This time on Offstage ONscreen, hosts Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dive into the legacy reboot of the classic franchise, The Naked Gun (2025). The film follows Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) — son of the iconic Leslie Nielsen character — as he takes up the mantel of the original's absurdly competent‑yet‑clueless cop. He pairs with femme fatale Beth (Pamela Anderson) and a gag‑heavy ensemble (including Paul Walter Hauser and Danny Huston) in a brand‑new spoof‑saturated investigation of murder, mayhem and… a possible Halloween‑store forced‑conversion of the whole Police Squad. Todd and Robert raise the question: does this reboot honour the spirit of the original, or simply rely on nostalgia glitz and star power? With Neeson leaning into deadpan absurdity and the gags flying every few seconds, the tone is unmistakably nostalgic — but whether the film lands is left for debate. Will audiences laugh as hard as they hoped? Will this become the new benchmark of spoof comedies, or fall into the reboot‑trap of "funny in theory"?

Tune in as Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dissect performances, direction (Akiva Schaffer) and the very identity of what "The Naked Gun" means in 2025.

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Today's guests are Rob and Helen Bee — voiceover professionals, podcast hosts, and community builders behind The VO Social, a UK-wide grassroots movement that's changing how voice artists connect and grow.

Rob and Helen talk with Todd Kramer and Jay Reum about the loneliness of the VO life and how they've worked to combat it — not just with their podcast, but with real-world meetups, business services, and grassroots support. They share their journey from working VO professionals to running a creative services company tailored specifically for voice artists, helping them with tech, websites, branding, and community.

We talk about what makes The VO Social different, how to turn freelancing into a sustainable business, and why connection is the secret sauce to surviving the isolation of the booth.

00:00 – Opening
02:12 – The loneliness of voiceover
05:50 – Why they started The VO Social
08:34 – Building grassroots VO connections
11:16 – Moving beyond isolation
14:00 – Turning community into action
17:44 – How the VO Social grew across the UK
21:29 – What voice actors actually need
24:05 – Rob and Helen's transition to business owners
27:48 – Building websites and branding for VOs
31:33 – Common struggles voice artists face
34:22 – Keeping the VO Social accessible
38:16 – What freelancers misunderstand about business
41:12 – Helping artists run things sustainably
44:05 – Freelancing myths and realities
47:18 – Gatekeeping vs. sharing knowledge
50:01 – What works better in-person
53:42 – Mistakes voice artists keep repeating
56:20 – Learning to say no
59:08 – The real value of showing up
1:02:20 – Why VO success isn't about the mic
1:05:45 – What's next for The Bees
1:09:30 – Final thoughts and outro

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Website: https://b-double-e.co.uk
Podcast: https://www.thevosocial.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevosocial

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Today's guest is Kenneth Jay, a seasoned Canadian actor with decades of experience across theatre, film, and television. Known for his dedication to craft and his deep respect for storytelling, Kenneth has built a career that bridges continents and philosophies.

In this inspiring and laughter-filled episode, hosts Todd Kramer and Jay Reum chat with Kenneth about the unique discipline of being an understudy, the art of preparation without certainty, and why truth is always at the center of performance. Kenneth shares his journey from Ottawa to Ryerson Theatre School, his surprising connection to Stanislavski's lineage, and how collaboration, language, and identity shape the actor's path.

This conversation is both thoughtful and funny — weaving in the joys, struggles, and revelations of a life lived for the stage. Actors will find wisdom, humor, and a reminder of why we do what we do.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Opening
04:20 – Strapless workouts and silliness
07:00 – PunchTrack: a DAW for narrators
11:00 – Introducing Kenneth Jay
13:00 – Kenneth's showreel and career highlights
16:40 – Growing up in Ottawa, moving to Toronto
18:20 – Ryerson Theatre School and Stanislavski connection
23:30 – Why Kenneth chose theatre over academics
27:00 – The first spark: Robin Hood in grade school
30:00 – Falling in love with Shakespeare
35:10 – The joy and craft of understudying
41:00 – Personal truth inside every performance
47:20 – Collaboration, colleagues, and connection
52:00 – Longevity in the acting industry
57:00 – The gift of language and expression
01:01:30 – Identity and performance
01:05:00 – Laughs, stories, and lessons learned
01:10:00 – Advice for young actors
01:15:00 – Closing thoughts with Kenneth

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The Rage virus saga storms back as Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later (2025), a post‑apocalyptic, coming‑of‑age horror set nearly three decades after the original outbreak. Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson dive into a secluded island community where young Spike (Alfie Williams) and his scavenger father (Aaron Taylor‑Johnson) face a mission into the infected mainland to save his ailing mother (Jodie Comer).

Todd savors the surreal folk‑horror tones and iPhone‑shot visuals; Robert wonders if the emotional undercurrent and cult satire elevate the franchise—or undermine its raw power. Will 28 Years Later resonate as a bold reinvention, or does it fumble its legacy? The hosts unpack the tension, performances, and thematic depth—teasing you with enough questions to keep wondering: does the rage still mean something?

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Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson peel back the visor on F1, the high-octane Joseph Kosinski‑directed drama starring Brad Pitt as a legendary driver battling both the track and his demons. Alongside Pitt, we've got Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem and—get this—our friend Pepe Balderrama (yes, the one who came on the podcast!) playing race engineer Rico Fazio, pulling double duty with Todd in the offstage driver's seat.

We dive into manic Grand Prix sequences, Hans Zimmer's pulse‑pounding score, and question if the nostalgia and spectacle add up to more than cinematic pit‑stops. Is F1 a turbocharged triumph… or spinning its wheels when it counts? Robert keeps his verdict under‑wraps—does he cross the finish line with a thumbs‑up or a checkered flag of doubt? Tune in to find out.

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Today's guest is Kym Jackson — Aussie actor, author, and co-founder of the Secret Actor Society.

Kym's journey spans continents and platforms: she launched her career onstage in Australia, made the leap to Hollywood, and hasn't stopped working since. You've seen her on Criminal Minds, NCIS: LA, This Is Us, and SWAT — or in films like Snitch, Iron Sky, and We Bury the Dead. But acting is just one facet of her creative powerhouse.

In this episode, Kym opens up about navigating the business with grace and grit — from managing self-tapes and raising a family to launching an actor-focused education platform. She talks coaching, casting, demo reels (the good, the bad, and the too-long), and how she landed a dream pilot that never made it past COVID. It's a goldmine of insight for any working actor.

FREE CLASS AT SAS: https://secretactor.com/pages/free-journey-4b

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Opening
02:45 – Todd & Jay intro banter: heatwaves and actor gigs
07:00 – Welcome Kym Jackson: Aussie beginnings
11:20 – Big credits and global acting career
15:30 – Life in Atlanta with husband Andrew Steele
18:15 – Acting with a kid: family-work balance
22:00 – Demo reel critiques: what works and what's too much
27:40 – Secret Actor Society: the backstory
32:00 – Coaching actors through pandemic pivots
37:15 – Casting insights: reel length, slates, and self-tapes
42:10 – Building a searchable video knowledge base
47:20 – "The pilot that got COVID-canceled"
51:40 – How to brand yourself as an actor
56:10 – Real talk: career dry spells and mental health
1:01:00 – Keeping up with changing industry norms
1:06:30 – Working with agents & managers
1:10:00 – Tips for international actors in LA
1:14:50 – The value of video coaching and templates
1:19:30 – Rapid-fire questions: auditions, fails & lessons
1:25:10 – Reflecting on Secret Actor Society's growth
1:29:45 – Todd's nerd-out moment: structured actor tools
1:34:00 – Jay's favorite rants & actor myths
1:39:10 – Kym on future dreams and helping actors
1:44:20 – Jay & Todd wind down the convo
1:47:10 – Final takeaways and gratitude
1:50:20 – Outro and what's next

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Lucky number 13? Not quite. 😱
In this spine-snapping installment of OFFstage ONscreen, Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson take on Final Destination: Bloodlines—a new chapter in the franchise that made paranoia an art form. Does this reboot have fresh life... or is it just death warmed over? We break down the kills, the thrills, and whether fate should've just called it quits. 🩸

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Today's episode is a little different — it's just Todd and Jay, mic'd up and mood-swinging their way through one of those actor chats that starts with "I'm not feeling it" and ends with "okay, I've got a little fire back."

In this candid bonus conversation, Todd and Jay explore the ebb and flow of motivation in an actor's life — why it disappears, how to rediscover it, and the tools they've each developed to stay (or get back) on track. From inner drive to outer community, yoga hacks to time-blocking, and even the occasional black hole of self-doubt, this is a brutally honest and refreshingly funny reflection on the ups and downs of creative energy.

Whether you're smashing auditions or stuck in the "meh," this episode is for every actor who's ever felt a little lost in the grind.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Opening
01:40 – "I'm just not feeling it today"
03:00 – Losing motivation and why it happens
05:15 – Why actors need inner motivation
07:40 – Jay's "bliss-based" discipline hack
10:30 – Todd on how the body seeks pleasure
13:20 – No money, no validation — just love of the work
15:45 – The unpredictable nature of actor life
17:30 – Yoga, chakras, and the motivation pyramid
20:10 – Balancing survival with creative readiness
22:30 – The curse of missed opportunities
24:00 – Todd's big casting miss while abroad
26:00 – Community as a motivator
28:00 – Why Todd got active in the union
29:40 – Surround yourself with other actors
31:00 – Jay's take: finding inner motivation
33:10 – Community vs. discipline — which drives you?
35:30 – Creating purpose from within
38:00 – Tangible tips for everyday motivation
40:00 – Rebuilding your tribe post-pandemic
42:00 – Inner food vs. outer support
44:30 – Why actors need both solo and ensemble energy
46:00 – Wrap-up and final thoughts

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