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Acting Out

Three wanna-be actors take some time each week to share the highs and lows of starting out in the entertainment industry. They discuss their lives, loves, and the never-ending pursuit of happiness, which almost always includes a beer or two. The conversations range from informative to insulting, but all are (hopefully) amusing. And if anything they say offends you, don't take it too seriously - they're just acting out.
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Dec 22, 2015

Our last episode of the year! The guys sit back and reflect on this past year, starting the podcast, acting in various productions, and what they're looking forward to for next year! A big thank you to all of you who've watched and listened over this past year. We've got big plans for next year, and we're looking forward to sharing them with you in the coming months! As always, you can chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutProds and let us know what you think. Love you all!!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Dec 15, 2015

The gentlemen (using the most generous definition of the word) of Acting Out sit down and chat amongst themselves this week! Topics include friends that take the term "pissed drunk" a little too seriously, The Good Dinosaur, Shea's upcoming Christmas party, and some of their favourite holiday traditions! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutProds and let us know what you're up to for the holidays! Love you!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @sheanorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennormaon on Instagram

Dec 8, 2015

This week's guest is none other than Mr. Corey Schmitt! He sits down with the guys to chat about his film "The Girl in the Photographs", almost getting arrested at Disneyland, his burning love for Star Wars (even the prequels), and their favourite movies of the year! Don't forget to chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutProds, and check out our YouTube channel, Acting Out. You'll be able to watch video of this week's episode! Cheers!

Follow Corey on Instagram @coreyrschmitt, and look for "The Girl in the Photographs" in limited release and VOD early next year!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Dec 1, 2015

This week's guest on the podcast is actor and acting instructor Duncan MacLellan! He sits down on the couch with guys to have a beer and chat about all things acting. Topics include the importance of having a balance between instructing and acting, social media as the new distribution model for entertainment, the color of Shea's pants, and dream acting roles! Also some minor Walking Dead spoilers. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutProds and let us know what you think! Cheers!

Check out Duncan on Twitter @DuncanMacLellan and Instagram @duncmaclellan. You can also see him in a recent short film posted on YouTube, "Lucid", and don't forget to check out his film, Jackhammer, available on Superchannel, iTunes, and Hulu (in the US). 

Follow our intrepid trio on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram 

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Nov 24, 2015

Lots is happening in the lives of our degenerate little threesome! The conversation this week includes families' secret santa, Christmas wish list, Playstation 4 games; family values; Shea booked a gig; Trev did not; Trev met a couple of ladies who worked on the X-Files; Dave went to Cirque du Soleil. Tweet @ActingOutProds and let us know what you'd like for Christmas! Not that we'll get it for you or anything... Cheers!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Nov 17, 2015

This week's episode is all about reviews! The guys were asked to take a look at some shows, and they were only too happy to oblige. They chat about the first episode of the CW show "Reign", the premiere episode of CBS' "Zoo", and their trip to the theatres to check out "Spectre" (spoilers!). Tweet @ActingOutPod to let them know your thoughts, or to recommend a show they should check out. Cheers!

Follow the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennormaon on Instagram

Check out the new YouTube channel!!

Nov 10, 2015

We have a very special episode this week - it's the podcast's very first guest! Trevor's brother Adam (the pilot) is in town and stops by to chat with the guys. Topics include: if airlines hate babies; what it’s like being a pilot; deadheading; flying drones; technology in airplanes; cockpit vs flight deck; politically incorrect flight terms; Goosebumps; Are You Afraid of the Dark; Rotten Tomatoes; expectations for movies; film trends; Project Greenlight; premature holiday talk. As always, you can chime in with your thoughts, questions, comments, and concerns by tweeting @ActingOutPod. We love you for it. Cheers!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

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Nov 3, 2015

The boys get a little heated in this week's episode! Talking points include: Donald Glover - rapper vs actor; miscasting in the Martian; misleading trailers; Joy; Shonda Rhimes; Steve Jobs; Shea did a short film; indie-filmmaking; rollerblading; Back to the Future; Star Wars tickets. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod, and head on over to YouTube to check out our new channel! Cheers!

Check out the short film Shea is in here - A Walk in the Moonlight

You can also follow the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Oct 27, 2015

Welcome to our little slice of paradise! Plug in your headphones, turn up the volume, grab a drink, and join us for this week's episode! Topics include various types of boxers; subscription underwear; Locker room etiquette; Crimson Peak (spoiler free); Blackout for Star Wars; Bridge of Spies (spoiler free); elderly people at the movies; Dave filmed a local web series; Shea reaches a milestone in his relationship (Breaking Bad and Lost spoilers); physical copies of media; Back to the Future. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and, check out our new YouTube Channel here!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennormaon on Instagram

Oct 20, 2015

 

Hey good lookin! It's that time of the week again, so sit back, relax, and try to enjoy yourself! Some of the topics in this episode: Harry Potter; Robin William’s Jack; Aladdin; Dave visits the darkest corners of the internet; Playboy; Signs; hypothetical aliens; space genre; Blunt Talk; cursing on television; Dave’s shooting a web series; starting at the bottom and still hanging out there; Shomi; John Candy; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia; Shout Outs!! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Cheers!

 

Check out the guys on the social medias:

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Oct 13, 2015

It's a crazy episode this week, where truth is quite possibly stranger than fiction! Topics include The Martian (spoiler free); House of Cards (spoiler free); tragic comedies; Fear the Walking Dead (spoiler free); Dave is sick of zombies; The Game; Trainspotting; Shea’s friend was arrested; Trev (finally) watched Ten Things I Hate About You; and Trev burns his headshots! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Unless you're one of the guys that got arrested. In which case, please don't hurt us... Cheers!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Oct 6, 2015

That crisp fall feeling is in the air, and we have our first pumpkin-spiced episode for your listening pleasure! This week the guys are chatting about Hayden Christenson; the various directors of Star Wars (possible spoilers for the Force Awakens!); great screenplays; Street Kings; recasting Star Wars roles; Superman Returns; the Dark Knight Rises is not a good movie; waiting for episodes vs binge-watching; movies that require a sequel to be a complete film; Daniel Craig’s James Bond; Dave was in the hospital for a week; and pushy homeless people. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod. Cheers!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @sheanorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Oct 1, 2015

Our latest episode is here to help get you through the week! The topics this week include cats as drones; chimpanzees; the intelligence of dolphins; Gremlins; The Walk; Project Greenlight; new shows that are airing this fall; Grey’s Anatomy is still on the air; Jessica Jones on Netflix; an abandoned car with odd cargo; The Intern; Amy Poehler and Tina Fey vs Star Wars; Everest; and South Park! Tweet us @ActingOutPod, let us know what you think, and tell us what you’re watching! Cheers!

 

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Sep 23, 2015

Jimmy Fallon’s bandage, Shea’s not getting married, Dave’s tattoo count, if tattoos are a hindrance for casting, celebrities who use their real tattoos, the entertainment industry’s flavor of the week, generational gaps, Shea’s anniversary, Dave calls out the guys, vasectomies, Shea’s namesake, a possible reason behind the influx of international actors to America, Marvel’s television shows versus their movies, splitting one story across two movies, Harry Potter vs Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones (spoilers!), what the guys are watching, and some listener shout-outs! Tweet us @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think. Love you!!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Sep 15, 2015

The guys take some time this week to chat about how life is going in their acting worlds! The conversation includes the podcast being stood up by Meerkat; the guys take the app Periscope for a spin; Shea sends his first tweet; Trev’s drunken waxing session; incorporating current technology to interact with an audience; trying to keep up to date with trends; landing jobs based on social media presence; taking for granted that people know how show business works; shows that are currently shooting in Vancouver; what success might look like; all kinds of pies; Shea hates cake; what the guys would not audition for; Jason Bateman’s view on auditioning; the catch-22 of starting out as an actor; and what the guys are watching this week! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Cheers!

 

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Sep 8, 2015

After being apart for a couple of weeks, the triumphant trio sits down to catch up and chat about a number of disconnected topics! Some of these include comedian Drew Lynch on America’s Got Talent; favorite comedies; 21 Jump Street and Men in Black; Spielberg’s comments on the Superhero genre; Hateful Eight; Joaquin Phoenix passing on Doctor Strange; Stand By Me; Dave investigates just how far Trev would go to get an acting job; which acting exercise the guys and Kevin Bacon have in common; ramifications of public shaming; hunting; a serial killer in Trev’s hometown; welcome to our new FBI listeners; Bill Hader’s great; wrestlers who became actors; recent movies the guys watched; a pitch for a Bojack Horseman episode. Chat on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let them know what you think! Don't forget to head on over and rate/review the podcast on iTunes. Cheers!

You can also check out the guys on the social medias:

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Sep 1, 2015

Do you like dark comedies? Hope so, because this week's episode fits snugly in the bosom of that genre! Join the guys as they lament the finer things in life, including health benefits (or lack thereof); working at Starbucks; something bad WILL happen; insurance; why do we work; the guys come up with an idea for a sitcom; Joel Edgerton’s “The Gift”; borrowing a good friend’s self-help appliance; movie theatres and technology; latecomers to movies; Gripefest with Trev; one namless gentleman renews Trev’s faith in humanity; Costco liquor stores; Burt Reynolds receiving royalties; copyrighting ‘Happy Birthday’; “Voices” movie; “Six Ways to Die” is the worst movie Dave has ever seen; politically incorrect; sharing in terrible experiences together; “R.I.P.D”; the “Hunger Games” effect. Chat on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Cheers!

 

You can check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Aug 25, 2015

Welcome to this week's epsiode! Plenty of topics were covered, including a philisophical debate as only these three idiots could deliver. Our ignorance is self-evident. The discussion includes the Fresh Prince of Bel Air reboot; film and television remakes; original ideas; Pacific Rim; Lord of the Rings; Victor Frankestein; Resident Evil franchise; casting nepotism is the way to go; The Other Woman; terrible comedies; Kate Upton commercials; iPhone games; in-app purchases; D23 Disney Expo; Disney Parks Star Wars and Marvel expansions; new rides; Star Wars merchandise, including some ideas for possible adult-themed toys; how to properly pronounce a certain part of the female anatomy; Darth Vader PS4; Star Wars prosthetic limbs; potentail self-inflicted injuries; and an intense discussion on how the each guy would handle the fallout from a terrbile jacuzzi accident. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you'd do in that situtation! Cheers!

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram 

Aug 18, 2015

This week's episode is chalk full of 90's nostalgia and references that Shea doesn't understand! Topics include Chinese food; Shea's hungover; Samurai Pizza Cats; Darkwing Duck; Disney Afternoon; a creepy Kokanee plug; Captain Planet; Trev apologizes to Taylor Swift; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (new and original); Animaniacs; Ned's Newt; Beetlejuice; Video and Arcade Top 10; Vancouver's newest 22 yearl old millionaire; video games as a career; pro-gamers; Xbox One's controller; upcoming games; what's already wrong with Halo 5; the guys' first consoles; Donkey Kong Country; Batman Arkham Knight (spoiler-free); old-school vs new-school; Ocarina of Time; and the Nintendo 64. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOut and let us know about your first time! With a video game. Don't be weird. Cheers!  

 

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Aug 12, 2015

Run... It a new episode! This week is jam packed with cinema-speak. The guys chat about what word on the street is about the first cut of Batman v Superman; Affleck's Batman; Dave is curious about which superheroes the guys would like to be intimate with; the second season of True Detective (spoiler free!); how formulaic tv character deaths have become; the first season of the X-Files; Jake Gyllenhaal's earlier movies; Trev's new addiction to Popcorn Time; Dave watched Nicolas Cage's worst movie; The Big Lebowski;  Trev's best friend shucking its mortal coil; Transformers; the Fantastic Four reboot (spoiler free!); what it must be like for an actor to realize the movie they're making isn't very good; Henry Cavill's Superman. The guys end this episode remembering Robin Williams, his work, and what it meant to them. Hope you enjoy the episode.

 

Follow the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twitter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram 

Aug 4, 2015

Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Or depending on when you listen to this, good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight! Here's our latest episode for you! This week the three amigos discuss what they're watching, including Ballers and True Detective; HBO Go; On-Demand viewing; reality television is garbage; Shea's Boston Pizza is kind of a big deal; onions vs mushrooms; favourite foods; purchasing things from your workplace; Dave's getting a new tattoo; Trev's new tattoo hits a snag; Pat MaCrotch; Just do you; Black Mirror (watch it!); drunk bowling; and Tig Notaro. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Cheers!

 

Check out the guys on the social medias!

Trev - @trevorlawless on Twitter and Instagram

Dave - @dinksosmall on Twitter and Instagram

Shea - @SheaNorman on Twittter and @sheaclifforddravennorman on Instagram

Jul 29, 2015

Here to round out your July is a brand new episode! The discusssion this week includes Dave at the Pemberton Music Festival; the unreleased 90's Fantastic Four movie; Stretch Armstrong; Nic Cage as the Superman that never was; John Woo; Armie Hammer's masculitnity; FOX's early days of racism; Ant-Man (spoiler-free!); Trainwreck (spoiler-free!); superhero fatigue; let's hope Dave never becomes Ant-Man; over-marketing movies; Amy Schumer; Judd Apatow's directing; Jason Segal pitching the Muppets; the Full House sequel - Fuller House; Girl Meets World; Dave is pretty almost certain that he spotted a celebrity; and RIP Heath Ledger. Chat with us on Twitter at @ActingOutPod! Cheers!

Look the guys up on the social medias!

Trev - Twitter and Instagram

Dave - Twitter and Instagram

Shea - Twitter and Instagram

Jul 22, 2015

Stoke the fire, pour a drink, and join us for another tantalizing episode! This week we braved seeing Terminator: Genisys so that you wouldn't have to. Spoilers abound for that, the biggest one being how terrible the movie is. Other topics include being insulted (or complimented?) at the liquor store; responsible screenwriting; complete movies; Schwarzenegger movies; a pirate ship floats by; James Cameron; time travel; Amy Winehouse; previews that wreck movies; what we're watching; and Shea is presented with a time traveling dilemma that boggles the mind! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Also, apologies for the audio this week. A couple of spots make it sound like we're being ravished by a Terminator. Hope to have it fixed for next week! Love you!

 

Check out the guys on the social media:

Trev - Twitter and Instagram

Dave - Twitter and Instagram

Shea - Twitter and Instagram 

Jul 14, 2015

Our twentieth episode! How quickly podcasts grow up... Wish we could say the same about the gentlemen behind the mics. This week the topics include celebrities doing public appearances, Guitar Hero at the bar, bar tabs, Stephen Tobolowsky, improv classes, remembering the remarkable, Dave's stand-up, tell me a joke, actors are puppets, classic movies the guys haven't seen, How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, VHS jackets, renting a movie, Batman voice-over, Arkham Knight, leading roles, and guys with deep 'v's. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Enjoy!

 

You can check out the guys on the social media!

Trev - Instagram and Twitter

Dave - Instagram and Twitter

Shea - Instagram and Twitter

Jul 7, 2015

Hey there all you beautiful people! Here's a brand new epsiode for you! This week's topics include True Detective (spoiler free), HBO, Doom (the movie), IMAX vs standard theatres, unhelpful Cineplex employees, Inside Out (spoiler free), children at the movies, Pixar, The Good Dinosaur, Incredibles 2, Adam (Trevor's brother) got engaged, camping, Canada Day antics, and drinking to the Beatles! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think. Cheers!

 

You can follow the guys on the social medias too!

Trevor - Instagram and Twitter

Dave - Instagram and Twitter

Shea - Instagram and Twitter 

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