{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Actor, Director, & Screenwriter Emmett Skilton from Young Rock and New Zealand's Shortland Street","description":"We took a pandemic pause but now weeeeee\u2019rrrrrre baaaaaaaaaack! With new hosts, new guests, and a new feel, we are thrilled to bring you Kahnversations 2.0. REEEEMIIIIIXXXXX! In our first episode back, we talk with Emmett Skilton, a New Zealand-born actor, director, and screenwriter, and beloved Kahnstitute actor. He shares the wild ride of filming and directing during a pandemic, how they filmed intimate scenes during the no contact phase of lockdown, and other tales of New Zealand filming fun. He also absolutely slays his Lesly impersonation. Emmett Skilton has worked in over 50 productions in film, television and theatre. He is best-known for his role as Axl Johnson in the television series THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS. Emmett has acted in various large-scale film and television productions, with roles in James Cameron\u2019s AVATAR 2, feature film TOGETHER FOREVER TEA, and Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson\u2019s new comedy series YOUNG ROCK. Behind the scenes, Emmett has developed his passion for writing and direction, co-creating award-winning series\u2019 AUCKWARD LOVE and Instagram comedy MILLENIAL JENNY alongside his fianc\u00e9e Holly Shervey, and directing over 70 episodes of New Zealand\u2019s premiere show, SHORTLAND STREET. We've all heard the stories from block buster actors. In Kahnversations, you\u2019ll hear interviews with some of Lesly Kahn & Company\u2019s working actors, directors, and writers. Folks who have just broken through, not yet to wild star status, but they aren't bartending either (probably). The goal: de-mystifying career trajectories and talking through those moments where everything shifted.  We\u2019ll learn how they got their start in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds, not to mention dish some juicy stories! Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their path, process, and experiences, and about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers. Also, did we mention Lesly impersonations\u2026? Our new hosts (also LK&Co actors!) have a cool, free-flowing vibe that we know you will enjoy. George Twopointoh, producer of the podcast (IG @twopointoh and georgetwopointoh.com) and Patrice Covington, Emmy award winning actress-singer-speaker, and writer and performer of our theme song (@patricecovington on social media) joyfully guide the Kahnversation.  To learn more about Lesly Kahn & Company actor training visit leslykahn.com, and social media @leslykahn. Additional music Mumble B Blues by Cheyenne Amen used with permission. Visit cheyenneamen.com, @cheyenneamenmusic on social media to learn more about this talented artist. ","author_name":"Kahnversations Podcast 2.0","author_url":"http:\/\/kahnversations.libsyn.com","html":"