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Drop the Act is a podcast about presence in a performative world.Hosted by Michael Cinquino, author of Drop the Act: The Power of Presence in a Performative World™, the show explores what happens when we stop managing perception and start participating fully—in business, relationships, and life.Each episode examines the habits, pressures, and performances that quietly erode trust and connection, and offers grounded, practical ways to show up with greater clarity, steadiness, and honesty when the stakes are real.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchDrop the Act is a podcast about presence in a performative world. Hosted by Michael Cinquino, author of Drop the Act: The Power of Presence in a Performative World™, the show explores what happens when we stop managing perception and start participating fully, in business, relationships, and life.
Drop the Act is hosted by Michael Cinquino. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Davina Hehn" (31 July 2025, 67 minutes), "From Changing to Upgrading: What's the Difference & Why It Matters" (5 June 2025, 63 minutes), and "Finding your Artistic Edge with Artist Katelyn Kopenhaver" (12 May 2025, 65 minutes).
Drop the Act publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for Drop the Act is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Drop the Act requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Drop the Act's contact route on record: public web form.
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Michael Cinquino hosts Drop the Act, an education podcast with 21 episodes published.
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<p>Summary</p><p>In this conversation, Michael Cinquino and Davina Hehn explore the complexities of parenting, emotional regulation, and the challenges that come with raising children. They discuss the importance of...
<p>Summary</p><p>In this conversation, Michael Cinquino and JM Ryerson explore the themes of performance, coaching, and personal growth. They discuss the power of language, particularly the distinction between 'upgrade'...
<p>Summary</p><p>In this engaging conversation, Michael Cinquino and Katelyn Kopenhaver explore the concept of 'the edge' in creativity, discussing the importance of self-observation, the power of words in art, and the...
<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode of The Performance Edge, host Michael Cinquino engages with Dr. Denise Brown, a physician and entrepreneur, who shares her unique journey through medicine, personal loss, and career...
<p>You read that title right... Horses! </p><p>In this episode of The Performance Edge, Michael Cinquino interviews Kasia Bukowska, an artist and transformational mentor who shares her incredible journey of healing and...
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<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode, Michael Cinquino explores the struggle between authenticity and societal expectations. He reflects on a quote from Jim Carrey that emphasizes the choice between being true to oneself or...
<p>In the latest episode of Performance Anxiety, I sat down with the remarkable Jewells Blackwell to explore how theatrical training transforms professional relationships. Drawing from her Meisner technique background...
<p>Summary</p> <p>In this episode of Performance Anxiety, host Michael Cinquino engages in a deep conversation with transformational coach Beth Clayton. They explore the intersection of performance, authenticity, and...
<p>Summary</p> <p>In this episode of Performance Anxiety, host Michael Cinquino engages in a deep conversation with Ryan Carey, founder of BetterOn, about overcoming performance barriers and the importance of...
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<p>This is a very special episode of Performance Anxiety. What you'll find in this episode is not one but three guests exploring the essential elements of effective communication, focusing on techniques such as...
<p>Summary</p> <p>In this episode of Multi-Mastery, host Michael Cinquino engages with Emmy-nominated producer and coach Jamie Carroll, exploring the transformative power of curiosity, vulnerability, and self-trust in...
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<p>Summary</p> <p>In this conversation, Briana Packen shares her journey as a multi-hyphenate artist and the challenges she faced along the way. She talks about her experience of rejection from acting school and how it...
<p>Summary</p> <p>Ryan Colburn, a financial advisor and former sports marketer, discusses the challenges of self-promotion and the importance of building relationships in his work. He shares insights on the art of...
<p>In this episode of Multi-Hyphenate Mastery, host Michael Cinquino delves into the secret communication tactic that can set you apart as a multi-hyphenate. Drawing from the worlds of acting and public speaking...
<p>Summary</p> <p>Being a multi-hyphenate means embracing multiple skills, professions, or creative pursuits and integrating them into your life. It offers adaptability, innovation, fulfillment, and economic resilience...
Episode #7
<p>Summary</p> <p>Amy Selwyn shares her journey from storytelling as a child to merging her interests in arts and business. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and finding the character within oneself. The...
<p>Bri White, a personal fashion stylist, shares her multi-hyphenate journey that combines her love for video games, cosplay, styling, and photography. She initially studied graphic design in college but changed her...
<p>In this episode of Multi-Hyphenate Mastery, host Michael Cinquino sits down with Jennifer Desrosiers, a true multi-hyphenate and the founder of Laney & Lou, among other ventures. Jennifer shares her incredible...
<p>Summary</p> <p>Loneliness is a significant issue for multi-hyphenates, with statistics showing that it raises the risk of premature death, heart disease, stroke, mental health issues, cognitive decline, and...
<p>Summary</p> <p>In this episode, Michael Cinquino pays tribute to his acting teacher, Kelly Kimball, who passed away a year ago. He shares how Kelly's advice altered the course of his life and talks about the...
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mental health coach and communication expert, A Steady Space
leadership and performance coach, international speaker, best-selling author, Appreciation Financial
internal medicine doctor turned physician-executive, Certified Caregiving Consultants
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