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.
• The moment Tony left a 30-year corporate career to pursue writing.
• How Craig felt making his TV debut on BBC's "Shetland".
• Social media and why it’s an exciting subject to explore on stage.
• Their advice for others, and much more.

Craig Barclay & Tony Voller:

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

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In Episode 141, we are joined by vastly experienced editor and director Vito Milazzo. Vito’s recent directing work includes ‘Playing The Game’ (BBC), and he’s edited a wide range of shows, including ‘Frankie Boyle’s New World Order,’ ‘Celebs Go Dating,’ and ‘Short Stuff.’

Vito chatted with us about everything from:

• What caused the crisis in TV and Film.
• His pathway to becoming an editor and director.
• The moment an inspiring teacher changed his life.
• How we can create positive change in a struggling industry.
• His advice for others and much more.

Vito Milazzo:

The TV Watercooler: https://tvwatercooler.org/

The TV Mindset on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tv_mindset/

BECTU: https://bectu.org.uk/

Vito on TOVs: https://tovs.co.uk/personnel/vito-milazzo/

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In Episode 140, we are joined by the talented up-and-coming writer Katie Sayer, whose writing credits for TV and radio include The Skewer, Dead Ringers, The Now Show, The Naked Week, and One Person Found This Helpful. Katie is about to take her new play, Love’s a Beach, to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Katie chatted with us about everything from:

• Writing for TV and radio.
• Her biggest influences.
• How Love’s a Beach came about and what people can expect from it.
• Her pathway into writing.
• How she looks after her mental health.
• What it’s like writing for a variety of different mediums and more.

Katie Sayer

'Love's a Beach' @ Pleasance Theatre: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/loves-beach

Katie's Website: https://katiesayer.co.uk/

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In Episode 139, Jamie is joined for a fascinating chat by Actor and Singer Jake Roche, formerly of the chart-topping band ‘Rixton’. Jake is about to take his debut show ‘Neporrhoids’ to the Edinburgh Fringe, which looks to delve into the ‘meteoric rise and devastating fall’ of his time in music.

He talks to us about everything from:

• How ‘Neporrhoids’ came about and what people can expect from it.
• The realities of fame.
• What he learned from his time in bands ‘Rixton’ and ‘Push Baby’.
• Finding purpose in what you do.
• How he feels about the term ‘Nepo Baby’.
• The current state of the music industry.
• Putting your mental health first and much, much more.

Jake Roche:

Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeroche/

'Neporroids': https://www.neporrhoids.com/

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In Episode 138 Jamie is joined by acclaimed Irish actor Jessica Regan for a fascinating chat. Having been in a number of series & national theatre shows including Doctors, Nowhere Fast, Eastenders & Peep show Jessica is taking her debut show "16 Postcodes" to the Edinburgh Fringe. We chatted about everything from:

• Forging a career in acting. • How to be a good public speaker. • Irish identity. • Building resilience in a tough industry.

• Taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe.• Her advice for upcoming actors & more.

Jessica Reegan

'16 Postcodes' @ Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/16-postcodes

'Big Speeches': https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/16-postcodes

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In Episode 137, Jamie is joined by Theatre Maker Jack Bentinck. Jack has been part of "Temper Theatre" for the last decade and, after a successful Edinburgh Fringe run, is currently on tour with their latest show, "Home," in China.

We spoke about everything from:

• How Temper Theatre started
• What he’s learned from a decade of theatre-making
• National identity
• Touring theatre internationally
• The ups and downs of a creative career, and much more

Jack Bentink:

Temper Theatre: https://www.tempertheatre.co.uk/

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