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The Sauce with Chicken and Chips Casting is hosted by two of Australia‘s leading Casting Directors for Film, TV, Commercials and Content - join Alison Fowler & Stephanie Pringle each week, as they chat with people they love about things they love, hate or feel strong feelings about on topics ranging from creative processes to art & pop culture to acting, film & TV, mental health and their favourite topic representation and diversity and it‘s all no bullsh*t.
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022
The Sauce with Chicken and Chips Casting PILOT
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
This podcast is recorded on Gadigal Land, we acknowledge the traditional owners of the land in which we live and work and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
The Sauce with Chicken and Chips Casting is hosted by two of Australia's leading Casting Directors for Film, TV, Commercials and Content - join Alison Fowler & Stephanie Pringle each week, as they chat with people they love about things they love, hate or feel strong feelings about on topics ranging from creative processes to art & pop culture to acting, film & TV, mental health and their favourite topic representation and diversity and it's all no bullsh*t.
Chicken and Chips Casting – Company Bio
Founded in 2015, Chicken and Chips Casting is a Full Service Casting Company for Film, Television, TVCs & New Media with offices in Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne led by Principal Casting Directors Alison Fowler & Stephanie Pringle.
Recent credits include Australian pioneer film The Flood directed by Victoria Wharfe McIntyre, Ellie & Abbie (and Ellie’s Dead Aunt) directed by Monica Zanetti (the first Aussie film to open the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival in it's 27 year history), Deadhouse Dark Anthology created by Enzo Tedeschi, Blood Sisters directed by Madeleine Dyer, factual program Stargazing produced by the BBC, Short Documentary Bright Lights directed by Charby Ibrahim, Sit-Com Metro Sexual directed by Henry Boffin for Channel 9 and Chlorine directed by Melissa Anastasi and Deluge directed by Cloudy Rhodes - both of the latter premiered at the 2019 Sydney Film Festival.
Their work has been shown in the world’s most prestigious Film Festivals and their cast ensembles have received countless nominations and awards.
Al & Steph are known as Australia’s most dynamic casting duo. In 2018, they were the first Casting Directors to win B&T’s 30 under 30 Award and in 2021 they were crowned ‘Best of the Best’ by B&T yet again in the Casting Director category.
As proud members of the Casting Guild of Australia they are both a part of the Guild’s Inclusion Committee to continue their work in advocating for representation and diversity in Casting. Both are mentored by Casting Industry legend, Fiona Dann. In 2020, they were nominated for 3 Casting Guild Awards.
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
The Sauce with Maree Lowes
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Maree is a storyteller and a collaborative story maker.
She uses video, words and action to advocate for people & planet, moving in the pursuit of co-liberation and restorative reciprocity.
Maree's love for planet Earth has been watched on TV and social media by millions of people across the globe and in 128 nations. Her alter-persona, dirtgirl of the international hit TV series, dirtgirlworld & Get Grubby TV (on ABC TV here in Australia) has evolved beyond the screen to walk alongside First Nations communities, farmers and families and together they are writing a better story for the future.
As an Actress & Changemaker, Maree has worked with the likes of VIVID Sydney, the Climate Council, Planet Ark, the NRL, Groundswell Giving Circle, Kellogg's, We The Many and international cult brand, Spell. 2021/2022 will see Maree became the first Australian Ambassador for the family-founded-cum-global-force-for-good, Dr Bronner's.
When not in front of the camera, Maree is also a craftswoman with words and community. While she was the Online Community Manager at Mememe Productions, their small but mighty team
won an International digital EMMY© Award for their progressive multi-platform storytelling.
Maree's writing has been published in Peppermint Magazine and Yolk
and in 2019 she co-founded the #attnscottmorrison campaign
which reached around 25 million people in just 72 hours and trended on Twitter in the US & here at home. Most importantly, it empowered Australians to speak to their elected representatives.
Maree’s professional experience is grounded in her endless curiosity, lived experiences and formal academic study. She has completed a BA Psychology with a double Major in Indigenous Studies and is currently undertaking her Masters in Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development through the United Nations and University of Newcastle. Maree also holds a certificate in Permaculture Design.
All together many roads (some asphalt, most dirt) have led Maree to where she is now ~ at a unique intersection of environmental education, mental health and TV & Film. But wherever she goes ~ from having her hands in the red earth to her feet on red carpets - Maree uses story to write love letters to this planet.
We talk about:
- Maree's unconventional, non-linear path into storytelling
- Finding your voice, being in service
- Her work in environmental activism and advocacy and how she has found her unique niche in storytelling
- Covid and it's impact on the climate conversation
- Doing to combat despair and to enrich your acting / craft & aligning your values to your work
- What it means to be an artist - the unglamorous, honest truth
Resources:
All AACTA Award Winners: https://www.aacta.org/our-news/media-room/2021-aacta-awards-winners-announced/
Maree Insta: @mareelowes
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
The Sauce with Matty Mills
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
After Graduating from WAAPA (Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts) in 2013, media personality Matty Mills created waves by covering the Star Observer with a bold statement “Gay, Black and Proud” before cementing his role in the Entertainment Industry as a presenter, working for Channel Nine, SBS and NITV.
The Deadly Award winner has hosted major national events, such as the 2018 Mardi Gras Online Live Stream and both The Dreamtime Awards and ARIA Awards red carpet coverage. Most recently Matty returned to our screens as the Entertainment Reporter for NITV and SBS’s first all Indigenous morning show Big Mob Brekky and has launched his own IGTV series, In The Moment with Matty Mills, showcasing the careers of Indigenous artists and entertainers from around the world.
We chatted with Matty about:
- Young Matty and his journey into TV, including WAAPA
- Matty’s experience in foster care and reunion with his Dad
- How to get what you want
- Matty’s experience and journey into presenting and how he found his groove
- In The Moment IGTV series (insert link)
- His time on set with Elvis
- The importance of diversity on set
- What’s next for Matty
Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
Check out his IGTV Series In The Moment HERE
Get educated on Invasion Day - here’s a good start but remember, good allies do their own work - so put some effort in and do your own learning and support First Nations People wherever you can.
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
The Sauce with Simon Williams
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
We talk to Simon Williams from MAPP about the importance of finding a coach that’s right for you.
- Proof of Concept to Feature Film - the process
- Authentic Networking
- High Performance coaching
- Why you need a coach
- Goal setting, getting your momentum
- Identifying your everest (purpose)
- The WHY
- Your Inner Child - nurturing it, how it relates to your work as an actor / creative
- The Talent Ascension Program
Resources:
- MAPP - High Performance Coaching
- Tim Flannery - The Future Eaters: https://www.wob.com/en-au/books/timothy-flannery/future-eaters/9780730104872?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2Fg1MH3nCkKoxxgG0FXD0kncrypU7KDI23_ThkbuV8Gm8Kdiaq6jfUaAq-BEALw_wcB#GOR005265468
- Saving our planet and global community - talking with professor Tim Flannery on climate action: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yFzmh7qSoib01gtY2voh4?si=TN5AtpDVTLeY82rn_vl4jw
- Kimi Hogan
- Human Design - Jenna Carroll https://www.healthalchemist.com.au/human-design
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
The Sauce with David Smith and Tania Macdonald
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
David Smith and Tania Macdonald from Smith & Macdonald Management talk to Stephanie Pringle & Alison Fowler about the importance of the agent - actor relationship.
Smith and Macdonald Management are a boutique Talent Company based in Sydney, Australia. They represent some of Australia’s most renowned and established actors and creatives including Trevor Ashely, Charmaine Bingwa & Shirley Pierce.
David Smith
David Smith has worked in Show Biz for 45 years. Having made his first feature film Second Star to the Right in his native home in London aged 8, he continued acting (leaving school with no exams) whilst constantly working in film, television and theatre. Tap Dancer extraordinaire. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London for 3 years, studying Voice under the legendary Patsy Rodenburg. Sharing his 3 years there with Dan Craig, Joseph Fiennes, Orlando Bloom and his flatmate Ewan McGregor (it wasn’t a bad 3 years!) On graduating he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company touring the world with a number of plays, with stints at the National Theatre and ongoing roles on Eastenders, BBC sitcoms, BBC drama, BBC radio. David continued to work in all spheres culminating in his last feature film role as John Hemmings in Shakespeare in Love (only 8 Oscars but let’s not get greedy)… and his final Movie role was as LORD ARGON in YOUNG ALEXANDER THE GREAT.
In between downtimes, he worked for his agency Jonathan Altaraz Associates as a trainee agent, married the boss and moved to the other side of the desk. At the time, JA was one of the most influential agents in London representing everyone from Sir Dirk Bogard, most of the Lords and Ladies, discovering the likes of Gary Oldman (who they found at Drama school), Ewan (who came with David), Jude Law (who they discovered playing Fagin in a high school production of Oliver), Pierce Brosnan, basically most of the cream of British actors throughout the 80’s-90’s.
Whilst holidaying in Australia, David a) decided there was a niche market for an English style agency in Sydney or b) met a boy in a bar and decided to hang around and think about what he could do here. Choose whichever one you think is most likely…..
Drunken Showbiz storyteller and raconteur, David set up the agency Smith and Jones Mgmt almost 20 years ago as he was desperate for something to do and needed an Australian passport. Luckily 2 years ago he met TANIA MACDONALD, and she basically saved his bacon, joining him to move forward in creating SMITH and MACDONALD CREATIVE MGT, which reflects the way that boutique Management can evolve, representing not just marvellous acting talent…but Screen Writers, Playwrights, Designers and Directors Internationally. He is thrilled that these people continue to employ him to be their agent and representative after many many years, and he remains aghast at their complete lack of judgment of character.
Best Known for saying .. “ Look Darling… it’s only Showbiz, not Brain surgery…”
And,
“Darling...stop Kvetching…you’re getting paid a fortune for dressing up in funny clothes and pretending to be someone else for a living…I'll just say YES OK?...”
Tania Macdonald
Growing up with a sister who was destined to be a star (Danielle Macdonald), Tania saw firsthand the trials and tribulations that actors go through on their journeys. Through this experience, she learnt how best to understand the way actors think and as a result connect with them.
Having gone on to study Event Management and work in the hospitality sector for many years, she has always had an affinity with the world of entertainment and the artists who brought it to life. In retrospect, without fully realising it, Tania began her career of managing actors from a very young age as organiser of her sisters home concerts.
After a 7 year stint of living and working overseas (including Canada, London and Los Angeles), Tania returned back to Sydney where she met the incomparable David Smith there was an immediate connection between the two and when they started working together, it felt like the most natural partnership in the world.
So as a result of 2020, they decided to start their own agency which they have called Smith and Macdonald Creative Management. Some may say starting a company during a pandemic wasn’t the smartest move, but they truly feel that this was the best decision for them and haven’t looked back!
What we discuss:
- The importance of the agent-actor relationship and what to look for when selecting an acting agent
- Dos and don’ts when you’ve got representation
- Building a network and community
- How covid has affected the way we audition and create
- The importance of “Show Fitness”
- The actor’s brand
Resources:
Smith and Macdonald Creative Management: http://smithandmacdonald.com.au/
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
This podcast is recorded on Gadigal Land, we acknowledge the traditional owners of the land in which we live and work and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
The Sauce with Vic Zerbst
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Vic Zerbst is an award winning comedy director, writer and performer who's comedy series and sketches have amassed more than 70 million views online. Vic started directing comedy sketches on The Feed on SBS in 2019, where she still writes and directs.
Vic co-directed The War on 2020 including the sketch of The Contact Tracies which garnered comment from Taika Waititi and Chelsea Clinton.
We chatted to Vic about:
- Women in comedy
- Directing actors vs directing comics
- Her work on The Feed, the Chaser and more
- Auditioning the real you.
- How directors choose the right person for a role
- Authenticity
You can check out Vic via @freudiannip and @sbsthefeed and you can book tickets to the War on 2021 HERE
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
The Sauce with Darren Darnborough
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Darren Darnborough is a British-born Actor working in Hollywood. His TV & Film work includes hit US shows MacGyver, Magnum PI, 2 Broke Girls, Roots & True Blood. His upcoming projects include the films Abruptio alongside Oscar-winner Jordan Peele, and Jamojaya directed by Sundance-winner / Cannes-nominee Justin Chon.
Darren is also the Co-Founder and CEO of WeAudition.com - a revolutionary video-chat community for auditions, rehearsals, self tapes & advice.
We chatted to Darren about:
- WeAudition - what is it, why actors should check it out, what we as Casting Directors use it for
- The importance of having a strong reader for your self tapes
- How to work a room
- Reframing ‘networking’ as building relationships and top tips on how to do it without the Ick Factor.
- What NOT to do in a networking opportunity
You can download the brand spanking new WeAudition App HERE
Follow WeAudition on INSTA
Follow Darren HERE
Sign up HERE and get 25% off with our code SAUCE25
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
The Sauce with Socratis Otto
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
In this truly insightful talk with the beautiful Socratis Otto we went deep early and covered so many interesting topics:
- Mental health, anxiety, trauma and inner child
- Highschool bullying
- His journey into acting, including NIDA
- The importance of saying no
- His journey through NIDA
- Tattoos and acting
- Learning about the audition process - developing film and tv discipline on the job
- Becoming an acting coach
- How the audition process has changed
- Advice for graduating actors
- Leaning into what you’re good at and exploring different hats
- Feature Film - The Flood and how Socs chooses a character
- Authentic Casting
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
This podcast is recorded on Gadigal Land, we acknowledge the traditional owners of the land in which we live and work and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
The Sauce with Sandy McIntyre
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Sandy McIntyre talks to Stephanie Pringle and Alison Fowler about all things from casting to pronouns to the importance of living your truth.
Sandy McIntyre is a Non-Binary queer identifying person based in the Inner-West of Sydney. They work as a television producer and found that each show they produced, there was minimal LGBTQ+ representation. Because of this, Sandy decided to start their own website ‘Queerful’, where it’d be a space to tell queer stories, share queer experiences and educate not only those within the community, but those who’re cis, heterosexual and may have some questions unanswered.
Sandy’s core focus is authentic representation within Australian media. Most recently, they finished their contract at a leading network where they worked as their Casting Producer, Celebrity Producer and held multiple Gender Diversity presentations advising how we can create inclusive content for Australian audiences.
We discuss:
- Reality TV Casting & Representation on Screen
- Sandy talks about being Non-Binary and the importance of living authentically
- We discuss how fashion plays a role in expressing non-binary identity
- Pronouns, including misgendering, respecting people’s pronouns, why it’s important to have your pronouns in email signatures
- What makes a good ally
- Gender diversity, authentic casting, representation on screen and why it’s important to see queer people reflected in stories accurately
- Gender norms with kids
- Sandy’s website Queerful - a place to share Queer stories and a place of education and resources for allies
- How to be more diverse and more authentic - hiring AND casting
- Creating safety for queer people through representation
Website: https://www.queerful.com.au/
Instagram: @queerful_
Instagram: @sandymcintyre_
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting
This podcast is recorded on Gadigal Land, we acknowledge the traditional owners of the land in which we live and work and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
The Sauce with Jo Stanley - Bonus Episode
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Jo Stanley built a 20 year career in radio. She has launched Broad Radio - a streaming radio station targeted at women,and men, addressing a market that is often forgotten, but is a key demographic.
In this bonus episode of The Sauce, Jo talks about radio, Helen Mirren's sex life, and the crowdfunding program she has to build an app for Broad Radio.
Watch the video intro here
Join the revolution and listen here
Donate here
This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.
Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au
Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse
Instagram: @chickenandchips_
Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle
Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler
TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting