Drewling Samantics

Suitcases, Sat-Nav’s and Scripts      It is a time of change and movement for Drew and Sam, and this week’s episode of Drewling Samantics certainly reflects the unpredictable, challenging and exciting world of working away from home. With Sam having finished his stint of touring in Norfolk, and Drew entering his third week of rehearsals in Coventry, it seems a great time for them to compare notes...

Cleesed To Meet You      Another week, another welcome, and this time out both Drew and Sam are on unfamiliar territory as they are in the middle of touring, and as a result recording from their respective ‘digs’. They would obviously never pass up the opportunity to release a new episode, but this week it’s especially so as they’d hate to miss out on introducing everyone to their latest guest, th...

ONE      An enigmatic and mysterious title to the Drewling Samantics episode this week, but actually easily explained as it is in fact one year since their first show went live and Drew and Sam thrust themselves upon an unsuspecting podcast world!    Everyone knows a great deal has happened across the globe during that time, as it indeed has for our hosts, but especially for the entertainment indu...

Frighteningly Good    The boys are back again and giving us a treat with not one but two guests who are ready to help them and the Drewling Samantics faithful explore another area of the industry. Yes for the first time this season Drew and Sam are visited by another dynamic duo, in the shape of Kirsty and Jason from Silent Studios, who have a passion for film and horror and are particularly skill...

An "L" of a Show      2022 is full of milestones for the Drewling Samantics chaps, and this week is no different as their episode count reaches number fifty - “L” in Roman numerals… see what they did there?! Not only are they reflecting proudly on getting this far, but they also have a few other things to celebrate with good news arriving for each of them in the past few days.  Along wit...

A Lasting Impression      As often as they can the Drewling Samantics boys try and invite as many interesting and entertaining guests as possible to join them on the show , but this week even they are surprised when a collection of very high calibre visitors all turn up at once! Somehow in this episode they manage to squeeze in Billy Connolly, Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Donald Duck, Del Boy, and...

Child’s Play    The boys get philosophical, practical and theoretical in this episode, with a conversation around working in theatre for children and young adults. Often misunderstood, ignored or under-appreciated, the many areas of theatre and live entertainment, and equally education-based performance work, that are designed specifically with younger people in mind, are industry elements that bo...

Riding High    Season Four has barely begun and already Drew and Sam are welcoming their first guest! Yes, today the chaps are joined by the fabulous Jamie Riding - a young actor with a great future and a fresh presence in the industry. As a performer Jamie has his eyes fondly on the past, and specialises in the traditions of two not totally unrelated theatrical disciplines.  When he’s not delight...

Moving 4ward    Full of good vibes following a successful and very enjoyable Pantomime season, Christmas and New Year, and despite the Unwelcome Guest’s recent resurgence (albeit in a slightly new guise), Drew and Sam are back with the first episode of Drewling Samantics Season Four.  Yes today the boys enjoy a well earned catch up - over a beer or two naturally - and discuss the forthcoming guest...

Season Three - Best of Drew & Sam    For the final episode of Season Three (seriously, where did the time go?!) Drew and Sam are seizing the chance to choose some of their favourite moments and highlights from the last few months.  The boys have hugely enjoyed the past fifteen weeks, taking us on trips down memory lane - which is quite a long lane in Drew’s case - and through their adventures...

Season Three - Best of Guests    Today’s episode is a self confessed favourite of both the Drewling Samantics chaps as they take a look back at the guests they have had the pleasure and honour of welcoming to the show over the course of the last season.  Yes, over the past three months or so the boys certainly have been blessed, with entertaining visits from numerous seasoned professionals who ply...

Diary of a Dame & Villainous Views    Have you guessed what this episode is about? Oh no you haven’t! Yes Drew and Sam have departed Drewling Samantics HQ and fully entered Pantoland, the seasonal world of fun and family entertainment steeped in history and tradition and loved by all those that work in it.  Have no fear though, the chaps have not deserted their podcast audience, far from it in...

TIEing Things Together    It is often said that children learn better when enjoying themselves, which is probably why theatre is such a wonderful medium through which to reach young inquiring minds. And this week’s Drewling Samantics guest couldn’t agree more!  Today Drew and Sam are visited by talented and dedicated actor, director and producer Callan Durrant. Primarily working in the world of Th...

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer    With Drew approaching his first week of pantomime rehearsals, and Sam fully immersed having spent his first week in the rehearsal room already, it’s “behind” and ahead for the Drewling Samantics boys now the busy season of panto has begun. The next few weeks bring with them long days of preparation and rehearsal, a demanding performance schedule with two or three sh...

Life’s A Drag    Another superb guest joins the Drewling Samantics chaps this week, and it is safe to say his life is far from tedious or boring. Yes, in today’s show Drew and Sam welcome Paddy Stewart AKA Foxy de Silva - drag artiste, club owner, performer and big personality.  The art of drag has seen exponential growth in recent years, with interest and popularity exploding due to hugely succes...

It’s Been Lovely Working With You    Friendship is one of the most important things in life. Friends share good times and bad times, they can be fleeting or lifelong and always have an influence, but either at work, or outside of it, friends certainly make our lives better.    In today’s show Drew and Sam chew over the subject of relationships inside and outside of the industry, how they can be re...

Not Just a Pretty Face    This week the Drewling Samantics chaps welcome the immensely talented Rebecca Grace to the show. A makeup artist, wig stylist and hair specialist, she represents one of the unsung but vital cogs in the entertainment machine, and, due to being highly trained and highly skilled, is certainly in great demand.  Rebecca has deployed her talents in many branches of the industry...

‘Tis the Season to Make Lolly…    With Christmas around the corner Pantomime season is well and truly beckoning. Both the boys are heading off soon to temporarily relocate for a very busy remainder of the year, and that is what has sparked the topic of conversation this week on Drewling Samantics, as Drew and Sam discuss how their industry has interesting peaks and troughs that are driven by the t...

Stairway to Heaven    The best theatrical productions are often inspired by real life occurrences, and this week’s guests Anthony Merryweather and Emma Woodhouse have an incredible true tale to tell in their brand new musical, ‘The Truth Stops Here’. The tragic story certainly isn’t common knowledge, but along with the third member of the production team Nick Paterson, Anthony and Emma have create...

Breaking Barriers & Building Bonds    Well it’s taken thirty-five episodes but finally Drew and Sam are tackling a sensible topic! It’s an element of the industry that has a more serious note and is certainly of much importance - but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean this episode is boring - not by a long stretch!  Everybody involved in the world of performance knows just how powerful a medium th...

How’s work? It’s All Gravy!    Episode four has arrived, meaning another chance for Drew and Sam to welcome a guest and explore the many sides of the entertainment world. This week the boys are joined by the enormously talented and extremely many-sided Joel Hicks, who discusses just how he juggles the skills and passions that fill his life.  As a model he is permanently in demand and enormously bu...

What Goes Up Doesn’t Always Come Down    Another week, another episode and this time out Drew and Sam are sticking to their promise of giving us more insight into what goes on behind the scenes when they’re out working. Yes in today’s show the chaps help us experience the before, during, and after of an immersive dinner theatre performance, and just how a show is delivered in an unfamiliar space a...

Standing Up For Yourself    Two weeks into the new season and already Drew and Sam are joined by a brilliant guest!  Yes in today’s show the chaps have the pleasurable company of actor, writer and comedian Joz Norris. Having appeared on both stage and screen, Joz has a wealth of knowledge and experience (not to mention a fair few awards and nominations), and in this episode he gives an incredibly...

New Thoughts & National Treasures    After a brief period away from their microphones, Drew and Sam are back, ready and raring to go with a great new season! Full of inspiration and bursting with enthusiasm they step out from the shadow of the past months and crack on with a bright start to their next podcast adventure.  A couple of theatrical outings and visits have kept the boys in touch dur...

Season Two - Best of Drew & Sam    So that really is it. After this episode there is no more. Well of Season Two anyway! But don’t worry, as before the sad ending, there’s a whole load of fun to be had as we’re treated to the best bits of all this season’s episodes!  From dreams and aspirations to stories and advice, and from Drew ranting to Sam in his happy place, the boys have (at times quit...