Pretend Worlds Real People

Troy Baker
 
“Never be the one they are waiting on.”
 
If you’ve had access to a game console or a television in the last twenty years, you’ve heard the limitless voice talents of this week’s guest. Troy Baker is a Voice Actor and Musician known for games like The Last of Us, Bioshock Infinite, and the Arkham game series. This episode ventures away from your traditional interview structure towards more of a study on the human condition and the many philosophies Troy has adopted/lived by throughout his career! We’re pretty jealous of his office setup too…
 
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
 
-The Meditations by Marcus Arelius
 

“Love what you do enough that you don’t care about success.”
 
If you’re a fan of stand up comedy or gut busting television shows, you’ve witnessed the immense talent of this week’s guest, Alice Wetterlund. With the drive and determination to be a performer at a young age, she found her footing during an Improv class after college. Through a combination of Open Mic Nights and Improv shows, Alice cut her teeth in comedy and quickly found commercial work. She chats with PWRP about paving her own career, embracing what you love, and keeping yourself grounded in the arts industry. You can catch her now as D’Arcy in SyFy’s Resident Alien.
 
SHOUTOUTS AND PROMOTIONS
 
-Alicewetterlund.com
 
-My Mama is a Human and So Am I

“Having an outlet that’s your own is so important.”
 
Lucie Guest is an Actor, Director, and Writer who has crafted an incredible career on both sides of the camera. Her immense talent for story telling placed her as one of the Top Ten Filmmakers to Watch in 2017! She joins PWRP to chat about her experiences working throughout the pandemic, spiritual awakenings in Bali, and sending VHS short films to Steven Soderberg. Plus, there’s a fair amount of laughs in this episode. Perfect for your morning commute!
 
SHOUTOUTS  & PROMOTIONS
 
-Disappearance in Yellowstone

“If you love it, stick with it.”
 
This week’s guest is Texas raised Skater turned Actor, Akie Kotabe. With limited experience, he left his Computer Science major behind to pursue his dream of acting on camera. This life changing transition led to him teaching English in Japan, finding a second home in England, and embodying characters alongside some of the most prolific artists in the world. You can catch him in The Batman (currently streaming on HBO MAX), and the upcoming film, The Son.
 
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
 
-Passenger List 
 
-The Batman

“It is most important to be unapologetically yourself.”
 
We’re headed to the American Southwest as Tyler sits down with Actor, Writer, Artist, and Musician; Tabatha Shaun. You may have initially seen them in the 2014 cult hit, The Guest, but Tabatha has built a fantastic resume in the years since. Most notably appearing in episodes of Better Call Saul, Preacher, Godless, and Crash. Here they share their love for music, navigating parenthood as an arts worker, and what lies on the horizon. Their next project, End of the Road, is due to release later this year!
 
 
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
 
-Thank you, 5
 
-End of the Road

“The more you know who you are, the further you’ll go.”
 
This week, Meredith Garretson of Resident Alien and The Offer, joins the PWRP crew! A Musical Theatre fan from a young age, Meredith bounced around varying departments during college until she found her calling in acting. Since her graduation from Tisch in 2017, she’s manifested an incredible career that shows no signs of slowing down. Tune in as she discusses navigating the industry, taking risks, and what it means to be a gramophonetic synesthete!
 
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
 
-Resident Alien
 
-The Offer (April 28th)

“Stay curious.”
 
Sit down with the PWRP crew with this week’s guest, Maria Sten! You may recognize her from her breakout role as Jillian in Channel Zero: The Dream Door,  Liz Tremayne in Swamp Thing, or Francis Neagley in Reacher. Maria shares her journey from professional dancer to diving headfirst into acting. Utilizing her free time to travel around the world to some of the most remote destinations. Tune in to all of this and more!
 
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
 
-Reacher
 
-The Thirst Project

“Don’t take rejection personally.”
 
This week’s guest has taken the arts industry head on for the last ten years. Jarreau Benjamin is a Manchester-based actor, writer, and producer who caught the acting bug by helping a friend with an audition tape. Since then, he’s left his football roots behind to pursue the craft. Catch him in the upcoming reboot, Jeepers Creepers: Reborn!
 
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
 
-Jeepers Creepers: Reborn

“Know why you’re doing it.”
 
Strap in as we hop across the Atlantic to chat with Georgia Goodman, seen most recently in in Uncharted and Master of None. Having grown up all over the world and accrued her Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Georgia was on the fast track for her Master's. But her love for acting made the call and launched her into a global adventure working on some amazing projects. Let’s not forget that she speaks multiple languages! Catch her on the big screen in the upcoming Jeepers Creepers: Reborn and The Infernal Machine. But first, you better listen to this episode!
 
 
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
 
-Uncharted
 
-Jeepers Creepers: Reborn
 
-The Infernal Machine

“Live your life.”
 
Jessica Matten is an actress, producer, and social activist of Red River Metis-Cree descent; best known for her roles in Frontier, Tribal, The Empty Man, and Burden of Truth. She’s also set to star in AMC’s upcoming series, Dark Winds. Jessica has spent her life promoting positive awareness and creating new opportunities in First Nations communities around Canada. Through film, she continues to give back, having co-founded The Counting Coup Indigenous Film Academy!
 
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
 
-Dark Winds