Drewling Samantics

In The Spotlight 
 
 
This week there’s a VIE (Very Important Episode) coming from Drewling Samantics HQ, and not just because Drew and Sam are tackling a rather serious subject. Why then? Well, insert fanfare here - today’s is the two hundredth show! Yes, they said it couldn’t be done, there was no future, the boys must be fools… well actually no one said anything of the sort, but nonetheless our podcasting pair, along with their multitude of fabulous guests, have quietly totted up an amazing two hundred episodes! Through good times and hard times, during heavy work schedules and tours, and all while navigating various tricky and entertaining situations, topics and discussions, Drew and Sam have reached another Drewling Samantics recording milestone, and clearly they have enjoyed every single minute. 
 
So, to today’s topic, and it’s one affecting many, if not nearly all professional creatives within the performance industry in the UK. This latest outing has the boys picking over the recent legal case between Equity, the actors’ union, and Spotlight, “the home of casting”, about fees for services provided, and their validity/justification. It’s a dispute that’s been going on for some time now, and a recent big development has resulted in a potential outcome which deserves to be delved into. Whether you are a member of one or both organisations, or know nothing of the events at all, it is an interesting and challenging subject, so will no doubt promote the thoughts and comments of Drewling Samantics fan, followers, listeners and watchers, as well as giving an insight into how the boys themselves are affected, and their opinions on the situation in general. 
 
So join Drew and Sam on this significant day, as they discuss a somewhat difficult side of the industry, while celebrating a huge podcasting achievement! 
 
 
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The Heart of the Matter 
 
 
The Drewling Samantics boys are back once again with another cracking episode, and to make things even better they are joined by another fabulous guest this week who drops in with an amazing story to tell! 
 
Syed Jawad is a film-maker, musician, songwriter and YouTube content creator, and, despite being relatively new to the industry, he certainly isn’t hanging around when it comes to making progress! Prior to immersing himself in the entertainment world, Syed had a successful career in a totally different area, but then he found himself on the receiving end of a life changing event that did literally that - it changed his life! He is the first to admit it’s been for the better, and his sense of humour and fun, and sheer joy in what he does, belie the amazing back story he has to tell. As the founder of his production company The Film Studio, Syed has flourished personally and professionally, and as he explains, for him those two things are inextricably linked. 
 
So don’t hesitate, there’s no better time to tune in, as Syed’s visit to Drewling Samantics results in a candid, revealing and heart-warming discussion that is sure to entertain and inspire. 
 
 
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Play It Again Sam?
 
 
Our podcasting pair are in an inquisitive mood this week, firing questions at each other and delving into past roles and shows. Drewling Samantics followers may remember the boys previously discussing some of the favourite plays and parts they’ve enjoyed, and it just so happens that Drew had the opportunity to revisit one of his most fondly remembered during his recent “rep” season. But was it as good as last time? And how does Sam feel about repeating a role or show? There are inevitably some they’d love to have a stab at again, but equally, there are some best left (for whatever reason!) to remain as memories. Interesting feelings and thoughts arise as they question how they would feel and deal with a revisit, in different circumstances, and with different cast members.
 
So tune in to the latest episode of everyone’s favourite podcast, to experience a conversation that is more than just a trip down memory lane, but a look at how attitudes and approaches to certain roles are tempered over time. Drew and Sam are on top form and some intriguing questions and answers await viewers and listeners alike.
 
 
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CrackerJack 
 
 
Everybody loves a good podcast guest, but a good guest isn’t what’s on the menu this week on Drewling Samantics, as describing the first visitor of Season Fourteen as merely “good” would be quite the insult! Yes, today the boys are thrilled to welcome the immensely talented and rather bloody brilliant Mr Jack Tyler Fisher to the show. 
 
Jack, like many of the highly-skilled friends of the podcast, is a multi-faceted creative: musician, actor, and writer - he works across many genres and areas of the industry. He’s moved effortlessly from talented musician to actor, at one time touring with the podcast’s very own Sam (make your own decisions as to whether that is a positive career moment!) They worked together on ‘How’s Your Father’ where Jack displayed his emotional depth and character skills, alongside his impressive comic ability and natural musical aptitude. 
 
More recently Jack has been involved with the production of a new TV sitcom ‘Bowl’ with exciting developments relating to that in the pipeline. Diving into the music side, his band Bayou have been tasting success with nominations for awards and tour dates aplenty, and Jack has been able to embrace his love of writing music and giving voice to his compositions. 
 
So tune in now to find out lots more about this lovely lad - you don’t want to miss Jack’s visit to Drewling Samantics as this talented gentleman doesn’t stand still for long! 
 
 
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Ten-Four Good Buddies
 
 
Fourteen isn’t normally considered to be a particularly significant number. It’s not the first teenage year, it’s more than a Baker’s Dozen, it isn’t associated with bad luck or other superstitions, and from a mathematical point of view it doesn’t really have many special numerical characteristics. But to Drew and Sam, everyone’s favourite podcast presenters, it is a rather important number indeed. 
 
And yes, you’ve guessed why - the boys are BACK, and welcoming us in to this, their FOURTEENTH season of performance industry chat! This season promises to be another cracker, with lots of brilliant guests, more news and discussions, plenty of banter and all the other Drewling Samantics content we’ve come to know and love. 
 
To long-time followers and fans, it’s a welcome return for the boys, who take time in this episode to explain what they’ve been up to since we last heard from them, and what is to come over the next fifteen weeks. To newcomers it’s a fun introduction to two seasoned pro’s (both of podcasting and their respective jobs) within a rather unique vocational world. 
 
So what are you waiting for?! Dive right in now - Drewling Samantics is back baby!
 
 
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Season Thirteen – Best of Drew & Sam 
 
 
What do you possibly do after enjoying one hundred and ninety-four episodes of a fantastic podcast? Well, you dive right in to the one hundred and ninety-fifth episode of course! Yes, the boys at Drewling Samantics have reached their final show of Season Thirteen, and it just so happens to be a compilation of their highlights, better known as the Best of Drew & Sam! 
 
Today’s episode contains all the greatest moments and top bits of content from the past fifteen weeks, and the chaps have made sure they’ve included generous helpings of banter and laughter, serious reflections on the profession, information and experiences, and open and honest personal revelations and opinions - the perfect blend you might say! 
 
So now is the time to tune in and experience these personal picks before our podcasting pair sign off and take a short break. They will be drawing breath and gathering themselves for the eagerly awaited fourteenth season, so savour this final outing, and treat it as just a taste of what’s to come! 
 
 
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Season Thirteen – Best of Guests 
 
 
Sadly we’re nearly there, the end of Season Thirteen. But Drew and Sam would never leave us hanging, and as is customary in the latter stages of a season, they’ve managed to take an entertaining dip into all Season Thirteen’s guest episodes, and assembled a selection of prize moments for us to re-live and re-enjoy. 
 
It seems immensely tricky trying to squeeze so many great moments into one episode, but our podcasting pair have achieved the seemingly impossible once again! From drumming to children’s TV, travel to magic, and career changes to photography, the Drewling Samantics duo were treated to some enormously varied entertaining insights and stories by their creative visitors, and in turn are sharing it all with us once again. 
 
If you accidentally missed seeing any of the amazing appearances from Robin Payne, Colleen Daley, Freddie Brandes, Paul Burley, Tim Nixon and Brian Worley, then what were you doing?! But fortunately all is not lost, as now is a chance to experience the choicest moments from these incredibly talented people before you hit the archives and enjoy those shows in their full glory. And just when you thought the pinnacle had been reached, Drew and Sam will be back next week with favourite moments from their other episodes - somehow Season Thirteen still has more to give! 
 
 
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Bag of Tricks 
 
 
So for the final time this season, Drew and Sam get together for a podcast appearance full of the usual banter and nonsense, before they take a break and recharge their podcast batteries in readiness for Season Fourteen.
While both the boys are about to be off for a few weeks, Drew is taking that quite literally, embarking on a month long stint in Lyme Regis performing in three plays at the fabulous Marine Theatre. With that in mind his impending need to pack his suitcase has inspired the lads to discuss exactly what they put into their touring bags and what bits of kit they always have ready for the road. 
 
Covering all eventualities work-wise, last minute self-tapes and voiceover submissions require microphones and cameras, tripods, editing kit, lights and all manner of other useful gear that helps enable an actors’ life to continue, despite not being at home. Also, there are those little home comforts that, when in strange digs and limited spaces, go a long way to making life a bit more bearable - however welcoming those homes, and at times their hosts, may be. And the same applies to dressing rooms, just how long will you be there and does that change how you “set up”? 
 
All this is considered and more, and goes into making this a truly cracking last episode before the final ‘Best Of’ compilations shows round off another fantastic season of Drewling Samantics. 
 
 
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Photogenius 
 
 
Sadly, we have reached the final guest episode of this Drewling Samantics season, but the boys (and their visitor) are making sure Season Thirteen is finishing up in picture-perfect fashion! 
 
Now it could be said it doesn’t take a genius to be photogenic, but it does take a certain genius to spot it, or to be able to seize an opportunity to take a perfect photograph and capture a once in a life time moment. This week Drew and Sam are joined by Brian Worley, a man who just so happens to have that gift. 
 
With insights into the art of photography, working with models, using technology to enhance art, and explaining how to grab the moment and get ‘the shot’, Brian is a fabulous and knowledgeable guest with plenty to share. With an engineering background, and the ability to effortlessly convey his enthusiasm for his work, Brian has developed a successful career full of highlights and exciting projects, and to top it all off, he also passes on his expertise when teaching and working with budding photographers - what a guy! 
 
“But where can we see his work?” you may ask? Well aside from the links in this description, Drew and Sam have also included some wonderful images captured by Brian on the YouTube version of this episode, so there’s never been a better time jump on and take a look! 
 
 
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Panel Beating 
 
 
It can be a strange and interesting journey in the entertainment world, just when you think you know your place and start to establish some form of predictability, along comes a job or opportunity and the tables are turned! 
 
A few episodes ago Drew and Sam took on the topic of auditions, and discussed what can be involved in, and how they navigate those tricky but oh so very important moments in a performer’s life. In today’s show they flip things round and give some insight into their experiences of being on the other side of that audition process. Both of the chaps have held castings, sat in on auditions, or been involved in assembling a team for various productions, but just how (if at all) does actually being an actor affect their approach and treatment of those attending the castings? And what have been the results of, and, perhaps most importantly of all, what have they learned from these auditions? 
 
Well you can join our dynamic duo for another interesting and amusing chat that answers all those questions and more, as well as finding out how being part of an audition panel can be as intimidating and stressful as being in front of one! The usual variety of advice, debates and funny stories that we’ve all come to know and love make this yet another fabulous episode from the Drewling Samantics boys, so check it out now! 
 
 
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