The 98%

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Whether you’re in the entertainment industry or not, this is a podcast that will humour, shock, validate and inform. You think you knew what it’s like to be an actor? Think again…The 98% explores what life is really like for the majority of actors and performers who, rather than trying to find an outfit for the Oscar’s, are trying to find an outfit that makes them look as close to an 1850’s aristocrat as possible for an audition in 24 hours. It comes as a surprise to most that only 2% of actors earn their main source of income from acting work. This podcast represents, and gives a voice to, the other 98%. What started as a comedy podcast in 2018, with co-hosts Alexa and Katie laughing and lamenting about the REAL #actorslife, has morphed into a relatable and supportive space through the lens of honesty and realism. By lifting the curtain on things that need changing in the industry, exposing hidden truths, and chatting to brilliant industry professional guests from all corners of the biz, The 98% is a podcast and platform that works to humanise those in the industry and redefine what success means in a business that, before, only shined a spotlight on the small minority.@the98percentpod

Recent Episodes
  • "We aren't chasing the thing anymore. We ARE the thing."
    Mar 10, 2025 – 01:32:51
  • S5E40 - Finale Pt 2 - Reflection
    Jun 10, 2024 – 01:17:25
  • S5E39 - Finale Part 1 - Finding Joy In Your Journey
    Jun 3, 2024 – 49:21
  • S5E38 - Representation Special Part 2: Agent Roundtable
    May 20, 2024 – 01:27:13
  • S5E37 - Representation Special Part 1: Self Representation
    May 11, 2024 – 01:07:15
  • S5E36 - The Deceit and Corruption of Fake Self Tapes
    Apr 22, 2024 – 36:07
  • PSA: Jamie Fisher / "Archie Purnell" Statement
    Apr 20, 2024 – 13:56
  • S5E35 - "The Best Journalists Are Trustworthy"
    Apr 8, 2024 – 01:04:04
  • S5E34 - “My greatest performance was pretending everything was ok"
    Mar 25, 2024 – 59:33
  • S5E33 - "'All I can do is act' is absolute bull"
    Mar 11, 2024 – 01:09:59
  • S5E32 - Bodhi Scandal, unveiled by The 98%
    Feb 26, 2024 – 53:56
  • S5E31 - "Hold On Tightly, Let Go Lightly"
    Feb 5, 2024 – 01:37:09
  • S530 - “If you know my bra size, you can text me back”
    Jan 22, 2024 – 01:21:00
  • S5E29 - “Your world is subjective. And you can’t change it.”
    Jan 8, 2024 – 53:36
  • Happy Christmas from The 98%!
    Dec 25, 2023 – 04:24
  • S5E28 - “You are not a cog. You are not just an actor. You are a human being.”
    Dec 23, 2023 – 01:20:26
  • Bonus Episode - Alexa and Katie on In The Room podcast
    Dec 14, 2023 – 01:17:50
  • S5E27 - "Happy actors do better work"
    Dec 11, 2023 – 01:30:11
  • S5E26 - Strike Update, A No Vote?
    Nov 27, 2023 – 01:40:10
  • S5E25 - "It's not about the millionaires. It's about the 98%"
    Nov 13, 2023 – 01:15:54
  • S5E24 - Halloween Special Part II
    Oct 31, 2023 – 01:34:54
  • S5E23 - Halloween Special Part I
    Oct 30, 2023 – 01:10:57
  • S5E22 - "You are not in this to make other people happy, it has to be for you”
    Oct 16, 2023 – 01:08:37
  • S5E21 - "Our beliefs affect our world"
    Oct 2, 2023 – 56:14
  • S5E20 - "Let's talk about tax, baby!"
    Sep 18, 2023 – 01:12:41
  • S5E19 - "People wanted to believe that West End Producer was somebody really important"
    Sep 4, 2023 – 01:29:36
  • S5E18 - "I want to quiet the shame and raise the inner artist’s self"
    Aug 19, 2023 – 01:13:37
  • S5E17 - "Some of the most 'successful' actors I know are 'unknown'"
    Aug 7, 2023 – 56:38
  • S5E16 - SAG-AFTRA On Strike
    Jul 24, 2023 – 02:01:24
  • S5E15 - "It starts and ends with craft"
    Jul 10, 2023 – 01:03:06
  • S5E14 - "Have you read the call sheet?!"
    Jun 26, 2023 – 01:31:12
  • S5E13 - “I love acting. But I hated being an actor.”
    Jun 12, 2023 – 01:38:43
  • S5E12 - “The success is in clicking send, not if they get back to you”
    May 29, 2023 – 01:22:17
  • S5E11 - “Actors need to be with teachers who can hold a safe space”
    May 15, 2023 – 01:04:44
  • S5E10 - “Where the hell ya been, girl??!”
    May 1, 2023 – 01:37:42
  • S5E9 - “Act to live, don’t live to act”
    Apr 17, 2023 – 01:05:04
  • S5E8 - “It’s not just babysitting, it's a large job”
    Apr 3, 2023 – 56:31
  • S5E7 - “We’re not here to make money, we’re here to get our members acting”
    Mar 20, 2023 – 01:07:55
  • S5E6 - “You don’t really want to stand out, you want to blend in”
    Mar 6, 2023 – 01:04:07
  • S5E5 - Abuse In The Arts: Across The Pond In Canada
    Feb 20, 2023 – 58:26
  • S5E4 - Listener Stories of Abuse During Training, and Beyond
    Feb 13, 2023 – 33:17
  • S5E3 - From Learning To Earning, A Story Of Mistreatment In The Acting Industry
    Feb 6, 2023 – 01:24:58
  • S5E2 - From Learning To Earning, A Story Of Mistreatment In The Acting Industry
    Jan 30, 2023 – 57:51
  • S5E1 - From Learning To Earning, A Story Of Mistreatment In The Acting Industry
    Jan 23, 2023 – 01:20:57
  • The 98% Christmas Episode 2022
    Dec 20, 2022 – 01:46:11
  • M2E3 - Actors Helping Actors; a chinwag
    May 9, 2022 – 01:13:46
  • M2E2 - Actors Helping Actors; WeAudition
    May 9, 2022 – 01:16:49
  • M2E1 - Actors Helping Actors; Flairbox
    May 9, 2022 – 59:12
  • Mic, Concern, Reaction - Casting at The National
    Mar 21, 2022 – 01:03:43
  • The 98% Christmas Panto Episode
    Dec 20, 2021 – 01:26:21
Recent Reviews
  • Darren Darnborough
    A fresh fun look on the #lifeofanactor
    Alexa & Katie offer a lively, fresh, fun angle on the life of an actor, from the perspective of most pursuing the career - the 98%. It’s inspiring in its own way.... by knowing others share your journey, and finding the humor in the process they give an enjoyable insight into an acting career in the UK.
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