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.
Why are more actors considering Fi-Core, and what could they lose by leaving union jurisdiction?
Austin Highsmith Garces joins Beyond The Take to discuss:
- SAG-AFTRA’s new vertical short-form agreement
- The risks of going Fi-Core
- Pension, health, residuals, and performer protections
- Misinformation surrounding union contracts
- Streaming, indie film, and the current acting economy
- Why artists may be entering a new era of creative control
Austin serves on multiple SAG-AFTRA committees and helped develop the union’s vertical short-form contract.
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