Persistent and Nasty

In today’s episode Elaine, and Misha chat with the sublime Claire Duffy, also known as C.S.Duffy. A scriptwriter and novelist. We discuss everything from periods, 90’s tv shows and finding your way no matter what path it takes. Oh, also lots of feminist rants. What more could you want. CLAIRE DUFFY/C.S. DUFFY C.S. Duffy wrote scripts for film and TV for over a decade, and when that made her so bit...

In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat with Scottish writer Cat Hepburn. We discuss Cat’s new book, Gen Z the power of friendships and so much more. A brilliant episode with a brilliant human. CAT HEPBURN Cat is an award-winning Scottish scriptwriter, spoken word artist, educator and so much more. She is a powerful and needed voice in this world. Cat’s passion is to explore feminist issues using...

In today’s episode Elaine chats with Scottish-Palestinian actor Amira Al Shanti. We discuss her road into the industry, the power of the arts. Being the daughter of refugees and much more. Another wonderful episode with an inspiring woman. AMIRA AL SHANTI Amira Al Shanti is an emerging singer-actor represented by Infinity Artists Management. Her most recent appearances include ensemble in the Rumi...

Hold onto your butts because it’s finally here, our epsiode with the Queen of Zero Fucks and of our Hearts, Sandy Thomson. Get your gasoline ready because this one will have the patriarchy looking for the exits. Follow Sandy on Twitter @Poorboy_Stories Follow her film production company on Twitter @SquadWalkFilms Website - http://www.poorboy.co.uk/sandy Sandy Thomson is a Writer / Director based i...

In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat with the wonderful Holly Shakara Carter. Actress, writer, artists and creator of the powerful piece Tryptic. We discuss everything from ovulation to who do we make our art for. Another fab episode with a fab human. SHAKARA CARTER Shakara Carter Shakara is an actress in training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, due to graduate in September 2021. Her f...

In today’s episode Elaine and Louise chat with the wonderful Holly Morgan. Holly hosts 2 podcasts of her own as well as creating and performing her own shows. We chat everything from this week’s news cycle, to the great woman who are labelled Divas to not taking you husband’s name. Another fab episode with a fab human. . HOLLY MORGAN Holly is a performer, comedy writer, feminist and host of Big Di...

In today’s episode the nasty gals speak with the incredible women who have stared the campaign for justice for those accused of Witchcraft in Scotland. Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi are so inspiring, and you can learn more about their campaign on the website below. We discuss the stories and the history of the Witchcraft trails in Scotland and the reclaiming of the word witch. Another powe...

In today’s episode the nasty gals speak with the incredible, awe inspiring, gorgeous Scottish actor Kate Dickie. We cover everything from what drew her to performing to Game of Thrones to imposter syndrome. A powerful episode with a wonderous humans who we are all even more in love with after this episode. KATE DICKIE Kate is a Scottish actor who trained at what is now known as Royal Conservatoire...

Today’s episode is with the inspiring, joyful Scottish writer Lorna King. We cover everything from writing for the first time to finding yourself to the gatekeepers. A glorious episode with a wonderful human. LORNA KING Lorna is a Ghanaian-Scottish woman with a flair for writing and storytelling but was pushed back from getting into the creative industries due to the lack of proper representation....

In today’s episode Elaine, Louise and Misha catchup on what we have all been working on. Links for everything we discuss is below. Paisley Book Festival: https://paisleybookfest.com/ Twitter: @BookFest Podcast: She's Podcasting Twitter: @shespodcasting Twitter: @cuinnessential Instagram: @marycuinnofscots Twitter: @witchesofscotland Petition: Petition Website: Persistent and Nasty Instagram: @pers...

Today is a throwback. Galentine’s style. A little selection of the 3 of us chatting away. Enjoy and tell our friends how much they mean to you. Love The Nasty Gals PAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-women-in-film https://www.gofundme.com/f/bme-business-fund https://www.scottishtra...

In today’s episode Elaine and Louise chat with the utterly incredible Yassmin Abdel-Magied. Yassmin is a writer, social advocate and engineer from Brisbane Australia. Her latest book Listen Layla is available in Australia and New Zealand and we are eagerly awaiting the UK release date. We cover everything from dealing with lockdown to unconscious bias, to not enough to not all men. YASSMIN ABDLE-M...

Today’s episode is part 2 of our discussion with the amazing Emma Jayne Park, dancer and theatre maker and Rosie Priest artist and researcher. We discuss class, how we move forward, calling out those in power who need to make a change. It’s a long one but a goodie. EMMA JAYNE PARK Emma is a dancer, theatre maker, collaborator, facilitator, movement director, trainee intimacy coordinator, choreogra...

Today’s episode is a first. We have two guests, it’s also a part one of possibly 3 episodes as we chatted so much. We have Emma Jayne Park, dancer and theatre maker and Rosie Priest artist and researcher. We discuss the gatekeepers of our industry, our reaction to The Stage 100 list and many more. EMMA JAYNE PARK Emma is a dancer, theatre maker, collaborator, facilitator, movement director, traine...

Thrawn and Crabbit – It’s yours if ye grab it. CONTENT WARNING: We do discuss mental health, bullying and there is discussion round suicide. In today’s episode it’s all the Elaine and Misha chat with the incredible Len Pennie. Lennie is a poet, a linguist and is currently studying languages at St Andrews university. She is also an activist for mental health awareness as a sufferer herself she is p...

In the last episode of 2020 Elaine is flying solo for team Nasty. She is joined by Scottish Actress and fellow podcaster Scarlett Maltman. The talk all things industry, mental health, not changing your name when you marry and much more. It’s fun and Pimm’s filled episode. Scarlett Maltman Rachel is an award-winning Scottish actor, comedian and writer originally form Edinburgh. Rachel trained at Ro...

In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat with Scottish Actress Natalie Clark about her new Christmas film, Lost at Christmas. We also discuss gaming, anxiety, working and the not working as a performer. Our favourite Christmas films and songs. Natalie is an absolute gem, and we know you will love this episode. Natalie Clark Natalie Clark is a Glasgow based actress with many years of experience in...

In today’s episode the Nasty Gals are joined by the incredible Rachel Jackson. Rachel a Scottish Actress, Comedian and Writer. This is the positivity we need at the end of 2020. Rachel’s love of the craft, belief in herself and others is infectious. She is a powerhouse and a force of nature that should be celebrated at every chance, Rachel Jackson Rachel is an award-winning Scottish actor, comedia...

In today’s episode it’s Elaine and Louise chatting Persistent and Nasty plans for the festive season. Lots of fun and a mention of our favourite Christmas movies and songs. Send us your favourite Xmas song for our Nasty Covid Chrimbo playlist. Website: Persistent and Nasty Instagram: @persistentandnasty Twitter: @persistentnasty PAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those w...

In today’s episode Elaine chats with Scottish film and television actress Kate Bracken. The discuss their first auditions for drama. School and how they wish they didn’t remember them. They cover everything from musical theatre references to why we as women don’t feel comfortable to ask for what we need when working. A great episode with a gorgeous human. Kate Bracken Kate is a Scottish actor hail...

In today’s episode The Nasty Gals meet The 98% Gals. Welcome to the most anticipated collab since bread and cheese. Elaine, Louise and Misha chat with the incredible Alexa Morden and Katie Elin-Salt. The creators and hosts of The 98% Podcast. It’s a fun filled riot and what a joy to chat to these amazing humans. No spoilers. Just sit back, relax, enjoy and as always Stat Nasty. Alexa Morden and Ka...

In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat with Intimacy Co-ordinator, Intimacy Director and Fight Choreographer Lizzy Talbot. This is a vital, important and informative episode about the way our industry is changing and how you should be expected to be treated and protected. Lizzy is lovely and one of the most calming influences we have be around in months. We are sure you will all feel encouraged...

It’s the bonus episode we promised. The Nasty Gals chatting all things Halloween. That’s right witches we have a spooky show for you today. We cover everything form ghost experiences, 80’s slasher movies, true crime and The Craft. It’s a riot of fun form start to finish. Happy Halloween. PAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love....

In today’s episode it's the full Nasty coven giving you gothic horror vibes and all things Halloween. That’s right witches we have a spooky show for you today. We cover everything from Harry Potter to Blair Witch Project to flavoured Gin. It’s a riot of fun from start to finish. Look out for a bonus episode tomorrow on actual Halloween to accompany you if you are out Trick-or-Treating... or as we...

In today’s episode it’s all the Nasty Gals chatting to the awe-inspiring Director Debbie Hannan. We cover everything the lovely aesthetic of her Livingroom to dismantling white supremacy. To say it’s varied is an understatement. Elaine, Louise and Misha are completely in love with Debbie and everything she stands for and they know by the end of this episode you will feel the same. Debbie Hannan De...