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Audition Hell

Audition Hell

By: Audition Hell
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Audition Hell is a bold, brutally honest audio series that calls out the absurdity of modern casting. From laughable self-tape requests to unpaid "opportunities," we break it down with wit, heat, and a whole lot of “did they really just ask for that?”

Against garbage disguised as opportunity.
Against being treated like we should be grateful for scraps.
Against silence when the system is broken.

It’s not just a rant. (Okay, it’s a little bit of a rant.)
But it’s also a movement—for talent who are tired of playing nice when the game is rigged.

If you’ve ever screamed “What the hell is this?” at a casting notice—
you’re in the right place.

Audition Hell:
Where we call out the problem.
So we can all rise above it.

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Episodes
  • Stop Swapping Spokespeople — Credibility Beats Variety
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode the host rails against corporate clients who replace proven spokespersons with new faces for the sake of "variety," arguing that frequent swaps undermine credibility and force employees to re-establish trust each time.

    Using real examples, he explains why consistency builds familiarity and engagement, and suggests keeping the same talent across videos or adding them as co-hosts rather than replacing them.

    The takeaway: prioritize trusted, repeat talent to reinforce your message and improve training results.

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    16 mins
  • Why You Looking at the Plant, Casting Directors? — Focus on the Acting.
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode of Audition Hell, the host criticizes casting directors who obsess over background details and wardrobe in self-tapes, urging them to prioritize the actor's performance over set decor.

    He offers practical advice for actors on balancing casting directions with real-life constraints, finishes with a playful tarot pick (Seven of Wands), and closes with the song "Why You Looking at the Plant?".

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    17 mins
  • Audition Hell: When a Casting Breakdown Crosses the Line
    Dec 22 2025

    In this episode of Audition Hell, we replay a previously recorded casting breakdown that contains racially coded direction. We call out the client and casting team for letting it slip through.

    The episode moves from satire to serious critique, urging actors, casting directors, and agencies to be responsible, stop forwarding offensive directions, and demand basic human decency in casting.

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    15 mins
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