.com/blog Black Minds Matter gofundme https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-minds-matter-uk Black Minds Matter website https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com twitter: @the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E3 · Mon, June 01, 2020
S3E3 - "We've had full on winkers we really have"
Katie and Alexa are joined by the warm, welcoming and wonderful Annelie Powell CDG for the first casting director chat of Series 3. Annelie shares her journey into casting, what she has learned and what actors should be aiming for when auditioning...among lots of other brilliant stuff! You can find Annelie on twitter @AnneliePowell and instagram @PowellCasting - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E2 · Mon, May 18, 2020
S3E2 - "It's all Maple"
Alexa is joined by Maya Grant this episode to talk about being a British actor in Vancouver. Alexa has been asked a lot over the last year by listeners about why she's in Canada and how she finds it...so here are all the answers! The why's, the how's and the marked differences between the industry in "Hollywood North" and London/the U.K. - Find Maya on twitter at @mayagrant1 and us @the98percentpod Check out our website and read our blog, including Maya's, at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E1 · Mon, May 04, 2020
S3E1 - "The Silencer 2.0"
Alexa and Katie are back for SERIES 3!! Wow! From apprehensive actors questioning the first ever episode to launching a 3rd series...thank you for your ongoing support of The 98%. There are some brilliant guests lined up for this series and thanks to Zoom Katie and Alexa are still able to chat to them together despite being 4,000 miles apart from each other with Alexa in Vancouver and Katie in London. With that being said the audio quality isn't the best but hopefully you are here for the content and laughs, not a professional studio listening experience!! So sit back, grab a cuppa (or a gin) and get ready for the third series of The 98%; the first-of-its-kind-actor podcast discussing what it's really like being an actor who isn't on Graham Norton's couch......yet. - Follow us on twitter! @the98percentpod @alexamorden @KatieElinSalt (instagram @alexa_morden @katieelinsalt) Check out our website and read our blog at www.the98percentpod.com Get 25% off your monthly subscription of WeAudition with the code 9825. WeAudition connects you with self tape readers and acting coaches around the globe as well as casting calls and chances to video chat with some of the industry’s top casting directors! You can also earn money by being a reader for someone else! www.weaudition.com If you’d like to take your support of The 98% a little bit further throw us a couple quid on our patreon page. Every little helps and goes towards paying for our podcast host page that keeps The 98% free and available to listen to in full. There is also a bonus episode on there for patrons only which includes never before heard clips that didn’t make it into this series of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 26, 2020
Coronapocalypse Special - “It’s like Christmas gooch but worse.”
Our lives feel like the plot of a Black Mirror episode and everything's gone tits up. Thanks to zoom, Alexa and Katie were able to record an episode to hopefully cheer you all up and bring some solidarity - despite them now being 4000 miles away from each other! Follow The 98% on twitter and share your #reasontosmile @the98percentpod [Although we've never been high tech/fancy production podcasters (we're 98% actors guys we can't afford that!!) quality is a bit different here because we are recording over video chat. We hope you can look past that and still enjoy The 98%. Thank you for being here!] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E16 · Mon, September 30, 2019
S2E16 - Curtain Call - "WWMSD?"
Series 2 of The 98% comes to a close with Katie and Alexa going back to basics; a chinwag, sharing of listener write-ins and general #actorslife realness. It is all thanks to you listeners that The 98% was back for a second series. We work 4 jobs between us as well as pursuing acting, writing and filmmaking but the time we spend on the podcast is made so worthwhile by your tweets/emails/spreading of the word. We cannot emphasise how much we appreciate every interaction and new download we get. Thank you. *Please note that at time of recording we had planned a few more episodes which then unfortunately fell through. So originally this finale would have been released around November time hence our mentioning of Christmas - but it's only October so ignore us and don't think about Christmas yet!!* If the podcast has helped you in any way and you'd like to give a little back to take your support further please visit our patreon page. Every tiny bit helps and goes towards our subscriptions to keep the podcast available online for free: https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Check out WeAudition and all the amazing stuff they offer and use our discount code 9825 for 25% off your monthly subscription! https://www.weaudition.com We'll keep releasing blog posts while we're away and updating our website with any new and fun stuff which you can find here! www.the98percentpod.com Follow us on twitter @alexamorden / @KatieElinSalt / @the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E15 · Sun, September 15, 2019
S2E15 - “It shouldn’t be a bow down system”
The astoundingly lovely Casting Director Kharmel Cochrane is the final industry professional joining Alexa and Katie for Series 2 of The 98% and she's helping the series go out with a bang! Kharmel casts projects all across the board and gives her wonderfully honest take on this industry. Listen now to hear why she doesn’t watch showreels, why she champions actors coming in for commercial castings and what she thinks about the rise of self tapes, and lots more! Find out more about Kharmel's work on her website http://kharmelcochrane.com and for casting calls for her projects follow her on twitter @KharmelCochrane Follow The 98% on twitter @the98percentpod and join WeAudition.com now to submit yourselves to projects, have meet and greets with casting directors, find a reader for your self tapes and earn money being a reader for others! Use our discount code 9825 for 25% off your monthly subscription bringing it to just $10 (£6) and month! Bargain! Kharmel is a member of the CDA and CDG, two important organisations working hard to uphold professionalism in the industry. Find out more about them here: http://castingdirectorsassociation.com http://www.thecdg.co.uk *Apologies for the less than perfect sound in this episode, we were recording in a busy office!* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E14 · Sun, September 01, 2019
S2E14 - Agenting Part 2
"Proactive, for me, isn’t necessarily contacting people, it’s working on yourself." One episode down of the 2 part agent special yet still so much to talk about! This time Alexa and Katie speak to Ikki El-Amriti who is a senior agent at Identity Agency Group all about the day to day of agent work, what to do to increase your chances in this industry, diversity and lots more! You can find out more about the Identity School of Acting here https://www.identityschoolofacting.com Other things to check out! www.the98percentpod.com www.weaudition.com (Use our discount code 9825 for 25% off when joining!) www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Follow Ikki on twitter @Ikki_IAG and The 98% @the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E13 · Mon, August 19, 2019
S2E13 - Agenting Part 1
“I know you exist. I have your headshot in front of me.” In a 2 part agent special Alexa and Katie chat to two insightful people about all things agents. The guest in part 1 is James Davies...after being an agent for 9 years James very recently left the profession for a new adventure which means he can talk openly and honestly about #agentlife which Alexa and Katie take full advantage of! Listen now to find out more about first making contact with agents, the highs and lows of being an agent, why it's about much more than clicking through Spotlight and how to have the best relationship with your agent. Follow James on twitter @jamesdaviess and The 98% @the98percentpod ! Have you checked out WeAudition yet? With our discount code (9825) you can enjoy 25% off your monthly subscription to access casting calls/casting director meet and greets, get paid to read in with other actors for their self tapes and find readers for your tapes! Join now at WeAudition.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E12 · Mon, August 05, 2019
S2E12 - Fingers in both pies
Emma Lundy works as a TV and Commercial Casting Assistant as well as being an actor. She talks to Katie and Alexa about what it's like being on both sides of the audition process, how you can get started in casting assisting and what the expectation vs reality is. If you haven't listened to Series 1 yet there's a lot more specific commercial casting chat and advice in Episode 12 where Michael from Hammond Cox Casting came and completely demystified the commercial casting process. Go check it out! Follow Emma on twitter @Emma_Lundy and The 98% @the98percentpod Thank you so much for your continued support of The 98%. We are still getting new listeners thanks to you spreading the word, RTing us on twitter and joining in the important conversations we're starting. Every download, share, RT, rate and review helps so much. If you'd like to take your support to the next level please visit out patreon page to see what perks may be lying in store for you! https://www.patreon.com/ . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E11 · Mon, July 22, 2019
S2E11 - #RegulateAndState
This is a call to arms! Alexa and Katie fervently believe more needs to be done with the regulation of casting calls on websites that are mainly used by self submitting actors. Actors desperate for work + loosely regulated casting calls = a breeding ground for exploitative behaviour, sexist language and at the least an extremely tiresome submitting experience for actors and the worst...potentially dangerous situations. Please use the hashtag #RegulateAndState on social media to call out inappropriate and questionable casting calls and push for casting websites to REGULATE the castings that are posted and STATE to offenders why their posts are inappropriate/not acceptable and that if they offend again they will not be allowed to post on the site. It is not an actors job to report casting calls and push for them to be reviewed when they shouldn't have been posted in the first place. Actors pay subscriptions to submit themselves to jobs, not vet the postings. #REGULATEANDSTATE *TW* - Please note that from 39 mins in to 44 mins there is mention of a script with the content of a woman being raped and having a self inflicted abortion. That is all that is stated but we wanted to flag it here so it doesn’t come as a shock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E10 · Mon, July 08, 2019
S2E10 - "You are your own HR department"
Series 2 of The 98% is already into double digit episodes! How fast has that gone! Back to basics this episode, Alexa and Katie sit and have a chat, a check in, a laugh and share some more thoughts and anecdotes on this little thing we called #actorslife. So get your headphones, "slather your tata's" and tune in! Thank you SO much for all your support of The 98%. We can't wait to share the remainder of Series 2 with you! While you're here why not rate and review The 98% on iTunes and celebrate the continuation of Series 2 by giving Alexa and Katie a boost by visiting their patreon https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E10 · Mon, June 24, 2019
S2E9 - "A pavement for a stage"
From the self titled "Aachan Baachan show" in the deep African bush to the mean streets of London, Mike Rogers joins Alexa and Katie for the latest green room episode. The 98% and The Show People Podcast dedicated their special Christmas crossover episode to the dancing Hamley's Elves who went viral over the Christmas period and now Alexa and Katie have tracked chief Elf, Mike, to have him on The 98% to talk about what it's like going viral, how it landed him an agent and the culture shock he experienced coming to London from South Africa. Follow Mike on twitter @MikeRogersZA and instagram @mikerogerza and @mikeperforms Thank you so much for your continued support of The 98%. We are still getting new listeners thanks to you spreading the word, RTing us on twitter and joining in the important conversations we're starting. Every download, share, RT, rate and review helps so much. If you'd like to take your support to the next level please visit out patreon page to see what perks may be lying in store for you! https://www.patreon.com/ . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E9 · Mon, June 10, 2019
S2E8 - "We’re not just fries on the side of a burger"
This weeks guest, Tom Ramsay, and Alexa and Katie have a new word; 'Sexualinity'. Sexuality and Masculinity. Two things that shouldn't have an affect on someone's journey as a performer but this industry has other ideas. In this important episode Tom inspiringly opens up about how his struggles with his sexuality didn't just end after coming out to friends and family and how the old fashioned expectations of masculinity can lead to a decline in mental health and a feeling of misplacement in an industry held up in large part by the people it doesn't let fit in. After saying goodbye to pursuing performing work Tom has been pursuing directing and other creative avenues. Since recording this episode has accepted a job as Literary Manager for Aria/From Page To Stage! If you have a new musical you'd like to submit for consideration go to frompage2stage.com! Follow Tom on twitter @tomramsay_ If you have anything you'd like to share about this weeks subject matter please get in touch. You could write your account out for us to read on a "Call back" episode about this topic or you can tweet us to have your voice heard. Our DM's are also open for anyone to get in touch. Please share this episode far and wide so more people can hear Tom's important message and remember, as Tom says, "You’re doing good boo." . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E8 · Mon, June 03, 2019
#YesOrNo Callback Episode
To follow on from our episode last week on why #YesOrNo matters we chat to Emma Manton, an actor and volunteer for Equity who has been in negotiations with some big wigs alongside Equity staff members fighting for actors to be heard and they've just had a HUGE success!! Not only was it amazing to hear what is being done behind the scenes to move towards mutual respect for actors by giving them a yes or no this is an awesome little episode to hear about why our union is so important and why you should support it! Let's spread the word and remind actors that it's there for us and to always #TellEquity! Find Emma on twitter @emmalmanton and us @the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E7 · Mon, May 27, 2019
S2E7 - #YesOrNo matters!
"It’s like shooting a lame dog. Just put me out of my misery." There's not much more to say here that isn't in the episode apart from that Alexa and Katie want to say on behalf of them, and all actors, that they so so appreciate the casting directors who do give a yes or no after auditions. Those who have been doing it all along, those who have started since the hashtag took twitter by storm and those doing all they can to facilitate giving one when they can. But it is not yet universally acknowledged that giving a yes or no should be part and parcel of the audition process, each and every time. Hopefully the industry is moving towards that whilst understanding actors are people first, actors second. In this episode Alexa and Katie discuss why this is so important and how the performing industry can benefit as a whole when this common courtesy is extended to all its members. A Call Back episode about the logistical goings on with the #YesOrNo movement and what changes have recently been made will be coming soon so keep your ears peeled! Do you have a story on this topic? A good or bad way you've heard a yes or no? Would you like to share your thoughts on what we discussed in the episode? Please get in touch! the98percentpod@gmail.com or tweet @the98percentpod Whilst you're perusing the internet check out The 98%'s website www.the98percentpod.com - there's lots of fun stuff on there! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, May 23, 2019
Bonus! Alexa live at the Industry Minds panel event.
Alexa was so pleased to be asked to speak on a panel for a live podcast recording with Industry Minds in association with Bumble celebrating International Women's Day and opening up the conversation about mental health in the creative arts. These are Alexa's moments from the event, talking about what is within actors control to help make the day to day actor grind that tiny bit easier. You can listen to the full episode by finding the Industry Minds podcast and downloading the episode from May 9th. Thank you so much Scarlett and Cathy for all the work you're doing to support mental health in this industry! Follow them on twitter @IndustryMindsuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E6 · Mon, May 13, 2019
S2E6 - "Acting takes all types because all types take acting"
The 98%'s second green room episode is with the amazingly articulate and insightful Robyn Holdaway. Robyn talks to Katie and Alexa all about 98% life as a non-binary actor in this eye opening and interesting chat about things most people may have never pondered! “In its original form ‘queer’ means different or odd and I like that. I don’t fit into the box people want to put me in to and that’s a wonderful thing and it gives me a lot. So when you ask what non-binary means, it’s only what it means to me.” Follow Robyn on twitter @RobynHoldaway and us @the98percentpod Make sure you've subscribed to The 98% so you get access to new episodes as soon as they drop every other week! (And maybe some bonuses in the mean time!) If you'd like to support the podcast even more, ANY contribution to patreon is hugely appreciated and gives a massive smile after days of endless editing! Go check out our perks! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E5 · Mon, April 29, 2019
S2E5 - "You’re in the same boat as other actors, but a boat you made yourself. Like Noah’s Arc!"
Something lots of performers do when the phone's not ringing is make their own work. While this isn't something Alexa and Katie feel actors should feel pressured to achieve, it can be an avenue that provides a type of fulfilment and control that the normal life of an actor doesn't. Isabelle Schuler (actor) and Martha Reed (writer) joined forces to create projects that Isabelle says has "helped her immeasurably." Now an actor/writer/producer and writer/director Isabelle and Martha share their advice and experience of delving in to the world of creating your own work. Follow their production company on twitter! @fromsonnet2song And let us know what you think of the episode/podcast by tweeting us @the98percentpod or emailing us the98percentpod@gmail.com . We love hearing from you! Do you make your own work? Would you like to write a blog post on it (or on anything to do with 98% life!)? Get in touch!! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E4 · Mon, April 15, 2019
S2E4 - "I was told I'd never do my GCSE's"
Introducing...The Green Room! Episodes of Series 2 of The 98% where Alexa and Katie chat to members of The 98% about their real life #actorslife journey and something that is unique to them. The first green room guest is Elliot James Langridge who talks about how he got started in the industry, why his story could have been very different and how he hasn't let dyslexia hold him back. Follow Elliot on twitter and instagram: @elliotjames87 The 98% Podcast isn't here to list off guests CV's or talk specifically about certain projects - as you know by now Alexa and Katie are more interested to hear about experiences and thoughts around being an actor. It doesn't matter what you've worked on, we all have stories worth sharing! If you'd like to know more about the green room guests and see the work they've done...you can google them! :D . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E3 · Mon, April 01, 2019
S2E3 - “How often *do* you get in the room though?”
SELF TAPES!! Love them or hate them this is an episode everyone in the 98% should pay close attention to as self tapes grow more and more popular. The wonderfully helpful Manuel Puro, casting director and self tape enthusiast, breaks down the do's and dont's or self tapes, why he champions them and what you can do to give yourself the edge! Alexa and Katie are working with Manuel to give listeners of The 98% podcast an amazing deal to take part in one of Manuel's self tape challenges and learn all you need to know about upping your self tape game. Keep your eyes peeled on our twitter to be one of the first to grab that deal! @the98percentpod What do you think about self tapes? Have any funny/horror stories to share? Email us the98percentpod@gmail.com ! Check out The 98% website www.the98percentpod.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod And make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes of The 98%! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E2 · Mon, March 18, 2019
S2E2 - "I’m more than a 'slim build'. I’m a person."
This week Alexa and Katie speak to the inspiring Alexandra Laurence about her experiences surrounding body image, how being an actor can affect it and her journey to self acceptance and positivity. "The perfect body does not exist. It exists when you sort your head out." If you are struggling with issues covered in this episode, please reach out. There are people ready to help and you deserve to be at peace with the thing that gives you so much - your body! Visit Beat at https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Or call the helpline 0808 8010677. Find Alex's website and blog here www.theminddivide.com Join us in the webiverse! t: @the98percentpod w: www.the98percentpod.com patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E1 · Mon, March 04, 2019
S2E1 - "Oh my god, we're back again ♫"
Alexa and Katie are back!! Series 2 of The 98% starts right here with a catch up about life stuff (clue: some exciting things!) and acting stuff (clue: not many exciting things at all) and everything in between! Thank you so much for your patience, hopefully you think Series 2 is worth the wait! Follow The 98% on twitter: @the98percentpod Check out the website: the98percentpod.com And support The 98% on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 24, 2018
'Twas the night before Christmas...
Happy Christmas to all the wonderful listeners of The 98%. May 2019 bring you all that you hope for and more! Thank you for all your amazing support of the podcast this year, see you soon for Series 2! In the meantime follow @the98percentpod on twitter and check out the website the98percentpod.com Happy Holidays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E22 · Wed, December 12, 2018
Christmas Special! With The Show People Podcast.
For the special Christmas episode Alexa and Katie team up with theatre Director, artistic director of Arion Productions and podcaster extraordinaire Andrew Keates from The Show People Podcast! It's a festive fun bonanza with games, never before heard stories and, as always, frank and honest discussion about the creative arts. At the end of this episode there is something special in true 98% style that Andrew’s upload doesn’t have so make sure you download and check it out! Massive thanks to the lovely and wonderful Andrew and his technical wizardry for creating such a fab episode. Be sure to check out The Show People Podcast for more of what you're about to hear but with some super guests from the 2%! Happy Christmas Everyone! The 98% twitter: @the98percentpod website: the98percentpod.com email: the98percentpod@gmail.com The Show People Podcast twitter: @ShowPeopleUK website: http://arion-productions.com/380-2/showpeople/ email: info@arion-productions.com . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 01, 2018
Call Sheet
Exciting tease!! Hopefully you've missed Alexa and Katie's voices since they've been on a post season 1 break because here's 10 minutes of Alexa talking at you ending with a tease of something coming up that's exciting! Keep up to date with The 98%, get involved in laughter and solidarity, get in touch, or support the podcast at: twitter: @the98percentpod website: www.the98percentpod.com email: the98percentpod@gmail.com patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E20 · Tue, September 04, 2018
S1E17 - Season Finale - "Sir Tom is off his t*ts"
The curtain falls on Series 1 of The 98%! Katie and Alexa finish off the series by telling a story that happened to them recently that absolutely sums up life in The 98% and the REAL #actorslife Keep your eyes peeled for Series 2 & in the mean time go to the98percentpod.com to find out more about the podcast and read blogs from Alexa, Katie and listeners of The 98%! Get in contact if you'd like to write a blog for the website and be sure to follow @the98percentpod on twitter for laughs and #actorlife support! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E19 · Wed, August 22, 2018
S1E16 - "Life's too short to spend it feeling.......awful!"
"Never give up on your dreams!!!" But at what cost? For the penultimate episode of Series 1 Alexa and Katie talk to this weeks guests about a part of the performing industry that is rarely broadcast - moving on from acting and leaving this crazy, frustrating and unpredictable life behind. What made them decide to stop pursuing performing work, how they did it, what they're doing now and how they feel about their decision. However you're feeling about your journey - this episode is encouraging for all! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E18 · Wed, August 08, 2018
S1E15 - "Don't you mean acTRESS?"
Underrepresentation, stereotypical characters, less roles but more people, sexism everywhere from the casting call to the rehearsal room and spending more time worrying about if you're too tall, too small, too fat, too thin, too old, too young, too 'plain' or too pretty than you do learning lines for an audition - just a few examples of recurring factors in the life of a female actor...or actress? An episode that's important for both men and women to hear and one very close to Alexa and Katie's hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E17 · Wed, July 25, 2018
S1E14 - "You just go on the smell"
This episode is a bit over the hour mark but there's so much good stuff in it, particularly towards the end! This week Katie and Alexa speak to award winning director, Matt Holt, about various topics including the actor/director relationship, being on set, self tapes, the audition process through the eyes of a director & lots more! Plus Sir Tom Cat Jones tries to impress Matt through various distractions. What did you think of Matt's insights? Tweet us @the98percentpod or email the98percentpod@gmail.com . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E15 · Wed, July 11, 2018
S1E13 - "We need to remember that we are shiny carrots."
A big issue for those in The 98% of actors is working for low or no pay. In this insightful and important episode Alexa and Katie speak to Emmanuel de Lange who is Equity's Industrial Organiser of Low and No Pay about how common this is, whether actors should accept it, how things can and should change and what steps creatives can make to put on a show and pay their performers. Have you ever worked for free, or been asked to? Let us know and tell us your thoughts - the98percentpod@gmail.com . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E15 · Tue, July 03, 2018
Tipsy Truths Round 2
A bonus episode where Katie and Alexa have drunk 2 bottles of prosecco, which is apparently enough for them to forget (even more so than usual) about the risk of putting your foot it in when talking openly about being an actor. t: @the98percentpod fb: The 98% What's the craziest thing you've ever done in an audition? Let us know! the98percentpod@gmail.com . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E14 · Wed, June 27, 2018
S1E12 - "What IS a 'pencil'? I WILL GIVE YOU A PEN!"
This week we speak to Michael Cox, one half of Hammond Cox Casting who work on all sorts of projects but are commercial casting extraordinaire’s. Katie and Alexa ask the questions all actors think regarding commercials and lift the veil on a part of the real #actorslife that is usually shrouded in mystery. Why are castings so last minute? Who makes the big decisions? And WHAT THE HECK DOES IT MEAN TO BE PENCILLED?! This is a really informative episode and one you will NOT want to miss if you ever audition for commercials, or hope to! Follow Hammond Cox on twitter at @hammondcox and us at @the98percentpod! Rate, review, subscribe and share! (But you might not want to share this one...some of the golden nuggets are too good!) . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E10 · Wed, June 13, 2018
S1E11 - "Twenty of us walking around the room leading with our genitals"
Listen to what happens when Alexa and Katie drink a bottle of prosecco whilst talking about drama school. Need any more enticement than that?! What's the most ridiculous thing you did at drama school? We want to hear it! the98percentpod@gmai.com Twitter: @the98percentpod If you've left us a review, thank you SO much! If you haven't and have been enjoying The 98% we'd love if you could rate, review and subscribe! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E12 · Wed, May 30, 2018
S1E10 - "#GotTheFlaps"
It's the 10th episode of The 98%! Katie and Alexa have a 'check in' chat and read out some listener emails that start them off on the sorts of musings and thoughts you must be used to hearing by now! Thank you for all the amazing emails, tweets and reviews of The 98% and sticking with the podcast for 10 whole episodes! Email us about anything 98% life related the98percentpod@gmail.com - no story is too small! Come say hi on twitter! @the98percentpod . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E11 · Tue, May 22, 2018
Tipsy Truths Round 1
A bonus episode where Katie and Alexa are a bottle of prosecco deep and telling the real happenings behind a day in the life of a jobbing actor - in this case...a last minute commercial casting. If you'd like to hear more tipsy tales let us know and we'll buy in some more £7 own-brand bubbles. t: @the98percentpod fb: The 98% Tell us your stories! the98percentpod@gmail.com . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E10 · Wed, May 16, 2018
S1E9 - “Oh you do musical theatre? Do you ever want to try REAL acting?”
Chances are most actors first experience of watching and falling in love with theatre was bopping along to a musical. Katie and Alexa talk to this weeks guests about the musical theatre world. What goes on behind the razzle dazzle and how it differs from the ‘straight acting’ scene. Find out everyone’s thoughts on the term “performer”, celebrity casting and the audition process of working in the incredibly impressive world of musical theatre! If you’re enjoying The 98% it would be so appreciated if you could rate and review and share with those you think would also enjoy! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E9 · Wed, May 02, 2018
S1E8 - “Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred headshots”
In this episode Katie and Alexa talk about some stuff they wish they had known when they first entered the professional world of acting after they graduated Drama School. Find out what Katie did at her grad ball that's straight out of a Disney film, why Alexa felt isolated before graduating and why you should stick to your guns when preparing for a Drama School showcase! Send us your experiences of the real #actorslife so we can do a mini episode of reading out listener's stories! It can be about anything! the98percentpod@gmail.com . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E8 · Wed, April 18, 2018
S1E7 - Auditioning Part 2
In part 2 of the AUDITIONS episode, Alexa and Katie share audition tips that they’ve learnt along the way and their thoughts on the audition process, backed up with more stories (of course!) Plus you get to hear the rest of what Annie Rowe has to say about casting! The 98% will now be coming to you fortnightly so Katie and Alexa can have enough time to bring you more good stuff and helpful guests. Thank you for your support…please subscribe, rate, review and tell other 98 percenters where to find us! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E7 · Wed, April 11, 2018
S1E6 - Auditioning Part 1
AUDITIONS - Love them or hate them we all have to do them. In the first half of this episode Alexa and Katie share some funny and ridiculous stories from their audition experiences and then they chat to the lovely and insightful casting director Annie Rowe to hear about the casting process from the other side of the table...Annie's kitchen table to be exact. This episode is a 2 PARTER so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss Part II next week! Email/tweet us your audition stories at @the98percentpod or the98percentpod@gmail.com - we'd love to hear them! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E6 · Wed, April 04, 2018
S1E5 - “We are made of friggin titanium”
“It’s a tough nut to crack isn’t it?” Muggles (non actors) say about the industry. “Yes. Yes it is.” You reply through gritted teeth. This week Katie and Alexa talk about their experiences of having to be resilient and how they got through the times of having an existential crisis in bed at 3am. Plus, you get the inside scoop on some techniques on mental toughness, managing nerves/pressure and how to stay positive from a top performance coach, our special guest! If you’re enjoying The 98% we’d love it if you could leave us a review so it's easier for others to find us too! . *Update* - This episode remains one of our most downloaded and listened to episodes to date, we are so pleased it has resonated with so many of you! You can hear more from Steve in later episodes of the podcast, so keep an eye out! . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E5 · Sat, March 31, 2018
1 in 3 Callback Episode
As promised in Episode 4, Katie and Alexa read out some inspiring stories from fellow performers. These personal accounts are worthy of their own episode rather than being breezed past in the main episode, so here is The 98%'s first mini bonus episode! Thank you to the amazing people who let us share their story, your words are encouraging, helpful and so moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E4 · Wed, March 28, 2018
S1E4 - 1 in 3
Mental health difficulties affects 1 in 3 of us in the performing arts industry. Performing artists are twice as likely to attempt suicide, and depression is five times higher than the general population. Awareness about this issue is on the rise but there’s still work to be done to help support people suffering and stop mental illnesses getting worse within our industry. Katie and Alexa talk about their personal struggles, their thoughts and speak to the incredible Annemarie Lewis Thomas, founder and principal of The MTA - a college that is ahead of its time in its approach to mental health and the students. This is an important subject for us, we appreciate all the support and shares of this episode so it can reach, and help, as many people as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E3 · Wed, March 21, 2018
S1E3 - "Joey, it's Giselle"
Advice for those looking for one, insight for those who already have one, a Q&A with some that provide helpful answers and personal stories from Alexa and Katie that will either make you laugh or curl your toes in embarrassment. We talk…*dun dun DUUNNN*…AGENTS! Find us on twitter: @the98percentpod And come say hi! We love to hear your stories from being part of The 98%, email us at the98percentpod@gmail.com . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E2 · Wed, March 14, 2018
S1E2 - The Girls With The Pearl Necklace
This week we talk “resting jobs” (in heavily inverted commas!) We all have them, hate some and love others/find them mildly tolerable. Alexa clears up something that’s been literally keeping her awake at night from Episode 1, Katie explains how caramel lowlights saved her from a jobbing nightmare and we share advice from the many inbetweeny jobs we’ve done, as well as reading a few listener stories! Find us on twitter: @the98percentpod Facebook: The 98% And come say hi! If you’re enjoying our chats please subscribe, rate and review! It helps us on a technical note as well as egotistical ;) . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E1 · Wed, March 07, 2018
S1E1 - "The acting bug is real. Disinfect your child immediately."
Before we get into structured episodes on particular topics in Episode 1 we share some general musings, stories and thoughts about being an actor. Find out what Katie does in a hair emergency pre audition, why Alexa cried at a stranger and what it sounds like to try and coax a cat out from behind a piano. *Disclaimer* This is our first time podcasting, we apologise to your ear drums for a couple sudden loud and excitable outbursts. Apologies also for Alexa coughing down the microphone (gross) - it’s the tail end of two weeks being bed bound with the flu. . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Enull · Thu, March 01, 2018
The 98% Teaser
A small snippet from Episode 1 of The 98% where you can get to know Alexa and Katie as they chat about a wide range of thoughts, struggles and experiences that most actors go through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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