Pretend Worlds Real People

May 16 2024
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Carving your path within the Entertainment Industry takes a lot of guts, passion, and unbeatable optimism. Whether you’re an actor, writer, director, make-up artist, or a production assistant; this business will find a way to push you back. But, every obstacle lays the ground work for an incredible story. A story that Actor and Writer, Tyler Laracca, always sought out to hear while working alongside the incredible artists of Film, Television, and Theater. Each week, he’s joined by industry veterans and newcomers alike, to share their story and connect through the surprisingly common experiences of working in entertainment. Catch new episodes every Thursday!

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Molly Mcowan

May 16 2024 32 mins  
“You have to stay positive.” Molly Mcowan is the epitome of a renaissance artist, with a love for skateboarding, surfing, climbing, and snowboarding. She’s lent her voice to video games such as Bully, performed stunts alongside Brie Larson in The Marvels, and embraced the volatile atmosphere of Dune: Part Two as one of Feyd Rautha’s Harpies. Her career has also expanded int

Sheryl Glubok

Feb 21 2024 68 mins  
“Give yourself permission to write that first draft.” Sheryl Glubok has always loved film and it’s dynamic process. Having studied film in Prague, she would continue to hone her craft as a filmmaker and a writer in New York, Arkansas, California, and Vermont, before settling in Colorado. By cutting her teeth on crew work, and writing spec scripts, Sheryl would use her experie

Josh Brener (Vault Release)

Feb 15 2024 58 mins  
“It’s fun and it shouldn’t be taken too seriously.” Since the early 2010s, Josh Brener has catapulted into the comedic stratosphere with memorable roles in Silicon Valley, Old Dads, Mythic Quest, and more! As the pandemic slowed things down, Josh kept his focus on his voice acting work and pitching his own projects. Oh, and if you thought sharing a drink with someone was aw

Quincy Dunn-Baker

Feb 01 2024 53 mins  
“You have to have other stuff going on.” For early twenty years, Quincy Dunn-Baker has had an amazing career on both stage and screen. His most notable projects include: The Righteous Gemstones, Only Murders in the Building, Black Mirror, and No Hard Feelings. In this episode, he touches on the discovery of acting in high school, building a career in The Big Apple over eighteen

Maria Sten (Vault Release)

Jan 25 2024 44 mins  
“Stay curious.” It's time for a PWRP Vault Release with this week’s guest, Maria Sten! You may recognize her from her breakout role as Jillian in Channel Zero: The Dream Door, Liz Tremayne in Swamp Thing, or Francis Neagley in Reacher. Maria shares her journey from professional dancer to diving headfirst into acting. Utilizing her free time to travel around the world to some

Matthew Smaldone

Jan 18 2024 59 mins  
“Don’t be precious with your work.” This week, we’re honored to welcome Matthew Smaldone to the show! He’s an actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher, with an undying passion for storytelling. With a handful of shorts and two features under his belt, he’s looking to further hone his acting craft with fellow artists in Colorado. Catch up with Matthew as he shares

Ruby Modine & Suteara Vaughn

Jan 11 2024 58 mins  
"Never take anything personally." "Don't judge yourself for where you are." HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're ringing in 2024 with two amazing artists and best friends, Ruby Modine and Suteara Vaughn. This energetic conversation reflects upon their first interaction, working on Shameless, collaborating in the self-tape process, and future creative endeavors. Strap in for this electric reunion!

Vault Release: Pat Casey and Josh Miller

Dec 21 2023 28 mins  
“Make stuff and get it out there.” “Be a little weird.” Christmas season is officially here, and this week’s guests are delivering the bloody goods with Violent Night! Screenwriting duo, Pat Casey and Josh Miller, combined their creative forces in high school. After tearing through public access, independent short films, and a stack of screenplays; their talents would hit

Back To Work!

Nov 30 2023 9 mins  
Let's have an impromptu talk about the post-strike boom, self tapes, work/life balance, and supporting other creatives!

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead

Nov 16 2023 27 mins  
“Just keep making stuff.” “It doesn’t matter if it’s bad. You just have to keep doing it.” VAULT RELEASE: This week’s guests crafted a tense independent thriller, Resolution, on a shoestring budget nearly ten years ago. Their work would shine throughout the 2010s with films like Spring, Synchronic, The Endless, and their most recent film; Something In The Dirt. Follow