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Nopes and Dreams

Nopes and Dreams

By: Jess Kaplan
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Summary
 Actor and writer Jess Kaplan talks to creatives about rejection - the auditions they didn't book, the projects that fell apart, and the dreams that had to change shape. We're having real conversations - uncomfortable, hilarious, and deeply human - about what happens when our dreams don't go as planned.2025 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • It's not the End with Margaux Amie

    It's not the End with Margaux Amie
    Nov 5 2026

    Margaux Amie is a SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, and founder of True Self Films, an independent production company committed to bold storytelling and creating opportunities for women and people of color. After years working professionally across film, television, commercials, theatre, voice-over, and modeling, Margaux expanded into producing and developing original projects through True Self Films. Her current focus is bringing the psychological drama feature Therein Lies Darkness to the screen while continuing her work as a professional actor.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Rejection is Temporary with Harrison Bryan

    Rejection is Temporary with Harrison Bryan
    Oct 29 2026

    In this episode, Jess talks to actor and puppeteer Harrison Bryan. After another sold-out appearance at NY Comic-Con, "BALLS: The Monster-Catching Musical Comedy" is launching worldwide for FREE on YOUTUBE! Starring Broadway's Stuart Zagnit, the original voice of Professor Oak in "Pokémon", this award-winning, immersive, action-packed adventure comedy features hundreds of special features, never-before-seen animations, an original musical score, and 151 original collect buddy monsters.


    BALLS is celebrated as one of Time Out NY's "Best Things to Do" and hailed by Forbes as "a hilarious spotlight on the dubious premise Pokémon presents". This immersive comedy is the winner of eight Broadway World Awards, including Best New Musical, Best Score, and Best Book.

    To watch the full show, visit: BALLSmusical.com/watch and follow @ballsmusical for updates and more!

    Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod

    Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose

    Edited by: Peter Ney

    For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com

    Look for our new YouTube Channel

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Persistence Pays Off with Kate DeL

    Persistence Pays Off with Kate DeL
    Oct 22 2026
    Kate DeL is a jazz vocalist and live performer known for bringing vintage glamour, theatricality, and powerhouse vocals to the modern jazz scene. An established live performer in New York City and across the Northeast, Kate has performed at venues including Green Room 42, Miss Nellie's, Winnie's Jazz Club, Ginger Rabbit, and Blu Jazz+, with sold-out performances and a growing reputation for her signature holiday shows. Her work bridges jazz, musical theater, and contemporary popular music, creating performances that feel glamorous, intimate, and uniquely her own. IG: Kate_dela

    Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod

    Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose

    Edited by: Peter Ney

    For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com

    Look for our new YouTube Channel

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    1 hr and 27 mins
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