Drewling Samantics

Theatrical Therapy     The famous phrase tells us “laughter is the best medicine”, and it is equally true that theatre and entertainment can help in many ways when it come to improving the lives of those who need an extra bit of positivity, or are suffering in some way.   Drew and Sam’s second guest of Season Six is David Bain - a man deeply involved in and passionate about theatre, bringing the h...

Don’t Speak Too Soon     Silence is not really all that useful when it comes to podcasting, but in this episode of Drewling Samantics there are certain things Drew and Sam have to remain tight-lipped about. They aren’t being deliberately awkward, no they are simply following orders, or more specifically sticking to an agreement, but with a promise to reveal more later, the good news is the future...

Master of Mirth     For the first guest of Season Six Drew and Sam are lucky enough to be joined by the very gifted and incredibly funny Callum Donnelly. A quick glance at his credentials proves he is more than qualified to talk comedy, and he’s even a familiar face to long-time Drewling Samantics fans, having appeared briefly on the special pantomime episode in Season Three.   With a Masters in c...

Thoroughly Refreshed     So they are back, after a short break to recharge the podcast batteries Drew and Sam return with a brand new season, and, if the boys are to be believed, it promises to be a changed and freshened one!   Along with the familiar chat, the entertaining on location segments, the multitude of highly talented guests, and all the much loved content that continues to make Drewling...

Season Five – Best of Drew & Sam     So now they’ve finally reached the last episode of Season Five, it’s time for Drew and Sam to bow out with a compilation of their favourite moments and stories from the last fifteen weeks.   This season has seen them out and about and on the road, visiting new places and old haunts,  recording in studios, on sofas, and of course in Sam’s flat too, and all t...

Season Five – Best of Guests     Well what a fantastic season Drew and Sam have had, and that is due in no small part to the brilliant visitors they have been given the pleasure of welcoming to the show. In today’s special highlights episode they thank all their amazing Season Five guests - Gemma Fincher, Georgia Harris, Andrew Dobell, Sam Quested, James Hall and Harry Boyd, by selecting and reliv...

Keep Calm and Overcome     Sometimes in life unexpected situations crop up that need a bit of lateral or creative thinking, and, no matter how carefully planned they are, this is often true in theatrical productions too.   For their last episode together in Season Five (before the always enjoyable “Best Of” highlights shows), Drew and Sam share stories from when they and their fellow performers ha...

It’s All Gone Wrong     No need to panic podcast fans, today’s episode title is not an indication of the current state of affairs at Drewling Samantics studios, actually it relates to the latest brilliant guest that Drew and Sam are welcoming to the show, and in fact, they couldn’t be in better hands!   Harry Boyd is a talented and versatile actor and musician who is currently touring with the eno...

Not So Secret     Whether you are trying to sell your house, securing a better wage for your next Premier League move, or relying on MI6 to protect you from the latest international super-villain, agents are very important in many different sectors of work and life. And that is particularly true when it comes to being a performer as our podcasting duo are only too aware. Yes this week Drew and Sam...

Music Hall     It is well established that Drew and Sam both thoroughly enjoy their work, and this week they are joined by a guest who quite clearly shares their feelings. Yes the Drewling Samantics chaps’ latest visitor is James Hall, an enormously talented young man who epitomises the phrase ‘follow your dreams’, as even as a child he knew deep down what he wanted to be and to do with his life....

Hear Ye, Hear Ye     The weekend has arrived and once again we are rewarded with more industry musings from our boys at Drewling Samantics. This week’s episode sees Drew and Sam discussing the challenges of promoting new productions and upcoming work, and the equally important task of “selling” themselves. Following on from their wonderful guest last week, the brilliant Sam Quested, and his insigh...

Re-Quested     Only last week the Drewling Samantics boys were talking about taking on different roles, and to reinforce how that isn’t necessarily something that uncommon in their industry, this week the chaps have another brilliant guest with them who certainly backs that idea up!    Sam Quested is general manager of DLAP - one of the country’s young and hungry production companies, and with awa...

The Spice of Life     Despite the title of this week’s episode suggesting the Drewling Samantics pair may have taken up cooking, in reality they are sticking to what they do best and discussing the joys of working in the entertainment world. And the recipe for today’s show does include a few top notch ingredients...   The main topic of deliberation is about approaching differing roles - the challe...

Heroes and Whodunnits      This week Drew and Sam are in the land of fantasy, as the Drewling Samantics HQ is visited (albeit virtually) by another talented creative – apocalyptic adventure, magical thriller, and detective mystery fiction writer and photographer, Andrew Dobell.    Andrew is a prolific author, particularly in the world of urban fantasy, with not only an extensive library of written...

It’s Not Always Plain Sailing     Drew and Sam return once again, and this week they’re treating us to an episode with a few twists and turns, a couple of surprises, and the aftermath of some serious miles travelled! Having had the pleasure of working together again in person (albeit for only one night), the boys had such a brilliant time that they seize the opportunity to share their adventures w...

Hatching a Golden Idea     The fourth episode of this season is upon us, and the Drewling Samantics chaps are treating us lucky listeners to yet another superb guest! This week Drew and Sam are joined by the wonderful Georgia Harris, a brilliant young lady who is no stranger to one of the boys in particular...   Georgia is Drew’s cousin - but more importantly is a director, and the artistic direct...

Hocus Pocus, Blokes in Focus      Another eventful week has passed for the gents of Drewling Samantics, with both Drew and Sam having spent time out and about. The shorter half of our dynamic duo attended a premiere of his latest film at a rather grand and secretive location - and that’s secretive in more ways than one; while the lankier member of the team spent a very creative weekend at a photog...

Perfectly Opinionated      Drewling Samantics has already reached its second episode of Season Five, and with that comes the first guest to be welcomed by the boys. Maintaining their promise to bring industry experts from many disciplines, this week Drew and Sam are joined by the wonderful Gemma Fincher - a theatre reviewer and the founder of Dress Circle Antics, a fantastic website full of review...

Feeling Firsty      Drewling Samantics is back! Season Five has arrived and Drew and Sam are incredibly excited for what is to come over the next few months.    But, before launching headlong into the new season proper, the boys take the opportunity to look at what exactly the future does hold, and with the promise of more recordings from “on the road” at events, outings and shows, and of course t...

Season Four - Best of Drew & Sam       A look back over Season Four shows just how many different subjects and topics Drew and Sam have discussed, and the interesting and varied points and opinions they have raised. And while that sounds very serious, and the Drewling Samantics duo have certainly had some serious conversations, they’ve also addressed the bizarre and weird, with a whole multitu...

Season Four - Best of Guests      Season Four of Drewling Samantics has proved to be a fascinating journey in many ways. Both Drew and Sam spent an extended period of time away from home, performing in Coventry and touring Norfolk respectively, but as it is said ‘variety is the spice of life’, and the boys certainly have had a spicy variety of guests “visiting” their different locations. And the v...

And The Winner Is…?     It’s awards season! With the BAFTAs, the Grammys, and the Oscars all handed out, the Oliviers being awarded this evening, and the Tonys happening later in the year, these, and a few other big ceremonies, all give their judgments on the entertainment highs (and sometimes lows) of the preceding twelve months.     Not to be outdone, in this episode of Drewling Samantics the bo...

Three Men and A Baby     As always when it comes to guests, the Drewling Samantics chaps try to bring you the best, and Drew and Sam’s visitor this week is certainly a cracker! Comedian, actor, presenter, writer, cat-lover, father, football enthusiast and fellow podcaster, is there nothing the brilliant Dave Bibby can’t do?! Well you’re sure to find out as he joins the boys for a good old chat, a...

Success is but a Whisker Away      No, Drewling Samantics hasn’t taken on a new look, but this week Drew and Sam are chatting about how performers often need to go the extra mile, and sometimes even substantially change things up, when taking on a new character.    Getting into a role can require adding a few extra touches to complete the look, or other adjustments to suit the direct casting stipu...

House Music      With Sam back in his studio and Drew enjoying rehearsals in Coventry, you might think everything is normal at Drewling Samantics, but this is not just any episode - no it’s time for another brilliant guest to grace the show!    This week Drew and Sam are visited by the charming and charismatic Charlie Freeman. Musician, singer, songwriter, sometimes actor and filmmaker, he is a tr...