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Bill Glass
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Get ready for an incredibly fun and insightful episode as we sit down with the hilariously talented Bill Glass, the actor behind one of the most recognizable faces, and fake mustaches, on television as Progressive’s legendary “Dr. Rick”!

In this conversation, Bill takes us back to his Chicago roots and shares his journey from high school class clown who stumbled into improv to a true “lunch pail actor” who has spent 26 years building a successful career in Los Angeles. He also opens up about landing a recurring role alongside Ed Helms on Mike Schur’s Rutherford Falls, and developing his “one for them, one for me” approach to auditioning. Bill gets real about navigating the politics of Hollywood, using improv to save the day on set, and why actors can’t afford to sit around waiting for the traditional system to give them permission to work. Tune in for an inside look at how a series of intense auditions ultimately led to a life-changing “unicorn” commercial campaign and why Bill never treats a one-off role like it’s just a one-off.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Bill Glass right here.

About Bill Glass:

Bill Glass got his start in Chicago’s legendary improv community, studying at The Second City and performing at iO Chicago before moving to Los Angeles in 1998. Since then, he has built an impressive career spanning television, film, and more than 150 national commercials.

On television, Bill had a recurring role on Mike Schur, Sierra Teller Ornelas, and Ed Helms’ comedy Rutherford Falls, followed by a memorable guest appearance on St. Denis Medical. He can also be seen in the independent feature Mickey Brasch and is currently starring in Progressive’s award-winning Dr. Rick commercial campaign.

Credits:

  • St. Denis Medical
  • Queenpins
  • Rutherford Falls
  • Fresh Off the Boat
  • The League
  • The Last Word
  • Justified
  • The Middle
  • Men at Work
  • Roswell

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Devan Chandler Long
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Devan Chandler Long is known for his wide-ranging scope of work, currently starring as Thorfinn in the hit Network comedy GHOSTS. He recurred on the television series “The Rookie” and “Doom Patrol,” where he portrayed the DC Comics strongman superhero Flex Mentallo. Long appeared in Michael Bay’s feature film “Ambulance,” co-starring with Jake Gyllenhaal, and guest starred in the J.J. Abrams series “Duster.” Long was raised in the small island town of Anacortes, Wash., where he grew up entertaining his peers in the classroom and on the football field. His talents earned him a full ride scholarship to play football at the University of Oregon, where he would go on to garner school records and become known for his humorous interviews and locker room antics. Given his boisterous personality and proclivity for storytelling, it wasn’t long until Long found his truth in acting. He got his first acting job on the series SHAMELESS in 2012.

Utilizing his blue-collar work ethic and stubborn determination, Long blazed a career as a multi-faceted character actor, portraying an eclectic array of characters from vicious assassins to lovable superheroes, thus escaping the stereotypical confines adopted by most actors of his physical prowess.

Long resides in Venice, Calif., with his wife, Jesse Golden, whom he married in 2020, and her son, now their son, Kaleo Golden. Long’s big brother is Rien Long, who played in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans. Long enjoys cooking, surfing, paddle tennis and prank calling his grandma with character voices (she loves it, it’s their thing). He can be followed on Instagram and Twitter @devanclong.

Credits:

  • Ghosts
  • Doom Patrol
  • Bosch
  • Duster
  • The Rookie
  • NCIS
  • Runaways
  • S.W.A.T.
  • Teen Wolf
  • It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
  • Sons of Anarchy
  • The Last Ship
  • Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  • Training Day
  • Shameless
  • General Hospital

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  • IMDB: Devan Chandler Long, Actor, Producer
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Dewayne Perkins on That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Dewayne Perkins
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Dewayne Perkins is an Emmy-nominated writer, actor, producer, and comedian.  He can next be seen starring in the highly anticipated Seth Rogen comedy series “The Studio,” premiering on AppleTV+ this March 26, 2025, which comes on the heels of his most recent on-screen appearance opposite Keke Palmer and SZA in Sony’s feature film, “One of Them Days.”  Fans may recognize Dewayne from his critically acclaimed, feature Lionsgate film, “The Blackening,” a horror-comedy which he co-wrote alongside Tracy Oliver, and with a sequel currently in development.  Additionally, Dewayne is currently writing and executive producing an original film adaptation of Hasbro’s “Clue” for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures with Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds set to star.  Named by Variety in 2020 as a “Comic to Watch,” Dewayne’s comedy writing credits are extensive, including work on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Saved by the Bell,” and “The Amber Ruffin Show,” the latter of which earned him an Emmy nomination.  He has also written for the WGA Awards, The Webby Awards, and the 2018 White House Correspondents Dinner, where one of his jokes was featured in The New Yorker’s “Best Jokes of 2018.”  As an actor, Dewayne has had recurring roles on Netflix’s “The Upshaws” and Peacock’s “Saved by the Bell,” with additional appearances on IFC’s “Sherman’s Showcase” and MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out.”

CREDITS:

  • The Studio
  • Clue
  • The Blackening
  • The Blackening Sequel
  • The Upshaws
  • Sausage Party: Foodtopia
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  • Saved by the Bell
  • One of Them Days
  • The Amber Ruffin Show

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  • WRITER: Erin McCluskey
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  • ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
  • SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri
Jameela Jamil on That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Jameela Jamil
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In what might be one of our favorite audition stories in “That One Audition” history, actress Jameela Jamil takes us step by step through every honest and hilarious moment leading to her bookig the role of Tahani on NBC’s hit comedy “The Good Place.” From her first ever audition with renowned casting director Allison Jones, to improvising on the fly during her network test, Jameela says that when you live for the funny story, you ultimately can’t lose — no matter the outcome of the audition. Some of her additional credits include “Poker Face,” “Marry Me,” “She-Hulk Attorney at Law,” and “DC League of Super-Pets.” In today’s episode, Jameela shares techniques for staying present in an audition, lessons learned from her co-stars including Kristen Bell and Ted Danson, and the importance of finding reps who support you in the kinds of characters you want to play. Whether it be leading roles, villans, or comedic supporting characters, there truly are no small parts.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jameela Jamil right here.

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  • WRITER: Erin McCluskey
  • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
  • ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
  • SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri
Jessica Pohly on That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Jessica Pohly
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From comedy to drama, Jessica is solidifying a name for herself in the entertainment industry through her authentic, original brand of comedy and ability to transition seamlessly to dramatic characters on screen and is a proud member of the LGBTQ community. Pohly was born and raised in New York City. She began her career touring with the American Shakespeare Center and was also a member of the Atlantic Theater Company. She originated roles in several plays written by Pulitzer Prize winner Adam Rapp.

After writing, producing, and starring in Alternate Sides, a 2012 short film about the trials and tribulations of parking in New York City, Pohly ventured into television with cameos in multiple sitcoms in 2013 and 2014, including “Welcome to the Family,” “Super Fun Night,” and “Modern Family.”

This year Jessica can be seen starring opposite Juno Temple, Jon Hamm, Richa Moorjani, and Jennifer Jason Leigh in season 5 of FX’s critically acclaimed drama series “Fargo.” She got her first big break on screen starring as bank robber Pepper opposite Paul Reubens in “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,” which debuted on Netflix in 2016. Additional recent credits for Jessica include recurring roles on “Grand Crew” for NBC, Netflix’s “Huge in France,” ‘SMILF” for Showtime and “Goliath” for Amazon. Jessica is currently a member of the Main Company at The Groundlings, the foremost comedy training ground in Los Angeles that has been a springboard for countless careers.

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RE-RELEASE: Tommy Dewey
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Nothing CASUAL About THE MINDY PROJECT

Tommy Dewey may seem casually cool and like he has it all figured out in this business, but it took “letting go” of perfection to land the jobs on CASUAL and THE MINDY PROJECT that made him feel like he could truly relax and embrace a fully realized character. A collegiate track runner at Princeton University, Tommy had big plans for Wall Street signing up for the LSAT twice. On hiatus from a stress fracture, Tommy accepted a challenge to audition for the two coveted spots in Princeton’s improv troupe. No acting experience, but a innate sense of comedic timing and his sports driven ambitious nature landed him one of the two coveted roles out of 100 actors. Tommy not only secured the spot in the group, he eventually was the troupe’s director and writer. Law School was still waiting for Tommy, but Tommy challenged himself with a summer intensive at RODA and now attributes his success to his fall back plan being writing. Yes, this guy can write! Tommy took a year off of acting to create and run the writer’s room for his own show “Sons of Tucson.” Listen in to hear how Tommy deals with nerves, how he runs a casting session for his shows, what really gets you the job, how to stay in the game and how his back up plan now is writing.

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“If you can get to that point where you can relax enough to give them your version of the person, even if they like it or not, you are going to start in a much better place.”

“I was always off book, I wanted to land everything perfectly, but that is not what acting is…acting is what happens in the ethers between two people.”

“Auditioning should be much more of a mess. I mean it should be messy and always searching. The key is being present and creating whatever it is in the ether between whoever you are working with. That’s what the camera needs to see. Not you saying it perfectly.”

 

007: Tommy Dewey
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Tommy Dewey may seem casually cool and like he has it all figured out in this business, but it took “letting go” of perfection to land the jobs on CASUAL and THE MINDY PROJECT that made him feel like he could truly relax and embrace a fully realized character. A collegiate track runner at Princeton University, Tommy had big plans for Wall Street signing up for the LSAT twice. On hiatus from a stress fracture, Tommy accepted a challenge to audition for the two coveted spots in Princeton’s improv troupe. No acting experience, but a innate sense of comedic timing and his sports driven ambitious nature landed him one of the two coveted roles out of 100 actors. Tommy not only secured the spot in the group, he eventually was the troupe’s director and writer. Law School was still waiting for Tommy, but Tommy challenged himself with a summer intensive at RODA and now attributes his success to his fall back plan being writing. Yes, this guy can write! Tommy took a year off of acting to create and run the writer’s room for his own show “Sons of Tucson.” Listen in to hear how Tommy deals with nerves, how he runs a casting session for his shows, what really gets you the job, how to stay in the game and how his back up plan now is writing.

Listen to the unforgettable stories that landed Tommy Dewey right HERE.

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QUOTES:
“If you can get to that point where you can relax enough to give them your version of the person, even if they like it or not, you are going to start in a much better place.”
“I was always off book, I wanted to land everything perfectly, but that is not what acting is…acting is what happens in the ethers between two people.”
“Auditioning should be much more of a mess. I mean it should be messy and always searching. The key is being present and creating whatever it is in the ether between whoever you are working with. That’s what the camera needs to see. Not you saying it perfectly.”
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Los Angeles-based actress, bestselling author, host of That One Audition podcast, entrepreneur, & mother.

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