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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
![Ep. 143 - ‘Composing A New Musical’ with Lotte Pearl](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
4 days ago
4 days ago
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 climate.
- Lotte’s advice for others, and much more.
Lotte Pearl:
Lotte's Website: https://www.lottepearl.com/
Tickets for 'The Emu War: A New Musical @ Pleasance Two, Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/emu-war-a-new-musical
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![Ep. 142 - ‘Following Your Creative Calling’ with Craig Barclay & Tony Voller](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Ep. 142 - ‘Following Your Creative Calling’ with Craig Barclay & Tony Voller
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
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 why it’s an exciting subject to explore on stage.
- Their advice for others, and much more.
Craig Barclay & Tony Voller:
Addict @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/addict
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![Ep. 141 - "What’s Gone Wrong With The Screen Industry?" with Vito Milazzo](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Ep. 141 - "What’s Gone Wrong With The Screen Industry?" with Vito Milazzo
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
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 director.
- The moment an inspiring teacher changed his life.
- How we can create positive change in a struggling industry.
- His advice for others and much more.
Vito Milazzo:
The TV Watercooler: https://tvwatercooler.org/
The TV Mindset on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tv_mindset/
BECTU: https://bectu.org.uk/
Vito on TOVs: https://tovs.co.uk/personnel/vito-milazzo/
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![Ep. 140 - “Finding Your Path As A Writer” with Katie Sayer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Ep. 140 - “Finding Your Path As A Writer” with Katie Sayer
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
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’s a Beach came about and what people can expect from it.
- Her pathway into writing.
- How she looks after her mental health.
- What it’s like writing for a variety of different mediums and more.
Katie Sayer
'Love's a Beach' @ Pleasance Theatre: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/loves-beach
Katie's Website: https://katiesayer.co.uk/
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![Ep. 139 - “The Realities of Fame” with Jake Roche](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Ep. 139 - “The Realities of Fame” with Jake Roche
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
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.
- The realities of fame.
- What he learned from his time in bands ‘Rixton’ and ‘Push Baby’.
- Finding purpose in what you do.
- How he feels about the term ‘Nepo Baby’.
- The current state of the music industry.
- Putting your mental health first and much, much more.
Jake Roche:
Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeroche/
'Neporroids': https://www.neporrhoids.com/
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![Ep. 138 - "What’s It Really Like To Be A Working Actor?" with Jessica Regan](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Ep. 138 - "What’s It Really Like To Be A Working Actor?" with Jessica Regan
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
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 identity.
• Building resilience in a tough industry.
• Taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe.
• Her advice for upcoming actors & more.
Jessica Reegan
'16 Postcodes' @ Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/16-postcodes
'Big Speeches': https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/16-postcodes
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![Ep. 137 - "Lessons from a Decade in Theatre" with Jack Bentinck](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Ep. 137 - "Lessons from a Decade in Theatre" with Jack Bentinck
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
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 and downs of a creative career, and much more
Jack Bentink:
Temper Theatre: https://www.tempertheatre.co.uk/
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![Ep. 136 - "Creating an Engaging YouTube Channel" with Ashley Dick](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Ep. 136 - "Creating an Engaging YouTube Channel" with Ashley Dick
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
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 skills are so helpful in a creative career
■ Embracing mistakes
■ Synesthesia and Neurodivergence.
■ Launching Cinora and much more
Ashley Dick:
Screen Scotland: https://www.screen.scot/about
'Cinora' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cinorafilms/videos
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![Ep. 135 - “Directing Your First Comedy Series” with Niamh McKeown (Director & Writer)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Ep. 135 - “Directing Your First Comedy Series” with Niamh McKeown (Director & Writer)
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
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 directing a comedy series.
- The importance of fostering a positive culture on set.
- Portraying a contemporary Scotland on-screen.
- Her valuable advice for aspiring directors & much more.
Niamh McKeown:
Dinosaur on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001ybcl
Niamh's Website: https://niamhmck.com/about
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![Ep.134 - "The Highs & Lows of a Creative Career" with Adair Murray](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10166881/IMG_20201104_154527_820_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Ep.134 - "The Highs & Lows of a Creative Career" with Adair Murray
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
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 at Hollywooks & River City.
- His return to making Music again and much much more.
Adair’s new single ‘No Shame’ is out now!
Adair Murray:
adairmusic | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree
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