In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, Senior Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day.
Episodes
July 31, 2025 • 44 mins
Cristin Milioti joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to look back on her entire career, from block box theater in New York City to Batman villain Sofia Falcone on "The Penguin." Milioti also digs into standout roles like "Once," "How I Met Your Mother," and "Palm Springs."
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July 17, 2025 • 36 mins
Ralph Ineson joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss bringing iconic Marvel villain Galactus to life in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." The actor discusses the unique way he got cast, the 'natural disasters' that inspired the character's voice, Galactus' motivations, and the surreal experience of becoming a popcorn bucket. Ineson also talks the intense way his frequent collaborator Robert Eggers ("The W...
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July 3, 2025 • 46 mins
Alden Ehrenreich joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss Zach Cregger's "Barbarian" follow-up, "Weapons," as well as his MCU role in "Ironheart." The actor also candidly chats about his Han Solo audition process, working with Christopher Nolan on "Oppenheimer," getting discovered by Steven Spielberg, and much more.
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June 19, 2025 • 44 mins
Amanda Seyfried joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to get candid about her journey through Hollywood and the state of the industry. She also discusses doing deep, dramatic roles like "Long Bright River," how she feels about the delayed response to "Jennifer's Body, whether a third "Mamma Mia" movie will happen, and much more.
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June 12, 2025 • 53 mins
Tramell Tillman joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the intense process of playing Milchick on the Apple TV+ sci-fi hit, "Severance." He also dives deep into the long road that led this breakout moment, his advice for aspiring performers, why he stays off Reddit these days, and working across from Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning."
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June 5, 2025 • 46 mins
Jason Segel joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss "Shrinking" season 2 and how he's crafted his life as an artist. He also digs deep into his earliest acting days, burning out in his busy 20s, and why he found renewed energy after moving out of Hollywood.
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May 22, 2025 • 49 mins
Vincent D'Onofrio joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss playing Marvel's Kingpin of Crime, Wilson Fisk, including updates on "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2. D'Onofrio also digs deep into how aspiring performers can live the life of an artist and looks back on a career that includes "Men In Black," "Full Metal Jacket," and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."
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May 8, 2025 • 64 mins
Darren Criss joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his role in Broadway's heartwarming helper-bot musical, "Maybe Happy Ending," which just earned him his first Tony nomination. Criss also dives deep into his entire career, from the super-viral "A Very Potter Musical" to "Glee," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," and much more.
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April 24, 2025 • 43 mins
Hailee Steinfeld joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the biggest challenges and triumphs of her remarkable performance in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." Steinfeld also looks back on the entire arc of her career, reflects on her return to the MCU as Kate Bishop, and explains why everything always rounds back to "True Grit."
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April 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Finn Wolfhard joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his feature-directing debut, the slasher-comedy "Hell of a Summer." He also digs into his feelings about "Stranger Things" coming to an end and what Hollywood often gets wrong about writing for Gen Z.
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March 26, 2025 • 43 mins
Kit Connor joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the A24 Navy SEAL ensemble "Warfare" and his recent Broadway debut in "Romeo & Juliet." He also digs into how he's aiming to get better as a performer with every role, and what he thinks about life after his breakthrough project, Netflix's "Heartstopper."
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March 11, 2025 • 37 mins
Samara Weaving joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to dig deep into her journey from Australian soap star to horror movie favorite. She also discusses her busy upcoming slate, from "Borderline" to the highly-anticipated "Ready or Not" sequel.
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February 26, 2025 • 47 mins
Daisy Ridley joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to dive deep into her career, from musical theater school beginnings to her life-changing "Star Wars" experience and recent work like "Magpie" and "Cleaner." Ridley also discusses the challenge of returning as Rey to the "Star Wars" franchise for the confirmed project directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
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February 12, 2025 • 34 mins
Angelina Jolie joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her intense preparation to play opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's "Maria." She also dives deep into her approach to performing, her feelings toward fame, and her advice to anyone looking to explore their creative side.
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January 30, 2025 • 34 mins
Demi Moore joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her Oscar nominated role in Coralie Fargeat's "The Substance," her evolution as a performer, and how she stays grounded through the highs and lows of an acting career.
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January 16, 2025 • 31 mins
Pamela Anderson joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her remarkable, SAG Award-nominated performance in Gia Coppola's "The Last Showgirl." Anderson also discusses her acting training with renowned coach Ivana Chubbuck and feeling like the "new kid in town" during awards season.
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January 2, 2025 • 36 mins
Javier Bardem joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his chilling performance in 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' as well as recent projects like 'Dune: Part 2' and 'Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.' Bardem also dives into his philosophies toward acting and how he's developed such a wide-ranging résumé of roles.
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December 26, 2024 • 42 mins
Bonus episode! Jodie Comer and her "The Bikeriders" writer-director Jeff Nichols join Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast for a conversation recorded as part of ScreenCraft's 2024 Winter Writers Summit. The duo discusses the "rules" of screenwriting and acting (and when to break them), as well as the ideal creative partnership between actor and writer/director.
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December 19, 2024 • 42 mins
Guy Pearce joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his extraordinary performance in "The Brutalist." He also talks about his earliest acting memories, how he's evolved over the years, and his candid thoughts on balancing acting as an art form and a job.
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December 12, 2024 • 28 mins
Bonus episode! Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and her "Nickel Boys" writer-director RaMell Ross join Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast for a conversation recorded as part of ScreenCraft's 2024 Winter Writers Summit. The duo discusses the unorthodox creative process on "Nickel Boys" and their synergy as director and actor.
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