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Checkin’ the Gate is a film, television and culture podcast taking a look at the week's in content through the eye of an Atlanta based actor with an insatiable appetite for all things scripted !Each episode explores the real experiences and realities of being an actor pursuing greatness. Hosted by Owen Rogers each episode features a breakdown in the latest prestige and Fandom television and all the hotest movies. Additionally each week spotlights an independent project created by people of color not produced by a major streamer. From directors and cinematographers to producers, artists, and cultural insiders, Checkin’ the Gate offers unfiltered insight into how stories get made and what project make it out production into the zeitgeist. Honest dialogue, sharp observations, and practical perspective for anyone navigating or curious about the film and creative world.Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a fellow actor or a content junkie, this is where you check in before takeoff.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCheckin’ the Gate is a film, television and culture podcast taking a look at the week's in content through the eye of an Atlanta based actor with an insatiable appetite for all things scripted! Each episode explores the real experiences and realities of being an actor pursuing greatness.
Checkin' The Gate is hosted by Owen Rogers. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Macon Film Festival, Lanterns, X-Men ’97, Silo, Widows Bay & Hollywood’s Latest Moves | Episode16" (6 September 2026, 113 minutes), "Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breakdown live from Japan, Marvel News, Charm City Kings and X-Men 97| Episode 15" (8 August 2026, 86 minutes), and "Odyssey makes land, X-Men '97 Returns, Fanatics Fest NYC, and Euphoriai is Back? | Episode 14" (25 July 2026, 80 minutes).
Checkin' The Gate publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 90 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for Checkin' The Gate is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Checkin' The Gate requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Checkin' The Gate's contact route on record: verified email.
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Owen Rogers hosts Checkin' The Gate, a tv podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #16
Owen Rogers checks in from the Macon Film Festival for another week of Checkin' the Gate, breaking down the latest news across film, television, streaming, fandom, and the entertainment industry. This week, the...
THE CHECK-IN Life of a Working Actor + Industry Updates Owen checks in live from Japan and breaks down the latest industry news: Wonder Man canceled Spider-Man crosses the $1 billion mark Upcoming Linkin Park...
Episode #14
This week's entertainment headlines include: Recap from Fanatics Fest NYC to Tales in New Orleans Ali G returns with Who Iz I? New directorial project from Chris Rock New workplace comedy inspired by The Cable Guy...
📰 THE CHECK-IN (Working Actor + Industry Updates) This week's industry check-in includes: Reflections from the Tribeca Festival Atlanta Black Film Festival experiences Mahershala Ali joins Task Season 2 Taye Diggs...
Episode #12
<p>THE CHECK-IN (Actor Life + Industry Updates)<br> A real-time look at navigating the industry this week:<br> • Experiences at the Atlanta Film Festival<br> • Indie Vegas Film Festival reactions and networking<br> •...
<p>THE CHECK-IN (Actor Life + Industry Updates)<br> A grounded look at the week navigating the industry:<br> • Four missed auditions and the reality of momentum gaps<br> • Travel and live event experiences, including...
<p>THE CHECK-IN (Actor Life + Industry Updates)<br> A real look at the week navigating the industry:<br> • Two auditions, one missed opportunity<br> • Attempted screening of You, Me, and Tuscany<br> • Attending On Set...
Episode #9
<p>THE CHECK-IN (Actor Life + Industry Movement)<br> A grounded look at the week in the life of a working actor:<br> • No auditions this week, but strong submission volume<br> • Multiple film festival selections gaining...
<p>THE CHECK-IN (Life of a Working Actor + Industry Movement)<br> Owen opens with a real-time look at navigating the industry this week:<br> • Two auditions and one improv opportunity<br> • Momentum around a new indie...
<p>Owen Rogers returns with a full breakdown of the latest in TV, film, and industry movement, all filtered through the lens of a working actor navigating real opportunities, auditions, and on-set experience.</p> <p>📰...
<h3>🎭 The Check-In: Life of a Working Actor + Industry Updates</h3> <p>This week’s real-life update:</p> <p>1 audition completed</p> <p>Upcoming photography art show</p> <p>Currently working on the film Edgewood</p>...
<p>This week:</p> <p>1 missed audition</p> <p>1 audition lined up</p> <p>Human Rights Film Festival screening</p> <p>Industry headlines shaking things up</p> <p>Topics covered:</p> <p>The passing of Eric Dane and James...
<h2>🎭 The Check-In: Life of a Working Actor</h2> <p>Owen shares a real-time update from the audition grind:<br> • 1 audition<br> • No new auditions lined up<br> • A movie screening recap<br> • Reflections on prestige...
Episode #3
<p>🎙️ Podcast: Checking the Gate</p><p>🎭 Host: Owen Rogers</p><p>🎬 Episode: 3</p><p>📍 Perspective: Working Black actor navigating Atlanta and the entertainment industry</p><p>In This Episode</p><p>Owen checks in...
<p> </p><p>🎧 Host: Owen Rogers @theowenrogers</p><p>⏱️ Episode Length: Approx. 60 minutes</p><p>🎬 Topics: TV reviews, film criticism, Black indie film, acting industry, Atlanta film scene</p><p>In This...
<p>Welcome to Episode 1 of Checkin’ the Gate. In this first episode, host Owen Rogers launches the podcast with a deep, spoiler-filled breakdown of Marvel’s Wonder Man Season 1—a series that uniquely centers a superhero...
Checkin' The Gate
<p>Welcome to Checkin’ the Gate—a weekly podcast breaking down film, television, and the entertainment industry through the eyes of a working actor actively navigating the space.</p><p> </p><p>In this trailer episode...
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