Addicted to Acting w/ Gary Tanguay

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The craft never stops calling — and neither does Gary Tanguay. Addicted to Acting is the podcast for anyone who lives and breathes performance. Each episode, actor and host Gary Tanguay sits down with fellow actors to pull back the curtain on what it really means to pursue this art form: the auditions, the breakthroughs, the setbacks, and the passion that keeps you coming back for more. From working actors to rising stars, Gary digs deep into his guests' journeys — exploring the techniques they swear by, the roles that changed them, and the raw, unfiltered truth of life on and off the stage.

  1. Sep 11

    Episode 16: Sharisse Zeroonian

    Gary sits down with Boston-born actress, writer, and director Sharisse Zeroonian — and this one is a little different. Because while Sharisse loves acting, she'll be the first to tell you she's even more addicted to writing and filmmaking. And at her age, the body of work she's already built is genuinely impressive.Born and raised in the Boston area, Sharisse has written, directed, and starred in multiple projects entirely on her own terms. Her feature film The Mouse in the Bread — an experimental drama exploring how a family's dynamic shifts after one member commits a crime — ran on Amazon Prime and earned her critical recognition. Her short film Well Water was a semi-finalist at the Los Angeles Cinefest. She created, wrote, and directed the semi-autobiographical series One Plus One Is Two and the comedic series Sandbox Police, following three recent college grads navigating the awkwardness of early adult life. Most recently she's been at work on Nothing Solid, where she also appears on screen as Nikki.This is a conversation about what it looks like to be a true independent filmmaker — writing your own stories, directing your own vision, and acting in your own work — all before most people have figured out what they want to do with their lives.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Addicted to Acting with Gary Tanguay#ActingPodcast #SharisseZeroonian #AddictedToActing #GaryTanguay #IndieFilm #WomenFilmmakers #BostonFilmmakers #Screenwriting #IndependentFilm #ActressDirector

  2. Aug 15

    Episode 15: Patrick Languzzi

    Gary sits down with Waltham's own Patrick Languzzi — and if his story doesn't inspire you to chase whatever it is you've been putting off, nothing will.Patrick's path to acting is one of the most unique you'll hear. Born to Italian immigrants in Waltham, Massachusetts, he graduated from Framingham State University with a degree in Business and Quantitative Economics, built a career in the biotech industry working in oncology for Genentech, and spent 20 years as a competitive bodybuilder — earning two National Amateur Bodybuilding Championship titles and finalist placings at the professional Natural Mr. Universe and Natural America contests. Then a single Polaroid taken at an open casting call for The Town changed everything.That one photo led to audition calls, which led to a class with renowned LA casting director Paul Weber, who told Patrick straight up: pursue this. He listened. Since then, Patrick has appeared in The Town with Ben Affleck, Stronger with Jake Gyllenhaal, Central Intelligence with Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, Joy with Jennifer Lawrence, and the acclaimed indie Donald Cried — sharing the screen with some of Hollywood's biggest names, all while coming from a world most actors never inhabit.This is a conversation about second acts, raw talent, and what happens when a bodybuilder from Waltham walks into a casting call and never looks back.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Addicted to Acting with Gary Tanguay#ActingPodcast #PatrickLanguzzi #AddictedToActing #GaryTanguay #ActorsLife #TheTown #Stronger #BostonActors #NewEnglandActors

  3. Aug 3 ·  Bonus

    Joseph Tudisco: How "The Chair Company" Star Discovered Mike's Secret

    Gary Tanguay sits down with Joseph Tudisco, who plays Mike on Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin's HBO series "The Chair Company." Joseph opens up about acting scene-by-scene without seeing the full scripts, the wild tonal swing of going from menacing to terrified in the same episode, and the moment he realized Mike was secretly a lonely guy just trying to hold onto his one real relationship. He also breaks down why the show's mix of horror, mystery, and comedy keeps catching him off guard — even as one of the actors in it.Watch the FULL episode: https://youtu.be/ot4jG7M9cl8#AddictedToActing #TheChairCompany #TimRobinson #ActingCraft #HBO

  4. Jul 24

    Episode 14: Michael Malvesti

    Gary welcomes South Shore native Michael Malvesti — a Quincy-born actor who got his start in college theater, joined the Screen Actors Guild, and has since quietly built one of the most impressive local-to-Hollywood résumés in New England.Michael is known for appearing in The Holdovers — Alexander Payne's Academy Award-winning film — as well as the Oscar-nominated American Fiction, making him one of a rare few New England actors with credits in two major awards contenders from the same season. His résumé doesn't stop there — he's also appeared in The Town, Boston Strangler, Free Guy, Honest Thief, I Care a Lot, Madame Web, and HBO's Julia, where he played Benny across seven episodes.Most recently, Michael has been working on Widow's Bay — a new series that's bringing together a whole roster of familiar New England faces. Whether it's a big studio film or a prestige drama, Michael shows up and delivers, and this conversation with Gary is a look inside the mind of a working actor who has built his career the right way — one role at a time.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Addicted to Acting with Gary Tanguay#ActingPodcast #MichaelMalvesti #AddictedToActing #GaryTanguay #ActorsLife #TheHoldovers #AmericanFiction #BostonActors #SouthShore

  5. Jul 18

    Episode 13: Ronnie White

    Gary sits down with fellow Bostonian Ronnie White — a Marine Corps veteran and retired police officer who found a second calling in front of the camera, and hasn't looked back since.Born in Cambridge and raised in Somerville, Ronnie brings an authenticity to every role that can't be taught — because he's lived it. He's appeared in Patriots Day, Peter Berg's gripping account of the Boston Marathon bombing, a role he describes as both an honor and a privilege as an actor and a Bostonian. He's also appeared in Law & Order: SVU, HBO's Julia, and Apple TV+'s Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, steadily building a screen résumé that reflects his dedication to the craft.But Ronnie's work isn't limited to the screen. On stage, he's appeared in Hunting Whitey alongside Neal McDonough, and in Nightmare at the Wilbur Theater — based on the books of New York Times bestselling authors Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge — where his dual performances as a cocky DA and a dedicated detective drew serious critical praise.A true blue-collar Boston story about service, sacrifice, and the pursuit of something you love — this one hits different.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Addicted to Acting with Gary Tanguay#ActingPodcast #RonnieWhite #AddictedToActing #GaryTanguay #ActorsLife #PatrientsDay #BostonActors #MarineVeteran #LawAndOrder

  6. Jul 11

    Episode 12: Patty O'Neil

    Gary sits down with Boston-area actress Patty O'Neil — a familiar face across film, television, commercials, and even reality TV, with a personality as big as the roles she plays.Patty is perhaps best known to Boston audiences from her local commercials and print work for brands like Revlon, TaylorMade, and American Girl Doll — but her on-screen career goes well beyond that. She appeared opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Miranda Richardson in the critically acclaimed Stronger, the powerful true story of Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman, playing Aunt Jenn — a tough-talking, fiercely protective presence at the heart of the film. She also appeared in The Equalizer 2 alongside Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, and has built an indie film résumé that includes Sheppard's Maiden and Thinking with Richard.And then there's the reality TV chapter — Patty won Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's competition series The Hero, filmed in Panama, where America voted her the winner. A self-described game show geek, she's also appeared on Deal or No Deal, Family Feud, and ABC's Match Game with Alec Baldwin.A true Boston original — warm, funny, and completely authentic — this conversation with Gary is one you won't want to miss.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Addicted to Acting with Gary Tanguay#ActingPodcast #PattyONeil #AddictedToActing #GaryTanguay #ActorsLife #Stronger #TheEqualizer2 #BostonActors #TheHero

  7. Jul 3

    Episode 11: Arthur Hiou

    Gary welcomes fellow North Shore native Arthur Hiou — an actor, writer, stuntman, and one of those guys who has quietly racked up an incredible list of credits working alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Born and raised on Boston's North Shore, Arthur caught the acting bug early — landing the lead in a Christmas play at age 8 — and never let go. He's since built a career that spans major studio films, indie projects, commercials, and stunt work, sharing scenes with Mark Wahlberg, Robert De Niro, Mel Gibson, Johnny Depp, Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, Melissa McCarthy, and more. His credits include The Irishman — where he played the manager of Umberto's under the direction of Martin Scorsese — as well as Vault alongside Chaz Palminteri, Don Johnson, and Vincent Pastore, The Equalizer 2, Black Mass, Ghostbusters, Central Intelligence, The Purge: Election Year, Bleed for This, Super Troopers 2, The Possession of Hannah Grace, and Love, Weddings & Other Disasters. Arthur has also worked as a double and stunt performer across many of these productions. A true working actor with deep New England roots, Arthur brings a wealth of on-set experience and genuine passion for the craft to this conversation with Gary. 🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Addicted to Acting with Gary Tanguay #ActingPodcast #ArthurHiou #AddictedToActing #GaryTanguay #ActorsLife #TheIrishman #BlackMass #BostonActors #NewEnglandActors

  8. Jun 28

    Episode 10: Russ Gannon

    Gary sits down with fellow New Englander Russ Gannon — a Needham, Massachusetts native and Emerson College alum whose path to acting is one of the most unique you'll hear on this show.Before he ever stepped in front of a camera, Russ built a career in radio — as a talk show producer at WRKO, a traffic reporter at WBZ, and a DJ at WXRV. It was a single week on the set of The Game Plan as a background actor that flipped a switch and sent him down a completely different road. From that point on, there was no turning back.Since making the leap, Russ has racked up an impressive string of credits — appearing in Boston Strangler, American Fiction, Free Guy, Dexter: New Blood, and the Cannes-celebrated indie Eephus. He's also lent his voice to multiple seasons of PBS's Frontline as a narrator and translator, and has branched into animation voice acting as well. Most recently he's been busy with projects including Nothing Solid, Lights Over Lakeville, and Fletcher's Five.This is a conversation about second acts, New England roots, and what happens when a career in radio leads you straight into the passion of a lifetime.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Addicted to Acting with Gary Tanguay#ActingPodcast #RussGannon #AddictedToActing #GaryTanguay #ActorsLife #BostonActors #Eephus #AmericanFiction #NewEnglandActors

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The craft never stops calling — and neither does Gary Tanguay. Addicted to Acting is the podcast for anyone who lives and breathes performance. Each episode, actor and host Gary Tanguay sits down with fellow actors to pull back the curtain on what it really means to pursue this art form: the auditions, the breakthroughs, the setbacks, and the passion that keeps you coming back for more. From working actors to rising stars, Gary digs deep into his guests' journeys — exploring the techniques they swear by, the roles that changed them, and the raw, unfiltered truth of life on and off the stage.

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