Go Pluck Yourself: The Actor’s Pursuit

Chris Gun
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Go Pluck Yourself! Because the Hollywood cavalry is not on its way to pluck you from obscurity like the proverbial claws of a claw machine. Only you are responsible for your little dent in this industry. No one is coming to pluck you out of the crowd — You have to pluck yourself. Join actor Chris Gun as he chats to his creative pals about life as an actor navigating this wonderful industry.  These are the conversations that actors and filmmakers have between takes, between shoot dates, whilst waiting for their next gig. An insight into what life is really like for a creative on their way “up”. This is Go Pluck Yourself - The Actor’s Pursuit Presented by Chris Gun Watch here: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow on Instagram & TikTok: @gopluckyourselfpod @featuring_chris_gun Support the show here:  patreon.com/GoPluckYourselfPod

  1. DEC 12

    Ep 14 Damon Herriman: Child Actor to Charlie Manson. The Iconic Career of Australia’s Most Prolific Actor

    Support the show: patreon.com/gopluckyourselfpod  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @featuring_chris_gun @gopluckyourselfpod My IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8690472/ Grab some tickets to his show: https://arttheplay.com.au/ This week on the podcast, I sat down with multi-award-winning actor Damon Herriman, an Australian icon who’s managed to do the unthinkable: break Hollywood and build a career that’s lasted from childhood television all the way through to Quentin Tarantino, and some of the biggest shows and movies on the planet. Damon’s one of those rare performers who’s not only been around forever, but has somehow kept getting better, sharper, and more interesting with every decade. We dive into the long game behind that kind of career: the patience, the timing, the doubt, the breakthroughs, the craft, and the strange little decisions that end up changing everything. From the years where nothing was landing, to the moments that opened doors in the US, to the roles that reshaped his trajectory, it’s a look at how a multi-award-winning career is actually built. Slowly, quietly, and with a ridiculous amount of persistence. This was such an honour. Like. Share. Comment. Support. Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think. 🎵 Theme music by Nick Gun: soundcloud.com/nickgun Send us a text

    1h 8m

  2. NOV 27

    Ep 13 Frazer Hadfield: Better Man Reflections with “Nate” & “Noel Gallagher”

    Support the show: patreon.com/gopluckyourselfpod  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @featuring_chris_gun @gopluckyourselfpod My IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8690472/ Follow Frazer on Instagram:  @frazerhadfield @fromage.frazer Check out his IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9090098/ This week I sat down with fellow Better Man actor Frazer Hadfield, who played Robbie Williams’ best mate in the film, and honestly, one of the real beating hearts of the story. We get into everything from the craft, the career stuff, and what it actually feels like being on the inside of a big film like Better Man. We talk about Michael Gracie’s rehearsal style, long-take filmmaking, iPhone run-throughs, reshoots, industry myths, self-tapes that may or may not get watched, and how to stay grounded when the work goes a bit quiet. Frazer’s got this calm, honest perspective on the industry that’s genuinely refreshing, and there’s so much actors can take from the way he approaches the job. I loved this chat. Thanks for coming in, Frazer. Like. Share. Comment. Support. Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think. 🎵 Theme music by Nick Gun: soundcloud.com/nickgun Send us a text

    1h 35m

  3. NOV 14

    Ep 12 Laurence Boxhall: Gollum Takes on Tennessee Williams wit

    Get your tickets to The Glass Menagerie here: https://statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/the-glass-menagerie/ Support the show: patreon.com/gopluckyourselfpod  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @featuring_chris_gun @gopluckyourselfpod My IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8690472/ Follow Laurence on Instagram:  @laurenceboxhall Check out his IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm6278415/ This week I sit down with the insanely talented Laurence Boxhall, an actor who has genuinely done it all. From playing Gollum in Lord of the Rings: The Musical to tackling Tennessee Williams in The Glass Menagerie, Laurence has one of the most versatile and seriously impressive CVs going around. But what really sets him apart is the way he thinks about the work. He’s sharp, curious, funny as hell and full of the kind of hard-earned insight you only get from years of actually doing the thing theatre, TV, musicals, comedy, drama, all of it. We talk about growing up in Adelaide, studying at NIDA, carving out your identity as an actor, refusing to take yourself too seriously, and how to hold onto play, joy and perspective in an industry that can drain all three. It’s thoughtful, chaotic, honest and full of proper wisdom. If you’re an actor or creative of any kind, this one’s going to light you up. Like. Share. Comment. Support. Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think. 🎵 Theme music by Nick Gun: soundcloud.com/nickgun Send us a text

    1h 29m

  4. OCT 30

    Ep 11 David Daradan: Viral Memes to Silver Screens

    Support the show: patreon.com/gopluckyourselfpod  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @featuring_chris_gun @gopluckyourselfpod My IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8690472/ Follow Dave on Instagram:  @daviddaradan Get tickets to the SASA Nominations Screenings: https://themercury.org.au/sasa2025/ Get tickets to A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Dave: https://butterflytheatre.net/next-production/ Check out his IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9621041/ This week I’m joined by actor, writer and director David Daradan. Yes, that David Daradan. We talk about how a ridiculous HBO credit, the Vigorous Hand Job Guy, unexpectedly turned him into a viral meme, and how he’s since gone on to create Liability, a hilarious and heartfelt short film premiering at the Adelaide Film Festival. It’s a chat full of laughs, behind the scenes stories and sharp insights about acting, directing and collaboration. David’s one of those people who somehow balances humour, humility and hard work, and it really shines through here. Like. Share. Comment. Support. Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think. 🎵 Theme music by Nick Gun: soundcloud.com/nickgun Send us a text

    1h 11m

  5. OCT 10

    Ep 10 Tom Spiby: Two Noel Gallaghers Walk Into a Podcast. Art & Ambition

    Support the show: patreon.com/gopluckyourselfpod  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @featuring_chris_gun @gopluckyourselfpod My IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8690472/ Follow Tom on Instagram:  @tomspiby @core_film @noasis_official Check out his IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9621041/ This week I’m joined by actor, writer, musician and all-round legend, Tom Spiby, who somehow shares my very specific claim to fame: we’ve both played Noel Gallagher. Tom’s the lead guitarist in the Oasis tribute band Noasis, while I played Noel in Michael Gracey’s Better Man. So yeah, this episode was always going to get a bit nostalgic. We talk about acting, songwriting, filmmaking, and his upcoming short film Core, a dark, character-driven drama about a young drummer chasing opportunity at any cost. Tom shares what he’s learned from writing and producing his own work, studying at Flinders Drama Centre, and balancing his love of music and film. It’s a fun, genuine chat about creativity, collaboration, and staying true to your artistic voice. And of course, plenty of talk about Oasis, growing up on 90s music. Just two dudes being dudes. Check him out on all his socials! This guy does not stop! Like. Share. Comment. Support. Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think. 🎵 Theme music by Nick Gun: soundcloud.com/nickgun Send us a text

    1h 15m

  6. OCT 1

    Ep 9 Benji Groenewegen: Acting, Parenting & the Unexpected Weight of Grief

    Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of loss, mental health & alcoholism. Support the show: patreon.com/gopluckyourselfpod  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @featuring_chris_gun @gopluckyourselfpod My IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8690472/ Follow Benji on Instagram: @benji_gee Check out his IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3760023/ This week I sat down with my good mate, the unbelievably talented and down-to-earth Benji Groenewegen. We kick off chatting about his upcoming films Into The Earth (dir. Lucy Campbell) and Liability (dir. David Daradan), and from there Benji shares some really sharp insights into acting. Things like keeping self-tapes simple, navigating an acting career as a father of two young boys, and the idea of “travelling light” so the work can actually breathe. About halfway through, the chat shifts. Benji opens up about losing his brother, and we talk honestly about the unexpected weight of grief, the guilt of moving forward, and how those experiences shape both life and art. It’s one of the most raw and generous conversations I’ve had on this podcast, and I’m hugely grateful to Benji for his honesty and courage in sharing it. Like. Share. Comment. Support. Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think. 🎵 Theme music by Nick Gun: soundcloud.com/nickgun Send us a text

    1h 23m

  7. SEP 25

    Ep 8 Jess Kuss: Navigating an Acting Career as a New Mum

    Support the show: patreon.com/gopluckyourselfpod  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @featuring_chris_gun @gopluckyourselfpod My IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8690472/ Follow Jess on Instagram: @jess_kuss Check out her IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9621041/ In this episode, I sit down with actor Jess Kuss to talk about rejection, motherhood, and the fear of stepping back from her acting career. Jess opens up about being on hold for over a year for a major role in Talk to Me, only to lose it, and how that moment collided with becoming a mum. Jess speaks honestly about the reality that she only had so much love and energy to give, and it needed to go to her baby. Acting didn’t disappear, it just had to wait. We dig into the guilt, the imposter syndrome, and the myth that you’re “less serious” as an actor if life forces you to pause. This is a raw and reassuring conversation for anyone juggling acting with real-world responsibilities. Dreams don’t expire, they just shift shape. Like. Share. Comment. Support. Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think. 🎵 Theme music by Nick Gun: soundcloud.com/nickgun Send us a text

    59 min

  8. SEP 18

    Ep 7 Calen Vanstone: Finding Your Voice & Kicking Down Doors

    🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts  ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod  ❤️ Support the show: patreon.com/gopluckyourselfpod     Follow me on Instagram & TikTok:  @featuring_chris_gun  @gopluckyourselfpod    My IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8690472/    Follow Calen on Instagram: @catsordeathfilms Check out his IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4471043/ Watch his debut short film, ‘Greg’: vimeo.com/848995139   This week I sat down with one of my oldest and closest friends, Calen Vanstone. A director, writer, filmmaker, and someone I’ve known since the beginning of my filmmaking career. We’ve been on parallel creative journeys for more than half our lives, and it’s been incredible watching him finally bring his stories to the screen. Calen’s short film Greg (vimeo.com/848995139), a raw and moving piece about the personification of anxiety, has already made its way into festivals, and he’s now gearing up for his second feature. In this conversation, we go deep on what held us back in our early years, the dangers of waiting for permission to create, and why sometimes you just have to ignore the noise and make the thing anyway. We talk about mental health, vulnerability, and how to keep creating without falling into the trap of people-pleasing or chasing external validation. Calen shares why he believes film school should be a place to fail, why failure is essential for growth, and how he’s learned to turn stubbornness into strength. If you’ve ever struggled with procrastination, self-doubt, or feeling like you don’t deserve a voice as an artist, this episode is for you.  Like. Share. Comment. Support.    Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think.    🎵 Theme music by Nick Gun: soundcloud.com/nickgun Send us a text

    1h 11m
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Go Pluck Yourself! Because the Hollywood cavalry is not on its way to pluck you from obscurity like the proverbial claws of a claw machine. Only you are responsible for your little dent in this industry. No one is coming to pluck you out of the crowd — You have to pluck yourself. Join actor Chris Gun as he chats to his creative pals about life as an actor navigating this wonderful industry.  These are the conversations that actors and filmmakers have between takes, between shoot dates, whilst waiting for their next gig. An insight into what life is really like for a creative on their way “up”. This is Go Pluck Yourself - The Actor’s Pursuit Presented by Chris Gun Watch here: youtube.com/@gopluckyourselfpod Follow on Instagram & TikTok: @gopluckyourselfpod @featuring_chris_gun Support the show here:  patreon.com/GoPluckYourselfPod

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