Hollywood Close-Up
Hollywood Close-up, hosted by two actors Natalie Lipka and Wayne Frazier focuses on creating your own career in the entertainment industry. On the show, Natalie and Wayne discuss the latest in the entertainment world, how to be proactive, well-rounded actors and how they don't wait for the phone to ring. Each episode will feature a close-up interview with one of Hollywood's finest working actors, directors, producers, writers and all the industry professionals in between.
Episodes
Natalie and Wayne premiere Hollywood Close-Up's brand new theme song. Faruq Tauheed ("The Noise", "BattleBots") joins them for the end of the year Holiday episode.
Featuring Music – Leah Finkelstein and Heidi-Marie Ferren
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Natalie and Wayne celebrate Halloween with their new stage mama, Maw Kitty. They share new sketches and talk to the stars of BYUtv's "Extinct" Yorke G. Fryer and Chad Michael Collins.
Featuring Music – Dave Smith and Garry Corman with the OC9 Music Group
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Natalie and Wayne share what's on the horizon for Hollywood Close-Up. Filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill (Nation's Fire, Lazarus: Apocalypse) joins them to talk about going from VHS editing to directing an Academy Award nominee.
Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson with the OC9 Music Group
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With 200 episodes in the books, who better to celebrate with than the hilarious Steve Tom!
Featuring Music –
LaFemme Niketta
Slant
Heidi-Marie Ferren
Natalie and Wayne talk via phone call with two time Emmy award winning director Noel Quinones about his documentary film Uno A Uno. Stand-up comedian Stacey Taylor joins them live to talk about making life changes and the Straight Jacket Comedy Tour.
Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson with the OC9 Music Group
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Natalie and Wayne share different ways to help in the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Actress and author Jenna Fischer ("The Office", Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story) joins them in-studio to talk about her new book "The Actors Life: A Survival Guide".
Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson with the OC9 Music Group
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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/msjennafischer
Natalie and Wayne remember the comedy genius Jerry Lewis. Actress and model Tess Broussard (Comedy Central's "Kroll Show") talks about her charitable work and being a good role model for her daughter.
Natalie and Wayne are featured in Backstage AGAIN! S.J. Mendelson AKA Maw Kitty gives them a behind the scenes look at being a contestant on "America's Got Talent", shares her love for Simon Cowell and talks about being cast in a pilot for Netflix.
Featuring Music – Florence Hartigan
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Natalie and Wayne offer the SAG-AFTRA National Presidential Candidates an unbiased environment to discuss the issues at hand.
Featuring Music – Florence Hartigan
Natalie and Wayne review the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical contract vote. International actress Bai Ling ("Entourage", Red Corner) chats about the long casting process and truly being in the moment on set.
Featuring Music – Florence Hartigan
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Natalie and Wayne speak fondly of the late Sam Shepard. Former Miss Black USA, musician and author Ezina spills the "fries" on multitasking in the business.
Featuring Music – Aliyah Moulden
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Natalie goes to live theatre while Wayne goes to a movie theater. Actress, comedienne and writer Christina Marie Leonard ("Loch Ness", The Hidden Rebels Podcast) drops by to talk about how Pocahontas and Princess Leia influenced her career in entertainment.
Featuring Music – Aliyah Moulden
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Natalie and Wayne get a call from past guest James Chalke with some exciting news. Singer and actress Aliyah Moulden (Netflix's Anastasia) joins them to chat about her experience working with coach Blake Shelton on NBC's "The Voice" and tells them about her early birthday gift.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIYAHMOULDEN
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It's the Natalie and Wayne are back from summer hiatus episode. Actor, writer, producer and U.S. Veteran Vincent "Rocco" Vargas (Not a War Story, "Sons Of Anarchy: Mayans MC") calls from Las Vegas to talk about making a film on a low budget and working with Kurt Sutter.
Guest Links
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TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereal_Rocco
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vincentRoccoVargas
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It's almost break time with Natalie and Wayne. Husband and wife team Cliff and Bev Nelson talk about their journey from writing their first song on the road to creating music with the OC9 Music Group.
Guest Links
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FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/oc9musicgroup
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It's the best of the Tony Awards talk with Natalie and Wayne. Playwright, actor and teacher Jack Fry (They Call Me Mister Fry) channels Einstein! and chats about finding the right storyteller to direct your work.
Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson
Guest Links
WEBSITE: http://www.einsteintheplay.com
WEBSITE: http://theycallmemisterfry.com
Natalie and Wayne chat about covering the red carpet at the AA4K Studios Student Short Film Premiere. Actress Mischa McCortney (Dropouts Comedy) joins them to talk about writing sketches with the one you love and how stand-up comedy can be therapeutic.
Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson
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WEBSITE: http://www.mischamccortney.com
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/themishkamouse
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Natalie and Wayne contemplate the the age old question – Is it appropriate to wear white before Memorial Day? Actress Caitlin O'Connor (American Satan and Glass Jaw) joins them to chat about hosting the upcoming Maxim Hot 100 List Party and shares her secrets to a successful beach photoshoot.
Featuring Music – No Small Children
Guest Links
WEBSITE: http://caitlinoconnor.me
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/caitlin_oconnor
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Natalie and Wayne recap their favorite moments from the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Producer Jenn Page chats about being an independent film director and her upcoming passion project Playing with Beethoven.
Featuring Music – No Small Children
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WEBSITE: http://jennpage.com
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thejennpage
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Playing with Beethoven
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Natalie and Wayne give tips for that last minute audition. Filmmaker Jason Raphael returns via phone to share updates on his film A New Beginning and his new comedy project.
Featuring Music – Slant
Guest Links
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ANewBeginningFilm
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3583636
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