{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Just Fake It: Coming to LA","title":"Meet Professional \"Homeless\" Actor Neil Wachs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/703522c6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4090,"description":"Maryna and Nora sit down with actor Neil Wachs, who stumbled into the world of Hollywood after retiring from a long career in the beauty salon industry. Neil shares his unexpected journey of becoming a typecast actor specializing in playing homeless characters—a niche he never anticipated but has embraced wholeheartedly. He opens up about staying positive in a challenging industry and the surprising opportunities that Los Angeles offers, even when starting anew later in life.\nJoin them for an honest, laughter-filled chat about chasing dreams, navigating the entertainment scene, and why they all love calling Los Angeles home. Whether you're curious about the acting life, fascinated by Hollywood culture, or just in need of a good story, this episode offers a genuine glimpse into the highs and lows of making it in the City of Angels.\n00:00 Intro\n03:11 Neil's Journey from Beauty Industry to Acting\n12:24 Experiences on Big Sets and Typecasting\n17:57 Unique Roles and Reinventing Life\n25:32 Behind the Scenes Stories\n38:27 First In-Person Audition Experience\n45:44 Regrets and Missed Opportunities\n47:13 Never Have I Ever: Los Angeles Edition\n01:03:50 Reflecting on Experiences\n01:07:25 Wrapping Up","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OEO-SpbeuzQiS7npRAW0CywYLuOOYixly1hBwOHxS8w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYjlk/YjFjMTQxMmE1NmVk/MGJkMmVkZjFlNzI5/ZTZkZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}