Ryan Watson

What Makes You Tick?

Arts EN ↓ 29 episodes

What Makes You Tick? Is a conversation podcast where host Ryan Watson, interviews actors, film-makers and a whole range of other artists based in the North East (and sometimes beyond). We talk about what they do, how they make it work and the media that inspires them to do what they do. Join us every Wednesday!

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Ryan Watson

Episodes

Laura Lee Daly: The Arts AND Activism. In the Same place! 17.09.2025 46:44

I'm joined by Director, Actor, Agent and Activist, Laura Lee Daly for episode 3 of the show. We talk about her films Not All Men and the Mam Anthology, her work as an actor and agent, and how she became a mentor at the Actor's Forge . There's also talk about Barbie , The Substance and Coralie Fargeat's first film Revenge . Find Laura on Instagram or Fem 93 Online and on Instagram . Find me on TikT...

Chris Darby: Encouraging Conversation Through FIlm Making and Cinematography as Problem Solving 10.09.2025 38:31

Cinematographer, writer and all around film maker, Chris Darby joins the show for episode two. We talk about his background as a film maker, using film to promote conversation and his work on film projects such as Not All Men , Moments and A Malevolent World . We also discuss Hector and the Search for Happiness and an obscure dinosaur film called.... Jurassic Park. Find Chris on Instagram . Find m...

Dan Lemon: The Actor's Forge and the Synergistic Relationship Between Life and Acting. 03.09.2025 1:00:22

Actor's Forge Creative Director and Founder, Dan Lemon joins the show for Episode 1! We talk about his acting background, the story of the Actor's Forge, the relationship between life, acting and mental health, Anime, Christian Bale and so much more. Find Dan at The Actor's Forge . Find me on TikTok and Instagram . Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende .

Episode 0: An introduction to 'What Makes You Tick?' 01.09.2025 8:32

An introduction by Ryan Watson (That's me) to my brand new podcast 'What Makes You TIck?' - A Podcast where I interview actors, film-makers and a whole range of other artists based in the North East (and sometimes beyond). Tune in to find out what the show is all about, why I'm doing it and  maybe hear a little bit about some of the upcoming guests on the show. Find me on TikTok and Instagram...