About the Show

Let’s Dive In started out focused on the world of acting and the people within it.  Formerly named The Love of Acting overtime it evolved into what it is today.  The current program is two shows in one.  One part is a weekly 30-minute topical program where experts are interviewed about an issue we are all grappling with.  It is non-biased, fact-based, and meant to be a reliable source of information to enhance the user’s understanding of the topic.  The other part is Let’s Dive In Journeys which is 30-minute conversations with people of consequence from all walks of life about the path they’ve chosen, the moments that changed everything, the good/bad/ugly of being them, and their lessons learned.  We strive to help our audience become better through the experience of those who have accomplished a great deal.  The show is a TV series that is also available as a podcast.

About the Host

Allen Vaysberg, like all of us, has wide ranging interests.  One of them is his love and appreciation for people and their journeys.  Allen’s professionalism, wit, and a genuine interest in his guests has become the reason why they and the audience have become invested in these conversations. 

Allen lives in Chicago, is blessed to have a loving and ever-patient wife, two children, and a rescued dog.  He is honored to have this opportunity to share the program with his viewers and to contribute in some way to making another person’s life better.

Upcoming Guests

Guest Testimonials

Timothy Davis

Billions, The Tiger Hunter

At the risk of accusing myself of being half-responsible for a good time, speaking with Allen was a pleasure, and I hope anyone watching appreciates that if anything useful fell out of my mouth during my time on his show, it’s primarily a result of his generosity and grace as a host. A lovely guy who created a lovely atmosphere where we could speak like old friends, or more importantly, respectful colleagues.

Kathryn Adams

House M.D., Red

Allen has a great knack for putting you right at ease.  His candid conversation style and engaging questions makes for a most enjoyable interview experience and one  where you get to learn a thing or two.  Allen is an artist and his enthusiasm and love for the industry and other professionals of the craft shines through in every interview.  It was a joy to be on his show. 

Casey Sander

16 Blocks, Home Improvement

I had a wonderful trip down memory lane with Allen.  After 40 years as a working actor in L.A. I hope some of my stories help those that are on this crazy journey.  Thank you Allen for allowing me to share these stories and advice with those in your audience who also share a love for acting.

Lois Robbins

Blowtorch, All My Children

Allen Vaysberg is a smart, thoughtful interviewer. My time with him was extremely thought provoking. Follow him and listen to my interview and everyone else’s. You’ll be glad you did!

Matt Meinsen

Madam Secretary

Head on over to YouTube and subscribe to the the show.  It’s a great way to get to know some of the faces you may know, but names you may not.  It’s ”Inside the Actor’s Studio” for the working actor!

Sylvia De Fanti

Warrior Nun, Medici

This is one of those interviews an actor genuinely enjoys!  Allen’s Love of Acting reminded me how, through obstacles, bumps and sudden miracles, the journey of my acting career is always inspiring. At times, I feel trapped in the conflict of “to be or not to be?”, but this talk with Allen reminded me that the acting is about the living in, and working in the space between “to be” and “not to be”. 

Thomas Kopache

The West Wing, Star Trek

I was recently interviewed by Allen Vaysberg. Allen immediately put me at ease, because of his relaxed manner and terrific sense of humor. I felt completely comfortable throughout the talk. He is also thorough in his research, so his questions come from really knowing the subject – you. We had a wonderful conversation. I highly recommend Allen to anyone interested in discussing their Love of Acting!

Nicole Cannon

Transference, CSI

My interview with Allen was a fun open hearted discussion about everything from spirituality, to healing, artistic expression, the human condition and poetry. It felt more like I was chatting with an old friend and am grateful for the opportunity connect with him and hopefully his audience on a deeper level.

Austin Basis

Beauty and the Beast

Allen loves actors & acting. My interview with him was a deep-dive discussion into the inner workings of the acting profession…not into the fanfare that comes with a successful career. This is the type of conversation I usually have with friends & colleagues behind closed doors, but Allen’s show provided the space & platform to invite the public in, much like James Lipton did on “Inside The Actors Studio.” And like Dean Lipton, Allen had done his homework & was prepared with incisive questions- in addition to sharing similar stories of his own. It felt more like a casual, friendly conversation than it did an interview…So, thanks to Allen for letting me talk about myself for almost 3 hours! I just hope we inspired a few actors while doing so!

Bruce Dow

2 Time Dora Award Winner

Through the cacophony of arts conversations now taking place online, “The Love of Acting, with Allen Vaysberg”, rings through the noise and bustle with a clarion clarity. Of all the interviews I’ve done recently – and among those to which I am now listening – Allen presents, not only a well-prepared interview, but an enlightened and entertaining conversation! I’m hooked!

Sugith Varughese

Kim's Convenience, Transplant

Allen’s engaging questions and impeccable research made chatting with him a genuine pleasure. Being that he is an actor himself, we were able to have a wide-ranging insider conversation that I wouldn’t have done with just anybody.

Elfina Luk

The Good Doctor, Skyscraper

Allen’s openness and genuine interest creates a safe and intimate space to chat and connect. A pleasurable and inspiring conversation.

Guests (order of appearance). Hover/swipe for info and click for the interview

Michael Kostroff

Noah Weisberg

Brandon H. Rodriguez

Sara Sevigny

Lilly Rose Moran

Eric Kwasnjuk

Warner Loughlin

Sugith Varughese

Steve Bernstein

Nick Colletta

Gabriella Sundar Singh

Bruce Dow

Mickey O'Sullivan

Kapil Talwalkar

Humberly González

Cliff Saunders

Elizabeth Saunders

Rico Torres

Cathy Reinking

Jaimie Beebe

Ruth Kaufman

Elizabeth Pujadas

Mary Dallas

Julian Hampton

William R. Moses

Thomas Kopache

Gerald Webb

Sean Murray

Debra Wanger

Elfina Luk

Kathryn Adams

Noelle Bellinghausen

Areliz Benel

Colton Dunn

Laura Cayouette

Lorraine Rodriguez

Adam Glass

Lois Robbins

Alex Sparrow

Timothy Davis

Meredith Thomas

Eve Gordon

Doug McDade

Malachi Weir

Carole Dibo

Russell Hornsby

Ron Smoorenburg

Austin Basis

Gabe Fazio

David Banks

Michael S. Brown

Alex Perez

Lev Gorn

Will Adams

Reggie Austin

Alan Delabie

Dan Payne

Mark Stas

Goya Robles

Randy Bernales

Greg Audino

Charles Baker

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Silvio Simac

Sylvia De Fanti

Jamie B. Chambers

Nicole Cannon

Aaron Dalla Villa

Elysia Rotaru

Hazuki Kato

Lorenzo Yearby

Alan Emrys

George Newbern

Jim Meskimen

Mishka Thébaud

Allison Dunbar

Lindsey Kraft

Adria Tennor

Charlotte Larsen

Mia Ruiz

Mary Kate Wiles

Ben Milliken

Billie Shepard

Magda Apanowicz

Natalie Krill

Francis Jue

Tina Arning

Mark Harelik

Mike Pniewski

Elise Robertson

Mara Marini

Geoff Gustafson

Tamra Meskimen

Kevin L. Johnson

Stacy Keach

Madison Shamoun

Michael Devine

Mark McKinnon

Allen Vaysberg

Hannah Kepple

Maria-Elena Laas

Matt Meinsen

Casey Sander

Bo Martynowska

Joshua Turchin

Ptolemy Slocum

Jenny Grace Makholm

Brooke Ishibashi

Hamza Fouad

Trevor Roberts

Erica Arvold

Mark Pellegrino

Andrew Rossow

Janina Elkin

June Squibb

Pancho Demmings

Matthew Dennis Lewis

Bobby Del Rio

Chen Tang

Patricia Contreras

Gigi Gustin

Lisa Berry

Radina Drandova

Reggie Watkins

Galadriel Stineman

Kieran Bew

Nina Meehan

Kim Rhodes

Ed Asner

Perry Yung

Joanna Vanderham

Langley Kirkwood

Amy Louise Pemberton

Rich Ting

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Tyler Cotton

Aedin Mincks

Susan Gallagher

Kyle McDonald

Rose Bianco

Cara AnnMarie

Kwajalyn Brown

Erin Bradley Dangar

Vas Sanchez

Solomon B. Taiwo

David Shatraw

Cynthia Darlow

Pia Hagen

Brian Kurlander

Owen Morgan

Tarun Keram

Shaun Benson

Victoria Gordon

Kenneth Fok

Bethany Brown

Erin Karpluk

Kurt Yue

Kylie Delre

Keith Arthur Bolden

Judah Prehn

Jonathan Adams

Aadila Dosani

Kyla Carter

Michelle Danner

Dustin Nguyen

Michael Judson Berry

Dean S. Jagger

Gracelyn Awad Rinke

Michael Simon Hall

Tyler Parks

Tiffany Littlejohn

Gavin Stenhouse

Gregg Daniel

Eddie Liu

Kyle Matthew

Izzy Stevens

Vanessa Kai

Gregory Zarian

Yvonne Chapman

Lynda Boyd

Jenny Cooper

Travis Burnett

Zibby Allen

Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe

Kristin Booth

Steven Roberts

David James Slama

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