by Kyle McCachen
Conversations with actors, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs who refuse to wait for permission. Hosted by filmmaker and producer Kyle McCachen, Set Tracker explores the stories, setbacks, risks, and breakthroughs behind extraordinary careers in entertainment, media, and business.
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June 23, 2026
<p>Aml Ameen joins Set Tracker for a full conversation about taking the leap before the industry gives you permission.</p><p>Aml shares the story of paying his own way to America, hearing “no” from every agent meeting, flying home feeling like he had failed, and then getting the call that changed his career.From there, we get into Netflix’s <strong>Legends</strong>, the craft of acting, method work, directing, money and ego in Hollywood, and the mindset behind a long creative career.</p><p>This episode is about risk, resilience, preparation, and the moments where an artist has to bet on themselves.</p><p>Sponsored by Hadron Films, Stage 6 Studios, SJ Films, Best Coast Picture Cars, and Picture Cars West.</p><p></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong><br>00:00 Intro<br>01:49 Betting on himself and going to America<br>07:14 Legends on Netflix<br>19:38 Acting process and method work<br>36:50 Director Do’s & Don’ts<br>48:48 Guest question from Menhaj Huda<br>55:52 Name That Movie Quote<br>57:43 Affluenza: money, ego, and status in Hollywood<br>01:09:37 What scares Aml creatively<br>01:13:00 Hot Takes<br>01:17:32 One moment he bet on himself</p><p>Follow Aml on Instagram @amlameenbaby</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/amlameenbaby</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Set Tracker on Instagram @settracker</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/settracker</p><p><br></p><p>See more clips and shorts on YouTube @settracker</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Settracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@Settracker</a></p><p></p>
February 19, 2026
<p>In this episode of the Set Tracker Podcast, actress <strong>Sarah Dugdale</strong> (Virgin River, In the Shadow of the Moon) joins host Kyle Mccachen to talk about what actually helps — and hurts — a performance on set.</p><p>Sarah and Kyle break down the director behaviours actors quietly dread, why over-directing kills spontaneity, and how leadership (not control) creates better work. She shares practical insights on why actors need space to think, how notes should be framed so they’re usable, and what trust really looks like between a director and performer.</p><p>We also get into leadership on set — how tone flows downhill, why clarity beats volume, and how the best directors create environments where people feel safe enough to take risks.</p><p>Whether you’re a director, producer, actor, or filmmaker trying to level up your on-set presence, this conversation is a reminder that great performances don’t come from pressure — they come from preparation, trust, and communication. </p>
January 19, 2026
<p><strong>Jordan Connor</strong> (Riverdale, Nurses) joins host <strong>Kyle McCachen</strong> to talk about his new actor community platform <strong>New Players LA</strong>—built to help performers train, connect, and thrive in the self-tape era. Jordan shares what he’s learned from 15 years around casting rooms and sets, why the gap between “good” and truly bookable is razor-thin, and how actors can show up grounded, professional, and playable. We also dive into how a major injury ended his football career and pushed him toward acting, how Riverdale grew from four episodes into a breakout run, and Jordan’s best audition-room advice—including the simple self-tape trick that hooks casting in the first few seconds.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Conversations with actors, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs who refuse to wait for permission.
Hosted by filmmaker and producer Kyle McCachen, Set Tracker explores the stories, setbacks, risks, and breakthroughs behind extraordinary careers in entertainment, media, and business.
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