Thanks For Coming In

Thanks For Coming In

Thanks For Coming In is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by actor/director Jillian Clare. Each episode features a new guest who shares their journey as an actor and one or two memorable audition stories.

Episodes

August 22, 2024 38 mins
Grace Patterson talks growing up making shorts, her new book, using your skillset to your advantage, and the time she used vapor rub in an audition!  About Grace: Grace Patterson caught the acting bug at nine in a school theater production. Trained with the Children's Theater of Dallas, she later developed a passion for on-screen acting. Her memoir, Am I Perfect Yet?: Finding Fullness in My Authentic Self, released earlier this yea...
Mark as Played
Roberta Bassin talks her breakout role in "Barfly", following your passion, her new show "Presumed Innocent", and shares several audition stories! About Roberta: Roberta E. Bassin is a professional actress and author, known for her compelling portrayals of an array of interesting characters in film, TV, and stage. She starred in the film classic "Barfly" opposite Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway, directed by Barbet Schroeder, and app...
Mark as Played
July 25, 2024 39 mins
Lara Wolf talks her new show "Those About to Die", her journey to New York, and the time she burned herself before an audition! About Lara: Lara Wolf is a multilingual actress with an international edge: she was born in Tehran, raised in Zurich, and now lives as a naturalized New Yorker in Brooklyn. She studied Psychology at the Univerisity of Zurich, and simultaneously worked as a television host and fitness model for StarTV, befo...
Mark as Played
July 11, 2024 44 mins
Jillian Reeves talks her new film "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot", seeking adventure, and how she almost wasn't a part of her new film! About Jillian: Jillian Reeves embodies the essence of Hollywood's creative spirit, with a repertoire that spans acting, advocacy, and filmmaking. From a memorable debut in BET's groundbreaking "Let's Talk", series regular on TVOne's "Media", international debut in "L'Amore All' Improvvis...
Mark as Played
June 27, 2024 28 mins
Peder Lindell talks "Descendants: The Rise of Red", becoming a pilot, and that time his height made him lose a role! About Peder: American actor and overall thrill seeker Peder Lindell has had a stunning rise in the entertainment industry that has continued to collect momentum. This actor/aviator/daredevil launched into the professional world of entertainment at just eleven years old, starring as Billy Ray in the Jungle Theater's p...
Mark as Played
June 13, 2024 45 mins
Mike Markoff talks his new film "Hit Man", how traveling the world helped him find his voice, and the time he auditioned for Tommy Wiseau! About Mike: Mike Markoff is a classically trained actor that began his career in the Chicago theater scene as a child- where he studied at Second City and The Chicago Shakespeare Theater. He later took to New York where he trained under legendary acting coach Anthony Abeson- shortly thereafter, ...
Mark as Played
May 23, 2024 46 mins
Hymnson Chan talks his extensive stunt work, improvising with Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and the time he threw himself in a wall during an audition! About Hymnson: Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Hymnson Chan's journey began in a city known for its rugged beauty and diverse culture. However, his formative years were spent in Quincy, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, where he navigated the challenges of growing u...
Mark as Played
April 11, 2024 33 mins
Gina Su talks the joy of dubbing, her film "Autopilot", and shares a shocking story from a workshop! About Gina: Gina just launched her sci-fi fantasy short "Autopilot." The film follows a lone pilot on a homebound space vessel who finds herself trapped in a waking nightmare when her holographic "virtual companion" begins to defy his own programming. Gina stars in the film and is directed and written by Jennifer Zhang. Gina and Jen...
Mark as Played
March 28, 2024 32 mins
Loren Escandón talks her new film "Shirley", working on the film "Give Me an A", and the time she almost booked a horror film! About Loren: Loren Escandón, an award-winning Afro-Latina actress and filmmaker, has made a significant impact in both the world of acting and directing. Hailing from Cali, Colombia, Loren's artistic journey began with ballet, igniting her passion for storytelling and acting. After completing her degree in ...
Mark as Played
March 14, 2024 37 mins
Ben Palacios talks playing Lyle in "Lyle Lyle Crocodile", his new show "Palm Royale", and the time he auditioned for "Magic Mike" on Broadway! About Ben: Born in Maryland, Ben eventually traveled around the east coast and eventually landed in Switzerland for high school. During hisfreshman year at Vassar College Ben caught the acting bug when an upperclassman saw him in a musical and offered him the lead in his web series. While th...
Mark as Played
February 29, 2024 30 mins
Nina Bergman talks moving to New York as a teenager, her new movie "Cold Meat", and the time she went to an audition in the complete opposite wardrobe! Follow the show on social media!          Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/          Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast          Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/           Patreon: patreon.com/thanksforcomingin YouTube: https:/...
Mark as Played
February 15, 2024 40 mins
Ashley Dulaney talks taking a leap of faith, her new movie "A Taste of Love", and the time she took control of the room! (There's also a lot of Taylor Swift talk!) About Ashley: Growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi, Ashley knew she was destined to be in front of the camera and took to acting at a very young age while in preschool. Ever since her first role as a caterpillar in a local school production, she caught the acting bug and d...
Mark as Played
January 25, 2024 43 mins
Catherine Lidstone talks getting involved in the union, working on "The Chosen", her new film "Forty-Seven Days with Jesus", and the time she froze in an audition! About Catherine: Catherine Lidstone is an award-winning Actor, Singer-Songwriter and elected SAG-AFTRA union leader from New England. She plays Mary of Bethany in CW’s “The Chosen” and received acclaim for her breakout role opposite Kelsey Grammer in “Proven Innocent” (F...
Mark as Played
January 11, 2024 62 mins
Shaan Sharma talks union service, being a part of "The Chosen", and the time he missed saying yes! About Shaan: Shaan Sharma is a working actor, SAG-AFTRA union leader, acting educator, writer, and former top casting session director. Shaan is currently acting on the international hit TV show "The Chosen" playing Shmuel (thechosen.tv), Founder of The Storytellers Conservatory, an on-camera acting studio (storytellersconservatory.co...
Mark as Played
December 14, 2023 39 mins
Jonathan Stoddard talks how we went from physics to the culinary world to acting, creating your own future, and the time he had to fly to Atlanta three times for an audition! Follow the show on social media!          Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/          Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast          Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/           Patreon: patreon.com/thanksforcom...
Mark as Played
December 7, 2023 45 mins
Daniel Augustin talks life-long friendships through music, working on Rap "Shi!t", and being your own advocate! About Daniel: Daniel is a Haitian American actor, director, writer, and musician born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His entertainment journey started with his discovery and passion for music at his parents church. He was a natural, frequenting the control room, where he learned to manage the soundboard and record audio. By...
Mark as Played
November 30, 2023 29 mins
Karen Cliche talks filming "Thanksgiving", taking a break from acting, and the time a casting director helped her get a second chance! Follow the show on social media!          Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/          Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast          Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/           Patreon: patreon.com/thanksforcomingin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...
Mark as Played
In this special episode, we talk what it's like being a strike captain, maintaining mental health during a strike, getting involved in your union, and reflect on the power of community!  Follow the show on social media!          Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/          Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast          Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/           Patreon: patreon.com/...
Mark as Played
July 12, 2023 35 mins
Victor Lau talks starting his career as a dancer, transitioning to acting, living out his Glee dreams, and his new film Joy Ride! About Victor: Victor Lau is a professional dancer, competitive choreographer and aspiring actor. He started his performance training at age 12, immersing himself in street dance culture. He has shared stages across the globe with some of the world’s best dancers and has danced behind artists such as Asha...
Mark as Played
June 29, 2023 35 mins
Chris Mulkey talks "Twin Peaks", hitting his stride, releasing new music, and that time speaking his mind in the room booked him the role! About Chris: Chris Mulkey has enjoyed a long and diverse acting career in both film and television. His favorite projects include Rambo First Blood, Captain Phillips, On the Basis of Sex, Whiplash and John Gotti Story. Television projects: Castle Rock, Twin Peaks, Boardwalk Empire, Any Day Now, ...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.

    2. Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

    3. Crime Junkie

    If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.

    4. The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    5. Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.