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Second Act Actors Second Act Actors is a web series/podcast where Dr. Janet McMordie chats with people who have made a major life and/or career change into acting.
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This is a big industry episode, folks. Cinematographer, JEREMY BENNING, joins me on Friday!!  Ever heard of a little wee...
23/07/2024

This is a big industry episode, folks. Cinematographer, JEREMY BENNING, joins me on Friday!! Ever heard of a little wee show called THE EXPANSE?? Yea...that was him.

If you don't know what a cinematographer does, what camera lens requires you to slow down your on-camera movement, or which camera operator is your biggest ally on set...YOU NEED TO TUNE IN. (me...I didn't know these things at all before speaking to him...)




I'm so excited that Second Act Actors has been nominated for Best Unscripted Podcast at the T.O WebFest this year!Keep s...
21/07/2024

I'm so excited that Second Act Actors has been nominated for Best Unscripted Podcast at the T.O WebFest this year!

Keep supporting Indie Podcasts with all your might!!!





Sarah Boston: Veterinarian And Stand-up ComedianFull episode out now!Link in bio!
19/07/2024

Sarah Boston: Veterinarian And Stand-up Comedian

Full episode out now!

Link in bio!




Veterinarian and stand-up comedian, Dr. Sarah Boston joins me on Friday!!Sarah hosts the Co-Medicine podcast about healt...
16/07/2024

Veterinarian and stand-up comedian, Dr. Sarah Boston joins me on Friday!!

Sarah hosts the Co-Medicine podcast about healthcare workers who also do stand-up/improv comedy! So you bet your tookus I immediately slid into her DMs! WHAT A GEM!!!





David Pinard: Reality TV Star Turned ActorFull episode out now! Link in bio!
12/07/2024

David Pinard: Reality TV Star Turned Actor

Full episode out now! Link in bio!






REALITY TV STAR TURNED ACTOR, DAVID PINARD, JOINS ME ON FRIDAY!Okay folks, this episode is INSANE. Not only has David be...
09/07/2024

REALITY TV STAR TURNED ACTOR, DAVID PINARD, JOINS ME ON FRIDAY!

Okay folks, this episode is INSANE. Not only has David been on some of your fav reality tv shows but he has been in OVER A DOZEN HALLMARK MOVIES.

Hallmark is our bread and butter here in Canada so tune in to hear some incredible advice on how to knock these Hallmark roles out of the park!





I've had people ask me about the theatre festival after hearing about it on my show so HERE ARE ALL THE DETAILS!I am not...
05/07/2024

I've had people ask me about the theatre festival after hearing about it on my show so HERE ARE ALL THE DETAILS!

I am not in this year's festival but had the privilege of being in it the past two years. It is a wonderful celebration of the amazing theatre community in Simcoe County!

Experience the third annual Simcoe County Theatre Festival in downtown Barrie! Powered by Theatre by the Bay, this year’s festival features SEVEN new shows by local Simcoe County artists. We’ve got a play for every taste, including a children's opera, a contemporary jazz dance piece, comedies, dramas, and so much more. Running July 10 to 21 at the Five Points Theatre in Barrie. Join us for the festival of the summer and get tickets at theatrebythebay.com or call 705-735-9243.







Andrew Meikle: Actor/Writer/ProducerFull episode out now! Link in bio!
05/07/2024

Andrew Meikle: Actor/Writer/Producer

Full episode out now! Link in bio!





Writer, producer, actor...daycare teacher, ANDREW MEIKLE, joins me on Friday!Andrew and I have an amazing conversation a...
02/07/2024

Writer, producer, actor...daycare teacher, ANDREW MEIKLE, joins me on Friday!

Andrew and I have an amazing conversation about progression in this industry, creating your own work, and finding community.

He created and stars in the show, TWO BROTHERS. Season 2 is out now and you just might see a familiar face in it......ME! IT'S ME!



"So be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Se...
29/06/2024

"So be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss

EXCEPT for when those people that mind are the ones spewing anti-trans rhetoric and making anti-trans legislation...THEN THEY MATTER VERY MUCH.

If you're in Toronto this weekend, I hope to see you out at the Pride Parade! If you're not in Toronto, definitely try and find your local Pride celebrations. Allyship is sexy!


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Melissa Melottey: Child Actor Turned Marketing Specialist/Writer/ActorFull episode out now! Link in bio!
29/06/2024

Melissa Melottey: Child Actor Turned Marketing Specialist/Writer/Actor

Full episode out now! Link in bio!




Aspiring actors are often told to take as many acting classes as possible.  Great advice, yes, but can you take TOO many...
25/06/2024

Aspiring actors are often told to take as many acting classes as possible. Great advice, yes, but can you take TOO many classes? Can you get acting class burnout?

Tune in on Friday to hear my conversation with former child actor MELISSA MELOTTEY!!





Jon Duque: Business Owner turned Actor/Writer Full episode out now! Link in bio!
21/06/2024

Jon Duque: Business Owner turned Actor/Writer

Full episode out now! Link in bio!





Security Specialist & Actor, Jon Duque, joins me on Friday!While pursing police foundations and justice studies, he suff...
18/06/2024

Security Specialist & Actor, Jon Duque, joins me on Friday!

While pursing police foundations and justice studies, he suffered a few life alternating health events, which resulted in his career in policing ending before it even began. He did a major pivot and started acting, writing, and entrepreneur-ing (a word that is now real, you're welcome).

I am so excited for you to hear his incredible, touching, inspiring story.





Joanna Syrokomla: Costume DesignerFull episode out now! Link in bio!
14/06/2024

Joanna Syrokomla: Costume Designer

Full episode out now! Link in bio!







Nothing connects an actor to their character emotionally more than their costume.My incredible guest on this week's indu...
11/06/2024

Nothing connects an actor to their character emotionally more than their costume.

My incredible guest on this week's industry episode is costume designer, Joanna Syrokomla!

This episode. WOW. I've wanted to speak with Joanna for YEARS because of her works of art on Murdoch Mysteries. Let me tell you....I FAN GIRLED REAL HARD. This woman is a genius and is so passionate about her craft (you'll hear me get real emotional about this during the episode).

I can't wait for you to hear her story and hear her advice for actors on working with costume design as an integral part of your craft.






Allisha Pelletier: Business Owner Turned Actor/ProducerFull episode out now! Link in bio!
07/06/2024

Allisha Pelletier: Business Owner Turned Actor/Producer

Full episode out now! Link in bio!






"Create your own stuff!"How often have you heard this an an actor and does it make you want to punch a wall like it does...
04/06/2024

"Create your own stuff!"

How often have you heard this an an actor and does it make you want to punch a wall like it does for me?

Here is a human who ACTUALLY DID IT and did it so well that she successfully crowd funded her own show and is producing and starring in SEASON TWO of another show. This woman is a powerhouse badass and I can't wait for you to hear her story.

FRIDAY!!!!






Nir Guzinski: Shy Kid Turned Actor/CreativeFull episode out now! Link in bio!
31/05/2024

Nir Guzinski: Shy Kid Turned Actor/Creative

Full episode out now! Link in bio!

There is a lot of garbage trash on social media. This man produces the exact opposite of that. Whenever I'm scrolling th...
28/05/2024

There is a lot of garbage trash on social media. This man produces the exact opposite of that. Whenever I'm scrolling through my feed and I see one of his viral videos, it brings me SO MUCH JOY!!

Tik Tok sensation, Montreal based actor, comedian, joyful human...NIR GUZINSKI joins me on Friday!!

TABARNAAAAK!!

Nicole Yost: Teacher Turned ActorFull episode out now! Link in bio!
24/05/2024

Nicole Yost: Teacher Turned Actor

Full episode out now! Link in bio!

There are people in the world who pass your vibe check IMMEDIATELY and you're like "yup, dang, I wanna be in this human'...
21/05/2024

There are people in the world who pass your vibe check IMMEDIATELY and you're like "yup, dang, I wanna be in this human's orbit".
Nicole Yost is one of those people. The MOMENT we logged on for our chat, I felt like I had know her my whole life.
She has an incredible story to tell about her life as a teacher turned actor. She has been through hellfire. You do not want to miss this episode.

Henry Tran: Accountant Turned ActorFull episode out now! Link in bio!
17/05/2024

Henry Tran: Accountant Turned Actor

Full episode out now! Link in bio!

Accountant turned Actor, HENRY TRAN, joins me on Friday!!We met while performing in an online improv charity fundraiser!...
14/05/2024

Accountant turned Actor, HENRY TRAN, joins me on Friday!!

We met while performing in an online improv charity fundraiser! We were scene partners..never met before...and had the best time. Since we recorded this episode, Henry has EXPLODED in the commercial space. I see him on my screen constantly and I squeal.

What a joy this man is!

Christina Pitts Jazzar: Intimacy CoordinatorFull episode out now! Link in bio
10/05/2024

Christina Pitts Jazzar: Intimacy Coordinator

Full episode out now! Link in bio

INTIMACY COORDINATION!!!!Christina and I have been wanting to have a conversation for SO LONG about this incredible topi...
07/05/2024

INTIMACY COORDINATION!!!!

Christina and I have been wanting to have a conversation for SO LONG about this incredible topic and it finally happened! I am so excited for you to hear all about Christina and her role as an intimacy coordinator. She has been the IC for a ton of your favourite films like Shape of Water and Nightmare Alley.

Tune in Friday!

Daniel Thomas: Architect Turned ActorFull episode out now! Link in bio!
03/05/2024

Daniel Thomas: Architect Turned Actor

Full episode out now! Link in bio!

So many people in this industry are all talk and zero action.  Intentions are great and all but they must be followed by...
30/04/2024

So many people in this industry are all talk and zero action. Intentions are great and all but they must be followed by ACTION.

Tune in on Friday to hear the amazing story of Architect turned Actor, Daniel Thomas!! He has some badass stories to tell about his time as a rock drummer too.....HE IS SO COOL!

Marcella Young: Office Life to Film LifeFull episode out now! Link in bio!
27/04/2024

Marcella Young: Office Life to Film Life

Full episode out now! Link in bio!

Pure. Simple. Powerful.Marcella Young is one of my favourite human beings on this damn planet. It has been one of the bi...
23/04/2024

Pure. Simple. Powerful.

Marcella Young is one of my favourite human beings on this damn planet. It has been one of the biggest honours of my life to be in this woman's orbit. I'm getting emotional just typing this...you'll see us both get emotional several times during our conversation. I can't wait for you to hear her story.

What a privilege it was to interview you, my beautiful friend.

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