What's Going On?

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Join Hudson, Richard Young and a special guest each week to find out what's going on in the magic world.

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Ep97 - What's Going On? - Simon Gillis

On this weeks Podcast Young & Hudson are joined by magician and the Managing Director of See Saw Films which created some of the most successful TV in the last few years including Slow Horses and Sweetpea. Topics discussed: Simon shares how magic is currently viewed by high up executives in TV/streaming. His shares his 'near miss' in securing Andy Nyman's last book. Simon shares advice on how to get a magic TV show. How AI is changing TV and what this might mean for magic. Richard previews the Networks Blackpool coverage. Also Simon answers 20 Magic Questions.

1h 7m
30 JAN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Ep96 - What's Going On? - Liberty Larsen

Los Angeles based magician Liberty Larsen joins Young & Hudson this week to discuss her amazing family history and her own magic. Topics discussed: Growing up as a Larsen at The Magic Castle. Working at Black Rabbit Rose. How she became part of Champions of Magic. Advice for how to get booked at The Castle. Liberty discusses what the future of The Castle might look like. Also discussed, Has Justin From stopped exposing magic? Harry Merlin Piper thrills on Netflix's Star Search. Also Liberty answers 20 Magic Questions.

1h 9m
9 JAN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Ep95 - What's Going On? - Catch up with Rob James

Hudson is ill so Rob James steps in for a New Years catch up with Richard to discuss all of these things: The record year for The Magic Circle Christmas show Big changes at The Magic Castle afoot? Will Netflix's new Star Search show find a new magic superstar? An animal act that doesn't get any complaints. Joao Miranda's new MagReel? Trick of the year or another one for the drawer? Richard talks about his last 2 months on the road With Champions of Magic Criss Angel pulls OUT of Blackpool. PLUS: A top tip for how to get. room at The Holiday Inn at Blackpool 2027. PLUS PLUS: Top tips for magicians to survive January.

1 hr
08/12/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Ep94 - What's Going On? - Return of The Poddycast

Rob James and Alan Hudson reunite for a special episode of The Poddycast which last broadcast in 2008.

58 min
21/11/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Ep93 - What's Going On? - Neb

The co-host of the Neb & Harry podcast joins us this week! Topics discussed: Neb's time as a musician and how he transitioned to magic. His day with the late, great Paul Daniels. Some great tips for workers with Christmas gigs. His collaboration with Fergus Flanagan with their company talk magic. Also Neb

1h 22m
14/11/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Ep92 - What's Going On? - Pete Heat

Jack Rhodes sits in as co-host with Hudson this week as we welcome Pete Heat to the What's Going On podcast for the first time. Topics discussed: All three discuss professional failures. A discussion on magic in the future online and in real life with AI. Pete's many near misses with TV fame. Cruise ships and why Pete never filled out the form to perform on them. A story about an agent who went cold on Pete faster than a cup of tea on the side. Jack shares an amazing story about his gig on a 3 week gay cruise. Also Pete Answers 20 Magic Questions

1h 26m
07/11/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Ep92 - What's Going On? - Young & Hudson Catch Up

A lot going on in the magic world this week, so Young & Hudson mull over all the goings on. Topics Discussed: Young talks all about how rehearsals are going for the new Champions of Magic tour. Rob Lake on Broadway with the Muppets. The astonishing new ITR system from Magie Factory and an exclusive about another upcoming thread release. Another incredible Chris Cross anecdote. Hudson talks about his new zoom show. Zac King's Trickstarters, is it hooky? Criss Angel and Alice Coopers upcoming show. PLUS: Some top tips for how to make the most money in December for the working pro.

56 min
31/10/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Ep91 - What's Going On? - Ben Hart

This week Young & Hudson are joined by the incomparable Ben Hart recorded during his current UK nationwide tour. How he has made The Edinburgh Fringe financially viable. Why he hates social media. His recent gig in Saudi Arabia, including an insight into the money paid. His consultancy work on the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster Nuremberg. His time on BGT, including working with Magicians Assemble. His impact of Anthony Owen on his early career. Ben also answers 20 Magic Questions.

1h 19m

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29/10/2024

Russ Appleby

Every magician should subscribe to this professional podcast network. What’s Going On especially is a great pod by the 2 lesser successful halves of moderately productive double acts 😁 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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04/02/2024

Redshark_0

Recently subscribed and really enjoying the variety of content and the different formats. Love the links to each episode on the magic tv reruns so you ca. easily go back and enjoy. Keep up the great work guys
Essential magical listening

26/08/2023

jwjmcd

So glad that we have a chance to listen to Young and Hudson and others chatting all things magic. Have missed these chats over the last four years! Long may they continue !