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 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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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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