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Tech and Talent
Hosted by TechandTalent · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Tech & Talent is the show where AI meets entertainment — and creators learn how to stay ahead. Each episode breaks down the biggest tech shifts in casting, content, and production, with real talk, practical takeaways, and industry insight from the people actually doing the work. Hosted by Brett Newton, CEO of RehearseNow.ai and an executive producer for the #1 vertical shorts app on the planet, and Jonathan McFadden, a full-time talent and director, and the founder of ProdigyTalentTraining.com. If you’re an actor, filmmaker, host, creator, or creative entrepreneur, this is your weekly edge.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is Tech and Talent about?
Tech & Talent is the show where AI meets entertainment, and creators learn how to stay ahead. Each episode breaks down the biggest tech shifts in casting, content, and production, with real talk, practical takeaways, and industry insight from the people actually doing the work.
Who hosts Tech and Talent?
Tech and Talent is hosted by TechandTalent. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has Tech and Talent covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Acting, Auditions & Tech: Erica Bream on Casting, Coaching & RehearseNow" (31 October 2026, 83 minutes), "Acting in the Age of AI: David Bianchi on SAG, Synthetics & Self‑Tapes" (28 September 2026, 74 minutes), and "Tech & Talent: Ep 11 -- Jason Lockhart -- What Great Representation Looks Like!" (11 July 2026, 61 minutes).
How often does Tech and Talent publish?
Tech and Talent publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Tech and Talent?
Booking probability for Tech and Talent is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tech and Talent requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tech and Talent's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Tech and Talent?
The strongest fits for Tech and Talent are Film & Video and IT Services & Software Development. Tech and Talent has a technology audience.
About the host
TechandTalent hosts Tech and Talent, a technology podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 28, 20261h 14m
Actor‑producer David Bianchi joins Jonathan and Brett to unpack how AI and new tech are reshaping entertainment — from the SAG‑AFTRA contract debate over synthetic humans to real risks around digital replicas and...
- Jul 11, 20261h 1m
In this episode we sit down with Jason Lockhart, owner and head talent agent at Atlanta Models & Talent, to unpack the rise of vertical content, how AI is reshaping entertainment, and what that means for actors. Jason...
- Jun 12, 202659 minS0
<p>Hosts Jonathan McFadden and Brett Newton sit down with actor-entrepreneur Jesse Malinowski (Get Scene Studios) to discuss acting, entrepreneurship, and the mindset that turns big goals into simple actions. Jesse...
- Jun 12, 202659 min
Hosts Jonathan McFadden and Brett Newton sit down with actor-entrepreneur Jesse Malinowski (Get Scene Studios) to discuss acting, entrepreneurship, and the mindset that turns big goals into simple actions. Jesse shares...
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- May 28, 20261h 16mS0
<p >In this episode of Tech and Talent, Brett Newton (Executive Producer with over a billion world wide views ) and Jonathan McFadden (full time host and talent) sit down with casting director, director, educator, and...
- May 15, 202655 minS0
<p>In this episode Brett and Jonathan sit down with Los Angeles casting director Paul Ruddy to explore the rapid changes reshaping the entertainment industry. They discuss the rise of vertical dramas...
- May 8, 20261h 3mS0
<p>A filmmaking masterclass disguised as a podcast. Brett and Jonathan sit down with Swirl Films founder and CEO Eric Tomosunas to talk indie film distribution, AI in entertainment, vertical content, and how creators...
- May 1, 20261h 20mS0
Episode 6: Casting Is Changing If you’re an actor trying to stop guessing, stand out in auditions, and actually book work—this episode is required listening. In this episode of Tech and Talent, Jonathan, Brett, and...
- Apr 24, 20261h 4mS0
<p>On this episode of Tech and Talent, hosts dive into the collision of AI and entertainment with guest Chad Darnell. The conversation covers concerns about user agreements and IP ownership for AI-generated content, the...
- Mar 4, 20261h 3mS0
<p>Oh man, you’ve gotta hear this — Brett and Jonathan break down vertical micro-dramas, the tech that’s changing auditions, and why your demo reel might be the single best career move right now. There's good info in...
- Feb 4, 20261h 19mS0
<p>While Jonathan is working a gig in NYC, Rhavynn Drummer, longtime casting director at Tyler Perry Studios and founder of Rad Media, joins Brett to discuss casting, producing, and how AI tools like HeyGen and Eleven...
- Jan 22, 202653 minS0
<p>Hosts Jonathan and Brett explore how AI tools like RehearseNow are changing auditions and rehearsal, and how AR/VR, prosthetics and brain‑chip technology are reshaping storytelling and performance.</p> <p>The episode...
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Jason Lockhart
Kitchen and Bath Marketing Solutions
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Jesse Malinowski
CEO, Get Scene Studios
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Eric Tomosunas
Swirl Films
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Rhavynn Drummer
Tyler Perry Studios
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