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The Vermilion Podcast

The Vermilion Podcast

Hosted by: Misha Calvert

The Vermilion Podcast is a free library for actors, writers, directors, and creatives. Host Misha Calvert draws on her decades of experience as an entertainment professional to give you revelatory behind-the-scenes...

Episodes

Secrets of Email Marketing: Part 1

Season #2

“If only someone would hire me,” you cry out to the heavens as you wait for the phone to ring. But in this digital age, anyone can reach anyone! The people who are most excited to hire you probably don’t know you...
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Guest Episode: Actor Ser'Darius Blain

Season #2

One from the vaults! This week, Misha and Brett Epstein interview movie star Ser'Darius Blain (JUMANJI, STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS) in a fascinating and, at times, shocking conversation about the reality of being a...
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Success & Willpower

Season #2

In the age of "nepo babies," entering the film and TV industry with no connections and no money can actually be one of your greatest assets. Why? Because privilege destroys willpower, and willpower is one of the...
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Actors Access Vs. Backstage Vs. Casting Networks

Season #2

In this unprecedented moment for Hollywood, self-submitting is an essential form of marketing. Just five minutes a day, five days a week can change the entire game for you. Misha explains how to strategically use key...
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How to Get What You Want

Season #2

Don't miss this standout episode where Misha offers a compassionate and inspiring guide to get what you truly want in life. She reminds us that while the journey may not always be easy, the path to a better life...
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Booking Blockbusters

Season #2

Ever wondered what it takes to get called in for big-budget film and television projects? This episode is a masterclass in confidence, offering a detailed breakdown of how to ascend to the level of “blockbuster”...
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Guest Episode: "Director on Director" with Misha Calvert

Season #2

This special interview episode, “Director on Director” features host Misha Calvert in an interview with theater director AMT Tobin. You’ll discover how Misha's childhood passion for creating plays and movies evolved...
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Building Confidence

Season #2

Confidence is one of the single biggest predictors in your career as an artist. In this episode, Misha shares her fifteen-year journey from chronically shy to achieving major visibility in her market. You’ll work...
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Do's and Don'ts of Auditions

Season #2

Do you know what’s actually expected of you in an audition? This week, Misha pulls from her decades as a director and casting many of her own projects to share the secrets of auditioning from a director’s perspective....
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Guest Episode: Casting Director Coco Kleppinger

Season #1

In this “best of” interview episode, Misha and her old co-host Brett sit down with casting director Coco Kleppinger for a deep conversation about acting and the power of art. Coco’s incredible filmography includes IT...
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Mid-year Review

Season #1

We're halfway through the year! Are you closer to your dreams than when the year started? If not, time to take action! In this episode, Misha takes you through a quick and powerful check-in on your goals, dreams, and...
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How To Increase Creative Output

Season #1

Have you ever wondered why you’re so disciplined about some projects, but so wild and chaotic about others? This week we talk about the balance between inspiration and execution by using the concepts of “math and...
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