Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry

Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry

Join actress and host Michelle Simone Miller and hear from the most interesting people in Entertainment, as well as the inside scoop on all of your favorite films and TV shows. Each week Michelle talks to Directors, Producers, Network Execs, Actors and more, to learn how they started, how they moved up, and any tips they've learned along the way. Mentors on the Mic is the place to find Mentorship without having to ask for it.

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October 26, 2026 • 12 mins
Live from two Red Carpets of the Hamptons International Film Festival 2026. In this episode, I’m joined by actor John Turturro and director Noah Segan for The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, where we talk about the physicality of John’s role and how he approached bringing the character to life. I also catch up with Jesse Eisenberg on the red carpet for The Debut, where he discusses his experiences in the theater an...
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Susannah Flood received a Tony nomination this season for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play, for her work starring in Liberation on Broadway. She reprised the role she originated Off-Broadway, where she received Drama Desk and New York Drama Critics Circle Awards as well as a Lortel Award nomination. The play also received the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Onscreen, she most recently delighted television ...
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Director Georgia Oakley brings a fresh take to Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. After their family loses its estate, the sisters navigate love, heartbreak and societal expectations while balancing reason and passion. Also starring Caitríona Balfe, George MacKay and Fiona Shaw, the film arrives in theaters October 16. Georgia Oakley (...
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Michelle sits down with Mackenzie Newcomb, founder of Bad Bitch Book Club, to talk about the Amazon adaptation of The Love Hypothesis and why the film worked so well for readers. They also dig into how Bad Bitch Book Club grew from a tiny Facebook group into a 50,000-member reading community with chapters, events, and retreats across North America. They discuss the business behind book clubs, what makes a romance adaptation succeed...
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Ponderosa had its World Premiere at Tribeca Festival 2026. It stars Alexis Bledel, Bill Camp and Jack Dylan Grazer. This is a video podcast you can watch on Spotify. Please read the Behind-the-Scenes recap on Substack! Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor Studio Pilates South Slope and Studio Pilates Cobble Hill! Check out the Intro offer here for Studio Pilates South Slope and the Intro Offer for Studio Pilates Cobble Hill. 6 ...
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The Revisionist had its World Premiere at Tribeca Festival 2026. It stars Alison Brie, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Sturridge, Andre Holland, Fiona and Sophia Robert, and more. Directed and Written by Alex Vlack. This is a video podcast. Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor Studio Pilates South Slope and Studio Pilates Cobble Hill! Check out the Intro offer here for Studio Pilates South Slope and the Intro Offer for Studio Pilates Cobble H...
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I had the pleasure of speaking with two more of the filmmakers of the 'Love Fictionally' Shorts film block at the 25th Anniversary season of the Tribeca Festival. This is part 2! The link to Part 1 is here. These films premiered at Tribeca on Friday, June 25th, with additional screenings on Saturday, June 13th at 8:30pm and Sunday, June 14th at 2:00pm. I moderated a Q&A after the screening on June 13th. The description f...
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ROB BURNETT is the writer/director of the feature film The Fundamentals of Caring, as well as a five-time Emmy Award-winning executive producer and head writer of The Late Show with David Letterman. In the course of his career he has received 34 Emmy nominations. Burnett began his career with David Letterman in 1985 as a 22-year-old intern.  In 1988 he joined the show’s writing staff, and at 29 became its...
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In Memoriam had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2026. It stars Marc Maron, Lily Gladstone, Sharon Stone, Judy Greer, Justin Long, Talia Ryder, and more. This is a video podcast. Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor Studio Pilates South Slope and Studio Pilates Cobble Hill! Check out the Intro offer here for Studio Pilates South Slope and the Intro Offer for Studio Pilates Cobble Hill. 6 classes for only $60!!! Synopsi...
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I had the pleasure of speaking with the filmmakers of the 'Competitive Edge' Shorts film block at the 25th Anniversary season of the Tribeca Festival. The description for this block is: These narrative shorts pack a punch as sports and performance take center stage. ISABEL LAMERS| Director & Writer of 'Kaya (ᜃᜌ)' Isabel Lamers is a Filipina-German actor, director, writer and producer based in Los Angeles. Shaped by her ...
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I had the pleasure of speaking with some of the filmmakers of the 'Love Fictionally' Shorts film block at the 25th Anniversary season of the Tribeca Festival. These films premiered at Tribeca on Friday, June 25th, with additional screenings on Saturday, June 13th at 8:30pm and Sunday, June 14th at 2:00pm. I moderated a Q&A after the screening on June 13th. The description for this block is: Take a humorous, heated and he...
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SWITCH had it's World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2026 in the Indie TV Narrative Showcase. Public 1 (Premiere) Screening - Sunday, June 7 at 8:30PM at Shorts Theater at Spring StudiosPublic 2 Screening - Monday, June 8 at 6:30PM at AMC 19th St. East 6 Public 3 Screening - Sunday, June 14 at 2:15 PM at AMC 19th St. East 6 Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor Studio Pilates South Slope and Studio Pilates Cobble Hill! Check ou...
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Iconoclast had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2026 on Tuesday, June 9th. Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor Studio Pilates South Slope and Studio Pilates Cobble Hill! Check out the Intro offer here for Studio Pilates South Slope and the Intro Offer for Studio Pilates Cobble Hill. 6 classes for only $60!!! Synopsis: Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent) writes, directs and stars in this tightly coiled psychological thril...
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Discover Lillian's inspiring journey from winning a $1 million pitch prize at the Tribeca Festival to creating a heartfelt film that resonates across cultures and emotions. In this episode, we explore filmmaking, storytelling, audience connection, and the power of authentic expression. Main Topics & Insights: Lilian's experience winning the Tribeca x AT&T Untold Stories award of $1 million and mentorship from Tribeca...
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Dive into the fascinating world of book-to-screen adaptations with host Michelle Miller and special guest Esther, exploring everything from casting choices to narrative changes that impact how we experience beloved series like Off Campus. Discover behind-the-scenes insights, fan reactions, and the future of adaptations in this lively discussion that fans and industry insiders won’t want to miss. Main Topics Covered: The ...
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Karlee Fomalont, CSA is an Artios Award winning Casting Director, 4-time Artios Award Nominee, and graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where her acting training made for a seamless transition into casting. She began her career at CBS Primetime NY and ABC Primetime NY before moving into independent casting. Karlee has worked with Rori Bergman for 10 years, film credits include: “A Complete Unknown” (Artios Award, B...
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This is a complete breakdown of everything you want to know about the Tribeca Festival, including approx 3 recommendations per category. June 3rd-14th Films Short Films Tribeca X Storytelling Summit Vulture  Talks Audio Games Feature Films: Happy Hours (with Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Mary-Louise Parker, Constance Wu) Written and Directed by Katie Holmes. Produced by Celine Rattray of Maven Screen Media, as well as...
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What started as a fluke has turned into a full-blown passion. After having her first baby, KELSIE RAE was devouring at least a romance novel a week. One day, she had an idea for a story of her own and—without telling her husband or family—she wrote her first book in just over a month. That story, later published as Taking the Chance, was the beginning of an unexpected author journey that’s now captured the hearts ...
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Ever thought about going to Book Con? Book Con is back after a 5 year hiatus and what better way to come out of our podcast hiatus than with an episode all about this large scale event. I was fortunate enough to get a press badge to cover the weekend, although I was only able to go to Day 1 because of a prior commitment. This episode covers the good, the bad, and the ugly from the longest lines imaginable to panels of your favorit...
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Clayton Farris is a Los Angeles–based actor and writer whose sharp comedic instincts and grounded performances have made him a standout across screen and digital platforms. He’s appeared in acclaimed series like American Crime Story: Impeachment, 9-1-1: Lone Star, The Morning Show, and NCIS, while also building a cult following online through his dry humor and deeply relatable sketches. He ...
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