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In the penultimate episode of Season 2, Kevin and Carson are joined by incredible actor Petey McGee (known for his recurring role as Salim Ashe Freeman on Power Book II: Ghost) for an inspiring and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss. 🔥

Petey opens up about his upbringing in Kansas City, Missouri and the journey that led him to the screen. A classically trained actor with a BA and an MFA under his belt, he’s worked in theatre across the U.S. before breaking into film and TV. He’s appeared in the short U Shoot Videos? (which premiered at Tribeca), Skin Deep (which he wrote and directed), and has made guest appearances on Chicago P.D. as well.

In this episode, Petey discusses what it’s like working on high-level TV sets like POWER, how he balances those experiences with producing and creating his own work, and how Meisner training has shaped his artistry, approach to craft, and career mindset.

From navigating the industry to staying creatively grounded, Petey offers honest reflections on discipline, identity, and building a sustainable acting life. Whether you’re an actor, artist, or creative chasing your next level, this episode is packed with gems 💎🎧

LINK TO PETEY'S WORK: https://www.peteymcgee.com/

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In Episode 08 of Season Two, Kevin and Carson welcome the ever-talented Danielle Liccardo to the podcast! 🎭

An actress, movement specialist, intimacy coordinator, and teacher, Danielle shares her journey into the world of performance and pedagogy, including her path to becoming a Williamson Technique certified Master teacher.

The conversation dives deep into how Loyd Williamson’s Movement Training reshaped her life and craft; and why this powerful technique remains a formative, transformative tool for actors at every stage of their careers. From embodiment to presence to personal growth, this episode is packed with insight, heart, and inspiration. ✨

DANIELLE LICCARDO is a designated Master teacher of the Williamson Technique Certified by mentor Loyd Williamson. Ms. Liccardo has been teaching physical technique to actors for over twenty-five years and one of few appointed by Mr. Williamson to train teachers in his technique. Ms. Liccardo studied towards a BA degree in English/Literature and Drama as a double major from Caldwell University - Summa Cum Laude. As an actress she studied under the direction of Kathryn Gately in New York City, in the classical conservatory at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in London, master classes with the SITI company, the American Globe and with The Original Shakespeare Company in the UK. She has worked abroad, off-broadway, regionally, in voice-overs and in film. Ms. Liccardo has been the core movement specialist in the professional acting conservatory at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, where she is an Asst. Professor, teaching physical technique as well as advanced movement and period style work to the BFA and MFA acting candidates since 1997; and is the resident movement coach for the Rutgers Theater Company. She has designed a unique physical training component for the actor that envelopes the teachings of mentor Loyd Williamson, Tadashi Suzuki, experimental theatre and composition, and ensemble creation. Ms. Liccardo directs and creates original physical performances annually at both Mason Gross School of the Arts and in New York. She is an Intimacy Director and strong advocate for actors, coaching and teaching workshops in this realm to actors, directors, stage managers and designers in the theater world, film and television. She is an active movement coach and consultant in NYC, regionally and abroad; and has been the co-founder of Inertia Productions, Inc. a not-for-profit theatre company in New York City where she has served as Artistic Director for over twenty years. Ms. Liccardo has also been on faculty at Drew University, New York University - Tisch School of the Arts, at Actors Movement Studio/NYC, at Maggie Flanigan Acting Studio, has been a member of the Association of Theater Movement Educators and has proudly sat on numerous artistic and educational panels and committees collaborating with interdisciplinary studies across the arts and sciences.

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In Episode 7 of Season 2, Kevin and Carson welcome the brilliant Meisner teacher Barbara Marchant to It's Not (NOT) A #MeisnerPodcast.

Together, they dive deep into the legendary Second Year of Meisner training: breaking down the progression from impediments and nursery rhymes, through actions, character work, and all the way to Spoon River. 📖

A rich, practical conversation about craft, structure, and why Meisner’s sequencing still hits so hard in an actor’s development. 🎯🧠

BARBARA MARCHANT was the Associate Chair of the Theater Department, Head of the BFA/ MFA Acting program, and Director of the Rutgers Conservatory Training Program at Shakespeare’s Globe at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. She was awarded the Teacher of the Year Award by Rutgers University and is the co-founder of the Rutgers Conservatory at Shakespeare’s Globe in London England. Barbara was trained by William Esper and, for the past thirty years, has taught at the William Esper Studio in NYC. Her acting credits include numerous productions in New York, both on Broadway and Off Broadway, US regional theatres and network daytime television. She is a professional coach with experience in theater, film, and prime time television both in the U.S and the U.K. Her work with Black and Blue resulted in a coveted Tony Award in New York and internationally, France’s prestigious Moliere Award as well as a nomination for England’s Olivier Award. Barbara is the author of “A Young Actors Scenebook: A Training Tool,” published by Rowan and Littlefield, is profiled in “Who’s Who of American Women” and is the recipient of the Rutgers University 2017 Warren I. Sussman award for Excellence in Teaching.

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