Drewling Samantics

Comedy in Good Company     Dropping in for a chat with Drew and Sam this week is someone they have both worked with in the world of immersive dinner theatre - producer, writer and director Steve Arber.   A huge fan of sit-com’s and other classic comedy shows, Steve produces and directs his popular and successful tributes to great British TV programmes, touring and visiting venues all over the coun...

Shrouded In Celebrity     Drew and Sam love the work they do and feel privileged to be part of an industry full of talented, generous and understanding people. Whether on the top or the bottom rung of the success ladder, in the main, the performance world is full of great people.    However, what happens when power, or celebrity, or so-called stardom hides something sinister? What happens when tru...

The Sum of His Parts     An old friend of Drew’s joins Drewling Samantics this week for another entertaining and joyful guest episode. Patric Kearns is an actor, director, producer, comedian and educator – without a doubt a man of varied skills as well as one full of stories.   So with a degree in pure mathematics, where do you go next?  In Patric’s case it was on to a career in the theatre.  (Yea...

Raising Recognition      News, views and reviews are the order of the day in this episode of Drewling Samantics. Drew and Sam mull over the latest theatre goings on and focus particularly on a very exciting pay review and increase agreement for West End workers - both on and back-stage. The boys contemplate what this very welcome development could mean for the wider performing world and also discu...

Girl Power     The boys’ guest this week is all action, all talent, and all about success! Yes, Drew and Sam are extremely pleased and excited to be able to welcome the lovely Hannaj Bang Bendz to Drewling Samantics, to talk about her acting career and also about her recently becoming a European Jiu Jitsu champion!   Hannaj has come a long way since re-enacting her favourite movie scenes with her...

Supply and Demand     As technology progresses certain parts of life become easier - or at least more convenient. Voice control has become highly accurate and intuitive, AI (albeit with its pros and cons as explored by Drew and Sam on a previous episode) has advanced to extremely impressive levels, and mobile phones are now far more capable than vehicles that went to space previously! Everybody is...

Spoiling for a Fight     At first glance the title of this week’s episode sounds a bit confrontational, fortunately nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, not only is Drew and Sam’s guest this week pulling his punches, he’s actually telling you exactly where they’re going!   Tom Levermore, amongst many other things, is a fight director and choreographer for stage and film. He has worked...

Chance Would Be A Fine Thing!     May has already been, and is still to be a busy month this year when it comes to holidays and celebrations, and while the majority of the general public get to enjoy the fun and events on offer, many actors and performers will be hard at it, working tirelessly and giving it their all. In today’s episode Drew and Sam weigh up the pros and cons of ‘never being off d...

Polished, Poised, Professional (and a Pineapple)     The boys are back, not just on the airwaves and for our viewing pleasure, but also back in their “natural habitat” - sat on the sofa of dreams and in the studio respectively! And along with familiarity our podcasting pair are also bringing us another sparkling guest episode of Drewling Samantics. Yes, it is time for their first visitor of the se...

Old Dogs New Tricks     In some cultures the number eight is considered lucky, and Drew and Sam are feeling very lucky indeed to be bringing Season Eight of Drewling Samantics to their loyal listeners and viewers. We join the dynamic duo for this brand new episode back in familiar territory at Sam’s flat, and despite their brief podcasting sabbatical, they are jumping right back in and making sure...

Season Seven – Best of Drew & Sam   The end (of the season) is here, it really is, there is no more - what do we do?! Well how about enjoying this highlights episode of Drew and Sam doing what they do best! The archives have been raided, beers have been poured and our favourite podcasting pals are clearly thrilled, as they take the opportunity to present for us their favourite moments from the...

Season Seven – Best of Guests   Season seven has come to an end, and Drew and Sam have thoroughly enjoyed hosting some of the most talented and brilliant performers out there and combining with them to bring Drewling Samantics listeners, viewers, subscribers, fans and followers some new and exciting content.   If variety is of interest then a highlights show is sure to appeal, and in this case - w...

A.I – Automated Interference     Thirteen may be unlucky for some, but not for podcasting pair Drew and Sam as it just happens to be the number this episode represents in the current season. Speaking of Season Seven, this is actually the last time for a while that the chaps are getting together to bring us brand new content, but instead of seeing that as a negative it’s a case of looking on the br...

The Force Is Strong     Last Sunday the boys were having a bit of a moan, but Drew and Sam have nothing to complain about this week as they are joined by their latest guest, the brilliant Richard Stride.   The episode title is a bit of a giveaway to one of the many impressive things that Richard has been involved in, which of course will excite many Sci-Fi fans, but there is far more to him than b...

Room 101     It’s always good to get things off one’s chest, and in this episode of Drewling Samantics Drew and Sam seize the opportunity to do just that! Regular listeners and viewers will be aware that the boys do, on the odd occasion, have a slight moan to clear the air, and in this week’s show they turn the conversation to the very limited number of elements of the industry they’d really rathe...

Words and Music     One hundred not out and still batting on, Drew and Sam complete a century of episodes this week, but the innings is far from over - in fact Drewling Samantics continues to go from strength to strength, and this week the boys prove that by welcoming another big hitter from the entertainment world.   The wonderful Tom Neill joins the chaps for this milestone episode, and spreadin...

A Tonne Of Chat Over The Years     Today’s instalment of Drewling Samantics is an opportunity for the boys to celebrate and pat themselves on the back. Why? Well, they have simultaneously reached two very important milestones on their eventful podcast journey, yes indeed, this episode marks TWO YEARS of Drewling Samantics and is also the 99th release with the centenary episode coming next Sunday!...

Represent     The passion performers have for their work and the pride they take in it are regular subjects for discussion on Drewling Samantics, and this week is by no means any different. Today Drew and Sam are joined by Reis Daniel, and it would be nigh on impossible to find a more hard working, passionate, and proud professional as him.   Reis is a talented and successful actor and comedian in...

Deja Vu     “Never go back”. “Seen it all before”. “You can never have too much of a good thing”. “Unfinished business”. There is an endless list phrases that are appropriate when it comes to the numerous sequels and ‘reboots’ being produced in recent times. And that is what is at the forefront of discussion for Drew and Sam today, as they spend this episode picking over the news that some enormou...

From Stage To Page     Once again Drew and Sam have a guest with them for today’s episode, and what a guest they have! Full of great stories and joie de vivre, Claire Harding joins the boys for a beverage and some brilliant chat.   Starting out in the industry as an actor, Claire met Drew in the early stages of both their careers, but nobody would ever suggest she is just an actor, as that simply...

Newsical Theatre     They may be on their own and without a guest this week, but all is well as Drew and Sam are instead playing host to a show bursting with chat, news, ideas, and even a little controversy! Yes indeed, the boys are back for another variety filled episode of Drewling Samantics.   Catching up with each other as well as news from the entertainment world, they bring the good, the sad...

  Drawing Attention      A picture paints a thousand words (or so the saying goes), and this week’s guest has been using imagery to complement the words of Drew and Sam for many an episode now. Nick Bannister is the third member of the Drewling Samantics team, and this week we’re all given a rare treat as PicNick, as he’s affectionately known, has temporarily stepped out from behind his metaphoric...

The Children are the Future     The seventh season of Drewling Samantics is in great shape, and this week’s episode is another excellent addition to it, with the boys on fine form as ever, jumping neatly through are variety subjects and news items. Industry developments, changes and proposals to working conditions, and some interesting comments from leading professionals - today’s show is certainl...

BOOM! Headshot     Episode Two heralds the first guest of Season Seven (and indeed 2023!) and what a great visitor the chaps have beginning the roster of exciting people coming our way! Actor, photographer, tour guide and good friend and colleague to both Drew and Sam, Will Gillham, finds time in his busy and varied schedule to drop in for a chat with the boys.   Eagle-eyed YouTube viewers and pod...

Reunited and Resolutions     And just as if they never went away, Drew and Sam are back, hitting the podcast world with another instalment of Drewling Samantics. But this is not just any episode, no - this is the first episode of 2023, and also the first episode of Season Seven!   After six stunning seasons, Drewling Samantics is back, and determined to be bigger (well maybe not in Drew’s case!) a...