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 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In Part 2 of our conversation with rising stars Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas from the 'Directors Take' Podcast, Jamie chatted to them about everything from some of the specific skills that have helped them as directors, their relationship with writing, some of the entry points for directors, what the industry can improve on for upcoming directors, the day to day of it all, mental wellbeing & much more.
Oz Arshad & Marcus Anthony Thomas:
'Directors Take' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-directors-take-podcast/id1675686801
'The Retreat' on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/735389886?share=copy
'CUR:FEW': https://ozarshad.com/portfolio/curfew-2018
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
In Episode 126, Jamie is joined by rising stars Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas from the 'Directors Take' Podcast. In this first part of a two-part interview, we chatted about everything from their first steps into directing, their earliest influences, the role of a director, transferable skills, starting the 'Directors Take' Podcast & much more. Part 2 will be out next week.
Oz Arshad & Marcus Anthony Thomas:
'Directors Take' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-directors-take-podcast/id1675686801
'The Retreat' on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/735389886?share=copy
'CUR:FEW': https://ozarshad.com/portfolio/curfew-2018
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
For the first episode of 2024, Jamie is joined by award-winning Composer & Sound Designer Nicola T. Chang. Working across stage, screen and dance in many roles Nicola has had an interesting and varied career path so far. We chatted about everything from how growing up in Hong Kong has influenced her as a creative, sound design, juggling different skills, the importance of representation across the industry, being a freelancer, being part of ‘Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World’ which is on tour now and much much more.
Nicola T. Chang:
Nicola's Website: https://www.nicolatchang.com/
Doctors Without Borders (Médicins Sans Frontières): https://msf.org.uk/msf-surgery-response?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2eKtBhDcARIsAEGTG40axed4YjTfzRtRmxim7AbWtacOFi8OosIlWOuGBvRa6dNFM_C_siYaAn-rEALw_wcB
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
For this year's Christmas and New Year Special, Jamie is joined once again for a record-breaking 4th time by Brownbear's Matt Hickman and the wonderful Kate Hammer for her hattrick appearance of the year. Discussion involving looking back on 2023 and talking about everything from Matt’s incredible new album 'Demons', Kate getting a visa, Christmas traditions, the struggles to switch off creativity, cultural highlights of the year, what the creative sectors can improve on, another incredible Brownbear origin story and much much more. Thank you again to all you listeners for your support again this year. We’re incredibly grateful and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year when it comes!
Links:
Working Differently | Screen Scotland
Kate Hammer (@katethehammer) • Instagram photos and videos
brownbear | Instagram | Linktree
https://www.social-bite.co.uk/
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In Episode 123, Jamie is joined by Journalist and Disability Campaigner Michael McEwan, who chatted to us about everything from his career as a journalist so far, his new documentary for BBC Radio Scotland ‘Disability with Attitude’, the barriers facing disabled people in the creative industries, his advice for other journalists, his role models, overcoming setbacks and much more.
Michael McEwan:
'Disability with Attitude' on BBC Radio Scotland: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t24b
'Paralympians: The Pride of Scotland' on BBC Radio Scotland: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000yvwp
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In Episode 122, Jamie is joined by West End stars Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson who are currently starring as Christian and Satine in 'Moulin Rouge'. They chatted to us about everything from their first steps into performing, dealing with setbacks, performing in 'Mouline Rouge! The Musical', making time for other passions, what the creative sector can learn from elite sports, their day-to-day schedules as performers, their advice for others and much more.
Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson:
Tanisha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanishalspring/
Dom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_domsimpson_/
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical': https://moulinrougemusical.co.uk/cast/
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
In Episode 121, Jamie sits down with Niki McCretton, Artistic Director of "Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company". Niki has been producing theatre for over 30 years, with a strong reputation for contemporary, artistic children’s theatre and she has had a broad-ranging and inspiring career to date.
Niki chats with us about everything from creating children-led theatre, learning to let yourself off the hook, buying her local theatre, the incredible life lessons she has learned from working with children, her day-to-day role as an Artistic Director, her advice for others, and much more.
Niki McCretton:
'Stuff and Nonsense' Theatre Company: https://aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk/
Tour Dates: https://aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk/see-stuff/tour-dates/
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
In Episode 120, Jamie sits down with author, actor, and producer Craig Andrew Mooney. Craig shared his insights into everything from his recently published novel ‘The Rebel of Time,’ and how he juggles multiple creative roles. He also delved into his pragmatic approach with his career so far and his involvement as part of the team behind the recent feature film ‘The Difference Between Us.’ Craig also reflected on his earlier influences, offers advice for others and much more.
Craig Andrew Mooney:
Link to Craig's Work on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/craigandrewmooney
Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigandrewmooney/
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
In Episode 119, Jamie has an incredible chat with J Spooner who is a Core Artist and the Chief Executive of 'Unlimited Theatre'. J chatted to us about everything from their 27 years of starting and running a highly successful theatre company, creating a lasting legacy for the next generation of theatre makers, what they learned over the course of their career, getting shot at in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, directing the CBeebies Christmas show, leaving the creative industries, combining art with other sectors and much much more.
J Spooner:
Unlimited Theatre Website: https://unlimited.earth/team/jon-spooner/
J Spooner on 'X' (Twitter): https://twitter.com/snoopfish?lang=en
Unawards: https://unlimited.earth/unawards/
Resources: https://unlimited.earth/resources/
Médecins San Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) Crisis Appeal: https://www.msf.org/
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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
In the second part of this special live episode, Jamie is joined at the HB Film Festival by Sarah Grant, Sonja Blietscau and Ashley Dick. They discussed everything from non-linear career paths, how to be a freelancer, the financial pressures of being a creative, their day-to-day roles, diversifying your craft, some audience Q and A’s and more. Sarah is a Filmmaker, Writer and poet, Sonja is a Stills Photographer and Ashley is an Animator, Editor and Filmmaker.
This episode was recorded on Sunday the 8th of October at the HB Film Festival.
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