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Off Duty Actors

by Rachel Di Renzo

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Kathleen Simmonds: Bite-Sized-Bits! Marketing Your Film, Attaching Names and Why You Should Be Like Tom Cruise

March 19, 2026 · 11 min

If you haven't listened to my full chat with the incredibly insightful actor and producer Kathleen Simmonds, I highly recommend it - and if you have, welcome back to this Bite-Sized-Bits! In this quick, yummy, 10 minute episode Kathleen…
All The Way From NYC! Actor and Producer Kathleen Simmonds: Why Your Audition is a Miracle, On Building Long Lasting Relationships and Longevity in the Film Industry

March 12, 2026 · 48 min

Aussie actor and producer Kathleen Simmonds joins us all the way from New York for this episode! If you’ve ever felt stuck in the wrong career and wondered whether acting or producing might be for you, this is a realistic conversation…
Rebecca Dyson-Smith: The On-Set Experience and Finding Your Creative Path by Not Sleep Walking Through Life

March 5, 2026 · 47 min

Welcome to Off Duty Actors! You might recognise our stunning guest Rebecca Dyson-Smith “Becca” from shows such as Slow Horses, The Queens Gambit, SAS Rogue Heroes, the list goes on. In this episode we chat about how Becca found her point…
Actor Mirko Grillini - On Embracing Your Accent, The Study of Acting and Forging Your Own Path

February 26, 2026 · 48 min

It was a beautiful reunion, interviewing my mafia boss father from my second-ever short film, actor Mirko Grillini, more than a decade after we wrapped. It’s a reminder of how important the relationships you form early in your career can…
This month on Yapper Board: The New Hollywood: How Margot Robbie, Personal Branding & Film Marketing Are Reshaping Hollywood | The Rise of Actor-Led Empires | Wuthering Heights Redefining Success

February 20, 2026 · 48 min

Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" first thoughts, Lucky Chap and Margot Robbie are redefining the cinema experience, SEND HELP! (but don't!) Personal Branding & What TV We're Watching Right Now! Welcome to February’s Yapper Board…

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Darren Raymond : Exploring The Power of Shakespeare Through Intermission Youth Theatre in London

February 12, 2026 · 46 min

Welcome to Off Duty Actors! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing The Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Intermission Youth Theatre, Darren Raymond. Darren was announced as a recipient of the 2025 Sam Wanamaker Award, presented by…
Actor Poppy Gilbert : On-Set Endurance & The Nuance of ‘When You Stop People Pleasing, People Stop Being Pleased’

February 5, 2026 · 46 min

Welcome to an infectious episode of Off Duty Actors featuring actor Poppy Gilbert! You may know this dazzling redhead from My Oxford Year (Netflix), The Catch (Prime), My Week with Macy alongside Joanna Lumley. Last year she returned to…
Lainy Boyle : London based Actor and Casting Studio Owner On Releasing Expectations and Owning Your Audition Experience

January 29, 2026 · 47 min

Welcome to Off Duty Actors! If you’re an actor living in London, you’re gonna wanna listen to this episode featuring the lovely Lainy Boyle. You might recognise her from shows such as The Good Ship Murder, 3 Body Problem, Maternal…
Yapper Board: Golden Globes Nominees & Winners Review, Oscars Predictions, Why Hamnet Ruined Us! Frankenstein & Wuthering Heights, Film Industry Trends and How Heated Rivalry is Moving The Needle

January 23, 2026 · 45 min

Your favourite Creative Producer + Actor duo are back to yap. This week on Off Duty Actors: Yapper Board Sessions, we’re diving headfirst into Frankenstein, dipping our toes into Wuthering Heights (we’re in our Jacob Elordi Era) Marty…
Yapper Board: Christmas Movies, I Love LA, Bugonia & Unhinged Female Leads | Have Christmas Films Lost Their Magic & What Does Netflix buying Warner Brothers Mean For Hollywood & The Film Industry

December 19, 2025 · 45 min

In this episode of Yapper Board, actor and ODA host Rachel Di Renzo and creative producer Brooke Lagana discuss the success and standout artistry of Bugonia, the idea of female leads being “unlikable,” The Beast in Me (and the heavy…
Bite Sized Bits: Kate Winter on her Short Film 'Ortolan'

December 16, 2025 · 24 min

Welcome to Bite Sized Bits! The segments of the Off Duty Actors Episodes that deserved their own ‘bit’ even though they didn’t make the original cut. This section is from Kate Winter’s Episode, which I highly recommend listening to if you…
Actor, Writer & Voice Over Artist Kate Winter : On Resilience and Listening to that Inner Voice that says 'Keep Going'

December 11, 2025 · 48 min

Welcome to Off Duty Actors. This episode is brought to you by two very excitable yet relaxed actors on a girls trip by the beach for the weekend, infused with the promise of oysters and afternoon naps. I had the absolute pleasure of…

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About the show

Imagine this: you're having a bloody great yap about the acting industry with your mate. You exchange ideas, tips, insights, stories, successes, fails and suddenly? You realise there's no such thing as an expiration date. Listen in for a sneak peak into the film industry and the hustle of actors, writers, directors, producers, agents, casting directors and more. Welcome to the Off Duty Actors pod hosted by Rachel Di Renzo.