Tech and Talent
Tech & Talent is the show where AI meets entertainment — and creators learn how to stay ahead. Each episode breaks down the biggest tech shifts in casting, content, and production, with real talk, practical takeaways, and industry insight from the people actually doing the work.
Hosted by Brett Newton, CEO of RehearseNow.ai and an executive producer for the #1 vertical shorts app on the planet, and Jonathan McFadden, a full-time talent and director, and the founder of ProdigyTalentTraining.com.
If you’re an actor, filmmaker, host, creator, or creative entrepreneur, this is your weekly edge.
Episodes
Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
1 hr 18 min
While Jonathan is working a gig in NYC, Rhavynn Drummer, longtime casting director at Tyler Perry Studios and founder of Rad Media, joins Brett to discuss casting, producing, and how AI tools like HeyGen and Eleven Labs are changing the industry. They cover actor-as-producer strategies, vertical content, practical AI uses for reels, self-tapes and voice cloning, legal/IP precautions, and workshops and resources for actors looking to create their own work. Find Rhavynn here --> https://linktr.ee/rhavynn?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Tech and Talent is sponsored by RehearseNow.ai and ProdigyTalentTraining.com
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
52 min
Hosts Jonathan and Brett explore how AI tools like RehearseNow are changing auditions and rehearsal, and how AR/VR, prosthetics and brain‑chip technology are reshaping storytelling and performance.
The episode mixes practical examples, creative demos and future predictions about avatars, generative media and the rise of cyborgs! — showing how technology is already transforming how content gets made.