CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS: THE PODCAST

CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is an ongoing series of live and filmed performances which pretend to be real acting classes.  This companion podcast features professional actor/comedian CONNOR RATLIFF talking about the show and about acting in general.

As the creator as one of the most acclaimed podcasts of the past decade -- Dead Eyes, cited by TIME Magazine & Left Of Dial Media's lists of the "best 100 podcasts of all time" and featured in the book The Podcast Pantheon, published by Chronicle Books in 2025 -- it should be clear that this podcast will not attempt to achieve the same level of quality or acclaim as that one.

This podcast is going to be a sloppy mess.  It was conceived in desperation, as a way to attract attention to an ongoing series of live shows and online videos while struggling to maintain a consistent level of employment as a working actor in desperate times.  It is possible that almost no one will listen to this podcast, or that a small number of people might sample it once and never listen again.  Minus the celebrity hook of Dead Eyes, it may be that the appeal of this endeavor will be as low as double or single digit listenership.  Which is fine.  It's 2025 and time is marching on, and life is rapidly slipping away from all of us.  


Thank you for engaging with CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS: THE PODCAST in any way.  We realize that you have an overwhelming amount of options for entertainment, education and simply passing the time.  You could be listening to the works of the greatest composers or musicians of all time, reading the finest works of cinema or literature, or even listening to a better class of podcast.  Every second that you waste listening to this one if an unfathomable choice and greatly appreciated.  I will try to be interesting and apologize if I am not.

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Episodes

3 days ago

Who should do improv?  Just actors and comedians?  Or is there room for everyone?

4 days ago

How do I respond to criticism, constructive or otherwise?  Listen to me react to a piece of constructive criticism IN REAL TIME!

Ep 64: The Lull Between Jobs

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

A question about how to deal with sometimes very long wait between acting jobs.

Ep 63: Spare Change

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

The most obscure question yet!  I talk a little bit about "Spare Change," the 10-episode "TV show" I made with my friends when I was in high school.

Ep 62: My Weight

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

Answering a question about my weight issues.

Ep 61: Setting Pride Aside

Friday Mar 27, 2026

Friday Mar 27, 2026

A question about the potential for embarrassment when learning how to do improv.

Friday Mar 27, 2026

I am asked about my fondness for older films, TV shows & music and if I have recently "discovered" anything old that I like.  This brings me to The Beverly Hillbillies and, specifically, to the actor Raymond Bailey.

Monday Mar 23, 2026

I have been very strict about limiting applause during CRpTAC shows -- why did I allow it during last weekend's Cleveland show with special guest James III?  The answer might surprise you!

Ep 58: The Paul Dano Thing

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

I'm asked a specific thing related to a hypothetical KFC ad campaign and the recent remarks by Quentin Tarantino

Ep 57: Low Budget vs High Budget

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

A question about the benefits and drawbacks of doing low budget projects 

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