Drewling Samantics

Lighting Up The World
 
 
Tuning in to Drewling Samantics this week provides a chance to shine a light (if you’ll excuse the pun!) on another facet and specialised area of the performance world - stage and show lighting. It is rather ironic that the experts and technicians in one of the most important focal points (forgive that one too!) in a production, and one without which performers would very much be in the dark (ok, enough now), prefer to remain unseen (that was definitely the last one, promise!) In fact, as this week’s guest Vittorio Verta explains, if they are noticed it usually signals something is amiss!
 
Vittorio is a designer, creator, programmer and operator of lighting for many productions and performers, but that is putting things far too simply as becomes apparent during his visit with Drew and Sam. Permanently in demand, and always busy, Vittorio is currently working on a brand new touring music show with a top artist, and, as of episode release date, is travelling the USA, moving from venue to venue keeping everything running smoothly. And that is just one of a number of productions this quietly brilliant creative is developing - a master of multitasking you might say!
 
As always Drew and Sam are delighted to chat to another unsung hero of the entertainment industry, no doubt listeners and watchers will enjoy this insight too.
 
 
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You Scratch My Back 
 
 
An episode about collaboration, brought to you by means of a collaboration! This week Drew and Sam are joined (albeit hiding behind all his fancy technical gear!) by past Drewling Samantics guest Phillip Lee, who, using his talents as a videographer and creator, helps record this latest podcast appearance of the boys at Sam’s flat - a rare but always welcomed in-person meeting for our presenting pair! 
 
Drew and Sam have previously discussed the virtues and pitfalls of working for little or no money in the industry, and they revisit the subject this week to delve further into connected elements of that side of the business. Their conversation sees agreements and differences of opinion regarding passion projects, the promise of exposure, risk for producers and performers alike, and whether those not taking a wage truly ever benefit. It’s a topic that is always likely to be contentious, but it is also a part of the industry that will be ever present, and, no matter where they personally stand, or the views that are taken generically by anyone involved, Drew and Sam acknowledge it will never be easy to navigate. 
 
And, easy or not to deal with, the subject is certainly fascinating, so with thanks to Phil’s expertise making them look better than ever, the chaps deliver another top quality episode on this and provocative and entertaining topic. 
 
 
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Tommy, To You 

This season of Drewling Samantics may have passed the half way mark, but the boys are certainly not delivering any half measures with their latest guest - the enormously entertaining and fabulously funny, Tommy Murray.  

He may spend a great deal of his time clowning around and playing for laughs, but when it comes to his work Tommy is nothing but serious. Taking inspiration from such performers as Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and some more modern funny-men (kudos to anyone who spotted the hint in the episode title!), Tommy is a skilled and experienced clown and physical comedian, as well as a seasoned stage performer and coach. His art has taken him around the world, both teaching and performing, and Tommy has also produced and written shows, including most recently working with comedy troop back home, who are creating and performing sketches that will premiere at some up-coming London shows. 

Tommy’s energy and enthusiasm is infectious, and he enjoys regaling stories of his life in clowning and performing almost as much as we all love hearing them. So what are you waiting for?! Get comfy, and find out more about Tommy as he chats to Drew and Sam, now! 

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High Five 
 
 
Whether you’re a regular listener, a sporadic viewer, a past guest, or a relative newcomer, you may not realise that this has been a rather momentous week for Drewling Samantics - the show is five years old! That’s right, for half a decade Drew and Sam have been delighting (or disappointing, depending on your point of view - although if you’ve come back for more, it certainly can’t be the latter!) visitors to their podcast, and they couldn’t be prouder of what they’ve achieved! 
 
What started as a lockdown pressure release and grumble outlet, has become an extremely important, significant and positive part of their professional and personal lives. Brought to the world from Drew’s ‘sofa of dreams’ and Sam’s tech-savvy studio, as well as sporadic transmissions from various digs and venues around the country, Drewling Samantics has grown exponentially, and now holds a fond place in the hearts of many podcast listeners and YouTube viewers - far exceeding anyone’s expectations or indeed intentions. Did our chaps expect to be broadcasting for this long? Probably not, but then not everything can be planned or predicted, which is certainly true in an industry as unpredictable as the entertainment business. 
 
Beyond reflecting on the past five years of creating content, today the lads also discuss planning in general when it comes to the world of performance. But have either of them set goals or attempted to formulate a plan - five year or otherwise? You’ll have to join Drew and Sam now to find out, as they chat about their personal approach to work, past present, and future. 
 
Well well well - five years and going strong, who’d have thunk it?! Safe to say we’re all glad they’re still about though, and mirror the big thanks the gents give to everyone that has made, and continues to make, Drewling Samantics such an undoubted success. 
 
 
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Proud to Present 
 
 
‘Inspiring’ is a word that’s often overused, but in the case of this week’s Drewling Samantics guest, it is not only accurate, but well and truly deserved. 
 
Christophe Philipps has taken a professional journey as a musician, actor and presenter that has been as much shaped and determined by powerful personal circumstances, as it has his talent. He speaks of his experiences eloquently and with a beguiling simplicity and honesty that one cannot help but be moved by; but perhaps more impressive and moving still, is his outlook on life and work, and what he gives back through teaching and mentoring. 
 
Along with being a fabulous actor and renowned public speaker and MC/event host, Christophe is also a fellow podcaster, and, like Drew and Sam, enjoys recording regular episodes with his long-time friend turned presenting partner. He and Pete Mason, another fantastic podcaster, co-host “Minus the Hangover”, a show all about the ever growing market for, and enjoyment of, low and no alcohol beverages, and the Drewling Samantics boys highly recommend you tune in - they’re both genuine listeners themselves! 
 
But before you veer off and enjoy another top podcast, tune in to this latest Drewling Samantics guest episode to be inspired by Christophe Philipps; safe to say it’s likely to brighten any dark day. 
 
 
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The Chicken or the Egg 
 
 
Film? Book? Play? TV? No, despite how it may appear, Drew and Sam aren’t playing charades on Drewling Samantics this week; however there are some questions to be asked, and they’re certainly doing their best to make sure they answer them! 
 
Many of us will have watched a production on stage or screen, and wondered where the idea first came from. Equally, reading a book often generates the thought that the subject matter would make a great film. But do we ever actually delve further into things and find out the origins of creations we’ve enjoyed? Or if certain stories have spanned multiple formats? Well in today’s episode the boys do exactly that! 
 
Discussing some of their favourite productions, our podcasting pair take a deep dive into their origins - from the most prolific contributors, to the ideas that spawned massive franchises, this is a light hearted and fascinating look at what does (or doesn’t!) make a for great product. And with examples of books that have been made into films, movies that inspired musicals, plays that are based on real-life events, and almost every other combination you can imagine, this episode certainly covers the lot! 
 
So it may not be quite as scientific as the chicken and egg debate, but to find out “which came first” in regards to some very familiar films, novels and stage shows, why not join the chaps now - even if it’s for no other reason than to confirm that occasionally Drew and Sam are capable of doing a little research! 
 
 
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Pulling the Strings 
 
 
The Drewling Samantics boys welcome a guest with magic in her hands this week, the wonderful Kim Scopes, whose talent is bringing seemingly inanimate objects to life, to delight and entertain. Kim is a highly skilled puppeteer and theatre creative, working in numerous areas of performance from TV to commercials and theatre to immersive events. She trained as an actor but, as she explains to Drew and Sam, Kim discovered an ability and natural aptitude for puppetry which she seized with both hands (if you’ll excuse the pun!) 
 
Wearing the title of puppeteer with pride and passion, Kim has taken her ability, and in turn the puppets she has animated, into new realms. As well as working on screen and at events, she is also a regular cabaret performer, writing and creating solo shows to delight audiences of all kinds. And beyond the solo element of her work, Kim also explains the dedication and team work that the art often demands, both physically and mentally, in order to create the wonderful illusion of life. 

Kim is as charming and delightful as her creations, and with boundless energy and an infectious feeling for fun, she is a fantastic guest bringing insight and enthusiasm to this week’s episode. Tune in now to see for yourselves! 
 
 
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The Big O 
 
 
Another year comes around, another awards season swings in to action, and it’s another year where Drew and Sam have been passed over for glory. Are they disappointed? Well, maybe just a little, but certainly not enough to stop them seizing the opportunity to mull over the nominations and potential winners! It may not be one of the boys that ends up with a lovely shiny statue on their mantelpiece this time, but on today’s show the chaps discuss some very excited and nervous people, who will no doubt have their fingers tightly crossed! 
 
Yes it’s another fun show today, with highly encouraged “audience participation”, as the Drewling Samantics lads consider the Oscar nominees, and (after much contemplation, deliberation, examination and, well, guess work!) they make their predictions for who and what will take home the gold! From the reasons for nominations and potential victories, to debating the benefits from ‘the nod’ and the sought after win, our dynamic duo consider everything that goes into, and occurs due to these occasions - after all, Actors’ careers are enhanced, and studios sell more films as a result, right...? 
 
Join Drew and Sam now to enjoy a humorous and interesting take on the upcoming awards, and perhaps suggest your own predictions, as the boys promise to revisit and review just how well they, and maybe others, have done, once all has been revealed! 
 
 
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Double Trouble 
 
 
It’s always an exciting prospect when Drew and Sam welcome a visitor to Drewling Samantics, so that surely means this week is even more special, as the boys have the pleasure of welcoming delightful couple Emily Juler and Tom Capper to podcast HQ. 
 
Performers, creatives, writers, producers, teachers and more, Emily and Tom are a truly charming pair, who successfully manage both their impressive careers and their happy marriage while somehow surviving the ups and downs of the entertainment industry! Talking to our hosts today, they share how they met, the work they enjoy together and separately, future projects, and even some wonderful advice and insights too. 
 
Emily delights in her work and is soon off on a short tour reprising one of her favourite roles, while Tom has just finished a long pantomime run and is embarking on an exciting writing project, so although they clearly spend a lot of their lives sharing things and experiences, they equally have individual focuses and pursuits (and are 100% supportive of one another - one of the secrets to their happiness perhaps?! 
 
Drewling Samantics hits it big with this first brilliant guest episode, and as it’s two for the price of one it is well worth getting to know this fabulous couple - so don’t hesitate, get involved now! 
 
 
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eXciting reVival
 
 
What, well where did that come from?! It’s only an episode of Drewling Samantics, that’s all! Yes the boys are finally back and rather than building up to this exciting new season they’ve just dropped it on us without warning - shocking, but rather enjoyable we can all agree!
 
So yes, Christmas is over, New Year has been and gone, and it remains to be seen whether Drew and Sam have made any resolutions...! They have, however, definitely finished their seasonal contracts, and that means they are well and truly back for Drewling Samantics Season Fifteen. We kick off in this brand new episode with the chaps welcoming listeners and viewers both new and old, and filling us all in on their past few weeks' activities and work. Then, looking forward, not only do they both have plenty of exciting jobs coming up, but along with that the industry is plunging into numerous awards ceremonies, so the lads discuss recent winners and pontificate over potential nominees and future winners too.
 
With much to look forward to this is the perfect opening to what promises to be another exciting and intriguing season, especially with a great roster of visiting guests (not that our dynamic duo are leaking any of their names just yet!) So tune in now, and get ready for lots more Drewling Samantics adventures!
 
 
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