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 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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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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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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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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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
In Episode 133, Jamie is joined by Spoken Word Artist and Theatre Maker Henry Madd, who’s currently on tour with his critically acclaimed show ‘The Land of Lost Content’. Henry was the writer-in-residence for Pentabus Theatre Company in 2023 and his work aims to champion rural voices and small-town stories.
Henry spoke to us about everything from:
- Dealing with imposter syndrome.
- The importance of rural voices.
- His approach to writing.
- How ‘The land of Lost Content’ came about
- Mental fitness and dealing with negative reviews
- The realities of touring
- His advice for his younger self and much more
Henry Madd:
Henry's Website: https://www.henrymadd.com/
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
In Episode 132, Jamie sits down with talented Writer and Performer Josie White, whose darkly comical play ‘Rotten’ is on tour now.
Josie spoke to us about everything from:
- The importance of developing new writing
- The highs and lows of a creative career
- Her earliest creative influences
- Mental health
- Why local representation matters
- How her new play ‘Rotten’ came about and much more
Josie White:
'Rotten' on Team Angelica: https://www.teamangelica.com/post/rotten-josie-white
Josie on Jerwood Arts: https://jerwoodarts.org/artist/josie-white/
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
This week on the podcast, Jamie is joined by brothers John and Matt Reynolds, who are two of the co-founders of the popular ‘Some Guys With A Camera’.
They chatted to us about everything from:
- Their early creative influences
- Starting ‘Some Guys with a Camera’
- Building a creative community.
- How they made their comedy-drama series ‘Birchall’s Pints’, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
- Mental health and much more.
John & Matt Reynolds:
Birchall's Pints on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grand-Theft-Barnyard/dp/B0CJVQW5NM/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ln1jgwOzM0xORrusIIIvmg.DuIgPAx0Dd_i_H2g6sWSY1_NY9xzpkZgnpGYMa4MPDc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Birchall%E2%80%99s+Pints&qid=1710877807&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Some Guys with a Camera on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/someguyswithacamera/
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In Episode 130, Jamie sits down with guitarist and lead vocalist of 'The Rah's' Jack McLeod, who are set to launch their 2nd album 'The Common Ground' on 12th April. Originating from Prestonpans, a small seaside town on the outskirts of Edinburgh, The Rah's formed in 2009 and released their debut album 'When Does This Become Real' in 2021.
Jack spoke to us about everything from:
- His earliest musical influences and what got him interested in playing music
- The band's evolution and the creative process behind their music
- The realities of navigating the music industry without substantial financial backing
- The process of putting an album together
- His advice for aspiring musicians
- Their upcoming tour and much more
Whether you're a fan of The Rah's or simply curious about the music industry from an independent artist's perspective, this episode promises an engaging exploration of music, creativity, and the journey of a band carving their path in the industry.
Hope you enjoy!
The Rah's:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRahsMusic
X: https://twitter.com/therahsmusic
Tour Dates: https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/the-rahs
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In Episode 129, Jamie is joined by Actor & Writer Sarah Cameron-West, who after a successful Edinburgh Fringe run last year is about to perform her one-woman show 'KAREN' at the Other Palace Theatre in London later this month.
Sarah spoke to us about everything from:
- Her earliest creative influences.
- How to help create your own opportunities.
- Her successful show ‘KAREN’.
- Getting an agent and thinking about how to send the best possible email.
- The pressure of performing a one-woman show.
- Acting & Writing.
- Protecting your mental health in a high pressure industry
We hope you have a great week and enjoy!
Sarah Cameron-West:
Any Second Now Productions: https://www.anysecondnowproductions.com/about-3
'KAREN' @ The Other Palace Theatre (London): https://theotherpalace.co.uk/karen/
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
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
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