STEVEN KRUEGER: Embodying Coach Ben Scott on Yellowjackets
In this episode, Yellowjackets and The Originals actor Steven Krueger takes us on the unexpected journey from aspiring lawyer to full-time actor and, more recently, director. He opens up about the turning point when he realized he didn’t want to be a lawyer — he wanted to be James Spader on Boston Legal — and how a brutally honest producer’s advice shifted his mindset from “dabbling” in acting to making it a serious pursuit. Krueger gets candid about the value of life experience and education in shaping his craft, and how he built his career brick by brick — including the multiple rounds of auditions it took to land his breakout role on The Originals. Steven shares hilarious and humbling audition stories, like bombing a Percy Jackson read with a full-blown Cyclops voice, and lessons learned about navigating an industry that’s equal parts craft, luck, and timing. He also dives into his evolution as an artist, from feeling creatively stagnant on long-running shows to pushing himself into directing his first short film. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Steven Krueger right here. CREDITS: Yellowjackets Goosebumps Good Trouble The Originals Pretty Little Liars Roswell, New Mexico NCIS Hawaii Five-O GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Steven Krueger, Actor THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88) THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Audience Audition Stories
Get ready for the first-ever Audience Audition Tales on That One Audition! Host Alyshia kicks off this brand-new series, handing the mic to the real MVPs — the listeners. This week’s spotlight features Christy St. John, who lands a Netflix Christmas movie with an audition that took a wildly unexpected turn, and Adena Artale, who proves that even a Zoom disaster can turn into a win. Packed with laughs, lessons, and a reminder that the audition grind is all about mindset, this episode is your backstage pass to the real stories that keep us all going. 💪 Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88) THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri
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JON BEAVERS: Stealing Like an Artist, Acting like a Pro in Paradise
In today's episode actor Jon Beavers takes us through his unconventional journey, building a career without formal training, learning by doing, and soaking up knowledge on set. Jon talks about his breakout on Nickelodeon’s The Fresh Beat Band, a gig that turned into a rockstar-like tour, and how it became paid training in front of the camera. From there, Jon shares the tough-love casting feedback that changed everything, his years of technical training, and how key roles in The Long Road Home, Animal Kingdom, and Bel-Air gave him the reps to evolve and break industry molds. Jon also reflects on working with legends like Sterling K. Brown and Julianne Moore on Paradise, and his recent turn as Junior Sykes in Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga. He shares his audition process for Paradise that was so good, the creator Dan Fogelman tweeted about it. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jon Beavers right here. CREDITS: Paradise Horizon: An American Saga Sugar Mayor of Kingstown Animal Kingdom Licorice Pizza Bel-Air The Long Road Home Liza on Demand Chicago P.D. 9-1-1: Lone Star Unbelievable Gotham The Fresh Beat Band GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Jon Beavers, Actor, Producer THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88) THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Navigating Transitional Phases in the Acting Industry: Mindsets, Strategies, and Community
🎭 In this episode, Alyshia and Anna LaMadrid (co-founders of The Bridge for Actors)shares insights and practical advice for actors navigating the current transitional phase in the entertainment industry. They address the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, understanding industry corrections, and leveraging community support. The episode emphasizes the need for actors to diversify their skills, create their own opportunities, and engage in continuous practice. 🎟 Join #SelfTapeMay and elevate your tapes in community: https://www.thebridgeforactors.com/courses/self-tape-may-2025 💪 Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. 🔗 Connect with That One Audition: SELF-TAPE MAY: Starts May 1st - $88 THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher 🌈 Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney CREDITS: Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Alyshia Ochse WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu
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CHRISTINE TREMARCO: The Magic of Making 'Adolescence'
In this incredibly insightful episode, Alyshia chats with the exceptionally talented Christine Tremarco, an actress with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We dive into her remarkable career—from her early discovery in a school play at the age of 14 in Liverpool, which unexpectedly led to her first professional role in Australia, to most recently being offered her latest role in Netflix's #1 streaming series the four-part drama Adolescence. Christine shares fascinating details about the unique and intense one-take filming process of Adolescence, her preparation for such a demanding project, and the deep connection she shares with her co-star and creator Stephen Graham, rooted in their lifelong friendship. Beyond Adolescence, we explore Christine's perspective on navigating the unpredictable nature of an acting career, including the challenges of unemployment and the often-overlooked task of handling press. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Christine Tremarco right here. CREDITS: Adolescence Emmerdale Farm The Responder Safe House Wolfe Kidnapped The Gathering The Window Casualty Good Cop GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Christine Tremarco, Actress THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88) THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri
Film/Television Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Alyshia Ochse hosts an honest, humorous and inspirational podcast with your favorite on-screen storytellers and Hollywood influencers who reveal their most life changing audition tales as well as the survival skills they've collected along the way.