Just Get A Real Job Jamie Mackinlay

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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We're back! In Episode 136, Jamie catches up with Filmmaker, Editor, and Content Creator Ashley Dick. Ashley recently launched her new YouTube channel, 'Cinora', and it was great to hear about what she has been up to since the last time she was on the podcast last year.
 
We chatted about everything from:
 
■ The reality of being a Content Creator
■ Building an audience on YouTube.
■ Why soft skills are so helpful in a creative career
■ Embracing mistakes
■ Synesthesia and Neurodivergence.  
■ Launching Cinora and much more
 
Ashley Dick:
 
Screen Scotland: https://www.screen.scot/about 
'Cinora' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cinorafilms/videos 
 
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In Episode 135, Jamie is joined by Niamh McKeown, the director of the new comedy series 'Dinosaur', which is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer and Hulu. Niamh has also written and directed several shorts and comedy pilots. 
Niamh shared her insights on:
Her pathway to becoming a Freelance Director & Writer.
Directing 'Dinosaur' & the creative process behind it.
The intricacies of directing a comedy series. 
The importance of fostering a positive culture on set.
Portraying a contemporary Scotland on-screen.
Her valuable advice for aspiring directors & much more.
 
Niamh McKeown:
 
Dinosaur on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001ybcl 
Niamh's Website: https://niamhmck.com/about 
 
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In episode 134 Jamie sits down with Script Editor & Musician Adair Murray for a fascinating chat about his varied career to date.  
Adair spoke to us about everything from:
Moving to London at the age of 16 to pursue a career in Music. 
Nearly becoming a member of S-Club 7.
Script Editing and working across two different industries. 
Learning to love your art for what it is.
His various work at Hollywooks & River City.
His return to making Music again and much much more. 
Adair’s new single ‘No Shame’ is out now! 
Adair Murray:
adairmusic | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree
 
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In Episode 133, Jamie is joined by Spoken Word Artist and Theatre Maker Henry Madd, who’s currently on tour with his critically acclaimed show ‘The Land of Lost Content’. Henry was the writer-in-residence for Pentabus Theatre Company in 2023 and his work aims to champion rural voices and small-town stories.
 
Henry spoke to us about everything from: 
 
Dealing with imposter syndrome.
The importance of rural voices.
His approach to writing. 
How ‘The land of Lost Content’ came about
Mental fitness and dealing with negative reviews
The realities of touring
His advice for his younger self and much more
 
Henry Madd:
 
Henry's Website: https://www.henrymadd.com/ 
'The Booze Blues' (Apples and Snakes: Blackbox) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLXRo3XzOLk&t=89s&ab_channel=ApplesandSnakes 
 
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In Episode 132, Jamie sits down with talented Writer and Performer Josie White, whose darkly comical play ‘Rotten’ is on tour now. 
Josie spoke to us about everything from:
The importance of developing new writing
The highs and lows of a creative career
Her earliest creative influences
Mental health
Why local representation matters 
How her new play ‘Rotten’ came about and much more
Josie White:
'Rotten' on Team Angelica: https://www.teamangelica.com/post/rotten-josie-white 
Josie on Jerwood Arts: https://jerwoodarts.org/artist/josie-white/ 
 
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