Art Imitates Life

On today's episode I had a brilliant chat with the very talented Robert Foulkes who worked as the location manager for many of my favourite films including La La Land, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and so much more! We spoke about everything from the films he made in high school with none other than Nicolas Cage to using Google Maps to track down the stunning locations used in Three Billboards, as well as the logistics in shooting ambitious dance sequences such as that iconic opening where "Another Day Of Sun" is performed on the freeway.

You can keep up with Robert's work on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rofo1Foulkes and on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0288316/

If you enjoyed the podcast then you can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/ or buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife

Hosted by John Reynolds (https://twitter.com/johnreyno42). Jingle by Gabriel Ness

Today I talk to Philippa Tomlin, a talented artist who uses recycled materials to create unique pieces her son labelled "hysterious", a name which stuck and appropriately fits! If you're interested in checking out Philippa's artwork you can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/philippa.tomlin/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HysteriousArt

If you enjoyed the podcast you can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/ or buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife

Hosted by John Reynolds. Jingle by Gabriel Ness

Today I'm talking to the wonderful actor Richard James about his experience of working on the 1996 film "The Wind in The Willows", directed by and starring Terry Jones, alongside Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Victoria Wood, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, and a whole host of British comedy legends. Richard spoke to me about being directed by a larger-than-life Terry Jones dressed as Toad, the chaos of filming the Weasel scenes at Toad Hall, and what he learned from being offered a bigger role than he auditioned for at such an early stage in his career.

If you enjoyed the podcast then you can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/ or buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife

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Today's episode is one of my favourites yet: a wonderful in-depth chat with my friend Joe about his directorial debut short film that I recently starred in: "A Backline In Belgium." Four soldiers trapped in a single room inside the trenches of Belgium in WW1 are torn apart by each other due to the conflict between a captain and his superior officer as they discern who among them, if any, is a spy. We had a great chat about the behind the scenes chaos that ensued in his dad's shed, writing characters that would be believable and contrasting, and the research he did to make the WW1 setting more authentic.

A Backline In Belgium can be watched and enjoyed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlG6aEAfHrg&t=346s

If you would like to follow Joe's filmmaking on Instagram, his page is: https://www.instagram.com/phosejphilms/

If you enjoyed the podcast, you can follow the Instagram page at: https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/

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Or even follow me on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/johnreyno42

Hosted by John Reynolds. Jingle by Gabriel Ness

Today I spoke to David Hughes, an Ormskirk-based singer-songwriter who goes by the name "Charity Shop Pop." We had a great chat all about bedroom pop, Ormskirk's charity shop scene, and keeping spirits up during quarantine!

If you would like to follow Charity Shop Pop on social media, you can do so on Twitter (https://twitter.com/charityshoppop) or on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/charityshoppop/)

Stream Crazy About Her on Spotify, or watch the music video here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__x4dsdbZ6s

If you enjoyed the podcast then you can follow me on Instagram at (https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/), follow me on Twitter at (https://twitter.com/johnreyno42) or support the show by buying me a coffee at (www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife)

Hosted by John Reynolds. Jingle by Gabriel Ness

Today I talk to a real Renaissance man, David William Parry; an award-winning 'theatrical poet', esteemed celebrant, and Central Asia enthusiast. Reverend David Parry is also an LGBTQ activist, TEDx speaker, playwright, producer, essayist, broadcaster, actor, director, founding member of Theo-Humanist Arts and a frantically busy Social Gospel pastor to South London’s disadvantaged. I had a wonderful chat with David about life, the arts and how creative calling is similar to a religious calling.

If you would like to keep up to date with David's work, you can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dparry777/

If you enjoyed the podcast, then you can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/ or buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife

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After a bit of a break, I'm back!! Today's episode sees me talking to musician and songwriting mentor Connor Frost. If you're interested in his songwriting mentorship service you can check out his website here: https://www.connorfrost.com/ or follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connorlfrost/

If you enjoyed the podcast then you can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/ or buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife

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Happy new year! I'm delighted that the first episode of this year is with Rivkah Reyes, who you will recognise as Katie from School of Rock. I had a great chat with Rivkah about their experience in School of Rock, how they've recovered from some problems caused by this, and how they're planning a comeback through exciting new projects including several indie films and a popular TikTok page

I really recommend checking out the article Rivkah wrote last year which we refer to several times throughout the show: https://humanparts.medium.com/tales-of-an-obsolete-child-actor-92a120f08576

If you would like to keep up with Rivkah on social media, you can on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rivkah.reyes , on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivkah.reyes , and on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rivkahreyes

If you enjoyed the show, then you can support the Podcast by following me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/ or buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife

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Today it's great to speak to Craft-D, a rapper, poet, writer and educator from London, now based in Bristol, whose latest song "Letter To Corbyn" not only went viral and made the charts, but inspired me to reconnect with the enthusiasm I had for political activism last year. I talk with Danny about how Jeremy Corbyn inspired us both to be kinder people, and how Corbyn's legacy will be seen throughout the rest of our lifetimes.

"Letter To Corbyn" is available on all music platforms, and you can find Craft-D on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Craft_D or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yocraftd

If you enjoy the podcast then you can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/ or buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife

To learn more about Rethink Stigma, please visit rethinkstigma.org

Hosted by John Reynolds. Jingle by Gabriel Ness

On today's episode I'm talking to a good friend of mine, Gary Lunt, about his Liverpool-based film locations walking tour: Reel Tours. We hear how Gary set Reel Tours up, why film has been Gary's closest friend since he discovered Jason And The Argonauts at a young age, and what is was like watching  Matt Reeve's upcoming Batman film being filmed on top of the Liver Building and around the city last month. 

If you would like to learn more about Reel Tours, then you can visit his website here: https://www.reeltours.co.uk/

If you enjoyed the podcast then you can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artimitateslifepodcast/ or buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artimitateslife

If you would like to learn more about Rethink Stigma and our mission to rethink the stigma on mental health, improve the way mental health is viewed and treated in our society, and ultimately save lives, then you can visit the website here: https://www.rethinkstigma.org/

Hosted by John Reynolds. Jingle by Gabriel Ness.