A podcast aiming to demystify the creative industries where Scottish based Script Editor Jamie Mackinlay chats with a range of creatives at different stages of their careers. This podcast is perfect for anyone interested in the creative industries, particularly those at the start of their careers. With a wide range of guests from different parts of the creative industries, ’Just Get A Real Job’ filled with fun stories and lots of interesting advice. Celebrating the best of creativity and detailing honestly people’s struggles, triumphs and all round experiences in doing what they love.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by the wonderful Raisah Ahmed, a Glasgow-based Screenwriter and Director working across Film and TV. Recently named a Screen International 2024 Rising Star, Raisah also serves on the BAFTA Scotland Committee, the Scottish Youth Film Foundation Board, and chairs the Glasgow Film Festival Industry Advisory Group.
We dive into:
- Raisah’s journey into writing and directing.
- Her work within Children’s TV.
- Tips on navigating development as a Writer.
- The importance of setting boundaries and maintaining a life outside of work.
- The joy of telling stories that those before her didn’t get the chance to tell.
- Her experience in the writers’ room for both series of C4’s hit comedy We Are Lady Parts.
- The differences between writing and directing.
- The biggest lessons she’s learned so far in her career, and much more.
Raisah Ahmed:
Raisah's Website: https://www.raisahahmed.com/
ScreenDaily Article on Raisah: https://www.screendaily.com/features/rising-stars-scotland-2024-raisah-ahmed-writer/director/5196190.article
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Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale:
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
In this week's episode, I’m joined by Maybelle Laye a talented Costume Designer with experience in both TV and Theatre. Having transitioned into costume work later in life, Maybelle shared valuable insights and wisdom with me. She recently wrapped work on Talwa’s Play On, which is currently on tour.
We discussed topics like:
- Navigating Imposter Syndrome and changing careers later in life
- How to break into costume design and the differences between working on stage and screen
- The powerful connection between clothes and identity
- Working on Play On.
- How culture shapes what we wear
- The biggest lessons she’s learned throughout her career—and much more
Maybelle Laye:
Play On @ Tawala: https://www.talawa.com/productions/play-on
Maybelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maybeve8/
The Black Costume Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcostumenetwork/
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153
Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale:
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
In this week's episode, I’m joined by Philip Ralph, a multi-award-winning writer for screen and stage. Philip went viral in March for a powerful and well-crafted thread on X (formerly Twitter) in response to the BBC’s axing of the popular soap 'Doctors'. It was a privilege to have him on the show to discuss both his career as a writer and the ongoing crisis facing the TV industry.
We chatted about topics including:
- Why the TV and wider screen industry is in crisis
- Why "survive to 2025" is a flawed idea
- Getting into writing during his time as an understudy
- The lack of new voices
- The importance of soaps
- Writing Verbatim and docudrama writing
- The problem with magical thinking in the arts
- The biggest lessons he’s learned—and much more
Philip Ralph:
Film and TV Charity: https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/
Philip on X: https://x.com/philipralph9
Philip's Website: https://philipralph.com/
Mark Cousin's Post on X: https://x.com/markcousinsfilm/status/1841871888152232057
'Doctors' Article in The Guardian:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153
Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale:
https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
For our 150th episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by producers Saffia Sage and Bjørn Hanson, live from the HB Film Festival in Paisley.
In this episode, we explore:
- What a producer’s role truly involves
- Various routes into producing and working in TV and Film
- How the screen industry can better support mental well-being
- Why Saffia and Bjørn chose to pursue their careers in Scotland
- The biggest lessons they’ve learned so far
- The importance of collaboration, and much more 🎧
Bjørn’s credits include Float (BBC) and Aninika (UKTV), while Saffia’s credits include Screw (C4) and The Rig (Amazon Prime).
This episode was recorded live on Sunday 6th October 2024 as part of ‘The HB Film Festival’
Saffia Sage & Bjørn Hanson:
Black Camel Pictures: https://blackcamel.co.uk/
'Float' on BBC IPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09s27fp/float
Saffia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saffiasage/
Saffia on X: https://x.com/SaffiaSage
HB Film Festival: https://www.hbfilmfestival.com/
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
We’re back! This week, we’re joined by Gabriella Leonardi, who is currently starring in the brilliant new play “Flock” as “Cel". Gabriella is an accomplished actor, writer, poet, and model, with a really inspiring story.
Gabriella chatted to us about:
- Forging your own path in a challenging industry
- Dealing with rejection and setbacks
- How self-tapes work.
- All things Flock.
- The hidden dangers of working in creative industries.
- The importance of staying true to yourself.
- Publishing the art of a damaged soul, and much more
Gabriella Leonardi:
"Flock" @ Soho Theatre: https://sohotheatre.com/events/flock/
"The Art of a Damaged Soul" on Paperback: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-art-of-a-damaged-soul/gabriella-leonardi/9781398440982
Barney Songs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhfYkck5lXs
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153
Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale:
https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Join us this week as we sit down with returning guest and friend of the podcast, Kyle Dolan. Currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, Kyle is doing two shows including his late-night comedy variety show, *Liars & Clowns*, and his solo show, *No Place Like Home*
Kyle spoke to us about everything from:
- Finding your voice through trial and error
- Returning to the Fringe for the third year in a row
- The cultural differences between Australia and Scotland
- How his shows have evolved over time
- His Australian Mount Rushmore
- What he’s learned most from stand-up & more
Recorded at the Assembly Club Bar.
Kyle Dolan:
'Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show': https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/613-liars-and-clowns-a-late-night-comedy-show
'No Place Like Home': https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kyle-dolan-no-place-like-home
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Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
This week, we are joined by the wonderful Kelsey Sullivan, who is about to take her new show ‘Worm Teeth’ to the Edinburgh Fringe starting Monday, August 19th.
In our conversation, we covered a wide range of topics, including:
- Moving to a new country as a creative
- The cultural differences between the US and the UK
- Rediscovering and building a new creative community
- The journey of bringing Worm Teeth to life
- Realizing we have more agency over our lives than we often believe
- Mental health, and much more.
Kelsey Sullivan:
'Worm Teeth' @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/worm-teeth
SMAK Productions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smak_productions/
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Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
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:
Gracie and the Start of the end of the world tickets: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/592-gracie-and-the-start-of-the-end-of-the-world-again
Persistent and Nasty:
https://www.persistentandnasty.co.uk
Bar Italia Films:
https://www.mslouiseoliver.com
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
🎙️ 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 career as an actor and "Ad Dad"
- The complexities of boarding school
- His mental health journey and self-discovery through art
- Living and creating with ADHD
- Why so many people are currently seeking community & connection and much more.
Tom Greaves:
'FUDGEY' @ The Edinburgh Fringe Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tom-greaves-fudgey
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Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
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 Box’.
- The day-to-day life of being an internet comedian.
- What it’s like performing for real audiences.
- Who’d be on his Irish Mount Rushmore.
- JFK.
- Why hot people are ruining it for the rest of us, and much more.
Simon Hennessy:
'Notice Box' @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/notice-box
Simon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonhennescenes?lang=en
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