Tipsy Casting

The sun is finally shining in both LA and London, and we’re celebrating with a laid-back, fun-filled episode of Tipsy Casting! We answer your burning IG questions, Jenn shares her favorite bar discoveries in London, and Jessica drops a juicy teaser about an upcoming casting announcement. Plus, we chat visas and immigration (London edition), and plug the Happy Hour Jessica is hosting at Inkwell Tavern. Grab a drink and join us—it’s ...

This week on Tipsy Casting, Jenn breaks down her experience producing her first short film with her friend and producing partner, Aletha. She talks all about how things get going and problem solving along the way as well as some of the more tedious and ridiculous things she encountered. Will she produce again??

Jess talks about some of her experiences with difficult on set projects and a particularly difficult actress. She also dive...

In this episode of Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn sit down with couple curators and professional matchmakers Lauren Rosenberg and Jaydi Samuels Kuba — the dynamic duo behind LJMatchmaking and affectionately known as the “Love Agents of Hollywood.”

Tune in to hear how Lauren and Jaydi each got their start in the entertainment industry, what inspired them to team up and turn their matchmaking talents into a thriving business, and how th...

Today we have a wonderful guest whose career spans the gamut of amazing theatre, television and film.

Joe first started in the industry doing an apprenticeship and worked his first professional job at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In 2015, he made his Broadway debut as Bait Boy in Airline Highway. That same year, he played Earl Hunterson in the American Repertory Theater production of Waitress. Two years later, Tippett played ...

This week on Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn dive into the latest industry buzz, from Rob Lowe’s viral clip to Governor Gavin Newsom’s podcast and California’s push to keep productions in LA. They break down the impact of the Stay in LA campaign and the record-breaking 51 films granted incentives. Plus, Jess reflects on her 20-year high school reunion, and then they dive into answering questions from their IG Q&A. With a dash of p...

Grab a drink and join us this week for our newest installment of the Modern Class of Casting Visionaries with the amazing Casting Director, Finnian Tweed!

Finnian Tweed is a Casting Director specialising in film and TV with 14 years of industry experience. In 2020 he set up Finnian Tweed Casting. Finnian has extensive experience working on American & UK/EU based projects. Recent credits include the action film DEN OF THIEVES...

Producer Whitney Davis joins the conversation to share insights into her career journey and the evolving landscape of Hollywood. As Vice President of Development & Production at Anthony Hemingway Productions, Davis discusses her work on projects like MIKE (Hulu), True Lies (CBS), and the L.A. Law pilot (ABC), as well as her role in identifying compelling IP and fostering new creative talent.

The discussion also explores Davis’s ...

Today we have an absolutely killer guest—pun fully intended, given his impressive track record in horror and beyond.

You’ve seen him in Smile, Jennifer’s Body, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Scream—but Kyle Gallner is so much more than a horror genre staple. He’s a true chameleon, seamlessly moving between indie darlings, blockbuster hits, and some of the most compelling performances on screen. Whether he’s playing the brooding out...

This week on Tipsy Casting, we break down The Pitt’s unique salary structure—what sets it apart, how it affects talent, and its potential impact on the industry. We also answer all the questions submitted via Instagram, covering everything from casting insights to behind-the-scenes industry secrets. Plus, we’re joined by one of our listeners, Esther Jolee, who won our holiday giveaway last year to be our special guest. She shares h...

Join us this week for our latest installment of the Modern Class of Casting Visionaries with the fabulous Casting Director, Neely Eisenstein!

Over the past 10 years, Neely has cast nearly 30 films including the coming-of-age movie, SNACK SHACK written and directed by Adam Rehmeier, rom-com PLUS ONE starting Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine, and the Sundance favorite, EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE starring Zac Efron. 

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Today, Jess & Jenn sit down with the brilliant and versatile Kai Wu, a writer and producer whose storytelling has shaped some of the most captivating genre series on television. From Hannibal to The Flash, Carnival Row, Paper Girls, and American Born Chinese, Kai has built a career bringing rich, character-driven worlds to life. She also created The Ghost Bride for Netflix and recently earned a WGA Award nomination for her work...

LAMORNE MORRIS is an Emmy inning actor best known for playing the hilarious role of Winston Bishop in the sitcom New Girl on Fox. Just this past year he joined the next level of actors when he won his Emmy for playing the role of “Witt” on the most recent season of Fargo. His other credits include SATURDAY NIGHT, WOKE (Hulu), CALL ME KAT, VALLEY OF THE BOOM (National Geographic), GAME NIGHT, JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL.

Along with his f...

Jess and Jenn take the pulse of the industry and unpack the current landscape post-strikes, post-wildfires, and mid-Hollywood hustle. Then, they dive headfirst into the pop culture drama everyone’s talking about—yes, we mean that Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni situation. Plus, they take another run at your burning Instagram Q&A submissions—because you asked, and they are answering!

Grab a drink and join us for another un...

Join us as our popular series of highlighting the Modern Class of Casting Visionaries returns with the amazing UK Casting Director, Olivia Grant!

Olivia’s recent co-casting credits alongside Lucy Bevan include ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’, ‘Joy’, ‘Here’, ‘Lee’, ‘Masters of the Air’ and ‘What’s Love Got To Do With it?’. Her associate credits include ’The Batman’, ‘Barbie’ & ’The Dig’. Olivia worked as a Cast PA prior to w...

In this insightful episode, Janelle Ault, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and actor, shares her expertise on emotional well-being in the wake of trauma and in the entertainment industry. She begins by discussing how processing traumatic events, like wildfires, differs for everyone, emphasizing that emotional responses are non-linear and should be validated without judgment. Janelle also touches on the concept of pri...

Jessica and Jenn send all their love and prayers out to everyone Los Angeles affected by the fires this week. Resources to help out those impacted are listed below.

This week we welcome back the wonderful, Joe Towne! Joe is a Los Angeles based performer, award-winning writer, director, and teacher.

As the CEO and Co-Founder of The Performer's Mindset, Joe works with performers to elevate their craft, with corporate professionals ...

Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! In our first show of the year, Jess and Jenn kick off Season 3 with a heartfelt and insightful chat. We’re diving into all the holiday happenings, sharing highlights from our recent international travels, and reflecting on how those experiences have shaped our outlook. As we step into a brand-new year, we open up about our aspirations, how we’re navigating uncertainty, and the best ways to channel ene...

Jess and Jenn cover the gamut, answering questions from listeners, sharing anecdotes and how important it is for actors to know what kind of reputations their reps have and so much more! As well as teasing some exciting things to come for their season 3!

We just want to say thank you so much for your continued support, we DO NOT take it for granted and we hope we get to continue to grow with you! Be sure to share, like and subscr...

Join us for another fantastic episode featuring the wonderful Casting Director, Sunny Boling Kennedy!

Before we get into our interview with Sunny we go over our 12 Days of Giveaway details along with a reminder to mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual London meetup on December 7th!

Sunday Boling Kennedy is an award-winning casting director and partner at Morman Boling Casting. She began her career at 20th Century Fox as an assis...