Beyond The Take
Beyond The Take
Podcast Description
Beyond The Take is your all-access pass to the stories behind the scenes. Hosted by actor and producer Marc Chouen alongside co-host Michael J Puddy, this bi-weekly podcast pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry — from actors and casting directors to producers, writers, and the dreamers in between.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a working pro, or just obsessed with the grind behind the glamor, you’ll hear unfiltered conversations, insider truths, and what it really takes to make it in Hollywood and beyond.
Because when the take ends…the real story begins.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes related to the entertainment world, including the impact of new media like vertical shorts, personal branding, and the dynamics of different pathways into acting. For instance, episodes focus on topics such as the disruption caused by vertical short-form content in Hollywood with guests like Sara Quiriconi and the integration of wrestlers into serious acting roles with B Todd Johnston, exploring trends that affect both aspiring and established artists.
Beyond The Take is your all-access pass to the stories behind the scenes. Hosted by actor and producer Marc Chouen alongside co-host Michael J Puddy, this bi-weekly podcast pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry — from actors and casting directors to producers, writers, and the dreamers in between.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a working pro, or just obsessed with the grind behind the glamor, you’ll hear unfiltered conversations, insider truths, and what it really takes to make it in Hollywood and beyond.
Because when the take ends…the real story begins.
What does it actually take to produce a Broadway show and where does the money come from?
Producer Cody Lassen joins Beyond The Take to break down how Broadway projects get funded, how he builds relationships with investors, and why raising money is only a fraction of a producer’s job. He also discusses the risks of Broadway, common mistakes inexperienced producers make, his move into film, and selling his latest film Actual Nobodies at Cannes.
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