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Why I‘ll Never Make It

Why I‘ll Never Make It

Von: Patrick Oliver Jones
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The actor’s journey is one of occasional highs and frequent lows. It is a path riddled with self-doubt and frustration as we question our career choices, wondering if we’ll ever really ”make it.” But it is those few moments of glory on stage or screen that can sustain us through all the setbacks and challenges. On this award-winning podcast, New York actor Patrick Oliver Jones invites fellow creatives to share three stories that offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative life rarely seen in the glitz and glam of this industry. These conversations remind us we’re not alone in this often bumpy and winding journey of the performing arts.©2026, WINMI Media Kunst Musik Unterhaltung & Darstellende Künste
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  • FINAL FIVE: Rachel Lin, Embracing Uncertainty and Trusting the Journey

    FINAL FIVE: Rachel Lin, Embracing Uncertainty and Trusting the Journey
    Aug 3 2026
    Theater is a world of breakthrough performances and backstage challenges and is as cherished for its camaraderie as it is notorious for its pressures. After a wonderful initial conversation, Rachel Lin is back for an illuminating discussion, bringing her perspective as a creator, collaborator, and relentless advocate for artists’ well-being. In this discussion she highlights stories and lessons that resonate with any artist navigating the highs and hardships of a creative life. Rachel shares her vision of “making it” in the theater, moving away from the glitz of star billing towards something far more lasting: belonging and artistic growth. And in a bold address of industry culture, she doesn’t shy away from calling for systemic change, asking for a theater world where the artists themselves are valued and not merely their output. She also speaks candidly about wrestling with impatience and learning to surrender to timing. WINMI Host Patrick Oliver Jones and Rachel find common ground in these shared challenges. Their candid dialogue calls for greater compassion in the industry, all the while reminding us that the journey is what truly shapes an artist, not the destination. --- Why I’ll Never Make It is an independent production of WINMI Media and Patrick Oliver Jones. To support the ongoing efforts of this podcast please ⁠subscribe⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠donate⁠⁠. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 Min.
  • Rachel Lin Brings Asian Representation to Law & Order and Creates Her Own Work

    Rachel Lin Brings Asian Representation to Law & Order and Creates Her Own Work
    Jul 24 2026
    Actors today are expected to do far more than wait for the next audition. Increasingly, they're becoming writers, producers, directors, and creators of their own work. Rachel Lin has embraced all of those roles, but not without first overcoming expectations that her life should have taken a very different path. Rachel shares how growing up as a Chinese immigrant shaped both her identity and her career, from secretly applying to acting programs against her mother's wishes to navigating an industry where she rarely saw herself represented. She reflects on becoming the Law & Order franchise's first East Asian female detective, what that milestone meant, and why true progress still requires artists willing to tell their own stories. That philosophy ultimately led Rachel to create her acclaimed one-woman show, discovering along the way that no solo production is ever made alone. It's a conversation about representation, resilience, and why today's actors often have to become the architects of their own careers. Follow Rachel: Website / IMDb / Instagram / Vimeo --- Why I’ll Never Make It is an independent production of WINMI Media and Patrick Oliver Jones. To support the ongoing efforts of this podcast please ⁠subscribe⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠donate⁠⁠. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 Min.
  • FINAL FIVE: New York Theater Company with Katherine Winter, Josh Zacher, and John Kroft

    FINAL FIVE: New York Theater Company with Katherine Winter, Josh Zacher, and John Kroft
    Jul 3 2026
    Katherine Winter, Josh Zacher, and John Kroft from the New York Theater Company are back for an honest, insightful, and often humorous exploration of what it truly takes to carve out a meaningful career in the performing arts. Listen as these talented artists share their most memorable—and sometimes unconventional—survival jobs, from guiding Central Park tours to working in a wine shop and teaching at a ballet school. They open up about the twists, turns, and unexpected moments that have shaped their journeys, offering heartfelt advice to their younger selves and redefining what "making it" really means. If you've ever wondered how theater professionals stay grounded, why collaboration matters, or what personal growth looks like behind the scenes, these artists offer valuable lessons, industry insights, and inspiration for persevering—even when the spotlight feels far away. Follow NYTC: Website / Instagram / The Circuit --- Why I’ll Never Make It is an independent production of WINMI Media and Patrick Oliver Jones. To support the ongoing efforts of this podcast please ⁠subscribe⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠donate⁠⁠. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 Min.
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