• A Con Artist’s Guide to Removing “Just” with Guest Emerson Collins
    May 26 2021

    This week, Blake and Alison talk with special guest, actor, producer, writer, Blake’s better half Emerson Collins. They get into what it means to have a side hustle, the need to remove the safety net, what it means to commit to your craft and so much more. You really don’t want to miss this.

    Today’s Reveal: How and where did Blake and Emerson meet?

    Play along and get the answer on Patreon

    “It’s about the work. Not the reward.”

    ~Emerson Collins

    You Can Follow Emerson at:

    IG: @emersoncollins

    Watch A Very Sordid Wedding & Southern Baptist Sissies

    Connect with Emerson HERE

    Listen to Emerson HERE

    You Can Follow the ConArtist at:

    FB: @theconartistpod

    IG: @theconartistpod

    TikTok: @theconartistpod

    Become a member on Patreon: patreon.com/theconartistpodcast

    You can follow Blake on IG @blakemciver

    You can follow Alison on IG @thealisonrobertson

    We are now available on Amazon Music

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • A Con Artist’s Guide to Surviving Our First Season
    May 19 2021

    This week, Blake and Alison look back at their first season and talk about what they’ve learned, share some guest updates, and share their Rose & Thorn for the season.

    Today’s Reveal: What is your favorite moment from the Real Housewives franchise?

    Play along and get the answer on Patreon

    “Let Your Creative Spirit Flag Fly!”

    ~Blake & Alison

    You Can Follow the ConArtist at:

    FB: @theconartistpod

    IG: @theconartistpod

    TikTok: @theconartistpod

    Become a member on Patreon: patreon.com/theconartistpodcast

    You can follow Blake on IG @blakemciver

    You can follow Alison on IG @thealisonrobertson

    We are now available on Amazon Music

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    56 mins
  • A Con Artist’s Guide to Committing to the Bit with Guest Steven Tylor O'Connor
    May 12 2021

    This week, Blake and Alison talk with special guest, award winning casting director, Steven Tylor O'Connor. They get into what it’s been like casting through Zoom, how he got started on his journey, the joy of the industry and he shares some tips and tricks for actors who are walking in the room.  Don’t miss this one.

    Today’s Reveal: We share our craziest audition stories

    Play along and get the answer on Patreon

    “Do the Best Job you can do. They chose You.”

    ~Steven Tylor O’Connor

    You Can Follow Steven at:

    IG: @steventyloroconnor

    FB: @stevenoconnor

    Twitter: @STOConnor

    You can see Steven’s work at stoc.biz

    You Can Follow the ConArtist at:

    FB: @theconartistpod

    IG: @theconartistpod

    TikTok: @theconartistpod

    Become a member on Patreon: patreon.com/theconartistpodcast

    You can follow Blake on IG @blakemciver

    You can follow Alison on IG @thealisonrobertson

    We are now available on Amazon Music

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    57 mins
  • A Con Artist’s Guide to Manifesting What You Want with Guest Leah Knauer
    May 5 2021

    This week, Blake and Alison talk with special guest, Self Help Comedy Queen, Leah Knauer.  They get into what it looks like to manifest and how it is more practical than woo woo.  Leah shares her journey as an actor and how improv changed the game for her.  And it wouldn’t be complete without talking about what comes next.  Enjoy this episode, and when  you’re ready start manifesting with us.

    Today’s Reveal: Alison shares her Robert Goulet story.

    Play along and get the answer on Patreon

    “When women use their voice and speak up, magic happens.”

    ~Leah Knauer

    You Can Follow Leah at:

    IG: @leahknauer or @basicwitches

    You can sign up for her manifesting course or get her deck of cards Here

    Listen to Basic Witches

    You Can Follow the ConArtist at:

    FB: @theconartistpod

    IG: @theconartistpod

    TikTok: @theconartistpod

    Become a member on Patreon: patreon.com/theconartistpodcast

    You can follow Blake on IG @blakemciver

    You can follow Alison on IG @thealisonrobertson

    We are now available on Amazon Music

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    57 mins
  • A Con Artist’s Guide to Trusting the Journey with Guest Brionne Davis
    Apr 28 2021

    This week, Blake and Alison talk with special guest, Actor, Director, Transformational Mentor, Brionne Davis.  They get into what it’s like to trust the process, letting go of the need to know, the collaborative process on set and a fun little tangent about “To Catch a Predator”. This is an episode you can’t miss.

    Today’s Reveal: “What is the first thing you want to do when the world reopens?”

    Play along and get the answer on Patreon

    “Let go of knowing what to do.”

    ~Brionne Davis

    You Can Follow Brionne at:

    IG: @brionnedavis

    Twitter: @brionnedavis

    You can find more info on Brionne here

    Check out his Free Course- Unleash the Creative Beast

    You Can Follow the ConArtist at:

    FB: @theconartistpod

    IG: @theconartistpod

    TikTok: @theconartistpod

    Become a member on Patreon: patreon.com/theconartistpodcast

    You can follow Blake on IG @blakemciver

    You can follow Alison on IG @thealisonrobertson

    We are now available on Amazon Music

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    52 mins
  • A Con Artist’s Guide to Celebrating the Wins with Guests Russell & Matthew Dennis Lewis
    Apr 21 2021

    This week, Blake and Alison talk with special guests, actors from the hit Netflix show, Queen’s Gambit, Russell & Matthew Dennis Lewis. They get into what it’s like to have something hit big during the Pandemic, what it’s like to work with your brother and what got them into acting in the first place.  They also get into future plans and what we can be looking out for.

    Today’s Patreon Trivia: “Whose music video was Courtney Cox in at the beginning of her career?”

    Play along and get the answer on Patreon

    “When you see a good move, look for a better one.”

    ~Emanuel Lasker

    You Can Follow Russell at:

    IG: @russelldennislewis

    You Can Follow Matthew at:

    IG: @matthewdennislewis

    You Can Follow the ConArtist at:

    FB: @theconartistpod

    IG: @theconartistpod

    TikTok: @theconartistpod

    Become a member on Patreon: patreon.com/theconartistpodcast

    You can follow Blake on IG @blakemciver

    You can follow Alison on IG @thealisonrobertson

    We are now available on Amazon Music

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    47 mins
  • A Con Artist’s Guide to Sharing Your Story
    Apr 14 2021

    This week, Blake and Alison get into why it’s so hard to share their own stories and where the Imposter Syndrome has popped up for them.  They also get into staying inspired, what is it like to tiptoe back out in the world and leaping forward.

    Today’s Reveal: “When was a time that you felt like the ultimate badass?”

    Find out the Reveal on Patreon

    “How do you want to live?”

    ~Blake & Alison

    You Can Follow the ConArtist at:

    FB: @theconartistpod

    IG: @theconartistpod

    TikTok: @theconartistpod

    Become a member on Patreon: patreon.com/theconartistpodcast

    You can follow Blake on IG @blakemciver

    You can follow Alison on IG @thealisonrobertson

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    57 mins
  • A Con Artist’s Guide to Owning Your Story with Guest Anastasia Washington
    Apr 7 2021

    This week, Blake and Alison talk with special guest, stand up comedian, actor and writer, Anastasia Washington. They reminisce about being a child actor, the wonders of the Oakwoods, and what really makes Anastasia the fabulous person she is today.  This is one you don’t want to miss.

    Today’s Patreon Trivia: “Which animated feature brings more money to Blake than all other Voiceover combined?”

    Play along and get the answer on Patreon

    “Be Your Own Best Friend”

    ~Anastasia Washington

    You Can Follow Anastasia at:

    IG: @anastasiawash

    TikTok: @anastasiaw

    YouTube: AnastationTV

    You Can Follow the ConArtist at:

    FB: @theconartistpod

    IG: @theconartistpod

    TikTok: @theconartistpod

    Become a member on Patreon: patreon.com/theconartistpodcast

    You can follow Blake on IG @blakemciver

    You can follow Alison on IG @thealisonrobertson

    We are now available on Amazon Music

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    53 mins