Scrappy Genius

Stacy Gallo, Casting Director
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Interviews with commercial industry professionals to talk about how they got their start, and how they keep the faith.

Episodes

  1. 04/07/2023

    The Belly Guts Guy

    Stacy and Phil sit down with George Basil, actor, father, and renaissance man. Audiences may recognize George from HBO's Crashing, Werewolves Within, and numerous commercial campaigns. Perhaps even more prestigious, Phil and Stacy's students will recognize George and the genius behind the infamous Belly Guts story - a tale that has reached far beyond any of their wildest imaginations.

    42 min

  2. 03/17/2023

    Let's All Go Outside and Stretch and Cry

    Stacy interviews Greek-God-Made-Man for our delight, Alex Malaos. Tune in to hear them talk about getting a visa as a young artist from out of the country, getting by on Greek theater in Astoria, and how walking into the room with the right energy makes all the difference.

    29 min

  3. 03/10/2023

    We Did This Already

    Stacy recaps the last decade with Nef Jones, prolific real-people Casting Director with a heart of gold and a wisdom for the ages. This one is one of our absolute favorites.

    40 min

  4. 03/03/2023

    Casting Directors Are People, Too

    The conversation that inspired it all. On one rainy October afternoon, Stacy sat down with friend and favorite castable talent Ronnetta Renay to film some "advice for actors" social media content. But once they hit "record," there was no saying "cut." The following episode is the first 40 minutes of an organic conversation between a casting director and an actor - and also, one of the most inspiring things we've ever heard at SGC. Seriously Ronnetta, do you do inspirational speaking??

    43 min

  5. 02/24/2023

    You Were My First

    Stacy sits down with legendary commercial actor/producer/director/writer/professional multi-hyphenate David Ebert to talk about how someone gets from a horse farm to a national network spot. Spoilers: getting cast by Stacy Gallo Casting plays a key part. Sit back, relax, and reflect on what growing up in an interesting way can do for you in the long run.

    47 min

  6. 02/17/2023

    I'm Sorry for Being a Psycho

    Stacy interviews her favorite neighbors/friends/commercial powerhouse couple, Julia Kelly and Al Merry to talk about the highs and lows of the industry, of crossing the pond, the joys of being married to someone in your field, and what exactly it takes to make a great apology.

    47 min

  7. 02/10/2023

    You Don't Mean It, You're Crossing Your Fingers

    A special Galentine's episode for everyone and anyone who has ever wanted to know what's in the secret sauce that makes up Stacy Gallo. A conversation that literally bridges from being born in the Bronx to how to do makeup on the dead, you may want to pop in your headphones for this one...it's probably not for your kids.

    38 min

  8. 02/03/2023

    We're Onto Something

    The Dynamic Duo, the Dream Team, the Snappy, Sassy, Wonder Twins: Phil and Stacy have been teaching together for over a decade. Anyone who has taken a class with Phil and Stacy knows that what makes their magic so special is not only the incredible combo of a Stewart Talent Commercial Agent and the highly successful founder of Stacy Gallo Casting but a coupla best friends from the big city, making it work on the daily.

    30 min

  9. 01/27/2023

    When Are They Gonna Figure Out That I'm Faking It??

    Stacy sits down with longtime friend, feature film actress, and plutonic soulmate, Stephanie Kurtzuba - oh, and internationally acclaimed commercial director David Gray to remember the project that brought them all together: The Red Baroness. Listen to the end to find out what keeps them coming back to this crazy freakin' business.

    41 min

  10. 01/19/2023

    It's Like We're On A Date.

    Stacy kicks off her brand-new podcast by inviting into conversation one of the industry's most beloved voiceover teachers, directors, producers, and writers: the indomitable Andy Roth.

    48 min
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Interviews with commercial industry professionals to talk about how they got their start, and how they keep the faith.

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  • Creator
    Stacy Gallo, Casting Director
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Scrappy Genius