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Adam Goldberg on That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Adam Goldberg
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Adam can currently be seen starring on the hit CBS series “The Equalizer.” The show, a reimagining of the classic series and films, follows Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah), an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn. Adam is a standout as the gruffly endearing, eccentric and fiercely loyal computer hacker Harry Keshegian, who is like a brother to McCall. “The Equalizer” had a massive debut to over 23 million viewers in 2021 and is currently airing its third season.  Brand new episodes will return February 19, 2023, on CBS.

Adam is often recognized for his impressive body of work in film, being hand-picked by Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard for memorable roles in their Academy Award winning projects.  A career-changing moment was landing the role of tough, wise-cracking infantryman Private Mellish in Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” opposite Tom Hanks. The film went on to receive 5 Academy Awards while also being nominated for Best Picture. From there, Adam starred in major blockbusters including Academy Award winner “A Beautiful Mind” from director Ron Howard opposite Russell Crowe. In 2003 he showcased his talent in comedy, appearing opposite Matthew McConaughey in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Other major film roles include “Déjà Vu” with Denzel Washington and “Zodiac” opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Brian Cox, and Robert Downey Jr. Adam’s debut in the entertainment industry came with supporting film roles in Billy Crystal’s “Mr. Saturday Night” and Richard Linklater’s classic feature “Dazed and Confused” alongside Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, and Ben Affleck.

In television, Adam starred as Mr. Numbers in the critically acclaimed, crime drama “Fargo” (FX) opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Colin Hanks, which was inspired by the 1996 film of the same name. The series was nominated for a slew of awards, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film.  Additional TV credits include starring on “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” “Taken” (NBC), appearing as Chandler Bing’s crazy roommate Eddie on “Friends” (NBC), “The Unusuals” (ABC), “NYC 22” (CBS), “The $treet” (FOX), “Entourage” (HBO), and “God Friended Me” (CBS).

While working in film and television has been a huge part of Adam’s life, his personal passion for photography and music have garnered their own cult following over the years, fully establishing him as a renaissance man. As a photographer Adam’s signature dreamy, double exposures shot on film (oftentimes posted on his Instagram) document and explore people, landscapes, and create a scene where viewers can draw their own interpretations from his art.

As a musician Adam has recorded four albums under his moniker The GoldbergSisters, a collaboration with his mythical twin sister and alter ego “Celeste.” In 2018 he released a 14-track album entitled “HOME: A Nice Place to Visit” where he sang and played every musical instrument, apart from the trumpet and violin. In conjunction to the music Adamreleased a stunning large-format photo book, marrying his love for soundscapes and photography, while he also starred and directed videos to accompany the album.  The Goldberg Sisters discography also includes Stranger’s Morning (2013), The Goldberg Sisters (2011), and Landy (2009).

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005 Manish Dayal on That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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There’s Only Your Way: The Journey Back to Artistry

A talented actor and burgeoning director, Manish Dayal continues to engage audiences with dynamic projects.

Currently, Dayal can be seen reprising his role as ‘Dr. Devon Pravesh’ on the fourth season of Fox’s THE RESIDENT, opposite Matt Czuchry and Emily VanCamp. The show follows a group of doctors at Chastain Memorial Hospital as they face personal and professional challenges on a daily basis. The show airs Tuesday nights at 8PM ET.

Dayal is currently in development on the feature STRINGER, which he will star in and produce. Based on Anjan Sundaram’s memoir, Stringer: A Reporter’s Journey into the Congo, the feature follows Sundaram’s 18-month journey as a freelance journalist in the Congo and offers an inside look at the atrocities occurring within the country.

Most recently, Dayal was seen as ‘Faarooq’ in Netflix’s HOLIDATE. Directed by John Whitesell and written by Tiffany Paulsen, the comedy co-stars Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey and Kristin Chenowith. The film was released on October 28, 2020 and quickly became one of the streamer’s Top 10 movies.

Previously, he lent his voice to the role of ‘Shashi Dhar’ in Vin Diesel’s animated Netflix series FAST & FURIOUS: SPY RACERS. The series was released on December 26, 2019.

Dayal is perhaps best known for his starring role opposite Helen Mirren in THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY, directed by Lasse Hallström and produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. The film premiered at the 2014 Deauville Film Festival and later screened at the 2014 San Sebastian Film Festival.

Other film credits include VICEROY’S HOUSE alongside Gillian Anderson, Hugh Bonneville and Michael Gambon, and the short film, FIFTEEN YEARS LATER, which marked Dayal’s directorial debut. Dayal also stars in the film opposite Matt McGorry and Rachel Brosnahan.

On television, he has appeared in notable roles in HALT AND CATCH FIRE and MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Additional credits include 90210, LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, THE GOOD WIFE, RUBICON and SWITCHED AT BIRTH.

CREDITS INCLUDE: The Resident, Holidate Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, Viceroy’s House, Fifteen Years Later, The 100 Foot Journey, Halt and Catch Fire, Agent’s of S.H.I.E.L.D, 90210, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife, Rubicon, Switched at Birth…

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“Sometimes doing nothing, and being quick, is great direction…”

“In order to tell the stories that you want to tell, and reflect the world that you’re living in, and the reality that you believe and should be reflected, you have to tell that story. You have to become a creator. You have to try to narrate that vision.”

“We all need lows as actors in order to know where we’re going and where we’re coming from.”

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009 James Badge Dale On That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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Perfect is Boring: Winning with Your Imperfections // Lessons in Long-term Relationships With Yourself, Your Art, and Your Team

James Badge Dale is an American actor known for his early work in the 1990 film adaptation of Lord of the Flies, and his roles on the popular Fox TV series 24, HBO’s The Pacific, and AMC’s Rubicon.

James was born in New York City to actress Anita Morris and actor/choreographer Grover Dale. At 10 he was picked out of his 5th grade class in Wonderland Elementary School to play Simon in Lord Of The Flies. After five months on location in Jamaica, he returned to California and took a pause from the industry. He pursued hockey and played as a goalie at Manhattanville College until an injury prevented him from playing. This break from sports re-ignited his passion for acting and he decided to move to NYC to train as an actor.

Since then, and in addition to working on several award-winning TV series, he’s been in multiple feature films including The Departed with Jack Nicholson, Iron Man 3, World War Z, The Lone Ranger, Parkland, and Only The Brave. Currently you can watch him starring as Detective Ray Abruzzo in STARZ’s new crime drama Hightown.

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“If you’re acting, it’s not a part time thing—it’s a full-time thing.”

“It’s the only time in life when being reactive is actual damn good.”

“I don’t want to live this way: where my own self-worth as an individual is based on these auditions.”

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Michelle Monaghan Featured

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How to Bring Forth Your Best Creative Self

Today’s guest fits the perfect + poignant mold for our 50th episode -With thick-skin, an optimist’s heart and a realist’s mind, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan will tell us how being championed by her parents in a town of 700, mentored by Frances McDormand in the North Country and ending up on Constantine’s cutting room floor gave her the courage, confidence and opportunity to make every mission…possible.

Michelle Monaghan is an Golden Globe nominated actress with nearly 20 years of experience in this industry. Her roles in television and film are as diverse as they are challenging and powerful to watch. She is best known for her work as Harmony Faith Lane in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which she starred alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer. She is known for her recurring role as Julia Meade-Hunt in J. J. Abrams massive hit the Mission: Impossible series, starring Tom Cruise. She is known for Ben Affleck’s Academy Award Nominated Gone Baby Gone in her role as Angie Gennaro, featuring two Boston detectives investigating the kidnapping of a little girl. Michelle is additionally known for her film performances in Source Code, Trucker, North Country, The HeartBreak Kid, and The Bourne Supremacy. She’s starred in the Hulu series The Path as Sarah Lane with Aaron Paul and Hugh Dancy, and the critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe Nominated True Detective as Maggie Hart. She’s guest starred in numerous television shows including Boston Public, Young Americans, and American Dad. You can catch her in Mission: Impossible Fallout in theatres today.

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“Never let them see you sweat.”

“The most powerful moments are the moments unsaid, and it’s all those moments in between.”

“You learn the most about yourself in your independent filmmaking style. You learn the most about film, but also about acting.”

 

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50th episode with Alyshia’s role model, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan.

Today’s guest fits the perfect + poignant mold for our 50th episode -With thick-skin, an optimist’s heart and a realist’s mind, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan will tell us how being championed by her parents in a town of 700, mentored by Frances McDormand in the North Country and ending up on Constantine’s cutting room floor gave her the courage, confidence and opportunity to make every mission…possible.

Michelle Monaghan is an Golden Globe nominated actress with nearly 20 years of experience in this industry. Her roles in television and film are as diverse as they are challenging and powerful to watch. She is best known for her work as Harmony Faith Lane in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which she starred alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer. She is known for her recurring role as Julia Meade-Hunt in J. J. Abrams massive hit the Mission: Impossible series, starring Tom Cruise. She is known for Ben Affleck’s Academy Award Nominated Gone Baby Gone in her role as Angie Gennaro, featuring two Boston detectives investigating the kidnapping of a little girl. Michelle is additionally known for her film performances in Source Code, Trucker, North Country, The HeartBreak Kid, and The Bourne Supremacy. She’s starred in the Hulu series The Path as Sarah Lane with Aaron Paul and Hugh Dancy, and the critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe Nominated True Detective as Maggie Hart. She’s guest starred in numerous television shows including Boston Public, Young Americans, and American Dad. You can catch her in Mission: Impossible Fallout in theatres today.

 

Tune into our Interview on iTunes HERE

 

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“Never let them see you sweat.”

“The most powerful moments are the moments unsaid, and it’s all those moments in between.”

“I’m also a really firm believer in quality versus quantity.”

“You learn the most about yourself in your independent filmmaking style. You learn the most about film, but also about acting.”

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