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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

Director’s Commentary: All Hail Beth

Season #2

This week's episode takes you behind the scenes of the making of Misha’s hit web series, All Hail Beth. After Misha pitched BRIC TV at the Tribeca creator’s market, they brought her on as writer, director, and show...
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Find Your Money Energy

Season #2

What if money was all around you, just waiting for you to grab it? Spoiler alert: it is! If you crave more money but have trouble understanding how it works and how to generate it, this episode is a must-listen. Misha...
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How to Deal with Conflict

Season #2

We live in conflicted times, and the strain of that can hit extra hard for artists. In this episode, we cover conflict management and how to take responsibility for a situation to transform disagreement into deep...
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Guest Episode: Severance Actor Cassidy Layton

Season #2

Actor Cassidy Layton joins the Vermillion podcast to share her unique journey, from her work on critically-acclaimed series like Severance and Hunters to her very first TV acting gig playing Donald Trump on ice. She...
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Agents and Managers Q&A

Season #2

Want an agent or manager? Unsure of how to get one? The entertainment industry has been on a wild ride the past few years, and the right rep can help you sink or swim right now. In this Q&A session, Misha tackles...
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Best Of: Auditions

Season #2

Welcome to our first best-of episode! We've compiled some of our best tips and hacks from the archives on one of our most requested topics: auditions. Misha gives you some of her strategies to build confidence...
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Guest Episode: Network Executive Kuye Youngblood

Season #2

If you've ever wanted to sit down with an actual network exec, this is your chance. Kuye Youngblood, the General Manager at New York's BRIC TV,  has dedicated much of her life to being a champion of community and...
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Guest Episode: TV Showrunner Tom Fontana

Season #2

This week's podcast features an unforgettable conversation with groundbreaking writer, producer, and TV showrunner Tom Fontana—the visionary behind some of television's most influential shows and one of the creators...
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Mental & Emotional Support

Season #2

It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed right now. The anger, fear, and panic are real and justified, and if you're an artist you probably have been feeling it for years. In this episode, Misha shares some...
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How to Create a Successful Brand

Season #2

Your brand is your art! Time to start acting like it. If you want a successful brand, you must create an emotional connection with your audience through story. For artists and performers, proactively managing that...
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Bonus Episode: Sex & Saying No

Season #2

Sex isn’t just a physical and emotional event; there are also powerful chemicals released that can have a huge impact on what happens next! In Part 2 of this “Life as an Artist” series, we dive into the science of...
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Life as an Artist: Dating & Love

Season #2

Due to popular demand, we finally created a two-part special on love and dating that’s part of our larger “Life As An Artist” series. This episode walks you through some of the unique challenges of romantic love as an...
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