Oct 30, 202646 min
Otoja Abit joins Beyond The Take to discuss his journey from acting and Broadway to independent filmmaking, including the 13-year road to bringing Veronica & Julian to the screen. He breaks down: raising money for indie...
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Beyond The Take is your all-access pass to the stories behind the scenes. Hosted by actor and producer Marc Chouen alongside co-host Michael J Puddy, this bi-weekly podcast pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry — from actors and casting directors to producers, writers, and the dreamers in between.Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a working pro, or just obsessed with the grind behind the glamor, you’ll hear unfiltered conversations, insider truths, and what it really takes to make it in Hollywood and beyond.Because when the take ends…the real story begins.
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What is Beyond The Take about?
Beyond The Take is your all-access pass to the stories behind the scenes. Hosted by actor and producer Marc Chouen alongside co-host Michael J Puddy, this bi-weekly podcast pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry, from actors and casting directors to producers, writers, and the dreamers in between.
What has Beyond The Take covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Making an Independent Film Without Losing Creative Control | Otoja Abit" (30 October 2026, 46 minutes), "The Fi-Core Debate and the Future of SAG-AFTRA | Austin Highsmith Garces" (31 July 2026, 77 minutes), and "How Working Actors Stay Relevant When the Industry Keeps Changing | B. Todd Johnston" (19 June 2026, 73 minutes).
How often does Beyond The Take publish?
Beyond The Take publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 20 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Beyond The Take?
Booking probability for Beyond The Take is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond The Take requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond The Take's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 31, 20261h 17m
Why are more actors considering Fi-Core, and what could they lose by leaving union jurisdiction? Austin Highsmith Garces joins Beyond The Take to discuss: SAG-AFTRA’s new vertical short-form agreement The risks of going...
- Jun 19, 20261h 13m
B. Todd Johnston ( Mayor of Kingstown ) returns to Beyond The Take to discuss writing his own TV series, navigating today’s film industry, and adapting to an entertainment landscape shaped by streaming, self-tapes, and...
- May 15, 20261h 7m
How do indie filmmakers actually survive in 2026? Tube E Movie filmmaker Will Adams joins Beyond The Take to break down indie film distribution, streaming platforms like Tubi and Plex, and the reality of making movies...
- Apr 17, 202649 min
Does acting success come later in your career? Marc Chouen sits down with Bonnie Rose to talk about longevity, staying present in auditions, and building momentum at any stage. From booking her first major role with...
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- Mar 20, 20261h 32m
What’s really happening behind SAG-AFTRA negotiations — and are actors actually protected on set? Marc Chouen sits down with intimacy coordinator and strike captain Kristen Elizabeth to break down actor safety, union...
- Feb 27, 202640 minS2
What does it actually take to make an independent film without investors or studio backing? Screenwriter and actor Marc Cubelli breaks down how he wrote, produced, and starred in his latest indie feature Shooting Sid —...
- Feb 13, 202657 minS2
What does it really take for an independent film to break through? In this episode of Beyond the Take , Marc Chouen sits down with filmmaker, producer, and Executive Director of the SoHo International Film Festival...
- Jan 30, 202653 minS2
What does it actually take to start acting and how do you know if you should keep going when things get hard? In this episode of Beyond The Take , Marc Chouen flips the format and sits down with someone new to the...
- Jan 16, 20261h 23mS2
What does it really take to build a lasting career in the entertainment industry without shortcuts, hype, or excuses? In this episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen sits down with actor, producer, and longtime mentor...
- Jan 2, 20261h 38mS2
What does it really take to build a lasting acting career especially after being part of a global phenomenon? In the Season premiere of Beyond The Take , Marc Chouen sits down with actor Sherman Augustus for a deep...
- Oct 31, 20251h 20mS1
How do you direct horror with kids, compete in festivals, and survive Hollywood’s streaming shake-up all at once? In this Halloween-episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen sits down with indie horror filmmaker David B...
- Oct 3, 202552 minS1
In this episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen sits down with Michael J Puddy to tackle industry myths and uncover the realities shaping the entertainment business in 2025. From actors making political statements to...
- Sep 19, 20251h 5mS1
What happens when you leave a career in aviation to chase your dream in Hollywood? In this episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen sits down with actress, producer, and businesswoman Marcia Lopez to explore her...
Episode #6
Acting Without The BS w/ Jeff Seymour
Sep 5, 202551 minS1What if the best acting doesn’t look like acting at all? In this episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen sits down with veteran actor, coach, and author Jeff Seymour to explore his groundbreaking “Real Life Actor...
- Aug 22, 202554 minS1
What do Navy training, Hollywood politics, and union elections have in common? In this episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen sits down with actor and SAG-AFTRA leader Christina Bobrowsky to break down the realities of...
- Jul 31, 20251h 7mS1
In this episode of Beyond The Take, actor, writer, and director Sunita Deshpande (@luckysunita) joins Marc for a powerful conversation on the beauty, vulnerability, and authenticity of live performance. From directing...
- Jul 17, 202559 minS1
Award-winning filmmaker, poet, and author Jamal Hodge joins Beyond the Take for one of our most powerful conversations yet. From a turbulent childhood filled with trauma and homelessness to becoming a celebrated voice...
- Jul 3, 202547 minS1
In this episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen and co-host Michael J. Puddy sit down with actor, producer, and entrepreneur Sara Quiriconi to explore how vertical short-form content is reshaping the film industry—and...
Episode #1
Wrestlers in Hollywood: B Todd Johnston
Jun 19, 20251h 15mS1Actor and wrestler in-training B Todd Johnston (Mayor of Kingstown, Ballard) joins us to talk about the rise of pro wrestlers breaking into serious Hollywood roles. We dive into: • The Rock’s Oscar potential and his...
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