#194 Drop Your Armour and Act from Humanity with Kody Poisson
From Inside The Audition by Joey Freddy Larsen
June 17, 2025 · 38 min · Season 5 · Episode 194
About this episode
In this episode, Kody Poisson discusses the importance of authenticity in acting and how to overcome performance barriers.
🎧 TL;DL: Your most powerful auditions don't come from perfection—they come from presence. In this episode, I chat with actor, poet, filmmaker, and self-described "soldier of the arts" Kody Poisson for a deep dive into what it really takes to drop the armor and deliver an unforgettable performance. From growing up in the mountains of Germany to training in the UK, from crashing and burning in auditions to getting a single life-changing redirect, Kody shares what it takes to go from rigid performance to intuitive artistry. Whether you're overthinking your self-tapes, stuck in your head, or just need a reminder of why you started this journey in the first place… this episode is your reset button. 🎯 Key Takeaways You'll Love: 🎭 Why "intellectual armor" is killing your performances—and how to drop it 🎯 The surprising redirect that changed Kody's entire approach to acting 🧪 What it means to live in the laboratory of the imagination 🍳 Why you should stop being an "artistic waiter" and start being a "culinary expert" 🎬 How to find truth in the moment instead of chasing perfection 🎥 Why Kody left the traditional path to create his own projects as a guerrilla filmmaker 🧠 How…
People in this episode
Guest: Kody Poisson
Topics covered
- auditions
- acting
- performance
- artistry
- self-tapes
Keywords
- presence
- intuitive artistry
- intellectual armor
- redirect
- laboratory of the imagination
- artistic waiter
- culinary expert
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Drop Your Armour, Monologue Jam
Places: Germany, UK
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