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Podcast: In the Envelope: The Actorâs Podcast
Episode: Ryan OâConnell & Punam Patel
Description: Ryan OâConnell and Punam Patel join the podcast together this week to discuss advocating for oneself as an artist, giving voice to communities underrepresented in entertainment, and their hit Netflix comedy, âSpecial,â which just premiered its second season. The two Emmy-nominated actors provide relatable advice to performers and writers looking to make their mark in Hollywoodâconfidently. âYou can trust your own instincts no matter where you are in your career,â says Punam. âJust [believe] that you deserve to be there,â adds Ryan.
Chasing a childhood dream of becoming a TV writer, the California-born Ryan turned the blog writing of his 20s into...