Unlikely Protagonist

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Two New York filmmakers interview film & TV professionals about their heroic journeys to success in order to empower and inspire artists everywhere. Join us for intimate, in-depth conversations with the unlikely protagonists of arts & entertainment.

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E15 | Season Finale

Jul 08 2022 44 mins

For their 15th episode, Misha and Brett reflect back on Season 1 of Unlikely Protagonist and discuss future endeavors.

E14 | Misha Calvert | Filmmaker

Jul 01 2022 38 mins

This week, award-winning filmmaker Misha Calvert is the protagonist of honor in a one-on-one interview with co-host Brett Epstein.

E13 | Coco Kleppinger | Casting Director

Jun 25 2022 47 mins

This week, Misha and Brett have an open and dynamic exchange with casting director Coco Kleppinger.

E12 | Margaret Judson | Actor

Jun 17 2022 44 mins

This week, Brett and Misha chat with the witty and whimsical Margaret Judson of The Newsroom, Modern Family and The Deuce.

E11 | Judy Bowman | Casting Director

Jun 10 2022 48 mins

This week's protagonist is industry veteran Judy Bowman, who brings an emphasis on casting that reflects a specific place in the world & a cast that’s inclusive.

E10 | Ben Thompson | Tribeca Festival

Jun 03 2022 41 mins

This week's guest is the busy and bright Ben Thompson, Short Film Programmer of the Tribeca Festival.

E9 | Brett Epstein | Actor & Filmmaker

May 27 2022 45 mins

This week, our co-host Brett Epstein takes the hot seat in an intimate interview conducted by Misha.

E8 | Allison Kirschner | Casting Associate

May 20 2022 39 mins

This week, Misha and Brett take a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day of the fabulous Allison Kirschner (Gayle Keller Casting).

E7 | Abby Rosebrock | Writer

May 13 2022 45 mins

Our endlessly savvy guest this week is the bold, razor-sharp stage and screenwriter Abby Rosebrock.

E6 | Claire Taylor & Randi Kleiner | SeriesFest

May 06 2022 53 mins

Get ready for some invaluable behind-the-scenes scoop from the Director of Programming and Chief Executive Officer of SeriesFest, a premiere non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the art of episodic storytelling.