Beyond Reel Talk

Andrey Rogozin

Hosted by actor Andrey Rogozin, BRT is a podcast featuring honest conversations with people from the entertainment industry about the passion, rejection, sacrifice and persistence behind the dream. Where do they find the resilience and inspiration to keep going? What does success really mean? And why do we do what we do?

  1. 13 MAY

    44. Sophia Priolo - No tears! There’s no business like show business!

    Sofia Priolo is an American actor, classically trained ballet dancer, classical singer and choreographer based in London. In this episode we talk about her childhood in Alabama, discovering dance at a young age, and the discipline and toughness that came with ballet training. We also discuss storytelling through movement, the connection between dance and acting, choreographing “A Time for Everything”, and the differences between the UK and American acting industries. Sofia shares why she chose London over New York, the pressure artists put on themselves, and how important it is to recognize your worth both as an artist and as a person. The conversation also touches on stage vs screen acting, Timothée Chalamet’s recent ballet and opera backlash, balancing different creative passions, and the quiet role faith and belief can play in staying grounded through an unpredictable creative life. --------------------------------------- If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=9227d4d20bef4233 --------------------------------------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophia.priolo/ YouTube channel: @sophiapriolo2937 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:48 - Intro 03:02 - Childhood in Alabama 05:21 - Passion to tell stories 07:25 - Recognising a talent in dancing 13:30 - Toughness and discipline in ballet 18:58 - Timothée Chalamet ballet and opera backlash 23:00 - LIFE IN FILM Podcast ad 24:10 - Ballet, classical singing, acting, choreo: where is your passion? 28:42 - Dance language 35:40 - Casting dancers is like casting actors 36:52 - Choreographing “Time for Everything” 40:15 - Why London over New York? 43:10 - UK vs American style of acting 49:31 - Wrapping up on UK vs US 53:39 - Recognising your worth as an artist and a person 1:02:00 - Artist’s identity, privilege and taking it too seriously 1:09:44 - What not to ask actors 1:13:44 - Stage and screen 1:15:09 - Dancing vs acting vs choreo… vs writing 1:18:05 - Writing “Mine here” 1:20:31 - What’s in the future? 1:23:48 - Overachieving? 1:27:12 - The story of the The Sophia Boot by LaDuca 1:33:11 - Mission in life 1:35:41 - Universal advice 1:36:56 - What is happiness? 1:40:38 - Lasting Words 1:44:31 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

    1hr 45min

  2. 5 MAY

    43. Tino Orsini - When I get on stage, I feel at home

    Tino Orsini is an actor working across theatre and screen. In this episode, he talks about playing Banksy in Ted Lasso, his early life, and how he got into acting. He also shares his time in Los Angeles, why he left, and what it was like coming back to London and continuing his career. We get into the difference between theatre and screen, dealing with rejection, and why making your own work can make a real difference. He talks about his one-man show Ghosts of West Hollywood, which he wrote and is preparing to perform, along with the day-to-day reality of self-tapes and commercials. We also touch on preparation, staying truthful in performances, and what success means to him as an actor. --------------------------------------- If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST:  @LIFEINFILMPODCAST  --------------------------------------- Website https://https://www.tinoorsini.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinoorsiniofficial/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:03 - Intro 01:16 - Playing Banksy on Ted Lasso 04:20 - Roots, childhood, getting into acting 11:32 - Time in Los Angeles 16:58 - LIFE IN FILM ad 18:12 - Career after LA 19:30 - Theatre vs Screen 24:26 - Surviving the industry and rejection 29:32 - Creating own work 31:50 - Ghosts of West Hollywood 35:01 - Commercials and self-tapes 39:15 - One man show 40:49 - Festival life 46:00 - Actor's life: Resilience, truthfulness 55:42 - Preparation, technique 59:26 - Pleased to Kill You short film 1:01:53 - Best projects 1:02:29 - Success for an actor 1:03:52 - Hardest shoots 1:05:55 - Dream project 1:07:00 - Dream directors and actors 1:08:16 - Mission 1:11:15 - Universal advice 1:12:25 - Lasting Words 1:15:11 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

    1hr 16min

  3. 15 APR

    42. Akie Kotabe - Realities of a working actor. Silo, The Batman, Mad Men

    Akie Kotabe is a Japanese-American actor known for The Batman, Andor, Silo, Gran Turismo and Mad Men.In this episode, we talk about growing up in America with Japanese roots, how he got into acting, and what it takes to build a long career in the industry. Akie shares his experience of living in Los Angeles as a working actor, dealing with rejection, casting, and how an acting career often means constant hustle and a lot of sacrifice. We also talk about theatre, his experience working with Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson, as well as voice work and screen acting. We also get into working on projects like Cyberpunk 2077, Andor, Silo and The Batman — including his experience working with Common on Silo, what those sets were like, how certain roles came about, and which projects stayed with him the most. --------------------------------------- If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=41ab5c6d74964e2 --------------------------------------- Website: https://www.akie-kotabe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akiekotabe/ YouTube channel: @AkieKotabe  CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:50 - Intro 02:46 - Youth in America. Japanese roots. 06:39 - Getting into acting 11:33 - Success and survival as an actor 23:52 - LIFE IN FILM ad 25:06 - Living in Los Angeles as an actor 31:49 - Working on MAD MEN 34:16 - Authenticity in casting / Tokyo Vice 38:43 - Small world 40:24 - Theatre 42:00 - Moon for the Misbegotten 56:42 - Voice Over 1:02:12 - Working on (and playing) Cyberpunk 2077 1:09:39 - Rejection 1:15:56 - Casting type 1:18:18 - Working on THE BATMAN 1:23:08 - Working on ANDOR 1:26:58 - Costumes/suits in films 1:31:42 - Working on SILO 1:39:37 - Apple TV 1:42:27 - 1883 1:46:30 - Favorite projects 1:49:00 - Working on Gran Turismo 1:52:43 - Midgets VS Mascots 1:55:42 - Dream projects 1:56:15 - Best people to work with 2:02:05 - Mission in life 2:05:56 - Universal advice 2:07:29 - Lasting Words 2:10:40 - Japanese culture 2:14:14 - America 2:17:11 - Anything in the pipeline? 2:18:18 - Contact information Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

    2h 21m

  4. 4 FEB

    41. Áine Rose Daly - Acting Career, Mental Health, and The Physician 2

    Áine Rose Daly is an actress and musician known for her roles in Boiling Point, Amazon's Hanna and The Physician 2. In this episode, we talk about her last couple of years of self-work, including OCD, therapy, and coming off medication, and why mental health is an ongoing process. We also get into hers (and any actor's) struggles. Áine shares stories from working on The Physician 2, what it was like working with Tom Payne and Emily Cox, scenes that didn’t make the cut, challenges on set, and her first big red carpet moments. Tickets to the short film screening: https://princecharlescinema.com/film/31617321/scroobius-pip-presents-an-evening-of-short-films-and-short-conversatio/Instagram: @ainerosedalyYouTube music channel: @ainerosedaly2220  CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:34 - Intro 03:34 - Two years of self-work 06:15 - OCD, therapy, and getting off meds 15:40 - When is it time to get ff meds? 22:43 - Mental health is hard work 37:21 - Acting career and struggles 44:06 - Acting vs Music 48:20 - Working on The Physician 2 7:06 - The cast, Tom Payne, Emily Cox 1:03:18 - Cut scene 1:05:49 - Biggest challenges on set 1:10:51 - Red carpet experience 1:13:38 - Making "More Than It Hurts" 1:21:15 - Music. Releasing "Reprise" 1:24:36 - Filmmaking plans 1:27:01 - Lasting Words... almost 1:30:51 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

    1hr 32min

  5. 24/12/2025

    40. Highlights of Season 2 of Beyond Reel Talk Podcast

    Best moments of season 2 of Beyond Reel Talk podcast. Andrey Rogozin and his guest discuss life, mental health, acting industry, struggles of actors, life of creatives, AI and more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Tom Basden about “The Ballad of Wallis island” 08:34 - Kirsty Averton and Andrey on struggles of actors 26:43 - Kayne Lee Harrison about hustling his way into the industry 31:23 - Natalia Kostrzewa about the struggles of Eastern Europeans 37:07 - Fiona Hampton about working on "Kingsman: The Secret Service" 46:43 - Tara Hoyos-Martinez about winning Miss Universe GB 1:02:06 - Jim Shields about AI 1:09:21 - Micah Abna about schizophrenia and mental health 1:18:46 - Sevket Cerkez about fighter's mindset Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

    1hr 21min

  6. 26/11/2025

    39. Natalia Kostrzewa - Reality of Eastern European actors in the UK

    Natalia Kostrzewa is a Polish-born actress who moved to Ireland before building her career in the UK. In this episode, she talks about her early life, training, and the realities Eastern European actors face in the UK. We also discuss self-tapes, casting pressure, social media, and staying grounded through rejection. She talks about her work at Owning It Acting Studio, her experiences on Black Mirror, and shares practical advice on showreels, headshots, nerves, and finding a life balance. https://www.owningitactingstudio.com/ Instagram: @owningitactingstudio CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up 01:37 - Intro 02:02 - Poland, childhood, getting into acting 04:46 - Move to Ireland 12:28 - Studying acting 16:11 - Realities of Eastern European actors in the UK 22:55 - Self-taping 42:15 - Owning It Acting Studio 55:53 - Most valuable skill for actors 58:56 - Life balance, rejection and regrets 1:03:40 - Changes in the industry, accents and diversity 1:12:03 - Social media game 1:14:09 - Whose advice to listen? 1:17:30 - You're never out of the woods 1:21:42 - Working on Black Mirror 1:24:34 - Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan and his Empire 1:27:10 - Bloodline 1:27:40 - Forgetting your lines 1:31:52 - Acting classes 1:35:44 - Casting, nerves and avoiding desperation 1:39:23 - Showreels, headshots and reaching out 1:42:37 - Mission in life 1:46:02 - The Film school experiment 1:49:08 - Universal advice 1:51:41 - Lasting Words 1:55:14 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

    1hr 58min

  7. 29/10/2025

    38. Kayne Lee Harrison - How to hustle your way into acting?

    Kayne Lee Harrison is a British-American actor best known for his role as Cre in Netflix’s Resort to Love. In this episode he talks about breaking into acting from a working-class background, the class barriers that still shape the industry, and what it took to push through them. He reflects on Resort to Love, his writing on Heterogeneity, and the importance of honest conversations around faith and politics. We also cover rejection, the impact of social media on cinema, his creative influences, cultural differences between the UK and the USA, and why reading is central to growth as an artist and a person. Instagram: @kayneleeharrison TikTok: kayneharrison CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:56 - Intro 02:37 - Who is Kayne 04:32 - Hustling your way into acting from working class background 12:22 - Resort to Love 23:25 - Rejection 25:52 - Life after Resort to Love 27:44 - Heterogeneity. Writing. Faith and hope. 46:56 - The Night In 54:14 - Watching yourself 56:15 - How reality TV and social media affect cinema 59:46 - TV vs film. Game of Thrones 1:05:55 - Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr. and nepotism 1:08:58 - Actors, directors, genres 1:15:20 - Controversy of Witcher 1:18:37 - Heat, Vegas and gambling 1:22:39 - GB vs USA 1:27:03 - Advice for actors 1:29:17 - Know your lines! 1:35:14 - Class barrier 1:36:30 - What's next 1:39:55 - Mission in life 1:40:57 - Universal advice 1:43:30 - Lasting Words 1:47:48 - Importance of reading 1:51:08 - The end Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

    1hr 52min

  8. 24/09/2025

    37. Tom Basden - People who can write comedy can write anything

    Tom Basden is an English actor, writer, and comedian, best known as the creator of Here We Go and for his work on Plebs, Cowards, After Life, and The Ballad of Wallis Island. In this episode he talks about his childhood, Cambridge Footlights, and the early days of comedy. We go in depth on why he chose comedy, the challenges of sketch group Cowards, and how he approaches writing and performing sitcom characters. He also shares his experiences making Here We Go, Plebs, and The Ballad of Wallis Island, plus stories about working with Carey Mulligan and Ricky Gervais.Instagram:tom.basdenCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:25 - Intro02:00 - Childhood, sitcoms, Cambridge Footlights05:33 - Cowards & frustration09:26 - How to show your work13:34 - Getting into Cambridge14:34 - Comedy, clean humor, characters, and sitcoms26:04 - Here We Go41:46 - Plebs49:52 - The Ballad of Wallis Island55:11 - Working with Carey Mulligan56:55 - After Life, working with Ricky Gervais1:03:05 - Andrey about The Inside Man1:07:07 - Lasting WordsBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

    1hr 7min
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Hosted by actor Andrey Rogozin, BRT is a podcast featuring honest conversations with people from the entertainment industry about the passion, rejection, sacrifice and persistence behind the dream. Where do they find the resilience and inspiration to keep going? What does success really mean? And why do we do what we do?

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  • Creator
    Andrey Rogozin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrey Rogozin
  • Show Website
    Beyond Reel Talk