The Things We Do: Podcast

Ryan and I chat Returning to Study, Using Psychology and Life Experiences to Improve a Performance, Personalities Who Are Actors or Actors Who Are Personalities, Underrated Actors, Storytelling and Originality Not Financially Viable, Listening to Your Collaborators, Problems with Cinematic Universes, Female Characters and Female Creatives, Pro’s and Con’s with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Irania...

Megan and I chat Don’t Judge a Book by it’s Cover, Melbourne vs Gold Coast, Sport Culture, Jordan Belfort, Acting, Being a Reserved Person, Embracing Your Weirdness, Not Getting Typecast, Working on Period Piece Movies, Embracing Stories in Movies, Actors Playing Themselves, Reflection On Your Own Performances, Criticism on Body Image and Body Weight of Female Actors, Objectification in Auditions,...

Warning: This episode covers topics that some listeners might find the content triggering or confronting. If you are seeking help please contact your local Helpline. Viv and I chat about Acting, Moving to Melbourne, Taking Opportunities, Sydney vs Melbourne and the Arts, Audition Experiences, Difficult Set Experiences, Free vs Paid Work, Approaching the Character, Ugly Roles, Women in Film, “You S...

Warning: This episode covers topics that some listeners might find the content triggering or confronting. If you are seeking help please contact Lifeline in Australia or your local Help Line. Chloe and I chat about Geography, History, Bundaberg, Tasting Weird Things, Human Condition, Voice Acting, Performing, Change in Life Direction, Lack of Motivation, Self Worth, Anxiety, Dealing with Your Prob...

Megan and I chat about Addiction to Caffeine, Working in Theatres, Arts Surviving During the Covid-19 Pandemic, “Get a Real Job?”, No Support for the Arts but a High Demand for Entertainment, Why Do People Watch Films?, How Do Indie Films Become Successful?, Hard Work and Making Connections, Asking for Favours or Help with Projects, Introverts Vs Extraverts, Finding Your Character Zone, Attention...

Kirsty and I chat about Growing Up in South Africa, PhD Life, Culture Shock, Australian Cultural Prejudice, Generalisation, Harming People’s Reputation, Poverty and Safety in South Africa, Self Defence, Assumptions in Others, Falling in Love and Out of Love with Performing, Bullying, Mad Max, Celebrity Crushes, Fetishising Modelling, Being a Goof, Taking People at Face Value, Awkward Flirting, Bad...

Warning: This episode covers topics such as Self Harm and Suicide. Some listeners might find the content triggering or confronting. If you are seeking help please contact Lifeline in Australia or your local Help Line. Sophie and I chat about Acting, Producing, Film Making, Assumptions in the Workplace, Work/Life Balance, Is This The Right Job For Me?, Making Connections, Pushing Yourself Regardles...

Warning: This episode covers topics such as Self Harm and Suicide. Some listeners might find the content triggering or confronting. If you are seeking help please contact Lifeline in Australia or your local Help Line. Alana and I chat Acting, Writing, Stand Up, Nerves in Performing, Balancing Worth and Self Care, Self Forgiveness, Researching Roles, Respecting Personal Life and Work Life, Supporti...

Sarah and I chat Growing Up in Germany, Bilingual, Diversity in Casting, Finding Direction After a Injury, Feeling Like Your Cup Is Full, Gender Roles, Career Goals, Plan B’s, Your Inner Child, Going to a Catholic School, Differences in Growing Up, LGBTQIA+ Experiences, A World Without Labels, Talking About Sex in a Safe Space, Being in Lockdown with your Partner, Covid Impact in Australia (In May...

Rupert and I chat The Pressures of Creating Short Films, Diversity in Performances Choices and Characters, Types of Creatives, Having Your Personality Injected Into Your Work, Teamwork, Measuring The Input and Output, Covid - 19 Projects and Self Reflection, The Hustle and Bustle, The Struggling Artist in Sydney, “ Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales ”, Filming in Australia (But Not S...

Stef and I chat Imaginary Friends, Growing Up in Port Macquarie, Being an Introvert in Life, Assumptions, Differences in Cultures, Fitting into the Western Society Mould, Covid Controversy, Government Flaws, Being Aware of One's Own Self, Views on Relationships, “No” Means “No”, Dreams Roles, Motion Capture, Voice Acting, Doing Proper Character Acting, Enjoying Life in the Moment and Not Through S...

Lize and I chat Growing Up in Brisbane, Not Fitting In, Non Gender Conformity, Pronouns and How We Identify, Forced Gender Roles Growing Up, Queer Characters in Movies and TV Shows, Casting Queer Actors in Queer Roles, The Divide in the Queer Community, Being Misgendered in the Workplace, How Complimentary is the English Language?, Having Someone Vocally Be Your Ally, and Getting Equal Rights in S...

Naomi and I chat Acting, Motivations for Art, Being a Critic, Art Providing a Service to Society, The Power of Lyricists, Having Hobbies Outside of your Work, Putting Success on a Pedestal, Long Term Goals and Short Term Goals, Motivation vs Drive, Keeping a Clean Bedroom Space, Separating Vocation and Careers, and the Early Days of the Internet

Claudia and I chat being a 2nd Assistant Camera Operator, Working Long and Difficult Hours, Working in Different Technical Roles, People Taking Things On Set Personally, Less is More, Combing Jobs, Admitting You’re Wrong or You Don’t Understand Something, Ticking Boxes, “White Australians”, “The Boys Club”, Having Friends Inside and Outside the Industry, and Disconnect Between Home Life and Work L...

Erin and I chat Acting, Working for Musical Theatre for 15 Years, Covid-19 Life in Australia (In April 2021), Abusing the System, Running Your Own Business, Closing the Chapter, The Ability to Say ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ to Opportunities, Finding Your Tribe, Appreciating and Supporting Your Friends, “Sweet Dreams” and Creating “Alice” through Collaboration, Never Be Afraid to Ask Questions, Being a Flexibl...

Britt and I chat Acting, Writing, Living in Canada, Opportunities Overseas, Viva La Dirt League, Just Ask, Sh*t That Scares Us Podcast, ADD and ADHD, Positive Influences, Mental Health, Assumptions on Women, Returning to New Zealand, The Future and Covid-19 Life Reflection

Ella and I chat Acting, Moving to Los Angeles, What People See on Social Media vs What’s Reality, Working your way up the Ladder, Australian Sets vs American Sets, Being Nervous on Set, Trust in your Co-Creators, Mental Health, Sexism on Set, Constantly Proving Your Worth, Being Your Weird Wonderful Self, Detecting Bullshit in the Industry, Writing Music, Creative Outlet, Working Back in Australia...

Alexandra and I chat Producing, Acting, Learning from Experience and Exposure, Experiences on Set Life and Going on Set, Curiosity on How Other Departments Function, Creativity in Covid 19 Times, Grimloch - A Radio Play Series, Coming Out, Separating the Divine from the Religious Structure of Humanity, and Self Perspective and Discovery

Esther and I chat Design, Film Making, Good Work Ethics, Comparing Oneself to Others, Self Care, Emotional Burnout, Slice of Personalities, Assuming or Assumptions, Flexible Time Management, Good Chemistry with Co-Workers, Unpaid Work Values, and Being a Woman in the Art Department

Bryarly and I chat Voice Acting, Best Set Experiences, Differences in Your Thoughts Over Time, Grounding, Accents, Comedy, Bad Luck, Mental Health, Medication, and Morbid Stories

Robin and I chat Character Acting, Community Theatre, Classic Movies, Bad Working Experiences, The Love for Villains, Fan Community, Working with Post Production Crew and Working with Difficult People

Steph and I chat Gaming, Multi-User Dungeons, Wanting to be Liked, Escapism, Social Acceptance on Gaming, Twitch Streaming, Studying a Performance Degree, Good Game, screenPLAY, Viewer Feedback, Being a “Female” Gamer, Diverse Voices in Creative Decisions, Gender Equality, Freelancing, Working in the Video Game Industry, Back Pocket, Pixel Raiders, Films based on Video Games, and Being Your True S...

"In this episode, Lexie and Marty cover a wide range of topics, including high school experiences, acting, modelling, and creative writing. They delve into finance and the stock market, as well as the assumptions people make, Year 9 drama, and spreading rumours. The conversation explores relationships with teachers, reflecting on performances, and growing up with the pressures of social media. The...

"In this episode, Peter and Marty explore the nuances of acting and voice acting, diving deep into whether art is ever truly finished and the value of time. They share a heartfelt discussion about checking in on friends, men’s struggles with emotional support, and the importance of self-care. The conversation also touches on creating thought-provoking stories, Neil Gaiman’s influence, injecting pe...

"In this episode, Shannon and Marty dive into a thought-provoking conversation about nerd culture, cancel culture, and the influence of toxic celebrities. They also explore male toxic culture, failed attempts, and the importance of determination. Together, they reflect on what 'making it' truly means, offering a candid and inspiring discussion." Shannon Browning – Instagram: @shannstudios Episode...