The Acting Podcast with Risa Bramon Garcia (director, casting director, producer) & Steve Braun (acting coach, communication consultant), founders of The BGB Studio, takes you inside the craft, the casting room, and the business- and bringing other Industry experts into the conversation- we dig into the work, pull back the curtain of the Industry, and show you how much power you really have as an artist.
The Acting Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun
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The Acting Podcast with Risa Bramon Garcia (director, casting director, producer) & Steve Braun (acting coach, communication consultant), founders of The BGB Studio, takes you inside the craft, the casting room, and the business- and bringing other Industry experts into the conversation- we dig into the work, pull back the curtain of the Industry, and show you how much power you really have as an artist.
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
Ep 62: Casting Virtual Roundtable: CDs tell it like it is
Casting Directors Juel Bestrop, Randi Hiller, Billy Hopkins, Heidi Levitt, Bernard Telsey, and Mary Vernieu share candid insights on the evolving industry and their craft in this interview.
September 25, 2025
Ep. 61: Clayton Farris: Funny Guy Goes Deeper
<p>Clayton Farris is an Actor. He’s a comedian, a filmmaker, a content creator, a great guy… and… he most of all is an Actor dedicated to being the Best Actor he can possibly be. </p><p>Clayton is a long-time member of the BGB Studio, and Risa has had the privilege of working with him here and watching him work hard and grow brilliantly. His fellow BGB actors adore him, as does she. Risa and Clayton talk about his path and his process here on The Acting Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Ok, so more on Clayton’s career… </p><p>Clayton recently had a breakout role in Weapons, the new Warner Bros. mystery/thriller. The film opened August 8 to a box office debut that surpassed both Fantastic Four and Freaky Friday, following its ultra-rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes score—a distinction only one other horror film has ever achieved. Clayton’s standout performance has been making waves online, sparking strong reactions from viewers.</p><p>In Weapons, he plays Terry, the husband to Andrew (Benedict Wong)—a pivotal, scene-stealing role that marks a defining moment in his career.</p><p><br></p><p>Clayton’s previous credits span standout genre projects across horror and comedy, including American Horror Story, Ratch-ed, The Morning Show, and most recently, the hit A24 slasher MaXXXine. He has recurred on Seal Team. </p><p><br></p><p>Clayton has also built a robust digital presence through his witty, relatable sketch comedy—writing and starring in videos that consistently rack up millions of views. Fans have affectionately dubbed him the “Larry David of TikTok” for his dry delivery, social spiral moments, and knack for turning everyday discomfort into something deeply funny and deeply relatable. We love his videos and he’s shot some of them here at BGB, where nobody is safe from wildly funny and ultimately affectionate spoofing, even Risa! Check a few out here on the website page/show notes! </p><p> </p><p>A longtime Los Angeles–based actor and writer, Clayton has spent 17 years in Hollywood honing his signature blend of grounded performances and sharp comedic timing. In real life, he identifies as bisexual and is in a long-term relationship with actress Laura Schein. His perspective as both a left of center content creator and a working actor navigating the shifting entertainment landscape makes him a uniquely thoughtful and funny voice. </p><p>Clayton is having a moment! </p><p>And he has recently booked an exciting role on a highly anticipated new Apple TV show, which is no accident. Risa and Clayton talk about this moment and how it came to be. </p><p>So have a listen, enjoy, and let us know how this sparks your own creative and professional journey! </p><p><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/risa-bramon-garcia">More On Risa</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/steve-braun"><br>More On Steve<br></a><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!<br></strong><br></p><p>Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.</p><p><strong>AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!</strong></p><p>If you’ve missed any episodes, <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast"><strong>catch up now!</strong></a></p><p><b>Guests & Resources:</b></p><p>Here are some links to Clayton’s funny social vids:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6eF8U7Lns6/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==">That One Acting Teacher<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsCf3eVNY75/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==">That Hike Guy<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIWmSr3vFIZ/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==">That One Rich Couple<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2-FoxsLfhw/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==">Corporate Breakup<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4022227/">Clayton Farris IMDB<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/claytonfarris/?hl=en">Clayton Farris Instagram<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@claytonfarris4ever?lang=en">Clayton Farris TikTok</a></p><p><b>Credits:</b></p><p>Producer:</p><p>BGB STAFF</p><p>Tech + Design:</p><p>Mitchell Braxton & Aswathi Menon</p><p>Music:</p><p>SAM DEWEES + ANDY ABELOW</p><p><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-acting-podcast"><br>Back To All Episodes<br></a><br></p><p><strong>Meet us on Instagram and TikTok to get more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel:</strong></p><p><strong>@BGBStudio on </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgbstudio/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=podcastlink&utm_campaign=sociallink&utm_content=podcast_resource"><strong>IG</strong></a><strong> + </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bgbstudio?utm_source=website&utm_medium=podcastlink&utm_campaign=sociallink&utm_content=podcast_resource"><strong>TikTok</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong><br>CHECK OUT our </strong><a href="https://bramongarciabraun.com/classes?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=episodeResources&utm_content=classLink"><strong>Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!<br></strong></a><strong>SIGN UP for</strong> <strong>our</strong> <a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/coaching-class-pages/coach"><strong>BGB Coaching Programs!<br></strong></a><br></p><p><strong>The </strong><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/the-bgb-sit-down?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=episodeResources&utm_content=sitdownlink"><strong>BGB Sit-Down</strong></a><strong> is back! Meet Risa + </strong><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/sydney-walsh"><strong>Sydney</strong></a><strong> in our Studio</strong></p><p><b><strong>Are You Ready For Class?</strong></b></p><p><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/classes">All BGB Classes<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/coaching-class-pages/coach">Individual Coaching</a></p>
May 27, 2025
Ep. 60: How to Be Awesome - Answers to Your Burning Career Questions: Part 1
Hosts RISA BRAMON GARCIA and STEVE BRAUN explore how actors can embrace their unique talents and navigate industry challenges to achieve success, emphasizing the importance of self-belief and artistic expression.
76 total episodes available with 16 transcripts
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