Nick Apostolides spent years being asked the same question: Are you an actor? After hearing it enough times, he finally decided to find out. He started with student films, booked lead roles, and spent three years building the experience he needed before making the move to Los Angeles.

Matt & Jeff here. Our next guest, Nick Apostolides, is a builder at heart.

Season 2 of The Actors Volume is live. Have you checked out the first three episodes yet?

Matt & Jeff here, We want to thank @cissyspeaks.bsky.social for joining us on The Actors Volume.

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social has one of those stories that reminds you the path doesn’t have to make sense while you’re walking it. Sometimes the thing that looks like a detour is just the long way back to yourself.

Cissy Jones | Finding Your Path & Finding Your Voice

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@cissyspeaks.bsky.social episode is now live on The Actors Volume. From Silicon Valley, to building a career in voiceover and performance capture, to becoming a leading voice in protecting actors’ rights in the age of AI, this conversation covers a lot.

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social's article is now live! From growing up in Boise to getting a business degree in Oregon to working 80-hour weeks at Bay Area startups, Cissy spent years on a path that wasn't hers.

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social has been through enough life to know that disappointment is not the end of the story. Jobs fall apart. Relationships end. Grief changes you. And at some point, most of us have to reconcile the life we imagined with the life that actually showed up.

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social has built a career bringing unforgettable characters to life. From Firewatch to The Owl House, Starfield, Destiny 2, and Baldur’s Gate 3, her work lives in characters that feel grounded, specific, and deeply human.

Matt & Jeff here, Every actor has a moment where the dream stops being an idea and becomes an action. For @cissyspeaks.bsky.social, it happened after nearly ten years in Silicon Valley.

Matt & Jeff here. We're really excited to share our conversation with @cissyspeaks.bsky.social. Cissy didn't come up through a traditional acting path. She spent nearly a decade working in Silicon Valley before making the pivot. And when she did, she went all in.

Matt & Jeff here, We want to thank Jay Walker for joining us on The Actors Volume.

Matt and Jeff here, If you’re an actor trying to build a career that lasts, Jay Walker’s episode is worth your time. We talk about the early wins, the long dry spells, the doubt, and the discipline it takes to keep showing up without losing your love for the work.

Jay Walker's episode is now live on The Actors Volume. From speech and debate in Minnesota To stepping away from the path he thought he was supposed to follow To early momentum, long dry spells, and learning how to keep moving To leading a major franchise as the player character in Battlefield

Jay Walker’s article is now live! Before his episode of The Actors Volume drops, take a deeper look at the path that brought him here.

One of the hardest parts of this career is believing in yourself before anyone else does. Before the credits. Before the opportunities. Before there's any evidence that the path you're on is actually going somewhere. youtube.com/shorts/ImRVl...

Jay Walker | The Actors Who Last Don't Lose The Love

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The audience only believes the world if the actors believe it first. Whether it's a battlefield, a fantasy kingdom, or a conversation between two people, the work is the same.

Out of everyone chasing this dream, most don't stay. Not because they aren't talented. Because they don't want the lifestyle. Jay Walker didn't grow up dreaming of acting. He was on track to take over a business. He studied economics and had a clear path.

We're excited to announce our next guest is Jay Walker who you may recognize as the player character from Battlefield 6!

Matt & Jeff here, We wanted to thank @gideonemery.bsky.social for joining us for the Season 2 premiere of The Actors Volume. The conversation was exactly what we built The Actors Volume for. He showed up with kindness, honesty, and generosity.

Matt and Jeff here, A few days in, and we still can’t believe how much value @gideonemery.bsky.social packed into this episode. If you haven’t watched Gideon's interview yet, you’re missing out!

@gideonemery.bsky.social's episode is now live on The Actors Volume. Ten years working professionally before moving to LA. Starting over in a new market. Recalibrating from stage to camera. Finding a creative home in performance capture.

Gideon's article is now live! Before the Season 2 premiere of The Actors Volume, take a deeper look at his journey in his featured article.

"Lead with love." That's one of the lessons Gideon Emery has carried with him throughout his career.

Gideon Emery | Fight for What's Right. Lead with Love.

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He realized quickly that what worked on stage didn't automatically translate to film. Drama school gave Gideon range. Vocal strength. Movement awareness. The discipline of auditioning constantly.

Gideon Emery | The Ultimate Form Of Performance

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Matt & Jeff here. We’re kicking off Season 2 with @gideonemery.bsky.social, someone we’ve worked alongside in performance capture and genuinely admire. youtube.com/shorts/XV89-...

Gideon Emery | The Long Road to Performance Capture

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Ohy hey, Bluesky! Matt and Jeff here. Welcome back to The Actors Volume.