Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 33m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (74)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Hosted by National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland.

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Why the NO FAKES Act Matters Right Now

Jun 09, 2026 41m

The NO FAKES Act heads to a Senate Judiciary Committee markup and vote on June 11, 2026. This is a moment three years in the making and the closest this bill has come to becoming law. Right now,…

Meet the 'Project Hail Mary' Puppeteer Who Brought Rocky to Life

May 28, 2026 35m

One of the biggest movie surprises of 2026 has been the sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary. Actor, puppeteer and puppet designer James Ortiz joins the show to discuss his groundbreaking performance…

Unpacking the 2026 TV/Theatrical Tentative Agreement

May 14, 2026 1h 1m

Earlier this month, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP reached a tentative agreement on a successor contract to the 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts covering motion pictures, scripted primetime dramatic television,…

The Most Memorable Moments of the Actor Awards

Apr 30, 2026 43m

In March, SAG-AFTRA hosted The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, which streamed live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The show has been honoring outstanding…

How the New Intimacy Coordinator Contract is Good for the Whole Industry

Apr 16, 2026 28m

SAG-AFTRA's first collective bargaining agreement for intimacy coordinators took effect on Feb. 22, marking a watershed moment for a profession that didn't exist 15 years ago. The contract…

What's Really Holding Back Latino Representation in Entertainment

Apr 02, 2026 33m

Latino performers face a persistent gap between their presence in the entertainment industry and their representation in actual roles. Typecasting, stereotyping, and limited opportunities remain real…

The Women's Committee Gets Real About Industry Challenges

Mar 19, 2026 31m

As we celebrate Women's History Month this March, we're recognizing not just the trailblazers of the past, but the women who are shaping our industry's future right now. In this episode, we share a…

This Director Is Using Humor to Expose How AI Can't Act

Mar 05, 2026 23m

We've all seen the headlines about A.I. and wondered what it all means for your career. There's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty about what AI synthetics can actually accomplish. Writer-director and…

The Battle to Preserve Human Artistry in the Age of A.I.

Feb 19, 2026 39m

AI-generated content and deepfakes are rewriting the rules of creative ownership. So what are writers, artists, and performers doing about it? In this panel discussion from the AI House at the World…

The Digital Replica Rules Every Commercial Actor Needs to Know

Feb 05, 2026 34m

SAG-AFTRA's 2025 commercials contracts delivered groundbreaking A.I. provisions, but what do they actually mean for you? Tracy Hyman, Executive Director of Commercials Contracts, and actor and…

Why Unions Need to be Part of the A.I. Conversation

Jan 22, 2026 44m

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland sits down with journalist Matt Belloni from Puck at CES in Las Vegas for a no-holds-barred conversation about the future of A.I. and entertainment. Matt asks the tough…

Legendary Songwriter Diane Warren On Her Superpower

Jan 08, 2026 29m

Diane Warren is one of the most successful and prolific songwriters in music history — and a proud SAG-AFTRA member. Her catalog includes many of the biggest pop songs of the past several decades. In…

What SAG-AFTRA Learned at the International Federation of Actors Congress

Dec 18, 2025 22m

SAG-AFTRA's top three national officers — President Sean Astin, Executive Vice President Linda Powell and Secretary-Treasurer Michelle Hurd — sit down together with National Executive Director &…

James Cameron Wants to Protect Actors in the Age of A.I. Part 2

Dec 09, 2025 26m

In the first part of our interview with legendary director James Cameron, he explained his actor-driven approach to performance capture and why human nuance is still at the core of great…

James Cameron Wants to Protect Actors in the Age of A.I. Part 1

Dec 09, 2025 24m

James Cameron has spent four decades pushing filmmaking technology forward, but at the core of his work is something deeply human. In this video, the Oscar-winning director of Terminator, Aliens,…

New SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin on What's Next for the Union (Part 2)

Nov 20, 2025 29m

In the second half of our conversation, newly elected SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin opens up about lessons from the 2023 strike, the challenges of member communication and his goals for the next…

New SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin On His Day-One Priorities (Part 1)

Nov 06, 2025 25m

Sean Astin has spent most of his life in front of the camera starring in beloved films like The Goonies, Rudy, and The Lord of the Rings — and behind the scenes as a committed advocate for SAG-AFTRA…

How to Be More Confident in Auditions

Oct 23, 2025 31m

Auditions are part of every performer's journey, but that doesn't mean they come naturally. The process can feel overwhelming, especially with the rise of self-taping. How can performers approach…

Money Strategies Every Performer Should Know

Oct 09, 2025 31m

Performers face unique financial challenges with multiple gigs and unpredictable income spread across different states and even other countries. But there are smart steps you can take right now to…

What Actors Get Wrong About Commercial Auditions

Sep 25, 2025 30m

For many actors, commercials are a vital part of building and sustaining a career. But the world of commercial casting can sometimes feel like a mystery. There are differences from theatrical…

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