Just Get A Real Job

In this week's episode, I’m joined by Philip Ralph, a multi-award-winning writer for screen and stage. Philip went viral in March for a powerful and well-crafted thread on X (formerly Twitter) in response to the BBC’s axing of the popular soap 'Doctors'. It was a privilege to have him on the show to discuss both his career as a writer and the ongoing crisis facing the TV industry.

We chatted about topics including:

• Why the TV and wider screen industry is in crisis

• Why "survive to 2025" is a flawed idea

• Getting into writing during his time as an understudy

• The lack of new voices

• The importance of soaps

• Writing Verbatim and docudrama writing

• The problem with magical thinking in the arts

• The biggest lessons he’s learned—and much more

Philip Ralph:

Film and TV Charity: https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/ 

Philip on X: https://x.com/philipralph9 

Philip's Website: https://philipralph.com/ 

Mark Cousin's Post on X: https://x.com/markcousinsfilm/status/1841871888152232057 

'Doctors' Article in The Guardian: 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/02/bbc-move-to-axe-doctors-is-disastrous-says-screenwriter 

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For our 150th episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by producers Saffia Sage and Bjørn Hanson, live from the HB Film Festival in Paisley. 

In this episode, we explore:

• What a producer’s role truly involves

Bjørn’s credits include Float (BBC) and Aninika (UKTV), while Saffia’s credits include Screw (C4) and The Rig (Amazon Prime).

This episode was recorded live on Sunday 6th October 2024 as part of ‘The HB Film Festival’ 

Saffia Sage & Bjørn Hanson:

Black Camel Pictures: https://blackcamel.co.uk/ 

'Float' on BBC IPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09s27fp/float 

Saffia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saffiasage/ 

Saffia on X: https://x.com/SaffiaSage 

HB Film Festival: https://www.hbfilmfestival.com/ 

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153   

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We’re back! This week, we’re joined by Gabriella Leonardi, who is currently starring in the brilliant new play “Flock” as “Cel". Gabriella is an accomplished actor, writer, poet, and model, with a really inspiring story. 

Gabriella chatted to us about: 

• Forging your own path in a challenging industry

Gabriella Leonardi:

"Flock" @ Soho Theatre: https://sohotheatre.com/events/flock/

"The Art of a Damaged Soul" on Paperback: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-art-of-a-damaged-soul/gabriella-leonardi/9781398440982 

Barney Songs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhfYkck5lXs 

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153   

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Join us this week as we sit down with returning guest and friend of the podcast, Kyle Dolan. Currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, Kyle is doing two shows including his late-night comedy variety show, *Liars & Clowns*, and his solo show, *No Place Like Home*

Kyle spoke to us about everything from:

- Finding your voice through trial and error

- Returning to the Fringe for the third year in a row

- The cultural differences between Australia and Scotland

- How his shows have evolved over time

- His Australian Mount Rushmore

- What he’s learned most from stand-up & more

Recorded at the Assembly Club Bar.

Kyle Dolan:

'Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show': https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/613-liars-and-clowns-a-late-night-comedy-show

'No Place Like Home': https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kyle-dolan-no-place-like-home 

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This week, we are joined by the wonderful Kelsey Sullivan, who is about to take her new show ‘Worm Teeth’ to the Edinburgh Fringe starting Monday, August 19th.

In our conversation, we covered a wide range of topics, including:

• Moving to a new country as a creative

Kelsey Sullivan:

'Worm Teeth' @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/worm-teeth 

SMAK Productions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smak_productions/ 

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In this week’s bonus episode we are joined by Zoë Bullock and Louise Oliver who are currently performing their show Gracie and the Start of the End of the World (Again) at the Assembly Roxy Outside. 

They chatted to us about everything from:

• What makes a good collaboration.

Links:

Gracie and the Start of the end of the world tickets: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/592-gracie-and-the-start-of-the-end-of-the-world-again

Persistent and Nasty: 

https://www.persistentandnasty.co.uk

Bar Italia Films:

https://www.mslouiseoliver.com

🎙️ New Episode: Behind-the-Scenes at the Edinburgh Fringe! 🎙️

Join us this week as we sit down with award-winning writer and performer Tom Greaves. Tom is currently performing his show "Fudgy" at the Assembly Roxy, and we caught up with him in the vibrant Assembly Gardens.

In this episode Tom chatted to us about:

• The inspiration behind "Fudgy"

Tom Greaves:

'FUDGEY' @ The Edinburgh Fringe Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tom-greaves-fudgey 

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In Episode 144, we are joined by the hilarious Simon Hennessy, a comedian and content creator. Having created iconic viral characters like Remy and Adam from Bumble, Simon has become an internet sensation and is about to take his show, ‘Notice Box,’ to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 

Simon shared his insights on: 

- How he got into creating comedy characters online. 

- His upcoming show ‘Notice Box’.

- The day-to-day life of being an internet comedian.

- What it’s like performing for real audiences. 

- Who’d be on his Irish Mount Rushmore.

- JFK.

- Why hot people are ruining it for the rest of us, and much more.

Simon Hennessy:

'Notice Box' @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/notice-box

Simon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonhennescenes?lang=en 

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This week, we are joined by Lotte Pearl (Actor & Musician), who is about to debut their new show, 'The Emu War: A New Musical,' at the Edinburgh Fringe.

We chatted about everything from:

- The process of composing a new musical.

- How to take a show to the Edinburgh Fringe.

- Dealing with setbacks.

- Lotte’s journey into acting and songwriting.

- Being a student in the current creative climate.

- Lotte’s advice for others, and much more.

Lotte Pearl:

Lotte's Website: https://www.lottepearl.com/ 

Tickets for 'The Emu War: A New Musical @ Pleasance Two, Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/emu-war-a-new-musical 

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In Episode 142, we are joined by Tony Voller (writer) and returning guest Craig Barclay (actor), who are both preparing to take their show "Addict" to the Edinburgh Fringe next month.

They spoke to us about:

• How they met and how their show "Addict" came to be.

Craig Barclay & Tony Voller:

Addict @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/addict 

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