That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Get ready for an electrifying deep dive with Michelle Hurd, an actress, activist, and industry powerhouse whose career has spanned Shakespeare, sitcoms, sci-fi universes, and everything in between. Born into a legendary artistic lineage and raised to treat acting as both a sacred craft and a true business, Michelle opens up about the relentless training and unwavering discipline that have fueled her ability to work only as an actor since college. She reveals the strategy that won her the fiercely complex role of Raffi on Star Trek: Picard in just two takes. Michelle also pulls back the curtain on her crucial work within SAG-AFTRA, sharing why boundaries matter, why actors should never be asked to tape themselves unclothed, and how she's fighting to make sets safer for everyone. With recent projects alongside Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein and several new films on the way, Michelle Hurd is as unstoppable as ever. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Michelle Hurd right here. Credits: Star Trek: Picard Ash vs Evil Dead Anyone But You You Blindspot Law & Order: SVU Office Romance The Glades Hawaii: Five-0 Younger Daredevil Jessica Jones How to Get Away with Murder 90210 Where The Wind Blows Guest Links: IMDB: Michelle Hurd, Actress, Producer Connect with That One Audition: MAGIC MIND: 48% off ONEAUDITION20 THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney CREDITS: Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Alyshia Ochse WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

In this episode, Alyshia breaks down a new acronym for REST and explores why true rest is essential for the creative mind. Learn how stepping back fuels intuition, clarity, and artistry, and why rest isn't slowing down… it is setting yourself up to create again. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. Connect with That One Audition: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Black Friday 50% Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney CREDITS: Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Alyshia Ochse WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Step into an extraordinary journey with Colin Egglesfield, a multi-hyphenate creator who has built a global career by refusing to follow a straight path. After taking the MCAT, he made a radical pivot into modeling before breaking into Hollywood with a contract role on All My Children. Along the way he survived multiple life-altering setbacks, including multiple bouts of cancer and living through the World Trade Center tragedy, which reshaped his entire outlook on purpose and possibility. Colin opens up about the intense pressures of Hollywood including being unexpectedly killed off a show, being told he looked "too much like Tom Cruise" in an audition, and how he overcame debilitating stage fright through unconventional acting exercises. You don't want to miss how he booked Something Borrowed after five rounds of auditions, including how he wrote his Oscar acceptance speech before the final audition. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Colin Egglesfield right here. Credits: Something Borrowed All My Children The Client List Rizzoli & Isles Melrose Place Autumn Dreams Chicago Fire Lucifer UnReal Bad Moms Bad Teacher Charmed Gilmore Girls Guest Links: IMDB: Colin Egglesfield, Actor, Producer Connect with That One Audition: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Black Friday 50% Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney CREDITS: Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Alyshia Ochse WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Discipline isn't just a buzzword — it's the secret weapon of working actors. In this episode of That One Audition, Alyshia Ochse dives into the power of studying story, mastering framing, and learning from brilliant actors to elevate your craft and your self-tapes. From observing working actors like Frank Grillo, Michelle Monaghan, and Skye P. Marshall to analyzing your own auditions with a critical eye, Alyshia breaks down how to turn inspiration into actionable skills. Plus, she shares how The Bridge for Actors puts years of industry experience and a supportive community right in your hands, helping you go from student of acting to a working, bookable actor. If you're ready to stop guessing in the room, build real skills, and learn from the pros, this episode is your blueprint. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. Connect with That One Audition: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Black Friday Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney CREDITS: Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Alyshia Ochse WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Join us for an electrifying conversation with actor Frank Grillo, one of Hollywood's most grounded and dynamic leading men. From Warrior, The Grey, and Zero Dark Thirty to Captain America: Civil War and The Purge franchise, Frank has built a career defined by grit, authenticity, and longevity. Now starring opposite John Cena in Peacemaker and returning to Taylor Sheridan's Tulsa King (Paramount+), he opens up about maintaining a blue-collar work ethic at the highest levels of Hollywood. Frank shares why he rejects traditional "method shit" in favor of pure imagination, revealing the power of reading a script up to 80 times to fully inhabit a role. From his late start and three-year "bootcamp" on a soap opera to becoming a globally recognized force, Frank offers rare insight on what truly makes a stand-out audition and unforgettable performances. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Frank Grillo right here. Credits: Tulsa King Peacemaker Superman Justice League: Warworld Captain America: Civil War Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend Zero Dark Thirty Billions Kingdom Avengers: Endgame The Grey Warrior Prison Break Poltergeist: The Legacy Guest Links: IMDB: Frank Grillo, Actor, Producer Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. Connect with That One Audition: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Black Friday SALE Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney CREDITS: Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Alyshia Ochse WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu