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BYOL Episode 20 - Tiffany Hodges

LUNCH AT TIFFANY'S!  This week Dave chats with actor/writer/producer Tiffany Hodges (Blue Bloods, One Life To Live)!  Tiffany is a student of the business and offers up a ton of great advice for actors of any level. Plus, she tells us how she found acting, how coming to New York right before 9/11 solidified her love with the city, her thoughts on career coaching, what she's doing to bring together filmmakers in NYC, and her experience on the set of the CBS hit Blue Bloods!  Plus, Dave marks the Thanksgiving holiday by showing gratitude to the people who helped him get to a big audition before it was too late!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on November 26, 2014

BYOL Episode 19 - Billy Serow

CALLING ALL AGENTS!  Dave talks representation this week with voice-over agent Billy Serow, Vice President of the Voice-Over division at Abrams Artists in NYC!  Billy's had an amazing career as an actor, casting director, and now one of the top agents in the voice-over industry.  He's also been responsible for helping to launch some of the most successful careers in the business.  Find out what he thinks makes someone stand out from the crowd, the life-changing note he got from legendary acting teacher Sanford Meisner, and what he thinks is the best way to get into a career doing voice-over work!  Plus, Dave announces his search for BYOL's new voice!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on November 18, 2014

BYOL Episode 18 - Dion Flynn (Part 2)

MORE DION!  MORE FLYNN!  This week it's Part 2 of Dave's sit-down with actor-comedian Dion Flynn, the resident President Barack Obama impersonator on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon!  Dion talks about his long relationship with Jimmy Fallon (including their first sketch comedy show together), how Josh Radnor helped save his life, his heart-to-heart talk with Tom Hanks, and the one actor he still wants to meet!  This interview was recorded at the Peoples Improv Theater in NYC, following a performance of Dion's amazing one-man show, The Only Brown Kid In the Trailer Park.  Plus, Dave talks about the episode of NBC's Allegiance he recently shot, directed by George Nolfi.
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on November 12, 2014

BYOL Episode 17 - Dion Flynn (Part 1)

BYOL MEETS THE PRESIDENT (OF THE TONIGHT SHOW)!  This week Dave catches up with actor-comedian Dion Flynn, the resident President Barack Obama impersonator on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon!  Captured after a performance of his blisteringly-honest one-man show, The Only Brown Kid In the Trailer Park, Dion talks about his unusual upbringing, revealing his personal life onstage, clean living, and the responsibility of portraying the most powerful man in the western world!  It's a conversation too jam-packed for just one episode of BYOL!  Plus, Dave updates on his recent bookings and talks about the hidden beauty in bombing onstage.
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on November 4, 2014

BYOL Episode 16 - Michael Barra

HAPPY BYOLLOWEEN!  This week Dave chats with actor Michael Barra (The Amazing Spider-Man, Law & Order) just prior to Michael's trip down to West Virginia to wrap up his new film Arms and the Man.  Michael talks about his start in theater as a kid, his first Equity tour, working on Spider-Man, and dealing with the cutting room floor.  Plus, Dave discusses his recent appearance in Variety, reviews his episode of Alpha House, and announces he'll be playing [REDACTED] in an upcoming episode of [REDACTED] on [REDACTED]!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on October 29, 2014

BYOL Episode 15 - Anthony Ruttgaizer

BYOL GOES COMIC BOOKS!  Dave sits down this week with comic book writer Anthony Ruttgaizer (The F1rst Hero), for a chat recorded while Anthony was in town for the New York Comic Con.  Anthony talks about his soon-to-be former career as a professional wrestler, growing up in  Canada, his long journey into the comic book industry, how he was able to turn his idea into a published book, and his hatred for the word "selfie".  Plus, Dave tells the story of how he almost choked himself unconscious at an audition!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on October 22, 2014

BYOL Episode 14 - Fred Berman

This week Dave takes a walk down memory lane with actor Fred Berman (The Lion King on Broadway), as the two recall their days growing up and learning to become performers at Manhasset High School on Long Island.  Fred also talks about how he landed the role of Timon on B'way, his work on the Walking Dead audiobook series, the new film Putzel, and how dressing up like a condom got him in BIG trouble.  Plus, Dave discusses rapper Pitbull's incomplete advice.
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on October 15, 2014

BYOL Episode 13 - Kelly Calabrese

Actor/Writer/Journalist Kelly Calabrese (OKTV, Hollyscoop, REDRUM) is Dave's guest this week for a fun, improv-filled chat.  Kelly talks about her start on Staten Island, training with the PIT and Sande Shurin, working the red carpet as a reporter, following celebs around Sundance, and how Rosie O'Donnell helped her get a big scoop!  Plus, Dave talks about his fascination with The Suitcase Junket and overtone singing, and tries to bring Elevator Etiquette back to the mainstream.
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on October 8, 2014

BYOL Episode 12 - Ronnie Fleming

This week actor/comedian Ronnie Fleming (Straight On Till Morning, Bushwick Crimes Division, The Guest Room) sits with Dave to talk about the Brooklyn comedy scene, training at UCB, his battle with Glen Beck, and his new web series!  Plus, Dave celebrates National Podcast Day with a history lesson on the ever-changing comedy scene in New York City.
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on August 30, 2014

BYOL Episode 11 - Olga Merediz

Dave's guest this week is Tony Award nominated actor Olga Merediz (Orange Is the New Black, Saint George, In the Heights).  Olga talks about breaking in on Broadway, escaping with her family from Cuba, the changing face of the acting business, and working with Dora the Explorer!  Plus, Dave offers some advice on keeping a level head in a rollercoaster career.
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on August 24, 2014

BYOL Episode 10 - Shae D'lyn

This week Dave chats with actor/director Shae D'lyn (Dharma & Greg, Vegas Vacation, Boardwalk Empire) about an unbelievable range of topics - her acting career, directing documentaries, socioeconomic issues in South America, the afterlife, her work bringing music to underprivileged kids, and racism.  It's a doozy!  Plus, Dave coins a new phrase and confesses that he almost set back race relations 50 years when he was in 6th grade.  Terts Magerts!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on August 16, 2014

BYOL Episode 9 - David Neal Levin

This week Dave talks down with actor/comedian/writer David Neal Levin (The Knick, Boardwalk Empire, Where Do I Find Auditions?) about growing up southern, Brooklyn living, improv, and his career as a character actor in NYC!  Plus, Dave tells about the time he almost got into trouble with one of the stars of the film Nebraska!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on August 10, 2014

BYOL Episode 8 - Tia Dionne Hodge-Jones

BYOL SUPER SIZED!  This week Dave's guest is actor/director/producer/playwright Tia Dionne Hodge-Jones, author of Play. Speak. Modern Monologues for the Modern Young Actor.  Tia talks about breaking into the business in Cleveland, her unique transition to New York, and finding her voice as a writer.  Plus, Dave goes on a bit of a rant defending the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on September 3, 2014

BYOL Episode 7 - Rob King

Dave's guest this week is actor/writer Rob King (The Blacklist, Halfrican American).  Rob talks about working with James Spader, learning the comedy ropes in NYC, being a child actor, and using his unique background to create his projects.  Plus, Dave reveals his plans to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on August 26, 2014

BYOL Episode 6 - Ali Farahnakian

This week Dave sits down with actor/writer/teacher Ali Farahnakian about his days learning comedy with Del Close in Chicago, writing for SNL, and founding the Peoples Improv Theater in NYC!  Plus, Dave talks about dressing like Mork and the great Reddit sushi debate!
Hosted by Dave T. Koenig
 
This episode premiered on August 19, 2014