The Big Break

By: Wondery
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  • Hollywood has always been a gold rush, and if you strike gold, it’s a rush unlike any other. The world of acting can be cut-throat and full of rejection, or it can be life-affirming and offer limitless possibilities. On The Big Break, Kellie Martin and Chad Lowe talk with fellow actors about that magical moment when they first struck gold, when their lives and careers changed forever. Was it that audition for Rob Reiner? Or was it being cast in a cereal commercial in the 1980s? How did they prepare for opportunity to come knocking? Drawing on their own experiences growing up in show business, Kellie and Chad go all the way back to their guests’ beginnings to learn how some of the most beloved actors of our time got their Big Break.

    Binge all episodes exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-break/ now.

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  • Where to Find Episodes 2-10

    Where to Find Episodes 2-10
    Dec 13 2024

    Binge all episodes of The Big Break exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-break/ now.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 min
  • Melissa Joan Hart’s Career Began in the Bathtub | 1

    Melissa Joan Hart’s Career Began in the Bathtub | 1
    Dec 15 2021

    First time’s a charm! Sabrina the Teenage Witch star, Melissa Joan Hart got her first acting job she ever went on at age 4. And Kellie and Chad learn one of her biggest disappointments was the part she didn't get — but Kellie did! Plus Melissa reveals some of the best parenting advice she ever got came from a Ghostbuster. Oh… Lucky underwear anyone?

    Binge all episodes exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-break/ now.

    Follow Melissa on Instagram MelissaJoanHart and on Twitter @MelissaJoanHart and learn more about World Vision and The Hole in the Wall Gang

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    59 mins
  • Introducing: The Big Break

    Introducing: The Big Break
    Dec 9 2021

    Hollywood has always been a gold rush, and if you strike gold, it’s a rush unlike any other. The world of acting can be cut-throat and full of rejection, or it can be life-affirming and offer limitless possibilities. On The Big Break, Kellie Martin and Chad Lowe talk with fellow actors about that magical moment when they first struck gold, when their lives and careers changed forever. Was it that audition for Rob Reiner? Or was it being cast in a cereal commercial in the 1980s? How did they prepare for opportunity to come knocking? Drawing on their own experiences growing up in show business, Kellie and Chad go all the way back to their guests’ beginnings to learn how some of the most beloved actors of our time got their Big Break.


    Binge all episodes exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-break/ now.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    2 mins

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I really enjoyed this! It was so fun to hear these actors that I grew up watching talk about their lives and how they and their guests got their starts. Looking forward to more episodes!

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