Set Tracker Podcast

Conversations with actors, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs who refuse to wait for permission.Hosted by filmmaker and producer Kyle McCachen, Set Tracker explores the stories, setbacks, risks, and breakthroughs behind extraordinary careers in entertainment, media, and business.

Set Tracker Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Kyle McCachen, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kyle McCachen hosts Set Tracker Podcast, a tv show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Aml Ameen: Don’t Wait for Permission | Set Tracker Podcast Ep. 16

  Jun 23, 20261h 19mS1

  Aml Ameen joins Set Tracker for a full conversation about taking the leap before the industry gives you permission. Aml shares the story of paying his own way to America, hearing “no” from every agent meeting, flying home feeling like he had failed, and then getting the call that changed his career.From there, we get into Netflix’s Legends , the craft of acting, method work, directing, money and ego in Hollywood, and the mindset behind a long creative career. This episode is about risk, resilience, preparation, and the moments where an artist has to bet on themselves. Sponsored by Hadron Films, Stage 6 Studios, SJ Films, Best Coast Picture Cars, and Picture Cars West. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:49 Betting on himself and going to America 07:14 Legends on Netflix 19:38 Acting process and method work 36:50 Director Do’s & Don’ts 48:48 Guest question from Menhaj Huda 55:52 Name That Movie Quote 57:43 Affluenza: money, ego, and status in Hollywood 01:09:37 What scares Aml creatively 01:13:00 Hot Takes 01:17:32 One moment he bet on himself Follow Aml on Instagram @amlameenbaby https://www.instagram.com/amlameenbaby Follow Set Tracker on Instagram @settracker https://www.instagram.com/settracker See more clips and shorts on YouTube @settracker https://www.youtube.com/@Settracker

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  Episode #15

  #15 Actress Sarah Dugdale on Directing and Actors: What Actually Helps Performance

  Feb 19, 202646 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the Set Tracker Podcast, actress Sarah Dugdale (Virgin River, In the Shadow of the Moon) joins host Kyle Mccachen to talk about what actually helps — and hurts — a performance on set.</p><p>Sarah and Kyle break down the director behaviours actors quietly dread, why over-directing kills spontaneity, and how leadership (not control) creates better work. She shares practical insights on why actors need space to think, how notes should be framed so they’re usable, and what trust really looks like between a director and performer.</p><p>We also get into leadership on set —...

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  Episode #14

  #14 Jordan Connor

  Jan 19, 202637 minS1

  <p>Jordan Connor (Riverdale, Nurses) joins host Kyle McCachen to talk about his new actor community platform New Players LA—built to help performers train, connect, and thrive in the self-tape era. Jordan shares what he’s learned from 15 years around casting rooms and sets, why the gap between “good” and truly bookable is razor-thin, and how actors can show up grounded, professional, and playable. We also dive into how a major injury ended his football career and pushed him toward acting, how Riverdale grew from four episodes into a breakout run, and Jordan’s best audition-room advice—including the simple self...

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  Episode #13

  #13 Anja Savcic

  Dec 18, 20251 hourS1

  <p>In this episode, actor Anja Savcic (Loudermilk, Big Sky, Ricky Stanicky) sits down with host Kyle McCachen for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on Set Tracker. Anja talks about the mindset actors need to survive in the industry: embracing rejection, staying a little “cracked,” and showing up again even when the last audition shut you down. We dive into her range in comedy and drama, the early breakout role opposite Ron Livingston, and how kindness on set—toward every department—can shape your entire career. Filmed in our Vancouver studio and finished with a roll of Super 8...

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  Episode #12

  #12 Jonathan Whitesell

  Oct 13, 20251h 4mS1

  <p>Actor Jonathan Whitesell (The X-Files, Influencers, The Kill Team) joins filmmaker and host Kyle McCachen on the Set Tracker Behind the Scenes Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about craft, character, and emotional resilience.</p><p>Jonathan opens up about his latest film Influencers — directed by Kurtis David Harder (Spiral, Z) and currently holding a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes — and what it takes to play morally grey characters with authenticity.</p><p>He shares how he channels real emotion on camera without losing himself in the process, the tools he uses to decompress after intense performances, and why balancing vulnerability with...

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