Drewling Samantics

Season Twelve – Best of Drew & Sam
 
 
This is it, truly the last Drewling Samantics show of Season Twelve! So what do we do after this finale? There are no more episodes! (Well not until Season Thirteen anyway - but more of that in due course).
 
The simple answer of course is to enjoy this last outing, especially seeing it’s another highlights show - and what a season it has been! Numerous beers, teas and coffees have been poured and consumed over these past six months (and yes - Season Twelve really has spanned that enormous time frame!) and a few more beverages flowed as they deliberated over choosing their favourite bits. Not an easy task seeing as the boys have covered an impressive amount of territory this season, with a discussion topic list including: producing, AI, films, new writing, understudies, and big surprises to name but a few! All this and they even managed to take a break to go off and work over the Christmas period - insanity! But they have indeed managed to re-listen to and re-watch all this season’s content, and attempted (How successfully? You decide!) to bring all of their most memorable moments together, for this conclusion of Season Twelve.
 
So, before Drew and Sam take a well deserved short break to prepare for a new season, take a dip into this collection and then why not go back and relive some previous episodes in full, the chaps promise not to keep everyone waiting too long!
 
 
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Season Twelve – Best of Guests 
 
 
Another season is coming to an end, and we’ve been lucky enough to experience six more action-packed and content-filled episodes where Drew and Sam welcomed visitors to the podcast. The levels of talent and quality have only been matched by the laughs, banter, fascinating facts and overall brilliance these wonderful guests have brought to the show, and it’s safe to say every single episode has been thoroughly enjoyable. 
 
So how do you go about narrowing such brilliance down to just a select few moments and highlights? An extremely tough question to answer, but somehow our favourite podcasting hosts have managed it, so all that’s left to do is find out what those favourite bits are! Yes it’s time to sit back, get comfortable, and experience some of the wonderful moments featuring Jonathan Carlton, Tiran Aakel, Neil James, Tom Quinn, Joe Potter and Dom Thomson. What more could you possibly ask for?! 
 
 
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Affordable Awardable
 
 
It’s the time of awards ceremonies, where new comers and regulars, remakes and rewrites, brilliance and genius are all rewarded for a job well done, and as always there have been some pleasant shocks along with the expectedly predictable results.
 
Looking specifically at films and their budgets, in today’s episode the boys take a curious peek at how big budget movies and their profits compare to those that, financially speaking, are less well-endowed. The facts can be rather enlightening; and we are invited to join Drew and Sam to share in their surprise at the resulting success of various films, and their astonishment at some of the investments - both big and small! And it’s not only recent films that have either cost a fortune or been produced on a shoe string, a look back at past productions reveals some interesting conclusions too!
 
The Drewling Samantics chaps end the season of regular episodes with a fact filled chat, but don’t despair, there are still two more visits to Season Twelve with the beloved “Best Of” highlights shows still to come. 
 
 
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Coming Out of His Shell
 
 
Regular listeners and viewers of Drewling Samantics will know all about how Drew and Sam found their respective ways into the industry, with their individual paths differing quite significantly, and in this week’s episode they introduce a guest who has taken another, rather uniquely timed, step into acting.
 
Dom Thomson is a relatively new member of the acting family, but that hasn’t stopped him experiencing several avenues of performance in such a short time: touring theatre, ballet (although not as you may think, as he explains), interactive and immersive shows, new writing - he certainly hasn’t been a slouch! And his “origin story” is perhaps a seemingly familiar one, but with a definite twist. As we know, during the visit of the “Unwelcome Guest” many members of the arts experienced a variety of difficulties and challenges that resulted in taking unexpected action - some took on other jobs (in rare cases leaving the performing world on a permanent basis), some relied on savings, some did lots of remote work, and some even started podcasts! Dom however took almost the opposite change of direction, leaving his regular job, and, after a period of reflection, decided to become an actor! This is never an easy choice, and for Dom too there were certain obstacles, but then an amazing event helped Dom on his way…
 
No spoilers here, you’ll just have to listen to the charming and erudite Dom Thomson as he shares his stories with Drew and Sam.
 
 
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What is Next for Stage and Screen? AI-AI-Oh! 
 
 
Don’t worry, despite what may be apparent from social media imagery, our two favourite podcasters haven’t been replaced by robot doppelgangers! But today’s episode does have a rather futuristic feel. You see in recent times two letters have caused puzzlement, consternation, hope, anger, worry, investment and much else in the entertainment industry, and indeed in the arts more widely... Those letters of course, are AI. 
 
There is no denying its impact, or ignoring the ever-growing influence of AI, and this week Drew and Sam dive into the world of this technology, and especially its as yet undefined effects on the future of the performance world. It is such a fast-moving technology that there seem to be no boundaries or limits, and the boys explore some of the legal and professional ramifications and possible failings. It’s not all bad news however there are some benefits to look forward to, and some fun to be had. 
 
Such a large and ever growing subject cannot be covered in a single episode, which is why the chaps have touched upon it before, and no doubt will visit it again in the future, but for now dive in and enjoy this thought provoking and frank chat about a technology that is (to paraphrase a certain marvel villain's famous statement) “Inevitable”. 
 
 
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Unpacking The Trunk 
 
 
The Drewling Samantics boys have always been great supporters of enterprising and determined creatives, so it’s no surprise that this week’s guest is one such professional. 
 
Joe Potter is an ambitious and driven producer, and his company Trunk Theatre (that just happens to have one particularly familiar actor as part of the team...) is a testament to his approach to creating fantastic theatre. Aside from writing and producing high quality Theatre in Education, and touring these productions for several years, Joe has also had many roles in the arts himself, having tried his hand at many facets of the arts, and his honest appraisal of his abilities has led him to keep on exploring until finding the hat that fits best. 
 
Joe is uncompromising in his opinions regarding the performance industry, and it is just this strength and clarity that has brought him and Trunk the success they deserve. Joe is the latest wonderful guest that Drew and Sam take great pleasure in interviewing and sharing some banter with - and yet another brilliant visitor for all Drewling Samantics fans and followers to enjoy! 
 
 
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Didn’t See That Coming 
 

Well Drew and Sam are really throwing a few surprises into the mix this season as in this episode they are unexpectedly united to do an in-person recording!
 
It really is a nice surprise to see them back on the sofa together, drinks in hand and banter at the ready, and to keep the theme of unpredictability going, in this episode of Drewling Samantics the boys’ discussion centres around unanticipated events that can impact a show or performance.
 
Drew and Sam have talked about and been visited by understudies, they have laughed over mishaps during performances, and have deliberated over things that could be predicted or coped with, however there are unforeseen circumstances that cannot be planned for, or even considered, that can alter a show or the production - and sometimes even the performers themselves! Some are funny, some are more serious, and some are just down-right weird! But whatever the occurrence, the show should, and does, go on…
 
 
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Straight from the Horse’s Mouth
 
 
Drewling Samantics fans and followers alike must feel so very lucky, as the great guests just keep on coming! Drew and Sam are fortunate of course to have worked and been associated with some wonderfully talented people, but they and the many guests that have been on the podcast are members of a very caring and dedicated profession. In today’s episode it shows that statement has never been more true than with this week’s guest Tom Quinn.
 
Tom is an actor, puppeteer and director, he’s followed where his skills have led him, and he’s worked on some of the biggest and most popular productions across the globe. Puppeteering on shows like Warhorse, Dinosaur World Live and Spitting Image the Musical, as well as directing interactive experiences  such as Taskmaster, Tom has had a fascinating and brilliant career, and gives a wonderful insight into the physical and emotional (not to forget geographical!) journeys these productions have taken him on.
 
He’s a performer well in touch with his emotions and equally able to lend them to the various puppets he worked with to bring them to life, and is also a super guest, so make sure you tune in to the latest great offering from Drewling Samantics!
 
 
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Here’s One I Made Earlier
 
 
Before you go looking for some sticky back plastic and fairy liquid bottles (if you know you know!) Drew and Sam haven’t turned to arts and crafts this week, rather the boys spend this episode discussing, exploring and debating the art of creating one’s own opportunities in the entertainment world. 
 
In an increasingly crowded and traditionally competitive industry, where there are always many performers seeking limited roles, more actors and creatives are “making their own work”. Writing, directing, producing and promoting, it is now fairly common to see the modern performer undertaking some (and even at times all) of these tasks and roles in order to put on plays, make films and release all sorts of new material.
 
However, there are obviously positives and negatives to cutting out the middleman and wearing all the hats, as in order to experience the end goal it does normally mean taking risks at the same time. Using the examples of recent guests and Drew himself, the Drewling Samantics lads discuss the excitement, hard work, determination and fear that it takes to fully become “your own boss”, and the rewards that (hopefully) follow.
 
 
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A Fan-tastic Guest
 
 
The wait is over, Drewling Samantics is back! Yes Drew and Sam have returned for the second half (or to be more precise, the next two thirds) of Season Twelve! The boys have had a great Christmas season working and celebrating, but now they’re resuming the more serious, but equally enjoyable business of bringing their fans their favourite entertainment podcast!
 
And speaking of fans, we are straight in with a guest episode that features a genuine, bona fide fan of the show - Neil James, who just so happens to be a fabulous actor himself! A friend and colleague of both the lads, Neil worked with Sam many years ago on a web-series, and more recently (last summer in fact) with Drew in a rep season of plays. Both experiences are discussed along with all the other work that keeps Neil extremely busy, including film, theatre, voice over and a whole lot more - and there’s even an moment where Drew and Sam find themselves being asked a pretty in depth question or two!
 
Don’t miss this premiere episode of 2025, as the Drewling Samantics chaps are visited by their latest brilliant guest, and prepare us for another year of wonderful podcast content!
 
 
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