Ever thought about TV Hosting? ? Whether you're dreaming of becoming the next Oprah, Tom Bergeron or Kelly Ripa, or you just want to add hosting to your repertoire of skills, my guest today, casting director Sean De Simone has got you covered. ? ? Now, Sean has worked for some of the best networks out there: A&E, BET, Bravo, OWN, Nat Geo, HGTV, QVC, and the list goes on. And, he just happens to be one of my dear friends - I’ve known him for over 2 decades (he actually brought me in to test for QVC many many moons ? ago!).  He’s here today to share his tips, tricks, and lessons for how to bring your best self into the audition room and book those hosting jobs. ? Sean has seen it all, from amazing auditions to cringe-worthy ones and he doesn't hold back on this episode. He's very honest about what works and what doesn't work, and he emphasizes the importance of being authentic and true to yourself. ? Tune in to learn:  ? What exactly does “have personality” mean in a casting breakdown? ? How the idea of a traditional host doesn’t exist anymore  ? The 2️⃣ things every host MUST be able to do in order to be successful (FYI these are deal breakers!)  Whether you're preparing for an audition or putting together a hosting reel, Sean has the insight to the skills you need to showcase yourself and the mindset you need to adopt to succeed. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   CONNECT WITH SEAN Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sean_desimone_casting/ Website https://seandesimonecasting.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/27758285862/ Email sean@seandesimonecasting.com   Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490   Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca   Grab 23 Real Ways To Get Good Auditions Here:  https://www.supersneakyauditions.com   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat   Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+113+-+Wanna+Be+a+TV+Host_+Casting+Director+Sean+De+Simone+Tell-All+Interview+-+Transcript.pdf