Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 271
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 4.8k subscribers
Instagram: 12.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
producer.aad@gmail.com
ryanperez@me.com
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Host
Ryan M. Perez - Host and interviewer focused on the television and film industry, including the realities of building and sustaining a creative career.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Daniel Bessner - The Decline Of Mass Culture, Hollywood’s Changing Economic Structure, Deindustrialization Of White-collar Work, Artificial Intelligence, Layoffs, User-generated Content, And Possible Support Systems For Artists.
Neal Bledsoe - The Decline Of Mass Culture, Hollywood’s Changing Industry Structure, The Economics Of Filmmaking, And The Future Of Movies, Television, And Creative Work.
Daniel Bessner - The Decline Of Shared Mass Culture, Hollywood’s Mass-media Model, Changing Filmmaking Economics, The Role Of Actors And Artists, And Alternative Models Of Cultural Production.
Jefferson White - Breaking Into Acting, Auditioning, Self-tapes, Working On Yellowstone, Career Sustainability, Rejection, And Launching A Production Company.
Theo Rossi - Building A Sustainable Acting Career, Overcoming Addiction, Rejection, Self-tape Auditions, Streaming, Producing Original Work, And Adapting To Changes In Hollywood.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Ever Carradine
October 08, 2026
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Ever Carradine as they discuss growing up in one of Hollywood's most recognizable acting families, finding her own path in the entertainment industry, navigating rejection and the unpredictable nature of an acting career, her work on Party of Five, Commander in Chief, Marvel's Runaways, and The Handmaid's Tale, the challenges of balancing motherhood and acting, the changing audition process, and the increasingly difficult reality of sustainin...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE MIDDLE DISAPPEARS? | Daniel Bessner on Hollywood & AI
September 21, 2026
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and Daniel Bessner for Part Two of their conversation around Daniel's new book, IMPERIALIST REALISM.This time, the conversation turns from the decline of mass culture to the people trying to make a living inside the system replacing it.Daniel examines what he describes as the "deindustrialization of white-collar work," and why the instability consuming Hollywood may be part of a much larger transformation of American working life. They discuss the disappearance of...
CAN HOLLYWOOD SURVIVE THE DEATH OF MASS CULTURE? | Daniel Bessner & Neal Bledsoe
September 16, 2026
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guests Daniel Bessner and Neal Bledsoe for Part One of a wide-ranging conversation centered around Daniel's new book, IMPERIALIST REALISM.Together, they examine what Daniel describes as a moment of American "decomposition and decay," and how the decline of American hegemony intersects with a rapidly changing entertainment industry.They discuss the disappearance of a shared mass culture, the atomization of audiences, why Hollywood is still structured around a m...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with An Actor Despairs?
An Actor Despairs is hosted by Ryan M. Perez. Its publicly listed emails are producer.aad@gmail.com and ryanperez@me.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for An Actor Despairs?
The publicly listed emails for An Actor Despairs: producer.aad@gmail.com and ryanperez@me.com.
How many listeners does An Actor Despairs have?
Podseeker estimates An Actor Despairs reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for An Actor Despairs?
An Actor Despairs typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established actors, producers, and filmmakers with recognizable film or television credits, or authors and industry analysts with substantive expertise on Hollywood and creative work. Common among recent guests: Recognizable film or television credits; Production or entrepreneurial experience in entertainment; Authorship of a relevant book or substantial industry analysis. Recent guests include Daniel Bessner, Neal Bledsoe, and Daniel Bessner.
How hard is it to get booked on An Actor Despairs?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does An Actor Despairs cover?
Recent episodes cover Film, TV, Hollywood, Acting, and Filmmaking. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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ryanperez@me.com
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