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Episode 18: Featuring Amber Benson

Episode 18: Featuring Amber Benson

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the co-director of Drones, Amber Benson. Amber discussed her role as Tara on Buffy and gave her thoughts  on how the show ended. She also spoke about her career as a novelist, how social media sites are changing things for actors, and her experiences at Comic-Con. Amber talked about her wor...

Episode 17: Featuring Matt Price

Episode 17: Featuring Matt Price

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Men of a Certain Age, Matt Price.  Matt discussed his previous writing gigs for Comedy Central and MTV on shows like Root of all Evil with Lewis Black and the Tom Green show.  He talked about why he and the writers didn’t always see eye to eye with Tom, and why he eventually left the show.  Matt also discussed his...

Episode 16: Featuring Bob DeRosa

Episode 16: Featuring Bob DeRosa

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features screenwriter Bob DeRosa. Bob wrote the movie Killers featuring Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. Bob discussed his writing process from outline to final draft. He also spoke about finding his voice as a writer, mistakes young writers often make, and getting his big break . This is an in-depth breakdown on the different obstacles and challe...

Episode 15: Featuring Eliza Coupe

Episode 15: Featuring Eliza Coupe

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Scrubs and Happy Endings, Eliza Coupe.  Eliza discussed women in comedy and the lack of great roles available to them.   She also spoke about being dyslexic and how that has affected her as an actress.  Eliza talked about her failed audition for Judd Apatow, pilot season, and being named breakout star at the 2006 HBO A...

Episode 14: Featuring Sean O’Bryan

Episode 14: Featuring Sean O’Bryan

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Dexter and Persons Unknown, Sean O’Bryan.  Sean discussed his dark role playing Dan the Dentist on Dexter this season.   He also spoke about his worst audition experience, pilot season, and the high and low moments of his acting career.  Sean spoke about working with people like Michael C. Hall, Peter Krause, R...

Episode 13: Featuring André Gordon

Episode 13: Featuring André Gordon

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features the co-writer and director of Wish Wizard and Wedding Day, André Gordon.  André discussed how his initial pursuit of acting led him to writing and directing.  He also spoke in depth about his writing process, the differences between making a short and a feature, and overcoming unexpected obstacles that he has encountered throughout his ...

Episode 12: Featuring Andy Buckley

Episode 12: Featuring Andy Buckley

Tweet One of the stars of The Office, Andy Buckley, was my twelfth guest on the Conversations with Ross podcast.  Andy spoke about why he quit acting for several years and how he eventually ended up on The Office.  He discussed working with people like Steve Carell, J.J. Abrams, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Judd Apatow, Maya Rudolph, and Kristen Wiig.  Andy talked about his worst audition expe...

Episode 11: Featuring April Hernandez-Castillo

Episode 11: Featuring April Hernandez-Castillo

Tweet One of the stars of Dexter and Freedom Writers, April Hernandez-Castillo, was my eleventh guest on the Conversations with Ross podcast.  April discussed how she landed her part on Dexter and what it’s like to work with Jennifer Carpenter.  She explained why Jennifer Lopez and John Leguizamo are her acting role models.  April talked about what is was like to work with Hillary Swank ...

Episode 10: Featuring Logan Huffman

Episode 10: Featuring Logan Huffman

Tweet One of the stars of V, Logan Huffman, was my tenth guest on the Conversations with Ross podcast.  Logan discussed how he landed his role on V and what viewers can look forward to in season two.  Logan spoke about his awkward encounter with Lindsay Lohan, making out with Emma Roberts, and his worst audition experience.  Logan talked about being a triplet and how having dyslexia has affect...

Episode 9: Featuring Seana Kofoed

Episode 9: Featuring Seana Kofoed

Tweet The creator and star of the web series Donna’s Revenge, Seana Kofoed, was my ninth guest on the Conversations with Ross podcast.  Seana discussed her writing process and her inspiration for Donna’s Revenge.  She spoke about her past work on Men in Trees with Anne Heche, and some of her Broadway roles with Mathew Broderick and Jennifer Jason Leigh.   Seana discussed the diffe...