Los Angeles actor/writer, Tim Coyne, learns what a bitch commerical auditions can be. Running time 39:28
Music:
“The Only Moment We Wore Alone” – Explosions In The Sky
“Memorial” – Explosions In The Sky
“Your Hand In Mine” – Explosions In The Sky
“This  Is The Thing” – Fink – Music Video
Two lines . . . R. King and “I’m so sorry.” What a roller coaster . . . you had me guffawing one moment and then wiping tears from my eyes all while stuck in my office surrounded by labcoats. Thank you as always for the profound story . . . playin’ at heart strings in a crafted concerto.
Just about to say it Paul – R. King.
emotional. 39 minutes and 28 seconds of life. profound.
wonderful music.
As always, thanks for sharing.
- Dan
Another fantastic job by TC!!!! “I’m so sorry!” made me cry at the end. Very important lesson learned, you must always be careful when calling someone a crazy bitch!!! Fine job Tim. As always you shine!!!!
Ahh… nice work on the podcast man.. Was a change of luck for the old lady, it was that emotion chord she must of struck with everyone that made them remember her.. maybe even feel sorry for her that most likely got her that part.
Hoping to see you in film someday.. don’t give up.. for me the trip hasn’t even begun yet and you are still there on the ride.. living the dream. Don’t forget that. Soon you’ll have another friend there in LA to hang out with.
Cheers!
Jon
Wow… Your “Unkempt” series is always emotionally gold and gives a lot of food for thought. Thank you for making and releasing these.
Wow, really great unkempt Tim. Thanks for the great show!
Awesome selection of music as always.
Never give up!
Sending good vibes your way from Hollywood north.
Mau
Hey, all you crazy bitches.
Thanks so much for the kind comments.
Sincerely appreciated.
Tim
Once upon a time, I was the PA that had to video tape many of those auditions.
In between some of the auditions, the director, producers, ad execs, etc would come up with really humiliating stuff for the poor actors to do. I really dispised them. Not all were like this, but one company I worked for seemed to corner the market in dicks.
they would giggle with themselves like children, come up with something really annoying for the poor actor to do, then call in the poor bastard.
as a PA making 9 bucks an hour way back then, I had to swallow it all down, grin and bare it and be that working drone they hired me to be.
there is so much wrong in the trenches of hollywood.
Hey,Tim great podcasts.I’m glad to see you remain humble and positve.You seem to be like a Ninja finding balance in each situation.I like your self-effacing humor.I hope you relax and remain flexable,even when your getting the shit beat out of you.Bend don’t break,just podcast about it.
Good God i love this podcast. I stumbled upon this episode today as I was desperatley late for a crappy ford commercial and looking for a f—ing meter on the westside. When I found one it didn’t take the only quarters I had. I found another one with 8 minutes on it. thinking maybe I’ll get out in time. This audition has now cost me $45. But I am greatful for your podcast.
Amazing, amazing, amazing. I’m going to carry this podcast in my mind for a long time.
So what’s up with this Perfect 10 pilot? We want details, man!
Another great episode. Thanks for sharing it with us again.
Will – Yikes. That PA job? Whoa. $9/hr?
Anthony – Thanks buddy. A ninja? Sweet!
Tim – Glad I got you through that commercial audition. $45? painful;)
Beth – Thanks so much. I’m hoping to fill you in on the Perfect 10 thing.
Rob – Thanks so much.
Tim,
Deeply moving. I’ve been following your podcasts for a long while now. This episode was profoundly touching. You are a gifted story teller – thank you for sharing this experience.
I’m 19, living in New Zealand – pursuing acting.
Keep up the amazing work
Thanks so much Jasper. Make sure you contact me if your acting journey takes you to Los Angeles.
Macey…
kinda makes you wonder….
Sandra…
this is why i always pick my nose….
damn you, tim. another 40 minutes i procrastinated! (i say that with irony. tongue-in-cheek. please forgive me.)
this took me back to my commercial-doin’ days. commerical auditions suck. I was once called back to be the “midwestern wife” of a “woodsman in wisconsin.” believe me, i look the part. who did they hire? a blond, big-boobed, hipster with chunky glasses and a preppy turtleneck.
wistful and entertaining. really enjoyed it. keep up the good work.
hah! you’re the best eb! always happy to keep you from your countless projects. the big boobed blond always seems to get the job;)