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In this week’s bonus episode we are joined by Zoë Bullock and Louise Oliver who are currently performing their show Gracie and the Start of the End of the World (Again) at the Assembly Roxy Outside.    They chatted to us about everything from:   What makes a good collaboration. How there show came about.  Their earliest creative influences.  Jelly Fish Facts. Mental health and much more. Links: Gr...

🎙️ New Episode: Behind-the-Scenes at the Edinburgh Fringe! 🎙️ Join us this week as we sit down with award-winning writer and performer Tom Greaves. Tom is currently performing his show "Fudgy" at the Assembly Roxy, and we caught up with him in the vibrant Assembly Gardens. In this episode Tom chatted to us about: The inspiration behind "Fudgy" His training at École Philippe Gaulier His early caree...

In Episode 144, we are joined by the hilarious Simon Hennessy, a comedian and content creator. Having created iconic viral characters like Remy and Adam from Bumble, Simon has become an internet sensation and is about to take his show, ‘Notice Box,’ to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.    Simon shared his insights on:  - How he got into creating comedy characters online.  - His upcoming show ‘Notice...

This week, we are joined by Lotte Pearl (Actor & Musician), who is about to debut their new show, 'The Emu War: A New Musical,' at the Edinburgh Fringe.   We chatted about everything from: - The process of composing a new musical. - How to take a show to the Edinburgh Fringe. - Dealing with setbacks. - Lotte’s journey into acting and songwriting. - Being a student in the current creative clima...

In Episode 142, we are joined by Tony Voller (writer) and returning guest Craig Barclay (actor), who are both preparing to take their show "Addict" to the Edinburgh Fringe next month. They spoke to us about: How they met and how their show "Addict" came to be. The moment Tony left a 30-year corporate career to pursue writing. How Craig felt making his TV debut on BBC's "Shetland". Social media and...

In Episode 141, we are joined by vastly experienced editor and director Vito Milazzo. Vito’s recent directing work includes ‘Playing The Game’ (BBC), and he’s edited a wide range of shows, including ‘Frankie Boyle’s New World Order,’ ‘Celebs Go Dating,’ and ‘Short Stuff.’ Vito chatted with us about everything from: What caused the crisis in TV and Film. His pathway to becoming an editor and direct...

In Episode 140, we are joined by the talented up-and-coming writer Katie Sayer, whose writing credits for TV and radio include The Skewer, Dead Ringers, The Now Show, The Naked Week, and One Person Found This Helpful. Katie is about to take her new play, Love’s a Beach, to the Edinburgh Fringe. Katie chatted with us about everything from: Writing for TV and radio. Her biggest influences. How Love’...

In Episode 139, Jamie is joined for a fascinating chat by Actor and Singer Jake Roche, formerly of the chart-topping band ‘Rixton’. Jake is about to take his debut show ‘Neporrhoids’ to the Edinburgh Fringe, which looks to delve into the ‘meteoric rise and devastating fall’ of his time in music. He talks to us about everything from: How ‘Neporrhoids’ came about and what people can expect from it....

In Episode 138 Jamie is joined by acclaimed Irish actor Jessica Regan for a fascinating chat. Having been in a number of series & national theatre shows including Doctors, Nowhere Fast, Eastenders & Peep show Jessica is taking her debut show "16 Postcodes" to the Edinburgh Fringe. We chatted about everything from: • Forging a career in acting. • How to be a good public speaker. • Irish ide...

In Episode 137, Jamie is joined by Theatre Maker Jack Bentinck. Jack has been part of "Temper Theatre" for the last decade and, after a successful Edinburgh Fringe run, is currently on tour with their latest show, "Home," in China. We spoke about everything from: How Temper Theatre started What he’s learned from a decade of theatre-making National identity Touring theatre internationally The ups a...

We're back! In Episode 136, Jamie catches up with Filmmaker, Editor, and Content Creator Ashley Dick. Ashley recently launched her new YouTube channel, 'Cinora', and it was great to hear about what she has been up to since the last time she was on the podcast last year.   We chatted about everything from:   ■ The reality of being a Content Creator ■ Building an audience on YouTube. ■ Why soft skil...

In Episode 135, Jamie is joined by Niamh McKeown, the director of the new comedy series 'Dinosaur', which is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer and Hulu. Niamh has also written and directed several shorts and comedy pilots.  Niamh shared her insights on: Her pathway to becoming a Freelance Director & Writer. Directing 'Dinosaur' & the creative process behind it. The intricacies of directin...

In episode 134 Jamie sits down with Script Editor & Musician Adair Murray for a fascinating chat about his varied career to date.   Adair spoke to us about everything from: Moving to London at the age of 16 to pursue a career in Music.  Nearly becoming a member of S-Club 7. Script Editing and working across two different industries.  Learning to love your art for what it is. His various work a...

In Episode 133, Jamie is joined by Spoken Word Artist and Theatre Maker Henry Madd, who’s currently on tour with his critically acclaimed show ‘The Land of Lost Content’. Henry was the writer-in-residence for Pentabus Theatre Company in 2023 and his work aims to champion rural voices and small-town stories.   Henry spoke to us about everything from:    Dealing with imposter syndrome. The importanc...

In Episode 132, Jamie sits down with talented Writer and Performer Josie White, whose darkly comical play ‘Rotten’ is on tour now.  Josie spoke to us about everything from: The importance of developing new writing The highs and lows of a creative career Her earliest creative influences Mental health Why local representation matters  How her new play ‘Rotten’ came about and much more Josie White: '...

This week on the podcast, Jamie is joined by brothers John and Matt Reynolds, who are two of the co-founders of the popular ‘Some Guys With A Camera’. They chatted to us about everything from: Their early creative influences Starting ‘Some Guys with a Camera’ Building a creative community. How they made their comedy-drama series ‘Birchall’s Pints’, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Mental health and...

In Episode 130, Jamie sits down with guitarist and lead vocalist of 'The Rah's' Jack McLeod, who are set to launch their 2nd album 'The Common Ground' on 12th April. Originating from Prestonpans, a small seaside town on the outskirts of Edinburgh, The Rah's formed in 2009 and released their debut album 'When Does This Become Real' in 2021. Jack spoke to us about everything from: His earliest music...

In Episode 129, Jamie is joined by Actor & Writer Sarah Cameron-West, who after a successful Edinburgh Fringe run last year is about to perform her one-woman show 'KAREN' at the Other Palace Theatre in London later this month.    Sarah spoke to us about everything from: Her earliest creative influences.  How to help create your own opportunities. Her successful show ‘KAREN’.  Getting an agent...

In Episode 128, we are thrilled to be joined by Puppeteer and Actor Dave Chapman, whose credits include everything from ‘Stars Wars’, ‘The Muppets: Treasure Island’, ‘Prometheus’, ‘The Dark Crystal’ and a whole range of CBBC shows.   Jamie chatted to Dave about everything from His earliest influences and his first steps into becoming a Puppeteer. His iconic character ‘Ottis the Aardvark' on CBBC a...

In Part 2 of our conversation with rising stars Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas from the 'Directors Take' Podcast, Jamie chatted to them about everything from some of the specific skills that have helped them as directors, their relationship with writing, some of the entry points for directors, what the industry can improve on for upcoming directors, the day to day of it all, mental wellbeing...

In Episode 126, Jamie is joined by rising stars Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas from the 'Directors Take' Podcast. In this first part of a two-part interview, we chatted about everything from their first steps into directing, their earliest influences, the role of a director, transferable skills, starting the 'Directors Take' Podcast & much more. Part 2 will be out next week.    Oz Arshad...

For the first episode of 2024, Jamie is joined by award-winning Composer & Sound Designer Nicola T. Chang. Working across stage, screen and dance in many roles Nicola has had an interesting and varied career path so far. We chatted about everything from how growing up in Hong Kong has influenced her as a creative, sound design, juggling different skills, the importance of representation across...

For this year's Christmas and New Year Special, Jamie is joined once again for a record-breaking 4th time by Brownbear's Matt Hickman and the wonderful Kate Hammer for her hattrick appearance of the year. Discussion involving looking back on 2023 and talking about everything from Matt’s incredible new album 'Demons', Kate getting a visa, Christmas traditions, the struggles to switch off creativity...

In Episode 123, Jamie is joined by Journalist and Disability Campaigner Michael McEwan, who chatted to us about everything from his career as a journalist so far, his new documentary for BBC Radio Scotland ‘Disability with Attitude’, the barriers facing disabled people in the creative industries, his advice for other journalists, his role models, overcoming setbacks and much more.   Michael McEwan...

In Episode 122, Jamie is joined by West End stars Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson who are currently starring as Christian and Satine in 'Moulin Rouge'. They chatted to us about everything from their first steps into performing, dealing with setbacks, performing in 'Mouline Rouge! The Musical', making time for other passions, what the creative sector can learn from elite sports, their day-to-day sch...