ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Inside Sauce is a podcast where casting director Ryan Bernstein and working commercial actor Susan Song pull back the curtain on the world of commercial acting.
Together, they explore what it really takes to book commercials, from auditions and callbacks to agent relationships, casting decisions, and life on set.
Drawing from both sides of the casting table, Ryan and Susan share insider stories, practical advice, and candid conversations that demystify the commercial acting business. Whether you're just getting started or already booking, they'll help you better understand the industry, sharpen your approach, and navigate your career with confidence.
Along the way, they'll spill the secrets of commercial acting, uncover the ingredients behind successful careers, and get a little saucy with the stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights you won't hear anywhere else.
Together, they explore what it really takes to book commercials, from auditions and callbacks to agent relationships, casting decisions, and life on set.
Drawing from both sides of the casting table, Ryan and Susan share insider stories, practical advice, and candid conversations that demystify the commercial acting business. Whether you're just getting started or already booking, they'll help you better understand the industry, sharpen your approach, and navigate your career with confidence.
Along the way, they'll spill the secrets of commercial acting, uncover the ingredients behind successful careers, and get a little saucy with the stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights you won't hear anywhere else.
Update frequency:
every 13 days
Average audio length:
60 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
9 episodes
since June 23, 2026
episodic
IN THIS PODCAST 🔗
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Jess Coulter is a commercial and short film director who has directed spots for IKEA, Dunkin', Progressive Insurance, Netflix, and more. Her AT&T commercial was featured during Super Bowl LVI. Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song dive into Jess' journey from NFL Cheerleader to NYC's improv scene to co…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Writer, producer, director, actor, and Groundlings Main Company member Annie Sertich joins Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song to discuss improvising for commercials. She's written for Disney, Paramount, MTV, and Nickelodeon and has been featured on The Office, Silicon Valley, 2 Broke Girls, Grey's Anat…
LA's top commercial agent Jennifer York sits down with Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song to spill the sauce of what it's really like behind the scenes in LA's commercial acting scene. She discusses how her start on the casting side helped her build one of the most successful on-camera departments in th…
Sarah May Bates sits down with Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song to discuss what the current and future ethical integration of AI looks like in the commercial production landscape. Sarah's currently the SVP Creative Director of AI and Innovation at RPA.
You can follow Sarah on Instagram @SarahMayB.…
Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song speak to session director Henry Dittman about what goes on behind closed doors during a casting session. Henry gives all the do's and don't's of what session directors are looking for and how to best prepare yourself for success during a casting session, how to handle…
Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song sit down with Michael Strassner to discuss how commercial actors discover their personal brand in order to best present themselves for casting success. Michael dives into his own career as a commercial actor. Michael's credits include Parks and Recreation, Black-ish, …
So you've got your first audition, now what? Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song deep dive into audition etiquette "do's and don't's" when you're looking to book your first commercial.
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For actors serious about their craft, are commercials selling out or are they a way to sail into Hollywood? In this episode, Ryan Bernstein and Susan Song debunk the stigma that commercial acting is selling out. They take an in-depth look into how commercial acting is one of the best ways to break …
Inside Sauce is a podcast where casting director Ryan Bernstein and SAG-Aftra actor Susan Song pull back the curtain on the world of commercial acting. Together, they explore what it really takes to book commercials, from auditions and callbacks to agent relationships, casting decisions, and life …
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