Will this actually be Ethan Hunt’s last mission? 🎬 Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dive into the latest Mission: Impossible installment and ask the big questions: Is Tom closing out the franchise at its peak. Is this the best M:I yet... or is there still fuel left in the tank? One thing’s for sure: Tom Cruise still runs better than anyone in Hollywood! 🏃‍➡️

From The French Connection to The Royal Tenenbaums, Gene Hackman did it all—then vanished from the spotlight. 🎭 Todd and Robert celebrate the life and legacy of one of cinema’s most quietly commanding actors. A heartfelt tribute to a true screen legend.

Today’s guest is the brilliant Brendan McNamara — actor, former child star, and founder of Beach Casting, a casting agency making waves across the UK and Ireland.

From appearing in films like Angela’s Ashes and War of the Buttons to launching one of the most actor-friendly casting studios in the game, Brendan shares his uniquely personal journey through both sides of the audition table. We talk candidly about the transition from actor to casting director, the kind of performers he loves to work with, the shifting landscape of self-tapes, and why kindness and professionalism still matter.

A must-listen for actors, agents, and anyone curious about what makes a great casting experience — both behind and in front of the camera.

00:00 – A Very Irish Opening
05:01 – Todd returns from Derry
10:02 – Brendan's life as a child actor
15:04 – Transitioning into casting
20:06 – What makes an actor stand out
25:03 – Self-tapes: love, hate, and hope
30:00 – Building Beach Casting
35:01 – Advice for actors (and humans)

What resonated with you in Brendan’s story? Drop your thoughts in the comments — or tag us on socials with your takeaways!

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A diver trapped at the bottom of the ocean—true story. 😱 Todd and Robert descend into Last Breath, a survival thriller based on real events. Does it deliver pulse-pounding tension… or just tread water?

Stark lines. Stark lives. 🏛️ Todd and Robert unpack The Brutist, a visually striking and emotionally complex film about ambition, displacement, and design. Is it a masterpiece—or just beautifully boring?

Today’s guest is not only a brilliant actor, but one of the loudest, clearest voices advocating for honesty and safety in the industry.

Alexa Morden is best known as the co-creator and co-host of The 98% Podcast — a refreshingly unfiltered look at life for the vast majority of actors who don’t earn their full living from acting. She’s also an award-winning performer in her own right, with credits in Skins, Fresh Meat, The Great Train Robbery, and the indie feature The Colour of Spring, which earned her over 25 Best Actress awards on the festival circuit.

In this episode, Alexa opens up about her own career journey, the mission behind The 98%, and her recent role in exposing the Bodhi Talent scandal — a shocking case where a UK agent scammed dozens of actors with fake auditions and unpaid work. Alexa helped connect victims, raise public awareness, and start a bigger conversation about ethics and accountability in actor representation.

It’s a powerful chat about community, truth-telling, and what it really means to stand up for the people who keep this industry running.

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She’s older, wiser, and still delightfully awkward. 🥂 Todd and Robert dive into the latest Bridget Jones chapter—Mad About the Boy. Does it capture the charm of the originals, or has the magic faded with time?

A quiet film with a loud emotional pulse. 🎬 Todd and Robert reflect on September 5th, an intimate indie that tackles memory, grief, and time. Is it moving and masterful—or too subtle to land? Hear Robert’s take and rating.