Anatomy of an Agency

After captaining the Great British wheelchair rugby team at London 2012, Steve Brown is now one of the most recognisable faces on British television. As a presenter for Countryfile, The One Show and Escape to the Country amongst others, Steve is the perfect person to speak to about how to make it in the TV industry.

With almost 20 years experience in the adventure and nature documentary filmmaking, Cat is the perfect person to advise anyone who wants to get into that industry. With Sir David Attenborough as her hero, Cat made it her mission to make a career of exploring the outdoors and encouraging others to do so too!

As the Formula 1 commentator for BBC Radio, Sky Sports and Drive to Survive; Harry Benjamin knows a thing or two about moving quickly! The same is true of his career, as he rose through the ranks to become one of the top motorsport broadcasters in the country before he was 30. In this episode he takes us behind the scenes of Formula 1 and provides excellent advice on how to be a self-starter in th...

After just finishing a successful run playing Olivia in "Twelfth Night" at Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London, Laura Hanna is the perfect person to take us behind the scenes of how to make it as an actor. From finding and applying to drama schools through to the difficulties of the actor lifestyle and finding the right agent, Laura gives us the shortcuts she wish she had known when she was star...

It's safe to say Neil Cole has had an eclectic career! As a stand-up comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a TV presenter across various disciplines and an actor on stage and screen, he brings with him a wealth of experience to this episode. From his early days on MTV and ITV, through to hosting the Formula 1 prize-giving ceremony, Neil gives us some invaluable advice from the lessons he's le...

Whether it's hiking the length of Madagascar, becoming the first person to walk the length of the Yangtze river, or meeting us for coffee in West London, Ash Dykes gives his all to everything! In this episode, the TV adventurer explains how he went from working in a fish and chip shop to making a living travelling the world in the most dangerous ways possible.

In this week's episode we are joined by model Cali White. Cali has more than a few Vogue front covers to her name, so is the perfect person to tell us what goes on behind the scenes in the fashion industry and how to become a model in the first place!

Linn Frost is Co-Global Chief Executive at Social Element, which means her expertise lie in how brands run advertising and social media campaigns. We got her on the podcast to give us insight into what brands are looking for when they are working with talent, and how you can make the most impact when working with them.

Being part of the talent industry almost certainly includes needing a presence on social media, so in this episode we are delighted to be joined by Anna Semens. Anna is a global data and insight leader so knows exactly what is required for you to take your social media presence to the next level, especially when it comes to reporting your data back to brands and precisely what they are looking for...

Handling your finances is a tough topic for anyone, but especially for people in the public eye. Work can be inconsistent and sports stars often reach their peak earning potential in their mid 30s! In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Cathryn Wright, MD of Sedulo accountancy firm. She specialises in accountancy for entertainers and sportspeople so was able to give us some great insight int...

In this week's episode we are joined by Adam Riback, Partner and Talent Manager at Echo Lake Entertainment. Adam's expertise is taking a writers idea and turning it into a Hollywood movie, which he explains step by step when we spoke to him in the last of our Los Angeles specials.

As a Professor of PR at the University of Southern California, Melanie Cherry knows all about personal brands. In this episode she speaks to us about how to make an impact on social media and how important a strategy is in order to make the most of your potential.

At 80 years of age, Mike Marcus is still going strong as the Chairman of Echo Lake Entertainment’s management division in Los Angeles. Before that he was President of MGM studios, and before that was President of the iconic MGM studios. In this episode, Mike takes us behind the scenes in Hollywood, including his time working as an agent for some of the biggest stars in cinema.

In an illustrious career writing hits for the likes of Cher, Little Mix, Amy Grant and Lindsay Lohan, Michelle Lewis is the perfect person to speak to about how the writing element of the music industry works. We caught up with her in Los Angeles to discuss how her writing process, as well as the challenges for music artists and songwriters in a streaming world.

Speaker's Corner is one of the leading Speaker Bureaus in the UK. As Managing Director, Nick Gold is responsible for the team that pairs up inspiring speakers with corporate clients big and small! In this episode he tells us exactly what you need to do to become a great speaker, in both the delivery of a talk but also the business relationships required behind the scenes.

After winning a gold medal in the junior Olympics for fencing, Quinn Crum became an acting agent in Hollywood! She joins us to talk all things acting, from how to get into the industry to her advice on landing a part as she takes us behind the scenes in Tinseltown.

This week we are joined once again by Heather Fisher in a Rugby World Cup special! In this episode Heather lets us know how to become an elite rugby player, as well as discussing tactics and team selection from her time in the England camp - which included winning the World Cup in 2014!

With over twenty years in the sports industry, Kate Miller is the perfect person to explain to us how atheletes create brand opportunities. She is currently the Chief Communications Officer at the England and Wales Cricket Board, and discusses what the ECB do to help their cricket stars.

In his time at Brentford, West Ham United, Southampton and now running his own business; Hugo Scheckter knows exactly how to work with professional footballers. As a player care professional, it's his job to make sure players are acclimatised and happy at their new clubs. In this episode, Hugo takes us behind the scenes of how some of the biggest sports stars in the world are treated and looked af...

George Bullard completed the world's longest unsupported polar journey, and was part of a two-man kayak that became the first to cross the North Atlantic from Greenland to Scotland. Perhaps his greatest achievenemnt, though, was making it to our podcast studio! In this episode, George explains how to start off in the adventure world as well as sharing some of the dramatic scenarios he has experien...

With over 25 years as a producer in sports broadcasting, Laurence Boyd is the perfect person to tell us what production companies and broadcasters look for when hiring their on-screen talent. As the Chief Content and Product Officer at the E1 Series - the world's first electric powerboat racing championship - Laurence is responsible for all their on-air talent, and gives us excellent insight into...

During an illustrious career in sport Mark Osikoya has gone from running Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympics, to being in charge of the NBA's European partnerships to now being the CEO of Commonwealth Games England, preparing Team England for Glasgow 2026. He speaks to us about the best ways athletes can get brand deals, what sponsors are looking for, and how to transition from bei...

During an extensive career in the sport industry, Michelle Webb has led on dozens of commercial agreements between athletes and brands. In her time at Octagon, Team GB and now as Vice President of NFL International, she has spearheaded and executed deals for and with talent. In this episode, she shares insights into this experience, including what brands are looking for in the ambassadors they wor...

In this episode, we welcome our first author to the podcast! Shahnaz Ahsan's first novel "Hashim & Family" was nominated for The Guardian's Not the Booker Prize, and her new book "The Jackfruit Chronicles" has just been released. She explains to us how she became an author after growing up in West Yorkshire in a British-Bangladeshi community, and how she navigated the world of literary agents...

It's the 1st birthday of Anatomy of an Agency, so to celebrate we've got a 2-part special with the creators of the hit TV comedy 'Taskmaster'! In this second part we are again joined by Series Director Andy Devonshire and Series Producer Andy Cartwright to discuss the secrets behind one of the UK's most successful comedy shows, how they created a format that now is used in 12 other territories, an...