{"podcast":{"title":"Hollywood Rebooted Podcast with Billy Barnes","slug":"hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168","podcast_index_feed_id":7673168,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/697426af9252830699ed4dc2","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6A8eU_wkQ2rw93PuxIQgZw","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/697426af9252830699ed4dc2/1776705642039-b13c95f5-2054-4aaa-ab5a-136dcfc151fd.jpeg","author":"Thnklab Productions","episode_count":12,"summary":"The Hollywood Rebooted podcast, hosted by award-winning filmmaker Billy Barnes, offers a raw and unfiltered look at the grit, grind, and gear fueling the modern film industry. Barnes, known for his \"Swiss Army Knife\" approach to production, sits down with the visionary men and women behind your favorite shows—from award-winning editors and producers to celebrated actors and directors. Together, they peel back the curtain on the \"New Hollywood\" landscape, where traditional gatekeepers are being bypassed in favor of DIY mentalities and self-distribution. The show explores the reality of making the leap to long-form storytelling in an era where personal branding and creative independence are just as vital as a polished reel. Designed as both a roadmap and a masterclass, the podcast serves as an essential resource for those looking to break into the industry or veterans aiming to pivot within a rapidly shifting studio system. By highlighting practical strategies for maintaining creative momentum and navigating the business of independent production, Hollywood Rebooted empowers creators to take control of their own narratives. Whether you are curious about the technical nuances of a so…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168"},"episode":{"title":"Hollywood Rebooted Podcast | Rising Actor Zander Torres","slug":"hollywood-rebooted-podcast-rising-actor-zander-torres","published_at":"2026-04-19T22:33:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-rising-actor-zander-torres","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168","url":"https://youtu.be/pY9bOAlJolw","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/697426af9252830699ed4dc2/e/69e5582a23929c3a2af94793/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Hollywood Rebooted Podcast, we sit down with one of 2026’s most exciting breakout talents, Zander Torres. From the grind of the LA indie scene to sharing the screen with industry titans, Zander opens up about the reality of being a working actor in today's rapidly shifting cinematic landscape. Zander dives deep into his experience working alongside Timothée Chalamet, sharing the specific \"on-set secrets\" and professional habits he learned from observing one of the generation's biggest stars. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the cameras aren't rolling, this is for you. We also break down the \"New Standard\" for auditions: The world of casting has moved almost entirely to recorded submissions. Zander shares his proven strategy for booking the room from your living room, including technical tips, performance adjustments for the lens, and how to make a lasting impression on casting directors without ever meeting them in person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of Hollywood Rebooted Podcast, we sit down with one of 2026’s most exciting breakout talents, Zander Torres. From the grind of the LA indi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3412,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/episodes/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-rising-actor-zander-torres/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-rising-actor-zander-torres.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}