Show Notes - Award-Winning Author Wendy Orr

Wendy Orr drops in from Australia. She has written several award-winning books, including Nim's Island, which was turned into a film starring Jodie Foster (pictured with Wendy below). We talk about her life and career as a writer, and look ahead to the books she has coming out next year. An excellent interview for book lovers, writers, and aspiring scribes.

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Show Notes - Bill Gorman from TV By The Numbers

Will your favorite show get the axe this year? Is Conan tanking next to Letterman? Will Desperate Housewives take a powder? Which shows are making the studios sweat? Bill Gorman from TV By The Numbers joins me to give you the heads up.

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Show Notes - Jessica Stuart

Jessica Stuart from the Jessica Stuart Few swings by the Casting Couch. Fresh from recording some new tunes in the studio, Jessica gives us a sneak peek at a couple of new songs, talks about how to make your own album, and what it's like to make it in the music business. We play a couple of new tracks from the band, and she lets us know about her tour coming up in the spring. A great chat, and I know Jessica's got big things ahead of her.

You can find Jessica's MySpace page here. The band also has a website with a free song for download here.

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Show Notes - David Gale

David Gale stops by to talk about acting and ACTRA. If you're an actor and want to know what an actor's union does for you, tune in.

You've seen David on television as the host of Loving Spoonfuls, for which he won a Gemini award. He is also a director, producer, writer and choreographer.

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Show Notes - Dance Competition Director Lynette Heavener

Lynetter Heavener, dance competition director, stops by to talk about So You Think You Dance and Dancing With the Stars' impact on the current dance culture. She goes over what competition judges want to see, and gives advice for anyone interested in dance.

Lynette is the owner and operator of StarCatchers Dance Festival, a competition which sees thousands of dancers perform each year.

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Show Notes - Audio Issues

The radio program was going fine when it was conducted over regular hard phone lines. Naturally I tried to make things better, and ended up with worse audio. Lesson: wireless headsets ain't all they're cracked up to be. Lesson: Skype plays hell with audio when used through a third party.

Going back to hard lines.

Show Notes - Casting Director Dino Ladki

An interview with Dino Ladki, Casting Director. I'm going to edit this one down a bit because there was an audio glitch in the middle that knocked us out for about 60 seconds. Bad phone lines for the radio in the last few days, but nothing that can't be sorted out with an edit. I'll edit it later on.

Dino's got good advice for actors, and gives us a look at how casting decisions are made.

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Show Notes - Leila Canon from B&M Models

Interested in becoming a model? Wondering what's real and what's a scam? Don't know how to get a reputable agent to represent you? Agent Leila Canon from B&M Models give us a no-nonsense interview about what it takes to make it as a model.

It was a great chat. Unfortunately the audio cut out just as we were saying good-bye. Bad phone lines that day on the radio. But enjoy the interview and catch what Leila has to say about the modeling business. Good stuff and great tips.

Interview length is 30 minutes. Click below to listen to Leila's interview.

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Show Notes - Adam Rave

We're going to be talking to a lot of singers and bands in the future, so if you're a musician be sure to check in often.

Adam Rave is the lead singer and front man of Adam's God. He stops by the Casting Couch to talk about rocking the music business. We'll play a couple of the band's great tracks and get Adam's take on playing the scene and making it as a musician.

Interview length is 30 minutes. Click below to listen to Adam's interview.

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Show Notes - Second City's Paul Constable

This show is great for aspiring actors and those already in the game.

Second City's Paul Constable drops by the Casting Couch. You've seen him at Second City and as the face and voice of Breyer's Ice Cream. He just finished shooting episodes of The Ron James Show and Dan For Mayor. This fall you'll catch him in The Twelve Men of Xmas on the Lifetime network. You will also recognize Paul Constable from numerous television commercials, as well as Monkey Toast, a recurring show in Toronto.

Paul talks about the ins and outs of auditioning, and what it takes to cut it as a working actor. Paul actually had to rush from an audition to make it to this interview, so he's got lots of good advice for those wondering what it's like in front of a casting director.

Interview length is 30 minutes. Click below to listen to Paul's interview.

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Show Notes - Model Leah Logan

If you're considering life as a model, this show is for you. Leah Logan dropped by the Casting Couch to give us the lowdown on being a model. She has some great tips and advice for aspiring models, and provides an inside scoop on what the life is like in the modeling business.

Do you really need to spend a ton of money on a photographer to become a model? Should agencies be charging you big fees in order to represent you? What's it like going to a casting call? Leah answers these questions and more.

Interview length is 30 minutes. Click below to listen to Leah's interview.
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