Conversations with Ross

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Matt Thompson. Matt is the writer,director, and star of the indie-horror film Bloodline. Matt talked about the process of making Bloodline from script-to-screen. This is a behind-the-scenes look from one director’s point of view about how independent films are produced and made. I hope you listen to and enjoy our conversation.  This interv...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Harry Lennix. Harry is an actor currently set to star on The Blacklist Monday nights at 10 ET on NBC this fall. Harry discussed how he he broke in, how he has seen the industry change, and his worst audition experience. Harry offered some behind-the-scenes stories on The Blacklist, and gave his thoughts on what makes this show different from ...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Anastasia Griffith. Anastasia is an actress currently starring on Copper. Anastasia and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and how she transitioned from the U.K. to the States. She also spoke about her role as Elizabeth Haverford on BBC America’s Copper. She offered some behind-the-scenes stories with regards ...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Anson Mount. Anson is an actor who is currently starring on AMC’s Hell on Wheels. In addition to focusing on his role as Cullen Bohannan, Anson also discussed how he broke in, how the industry has changed since then, and why Los Angeles wasn’t for him. He also discussed the short film he wrote and directed Last Time We Checked, hi...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Gildart Jackson. Gildart is an actor who is currently hosting ABC’s Whodunnit. Gildart discussed how and why he transitioned from a successful entertainment lawyer to an actor. He also spoke about the challenges of breaking in at an older age, and his worst audition experience. He also discussed the independent film he made with his wif...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Vanessa Branch. Vanessa is an actress who has appeared along side Johnny Depp as maiden Giselle in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. Among the topics that Vanessa and I discussed are how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and how she transitioned from modeling to acting. Vanessa also spoke about her work as a judge on the VH1 r...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Kristin Lehman. Kristin is an actress who is currently starring on Motive. Among the topics that Kristin and I discussed are how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and if being a working actress is what she expected it to be. In addition to discussing her role on Motive; Kristin also spoke about her past work on The Killing and her ...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Manny Montana. Manny is an actor currently starring on USA’s Graceland. Manny discussed how he went from a college football player to an actor; how he overcame stereotype casting, and his worst audition experience. He also spoke about his role as Johnny Tuturro on Graceland. He offered some behind-the-scenes stories with regards to how ...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Valerie Azlynn. Valerie is an actress currently starring on Sullivan & Son. Valerie and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and how she has dealt with the “pretty blonde girl” casting stereotypes. She also spoke about her role as Melanie on Sullivan & Son. She offered some behind-the-scenes stories...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features Judith Hoag. Judith is an actress currently starring on Nashville. Judith and I discussed how she broke in, her worst audition experience, and what attracted her to acting in the first place . She also spoke about her role as Tandy on Nashville. She detailed how a typical show comes together from script-to-screen, and how Connie Britton (her ...