Just Get A Real Job

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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

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024

Ep. 128 - "From Kids TV to Star Wars" with Dave Chapman (Puppeteer)

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024

In Episode 128, we are thrilled to be joined by Puppeteer and Actor Dave Chapman, whose credits include everything from ‘Stars Wars’, ‘The Muppets: Treasure Island’, ‘Prometheus’, ‘The Dark Crystal’ and a whole range of CBBC shows.

Jamie chatted to Dave about everything from

His earliest influences and his first steps into becoming a Puppeteer.
His iconic character ‘Ottis the Aardvark' on CBBC and his other work across children's TV.
His various work on Star Wars, including as one of the two performers for BB8 in The Force Awakens and as the voice for B2-Emo in Andor.
His advice for aspiring Puppeteers and writing your own material.
Protecting your mental health and physical health in an all-consuming industry.
The advice Harrison Ford gave to Oscar Issac on set.
Being part of ‘Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow’ and much much more.

This episode is packed with insights from Dave as well as some wonderful stories from his incredibly accomplished career. We hope you enjoy it!

Dave Chapman:

Dave on 'Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbcQ0yAYHYI&ab_channel=CJFS

Dave on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2237150/

'Saturday Mashup' on CBBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/saturday-mash-up

BB8 - Dave Chapman & Brian Herring on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cfa-PNsT-o&ab_channel=DragonConTV

Just Get A Real Job

Episodes

Ep. 128 - "From Kids TV to Star Wars" with Dave Chapman (Puppeteer)

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