In a special between seasons episode, Natalya and Kelsey present the most important things to know about background acting in Los Angeles! Whether you're curious to see how a real Hollywood set operates, looking to make some extra cash, or just want to meet new people, this episode will cover all the bases!

In a special between seasons episode, Natalya and Kelsey present the most important things to know about background acting in Los Angeles! Whether you're curious to see how a real Hollywood set operates, looking to make some extra cash, or just want to meet new people, this episode will cover all the bases!

Background Acting 101

SEASON ONE FINALE! Paul returns to spill the tea on day to day life on set! He walks us through a typical day on set, tells us his favorite shows to work on, teaches us some on set walkie terminology, and shares why he quit PA work. 

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Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

 

SEASON ONE FINALE! Paul returns to spill the tea on day to day life on set! He walks us through a typical day on set, tells us his favorite shows to work on, teaches us some on set walkie terminology, and shares why he quit PA work.&nbsp;
Follow Paul! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulywoodforever/">Instagram</a> @paulywoodforever <a href="https://twitter.com/thepaulzecharia">Twitter</a> @thepaulzecharia <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYocv6PNtdZq7ifr7CoJzvQ">YouTube</a> Paul Zecharia
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Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson
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Confessions of a Production Assistant with Paul Zecharia

Everyone knows LA is the entertainment capital of the world, but few know how to actually break into the industry. This week Kelsey and Natalya chat with actor/writer/director Paul Zecharia and learn his tips for building a career in film and television production through production assistant work.

Follow Paul! Instagram @paulywoodforever Twitter @thepaulzecharia

Social Media:

Instagram @AngelenosInTraining

Facebook @AngelenosInTraining

Twitter @AngelenosPod

Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Everyone knows LA is the entertainment capital of the world, but few know how to actually break into the industry. This week Kelsey and Natalya chat with actor/writer/director Paul Zecharia and learn his tips for building a career in film and television production through production assistant work.
Follow Paul! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulywoodforever/">Instagram</a> @paulywoodforever <a href="https://twitter.com/thepaulzecharia">Twitter</a> @thepaulzecharia
Social Media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelenosintraining/">Instagram</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelenosInTraining">Facebook</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://twitter.com/angelenospod">Twitter</a> @AngelenosPod
Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Breaking Into Film and TV Crew Work with Paul Zecharia

Kelsey shares with Natalya the best ways to visit and photograph The Hollywood Sign! Whether you prefer to drive, hike, or walk, there’s a way for you to take in Tinseltown’s classic attraction.

Social Media:

Instagram @AngelenosInTraining

Facebook @AngelenosInTraining

Twitter @AngelenosPod

Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Kelsey shares with Natalya the best ways to visit and photograph The Hollywood Sign! Whether you prefer to drive, hike, or walk, there&rsquo;s a way for you to take in Tinseltown&rsquo;s classic attraction.
Social Media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelenosintraining/">Instagram</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelenosInTraining">Facebook</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://twitter.com/angelenospod">Twitter</a> @AngelenosPod
Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Visiting the Hollywood Sign

You’ve seen the Hollywood sign. Ever wonder why it’s there? This week we dive into the history of the Hollywood Sign - covering its original role as an advertisement, the location’s role in the birth of television, and that time it read Hollyweed.

Instagram @AngelenosInTraining

Facebook @AngelenosInTraining

Twitter @AngelenosPod

Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

You&rsquo;ve seen the Hollywood sign. Ever wonder why it&rsquo;s there? This week we dive into the history of the Hollywood Sign - covering its original role as an advertisement, the location&rsquo;s role in the birth of television, and that time it read Hollyweed.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelenosintraining/">Instagram</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelenosInTraining">Facebook</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://twitter.com/angelenospod">Twitter</a> @AngelenosPod
Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson

History of the Hollywood Sign

LA is known for beaches and sunshine, but not all beaches are created equal. In this episode, Kelsey and Natalya rate and review the beaches of the LA area all the way from Malibu to the LBC!

Instagram @AngelenosInTraining

Facebook @AngelenosInTraining

Twitter @AngelenosPod

Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

LA is known for beaches and sunshine, but not all beaches are created equal. In this episode, Kelsey and Natalya rate and review the beaches of the LA area all the way from Malibu to the LBC!
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelenosintraining/">Instagram</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelenosInTraining">Facebook</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://twitter.com/angelenospod">Twitter</a> @AngelenosPod
Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson

LA Beaches

Hollywood’s humble beginnings gave way to the Silent Film Era - a time when the world became obsessed with movie stars without ever hearing their voices. Natalya shares with Kelsey why feature films became the norm, how they influenced the birth of the studio system, how growing scandal in Hollywood led to censoring in films, and why many films of this era are still relevant today. *A portion of this episode involves the topic of sexual assault. A content warning will be announced before the discussion so that listeners may skip this section if they wish.

 

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Facebook @AngelenosInTraining

Twitter @AngelenosPod

Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Hollywood&rsquo;s humble beginnings gave way to the Silent Film Era - a time when the world became obsessed with movie stars without ever hearing their voices. Natalya shares with Kelsey why feature films became the norm, how they influenced the birth of the studio system, how growing scandal in Hollywood led to censoring in films, and why many films of this era are still relevant today. *A portion of this episode involves the topic of sexual assault. A content warning will be announced before the discussion so that listeners may skip this section if they wish.
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelenosintraining/">Instagram</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelenosInTraining">Facebook</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://twitter.com/angelenospod">Twitter</a> @AngelenosPod
Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson

The Silent Film Era

This week we welcome guest Yasmin Ghasiri! Yasmin shares with Natalya and Kelsey how the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles compares to their hometown, the best way to make new friends in West Hollywood, and what advice they would give to a young queer person moving to LA. 

Follow Yasmin! @yasminghasiri TiktokInstagram @theirstorytv YouTube

Social Media:

Instagram @AngelenosInTraining

Facebook @AngelenosInTraining

Twitter @AngelenosPod

Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

This week we welcome guest Yasmin Ghasiri! Yasmin shares with Natalya and Kelsey how the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles compares to their hometown, the best way to make new friends in West Hollywood, and what advice they would give to a young queer person moving to LA.&nbsp;
Follow Yasmin! @yasminghasiri <a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeJNq4LB/ ">Tiktok</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yasminghasiri/">Instagram</a> @theirstorytv <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTWaNAXIvyjZC_PYoDedfQ?app=desktop&amp;view_as=subscriber">YouTube</a>
Social Media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelenosintraining/">Instagram</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelenosInTraining">Facebook</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://twitter.com/angelenospod">Twitter</a> @AngelenosPod
Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Queer in LA with Yasmin Ghasiri

Huntington Gardens and Mulholland Drive, driving the 101 ‘stead of the 5, Trader Joe’s murals and eyebrow threading, these are a few of our favorite things! Natalya surprises Kelsey with questions about her favorite things in LA and shares some of her own favorites along the way - covering everything from favorite scenic drives to where to take visitors to favorite freeways.

Social Media:

Instagram @AngelenosInTraining

Facebook @AngelenosInTraining

Twitter @AngelenosPod

Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Huntington Gardens and Mulholland Drive, driving the 101 &lsquo;stead of the 5, Trader Joe&rsquo;s murals and eyebrow threading, these are a few of our favorite things! Natalya surprises Kelsey with questions about her favorite things in LA and shares some of her own favorites along the way - covering everything from favorite scenic drives to where to take visitors to favorite freeways.
Social Media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelenosintraining/">Instagram</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelenosInTraining">Facebook</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://twitter.com/angelenospod">Twitter</a> @AngelenosPod
Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Our LA Favorites

Los Angeles has a reputation for health and wellness, but in reality, a large portion of Angelenos experience food insecurity. In this episode, Natalya and Kelsey explore the existence of food deserts in Los Angeles, efforts to aid food insecure Angelenos, Kelsey’s experience seeing a nutritionist in Los Angeles, and popular nutrition trends in La La Land.

 

Social Media:

Instagram @AngelenosInTraining

Facebook @AngelenosInTraining

Twitter @AngelenosPod

Music by Leo Jackson

Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Los Angeles has a reputation for health and wellness, but in reality, a large portion of Angelenos experience food insecurity. In this episode, Natalya and Kelsey explore the existence of food deserts in Los Angeles, efforts to aid food insecure Angelenos, Kelsey&rsquo;s experience seeing a nutritionist in Los Angeles, and popular nutrition trends in La La Land.
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Social Media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelenosintraining/">Instagram</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelenosInTraining">Facebook</a> @AngelenosInTraining
<a href="https://twitter.com/angelenospod">Twitter</a> @AngelenosPod
Music by Leo Jackson
Art by Trevor D. Richardson

Nutrition and Food Insecurity in LA

There is so much more to LA than movie stars! Hosted by non-stereotypical Angelenos - former tour guide, comedy nerd, and SoCal native Natalya and pop culture expert and Pacific Northwest transplant Kelsey - Angelenos in Training digs beyond LA stereotypes to educate listeners on the culture, history, hidden gems, social issues, and fun facts of La La Land. Also serving nerdy jokes. Hosted by Kelsey Rider and Natalya Rahmann. Music by Leo Jackson. Art by Trevor D. Richardson.

There is so much more to LA than movie stars! Hosted by non-stereotypical Angelenos - former tour guide, comedy nerd, and SoCal native Natalya and pop culture expert and Pacific Northwest transplant Kelsey - Angelenos in Training digs beyond LA stereotypes to educate listeners on the culture, history, hidden gems, social issues, and fun facts of La La Land. Also serving nerdy jokes. Hosted by Kelsey Rider and Natalya Rahmann. Music by Leo Jackson. Art by Trevor D. Richardson.

Los Angeles 101

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