The concept of child actors and the disbelief surrounding local children appearing in movies is briefly explored through a personal anecdote shared by Sean Fennessey.
The podcast episodes highlight the experiences and struggles of child actors, both positive and negative. Several episodes delve into the challenges faced by young performers, such as exploitation, abuse, and the difficulties of transitioning from child to adult roles.
For example, the episode 'Best Of: Kathleen Hanna / Tyler James Williams' features actor Tyler James Williams opening up about his traumatic experiences as a child actor on the show 'Everybody Hates Chris'. Similarly, the episode 'What "Quiet on Set" Leaves Out' discusses the toxic work environment and child abuse allegations on the sets of Nickelodeon shows created by Dan Schneider.
Additionally, the episode 'Natalie Wood and Robert "R.J." Wagner' examines the challenges and exploitation faced by child actress Natalie Wood, who struggled with the pressures of Hollywood and the industry's treatment of young performers.