Table Read is a one-of-a-kind podcast that brings scripts to life through high-quality scoring and performances from established actors, comedians, musicians, and influencers. Produced by Manifest Media Productions, Table Read has spent Thirty consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the Apple Fiction Chart, reaching as high as number one and maintaining a five-star rating with nearly 3,000 ratings. The show is the brainchild of producers Mark Knell, Jack Levy, and Shaan Sharma, and brought together some of the most respected names in the industry, including Sonny Postiglione, Mark Hamill, Rosario Dawson, Ty Burrell, Bobby Smith Jr., and Peter Lefcout, who have written hits like Vampire Diaries, Bloodline, Jason's Lyric, and Desperate Housewives.

Since its debut, Table Read has experienced unparalleled success in the podcasting world. The show has achieved an impressive 30 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the Apple Fiction Chart, reaching the number-one spot multiple times. With an unwavering five-star rating from nearly 3,000 listeners, Table Read's innovative concept has received widespread acclaim.

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  • Jack Levy, Executive Producer

    An Emmy winning Podcast Producer, 30 times nominated, Jack’s current podcast, “The Lower Bottoms” for iHeart & Will Packer staring Kelsey Grammer, Debbie Allen, and Theo Rossi is hit and currently streaming season 2. One review touts, “Fascinating writing... Exceptional performances... an oral history and subject matter that is not equal to in podcast!”  

    Jack’s expertise in podcast production, sound design, media finishing, voice talent, direction, creative teams, story threads, budgeting, and project management are sought after by writers and studio heads alike. A consummate professional “at your service”.

  • Talent

    Shaan Sharma is a working actor, SAG-AFTRA union leader, acting educator, writer, and former top casting session director. Shaan is currently acting on the international hit TV show "The Chosen" playing Shmuel (thechosen.tv), Founder of The Storytellers Conservatory, an on-camera acting studio (storytellersconservatory.com), Guest Lecturer for the University of Southern California, and an Adjunct Professor for PACE University’s School of Drama, a proud founding-member of SOLIDARITY, a grassroots SAG-AFTRA education group (solidarity.us), and spent more than a decade working as a casting session director with over 45 of the top commercial casting directors in Los Angeles. Shaan is also a Backstage Expert Contributing writer with over 50 published advice articles for performers and the author of the book and audiobook, “Commercial Acting in LA: A Session Director’s Guide.”

  • Mark Knell, CEO Manifest Media Productions

    With almost 4 decades in the Entertainment Industry, Mark Knell has truly seen it all. A Producer with a solid Production and Post background, he has delivered thousands of hours of content during his long career. He has helped to produce scripted comedy and drama, reality, features, documentaries and game shows. There is not a genre that has passed him by.

    His passion manifested his career, and his dedication to his craft has ensured his success. Now focusing his skill-set to the Podcast world, he is using all of his lessons learned to spearhead Manifest Media Productions.