Episode list

We go behind the scenes with Central Casting and the professionals who work background. Central Casting's EVP Jennifer Bender and members Linda Harcharic of the Background Actors and Education Committee and Avis Boone of the SAG-AFTRA New York Background Actors Committee join hosts President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

Exploring the vital role of intimacy coordinators as on-set liaisons between performers and film and TV productions. Intimacy Professionals Association founder Amanda Blumenthal and Alicia Rodis, a founding partner of Intimacy Directors International, join hosts SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

Every two years, hundreds of delegates gather at the SAG-AFTRA Convention to help chart the union's future. In this episode, hosts SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White give us a behind the scenes look at the SAG-AFTRA Biennial Convention.

The true, inside story of how telenovela stars risked their careers to get better pay and working conditions for actors at Telemundo. This is a re-release of an earlier episode, featuring Kati Barberi and Pablo Azar, hosted by SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

The historic contract with Netflix. Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez joins SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris to discuss the negotiations with Netflix and the important gains secured for our members.

The growing animosity towards the free press poses a serious threat to journalism. We revisit a popular episode on this topic, featuring Nina Totenberg, the legendary legal affairs correspondent for NPR, and Eric Spillman, an Emmy Award-winning reporter for KTLA. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

As part of our Actor-to-Actor series, we revisit a classic 2014 conversation between late SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard and comedy legend Carol Burnett. Topics include how Carol got her start in show business, her close relationship with Jimmy Stewart and Lucille Ball, and her sage advice to actors.

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler represents over 12 million workers. She joins SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White for an informative discussion about unions and their role in helping workers adapt to technology. Recorded at the 2nd annual Labor Innovation and Technology Summit in Las Vegas.

Lifelike digital humans are a reality. Arcturus founder Andy Stack joins SAG-AFTRA COO and General Counsel Duncan Crabtree-Ireland to discuss holograms, immersive experiences and performers rights. Hosted by President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White and recorded at the 2nd annual Labor Innovation and Technology Summit at CES 2020.

As part of our Actor-to-Actor series, we revisit a classic 2012 conversation between the late SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard and award-winning, genre-defying legend Dick Van Dyke. Introduced by SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

As an actor and host of the popular podcast Audrey Helps Actors, Audrey Moore shares sound advice, witty observations and crucial tips on how to succeed and maintain a long career. Join us as she talks shop with SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

Meet the members behind the puppets. Jennifer Barnhart and John Tartaglia discuss their craft and their careers with hosts Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

A special episode on the COVID-19 crisis with Congressman Adam Schiff covering policies and legislation that will help provide crucial relief for entertainment industry workers. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

The $2 trillion economic plan will offer assistance to millions of entertainment industry professionals. Judy Conti, Government Affairs Director of the National Employment Law Project (NELP), discusses components important to SAG-AFTRA members. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

In unprecedented times like these, some historical perspective can be helpful. Author and Reporter Steven Greenhouse joins hosts Gabrielle Carteris and David White to discuss the past, present and future of the labor movement and the middle class.

A business doing what you love? Here's some inspiration from Creating a Business to Survive and Engage the Industry. A MOVE L.A. panel moderated by Nina Brissey, with Jen Faith Brown, Drew Doyon, James Eckhouse, Diana Elizabeth Jordan, A.J. Teshin and Gerald White. Introduced by President Gabrielle Carteris, and National Executive Director David White.

Robert De Niro joins President Gabrielle Carteris after receiving SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award. This podcast version of the traditional Actor-to-Actor interview series was recorded in February of 2020.

An urgent conversation about the murder of George Floyd and racism in America. SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White discuss their personal journeys and the union's role in the fight for equality and justice.

Actors Michelle Hurd and Jason George join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White in our continuing discussion of race and media in a time of social transformation and cultural reform.

SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP. A supermajority of the board recommends that members ratify the new contracts. President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White talk about the gains of this agreement with Ray Rodriquez, Chief Contracts Officer, and William Charlton, National VP for Actors and Performers.

Commercials Casting Director Arlene Schuster, CCDA, shares tips on self-taping auditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring excerpts from a 5/19 livestream presented by the President's Task Force on Education, Outreach and Engagement with an introduction by President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

A replay of the President's Task Force on Education, Outreach and Engagement livestream entitled: Race and Storytelling: Asian American Voices. Hosted by Jeff Yang and featuring Clyde Kusatsu, Christina Chang, Juju Chang, Parvesh Cheena, Hudson Yang and Casting Director Leslie Woo. Introduced by President Gabrielle Carteris, and National Executive Director David White.

In honor of Labor Day we discuss the past, present and future of the labor movement with author and reporter Steven Greenhouse. A replay of 'The State of Unions' with a new introduction by Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

A spirited conversation about voting and equality in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment. This PTEOE livestream was moderated by LaMonica Peters and featured actors Tichina Arnold, Brenda Song and Bella Thorne along with Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, Liz Schuler and Organizing Director of Rock the Vote, Jasmine Jones.

In this episode, Carolyn DeWitt, President and Executive Director of Rock the Vote and Myrna Pérez, Director of the Voting Rights and Elections program at the Brennan Center for Justice join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White for a conversation about voting rights.

Featuring key segments from the PTEOE livestream entitled: Performers with Disabilities: Inclusion, Authenticity and Allyship. Hosted by Camryn Manheim, with actors Christine Bruno, Ryan Haddad, Anita Hollander, Nic Novicki, Lauren Ridloff and Marilee Talkington, and casting director Russell Boast. Introduced by Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

An informed look at Latino representation in the entertainment and media industry, the panel, moderated by journalist Amanda Salas includes actors Dan Bucatinsky, Gina Torres, Nicholas Gonzalez, actor-showrunner Gloria Calderon Kellett, casting director Carla Hool and producer Jolene Rodriguez. Introduced by your hosts, Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

Whether you want to build an audience, land more roles or just flex your creative muscle in new ways, social media can help. Actor Shannon Woodward and industry executive Phil Ranta share their insights with our hosts, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

A replay of President Gabrielle Carteris' interview of Robert De Niro after he received SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award. This podcast version of the Actor-to-Actor interview series was recorded in February of 2020 and includes a new introduction by Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

We continue to shine a light on the need for authentic Native American stories. Moderated by DeLanna Studi, with fellow actors Kimberly Guerrero, Amber Midthunder, Kalani Queypo and Glenn Stanton along with casting director Rene Haynes. Introduced by your hosts, Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

A replay of President Gabrielle Carteris' interview with the legendary performer and SAG Life Achievement honoree Alan Alda. In this podcast version of SAG-AFTRA's long-running Actor-to-Actor interview series they talk about Alan's career, improving communication and his advocacy for gender equality.

Spend some quality time with Riz Ahmed, the first South Asian to win a Best Actor Emmy and now a lead performer in the powerful new film "Sound of Metal." Join hosts Gabrielle Carteris and David White as they get to know the actor, musical artist and activist.

Thanks to COVID-19, the audition process may be changed forever. David Dean Bottrell (Modern Family, The Blacklist) joins us to offer insightful tips on how actors can make the most of an audition, whether self-taped or in the room. Edited from a PTEOE livestream with an introduction by hosts Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

As the first Black president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Cheryl Boone Isaacs is a pioneering force in the entertainment industry. She sits down to share her fascinating life story with filmmaker Reginald Hudlin. The interview was co-sponsored by ICON MANN and includes a new introduction by David White.

Guests Janice Pendarvis and Carlos Ricketts Jr. are two of the most successful session singers working today. In recognition of Black History Month, they join hosts Gabrielle Carteris and David White to talk about their careers, the challenges facing singers today and the progress made in compensating professional singers for their work.

Our hosts take us on an audio journey through the 3rd Annual Labor Innovation and Technology Summit, co-sponsored by SAG-AFTRA and the AFL-CIO. Featuring excerpts from esteemed experts and union leaders, including Tristan Harris, Liz Shuler, Jeff Cole and many more. Hosted by President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

Meet one of the most recognized Indigenous actors in the world. Tantoo's 50 years of acting and activism includes iconic roles in Dances with Wolves and, most recently, Stumptown. She talks with SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White about her life and career.

Get the scoop on this year's "very different" show with Executive Producer Kathy Connell and Chair of the SAG Awards Committee JoBeth Williams. SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White interview the folks with all the inside details.

Visit with Alexandra Grey and Ian Harvie, two performers who have overcome prejudice and risen to prominence while raising awareness of the trans community. An insightful conversation guided by hosts President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

Meet California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, a champion for the labor movement and sponsor of the FAIR Act. FAIR stands for Free Artists from Industry Restrictions and it would prevent production companies and record labels from holding artists off the market, unpaid, for extended periods of time. Hosted by Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

Madison is only nine years old, but in that short time she has established herself as a singer and an actor. Nicknamed the "Anthem Girl" for singing at sporting events, she also plays young Selena in Netflix's Selena: The Series. Hang out with your hosts, Gabrielle Carteris and David White, as they get to know this inspiring young performer.

Highlights from SAG-AFTRA's Stop the Hate Week, a virtual event aimed at addressing and combating discrimination and intolerance in the entertainment and media industries. Our hosts, President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White, share clips from SAG-AFTRA members Olivia Munn, Brian Tee and many more.

Dr. Knatokie Ford is a true hero for girls. Serving as a STEM advisor to SeeHer and many leading entertainment companies, Ford advocates for positive female roles in advertising and media. Hear her inspiring story with our hosts, Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

Chris Shiflett got his big break in 1999 when he joined legendary rock band, the Foo Fighters. What fans both young and old may not know is that he's a staunch supporter of unions. Hosts Gabrielle Carteris and David White dig into Chris' influences, his early career, his big break and his support for the labor movement.

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris welcomes her new co-host on the podcast, SAG-AFTRA's new National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. Gabrielle turns the tables on her co-host and asks him about his background, his past work at the union and his vision for the future.

Actors and disability advocates, Eileen Grubba and Danny Woodburn, discuss the challenges people with disabilities still face in the entertainment industry, as well as the gains they have made in recent years. Hosts Gabrielle Carteris and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland also talk to our guests about what Disability Pride Month means to them.

As we look to a post-pandemic future, what does that mean for the audition process? Guest Kim Williams is vice president of casting at Disney Television Studios and the new president of the Casting Society of America. She speaks to hosts Gabrielle Carteris and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland about what performers can expect and offers tips on nailing your next audition.

Last month, SAG-AFTRA and its industry partners updated the COVID-19 safety protocols. Hosts Gabrielle Carteris and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland discuss which policies are new and which remain the same. They also address some of the questions and concerns they're hearing from members.

For years, music creators have struggled to receive fair compensation for their work. But the bipartisan American Music Fairness Act seeks to remedy this. New York Congressman and Chairman of the musicFIRST coalition Joe Crowley and SAG-AFTRA General Counsel Jeffrey Bennett join hosts Gabrielle Carteris and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland to discuss the bill, the challenges it faces, and why this time might be different.

For those in entertainment, you've likely heard "no" more than once during your career. But it doesn't have to be a negative experience. In this replay of a recent PTEOE presentation, Christopher D. Bloodworth, national director of The Career Center at The Actors Fund, offers helpful insights on how to handle rejection.