by Jessica Sherman and Jenn Presser
Spilling the tea... nay wine on what really goes on behind casting our favorite films and tv shows from our real-life experiences and stories.
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April 16, 2025
<p>In this episode of Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn sit down with couple curators and professional matchmakers Lauren Rosenberg and Jaydi Samuels Kuba — the dynamic duo behind LJMatchmaking and affectionately known as the “Love Agents of Hollywood.”</p><p>Tune in to hear how Lauren and Jaydi each got their start in the entertainment industry, what inspired them to team up and turn their matchmaking talents into a thriving business, and how they combine showbiz instincts with heart-led strategy to help singles find something real.</p><p>From insider tips and tricks for navigating online dating to the surprising ways they vet for chemistry, Lauren and Jaydi offer plenty of wisdom — including a few personalized pointers for Jessica and Jenn’s own dating lives.</p><p>It’s part Hollywood story, part modern love guide, and all heart.</p><p><br /></p><p>Couple curators Lauren Rosenberg and Jaydi Samuels Kuba are your classic Hollywood multi-hyphenates: showbiz veterans by day, professional matchmakers by night. Known as the “Love Agents of Hollywood,” this dynamic duo has built a boutique matchmaking service that blends industry instincts with heart-centered strategy — and a track record of real-life happily-ever-afters.Jaydi, a TV writer whose credits include Family Guy, Salem, and Good Times, first launched LJMatchmaking in 2014 after spotting a major plot hole in L.A.’s dating scene: there was no go-to place for quality singles looking for something real. Her own matchmaking journey even led her to her husband, Dave — though, in true rom-com fashion, she had to “get high on her own supply” and ask him out herself.Lauren, a former TV development executive and producer (Monica The Medium, Checked Inn), has been matchmaking since her early days as an assistant at WME, where she pitched singles the way others pitched scripts. Now a talent manager at Mortar Media, she still channels her gift for spotting chemistry — both on and off screen. Fun fact: she even got engaged on a Comedy Central show (with a little help from comedian Theo Von).Together, Lauren and Jaydi pair intuition with spreadsheets, wish lists with gut instincts, and typecasts with real-life surprises — all while helping their clients cast for something deeper: lasting love.</p><p><br /></p><p>Resources: </p><p><a href="https://www.ljmatchmaking.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LJ Matchmaking Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ljmatchmaking/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LJ Matchmaking Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3231144/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jaydi Samuels Kuba IMDB</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3186281/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Lauren Rosenberg IMDB</a></p><p><a href="https://hollywoodwest.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HollywoodWEST (Hollywood Women Executives Stronger Together)</a></p><p>────────────────────────────</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tipsycasting/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG</a></p><p>Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrCqfU74EF0-FMOV7FhtCA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jshermy.casting/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Jessica </a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakawaycasting/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Jenn </a></p><p>Learn More About <a href="https://www.jessicashermancasting.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jess </a>& <a href="https://www.breakawaycasting.net/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jenn's</a> Casting</p>
April 9, 2025
<p>Today we have a wonderful guest whose career spans the gamut of amazing theatre, television and film. </p><p>Joe first started in the industry doing an apprenticeship and worked his first professional job at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In 2015, he made his Broadway debut as Bait Boy in Airline Highway. That same year, he played Earl Hunterson in the American Repertory Theater production of Waitress. Two years later, Tippett played the leading man in the Off-Broadway production of All the Fine Boys. In 2021 Joe reprised his role as Earl Hunterson in the Broadway return engagement of Waitress. </p><p><br></p><p>Joe's TV credits include starring as Coach Strickland on NBC's Rise , Doolittle Lynn in the TV movie Patsy & Loretta, as well as playing was cast as Lucius King in NBC's Prism. Most recently he had major roles in Mare of Easttown where he played John Ross as well as a stint on the highly acclaimed The Morning Show. </p><p>You can currently catch him in A Complete Unknown opposite Timothy Chalamet.<br></p><p>In this episode we discuss...</p><ul><li>How he ended up getting into acting after a short stint in college then to crashing on a friends couch in NYC</li></ul><ul><li>His theatre route and how he transitioned into tv/film</li></ul><ul><li>Workshoping plays and the experience of being through the Waitress workshop all the way on the Broadway stage</li></ul><ul><li>What it’s like to age into your type as an actor</li></ul><ul><li>How do theatre actors remember all those lines (haha).. inquiring minds- mainly Jenn’s - want to know!</li></ul><ul><li>What his favorite theater & screen projects has been</li><li>How he tackles having confidence as an actor</li><li>What are some of his comfort re-watch shows</li></ul><ul><li>We wrap up with Joe’s questions for casting!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to all things Tipsy Casting!</p><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3117884/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Joe Tippett IMDB</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joetipps/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Joe Tippett Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/joetippett?lang=en-GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Joe Tippett X</a></p><p>────────────────────────────</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tipsycasting/">Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG</a></p><p>Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrCqfU74EF0-FMOV7FhtCA">Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jshermy.casting/?hl=en"><strong>Follow Jessica </strong></a><strong> & </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakawaycasting/?hl=en"><strong>Follow Jenn </strong></a></p><p>Learn More About <a href="https://www.jessicashermancasting.com/">Jess </a>& <a href="https://www.breakawaycasting.net/">Jenn's</a> Casting</p>
April 2, 2025
<p>This week on Tipsy Casting, Jess and Jenn dive into the latest industry buzz, from Rob Lowe’s viral clip to Governor Gavin Newsom’s podcast and California’s push to keep productions in LA. They break down the impact of the Stay in LA campaign and the record-breaking 51 films granted incentives. Plus, Jess reflects on her 20-year high school reunion, and then they dive into answering questions from their IG Q&A. With a dash of producing talk and the value of embracing new perspectives, this episode is a must-listen for film lovers and industry pros alike!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Rob Lowe's Viral Clip</li><li>StayinLA Campaign </li><li>Historic 51 Films Granted Incentives </li><li>Gavin Newsom Podcast</li><li>Producing </li><li>Embracing a Different Perspective </li><li>Jess’s 20 Year High School Reunion</li><li>April’s IG Q&A session</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodconsultingstudio/reel/DHgPHpzOKQa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Literally! With Rob Lowe - Clip</a></p><p><a href="https://www.stayinla.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">StayinLA Campaign</a></p><p><a href="https://partiful.com/e/hDubIq2e0dxXPHm8KdoU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">StayinLA Rally RSVP Page</a></p><p><a href="https://film.ca.gov/marking-the-largest-round-in-state-history-51-films-selected-for-film-television-tax-credit-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">51 Selected for TV & Film Tax Credit Program</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-gavin-newsom/id1798358255" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">This is Gavin Newsom</a></p><p><br></p><p>────────────────────────────</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tipsycasting/">Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG</a></p><p>Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrCqfU74EF0-FMOV7FhtCA">Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jshermy.casting/?hl=en">Follow Jessica </a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakawaycasting/?hl=en">Follow Jenn </a></p><p>Learn More About <a href="https://www.jessicashermancasting.com/">Jess </a>& <a href="https://www.breakawaycasting.net/">Jenn's</a> Casting Journeys </p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CastingLifeAway">Get Casting Life Away Merch here!</a></p>
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