Synopsis
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
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Ep123 - Armando DuBon Jr.
17/02/2016 Duration: 33minNatalie and Wayne recap the Grammys with a special call-in guest. Actor, writer and producer Armando DuBon Jr. (A Father's Journey, Teleious) joins them in studio to talk teamwork and what it means to be a consummate professional on set. Featuring Music – Maggie Szabo Featured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Info Guest Name: Armando DuBon Jr. Guest Links IMDB Guest Promo A FATHER'S JOURNEY: OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER
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Ep122 - Stacy Edwards
10/02/2016 Duration: 32minWayne celebrated a birthday and the Super Bowl commercials left Natalie and Wayne wanting more. Actress and teacher Stacy Edwards joins them to talk about the importance of listening, taking your scene partner in and how working on a Soap Opera is some of the best acting training. Featuring Music – Maggie Szabo Featured Link Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Info Guest Name: Stacy Edwards IMDB Guest Promo Stacy Edward's Advanced Scene Study Class
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Ep121 - Justin Foster
03/02/2016 Duration: 32minWayne and Natalie recap the SAG Awards. Comedian Justin Foster (Foster the Podcast) joins them to talk about being on the road, working out new material and his comedic intuition. Featuring Music – Maggie Szabo/a> Featured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Info Guest Name: Justin Foster Guest Links Website Guest Promo Foster the Podcast
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Ep120 - Dezmyre
27/01/2016 Duration: 30minNatalie and Wayne take a deep breath, close their eyes and talk about how meditation can be very eye opening. Actor, model and Keep It Real Acting's Spotlight of the Month Dezmyre joins them to talk about what to do in the audition room and the importance of support when following your dreams. Featuring Music – David Vines Featured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Info Guest Name: Dezmyre Guest Links Website Instagram Facebook
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Ep119 - Caitlin Barlow
20/01/2016 Duration: 30minWayne listens to some sound advice from Natalie. Actress and comedy writer Caitlin Barlow (TV Land's "Teachers") explains her process for creating a TV series and working with her best friends. Featuring Music – David VinesFeatured Links Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Info Guest Name: Caitlin Barlow Guest Links Website Instagram Twitter Guest Promo "Teachers" on TV Land
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Ep118 - Ali Levine
13/01/2016 Duration: 31minNatalie and Wayne debate their Golden Globe best and worst moments. They deliver a fond farewell to music icon, David Bowie. Celebrity stylist Ali Levine is back to chat about the amazing new looks and fashion from this year's start to the award season. Featuring Music – David Vines Featured Link #1: Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Info Guest Name: Ali Levine Guest Links Website Twitter https://www.facebook.com/AliLevineDesign Instagram Guest Promo Product 1: Ownzones Channel Product 2: Sterling Forever
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Ep117 - Kevin Farley
06/01/2016 Duration: 32minIt's the Happy 2016 Hollywood Close-Up episode. Natalie and Wayne sit down with Kevin Farley ("F is for Family," "The Waterboy") as he talks about stand-up comedy, doing voiceover work and heading to Nashville to continue his work on the CMT show "Sill the King." Featuring Music – David Vines Featured Link #1 Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Info Guest Name: Kevin Farley Web-Links Website Facebook Twitter
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Ep116 - Jessica Lynn Verdi
23/12/2015 Duration: 33minIt's the Holiday Party Episode! Wayne and Natalie celebrate with actor, director, improviser and a href="http://keepitrealacting.com" target="_blank">Keep it Real Acting's Spotlight of the Month Jessica Lynn Verdi. Featuring Music – Nick Darrow Check out past guest Guest Links Website: http://www.JessicaLynnVerdi.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicaverdi Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jessicalynnverdi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messicadirty/ Guest Promo The Improvised Generation…on Facebook Instagram Twitter
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Ep115 - Yuka Sano
16/12/2015 Duration: 30minNatalie and Wayne express their thoughts on the Golden Globe and SAG Award nominees. Actress Yuka Sano (Samurai Cop 2, The Nice Guy) joins them to chat sword fighting, working with Steve Buscemi and Japanese holiday traditions. Featuring Music – Dani Rey Featured Link: Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Website: https://www.yukasano.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actressyukasano Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/yukasanoactress
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Ep114 - Doris Guerrero
09/12/2015 Duration: 30minWayne and Natalie chat V.O. with Rena-Marie. Actress and producer Doris Guerrero ("Shameless", "Jane the Virgin") talks letting go, conquering your fears and the importance of being kind in this business. Featuring Music – Dani Rey Featured Link #1: Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Links Website: www.dorisguerrero.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/dorislguerrero Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorisacts/
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Ep113 - Dani Rey
02/12/2015 Duration: 33minNatalie and Wayne loosen their belts a notch as they talk Turkey. Singer/actress Dani Rey chats about her debut album Yo! and her love for comedy acting! Click here to get your dab on! Featured Link #1: Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Links Website: http://www.danireyofficial.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/danireyofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danireyofficial/
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Ep112 - Eric Satterberg
25/11/2015 Duration: 32minHollywood Close-Up shares what they are thankful for. Keep it Real Acting's Student Spotlight Eric Satterberg ("Castle", "Ray Donovan") joins Natalie and Wayne to talk about turkey day, commercial acting and headshots. Featuring Music – Dane Diamond Featured Link #1: Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Links Website: http://ericsatterberg.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericsatterberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/satterbomb
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Ep111 - Louis DeStefano
18/11/2015 Duration: 30minHollywood Close-Up takes a moment of silence to express their solidarity with France. Actor Louis DeStefano joins them in studio to chat about his first red carpet, being in the moment and building a career in the entertainment industry. Featuring Music – Dane Diamond Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Links Website: Louis DeStefano on IMDb Facebook: Like Louis DeStefano on Facebook
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Ep110 - Dane Diamond
11/11/2015 Duration: 34minNatalie gets all Jersey and flies into LA for an audition and Wayne discloses his non-disclosure about his Fallout 4 voiceover work. Special guest, music producer and songwriter Dane Diamond shares what it’s like to be a Weapon Factory for Ninjas! Featuring Music – Dane Diamond Featured Link #1: Check out past guest, Judy Kain's new book – I Booked It! The Commercial Actor's Handbook Guest Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danediamondofficial Instagram: https://instagram.com/danediamondofficial Guest Promo Product 1: Get The Weapon Factory for Ninjas "Strikes Again" on iTunes
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Ep109 - Rebecca Bloom
04/11/2015 Duration: 30minNatalie talks about smartphone battery myths and Wayne breaks out "The Boomstick". Actress Rebecca Bloom from The Peanuts Movie chats about her role as Marcie and juggling school, sports and her acting career. Featuring Music – Shevyn Roberts Guest Links Website: Rebecca Bloom on IMDb Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebeccabloom12 Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccabloom12
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Ep108 - Melissa Gomez
28/10/2015 Duration: 30minIt's the Happy Halloween episode, ooooaah scary! Actress Melissa Gomez (Reading Rainbow, Keep it Real Acting's Student Spotlight of the Month) joins them in studio and talks audition tips, crying on cue and running for president! Featuring Music – Shevyn Roberts Guest Links Instagram: https://instagram.com/melissamaygomez
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Ep107 - Gordon Firemark
21/10/2015 Duration: 30minNatalie sees Janet Jackson in concert and Wayne's back and guess what…he's talking Star Wars. Entertainment lawyer and podcaster Gordon Firemark joins them in studio for some juicy legal talk. Featuring Music – Shevyn Roberts Guest Links Website: http://firemark.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/gfiremark Guest Promo Product 1: Power Podcasting for Lawyers Product 2: Theatre Producer Academy
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Ep106 - Craig Horner & David Coffey
14/10/2015 Duration: 30minWayne booked a job and Natalie got locked in a room. Craig Horner and David Coffey of the band Ithaca join Natalie to talk about their musical process, the making of their "No Control" music video and how they got their name. Watch Ithaca's "No Control" Music Video featuring Natalie & Wayne Featured Link #1: www.theactorsphotolab.com Guest Links Website: http://www.ithacatheband.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllAboutIthaca, https://twitter.com/craig_horner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithacathebandLA YouTube: More Ithaca Videos
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Ep105 - Jason Hadley
07/10/2015 Duration: 31minMartians, virgins and rain? Oh, my! Wayne and Natalie chat with stand-up comic Jason Hadley (The Hollywood Rockin' Wrap Up & The Hadley Hour) and nothing is off limits! Featuring Music: Ithaca Featured Link: www.theactorsphotolab.com Guest Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedianJHadley, https://twitter.com/rockinwrapup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockinwrapup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RockinWrapUp
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Ep104 - Suzanne Schmidt
30/09/2015 Duration: 30minWayne gives "The Muppets" five out of five frog legs. Natalie tests Wayne and Rena-Marie's social media addictions. Keep it Real Acting's Student Spotlight of the Month Suzanne Schmidt (“Sons of Anarchy," "Days of Our Lives") joins them to talk about her web series, "Hey You, It's Me" and the importance of being prepared. Featuring Music: Ithaca Featured Link #1: www.theactorsphotolab.com Guest Links Website: http://www.heyyou-itsme.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/Schmidttime, https://twitter.com/heyyouitsmela