Show overview
Casting Actors Cast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 209 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 18 min and 24 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Jeffrey Dreisbach.
From the publisher
Welcome to ”CASTING ACTORS CAST ” the podcast with an inside look at acting as a profession from master teacher and casting director, Jeffrey Dreisbach, a casting partner for McCorkle Casting Ltd in New York City. This podcast is for talent wanting to know more about casting, acting and the business of show!
Latest Episodes
View all 209 episodesYou're Not Being Graded Anymore
You're Not Playing Emotion-You're Trying to Get Something
THE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing
The Secret Rhythm of Great Acting
Stop Trying to Feel Something
Why Actor Training Doesn't Always Get You Cast
Audition Sides are not the Script
Your Brand Without Buzz Words
Your Demo is Costing You Work!
Why You Didn't Book
Adjustments are Not Criticisms
Stop Apologizing
Ep 412The First 15 Seconds Decide Everything
Actors: here’s casting insights from Casting Actors Cast with casting director Jeff Dreisbach: "Let me tell you something that might sound unfair—but it’s true. Casting starts forming impressions within the first 15 seconds of watching you. And no, it’s not about talent or perfection. It’s about presence. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really happening before your first line, why rushing reads as nerves, and how one small shift can instantly make casting lean forward instead of pull back. If you’ve ever wondered why some actors feel watchable the moment they appear—this is the conversation you’ve been missing." For more acting and audition advice, subscribe to the channel. Full podcast episodes available weekly. #acting #actors #auditions #selftape #castingdirector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 411When Nothing's Happening
Today we’re talking about something every actor experiences but almost no one talks about honestly enough. The slow period. The quiet stretch. The stretch where nothing seems to be happening. Today’s episode is called Your Acting Momentum Plan: Moving Forward When Nothing Seems to Be Happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 410Real Beats Perfect
Today we’re talking about a subject that sits right at the heart of what makes performances compelling, memorable, and bookable. Today’s episode is called Acting for Humans: Why Authenticity Beats Technique Every Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 409The Self-Tape Trap
Today we are diving into one of the most important audition skills in today’s industry. Self-tapes. Specifically, we’re talking about something most actors never realize they’re doing wrong. Today’s episode is called The Self-Tape Trap: Are Your Choices Helping or Hurting You? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 408The Overthinking Trap
Today we are talking about something that quietly sabotages more auditions than lack of talent, lack of training, or lack of experience combined. Overthinking. Yes. The invisible career killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 407The Actor Everyone Hires
Today’s episode is called: How to Be the Actor Everyone Wants to Work With. Notice I didn’t say “best actor.” I didn’t say “most talented actor.” I didn’t say “most trained actor.” Find out it you are one of these actors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 406The Best Secrets of very Successful Actor
Today’s episode is called: “The Best Secrets of Every Successful Actor.” And I want to start by disappointing you — just a little. There is no secret handshake. No magic agent. No single audition that changes everything. But there are patterns. And after decades of watching actors succeed, stall, disappear, return, rebuild, and thrive — I can tell you this: Successful actors don’t do different things. They do the same things — consistently. Let’s talk about those things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 405Best Methods to Uncover Your Brand
Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast — the podcast for actors, from a casting director, who wants to help you stop fighting the word brand and start using it intelligently. Today’s episode is called: “Best Methods to Uncover Your Brand.” And let me start by clearing something up immediately: Your brand is not: A Costume A Headshot Outfit A Personality you perform Your brand is simply this: The clearest pattern of how others experience you. That’s it. And once you understand that, the fear drops away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices