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🎭 He/Him • Actor • Singer • Producer 🐉 Exec. Producer / Cast D&D TV show #EncounterParty 🍿 Head of #AudioFiction #NJWebFest / #AFWC 🎙️ Host of #DailyTipsPod

Ned and Jenni smile for the camera on a plane while baby Milo sleeps on Jenni in a carrier.
Alright y'all, buckle up. It's July 19th and that means it's time for a massive post, prefaced the same way every year. It's the day before my birthday and for the last 12 years I've had a birthday tradition for myself. On July 19th I ask everyone to consider diverting the happy birthday messages that I will start to receive at 12:01am on July 20th, and send a nice message to someone else who might need a pick me up instead. TLDR, skip to the end. The middle part is just ego strokes. I've been thinking a lot about dreams, recently. I first published this post in 2014 from a cast house in Auburn, NY, when I was at my highest of highs. At that time I was living my lifelong dreams of being a professional actor. As has been *heavily* documented, it all came crashing down in 2016 and 2017 with the loss of my parents. My career went on hold while I took care of them and dealt with a throat surgery of my own. Something I haven't talked a lot about, is that in 2017, while driving to Maine to take care of my mom, I got a job offer that could've changed my life and career. I would've achieved a major milestone of my dreams. But given the circumstances, I had to say no. Everyone was very cool about it given everything, but when I finally returned to New York City many of the calls I'd been getting were no longer there. The industry had moved on and I was starting from scratch. That was 9 years ago, and I'm still searching for the path back.
A main red snapper hotdog in a bun on tinfoil
A phone in a glasses case on top of a large stack of books on top of an end table on top of a bed.
Milo Donovan lays on a bed with a huge smile on his face wearing a Gotham FC onesie and a Champion sky blue sweatshirt and pants set.
The final stats on the USWNT vs Brazil match. Brazil had 20 fouls, 10 yellow cards, 8 red cards. Compared to the US with 8 fouls and 5 yellows.
Ned Donovan takes a mirror selfie in a black tank top staring straight to camera
Mayor Zohran Mamdani claps with the Gotham FC fan group, Cloud 9
A promotional billboard for the New York Sirens professional women’s hockey team seen on the streets of NYC.
Ned takes a selfie in a Patriots T-Shirt and hat while drinking coffee from a Patriots mug.
Jenni and Ned take a selfie on their couch in Gotham FC gear
Ned and Jenni take a selfie on a couch in Gotham FC gear
Part 1 of a Notes app screenshot that reads: We don’t have a baby. We started the adoption process in December 2024. Our profile went live July 2025 and, to our surprise and excitement, we matched in August - just six weeks after our profile launched. We’ve spent the past five months preparing to welcome a baby girl into our lives. Last month we flew to Seattle and waited. Unfortunately the outcome isn’t what we hoped for and we head home tomorrow without a baby and with a canceled placement. We can never begin to imagine the situation a pregnant person is in when they seek out adoption and while we are so sad we will not be parenting this baby, all we can hope for is that they have a wonderful life filled with love.
A picture of Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the new profile photo form “Mayor Eric Adams”
David Lee Huynh and Ned Donovan smile for a selfie
An image with the New Jersey WebFest logo that says "Did you know?! Since 2022, we’ve had a scholarship program that is specifically designed to address financial barriers for historically underrepresented communities. Thanks to our partners, we’re excited to bring it back for 2026!" It features the logos for Pinecast and Hero Forge at the bottom.
An email to "Ned Donovan | NJ WebFest" that says "Hi podcasts, I came across your work on FilmFreeway and was really drawn to the creativiy and intent behind your projects."
A picture of JoJo Siwa wearing the signature red beret of Republican NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa
Promotional art for Ned's appearance on Five Random Questions. It features the podcast art and Ned Donovan's headshot. The episode title is "S4 E39: Imagination, Rejuvenation, Failure Folly, and More with Ned Donovan"
Ned Donovan and Jenni Tyliszczak stand in front of the Riverdale Metro North sign heading into manhattan
A tweet from Ned Donovan that reads “Juan Carlos Amoros should be allowed to spit in this ref’s for free.”
Adam Turck smiles in front of a plate with french toast, a pancake, a waffle, an egg, and bacon.
An announcement photo of Ned Donovan's headshot, the Rio WebFest logo, and the words "International Guest. Ned Donovan. Audio Fiction World Cup Founder. Submit Today. Regular Deadline July 31 2025. Late Deadline September 28 2025. Use code AFWCRIO for $15 off your submission fees."
A gif of a ringing alarm bell
Ned and Jenni smile in front of their polling place while holding/wearing "I Voted" stickers.
A flyer that reads "The Center at West Park in association with Second Serve Productions presents a benefit reading of The Righteous a play by Jeff Cohen. In a world filled with turmoil and amorality, what does it mean to be righteous? Featuring Oscar and Emmy winner Melissa Leo, Tony & SAG Award nominee Craig Bierko, Oscar nominee, SAG and Obie Award winner Amy Irving. June 4 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Followed by a talkback with the cast.