Carving your path within the Entertainment Industry takes a lot of guts, passion, and unbeatable optimism. Whether you’re an actor, writer, director, make-up artist, or a production assistant; this business will find a way to push you back. But, every obstacle lays the ground work for an incredible story. A story that Actor and Writer, Tyler Laracca, always sought out to hear while working alongside the incredible artists of Film, Television, and Theater. Each week, he’s joined by industry veterans and newcomers alike, to share their story and connect through the surprisingly common experiences of working in entertainment. Catch new episodes every Tuesday!
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During the pandemic, most of us in the arts industry were suddenly stuck at home without auditions, workshops, or even our service jobs.
After reaching out to my friends to see how they were holding up, I thought I'd see who else I could grab a digital chat with. Years later, Pretend Worlds Real People has become one of the top entertainment podcasts with new guests every week!
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
“Ask for more advice.”
PWRP is headed back down under as Actor, Writer, Producer, and TikToker; Bel Larcombe, joins the show! After leaving her studies in chemical engineering behind, Bel set her sights on her love for theater. Performing and producing numerous musicals and comedic pieces. In 2020, she would ascend the ladder of Reality TV production, where she now serves as a Producer. She’s also an acclaimed influencer, did we mention that? You don’t want to miss this episode!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Help support The Victorian Pride Centre (Melbourne)
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
“Get to know yourself really, really well.”
Join me in welcoming the dynamic Genevieve Gionet to PWRP! Genevieve spent most of her upbringing on the ice as a competitive figure skater. Following a bad injury, she turned to theater as a performance outlet and hasn’t looked back. Now she’s pursuing a career in film/tv when she’s not working for the Prague Shakespeare Company!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Prague Shakespeare Company
-Evergreen Parks & Recreation District
-Bistro Del Lago (Evergreen)
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
“Don’t hold it too tightly.”
During this holiday season, friends and listeners of the show are hopping on as special guests! Olivia Hendrick is an actress and musician who returned to the entertainment industry after building a career in corporate America. Since the pandemic, she’s focused on honing her craft and finding solace while performing as part of Knuckle Pups, an alternative band.
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Knuckle Pups
-Unbiased News on Iran
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
“Just keep making stuff.”
“It doesn’t matter if it’s bad. You just have to keep doing it.”
This week’s guests crafted a tense independent thriller, Resolution, on a shoestring budget nearly ten years ago. Their work would shine throughout the 2010s with films like Spring, Synchronic, The Endless, and their most recent film; Something In The Dirt. Following their work in Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead now set their sights on season 2 of Loki! Needless to say, we have a lot to cover in thirty minutes…
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Something In The Dirt
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
“Keep a low overhead.”
Have you ever thought about leaving your corporate job to finally pursue that artistic dream? Well, this week’s guest took the leap and built an incredible career from it! Monika Mitchell is a celebrated Director, Writer, and Producer, who left the world of investments behind to direct her first film. Since then, her hard work and passion for filmmaking has produced incredible films and television shows like: Virgin River, Vikings: Valhalla, Firefly Lane, and The Knight Before Christmas!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Firefly Lane (12/2)
-Vikings: Valhalla (Coming in March)
-Donate to Food Banks
-Options for Sexual Health
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
“Make stuff and get it out there.”
“Be a little weird.”
Christmas season is officially here, and this week’s guests are delivering the bloody goods with Violent Night! Screenwriting duo, Pat Casey and Josh Miller, combined their creative forces in high school. After tearing through public access, independent short films, and a stack of screenplays; their talents would hit the main stream with Sonic The Hedgehog in 2020. They share their start in Los Angeles, advice for new writers, and the creation of a bruiser Santa Claus!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Sonic I/II
-Violent Night (Out December 2nd!)
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
“Take classes.”
Horror fans rejoice! PWRP is joined by Horror’s newest Scream Queen and all around badass, Lauren LaVera. This Philly native has spent over 20+ years in the martial arts world, prior to taking on Terrifier 2’s Art The Clown. Having grown up admiring the talents of Bruce Lee, she always knew she wanted to act. But a revelatory experience on an M. Night Shyamalan set would push her to pursue this dream head on.
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Terrifier 2
-Help the women of the Middle East
-Be kind
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
“Learn how to be level headed and see things clearly.”
For some, Halloween season ends on October 31st. But for the rest of us, horror is year round. PWRP is joined by the genre’s newest star, Actor, Writer, and Producer; Melanie Stone! An early love for The Fellowship of the Ring and theater performance would kickstart her pursuit of acting. In recent years, she’s stolen the screen with her performances in: Deadstream, V/H/S/99, Little Women, and the Mythica film series!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Deadstream
-V/H/S/99
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
“Find ways to satiate yourself.”
It is my great pleasure to welcome, Writer and Director, Erica Tremblay! Through her family’s dinner table stories, creating homemade short films, and watching VCR recordings of MTV; she has always sought after any form of storytelling. Her hard work, talent, and love for the craft would lead her to the Sundance Indigenous Program. There, she would find mentorship and representation amongst native artists like Sterlin Harjo. But this is just the tip of the iceberg to Erica’s fantastic story! You can catch her most recent work in FX’s Reservation Dogs and AMC’s Dark Winds!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-NIWRC
-Support Native Films
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
“Get your reps in.”
This week, PWRP is joined by Actor, Improviser, and Writer, Nikolai Witschl! In his youth, Nikolai honed his fantastic performative abilities through local theater and Edmonton’s own Rapid Fire Theatre. After his terrifying performance in The Strain, he soon found himself performing in front of a camera lens; instead of a crowded audience. Catch him now in Riverdale and Upload!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Support Local Theater