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Michael "Buster" McMahon – Creative Director / Playwright / Producer, West Side Dance Center
Jun 25, 2026
18m 29s
Steve Maiselson – Founder, YADDA Productions
Jun 18, 2026
21m 33s
Aaron Marcus - Full-time actor, model, mentor, author, lecturer and webinar host
Jun 11, 2026
23m 35s
Tom McElroy - Actor, Chicago Freelance
Jun 4, 2026
22m 22s
Luis Berrio – Actor, SAG-AFTRA
May 28, 2026
24m 16s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 |  Michael "Buster" McMahon – Creative Director / Playwright / Producer, West Side Dance Center | In this episode of Next Act, Jeff Ornstein sits down with Michael "Buster" McMahon, Creative Director, Playwright, and Producer at West Side Dance Center, whose creative journey has taken him from stand-up comedy stages to community theatre productions, public access television, and original radio plays. Michael shares how a passion for storytelling led him to create the Michael Buster McMahon Televised Radio Playhouse and Used Tire Company, an anthology series featuring everything from roman... | 18m 29s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 |  Steve Maiselson – Founder, YADDA Productions | What does it mean to keep creating when success doesn't arrive on someone else's timeline? In this episode of Next Act, Jeff Ornstein sits down with Steve Maiselson, founder of YADDA Productions, whose career has spanned acting, writing, producing, documentary filmmaking, and storytelling for more than four decades. From appearing in projects like Die Hard 2, The Sopranos, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman to producing a Rosa Parks documentary whose interviews and archival materials now reside in... | 21m 33s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 |  Aaron Marcus - Full-time actor, model, mentor, author, lecturer and webinar host | What does it really take to build a successful acting career? In this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Jeff sits down with Aaron Marcus, a full-time actor, author, mentor, and commercial model who has booked nearly 1,300 acting and modeling jobs over a 40+ year career. Aaron shares his unconventional path into acting, the mindset that helped him overcome rejection, and the lessons he learned from auditioning 15 times before landing a recurring role on House of Cards. He also explains w... | 23m 35s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 |  Tom McElroy - Actor, Chicago Freelance | In this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Jeff sits down with actor Tom McElroy to talk about a life shaped by faith, storytelling, theater, film, and unexpected turns. Tom shares how he moved from ministry into acting, what drew him to the stage, and why performance became more than a career path. He reflects on working in Chicago theater, appearing in productions like Prison Break, Chicago Fire, and The Dark Knight, and the lessons he has learned from decades in a difficult but deeply... | 22m 22s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  Luis Berrio – Actor, SAG-AFTRA | In this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Jeff sits down with actor Luis Berrio to talk about his unexpected transition from a 24-year career as an NYC detective to building a second act in film and television. Luis shares how a small role in a music video sparked a new passion, why he started acting at 50, and how he learned to handle auditions, rejection, imposter syndrome, and the uncertainty of the industry. From Law & Order to FBI: Most Wanted, Luis opens up about finding confi... | 24m 16s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  Michelle Falanga – Emmy-Winning Voice Actor, Writer & Storyteller | In this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Jeff sits down with Emmy-winning voice actor, actor, and writer Michelle Falanga for an honest conversation about creativity, reinvention, and building a career from unexpected opportunities. Michelle shares how a chance improv performance at an insurance company launched a decades-long journey into acting and voiceover work, eventually leading to national campaigns, live stadium performances, and an Emmy-winning commercial. Along the way,... | 19m 47s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  Jessica O'Donnell – Screenwriter, Actor & Comedian | What does it really take to walk away from a stable career and step into a creative life? In this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Jeff sits down with Jessica O’Donnell - screenwriter, actor, comedian, and story analyst - who made the leap from finance and higher education into the world of entertainment. Jessica shares how the pandemic became a turning point, giving her the space to finally write the screenplay she had always envisioned - Falls Candy - a grounded, character-... | 18m 37s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  Tim Eliot – Actor, Producer, Teacher, Krymov Lab NYC | What does it take to bring centuries-old stories to life in a way that still moves modern audiences? In this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Jeff sits down with Tim Eliot, an actor, producer, and educator whose work spans HBO, experimental theater, and teaching at NYU. From his early journey through athletics, academics, and the arts, to helping lead groundbreaking work at Krymov Lab NYC, Tim shares how focus, awareness, and deep storytelling shape great performances. They dive into t... | 21m 31s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  Alfred Lawrie - BAFTA-Winning TV Executive, Showrunner, THE JURY: MURDER TRIAL | What does it take to create television that captures millions of viewers and stands the test of time? On this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Jeff sits down with Alfred Lawrie, the creative force behind groundbreaking UK television hits including The Jury: Murder Trial, Married at First Sight, The Apprentice, and more. Alfred shares his unexpected journey into television, behind-the-scenes stories from working with Sacha Baron Cohen and Naomi Campbell, the truth about reality TV, and ... | 23m 59s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 |  Joe Kowalski - Documentary Filmmaker and Editor, Substance✨ | documentary filmmakingstorytelling+2 | Joe Kowalski | Next ActMicronations | — | MicronationsYouTube+1 | — | 20m 41s | |
| 4/16/26 |  June Yoon - Voice Actor, Vox Inc.✨ | voice actingrepresentation in media+2 | June Yoon | Genshin ImpactVox Inc+4 | Los Angeles | Final Fantasy VII RebirthGenshin Impact+2 | — | 17m 14s | |
| 4/9/26 |  Fred Zara – Producer, Director, Editor & Founder, Sketchbook Productions✨ | creative lifestorytelling+3 | Fred Zara | Sketchbook ProductionsNext Act with Jeff Ornstein | TrentonNew Jersey+1 | filmmakingcrowdfunding+2 | — | 20m 53s | |
| 4/2/26 |  Nick Blanchette – Emmy Award-Winning Videographer & Editor, Chaos & Kindness✨ | career changestorytelling+2 | Nick Blanchette | Emmy AwardNext Act | — | Emmy Award-winningcreative career+1 | — | 20m 51s | |
| 3/26/26 | Ken Harris – Award-Winning Actor, Playwright & AARP Digital Fraud Fighter, Scriptropolis✨ | actingplaywriting+3 | Ken Harris | ScriptropolisAARP Digital Fraud Fighter+2 | — | one-man playFoes of a Minimum Wage Guard+2 | — | 18m 59s | |
| 3/19/26 |  Angela M Grout - Author, Podcast Host, Producer, yWrite and BAM Productions✨ | storytellingfloristry+3 | Angela Grout | yWriteBAM Productions+1 | — | authorproducer+2 | — | 27m 12s | |
| 3/12/26 |  Lukas Hassel - Award-Winning Actor, Writer, and Filmmaker✨ | actingwriting+4 | Lukas Hassel | Trinity CollegeNext Act | New York CityDublin | New York CityTrinity College+2 | — | 22m 40s | |
| 3/5/26 |  Shannon K. Dunn – Award winning Actor, Writer, Producer✨ | actingwriting+5 | Shannon K. Dunn | Next Act with Jeff OrnsteinBack to School+1 | — | Back to SchoolMarried With Children+3 | — | 25m 52s | |
| 2/23/26 |  Douglas Chang – Emmy Award-Winning Producer & Director, PEAK Performances✨ | performing artsEmmy-winning productions+4 | Douglas Chang | Live from Lincoln CenterPEAK Performances+6 | — | career journeyhappy accidents+2 | — | 17m 38s | |
| 1/15/26 | Jeff Ornstein – Actor & CEO, J/Brice Design✨ | actingdesign+2 | — | HiltonMarriott+4 | — | hotel designacting career+1 | — | 2m 24s | |
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