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A Rising Star

A Rising Star

Written by: Glenn Spillman and Carl O'Leary
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A Rising Star Podcast is your home for all the information that you will need to break into the Entertainment Industry. We cover from everything from behind the scenes, to in front of the camera, and everything in between. We will give you the tips and tricks within the industry, and we will also tell the do's and dont's. I have been in the entertainment industry since I was 8 years old, and I have seen the Good, Bad and the Ugly when it comes to the Entertainment World. I have survived by trial and error, and I have learned from the best. I also have a degree in Film and Television Production. We will also teach you how to travel the road to success in any medium within the Entertainment World. We have done all the leg work for you, now sit back, relax, and let us take you on a ride throughout the world of ENTERTAINMENT!

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Episodes
  • How To Do A Proper Casting Call

    How To Do A Proper Casting Call
    Jan 30 2026

    95% of casting calls are done incorrectly. In this episode we are going to cover every single aspect on how to do a proper casting call. There are SO MANY casting agents out there who are absolutely ridiculous and do everything the WRONG way. Yes, even the big time Hollywood ones.

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    31 mins
  • How To Become An Actor

    How To Become An Actor
    Jan 15 2026

    We have received many emails about how to break into the realm of acting. In this episode, we will lay the blueprint on how to become an actor, and the Do's and Dont"s spelled out. We will show you how to be successful in any endeavor that you do!
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    46 mins
  • Tron - Special addition!

    Tron - Special addition!
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode we will be diving into the Tron series. We will go into the meanings of each film, and bring up some subliminal messages within each film. We will also give you some interesting information about Jeff Bridges, and book end that with some interesting little tidbits bits about Jared Leto. We normally also dive into other subject matters as it deals with the entertainment industry, but this episode is all about the Tron world!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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