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Inside Hoffmaster’s Head

Inside Hoffmaster’s Head

By Jim Hoffmaster

Just talking about myself and hoping you'll find it interesting (At least till I can figure out what else I have to say).
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How Will You Miss Me If I Never Go Away?

Inside Hoffmaster’s HeadJul 19, 2022

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How Will You Miss Me If I Never Go Away?

How Will You Miss Me If I Never Go Away?

Back from a preview screening of the documentary in Santa Fe!
Jul 19, 202223:21
Days Before The Gig

Days Before The Gig

Jim is going back to a show! And other stuff has happened too!
Jun 27, 202230:37
One Actor-y Day

One Actor-y Day

Jim gets a job, which makes him happier than he was before he got the job. 😀
Jun 09, 202234:21
Getting Our Way

Getting Our Way

After expressing some political frustration, Jim tells you what’s going on in his world, as per usual.
May 31, 202231:47
Pandora’s Refrigerator

Pandora’s Refrigerator

The return of Jane R! The long-awaited series wrap party for Shameless! And…well, that’s about it.
May 19, 202235:14
It’s (Almost) My Birthday!

It’s (Almost) My Birthday!

Jim gets older - Film at 11:00!
May 14, 202233:17
The Week In Review

The Week In Review

Jim talks about the things
Apr 25, 202236:59
Alone Again (Naturally)

Alone Again (Naturally)

Jane has headed back to Santa Fe, so Jim sorts out his feelings about that and other topics of interest.
Apr 15, 202234:29
Breaking the Slump

Breaking the Slump

Jim got to do a little skit, and it made him happy.
Apr 07, 202241:46
On Location (But No Really)

On Location (But No Really)

To crib from Seinfeld, this episode is “a podcast about nothing”.
Mar 24, 202229:38
Lowered Expectations

Lowered Expectations

Jim talks about the things.
Mar 15, 202240:37
To Be Or Not To Be? (Spoiler Alert: It’s “Not To Be”.)

To Be Or Not To Be? (Spoiler Alert: It’s “Not To Be”.)

Jim thought he’d be sad when it was time to make “that final decision” about his cat Hamlet. But he didn’t know just how sad he would be…
Mar 02, 202235:36
This Could Be The Day

This Could Be The Day

Not much going on, but as always, Jim gives you what he’s got.
Feb 23, 202218:08
Moving Into The 22nd Century

Moving Into The 22nd Century

Jim attempts to be an early-adopter of the new option being offered to "go video" with his podcast. Today's episode is a bare-bones "test run".

Feb 17, 202204:31
My Skinny-Fat Cat (And Other “Tails”)

My Skinny-Fat Cat (And Other “Tails”)

Jim talks about his cat Hamlet, his art, acting stuff, and his friend Jane R.
Feb 13, 202234:22
Nothing To See Here

Nothing To See Here

Acting isn’t happening right now, but acting isn’t everything, right?
Jan 29, 202228:28
Not “The Guy”

Not “The Guy”

Jim was “close but no cigar” for a role he was really enthused about. And it’s made him sad.
Jan 20, 202225:42
I Might Be “The Guy”!

I Might Be “The Guy”!

Jim talks about an exciting audition, gets new headshots, and looks forward to the return of Jane R.
Jan 14, 202232:58
New Year’s Day 2022

New Year’s Day 2022

From cat diarrhea to film festivals to health issues to headshots, along with the usual plea for a little money and a call for suggestions (ex “In the future, don’t talk about your cat’s bowel problems”).
Jan 01, 202234:45
Let it Snow

Let it Snow

Thought I’d do a Xmas carol mini-concert, but am
Dec 26, 202101:56
I’m Dreaming Of A Wet Xmas

I’m Dreaming Of A Wet Xmas

Jim On Xmas Eve Eve
Dec 23, 202131:10
Acting Giveth…But Mostly Taketh Away

Acting Giveth…But Mostly Taketh Away

Where Jim has a bunch of auditions and almost books some stuff.
Dec 11, 202125:48
Called Back To The Callback

Called Back To The Callback

A more upbeat entry than last time…promise.
Dec 06, 202131:51
Representin’!

Representin’!

Jim continues to be down about things.
Nov 30, 202134:32
The Slough Of Despond

The Slough Of Despond

Holiday stuff, acting stuff, and Jane stuff.
Nov 23, 202133:22
A Medical Misadventure

A Medical Misadventure

Jim’s friend and Director, Jane R., is in the hospital. Jim doesn’t much care for this brand of real-life “excitement”.
Nov 12, 202128:02
“The Window”

“The Window”

Jim is experiencing another “Window of Possibility” and would like to tell you about it.
Nov 03, 202120:49
One For The “Even When I Win I Lose” File

One For The “Even When I Win I Lose” File

In Jim’s world, commercial bookings giveth…and commercial bookings taketh away.
Oct 22, 202133:19
Hot Streakin’

Hot Streakin’

Jim is on a two-gig hot streak and wants to share as much as he can about it (Without violating his NDA).
Oct 16, 202133:00
A Brief Pause Between Shows

A Brief Pause Between Shows

Jim enjoys living in a (possibly brief) “window of opportunity”.
Oct 08, 202132:05
Celebrity Memory Loss

Celebrity Memory Loss

Jim can’t think of actors names, and worries about Unemployment.
Sep 27, 202128:42
The Post-Gig Letdown

The Post-Gig Letdown

Jim’s shot his commercial.
Sep 22, 202128:17
At Last - A Booking!

At Last - A Booking!

A couple things go Jim’s way.
Sep 16, 202123:58
Auditionpalooza!

Auditionpalooza!

A busy audition week for our hero.
Sep 10, 202138:20
On Location

On Location

Jim podcasts from the LA apartment of his friend Jane Rosemont (Friend and Director of Acting Like Nothing Is Wrong, award-winning documentary about Jim, coming soon to a film festival near you).
Sep 04, 202128:43
It’s “Frankenstein Day” (And No One Got Me Anything)

It’s “Frankenstein Day” (And No One Got Me Anything)

From Frankenstein to Louisiana - This one doesn’t “have it all”…but it has a lot of it!
Aug 30, 202134:21
Peace and Goodwill/Jim Acts Badly

Peace and Goodwill/Jim Acts Badly

From no good shirts at Goodwill, to struggling with the thing he’s theoretically good at, to continuing to struggle with Unemployment, this is the episode where Jim cusses a lot.
Aug 27, 202130:46
Waiting For The Callback

Waiting For The Callback

Jim swings and misses at yet another audition, then goes to the movies.
Aug 20, 202131:53
The Makings Of A Good Day

The Makings Of A Good Day

Jim is feeling upbeat
Aug 11, 202130:43
Death Comedy Jam

Death Comedy Jam

The one where Jim talks about everything but the subject of the episode’s title.
Aug 02, 202130:34
Can I See Some ID?

Can I See Some ID?

Jim accomplishes something and feels better as a result. Or it might just be the drugs. Who’s to say?
Jul 23, 202122:07
Everything Is OK Now Forever

Everything Is OK Now Forever

Jane had Cancer and Jim is depressed. Fun, huh?
Jul 17, 202132:21
We’re All Falling Apart

We’re All Falling Apart

Jim worries about things
Jul 07, 202129:17
An Unwanted Visitor

An Unwanted Visitor

Jim is worried about Jane
Jul 02, 202126:55
Question Marks

Question Marks

Jim gets flustered over uncertainty.
Jun 26, 202129:46
Back To…”Normal”?

Back To…”Normal”?

COVID restrictions lifted in Cali - Jim goes grocery shopping to celebrate!
Jun 18, 202131:59
Acting Like An Actor

Acting Like An Actor

Jim talks about a couple of auditions and what acting “asks of him”.
Jun 07, 202126:54
Lexapro To The Rescue

Lexapro To The Rescue

Jim does drugs.
May 29, 202121:13
On Location

On Location

Running a little errand for Jane, Jim gets in some quality podcast time.
May 26, 202124:58
The Post-Birthday Boy

The Post-Birthday Boy

This is not the episode I planned...but it’s the one that happened.
May 20, 202129:44