50 episodes

A podcast to help unpack the skills needed for the entertainment and creative industries and celebrate those already in them.

A series of solo shows and interviews to help creatives with the business of show business.

Learn how to market yourself as a creative and how to boss your social media and online presence.

Great for actors, dancers, singers, producers, writers and those in the creative industries.

The Business of Show Business Jamie Body

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 44 Ratings

A podcast to help unpack the skills needed for the entertainment and creative industries and celebrate those already in them.

A series of solo shows and interviews to help creatives with the business of show business.

Learn how to market yourself as a creative and how to boss your social media and online presence.

Great for actors, dancers, singers, producers, writers and those in the creative industries.

    Getting to know your agent with JBR

    Getting to know your agent with JBR

    Welcome back to season 4 of The Business of Show Business podcast.
    In this episode podcast host, Jamie Body is joined by agent and manager JBR.
    JBR shares his year's of knowledge and advice with listeners as they discuss how to build a happy and lasting relationship with your agent, how it's ok to follow other passions and much more.
    Book: Getting, Keeping & Working with Your Acting Agent: The Compact Guide
    Website: https://jbragent.com/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbragent
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbragent/

    • 52 min
    Being a musical theatre swing with Jen Caldwell

    Being a musical theatre swing with Jen Caldwell

    Welcome back to The Business of Show Business Podcast.
    For episode 2 of season 4, we talk to super swing Jen Caldwell.
    Jen has appeared in numerous shows across a multitude of roles. Credits include - Swing/cover Heather/Resident Director, American Idiot, UK & Ireland Tour. Swing/cover Emily, Knights of the Rose, Arts Theatre. Flick, The Rhythm Method, workshop, The Bush Theatre and The Landor Space. Dyanne, Million Dollar Quartet, Indian Tour. Cover Dyanne/Resident Director/Resident Choreographer, Million Dollar Quartet, UK & Ireland tour. Covered/played Princess Fiona, Shrek the Musical, UK & Ireland tour. Covered/played Sophie and Ali, Mamma Mia!, Prince of Wales and Novello Theatres.
    Jen is currently touring the UK in the smash-hit musical Six.
    In this episode, Jen and Jamie Body discuss the skills needed to be a swing, life on tour and much more.
    Twitter: @jennifer_cald
    Instagram: @jcaldwell6889

    • 40 min
    Life on Broadway with J Harrison Ghee

    Life on Broadway with J Harrison Ghee

    Welcome back to Season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast.
    Host Jamie Body is joined on this episode by J Harrison Ghee.
    They discuss performing on Broadway, the life-changing experience J had while performing as Lola in Kinky Boots, and playing Velma Kelly in Chicago.
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jharrisonghee
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jharrisonghee/

    • 34 min
    Theatre Journalism with The Stage newspaper's News Editor Matt Hemley

    Theatre Journalism with The Stage newspaper's News Editor Matt Hemley

    Welcome back to The Business of Show Business Podcast.
    For season 4 episode 4 podcast host Jamie Body is joined by the News Editor from The Stage newspaper Matt Hemley.
    Matt originally trained as an actor before starting his journey as a journalist.
    In this podcast episode, the pair talk about the importance of theatre and entertainment journalism, press coverage and how to get into the world of journalism if you are interested in it.
    You can read Matt's articles here: https://www.thestage.co.uk/author-matthew-hemley
    Find Matt on Twitter here - https://twitter.com/MattHemley

    • 34 min
    Sorting out your Tax with Theataccounts

    Sorting out your Tax with Theataccounts

    Welcome back to season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast.
    In this episode host, Jamie Body talks to Alex Dyer from Theataaccounts. Tax doesn't have to be scary and Alex tells you why.
    During the episode, Alex shares advice on what you can and can't claim, advice on applying for a mortgage and so much more.
    Website: https://theataccounts.co.uk/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/theataccounts
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Theataccounts

    • 41 min
    Auditioning and training with Acting Coach Kieran Vyas

    Auditioning and training with Acting Coach Kieran Vyas

    Welcome back to Season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast.
    Podcast host Jamie Body talks to director, acting coach and filmmaker Kieran Vyas about the industry.
    They talk about auditioning, getting the most out of your career and how to market yourself.
    Website: https://kieranvyas.co.uk/

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
44 Ratings

44 Ratings

sarahlovescake ,

Gorgeous

Loved listening to this. Especially the episode with Rachel Windsor- she was so insightful and thoughtful on her own experience. It really resonated with me.

Bettttt07 ,

Very useful resource!

Planning to share this with friends in the industry

Anastasia Kr ,

An absolute gem!

So happy I found this podcast- it’s a wealth of knowledge for anyone in the creative industries! Jamie is an amazing host and is always very thoughtful with his questions and reflections. I love that he has experience from both the business and the performance side of things, that makes it even more valuable. Would 100% recommend!

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