Do you ever find yourself marveling at Hollywood’s top actors, and wondering how they made it?  Kicking off Growin’ Up Season 2 with a surprise encounter between our host Emily Calandrelli, and the famous actor & comedian Joel McHale!  Joel started out acting in plays when he was in school, and loved it!  He kept it up and has since acted in numerous films and TV shows, like Spider-Man 2, Spy Kids, and Stargirl!  In this episode, Joel shares tips and tricks on how to hone your acting chops, whether you’re a kid or a seasoned pro!Discover the skills and qualities that make a great actor, and find out some of the awesome things they get to do, like working on a film set, having fun with hair and makeup, and all the other things that make acting a magical job!  Co-starring Emily’s new assistant Winston, played by another superstar actor, Brock Powell.A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Paradiso MediaExecutive Producers: Emi Norris, Benoit Dunaigre, Lorenzo Benedetti, Louis DaboussySupervising Producer: Agathe BouzatProducer: Abi McNeilWith additional production support from Molly O’Keefe, Aimie FaconnierHead Writer: Blake KnightAssociate Producer: Brendan GalbreathProduction Coordinators: Maddy Weinberg, Lucine DorsoEditor: Jules BenvenisteAdditional editing: Theo AlbaricVideographer: Andrew LemonPhotographer: Kimberly DelamaterTheme Song Written by: Fredrika StahlTheme Song Composed by: Fredrika StahlMusic Production: Dimitri PeronnoTheme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather CatalenaRecording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker StudiosLegal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’ArgentréSpecial thanks to: Yael Even Or, Winfred Neisser, James O’Keefe***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****