Two actors, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum, talk with other actors and discuss "everything acting!"
Offstage Acting
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Two actors, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum, talk with other actors and discuss "everything acting!"
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Recent Episodes
November 4, 2025
🍿16 | The Naked Gun (2025) — Comedy Reload or Tragic Misfire • OFFstage ONscreen
<p>This time on Offstage ONscreen, hosts Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dive into the legacy reboot of the classic franchise, The Naked Gun (2025). The film follows Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) — son of the iconic Leslie Nielsen character — as he takes up the mantel of the original's absurdly competent‑yet‑clueless cop. He pairs with femme fatale Beth (Pamela Anderson) and a gag‑heavy ensemble (including Paul Walter Hauser and Danny Huston) in a brand‑new spoof‑saturated investigation of murder, mayhem and… a possible Halloween‑store forced‑conversion of the whole Police Squad. Todd and Robert raise the question: does this reboot honour the spirit of the original, or simply rely on nostalgia glitz and star power? With Neeson leaning into deadpan absurdity and the gags flying every few seconds, the tone is unmistakably nostalgic — but whether the film lands is left for debate. Will audiences laugh as hard as they hoped? Will this become the new benchmark of spoof comedies, or fall into the reboot‑trap of "funny in theory"?</p> <p>Tune in as Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dissect performances, direction (Akiva Schaffer) and the very identity of what "The Naked Gun" means in 2025.</p> <p>🎬 Thanks for watching OFFstage ONscreen!</p> <p>🎧 Subscribe to the Offstage Acting Podcast: <a href= "https://offstageacting.com/podcast">https://offstageacting.com/podcast</a></p> <p>🎭 Hosted by Todd Kramer • <a href= "https://toddkramer.com">https://toddkramer.com</a></p> <p>📺 YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@OffstageActing">https://www.youtube.com/@OffstageActing</a></p> <p>📸 Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/offstageacting">https://www.instagram.com/offstageacting</a></p> <p>📘 Facebook: <a href= "https://facebook.com/offstageacting">https://facebook.com/offstageacting</a></p> <p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered film chats and acting insights. New episodes weekly!</p> <p>🍿 #offstageonscreen #offstageacting #moviepodcast #moviereviews #filmreview #acting #actors #cinema #toddkramer #robertnelson #thenakedgun #leslienielsen #priscillapresley #davidzucker #policesquad #comedy #spoof</p>
October 14, 2025
🎙️ Ep 057 | Rob & Helen Bee: From Solo Booths to Social Buzz
<p data-start="243" data-end="454">Today’s guests are <strong data-start="262" data-end="283">Rob and Helen Bee</strong> — voiceover professionals, podcast hosts, and community builders behind The VO Social, a UK-wide grassroots movement that’s changing how voice artists connect and grow.</p> <p data-start="456" data-end="874">Rob and Helen talk with Todd Kramer and Jay Reum about the loneliness of the VO life and how they’ve worked to combat it — not just with their podcast, but with real-world meetups, business services, and grassroots support. They share their journey from working VO professionals to running a creative services company tailored specifically for voice artists, helping them with tech, websites, branding, and community.</p> <p data-start="876" data-end="1058">We talk about what makes The VO Social different, how to turn freelancing into a sustainable business, and why connection is the secret sauce to surviving the isolation of the booth.</p> <p data-start="876" data-end="1058">00:00 – Opening<br data-start= "229" data-end="232" /> 02:12 – The loneliness of voiceover<br data-start="267" data-end= "270" /> 05:50 – Why they started The VO Social<br data-start="308" data-end="311" /> 08:34 – Building grassroots VO connections<br data-start="353" data-end="356" data-is-only-node="" /> 11:16 – Moving beyond isolation<br data-start="387" data-end= "390" /> 14:00 – Turning community into action<br data-start="427" data-end= "430" /> 17:44 – How the VO Social grew across the UK<br data-start="474" data-end="477" /> 21:29 – What voice actors actually need<br data-start="516" data-end="519" /> 24:05 – Rob and Helen’s transition to business owners<br data-start="572" data-end="575" /> 27:48 – Building websites and branding for VOs<br data-start="621" data-end="624" /> 31:33 – Common struggles voice artists face<br data-start="667" data-end="670" /> 34:22 – Keeping the VO Social accessible<br data-start="710" data-end="713" /> 38:16 – What freelancers misunderstand about business<br data-start="766" data-end="769" /> 41:12 – Helping artists run things sustainably<br data-start="815" data-end="818" /> 44:05 – Freelancing myths and realities<br data-start="857" data-end="860" /> 47:18 – Gatekeeping vs. sharing knowledge<br data-start="901" data-end="904" /> 50:01 – What works better in-person<br data-start="939" data-end= "942" /> 53:42 – Mistakes voice artists keep repeating<br data-start="987" data-end="990" /> 56:20 – Learning to say no<br data-start="1016" data-end="1019" /> 59:08 – The real value of showing up<br data-start="1055" data-end= "1058" /> 1:02:20 – Why VO success isn’t about the mic<br data-start="1102" data-end="1105" /> 1:05:45 – What's next for The Bees<br data-start="1139" data-end= "1142" /> 1:09:30 – Final thoughts and outro</p> <p data-start="1845" data-end="2004">💬 <strong data-start="1848" data-end="1873">Join the Conversation</strong><br data-start="1873" data-end="1876" /> What resonated with you in Rob and Helen’s story? Drop your thoughts in the comments — or tag us on socials with your takeaways!</p> <hr data-start="2006" data-end="2009" /> <p data-start="2010" data-end="2200">🔗 <strong data-start="2013" data-end="2033">CONNECT & FOLLOW</strong><br data-start="2033" data-end="2036" /> 🎧 Full Podcast & More: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://offstageacting.com/podcast" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2060" data-end= "2094">https://offstageacting.com/podcast</a><br data-start="2094" data-end="2097" /> 🤩 Facebook: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://facebook.com/OffstageActing" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2110" data-end= "2145">https://facebook.com/OffstageActing</a><br data-start="2145" data-end="2148" /> 📸 Instagram: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://instagram.com/OffstageActing" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2162" data-end= "2198">https://instagram.com/OffstageActing</a></p> <p data-start="2202" data-end="2338">🌍 The Bees:<br data-start= "2214" data-end="2217" /> Website: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href= "https://b-double-e.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="2226" data-end= "2250">https://b-double-e.co.uk</a><br data-start="2250" data-end= "2253" /> Podcast: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href= "https://www.thevosocial.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="2262" data-end= "2289">https://www.thevosocial.com</a><br data-start="2289" data-end="2292" /> Instagram: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://instagram.com/thevosocial" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2303" data-end= "2336">https://instagram.com/thevosocial</a></p> <hr data-start="2340" data-end="2343" /> <p data-start="2344" data-end="2419">💫 TODD: <a class= "decorated-link" href="https://linktr.ee/toddkramer" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2353" data-end= "2381">https://linktr.ee/toddkramer</a><br data-start="2381" data-end="2384" /> 💫 JAY: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://linktr.ee/jayreum" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2392" data-end= "2417">https://linktr.ee/jayreum</a></p>
August 26, 2025
🎙️ Ep 056 | Kenneth Jay: From Backstage Patience to Onstage Presence
<p data-start="399" data-end="667">Today’s guest is <strong data-start="416" data-end="431">Kenneth Jay</strong>, a seasoned Canadian actor with decades of experience across theatre, film, and television. Known for his dedication to craft and his deep respect for storytelling, Kenneth has built a career that bridges continents and philosophies.</p> <p data-start="669" data-end="1111">In this inspiring and laughter-filled episode, hosts <strong data-start="722" data-end= "737">Todd Kramer</strong> and <strong data-start="742" data-end= "754">Jay Reum</strong> chat with Kenneth about the unique discipline of being an understudy, the art of preparation without certainty, and why truth is always at the center of performance. Kenneth shares his journey from Ottawa to Ryerson Theatre School, his surprising connection to Stanislavski’s lineage, and how collaboration, language, and identity shape the actor’s path.</p> <p data-start="1113" data-end="1314">This conversation is both thoughtful and funny — weaving in the joys, struggles, and revelations of a life lived for the stage. Actors will find wisdom, humor, and a reminder of why we do what we do.</p> <p data-start="1322" data-end="2190">⏱️ <strong data-start="1325" data-end="1337">CHAPTERS</strong><br data-start="1337" data-end= "1340" /> 00:00 – Opening<br data-start="1355" data-end="1358" /> 04:20 – Strapless workouts and silliness<br data-start="1398" data-end="1401" /> 07:00 – PunchTrack: a DAW for narrators<br data-start="1440" data-end="1443" /> 11:00 – Introducing Kenneth Jay<br data-start="1474" data-end= "1477" /> 13:00 – Kenneth’s showreel and career highlights<br data-start= "1525" data-end="1528" /> 16:40 – Growing up in Ottawa, moving to Toronto<br data-start= "1575" data-end="1578" /> 18:20 – Ryerson Theatre School and Stanislavski connection<br data-start="1636" data-end="1639" /> 23:30 – Why Kenneth chose theatre over academics<br data-start= "1687" data-end="1690" /> 27:00 – The first spark: Robin Hood in grade school<br data-start= "1741" data-end="1744" /> 30:00 – Falling in love with Shakespeare<br data-start="1784" data-end="1787" /> 35:10 – The joy and craft of understudying<br data-start="1829" data-end="1832" /> 41:00 – Personal truth inside every performance<br data-start= "1879" data-end="1882" /> 47:20 – Collaboration, colleagues, and connection<br data-start= "1931" data-end="1934" /> 52:00 – Longevity in the acting industry<br data-start="1974" data-end="1977" /> 57:00 – The gift of language and expression<br data-start="2020" data-end="2023" /> 01:01:30 – Identity and performance<br data-start="2058" data-end= "2061" /> 01:05:00 – Laughs, stories, and lessons learned<br data-start= "2108" data-end="2111" /> 01:10:00 – Advice for young actors<br data-start="2145" data-end= "2148" /> 01:15:00 – Closing thoughts with Kenneth</p> <hr data-start="2192" data-end="2197" /> <p data-start="2198" data-end="2353">💬 <strong data-start="2201" data-end="2226">Join the Conversation</strong><br data-start="2226" data-end="2229" /> What resonated with you in Kenneth’s story? Drop your thoughts in the comments — or tag us on socials with your takeaways!</p> <hr data-start="2355" data-end="2360" /> <p data-start="2361" data-end="2611">🔗 <strong data-start="2364" data-end="2384">CONNECT & FOLLOW</strong><br data-start="2384" data-end="2387" /> 🎧 Full Podcast & More: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://offstageacting.com/podcast?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target= "_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2411" data-end= "2445">https://offstageacting.com/podcast</a><br data-start="2445" data-end="2448" /> 🤩 Facebook: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://facebook.com/OffstageActing?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2461" data-end= "2496">https://facebook.com/OffstageActing</a><br data-start="2496" data-end="2499" /> 📸 Instagram: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://instagram.com/OffstageActing?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2513" data-end= "2549">https://instagram.com/OffstageActing</a><br data-start= "2549" data-end="2552" /> 🌍 Kenneth Jay IMDb: <a href= "https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0419612/">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0419612/</a> </p> <p data-start="2613" data-end="2688">💫 TODD: <a class= "decorated-link" href= "https://linktr.ee/toddkramer?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2622" data-end= "2650">https://linktr.ee/toddkramer</a><br data-start="2650" data-end="2653" /> 💫 JAY: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://linktr.ee/jayreum?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2661" data-end= "2686">https://linktr.ee/jayreum</a></p> <hr data-start="2690" data-end="2695" /> <p data-start="2696" data-end="2884">📣 <strong data-start="2699" data-end="2711">Hashtags</strong><br data-start="2711" data-end= "2714" /> #acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #act #actorslife #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing #KennethJay #Stanislavski #understudy #theatre #actorsjourney #truthinacting</p>
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