Headstrong

This week I was joined by actor Freddie Thorp. Freddie has recently been seen in Netflix's 'Fate: The Winx Saga'. With a number of other top credits to his name, Freddie is climbing to the top of the industry. We chatted about his approach to auditions, his preparation for acting as well as comparing yourself to other actors. Notably we turned to talking about addiction and his close experience wi...

With credits to her name including 'The World is Not Enough', 'Wild Things' & 'The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills', Denise Richards is at the top of the film and TV industry. We sat down to chat about her career, with particular attention on her time on the Bond film set. We also chatted about spending time away from her kids, and how important it has been to put her kids first in all her d...

Heidi N Closet is one of the most adored drag queen's from hit TV show Ru Paul's Drag Race . However, to rise to the top of such a world, Heidi has gone through a plethora of experiences, both amazingly high and devastatingly low. Notably, Heidi was bullied at school, and used drag as a form of expression. This episode is sponsored by sexual health brand Pasante. Support this show http://supporter...

This week I am joined by British actor and charity founder Sarah Parish. Sarah has had an incredible career to date and you will most definitely recognise her face on your screens with credits including 'W1A', 'Bancroft' and 'Trollied' to name a few. We chatted about Sarah's introduction to the industry, and her anxieties surrounding auditions. In addition to her career, Sarah is the co-founder of...

Tyler West has a new TV show out on BBCThree called 'Flat Out Fabulous' - go check it out! On this episode of Headstrong, we sat down to have a chat about Tyler's life. Notably, the difficulties growing up, and a life-changing event that really put his life, career and choices into perspective. This episode is sponsored by Millions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast ....

Not seen 'It's a Sin' yet? You are missing out! I am joined by actor Nathaniel Curtis who plays Ash in the hit TV show on Channel 4. The show captures the magnificent highs and devastating lows of a unique friendship in the 80s during the AIDs and HIV crisis in London. We chatted about the show, his audition process, anxieties on the show including his first sex scene with Olly Alexander and what...

This bonus episode is with Married At First Sight Star Jessika Power. Jessika is a great individual, and is being portrayed as a villain in the media and on the show. Arguably, this might be true due to the edit of the show. I chatted to Jess about her audition process for the show, the whirlwind experience and the legitimacy of the relationships, as well as the trolling and bullying she has exper...

Blake Harrison is my next wonderful guest. Made famous for his portrayal of Neil in 'The Inbetweeners', Blake has seen some wonderful success as an actor. From 'Dad's Army' to 'World on Fire', Blake has become a versatile actor at the top of the industry. In our discussion we engaged about Blake's children and homeschooling, his initial struggle on 'The Inbetweeners' when first cast as Neil as wel...

Romesh Ranganathan is my next guest on season 4. Made famous for his career as a comedian, Romesh’s journey to the top of the industry has come with its own difficulties. Working for an airline catering company, Romesh was struggling with his job and the reality faced as an adult. He was given a life-line to become a teacher, which Is ultimately where he learnt his performance skills. Romesh is a...

Dominic Andersen had a list of theatre and TV credits to his name. Growing up, though, Dominic was hopping from school to school and subsequently struggled to fit into a certain group. Dominic's passion for music and acting led him to a career in the creative industries firmly embedding himself where he should be. Dominic is currently playing the lead role in 'Glow&Darkness'. Support this show...

I am joined by actor Celine Buckens on this weeks episode. Made famous for her role of Emilie in War Horse, Celine has some fantastic credits to her name. From Free Rein to Warrior, Celine can be seen on multiple streaming platforms. We had an engaging conversation about her time on these jobs, the challenges of balancing University and acting, as well as what she does in her time off. This episod...

Australian born Steven McRae is a Principal Dancer at the Royal Ballet, London. Steven's path to success has taken him out of Sydney following his childhood passion of dance and ballet. At the age of 17, after winning a competition in Switzerland, Steven was offered a life changing opportunity: a scholarship at the Royal Ballet School in London. With a suitcase to his name, Steven arrived in Londo...

Season 4, Episode 1: Jane Seymour. TV and film credits include: 'The Kominsky Method', 'Live and Let Die', 'Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman', 'Wedding Crashers', 'The War With Grandpa'.On this first episode of Headstrong, Jane sat down with Louis Strong to talk about her career in depth, and what it takes to stay at the top of the film, TV and theatre industry for such a long period of time. Topics of di...

A friend for over 10 years, Jonah Hauer-King is rising to the top of the film industry. Cast as Prince Eric in Disney's live action remake of 'The Little Mermaid', Jonah has worked with some of the best in the industry and it doesn't look to stop any time soon. But to get to where Jonah is now, he has had to endure rejection on countless occasions with many an audition and self-tape. He has used a...

A friend for over 10 years, Jonah Hauer-King is rising to the top of the film industry. Cast as Prince Eric in Disney's live action remake of 'The Little Mermaid', Jonah has worked with some of the best in the industry and it doesn't look to stop any time soon. But to get to where Jonah is now, he has had to endure rejection on countless occasions with many an audition and self-tape. He has used a...

I have been a massive fan, follower and supporter of Ben for some time. Ben, aka the Naked Professor, is a motivational speaker and mindset coach. Ben's work sees him stripping the masks of masculinity and mental health. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have been a massive fan, follower and supporter of Ben for some time. Ben, aka the Naked Professor, is a motivational speaker and mindset coach. Ben's work sees him stripping the masks of masculinity and mental health. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Wade Williams joins me for Episode 4 this season. Wade was made famous by the hit Fox TV show Prison Break. Taking on the role of Correctional Officer Brad Bellick, Wade has always played the bad guy. But in my conversation, we learn of Wade's tender side, and his adoration for music and how it has always been a constant in his life. He reflects on the 'attitude of gratitude', which is so fu...

Actor Wade Williams joins me for Episode 4 this season. Wade was made famous by the hit Fox TV show Prison Break. Taking on the role of Correctional Officer Brad Bellick, Wade has always played the bad guy. But in my conversation, we learn of Wade's tender side, and his adoration for music and how it has always been a constant in his life. He reflects on the 'attitude of gratitude', which is so fu...

On this week of Headstrong, I was joined by Basma Khalifa. Basma is a writer, director, film maker and fashion stylist who was born in Saudi Arabia. Basma has lived in many places, including New York, Ireland and now London, however the BBC sent her to her birth country to make a documentary about life in the 21st Century in Saudi Arabia. Basma and I talked about this documentary, as well as the B...

On this week of Headstrong, I was joined by Basma Khalifa. Basma is a writer, director, film maker and fashion stylist who was born in Saudi Arabia. Basma has lived in many places, including New York, Ireland and now London, however the BBC sent her to her birth country to make a documentary about life in the 21st Century in Saudi Arabia. Basma and I talked about this documentary, as well as the B...

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 with Bob the Drag Queen. This Season is all about Creatives. Bob is a comedian and Drag legend having won Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 8. We had an engaging conversation about Bob's upbringing, journey to stardom and we try a few different accents too. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 with Bob the Drag Queen. This Season is all about Creatives. Bob is a comedian and Drag legend having won Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 8. We had an engaging conversation about Bob's upbringing, journey to stardom and we try a few different accents too. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Welcome to Season 3 of Headstrong: Creatives in Conversation. This series I talk to a variety of creatives who have had an unpredictable and unstable start to 2020, yet have made success from their endeavours. On this first episode of the new series, I talk to YouTuber and Magician Archie Manners. We talked about growing up, his potential autobiography (with a lot of blank pages) and his pranks on...

Welcome to Season 3 of Headstrong: Creatives in Conversation. This series I talk to a variety of creatives who have had an unpredictable and unstable start to 2020, yet have made success from their endeavours. On this first episode of the new series, I talk to YouTuber and Magician Archie Manners. We talked about growing up, his potential autobiography (with a lot of blank pages) and his pranks on...