The Spiritual Psychology of Acting Podcast John Osborne Hughes and Jordan Turk

It’s our final episode of this current series and this week we delve into the fascinating world of Human Zoology, looking at the work of renowned British zoologist and ethologist, Desmond Morris.
 
In our chat, we explore where we came from as a species, how we adapted to survive, and how understanding our animal nature can enhance our ability to portray truthful, compelling characters.
 
 
Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:
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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)
Composer – Omid Nourizadeh
Courtesy of aLOLa Records P & C 2022
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An Awakened State production.

This week we welcome another guest to the podcast – British actor, Duncan Hess.
Duncan first made a name for himself as a director, working for over 40 years making television for the BBC. Although acting was always his first love, it wasn’t until well into his late 50s that Duncan decided to pursue an acting career professionally.
After graduating from Central School of Speech and Drama, Duncan has worked steadily in theatre these past few years, and recently realised a long-held ambition of working at the National Theatre.
In our chat, we discuss where Duncan’s love of acting originated from, his experience of auditioning and studying at drama school, and what it’s been like finding his feet as an actor later in life.
In the second part of the episode, John shares a list of practical steps actors of any age can take to help break into the industry.
 
Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:
www.spiritualpsychologyofacting.com
 
If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing podcast@spiritualpsychologyofacting.com
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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)
Composer – Omid Nourizadeh
Courtesy of aLOLa Records P & C 2022
Published by aLOLa / Westbury Music Ltd.
 
An Awakened State production.

Do you ever find yourself feeling superior or inferior? Are you constantly thinking about the past or the future, or feel the need to label yourself and others?
It could be your ego interfering with your life. So, how do we quieten that voice in our head and is the ego all bad?


This week, we discuss what the ego is, the role it plays in our life and how we can learn to live with it.

Later on in the chat, we discuss why this knowledge is important for the actor, and what qualities we can embody that work as an antidote to egotistical thinking.
  
 
Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:
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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)
Composer – Omid Nourizadeh
Courtesy of aLOLa Records P & C 2022
Published by aLOLa / Westbury Music Ltd.
 
An Awakened State production.

This week we welcome our second guest to the podcast – American film and television actor, Bill Coelius.
 
For our American audience, you may recognise Bill’s face as he’s acted in over 50 commercials throughout his career. 
 
In our chat we discuss what it’s like auditioning for commercials and being on set, the dos and don’ts of commercial acting and the ethical and moral quandary’s that come with commercials.
 
Aside from that, Bill is also a very successful film and television actor, appearing in the American Office, Modern Family and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to name just a few.
 
 
Check out Bill’s website where you can book private coaching for audition prep, mindset work and career guidance - www.theworkingactorsolution.com
 
Have a look at the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:
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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)
Composer – Omid Nourizadeh
Courtesy of aLOLa Records P & C 2022
Published by aLOLa / Westbury Music Ltd.
 
An Awakened State production.

The Joker, Moriarty, Darth Vader, Norman Bates, Sauron, Voldemort…the list of classic villains we all love to hate is endless.
Whether in the rise in popularity of true crime stories or in the indelible performances of Oscar winning screen actors, people are obsessed with the dark side of human nature.
In this episode, we delve into the psychology of villains, learn the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath, and explore how the actor can avoid cliché and create villains that are three-dimensional.
 
Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:
www.spiritualpsychologyofacting.com
 
If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing podcast@spiritualpsychologyofacting.com
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
 
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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)
Composer – Omid Nourizadeh
Courtesy of aLOLa Records P & C 2022
Published by aLOLa / Westbury Music Ltd.
 
An Awakened State production.

This week we weigh in on one of the most studied yet misunderstood topics – love.
It exists in all cultures around the world, and is the subject of countless movies, novels, pieces of music and artwork throughout human history.
 
In fact, it’s hard to imagine any of us would be here without it. Love is essential for our survival. And yet, our desperate need for love can lead to frustration, vanity, attachment, rejection and other destructive forces.
 
In this episode, we discuss the key elements in truly understanding real love. We also cover the important role of love in the actor’s life, whether it’s self-care and maintaining good mental health, or in the tricky skill of creating believable romantic relationships on stage and screen.
 
Check out the brand-new Spiritual Psychology of Acting website:
www.spiritualpsychologyofacting.com
 
If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing podcast@spiritualpsychologyofacting.com
If you have any feedback, thoughts, topics you think we should cover in future episodes or questions about the Spiritual Psychology of Acting…whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
 
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Jordan Turk – https://www.instagram.com/jordan.turk/
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Jordan Turk - https://twitter.com/jordantheturk
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‘Love’ Omid 16B (EP version)
Composer – Omid Nourizadeh
Courtesy of aLOLa Records P & C 2022
Published by aLOLa / Westbury Music Ltd.
 
An Awakened State production.