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. 1d ago

    47. Elijah Rowen - Knowing Bono didn't open any doors

    Elijah Rowen is an Irish actor and producer known for playing Asbjorn in History's Vikings and starring opposite Sean Bean and Billy Zane in Sky One's Curfew. The son of artist Guggi, Bono's closest friend, he explains why growing up in a creative family never actually opened any doors for him. We talk about landing Vikings through cold-emailed self-tapes, learning stunt driving in under two months for Curfew, and losing his momentum in lockdown. Elijah also explains how he and his drama school friends built their own production company, shot a festival feature inside a single recording studio, and navigated funding and distribution. Caledonia, The Hook, making mistakes, celebrating too early, AI, vertical dramas and more. --------------------------------------- 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/thisiselijahrowen/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Opening doors 07:50 - Getting into acting 11:34 - First shattered dreams and getting cast in Vikings 20:55 - LIFE IN FILM PODCAST AD 22:04 - Working on Vikings 30:38 - Looking at yourself, self-criticism, mistakes 40:14 - The Curfew, stunt driving 46:36 - Limitations feed creativity / Caledonia 52:07 - Producing Caledonia 59:47 - Celebrating small wins 1:03:20 - Indie producing 1:05:00 - The Hook 1:14:44 - What's next? 1:16:17 - Vertical dramas 1:24:47 - AI 1:33:00 - Advice for actors 1:34:42 - Mission in life 1:37:30 - Universal advice 1:38:37 - Lasting Words 1:40:48 - The end 1:41:24 - Outro 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

  2. Aug 2

    46. Nicole Ricciardi - Casting Director answers the questions every actor wants to ask

    In this episode, I'm joined by casting director Nicole Ricciardi from Ricciardi Casting for a long and practical conversation about how casting really works and what every actor should know. We talk about what happens behind the scenes after an audition, how casting decisions are made, who really has the final say, why actors hear nothing after auditions, whether social media affects castability, the impact of AI on casting, and the biggest mistakes actors make without realising it. In the second half of the episode, Nicole reviews my own Spotlight profile live, explaining what works, what doesn't, and how casting directors actually look at headshots, showreels, skills, playing age and credits. Link to the Spotlight page we're looking at: https://app.spotlight.com/3016-3498-7866 Topics include: • How the casting process really works • Self-tapes and in-room auditions • Casting type vs acting range • Choosing the right agent • Social media and castability • AI in the casting industry • Spotlight profile review • Headshots, showreels and playing age • Common audition mistakes • Practical advice for actors Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricciardicasting/ Ricciardi Casting Website: https://www.ricciardicasting.com/about --------------------------------------- If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=9227d4d20bef4233 --------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:00:40 - Nicole's Journey and credentials 00:03:27 - Why Casting? 00:05:39 - Plan for the episode 00:06:16 - The Hardest Part of Casting 00:09:43 - The Casting Process 00:13:03 - How Many Actors Get Seen? 00:15:27 - LIFE IN FILM Podcast Ad 00:16:37 - We have to consider EVERYTHING 00:20:43 - Let Go of the Outcome 00:21:59 - When to Contact Casting Directors 00:25:14 - Who Really Makes the Decision? 00:27:27 - Fighting for Actors 00:29:54 - Profile Red Flags 00:33:02 - Talent vs Professionalism 00:34:02 - Intangible / Experience 00:39:28 - Can One Bad Audition Hurt? 00:41:48 - Damaging Your Reputation 00:42:22 - Mistake that affects your castability 00:44:14 - Casting Type 00:48:33 - Self-Tapes vs Auditions 00:50:04 - Self-Tape Advice 01:08:17 - In-Room Auditions / Nerves 01:19:08 - Are Actors Trying Too Hard? 01:23:45 - Choosing the Right Agent 01:30:11 - Social Media 01:38:31 - AI & Casting 01:43:30 - Spotlight Review 01:45:50 - Bio 01:47:37 - Headshots and photos 01:51:01 - Filters: Location, Heritage, etc. 01:52:13 - Playing Age 01:54:40 - Showreels 01:56:20 - CV & Credits / CUT SCENE 01:58:10 - Accents and skills 01:59:42 - Which skills to invest into? 02:04:30 - Training 02:05:30 - Final Advice 02:07:56 - Lasting Words 02:10:18 - Where to Find Nicole 01:11:00 - Outro 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

  3. Jun 3

    45. Daniel Everitt-Lock - Nuclear tests poisoned millions of people and their bloodline

    Daniel Everitt-Lock is a cinematographer and the director of the documentary Our Planet, The People, My Blood. We talk about the lasting impact of nuclear weapons testing and the people whose lives were affected by it. Daniel shares the stories behind his documentary, which looks at the experiences of nuclear test veterans, downwind communities, Indigenous people, and families across the USA, the UK, Australia, and other parts of the world. We discuss the making of the documentary, the challenges of researching these stories, the reaction from UK Parliament, government lies, the Merlin database, and the fight for recognition and justice. We also talk about Daniel's journey into cinematography, storytelling, rejection, and the ups and downs of working in the film industry. https://linktr.ee/atomicblooddocCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Victims of the nuclear test in the USA 02:55 - How the idea of the documentary was born 07:30 - Consequences of nuclear tests around the world 12:49 - Why tests on humans? 17:20 - Making of 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood' 22:50 - Reaction and consequences 24:54 - Research and sources 27:31 - Marshallese nuclear testing consequences 31:45 - Scale of testing 34:34 - Soviet Union Tsar Bomba testing 39:07 - Why so many? 41:06 - Parliament / Merlin database 46:09 - Struggles of making 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood' 50:00 - Cinematography 52:43 - Getting into storytelling 53:31 - Acting and struggles of actors 59:55 - Behind vs in front of a camera 1:02:54 - Mentor 1:04:41 - Cinematographic language and inspiration 1:09:55 - Scale of productions 1:11:16 - Plans for the future 1:11:51 - Rejection 1:12:32 - Mission 1:15:04 - Sacrifices we do for art 1:23:05 - Next screenings of 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood' 1:23:38 - Universal advice 1:27:09 - AI 1:29:57 - Lasting Words 1:31:20 - 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

  4. May 13

    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

  5. May 5

    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

  6. Apr 15

    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

  7. Feb 4

    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

  8. 12/24/2025

    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

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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
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrey Rogozin
  • Show Website
    Beyond Reel Talk