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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, Senior Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBackstage has been the resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators.
In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast is hosted by Backstage. The show has published 315 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include ""Heated Rivalry" Casting Directors Jenny Lewis & Sara Kay" (8 October 2026, 47 minutes), "Kate Siegel" (10 September 2026, 32 minutes), and "Tom Hiddleston (From the Vault)" (27 August 2026, 54 minutes).
In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 315 episodes.
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In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Casting directors Jenny Lewis and Sara Kay join Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to reveal how they found breakout stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams for "Heated Rivalry." The duo also discusses...
In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Kate Siegel joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her role as a reigning scream queen, including Mike Flanagan collaborations like "The Haunting of Hill House," "Midnight Mass," and the...
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With "Avengers: Doomsday" on the horizon, In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast is looking back at one of our favorite guests—Emmy nominee and the MCU’s Loki himself, Tom Hiddleston. (Originally released June 2024)...
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Sarah Pidgeon joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her breakout, Emmy-nominated role as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in "Love Story." Pidgeon also gets candid about how the show has changed her...
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Riz Ahmed joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his Emmy-nominated performance in "Bait," the Prime Video mini-series he created and stars in. The actor also gets candid about why performers...
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Jessica Henwick joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss "Silo" (including her emotional reaction to the fourth and final season), as well as lessons she learned playing Colleen Wing in the...
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his career of bold choices, from Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down" to playing Simon Williams in the Marvel series "Wonder Man."...
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Chase Infiniti joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her incredible year, including her breakout role across from Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" and...
In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Daniel Radcliffe joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to dig deep into his entire career, including his recent Tony-nominated role in Broadway's "Every Brilliant Thing" and the NBC sitcom "The Fall and...
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Matthew Rhys joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his new horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" and Netflix thriller "The Beast in Me." Rhys also goes long on his approach to performing, his American...
In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Dan Levy joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast for a deep dive into his new Netflix series, "Big Mistakes." Levy also looks back on the lasting impact of "Schitt's Creek," explains how he creates a...
In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Intimacy coordinator Mam Smith joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her roles in series like "Euphoria" and "Lioness," as well as films like "Challengers" and "The Drama." Smith also digs...
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Kerry Washington joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her creative process both in front of and behind the camera, as well as how she has shaped her career. Washington also digs into filming...
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Lili Reinhart joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her packed year, which included the limited Mubi series "Hal & Harper," ensemble horror-comedy "Forbidden Fruits," and Claire Scanlon's...
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Sam Heughan joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the eighth and final season of "Outlander," the series on which he played Jamie Fraser for twelve years across from Caitriona Balfe. Heughan...
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Benicio del Toro joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to dig deep into his creative process and career, including his Oscar-nominated role in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Del Toro...
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Ariana Grande joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to look back at the intense process she developed to play Glinda in "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good," as well as what is next for her career. Grande...
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Michael B. Jordan joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his Oscar-nominated performance as Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." Jordan also dives deep into his first ever conversation...
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Kate Hudson joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her Golden Globe and Actor Award-nominated performance across from Hugh Jackman in "Song Sung Blue." Hudson also digs into how her acting...
In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Dwayne Johnson joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to dig deep into his transformative role in Benny Safdie's "The Smashing Machine." Johnson also gets candid about what it's like to work as a top...
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