Drewling Samantics

Seeing Double
 
 
The boys at Drewling Samantics have always endeavoured to look on the positive side of life, despite its ups and downs. This week proved incredibly sad for the whole nation with the passing of our much beloved Queen, but true to her philosophy and the message she always tried to project, the theatre community, along with many other businesses and the public, carried on. Performers and audiences alike managed to continue, enjoying both sides of the world of entertaining, while remembering her fondly and paying a fitting tribute.
 
Sharing lighter news from the business and new developments for various sectors of the industry, in today’s show our podcasting pair also bring us some rather revealing content. After teasing listeners and viewers in previous episodes, Drew and Sam have more to tell about the projects they have been keeping under wraps. Drew is still only able to tell us a little bit about his latest project, but there are fascinating details from Sam on how he has researched, developed and created his most recent roles, and some famous actors who have also undertaken the same challenge on their own acting journeys.
 
Another week, another top quality outing from everyone’s favourite co-hosts, so sit back and enjoy!
 
 
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Theatrical Therapy
 
 
The famous phrase tells us “laughter is the best medicine”, and it is equally true that theatre and entertainment can help in many ways when it come to improving the lives of those who need an extra bit of positivity, or are suffering in some way.
 
Drew and Sam’s second guest of Season Six is David Bain - a man deeply involved in and passionate about theatre, bringing the hidden plight of others to light, and helping people to heal. The unique shows he has written are designed primarily to give necessary exposure to the serious subject of mental health, but beyond using theatre to open this world and publicise it more, Dave also successfully uses his creations to manage a delicate juggling act of entertaining and informing.
 
Combining his experience as an actor, musician, writer, and producer with being a practising psychotherapist, results in his work being not only well crafted and presented, but vital and hugely appreciated, and Dave’s ability to find humour in just the right places while never losing the gravitas or impact of the serious topics he addresses has earned him and his productions extremely positive responses. So join Drew, Sam and Dave in this latest Drewling Samantics episode, for conversation that is sometimes serious, sometimes light hearted, and always interesting and entertaining.
 
 
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Don’t Speak Too Soon
 
 
Silence is not really all that useful when it comes to podcasting, but in this episode of Drewling Samantics there are certain things Drew and Sam have to remain tight-lipped about. They aren’t being deliberately awkward, no they are simply following orders, or more specifically sticking to an agreement, but with a promise to reveal more later, the good news is the future must hold some big news! And it’s ok, we can be patient - for now!
 
Alongside explaining the reasoning behind their secrecy, the boys take a look at some industry news again, which results in discussions regarding the lingering effects of the pandemic, the strides being taken to improve conditions for performers, the Edinburgh Festival, new openings, final curtains, and much more.
 
Wide-ranging conversation that has with something for everyone interested in the entertainment world, as well as a hint or two about their guest next week - the lads certain have packed it in this episode, so join them now to find out more!
 
 
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Master of Mirth
 
 
For the first guest of Season Six Drew and Sam are lucky enough to be joined by the very gifted and incredibly funny Callum Donnelly. A quick glance at his credentials proves he is more than qualified to talk comedy, and he’s even a familiar face to long-time Drewling Samantics fans, having appeared briefly on the special pantomime episode in Season Three.
 
With a Masters in comedy and many years of experience in the theatre, Callum is proof that getting laughs is a serious business. Whether working solo or collaborating with other performers, his success on stage and screen has allowed him to branch out and take on various other connected roles in the entertainment sector including writing and teaching, and he even works closely with Canterbury’s Marlowe theatre and the RSC, taking Shakespeare into schools and to the wider community, as both a director and mentor.
 
If that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, he runs an events company taking cinema to rural communities, further showing he is a true  advocate of getting the arts to the people. Callum is hugely inspiring, extremely funny, and most of all is a superb guest and a brilliant way for Drew and Sam to kick off the guest list for this brand new season!
 
 
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Thoroughly Refreshed
 
 
So they are back, after a short break to recharge the podcast batteries Drew and Sam return with a brand new season, and, if the boys are to be believed, it promises to be a changed and freshened one!
 
Along with the familiar chat, the entertaining on location segments, the multitude of highly talented guests, and all the much loved content that continues to make Drewling Samantics what it is, this season’s episodes will also feature some new elements like current news from the industry, more listener and follower input, and even a revamp of the social media artwork - in fact, Drew and Sam have taken on a bit of an image change themselves!
 
This, the premier episode of Season Six, brings a mixture of good, interesting and sad news as the chaps follow up on the industry happenings of recent weeks. They also get into discussions regarding some areas that are affecting them professionally and have wider implications for other performers. Sound intriguing? Then don’t miss out, as this is only the beginning!
 
 
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Season Five – Best of Drew & Sam
 
 
So now they’ve finally reached the last episode of Season Five, it’s time for Drew and Sam to bow out with a compilation of their favourite moments and stories from the last fifteen weeks.
 
This season has seen them out and about and on the road, visiting new places and old haunts,  recording in studios, on sofas, and of course in Sam’s flat too, and all these venues have allowed them to bring another fabulous collection of DrewlingSamantics episodes to listeners - both regular and new. With shows and screenings, location reports, and the usual chats and stories (not forgetting the friendly banter which is always thrown in for good measure!) it has been a varied and fun season for this podcasting pair.
 
And now it’s over to us, to experience a selection of the bits Drew and Sam particularly enjoyed and wanted to share again. If there’re any moment that you specifically loved that haven’t been included then do feel free to get in contact with the boys, as well as sending in the usual suggestions and comments which are always welcomed and valued. But if not there’s only one thing to do; and that’s to sit back and wait, as, with exciting changes and new features, Season Six is on its way so Drew and Sam will be inviting us all to more DrewlingSamantics very soon.
 
 
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Season Five – Best of Guests
 
 
Well what a fantastic season Drew and Sam have had, and that is due in no small part to the brilliant visitors they have been given the pleasure of welcoming to the show. In today’s special highlights episode they thank all their amazing Season Five guests - Gemma Fincher, Georgia Harris, Andrew Dobell, Sam Quested, James Hall and Harry Boyd, by selecting and reliving the funniest, most entertaining, and most interesting moments they had on Drewling Samantics. Between them these wonderful colleagues and friends of our dynamic duo share a huge range of talents and disciplines from a broad variety of areas within the entertainment world, and as a result they gave us fascinating conversations, laughs, and, most importantly, their time.
 
Clips from all six episodes of top-quality content make this an opportunity to relive some popular bits, or for any newcomers to Drewling Samantics it’s an excellent opportunity to dip into and experience Season Five for the first time. As always the option to go back and enjoy previous episodes in full is highly recommended, and with the best of Drew and Sam from Season Five following next week, the fun just keeps on coming!
 
 
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Keep Calm and Overcome
 
 
Sometimes in life unexpected situations crop up that need a bit of lateral or creative thinking, and, no matter how carefully planned they are, this is often true in theatrical productions too.
 
For their last episode together in Season Five (before the always enjoyable “Best Of” highlights shows), Drew and Sam share stories from when they and their fellow performers have been thrown a curve ball and have had to think on their feet to keep the show going. The ‘unwelcome guest’, strange venues, missing props, illnesses, and wild-life are among the culprits and instigators, and it’s worth listening in just to find out why Drew has a peculiar relationship with New Brighton…
 
The boys are on fine form as always, sharing a giggle or two and looking to the future, so tune in and join them for this brilliant outing as well as seizing the opportunity to send the Drewling Samantics chaps your suggestions for the upcoming season.
 
 
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It’s All Gone Wrong
 
 
No need to panic podcast fans, today’s episode title is not an indication of the current state of affairs at Drewling Samantics studios, actually it relates to the latest brilliant guest that Drew and Sam are welcoming to the show, and in fact, they couldn’t be in better hands!
 
Harry Boyd is a talented and versatile actor and musician who is currently touring with the enormously successful “The Play That Goes Wrong”, and what makes it even more intriguing, is Harry is an understudy on the show, which means he has many other onstage and backstage duties. So tune in to this latest episode, as Harry (direct from the green room in the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield!) joins the boys to discuss the demands of being an understudy, how the perception of the understudy has changed, and how more than ever they are a vital part of keeping productions running. The intriguing and entertaining conversation is punctuated with some great tales of being dropped into shows last minute, as well as stories of a few on stage shenanigans too.
 
Another guest opening up on another special area of the wonderful world of theatre? Well that’s certainly not to be missed!
 
 
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Not So Secret
 
 
Whether you are trying to sell your house, securing a better wage for your next Premier League move, or relying on MI6 to protect you from the latest international super-villain, agents are very important in many different sectors of work and life. And that is particularly true when it comes to being a performer as our podcasting duo are only too aware. Yes this week Drew and Sam are addressing the intriguing topic of Agents – specifically in the world of theatre and film. 
 
Why are they important? What exactly do they do? What makes a good agent? All these questions and more are explored by the boys as they discuss their experiences and compare their knowledge on the subject, being that one has been around a little longer than the other! So sit back and listen (or watch), as the Drewling Samantics chaps give some insight into yet another area of the industry - well that is if they don’t melt in all this heat first!
 
 
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