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- 1 weeks ago33 min
Protecting Artists in a Changing Music Industry
Getting paid for your music has never been simple. And as the industry has moved from radio to satellite and streaming, it's only gotten more complicated. Now artificial intelligence is raising new questions about who controls an artist's work and who gets paid when it's used. SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe joins the podcast to explain how his organization has distributed more than $13 billion in digital royalties to over 850,000 music creators, the threat of AI to divert royalties away from human artists and why the American Music Fairness Act could change how performers are compensated for radio airplay. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Behind the Scene Study: Essential Tips From Acting Teacher Jill Stern
Every actor sits with a script and has to figure out: What's actually happening in this scene? Where does it start emotionally, where does it end, and what's important in between? That work is called scene study, and it's one of the most fundamental skills an actor builds. New York Local member Jill Stern has taught scene study at the SAG-AFTRA New York Conservatory since 2013, and shares how to get the most out of a first read, how to make bold choices and when it's OK to improvise. Jill also shares tips for self-tapes and advice on creating your own projects during slow periods. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- Oct 1, 202636 min
What It Really Takes to Be a Broadcast Journalist Today
Broadcast journalists chase breaking news, work unpredictable hours and sometimes put themselves in harm's way to tell stories the public needs to know. But the job is changing. Tracee Wilkins is an investigative reporter with NBC4 Washington and president of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local. She takes us inside the newsroom to talk about why reporters are being asked to do more with less, what it takes to produce for TV, digital and social all at once, and growing concerns about safety and First Amendment rights. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA
- Sep 17, 202637 min
A Voice Actors' Guide to Voiceover Work
Voiceover work covers a lot of ground: audiobooks, animation, commercials, video games, ADR/looping, dubbing. But how different are they really, and what does it take to break in? David Jolliffe has voiced well over 1,000 TV episodes and serves as SAG-AFTRA's L.A. Local Second Vice President. Nancy Linari is a voiceover performer and audiobook narrator best known as the voice of Aunt May in Marvel's Spider-Man. They walk through the distinct skill set each lane demands. They also get into how home studios changed the game post-COVID, why relationships and networking matter and how the union contracts protecting this work came together. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- Sep 3, 202653 min
Labor Day 2026: Where the Union Movement Stands Now
This Labor Day, we step back and ask a bigger question: what's the state of the unions in America right now? Not just SAG-AFTRA, but the whole movement. Where we've made real gains, where we're facing challenges and what it actually means to be a union member in 2026. To tackle these topics, we're joined by two prominent labor leaders who are at the center of that fight. Sean Astin is President of SAG-AFTRA and was recently elected a Vice President of the AFL-CIO. Liz Shuler is President of the AFL-CIO, representing nearly 15 million working people. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- Aug 20, 202619 min
Want More Union Commercial Work? Start Local.
Not every commercial is a big-budget ad for a national brand. Local restaurants, car dealerships, state lotteries, to name a few, all need commercials too. But the terms of our national commercial contract don't always make sense for these regional advertisers. That's where Regional Commercial Codes come in. These agreements create opportunities for working actors in small to mid-size markets across the country by making it easier for local businesses to hire union talent. SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Mid-Size Locals, Nikki Izanec joins the show to walk us through what Regional Commercial Codes are, how they work and why they matter. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- Aug 6, 202626 min
A Conversation With Finneas
Finneas O'Connell is a two-time Academy Award winner, an 11-time Grammy winner, and the creative force behind some of the biggest music of the last decade. He's also a lifelong SAG-AFTRA member who grew up watching his family navigate the industry. In this episode, Finneas talks about his path from child actor to multi-hyphenate creative, the craft behind his music, and why union membership has meant something to him his whole life. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- Jul 23, 202627 min
Digging Into the Details of the TV/Theatrical Agreement
Earlier this year, SAG-AFTRA ratified a new TV/Theatrical Agreement, and a previous episode covered the big wins: the pension merger, AI protections, scale increases, and more. But it's a 148-page contract, and some of the most meaningful gains for working performers may have flown under the radar. This episode goes deeper into the provisions that really add up on set and in members' paychecks. Deputy Chief Contracts Officer Jessica Johnson joins the show to discuss recurring performer escalators, series regular protections, meal penalties, per diems, and even a new pay provision for corsets. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
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