Just Get A Real Job

In Episode 96, Jamie has a great chat with Script Supervisor Katie Skinner about everything from working in TV, what exactly a Script Supervisor does, growing up in Glenrothes, how we can make TV more accessible and much more.    Katie Skinner: Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skinthekat    Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com   Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.co...

In Episode 95, Jamie has a really enjoyable conversation with critically-acclaimed Writer and Performer Joe Sellman-Leava about everything from his 5-star show 'Fanboy', his writing process, how he copes with what can be a difficult industry, the difference between writing for stage and screen and much more.    Joe Sellman-Leava Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joesellmanleava/?hl=en VB...

In Episode 94, Jamie has a great conversation with Sovirez’s Anthony Squires about everything from their debut EP ‘Ya Funkin' Dancer!’, his experience in early bands, the band's biggest influences, his advice for other musicians and much more.   Sovirez: Tickets to Sovirez's Show @ The Blue Arrow in Glasgow: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/The-Blue-Arrow-/Sovirez/36152748/ Sovirez on Spot...

In Episode 93, Jamie is joined by talkabout’s Ellis Barthorpe and Gwilym Roberts for a brilliant chat about everything from starting their podcast 'talkabout', their journey with the podcast so far, working in the arts, what they’ve learned from podcasting and much much more.   Ellis Barthorpe and Gwilym Roberts 'talkabout': 'talkabout' on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk...

This week's episode is a little bit different as we take a look back on some of the best insights and wisdom we’ve had on the podcast over the last 22 months from a variety of different talented writers at various levels. These 11 snippets are packed full of great advice that will be sure to inspire you, especially if you’re a writer at the start of your career.    Previous guests include: James C...

In the final live special of the Edinburgh Fringe Shows, Jamie speaks to returning guests Jasmin Gleeson and Joe O'Neill (Comedians) about what's it like being a young and upcoming creative today. They also talked about why so many young creatives leave Ireland, stand up comedy, their biggest failures and what they have learned and much much more. This episode was recorded live as part of the PBH...

In this special episode of the podcast, Jamie speaks to Suzie Mwanza and Shirely Mcpherson from 'Black Scot Pod' live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They chatted about everything from how the podcast first started, playing Connect Festival, the British Podcast Awards, being and becoming a podcaster and much more. This episode was recorded live as part of the PBH Free Fringe on the 17th of August at th...

In this Special Scottish Music Deep Dive Episode, Jamie speaks to returning guests Brownbear (Matt Hickman) and Silvi (Jodi Findlay) live from the Edinburgh Fringe. This episode was recorded live as part of the PBH Free Fringe on the 10th of August at the Voodoo Rooms.    Brownbear and Silvi: Browbear on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brownbearofficial  Silvi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s...

In Episode 88 Jamie, has great chat with Mella Faye about her Edinburgh Fringe show 'Oedipus Electronica', her early career as a musician, being the Artistic Director of Pecho Mama, her advise for other creatives and much much more.   Mella Faye: Oedipus Electronica / Pecho Mama: https://www.pechomama.co.uk/oedipus   'JUST GET A REAL JOB' LIVE @ EDINBURGH FRINGE ---> https://freefringe.org.uk/show...

In Episode 87, Jamie is joined by friend of the the podcast Kyle Dolan for a great chat about everything from his Edinburgh Fringe show 'Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show', the importance of getting out your comfort zone, his advice for taking a show to Edinburgh, his favourite comedians and much more.   Kyle Dolan: 'Liars and Clowns' @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/w...

In Episode 86, Jamie had a great chat with Tamsin Hurtado Clarke (Artistic Director) Tamsin talks about starting Popelei Theatre Company, her up-and-coming Edinburgh Fringe Show 'Push', moving out of London, her advice for other creatives and much more.    Tamsin Hurtado Clarke: 'Push' by Popelei Theatre Company: https://www.popelei.com/push  Tickets for 'Push' @ Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets....

In Episode 85, this week's conversation is a bit different as we are joined by F-Bomb Theatre's Sally Cairns, Linzi Devers, Kirsten Hutchison and former guest Rachel O'Regan for a bumper-packed special episode. We took a deep dive into their upcoming Fringe Show 'The Beatles Were a Boyband', founding F-Bomb Theatre, what they've learned about taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe, their favourite...

In Episode 84, Jamie has a brilliant conversation with Actor and Writer Jack Hunter about everything from his upcoming Fringe Show 'One of Two', understanding disability, their time studying at Queen Margaret University, being a creative, impersonating Bob Dylan and much much more.   Jack Hunter: The Social Model of Disability (Inclusion London): https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/disability-in-lo...

In Episode 83, Jamie has a really enjoyable conversation with Writer and Performer Katie Arnstein about everything from her upcoming Fringe show “Sticky Door”, how she first got into writing, her advice for other creatives, her storytelling trilogy 'It’s a Girl!', playing the Ukulele and much more.   Katie Arnstein: Katie's Website: https://katiearnstein.com/  'Sticky Door' @ The Edinburgh Fringe...

In Episode 82, Jamie has a brilliant conversation with Writer & Performer Rachel Causer about everything from her exciting Fringe Show 'Please Feel Free to Share', her creative journey to date, what she does with ‘Scatterjam’, the importance of making your own work and much much more.   Rachel Causer: Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelcauser.com/  'Scatterjam': https://www.rachelcauser.com/scatt...

In Episode 81, Jamie has a great chat with Alex Wilson and Duncan Lawrie from the local Scottish band 'Mosaics' about everything from their new single 'Can't See You Tonight', how the band formed together, growing up in Fife, their song writing process and much much more. Always extra special getting to have people on from my home town of Glenrothes on the podcast. Be sure to check out their brill...

In Episode 80, Jamie has a really uplifting chat with Trinity Theatre's Director of Creative Engagement Jason Lower. They discuss about everything from how the arts can help improve people's lives, the amazing work he's been doing with 'Speech Bubbles', what's been happening at Trinity Theatre, his advice for others and much more.    Jason Lower: Trinity Theatre's Website: https://www.trinitytheat...

In Episode 79, Jamie is joined by Performance Coach and Vocal Therapist Conor O’Boyle for a fascinating chat about everything from building the life you want to lead, his earlier career in Theatre, the day-to-day responsibilities and duties, how to build resilience, how he empowers a performing artist, the importance of mental wellbeing in the creative arts, starting ‘COB Coaching’ and much more....

In Episode 78, Jamie welcomes Musician SILVI (Jodi Findlay) to the podcast for a brilliant chat about everything from releasing her first single ‘Your Smoke’, the current state of the Scottish music scene, dealing with anxiety & stage fright, her approach to songwriter and much more.   SILVI: SILVI Linktree: https://linktr.ee/silvimusichq    Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com ...

In Episode 77, Jamie is joined by BAFTA-nominated Writer Kenny Emson for a brilliant chat about everything from writing on Soaps like ‘EastEnders’, his new play ‘The Sh*t’, his advice for other writers, writing for both stage & screen, and much more.    Kenny Emson: BBC Writersroom: https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/    Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com   Donate to our Patreo...

In this very special episode of 'Just Get A Real Job' Jamie once again swaps the host seat for the hot seat and is interviewed by returning guest Irish Writer and Actor Joe O'Neill. Jamie spoke about everything he learned at 25, becoming a Script Editor with STV Studios, living the life you want to live, podcasting, his biggest failures, bad jokes and much much more.    Joe's Gofundme: https://www...

In Episode 75, Jamie has an interesting conversation with Writer Lucy Danser about everything from her first steps into writing, her previous career running a comedy club in London, her new play ‘If This Is Normal’, her tips for other writers and much more.   Lucy Danser: Lucy's Website: https://www.lucydanser.co.uk/ 'If This Is Normal' Dates: https://www.chatbacktheatreandcomedy.com/upcoming-show...

In Episode 74. Jamie is joined by the frontman of the band 'Brownbear' Matt Hickman for a brilliant chat. Matt spoke to Jamie about everything from making a living as a Musician, his passion for music and songwriting, making music videos, the evolution of Brownbear, his new single ‘One More Night’ and much more.   Brownbear: Brownbear Tickets and Dates on See Tickets: https://www.seetickets.com/to...

This week Jamie has an inspiring conversation with filmmakers, Molly Vandermeer & Dr. Parvinder Shergill, about everything from their careers so far, reframing mental health on-screen, their award-winning short film 'Twelve', the challenges still facing women in the Film & TV industry, using stories to make positive change and much more.    Molly Vandermeer & Dr. Parvinder Shergill: 'Twelve' on In...

In Episode 72, Jamie is joined by talented playwright JD Stewart who spoke about everything from his new play ‘Daniel Getting Married’, how he deals with rejection, his advice for other writers, putting on plays across the world in places like South Korea and New York City and much much more.   JD Stewart: JD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdizzlestewart 'Daniel Getting Married' Tickets on A Play...