What happens when you finally start telling the truth—and the people who claimed to unconditionally love you suddenly disappear? In this raw and unfiltered episode, Paul Cram shares his deeply personal story of family estrangement, the quiet grief of being unseen, and the heartbreak of showing up for people who never bothered to know him …
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Every era gets its lemons. What matters is what we make out of them—art, rest, rebellion, or really good cocktails. Make lemonade. Make something. Just don’t go to seed. 🍹 https://paulcramactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/lemons.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
A cautionary tale of people-pleasing, pride, and a very bad leg. ⚠️ TW: Medical gore / surgical ickiness ahead.🎥 Film: The Soviet Sleep Experiment🩵 Starring: One very committed actor and his full-leg bruise Method Acting or Medical Malpractice? You Decide.Actors do dumb things in the name of “the craft.” Exhibit A: Me. While filming The Soviet Sleep Experiment, I had …
In this first episode of Soft Weird, Paul Cram’s fifth season of podcasting, Paul kicks things off with a splash — literally. Set at a backyard “Pride in July” party complete with three inflatable pools, rainbow decor, and a bonfire, Paul reflects on how joining queer sports leagues like Stonewall Dodgeball and Kickball has led …
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Some books gently invite you into their pages, cradling your mind with soft whispers of wisdom. No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required by Brittany L. Hartley? Yeah, not one of those books. This one walks up, slaps you on the back, and says, “Hey! You ready to face some uncomfortable truths?” And honestly? I respect that. But before …
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Actors, listen up: If you want to make your life (and everyone else’s) easier—memorize your lines. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been ready to jump into a scene, only to be stalled by someone (or myself—gasp! 😱) fumbling with lines. Know. Your. Damn. Lines. 📝 It’s the easiest way to be a prepared, professional, …
The Audition That Left a Mark Several years ago, I stepped into an audition room, as actors do—hopeful, and ready to give it my best shot. I was asked to utilize my body as part of my craft for a commercial. But in that space, someone in power—one of the producers—unfortunately made a joke at …
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Actors! Ever felt like you needed something on set but were too afraid to ask? Newsflash: The whole reason everyone is there is to capture the best possible performance. So if you need something to make that happen—ASK. 🗣️💡 Need a quick break to reset? Need the lighting adjusted? Need a different blocking cue? SAY SO. 🎬 In …
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1️⃣ The Dodger – flinching, praying, and reconsidering all life choices (me) 😬🏐💀2️⃣ The Predator – locked, loaded, and ready to annihilate (Mac) 😈🔥🎯3️⃣ The Zen Master – unbothered, untouched, and probably manifesting world peace (Derek) 🧘♂️☯️🍃 Which one are you? And don’t say “the balls”—we already know. 😏💦 #DodgeballDiaries #DuckDipDodge #BallsToTheFace
Working on a movie set is like a marathon—not a sprint. And honey, if you’re spending all your energy trying to please everyone, you’re gonna burn out before lunch. 🍽️😵 In this video, I explain why this method saves your energy and keeps you sharp for the job you were hired to do. Watch, take notes, and reclaim …
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