Kirsty Averton is an actor known for roles in Our Girl, The Inside Man, Killing Eve, and Sardar Udham. In this episode, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her—both personally and professionally. We talk about her childhood, what formed her as a person and a performer, and the realities of life as an actor: from navigating rejection to staying grounded in a tough industry.Instagram: @kirstyavertonCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:10 - Intro02:41 - Childhood, Hull09:19 - Getting into drama21:30 - First professional role (Our Girl)31:17 - ADR34:39 - Voice work34:57 - Video games (Andrey loves Cyberpunk 2077)37:47 - Elden Ring39:00 - Console vs PC40:06 - More Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners42:50 - Watching yourself54:12 - Noticing progress56:24 - Saying "I'm an actor"1:01:07 - Being mentored by Andrew Scott1:08:11 - In-between jobs 1:09:35 - Rejection isn't personal1:13:22 - Missed opportunities1:20:14 - Why acting? / Appreciation for acting1:28:47 - Writing1:34:05 - Killing Eve1:37:30 - Working on Sardar Udham1:47:25 - Working on Malpractice season 21:49:38 - Working on The Inside Man1:58:44 - Working with people 2:03:04 - It's not personal2:06:48 - Biggest challenge in life2:14:05 - Mission in life2:22:55 - Universal advice2:24:20 - Lasting words2:31:35 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Micah Abna is a British actor and writer from Croydon. In this episode, we talk about his short film One Brother — how he wrote it, acted in it, and where the idea came from. We discuss mental health, knife crime, the ups and downs of acting, and dealing with rejection. He also shares what it was like working on a play with Wil Johnson, writing, casting, crowdfunding, and more.Instagram: @micahabnaCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:35 - Intro02:21 - COVID-1905:23 - Coming to acting10:21 - Working on "The Story of Flip Fraser" with Wil Johnson14:51 - Nerves16:00 - When are you ready?21:05 - Watching yourself on screen24:38 - Writing28:38 - Making "One Brother"41:38 - Festivals46:34 - Themes of "One Brother"48:27 - Mental health54:03 - Schizophrenia in the family1:03:26 - Take away from "One Brother"1:06:20 - Feature version1:09:05 - Dealing with rejection1:13:30 - Dream project1:14:45 - Toughest thing to go through1:21:22 - Mission in life1:24:41 - Universal advice1:26:39 - Lasting words1:33:33 - The endBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Tara Hoyos-Martinez is a Colombian-British actress, Miss Universe GB 2010, and a rising creative voice of Latin American culture in the UK.In this episode, Tara talks about growing up as the daughter of immigrants and how that affected her mental health and sense of identity. We talk about growing up between cultures — Colombian warmth and London resilience — and how that shaped her identity. What it was like to represent the UK on the Miss Universe stage. We get into the pressure that came with that experience, and how she found strength in accepting who she is.Tara also talks about switching from biomedical sciences to acting, and the stereotypes in the industry. She shares her experience working on shows like The Mallorca Files and FBI: International, and how she prepares for a role. We also chat about writing, directing, dealing with rejection, and the spiritual grounding she found through Kriya yoga.Instagram: @taravaitiereCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:20 - Intro03:16 - Children of immigrants & mental health10:38 - Colombian culture & London culture17:56 - Studying biomedical sciences19:30 - Proving people wrong25:38 - Accepting yourself30:08 - Miss Universe UK46:03 - Pressure in the Miss Universe finals49:59 - People, memories & empowerment54:24 - Post Miss Universe59:41 - Transition into acting1:01:28 - Being pushed into stereotypes1:05:17 - The Mallorca Files1:08:30 - Watching yourself on screen1:11:45 - Preparing for a role / FBI International1:15:46 - "You're just my type"1:25:35 - Writing1:28:00 - Directing a short1:41:40 - Dream roles & action1:45:24 - Spiritual journey & Kriya yoga1:58:40 - Rejection1:59:36 - Toughest life challenges2:06:00 - Saying no2:08:49 - Mission in life2:14:09 - Universal advice2:15:33 - Lasting words2:19:58 - The endBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

In this episode, I chat with Fiona Hampton about her journey into acting, her childhood, and what led her to follow her passion. We chat about her time working on Kingsman: The Secret Service and her experience stepping into directing with her short film HAM. We also explore the realities of auditions, handling rejection, the contrasts between theatre, screen, and voice acting, and the challenges of drama school.Book tickets to "Scenes from a Repatriation" at Royal Courthttps://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/scenes-from-a-repatriation/Instagram: @fionahamptonRepresentation: www.unitedagents.co.ukVoice representation: www.sueterryvoices.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:36 - Intro02:36 - Childhood, family, and acting inspirations07:17 - Singaporean heritage11:48 - Getting into acting17:27 - Studying acting at Drama Centre35:21 - First time performing 36:43 - Auditions vs self-tapes44:21 - Looking at yourself45:50 - Screen vs Theatre vs VO49:35 - Directing a short film58:38 - Auditioning for The Hobbit1:01:01 - Working on Kingsman: the Secret Service1:10:36 - Survival, rejection and hope1:17:27 - Stage: ups and downs1:30:33 - Tour life1:32:15 - Preparing for a role1:36:58 - Biggest challenges in life1:40:29 - Dealing with stress and challenges1:42:13 - Biggest challenges in motherhood1:46:32 - What do you want in future1:47:59 - Contacts1:48:44 - Your mission1:49:34 - Universal advice1:50:06 - Lasting Words1:55:08 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Sevket Cerkez is a professional Muay Thai fighter and former UK No.1, RFC World Champion, 5x RFC European Champion, and MTGP British Champion. Known as The Turkish Assassin, Sevket has built a reputation as a fierce competitor inside the ring.But his journey hasn’t been easy. Sevket’s childhood was full of tragedy and hardship, and at one point, he was on a path of self-destruction. Muay Thai didn’t just shape his career—it may have saved his life.I asked him what led him to fighting, the toughest battles he’s faced, and the sacrifices he’s made along the way. We break down his controversial fight in ONE Championship with Abdula Dayakaev, the mental and physical toll of being a fighter, and what keeps him pushing forward.Beyond fighting, we talk about fatherhood, family, his approach to training, and whether he’d ever want his daughter to follow in his footsteps.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:15 - Intro02:37 - The Turkish Assassin nickname03:45 - Childhood and bumpy road to Muai Thai14:05 - Why do you fight15:44 - Car accident, knee injury24:39 - Professional career and hardest fights26:55 - Will to win and sacrifice31:36 - Going through wins and losses35:47 - Motivation to fight37:29 - Coaching39:00 - Muai Thai community in the UK vs Asia42:00 - Can you spot a fighter43:58 - Positive effect of martial arts45:51 - Being a father48:17 - Getting into ONE Championship53:46 - Financial side of Muai Thai55:43 - Fight with Abdula Dayakaev1:05:37 - What's next?1:06:57 - Entertainment and channeling violence1:09:30 - Advice to your young self1:10:45 - Advice to young fighters1:11:51 - Honor1:14:01 - Prediction for Beterbiev vs Bivol rematch1:16:25 - Contact info / The EndThis video contains footage from a ONE Championship fight, used under the principles of fair use for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and discussion. All rights to the original footage belong to ONE Championship. This content is intended to provide insight into the fight from the perspective of Sevket Cerkez, who participated in the match. If you would like to watch the full fight, please visit the following link:https://www.youtube.com/live/ruUKP43PlukBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Max Rendall is a magician with more than 14 years of experience. In this episode we discuss how he made The Magic Circle angry. He will tell you about his journey into magic, performing for the Royal Family, and the story of a lion named Christian, bought by his father from Harrods. Max shares insights on reading the crowd, memorable performances, and whether magic can impress. And in the end he will teach us a card trick you can try at home. A fascinating look at the life of a modern magician!

In this episode, we talk with actor Jordan Alexandra about their roles in The Winter King and Boiling Point, including their experience working on intimate scenes and collaborating with intimacy coordinators. Jordan shares insights into their journey in acting and modeling, training at IDSA, and their approach to preparing for roles and auditions. We also discuss their heritage, passion for writing, and the importance of Black queer representation on screen.