Fresh Faces with Aggie Gold Podcast

Fresh Faces with Aggie Gold

Aggie Gold
Talent Agent Aggie Gold hosts this exclusive podcast about getting your child into commercials, television and the movies. Plus, she shares her personal stories about the entertainment industry from over the years. Aggie Gold has been a leader in the talent industry for over forty years. Her unparalleled "eye" for spotting talent has enabled her to pick one successful star after another. After spending the first half of her career as a Personal Manager for children and young adults, Aggie became a franchised agent to the present time. Aggie is responsible for establishing the careers many celebrities, including Alec Mapa, Tatyana M. Ali, Joanna Garcia and Jackie Tohn to name a few. She assisted President George HW Bush during Desert Storm by organizing the children of the entertainment industry to donate some of their earnings to aid the families of the Desert Storm service men. Aggie again assisted President Bill Clinton with his "War on Drugs" with the aid of Children to Children, a non-profit organization she founded. Gold's dedication and continuing concern and sincere interest she takes in each and everyone of her clients, has established Fresh Faces Agency, Inc., as one of New York's top theatrical agencies and has become one of the most innovative and influential agents in our time. Aggie also authored the book Fresh Faces, Getting your Child into Commercials, Television and the Movies. This book became known as the "bible" of the child talent industry. Aggie has appeared on numerous television talk shows, including: Oprah, Donahue, Regis, Maury, The Today Show, GMA and many others. She has also been featured in many major newspapers and magazines on both coasts.
Denise Simon
Aggie interviews Denise Simon actor, teacher, director, talent manager and author of Parenting in the Spotlight: How To Raise a Child Star Without Screwing Them Up. Available on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle. Want a trusted source with years of Industry Experience & Mastered Training? Through simple yet powerful techniques, Denise Simon Acting & Coaching is known for coaching young actors without having them look coached. The company teaches students how to direct themselves with powerful questioning and a healthy acting perspective instilling confidence and skill.  Denise Simon Acting & Coaching classes and industry workshops attract both established and emerging talent. DSAC has coached hundreds of children and young adults who appear regularly on Broadway, TV and film.  Learn more about Denise: https://denisesimoncoaching.com/
Feb 5, 2023
34 min
Michael Bua
Aggie interviews her former client Michael Bua: child actor and a highly experienced union stagehand; “Carp-trician,” having over “25 years of stage experience” with wide ranging equipment expertise!
Aug 22, 2022
40 min
Part 2 - Sherry Eaker
Aggie continues her interview with Sherry Eaker of Backstage Magazine and Bistro Awards
Aug 2, 2022
30 min
Sherry Eaker - Backstage Magazine & Bistro Awards
Aggie interviews the amazing Sherry Eaker from Backstage Magazine and the Bistro Awards.
Jul 25, 2022
26 min
Talent Agent Barry Kolker
Barry Kolker earned a BFA in acting from LIU/C.W. Post. At the age of 22, Barry decided not to pursue acting. Enjoying the art of the work and loving theater, film and television, Barry segued and decided to work “on the other side of the desk.” Barry has been in the agency business for 30 years. The Carson Kolker Organization Ltd. is a NYC based agency that represents children through adults for legit/theatrical. Barry booked Gaten Matarazzo in the series regular role of Dustin Henderson on Stranger Things on Netflix, and Lindsay Arnold in the contract role of Allie Horton on Days Of Our Lives on NBC. Current bookings include: MJ, The Music Man, Tina, The Phantom Of The Opera, The Lion King, The Book Of Mormon, Hamilton and two clients in the upcoming Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway and Mean Girls and Hamilton on Tour. Barry’s client Ja’Siah Young Stars as Dion on Raising Dion on Netflix. Barry’s client Emmy Liu-Wang will be seen in the series regular role of Ivy on The Disney Channel Series Raven’s home starting March 11, 2021 . Other bookings include regional theater jobs and episodics such as Blue Bloods, FBI, The Equalizer, Pretty Little Liars, FBI: Most Wanted and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.
Jul 7, 2022
31 min
Rick and Judy Barbarette
Aggie has a wonderful conversation with former client Rick Barbarette, and his mom Judy Barbarette. In the 1990's Rick Barbarette was a cast member on the hit Nickelodeon television show The Adventures of Pete & Pete. Judy shares her memories of having a child in show biz. Rick talks about the experience of being cast on a major show!
Mar 21, 2022
26 min
Question time! Aggie answers questions from parents who want to get their kid into show biz.
Aggie receives a ton of parent inquires via her website FreshFacesAgency.com. On today's episode she'll answer some of them. Plus, she shares fun stories about auditions and castings.
Mar 14, 2022
34 min
Alec Mapa!
Aggie interviews her client of 37 years, Actor and Comedian Alec Mapa!
Mar 9, 2022
35 min
Bonus Episode with Lynn and Sid Gold
Lynn and Sid Gold from Gold Star Talent Management share stories about their sons in show business, Steven, Ari and Elon Gold.
Feb 21, 2022
32 min
Lynn and Sid Gold: Gold Star Talent Agency: Part 1
Aggie interviews Lynn and Sid Gold of Gold Star Talent Agency. The husband and wife team have represented clients in hundreds of commercials, major roles in television sitcoms, soap operas, feature films and Broadway. Listen in on the ABC's of getting your child into showbiz and why they believe the child comes first!
Feb 14, 2022
26 min
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