Riley Eli Jones is an Australian filmmaker from Canberra. In this episode, we discuss his award-winning short documentary film "DAD," which explores a child's perspective on Riley's brother-in-law's battle with brain cancer. 

Ending season four with a solo episode, life update, what I've been watching lately... and WELL the biggest brat news of all with some incredible new reboots incoming!!!

Shamita Siva is a multifaceted talent with an incredibly vibrant spirit, and she is at the height of her career. In this episode we discuss her childhood, moving back to Australia, and how she prepared for her character in a new stan series "Good Cop Bad Cop" that is set to be released in 2025. 

Ben Ashby is a New Zealand actor and director. After moving to Melbourne in 2023, he has gone on to direct multiple theatre plays, and his most recent production, Running Into the Sun, is set to debut at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. In this episode, we go into details about his latest project as well as how his experience has led him to where he is today. 

Anthony Tartaglia is a Greek-Australian painter, husband, and dad of two. In this episode, we discuss his journey as a painter, construction worker, and almost professional basketball player and how it led to where he is today and where he hopes to be in five years.  This episode is a part of our #GAFSSEGMENT please check out the Greek- Australian Film Society below! https://gafsinc.org/

Fathers Favourite are a female bohemian folk rock duo that was formed by band members Mia Hewitt and Cherise Combrink. In this episode, we discuss how they met each other, how the band was formed, and also their childhood and what led them to where they are today. 

Elias Kosmidis is a Greek-Australian videographer, editor and, camera operator. He was born in Australia but moved back to Athens at a young age where he was raised until he came back to Adelaide in his early childhood. In this episode we discuss his journey in the entertainment industry thus far, how his podcast "Great Greeks" was created and how his passion for vlogging began. This episode is part of our #GAFSSEGMENT please check out the Greek Australian Film Society link below! https://gafsinc.org/

Andrèas Giannopoulos is a film director and writer from Melbourne. In this episode we discuss his journey so far in the entertainment industry, his experience at AFTRS and as part of the #GAFSSEGMENT we touch on his Greek heritage. Check out the Greek-Australian Film Society Below https://gafsinc.org/

Amber and Nicole Liddicoat are an Australian mother-and-daughter duo smashing it in the entertainment industry. In this episode, we discuss their journey together and individually, their management group, and the exciting upcoming projects that are heading into production. 

Our 100th episode is the one and only Jessica Orcsik! My friend, for whom I was lucky, unexpectedly became family. She is an Australian actress, producer, writer, mentor, and director.  She is also the daughter of Australian actors John Orcsik and Paula Duncan. She has a multitude of experience in this industry and has taught many actors and entertainers throughout her career. In this episode, we delve deeper into her background, and we learn so many things I never knew about her before! 

Kostadinos Hatzivalsamis is a Greek-Australian director based in Darwin. In this episode, we discuss his film Tracey, which is currently in production and is based around Cyclone Tracey, the devastating natural disaster that took place in 1974 in the Northern Territory.  As this is a part of our #GAFSCAST SEGMENT we also talk about Kostadino's heritage growing up as a Greek-Australian. Check out the Greek-Australian Film Society Below! https://gafsinc.org/

Nick is back! I am excited to have this incredibly inspiring director on the pod again. It has been a busy two years for him, with huge success with his feature film Godless, on-going music video shoots with Tones and I, and a recent collaboration with Sooshi Mango. We had so much to catch up on!  Also, as part of the #GAFSCAST segment, Nick talks about his Greek heritage 💙 Check out the Greek-Australian Film Society Below https://gafsinc.org/

Nikita Chronis is a Greek-Australian actor, writer, and producer, and the founder of the Greek Australian Film Society. In this episode, we talk about what it was like growing up with a fashion designer father, his experience filming with Mischa Barton on Neighbours, and how his journey so far has led him to founding GAFS and creating a community that will allow other creatives to come together.  Check out The Greek-Australian Film Society BELOW! https://gafsinc.org/

Kahli Williams is an Australian Actress who is best known for her roles in Neighbours, Dr Blake Mysteries, and The Siege of Robin Hood. In this episode, we delve deep into her journey thus far and we find out what little Kahli was like before her dreams became a reality.

Crystal Gomillion is an American born and raised in Los Angeles. In this episode we discuss what it has been like growing up in the most creative place in the world right in the center of Hollywood.

Aria Hart is a young Australian actress who is making waves in the industry. In this episode, we talk about her experience on the AACTA award-winning short film "Finding Addison" and what she is looking forward to after year twelve and taking her career over to Los Angeles.

Jackson McGovern is an actor who grew up doing community theatre and has now worked on several professional theatre shows. He speaks about his childhood, growing up with parents who taught him a lot about the theatre and also how performing in front of children has been a highlight of his career

Matthew Barry is a casting director (famously known for casting The Notebook) and a producer, teacher, and musician. In this episode, we discuss his journey from the very beginning when he started in Hollywood, how he realised that acting wasn't for him, and how he has since gone on to make others' careers shine and is a part of making some of the most famous actors in the world dreams a reality.

A solo episode to bring in the new year! Listen to me talk about the highs and lows of 2023 and my hopes for 2024.

Nerida is an actress and producer from Australia. She is currently living in LA and in this episode as well as sharing her journey from when she was a little kid dreaming of being an actress she dives deep into the realities of getting an O1 visa to live in the States and the challenges that it can bring.

Let Me Talk (after dark) is back! The beautiful Gillian joins us. This conversation was so much fun we touched on what our Roman Empire would be like in terms of TV/film, Kath and Kim, and went a little deeper behind the scenes of what it can be like sometimes when you're chasing that goal of being a working actor.

Che Johnson is an Australian actor and filmmaker from Sydney. In this episode we dive deep into his journey and what it was like for him when he discovered that being in the entertainment industry was what he wanted for the rest of his life. He opens up to us about his recent diagnosis and we also talk about the show that he was a part of which aired on SBS called Erotic Stories.

Hannah and Paris are Australian artists who are currently collaborating on producing a musical short film. In this episode, we discuss the different steps it has taken to create the music for the short film and what's been like working together on such a unique project.

Jazmine, Hayley and Emily are young artists from Australia who are currently studying acting in Los Angeles. In this episode we discuss their short film that they are producing together called You're So Vein.

Nelly and Anusha are actors currently both living in Los Angeles. In this episode, we talk about their project 4th Wave Fem which is an international short film that breaks stereotypes. We also go into the origins of their stories as artists.

Katelyn, Victoria, and Yiana are Australian artists. In this episode, we discuss their short film Sariah, and how they got to where they are today in their journey as creators.

Kim Hodgson is an Australian actor on tour playing Gigi in the musical theatre play Ms Saigon. In this episode, we talk about her journey and what it is like preparing to go on tour for her current show and her shows in the past such as Aladdin.

Stevie McKeon is an Australian actor and voice-over artist. In this episode, we discuss the audiobook she narrated and the sequel to the feature film Lockdown Lovers which she plays the character Lisette. We also discuss the referendum at the end of the episode, which is about to take place in Australia.

Lauren Simpson is an Australian film producer and the owner of Iris Arc Productions. In this episode, we discuss how she got to the position she is in today and Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism the Australian independent feature film she produced which is having tremendous success locally and internationally.

Georgia Eyers is an Australian Actress. In this episode, we talk about her film Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism and how she prepared for her character Lara.

Directed by Greta Gerwig the film Barbie is the topic of conversation around the world right now and rightfully so, given it is breaking box office records and is one of the biggest films to hit the cinemas in 2023.

Elke Kahler is an Australian model and actor. She has recently moved over to Los Angeles after working towards obtaining her visa. In this episode, we discuss her experiences modeling from such a young age and how becoming an artist allowed her to venture out of her small bubble in Noosa Queensland where she grew up.

Tobie Webster is a young Australian actress who is starting to make waves in the industry. In this episode we discuss her beginnings, and what it was like for her to be on the set alongside someone she has idolized for a very long time.

Heleina Zara is an actor and musician and in this episode, we discuss her journey so far and what it was like going on tour for the first time alongside fellow Australian artist PEACH PRC.

Zack DeStefano also known as "Lightskin Zack" is an American social media influencer with over 800k followers on Tik Tok. In this episode, we talk about his journey as an influencer so far and what it was like growing up in New York.

Emily and Molly are making waves in the entertainment industry and have a series on Instagram right called "The Wispy Series" In this episode we talk all about what it took for this project to come together and of course, we raise awareness to a very important component of getting your projects up and running.

JuJu is a Nigerian independent filmmaker who moved to Los Angeles for more opportunities in the film industry. In this episode we discuss her film Energy Never Dies which has an important meaning behind it that everyone needs to hear about.

Jeanette Coppolino is an Australian Actor. In this episode, we discuss a feature film she is currently shooting and what it was like leaving her career as a teacher to become an actor.

The return of Australian Idol was huge this year. Anya Alchemy was one of the contestants who made it to the top 6. In this episode, she talks us through her journey leading up to Idol and also the highs and lows of being a part of a competition like that.

Michael Zachariou is a sound editor, filmmaker, and lecturer at JMC. In this episode, we discuss his journey in the industry so far, how being thrown into the deep end after uni helped him with future jobs, and what his dream job would be to do sound edit.

Jasy Holt is an actor and creator. In this episode, we talk about her early beginnings in the industry as well as discuss what it was like for her to take a break from her creative life to focus on going back to school and how important it is to take a minute to get better and come back extra ready and extra strong.

Harriette and Mary Rose are creatives from Australia. In this episode, they discuss their film After Roe Falls which follows a 17-year-old girl and the decision she has to make after the overturning of Roe V Wade. This episode deals with sensitive topics. Please feel free to exit out of this episode after the Rapid Fire section.

Hey guys! Welcome to Let Me Talk (after dark) which will be a bit of everything that you've been looking for! Pop culture, film and tv reviews (kind of), and a whole lot more! Sip on a cheeky bevy with us whilst you listen to us talk your ears off!

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Isabel and Raina are from New South Wales. In this episode they tell us all about their short film Regrettably, So.

Abigail Williams is a young Australian actor, writer, and producer. In this episode, we talk about her experience with her first ever full-time overseas stint doing the 6-month actor's conservatory program at the American Arts Film and Televison Academy in Los Angeles, as well as her new film The Poppy Club which explores being a teenager during the pandemic and trying to find yourself.