The Phil Swallow Podcast

Big first news - Hamsey Green Aerodrome video released! Social Media bump led to large number of views Kenley Revival & FB helped with promotion of my video Visited Croydon Airport - fascinating, video in plan Tentative booking for Kenley - probably next week Loads of admin & Christmas coming, too!

Sue and I had our boosters on Monday I was “pinged” whilst waiting afterwards First PCR failed Now waiting for results Local History research going well, only downside is it extends release date for video Working on next two Additional mic gear arrived - I think I have all options covered now!

Generally a calmer week Great catch-up with old golf buddies Great lunch with ex-work buddy Prepping and shooting Pipeline Analytics

Video performance update - analytics Booked St Olav’s Remembrance Service Shoot Deep planning for next one Microphone testing

Local drone video went down well Croydon Update filmed and also going well Researching about Hamsey Green Aerodrome The more I investigate Local History, the more I become fascinated by it Gear purchase - Rode Wireless Go II Prepping for LMS 2021 Committee stuff continues

Neighbourhood situation runs on Hamsey Green video started very well Panto Promo Shoot Email thanks (below) Our Beautiful Croydon Neighbourhood video Big returns, only shared on neighbourhood WhatsApp

James Bond Cousin meet-up Football Neighbourhood challenge - New Story Link Hamsey Green video shoot Shotlist/Prep for Saturday

Just passed my Two Year Anniversary Some reflection, no regrets Local History Group research/visit Booked a job whilst at a football match eBay items up for sale Drone stock footage uploaded

Numbers are up Dentist done Prepped for going away Great drive up to Dumbleton Interior shoot soon after arriving Drone the following morning & evening Other shots/video clips Visited Broadway Tower, Broadway and Chipping Campden Drove to Stow-on-the -Wold on Thursday Filled up with fuel Visited Sue’s Dad’s cousin & had a nice lunch Great stay at the Stow Lodge Hotel, perfect location &amp...

Fuel is the new toilet rolls Post pandemic mixed bag Editing Practising New gear 😁 Great day out Upload & see what’s what

Video editing Where the magic happens Keep organised New Apple things Domain email change Gear via Photography Show

Lowest ever listening numbers! Trending down recently Will check closely for the next month Truth is, sometimes the work is quiet Fascinating webinar Joe McNally at Tokyo Olympics Long day out at PGA Golf, Wentworth First game with Season Ticket, slightly restricted view - brilliant game! Edited/released Headcorn video, relying on algorithm YouTube numbers up thanks to Croydon video Filming/photog...

Scorching weather the last few days Heatstroke? Invoice update Production shoot Social Media recommendations Follow-up to above Old car collected, minor notable EV charging - a long way off Headcorn Tired!

First clip sold - $11:57 for a 7 second HD view of North End, Croydon I should do more of this!! Mixed week other than that Supporting Sue, now out of isolation Loads of testing of mic settings Continued video editing Trying Vimeo, replace option! Sue’s Mum’s birthday Dress Rehearsal shoot

It hit us, well Sue unfortunately How the story unfolded Cancelled things inc new Cousin meet-up Isolation/separation Other things happened too! Rehearsal shoot Video call re video Video reshoot Car collected, return arranged Invoice response Roll-on next week

Extremely busy week! New car arrived on Thursday Fault diagnosed in old car, still with the garage Family double birthday event Saturday Family wedding Monday, in Leicester Lots of photos taken Learned a lot about EV charging Gave car a good road test Car washing - more gear Invoice chasing Prep for rehearsal shoot tonight

Impromptu - office chairs Great news with new car Disaster with current car Recorded & uploaded Sanderstead video Got out in the garden

Phone calls out of the blue Sue’s acting job Played golf again Last minute photography job Little health scare New glasses Assistance with a Windows/Mac/Phone situation

Thunderstorms! Quiet on the creative front Supporting Sue Sue’s new job Sue’s acting job Running errands Painting some walls in my room/self tape room Olympic Games Crystal Palace Friendly

Heatwave Thursday - family gathering & much overdue Car progressing - poss slight delay Saw a play in London, meal after Hearing so many people getting Covid Open Championship Hospital with Mum Website update Birdgate Eye test

England lost, but pride gained Car change - update Seeking out opportunities - stills Firmware update for my podcast deck Sorting out files/folders - do regularly to keep on top of things Back still not right Weather improving!

England football team Busy times currently - so time to build on it Theatre shoot Part 1 complete Part 2 tomorrow evening Filming complete and video on the Lost Ladies YouTube site Debrief meeting with Director and Producer Network plans for bigger shoots Meeting today with Sound Engineer Looking for others to join Meeting local photographer soon Also a photo walk with my buddy Chris Clubhouse cha...

It’s Shoot Day! Sharing how I prepare Communicate with client (lots/details) Venue scouting (online searches, images, videos, reviews) Work out travel/timings, and check status regularly Clean gear/sensors Charge batteries, take spares + charger in case of need Pack case Water & snacks Mental shoot Be prepared Other news: Headshot session, editing, review, final cut

Filmed play in London on Monday Editing since Booked headshot for Thursday YouTube monetisation All is good!

Just back from a wonderful break at Cooden Beach Memories of our wedding in 2016 Sue’s Mum came with us & met her friends Drone action took place I did some travel/landscape photography Sue had a self-tape I played golf (sometimes) Got booked for three theatre shoots while away Weather changed on our last night Back feeling refreshed 3.5 hour Zoom on our return Gearing up for filming day on Mo...