Actor Episodes

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with LaMonica Garrett. Though he was originally on track to be a professional football player, he transitioned to making a name for himself by tackling a wide range of television and film roles. Most recently, he co-starred as Thomas on the Paramount+ show, 1883. His diverse work in television includes Sons of Anarchy, Designated Survivor, The Last Ship and even time playing in the DC Universe as The Monitor/Anti-Monitor. HIs film credits include Transformers: Dark of The Moon, XOXO and Daddy’s Home. This July, he will be co-starring with Chris Pratt in the Amazon Prime show, The Terminal List. LaMonica is a talented actor with a great story and the kind of motivational vibe that will inspire and entertain. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS0:04:03 - Terminalist Release and Plot Discussion0:10:54 - Introduction to Country Music and Fitness0:15:46 - Journey From Football to Acting0:21:05 - The Impact of Sam Elliott0:27:04 - Slamball and…

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Lonsdale. Growing up in both England and Dallas, she has a unique background and perspective. She’s an intriguing actor that has been gradually making a name for herself in projects such as such as the Coen Brother’s Hail, Caesar, to TV shows such as Ascension, Siren and her current role as Parissa on the FX show Snowfall. I enjoyed this chat with a talent that I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of very soon. It was a pleasure to sit down and talk story with Tiffany.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS0:07:25 - Meeting Shohreh Agdashloo0:16:11 - Acting Classes and Career Progression0:22:32 - COVID Testing and Safety on Set0:25:57 - Food Recommendations in Dallas and NOLA0:29:04 - Bilingual Iranian Actress and Career Choices0:33:42 - Film Set Tribes0:37:54 - Finding Inspiration in Acting0:43:03 - Seven QuestionsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at www.storyandcraftpo…

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with the epic talented and versatile actor, Billy Magnussen. He’s been working for years in film, TV and is a Tony nominated stage actor. We chat about his new HBO film, The Survivor, where he co-stars alongside Ben Foster in this film directed by Barry Levinson. He’s also kicking off season 2 of the HBO Max series, Made For Love with co-star Cristin Milioti. Billy’s been staying busy, having recently co-starred alongside Daniel Craig and Jeffr...

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Beulah Koale. He made a name for himself as an actor in his native New Zealand before becoming familiar to a wider audience in the movie Thank You For Your Service, where he co-starred alongside Miles Teller. Many know him as Junior Reigns in the CBS series Hawaii Five-0. Now, Beulah is bringing his talent back to the big screen in the film Dual, where he co-stars alongside Karen Gillan and Aaron Paul. We talk about his career, his time as...

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor and writer, Chris Baker. He has made a name for himself on YouTube. Now, he’s beginning to break out with his first feature length film, The Estate. He wrote and starred in this film, which is currently available on Hulu. We talk about making movies, inspiration and how to carve out your own creative space. Chris was a great guest and I’m happy to share his story. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 0:00:02 - Interview With Filmmaker Chris Baker 0:04...

This week on Story & Craft, we sit down with the exceptionally talented actor, Allegra Edwards. If you’re not already familiar with Allegra, I assure you that you will be very soon. She’s one of the stars of Amazon Prime’s “Upload” and has knocked it out of the park by creating one of the most memorable characters on TV right now. We chat about her background, the Zen of setting creative goals, her work on Modern Family, acting alongside Adam Sandler and more. Allegra was a pleasure to sit down with, and I’m jazzed to bring you her story on this episode of Story & Craft! SHOW HIGHLIGHTS0:04:48 - Greg Daniels' Vision for Character Ingrid0:10:28 - Distinguishing Drama From Theatricality0:16:02 - First on-Camera Experience and Nervousness0:20:26 - Working With Adam Sandler on Show0:24:43 - Responsibility, Confidence, and Inspirations in Acting0:28:32 - Inspirations, Bucket Lists, and on-Set Relationships0:30:28 - Discussion of Filmmakers and Their Work0:41:19 - Seven Questio…

This week on Story & Craft, we sit down with Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, Billy Bob Thornton. Billy needs no introduction, as he’s been on the scene for quite a while. His body of work is extensive, and includes big and small screen projects, such as Slingblade, Bad Santa, The Man Who Wasn’t There, The Alamo, Fargo, Goliath and most recently, the Paramount+ show, 1883. Billy is also a talented and accomplished musician. In 2007, Billy connected with JD Andrew to form the group, The Box...

This week on Story & Craft, we welcome Billy Burke. Billy is a busy working actor who has been on the scene for quite a while. He’s had an eclectic mix of TV roles, from 24, to Revolution and Zoo. Billy has shared the big screen with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He’s also carved out a memorable space in the world of Twilight, as Bella Swan’s father, Charlie. Currently, you can catch him in Maid and 9-1-1 Lone Star. This was a great chat and a chance for you to get to know Billy, as we...

This week on Story & Craft, we launch our debut episode with one of the funniest guys I know. Craig Shoemaker is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, author and entrepreneur. He’s known by many as “The Lovemaster”, and has garnered a large following through his decades as a touring act, as well as through his specials on Comedy Central, Showtime, Netflix and Amazon Prime. He has received high praise and recognition throughout his career, including a couple of Emmys and an American Comedy Award. He’s now bringing the funny to offer up laughter as medicine. We celebrate the lives of Bob Saget and Louie Anderson, chat about the healing powers of “the funny”...and much more!SHOW HIGHLIGHTS03:48 Navigating Comedy During COVID05:24 The Impact of Cancel Culture08:51 The Role of Laughter in Healing13:36 The Evolution of Comedy and Society29:01 The Distraction of Technology40:45 Passing Down Values and Loyalty41:22 Legacy and Remembering Loved Ones43:45 The Joy of Storytelling and Wri…