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Truthful Talk

Human conversations with Marco DiGeorge and Natalie Bulajic

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In this episode, Natalie and I review the Super Bowl results, but from a different perspective. We also look into the positives you can take away as an artist, and as a human being. Hope you enjoy!

2/10/25 • 48:11

In this episode, Natalie fires off a list of questions for me to answer regarding making your own projects and the best way to proceed. As creatives, we should always be creating and expanding our own resume! Hope you enjoy!

2/3/25 • 56:00

In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by my daughter Leah and her boyfriend Kevin, as they discuss with us their love for cosplay and conventions. It's a whole subculture world, and it's an exciting conversation, so we hope you enjoy!

1/27/25 • 50:25

Happy New Year! We are back with our first episode of 2025, and in this episode we discuss why taking the first step is the hardest thing to do, but the most important. We also reflect on the devastating fires in LA as we send our supporting thoughts to our friends and family (and everyone affected) out there.

1/13/25 • 53:43

In this episode, we discuss the difference between film acting and theatre acting, and why it’s so important to learn a theatre process and to continue to act on stage. Plus, Denzel gives a small piece of advice. Hope you enjoy!

12/9/24 • 55:38

In this episode, as we recover from Thanksgiving, we talk about various topics including social media and how it affects us both as actors and humans. It's a fun, rambling episode - Hope you enjoy!

12/3/24 • 50:52

In this episode, as Thanksgiving approaches, we focus on the things we have to be thankful for rather than what we don't have - and we discuss the important of gratitude on a daily basis. Hope you enjoy!

11/25/24 • 47:23

In this episode, Marco and Sam navigate away from the arts directly to discuss their perspective of parenting and how experiences as a child can mold a person into adulthood. Hope you enjoy!

11/18/24 • 50:13

In this episode (After This, Now What?), we discuss the mixed bag of feelings coming off of the 2024 US general election. So many people ask, "what now?" As an artist, and a human being, it's important to focus on the world around us, and to bring positivity to the things you can control. It's a difficult time right now and we wanted to do our best to address that. Hope you enjoy!

11/11/24 • 47:13

In this episode, Marco runs solo and discusses the importance of art within a society and why we need to fight to keep art alive and well. And also gives a reminder of the importance of having FUN in our daily lives. Hope you enjoy!

11/4/24 • 45:35

In this episode, we take a last-minute detour from our regular topic into the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs situation and what that means to the bigger picture of the artistic culture. We explore individual intentions versus cultural temptation, and how this can all be prevented (hopefully) in the future. Hope you enjoy!

10/21/24 • 55:02

In this episode, we are joined by one of the founding members and Executive Producer of Theater On The Edge, Allan Whitehead. Allan discusses with us how he manages to balance his busy life (as a successful attorney) with his art, and how he is able to keep them all functioning at once. Hope you enjoy!

10/14/24 • 62:07

In this episode, we discuss the importance of physicality and physical activity as a way to enter and enhance your creativity - and how the two are related. Hope you enjoy!

9/30/24 • 52:57

In this episode, we talk about the importance of branding as an actor, and the ins and outs of social media - including how often it's necessary to engage and update your accounts. Hope you enjoy!

9/16/24 • 55:00

In this episode, Audra Darbyshire is back with us in studio and we discuss the difference between the artist and the art, and the importance of keeping a separation between the two. Hope you enjoy!

9/10/24 • 56:08

In this episode, Audra Darbyshire is with us in studio and we discuss AI in the Arts and its potential impact, along with an interesting concept call liminality. Hope you enjoy!

9/3/24 • 54:54

In this episode, we discuss the importance of gratitude in your daily life, and how it directly impacts the work of an artist. Hope you enjoy! Please remember to spread the word. We would love to grow our audience and reach many others with our messages. Much love!

8/26/24 • 60:16

In this episode, we discuss how to deal with the ongoing challenges of life, and ways you can keep yourself grounded during the rough patches - which is important as an artist and also a human being. Hope you enjoy! And please remember to spread the word. We would love to grow our audience and reach many others with our messages. Much love!

8/19/24 • 59:04

In this episode, Samantha DiGeorge joins Natalie and I, and we talk about various fun topics including our favorite actors, Star Wars, producing theatre, and trivia questions. Hope you enjoy! If you would like to watch the video of the podcast, you can check it out on our YouTube Channel.

8/12/24 • 61:26

In this episode, Natalie and I talk about the various industry scams and the red flags to look out for when navigating the artistic world. Hope you enjoy! If you would like to watch the video of the podcast, you can check it out on our YouTube Channel.

8/5/24 • 58:18

In this episode, Natalie and I discuss the personas we inhabit as artists and the roles we play, as well as what it takes to be a good director and the importance for directors to learn about acting! Hope you enjoy!

7/29/24 • 60:13

In this episode, Natalie is back in the studio and it's great to have her back! We talk about the importance of talking nice to yourself and how building yourself up can lead to being a better artist. Much love!

7/22/24 • 63:04

In this episode, I am joined by my amazing wife Samantha DiGeorge, who shares her journey over the past year with Stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Sometimes in life, things take us in new and unexpected directions. This is her story. Much love!

7/15/24 • 54:21

We are back with another special episode, where we interview three current students of Truthful Acting Studios about their journey so far and what propelled them into acting. In order of appearance, the interviewees are Kimberly Ramos, John Matthews, and Waverly Witkowski. Hope you enjoy!

7/8/24 • 45:25

In this episode, Truthful Acting Co-Founder Robb Maus is back with us in studio to talk about the importance of training as an actor, and the pitfalls we encounter along the way. If you would like to watch the video of the podcast, you can check it out on our YouTube Channel.

7/1/24 • 58:15

In this episode, Joshua Fulmer and Faheem Bacchus are back, and this time we discuss what an actor should work on early in their acting journey - as well as what to look out for on indie projects. It's a fun time having them back in the studio! If you would like to watch the video of the podcast, you can check it out on our YouTube Channel.

6/24/24 • 54:48

In this episode, Natalie and I are reunited with Joshua Fulmer and Faheem Bacchus. I had the fortune of directing Natalie, Josh and Faheem in the play Say Goodnight, Gracie by Ralph Pape in 2022. We discuss our time together during that process, and a few interesting acting tips that came out of it. If you would like to watch the video of the podcast, you can check it out on our YouTube Channel.

6/17/24 • 64:34

In this special episode, we interview three current students of Truthful Acting Studios about their journey so far and what propelled them into acting. In order of appearance, the interviewees are Kelly Louton, David Clark, and Christine Nguyen. Hope you enjoy!

6/10/24 • 45:42

In this episode, we are joined once again by actor/filmmaker Chris Sheeran and we discuss the need for confidence as an artist and why it's so difficult to obtain. If you would like to watch the video of the podcast, you can check it out on our YouTube Channel.

6/3/24 • 59:22

In this episode, we are joined by Truthful Acting Studios co-Founder Robb Maus. Marco and Robb reminisce about how they met and discuss a few things they learned along the way. If you would like to watch the video of the podcast, you can check it out on our YouTube Channel.

5/28/24 • 49:12