The Actor’s Guide to the End of the World

TikTok Ban, Commedia dell'arte, and the Fear of Failure | Ep. 7

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! This was an eye-opening one. The guys discuss the newest developments of the possible ban of TikTok. Rían talks about doing Commedia dell'arte for the first time, E-Kan shares about starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which gets them on a conversation of being a beginner, embracing challenges, and daring to suck.  They discover many similarities between the two and discuss how it has helped them get past their ego and learn to let go. E-Kan shares about his battle with stage fright and why everyone should take an acting class. Rían tells us about a beloved and now-extinct social media app in Ireland, and E-Kan updates us on how his handmade cheesecake was received.
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https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-court-ruling-china-6bfd505295ad44126df0544fc083d6a6
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/fbi-warns-texts-between-android-iphone-users-pose-cyber-risk
Subsconscious BBJ - https://www.subconsciousbjj.com/
Hidden Gems: 
Suay Thrift Store: https://suayla.com/
Corn Exhange Theatre in Dublin: https://www.cornexchange.ie/
 
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:27) Beloved Beebo Platform
(02:10) TikTok Ban
(09:40) Rían tries Commedia dell'arte
(17:00) Learning Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
(21:30) Every day on the mat was a day getting better
(27:00) How acting has changed their lives
(30:00) Hidden gems
 

Film Fest PR Disaster, Shows so good we can't watch, and Can an actor watch too much TV? | Ep 6

Welcome to a jam packed Episode 6 of the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! E-Kan and Rían get into the controversy at the Camerimage Film Festival after its founder made offensive remarks regarding women cinematographers, prompting several top directors and filmmakers to boycott the festival. As award season continues, the guys tackle the questions - Can an actor watch too much TV? Is Social Media changing how we think? They also discuss the importance of being in acting class and how they stay fueled creatively during the holidays as well as share confessions of iconic shows and movies they haven’t seen and shows so good they can’t watch. Then Rian reveals what he watches at night to go to sleep, and E-Kan why he still has a DVD player. The guys also introduce their newest bit to deepen their appreciation for film that everyone can join in. For Hidden Gems, they get into their latest culinary obsessions.
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Hidden Gems: 
Baking Cheesecake in the Instapot - https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-cheesecake-new-york/
Making bread with only yogurt and oats! 1 part yogurt, 1 and a half part oats, 2 teaspoons with baking powder, bake for an hour at 380 F/ 190 C - delicious bread! Sweeten with dried fruit or honey, and don't use Greek Yogurt!
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Camerimage Film Festival Drama
(07:20) Notable Women Cinematographers 
(09:15) The creative diet of an actor
(13:00 What we pay attention to is what we care about
(16:30) What do actors work on when not on set
(19:20) How much tv and film should an actor watch?
(21:00) TV shows so good E-Kan couldn't watch
(24:26) Greatest Movies Never Seen
(28:30) Hidden gems
 
 

Free Movies for Actors, Biggest Networking Mistakes, and What Makes Movie Stars So Special | Ep 5

Welcome to the episode 5 of the Actor’s Guide to the end of the World! It’s award season, and the guys talk about the many free screenings and star Q&A’s offered to SAG members and what it was like to hear the biggest stars and creators share behind the scenes of projects like Gladiator 2, the Substance, and more. Also, Rian shares insights from a panel of the top casting directors in Ireland, including the unpredictability of casting and how to navigate it as an actor. They discuss the biggest myths about networking and actors’ biggest mistakes make. Then Rian tells a story of being blown away when he saw Anya Taylor Joy act, which gets them on a discussion of movie stars, what gives an actor that “movie star” quality, and why we are so captivated by them. 
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Screening Q&A's on E-Kan’s YouTube channel @ekansoong
Geeky Teas & Games in Burbank, 900 W. Alameda Ave, Burbank is a game store/cafe but also a kitten adoption shelter! Play with kittens!
Dates on Bread (Irish soda bread ideally) and it tastes like cake!
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:41) Free screenings for actors
(03:00) Why don't actors take advantage of this? 
(04:50) Scary elevator story and interesting characters
(07:00) Why are we obsessed with movie stars? 
(10:25) Gladiator 2 and why Denzel Washington is the man
(13:15) Paul Mescal and his breakout performance
(13:50) Anya Taylor-Joy blew Rían away
(16:20) Lessons learned from the top casting directors in Ireland
(17:10) Actors and networking
(22:45) Acting is a craft
(25:26) More networking tips and don't be a dick 
(34:00) Hidden gems

Big news for California, What Trump Means for Hollywood and Representation, and Why Art Matters | Ep 4

Welcome to episode 4 of the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! In this episode, the guys will discuss a new proposal by Governor Newsom boosting CA film TV tax credit to a whopping $750 million, almost double the amount previously. E-Kan also discusses what It was like to go to a SAG W&W meeting (Wages and Working Conditions for the first time) and how it changed his mind on how he looks at the industry. Also we will touch on what the presidential election means for Hollywood, diversity, and a look at what entertainment might look like in the future and share some revelations on dealing with adversity in a volatile industry. Rian and E-Kan share insights on the dangers of entitlement as an actor and then get into a discussion on the subversive nature of comedy.
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Holiday Hold-Up - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29704583/
Academy Museum Film Program https://www.academymuseum.org/en/programs/section/films
 
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:12) New CA Film Tax Credit proposal
(05:20) SAG W&W meetings
(13:50) More mergers during Trump and what that means for actors
(15:25) Trump vs the unions
(17:18) Will diversity and representation suffer?
(19:15) Conservative art doesn't work
(21:20) Competition and diversity in Hollywood
(23:35) Controlling what you can control
(26:00) Why art matters
(27:30) Hidden gems

23 and Me crumbles with our DNA, Getting Scammed by Big Tech, and Life Changing Moments | EP 3

Welcome! Episode 3 of The Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! We look into the collapse of 23 and Me and what that means for our DNA and data moving forward and things actors should think about with AI. We also talk about what actors need to know about SAG W&W union meetings for our upcoming Commercials Contract. Rían shares a crazy story about how he almost got scammed by an AI Tech marketing company. Also, the guys open up about recent pivotal life changing moments, including how E-Kan first got on YouTube and how that affected his life and career. They also discuss how fame has changed and been democratized with the internet.
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Hidden Gems: 
Cafe Vida - New American cuisine healthy - brunch/lunch/ bowls in Pacific Palisades
85th Anniversary of the Batman character exhibition at the WB Studio Tour
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:27) 23 and Me Bankrupt
(03:10) What that means for Actors and AI
(03:45) Rían almost gets scammed
(08:11) SAG Union meetings
(12:40) The moment E-Kan’s life changed
(17:40) Actors don’t only do one thing
(19:10)  Why actors don’t like social media
(21:50) How fame has changed with the internet
(24:35) Rían’s AHA moment
(26:00) Hidden gems

LA Mayor’s plan for Hollywood, AI Bills passed, and Is it worth it for actors to be in California anymore? | EP 2

Welcome! This is The Actor's Guide to the End of the World's second episode. Will Mayor Karen Bass’s plan to keep productions in Los Angeles work? Should we blame production companies for leaving the US? Or celebrities taking their corporations to other countries to avoid paying taxes? We dive into these questions and break down exactly how far California has fallen behind the rest of the country in film production. As Rían considers the prospect of moving back to Ireland as production ramps up overseas, you will hear them weigh opportunity vs cost of living and answer the big question - Is it still worth it to live in LA? And the guys break down the new California AI bills just passed by Governor Newsom and how they will affect actors, deceased performers, and future elections with a nifty powerpoint by E-Kan.
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Hidden Gems:
Kneecap (2024) w/ Michael Fassbender
Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) LA Mayor Karen Bass's plan for Hollywood
(04:53) California Tax Credits vs the World
(06:26) Governor Newsom passes AI Bills
(09:53) Is it worth it to live in LA anymore?
(12:12) Building a community in LA
(13:27) E-Kan loves LA
(16:24) RÍan weighs moving back to Ireland
(20:50) Hidden Gems of the Week
 

Acting Origin Stories, When AI Steals Your Voice, Table Read Tips, and Getting Cut from a Show | EP 1

The premiere episode of The Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! E-Kan and Rían dive into what you need to know about how two voice-over actors had their voices stolen by an AI start-up and insightful comments by the Emmy-winning co-creator of Hacks on the current state of TV. They tackle deep topics, like "Do you want to be right or happy?" or why it's so easy to be cynical. You will hear how they got into acting in the first place which in E-Kan's case, was pure rebellion. Also lessons learned from recent table reads, why you should always accept a compliment whether you believe them or not, and why you don't speak louder than the lead. And how it feels to get cut from a show. 
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Time stamps: 
(00:00) Intro
(01:51) Actors' Voices Stolen by AI
(05:01) Hacks' Co-creator Jen Statsky
(09:48) E-Kan and Rían Acting Origins stories
(15:30) Quality vs Quantity
(16:33) Cynics never win
(19:20) Table Read Stories