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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

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 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 

Jun 30, 2015

Grab yourself a nice cold drink and treat yourself to our lateste episode! This week's topics include well-known commercial actors; a system that let's you watch new movies at home; Robert Downey Jr's fat pay cheque; time is money; how people consume media; our on-demand culture; people ruin everything; more money is NOT more problems; Dave's old; Shea's greedy; Trev's angry; homeless people; Intervention - the show, not our own; Shea's acting class; actor's block; Tavis is a great actor; and a whole bunch more! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think. Cheers!

 

Check out the guys on social media!

Trevor - Instagram and Twitter (@trevorlawless)

Dave - Instagram and Twitter (@dinksosmall)

Shea - Instagram and Twitter (@sheaclifforddravennorman and @sheanorman)

Jun 23, 2015

The guys are fumbling all over their words this week! The conversation starts off with Shea teaching Trev and Dave some of what he learned at his dialects seminar last weekend, and it's all down hill from there! Topics this week include American vs Canadian dialects; Dave's friend in Luxembourg; Dat Deez and Doze; short-hand texting; sexting; what a horrendous movie "Batman and Robin" is; Michael Gough; Christopher Lee; The Hobbit trilogy; nostalgia - friend or foe?; new shows coming in the fall; Terminator Genysis; Tom Cruise; Apollo 13; and a whole lot more! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Or not. You do you! Cheers!

 

The guys are on social media! Check them out!

Trevor - Instagram and Twitter

Dave - Instagram and Twitter

Shea - Instagram and Twitter 

Jun 16, 2015

Welcome... to our latest episode! This week is all about Jurassic World, so SPOILERS for those that haven't seen it yet. Last week the guys watched Jurassic Park and The Lost World, and then ventured out this past weekend to see Jurassic World. They chat about what they think of the first two movies; whether or not Jurassic World holds up to its predecessor; raptor training; product placement; childhood nostalgia; D-Box seats; overabundance of CGI; animatronics; Spielberg's involvement; box-office records; character clichés; theme park rides; Sam Jackson's potential cameo; supporting cast; and Chris Pratt's star power! Let us know what you thought of the movie on Twitter @ActingOutPod. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

 

Follow the guys on social media!

Trevor: Instagram and Twitter

Dave: Instagram and Twitter

Shea: Instagram and Twitter

Jun 9, 2015

The guys have a couple special guests this week - two french bulldogs named Pierre and Frenchie! We swear they're the ones with the heavy breathing. The converstaion is all over the map in this episode, and topics include Trev's parking woes; guility until proven innocent; Dave's license renewal surprise; parties; drinking in public; Pierre's anatomy; the sexual predilection of dogs; Tron 3 getting scrapped; Poltergeist; David Duchovny; Kate Hudson; Aquarius; television censorship; and a few other delights sprinkled throughout for your listening pleasure. Feel free to tweet us @ActingOutPod, and if you have a minute, please rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

 

You can also follow the guys on Instagram and Twittter:

Trev: @trevorlawless / @trevorlawless

Dave: @dinksosmall / @dinksosmall

Shea: @SheaCliffordDravenNormam / @SheaNorman

Jun 3, 2015

It's the first episode of June, and patio-beer season is in full swing! Rejoice with us by listening to our new episode! This week the guys chat about Dave's hangover; Trev attempts some math; The sprAy Team; ReBoot; celebrity sightings; William H Macy; Jurassic Park 3; Black Hawk Down; summer BBQ's; Undateable; Tim Allen; Practical Acting Tips; comedian Ron Funches; hecklers; Two for the Money; Trev freaking out about his stand-up; and George Clooney's stunning good looks. Tweet us @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Love you!

Follow the guys on Instagram/Twitter:

Trev - @trevorlawless

Dave - @dinksosmall

Shea - @sheaclifforddravennorman/@sheanorman

May 26, 2015

Buckle up and listen to our new episode! This week on the pod, the guys spend a fair bit of time chatting about what they thought of Mad Max: Fury Road, so listener discretion is advised! There be spoilers ahead - ye be warned! Other topics include: Alberta Genuine Draft; hangovers; plot-heavy films; fan-theory on Mad Max; movies we shouldn't have watched in our formative years; "Don't tell your mother" movies; the Matrix; how young Shea is; the Entourage movie; Poltergeist; and movies that scare us! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think. And don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! Much love to you crazy people! Cheers!

Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram:

Trev - @trevorlawless

Dave - @dinksosmall

Shea - @SheaNorman/@SheaCliffordDravenNorman

May 19, 2015

The almost live episode of Acting Out! The boys love to procrastinate, and decided to record this particular episode the morning they post it! The conversation jumps to many a topic, including Dave's weekend getaway; Shea not holding his liquor; Pitch Perfect 2; applauding during a film; bowl cuts; DJ Monkey; Bert and Ernie taking away Trev's washer and dryer; Shea's ankle weights; Fit Bits; the Billboard Awards; Dave and Shea discovering Trev's old flame for Taylor Swift. Have a listen and let us know what you think over on Twitter @ActingOutPod! We'd also love for you to rate and review us on iTunes! Unless you don't like us. Then please disregard that last part. Cheers!

Follow the guys on Instagram and Twitter:

Trev - @trevorlawless

Dave - @dinksosmall

Shea - @sheaclifforddravennorman/@sheanorman

May 12, 2015

The guys have been up to no good! From ex-cons to possible legal action for watching Game of Thrones, it's all here on our new episode! The topics this week include Popcorn Time; illegal downloading; hiding your IP address; people receiving shakedowns for their illicit online activities; digital distribution; watching tv and films online; guys night; how awful Sears is; Bed, Bath, & Beyond; the dangers of colorful bed sheets; and Trev talks about his unfortuante experience with getting a washer and dryer delivered. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! And please head on over to iTunes to rate and review us. We love you long time!

You can also follow the guys on Twitter:

Trev - @trevorlawless

Dave - @dinksosmall

Shea - @sheanorman

May 5, 2015

This week on the podcast, it's all about going to the movies! The guys went to see the Avengers: Age of Ultron over the weekend and talk in length (SPOILERS!!) about what they thought of it. The conversation dovetails nicely into movie theatre etiquette; rap music; Joss Whedon leaving Twitter, strong-female leads, preconceptions of Jurassic World; the first image of Jared Leto's Joker; Suicide Squad; DC's Extended Universe; Dave's brother meeting a provocative pickpocket; and Shea talks about a landmark camping trip from his formative years. It's all there for your listening pleasure!! Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! Don't forget to head on over to iTunes to rate and review us!

You can also follow the guys on Instagram and Twitter:

Trev - @trevorlawless

Dave - @dinksosmall

Shea - @sheaclifforddravennorman/@SheaNorman

Apr 28, 2015

What can we say about this week's episode? It's a beautiful mess. The guys get together for the first episode after the podcast launched to talk about the consequences of special alone time in the bathtub; the Batman v Superman trailer; Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner's slip-up on the Age of Ultron tour; jokes being blown out of proportion; forced apologies; an audition Trev went on; and a surprise guest makes an appearance that none of the guys were expecting. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutPod to let us know what you think, and please rate and review us over on iTunes! 

You can also follow the guys on Instagram -

Trev - @trevorlawless

Dave - @dinksosmall

Shea - @sheaclifforddravennorman

Apr 22, 2015

Rounding out our premiere week is episode three! Shea and Dave are taking a class together; Trev's turn to do some stand-up; Shea reflects on his stage debut; a spoiler-free discussion on how much Dave and Trev love Daredevil on Netflix; if Game of Thrones is really all that and a bag of potato chips; consuming content - weekly episodes vs binge-watching.

Weigh in on this week's topics with us over on Twitter! We're @ActingOutPod.

You can follow the guys on Instagram too!

Trev - @trevorlawless

Dave - @dinksosmall

Shea - @sheaclifforddravennorman

Apr 22, 2015

The guys are on a roll - a whole two episodes! This week's episode includes a discussion on stage acting; Dave talks about his first stand-up routine; Trev isn't sure if the Birdcage holds up; Jurassic Park is (still) amazing; mutual disdain for at least some of the Spiderman movies; attractive actesses while they may or may not be pregnant; it may be more cost effective to purchase alcohol across the border; Shea attempts to read. If you could give us a rating and review on iTunes, we'll buy your next beer!

Follow us on Twitter @ActingOutPod and let us know what you think! 

You can also follow the guys on Instagram

Trev - @trevorlawless

Dave - @dinksosmall

Shea - @sheaclifforddravennorman

 

 

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