Just Get A Real Job
A podcast aiming to demystify the creative industries where Scottish based Script Editor Jamie Mackinlay chats with a range of creatives at different stages of their careers. This podcast is perfect for anyone interested in the creative industries, particularly those at the start of their careers. With a wide range of guests from different parts of the creative industries, ’Just Get A Real Job’ filled with fun stories and lots of interesting advice. Celebrating the best of creativity and detailing honestly people’s struggles, triumphs and all round experiences in doing what they love.
Episodes
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:
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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. <...
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.
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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
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This week on the podcast, Jamie is joined by brothers John and Matt Reynolds, who are two of the co-founders of the popular ‘Some Guys With A Camera’.
They chatted to us about everything from:
- Their early creative influences
- Starting ‘Some Guys with a Camera’
- Building a creative community.
- How they made their come...
In Episode 130, Jamie sits down with guitarist and lead vocalist of 'The Rah's' Jack McLeod, who are set to launch their 2nd album 'The Common Ground' on 12th April. Originating from Prestonpans, a small seaside town on the outskirts of Edinburgh, The Rah's formed in 2009 and released their debut album 'When Does This Become Real' in 2021.
Jack spoke to us about everything from:
- His earliest musical...
In Episode 129, Jamie is joined by Actor & Writer Sarah Cameron-West, who after a successful Edinburgh Fringe run last year is about to perform her one-woman show 'KAREN' at the Other Palace Theatre in London later this month.
Sarah spoke to us about everything from:
- Her earliest creative influences.
- How to help create your own opportunities.
- Her successful show ‘KAREN’.
- Getting an agent and thinking about how to s...
In Episode 128, we are thrilled to be joined by Puppeteer and Actor Dave Chapman, whose credits include everything from ‘Stars Wars’, ‘The Muppets: Treasure Island’, ‘Prometheus’, ‘The Dark Crystal’ and a whole range of CBBC shows.
Jamie chatted to Dave about everything from
- His earliest influences and his first steps into becoming a Puppeteer.
- His iconic character ‘Ot...
In Part 2 of our conversation with rising stars Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas from the 'Directors Take' Podcast, Jamie chatted to them about everything from some of the specific skills that have helped them as directors, their relationship with writing, some of the entry points for directors, what the industry can improve on for upcoming directors, the day to day of it all, mental wellbeing & much more.
Oz Arshad &...
In Episode 126, Jamie is joined by rising stars Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas from the 'Directors Take' Podcast. In this first part of a two-part interview, we chatted about everything from their first steps into directing, their earliest influences, the role of a director, transferable skills, starting the 'Directors Take' Podcast & much more. Part 2 will be out next week.
Oz Arshad & Marcus Anthony Thomas:
For the first episode of 2024, Jamie is joined by award-winning Composer & Sound Designer Nicola T. Chang. Working across stage, screen and dance in many roles Nicola has had an interesting and varied career path so far. We chatted about everything from how growing up in Hong Kong has influenced her as a creative, sound design, juggling different skills, the importance of representation across the industry, being a freelancer, ...
For this year's Christmas and New Year Special, Jamie is joined once again for a record-breaking 4th time by Brownbear's Matt Hickman and the wonderful Kate Hammer for her hattrick appearance of the year. Discussion involving looking back on 2023 and talking about everything from Matt’s incredible new album 'Demons', Kate getting a visa, Christmas traditions, the struggles to switch off creativity, cultural highlights of the year, ...
In Episode 123, Jamie is joined by Journalist and Disability Campaigner Michael McEwan, who chatted to us about everything from his career as a journalist so far, his new documentary for BBC Radio Scotland ‘Disability with Attitude’, the barriers facing disabled people in the creative industries, his advice for other journalists, his role models, overcoming setbacks and much more.
Michael McEwan:
In Episode 122, Jamie is joined by West End stars Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson who are currently starring as Christian and Satine in 'Moulin Rouge'. They chatted to us about everything from their first steps into performing, dealing with setbacks, performing in 'Mouline Rouge! The Musical', making time for other passions, what the creative sector can learn from elite sports, their day-to-day schedules as performers, their advice ...
In Episode 121, Jamie sits down with Niki McCretton, Artistic Director of "Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company". Niki has been producing theatre for over 30 years, with a strong reputation for contemporary, artistic children’s theatre and she has had a broad-ranging and inspiring career to date.
Niki chats with us about everything from creating children-led theatre, learning to let yourself off the hook, buying her local theatre, th...
In Episode 120, Jamie sits down with author, actor, and producer Craig Andrew Mooney. Craig shared his insights into everything from his recently published novel ‘The Rebel of Time,’ and how he juggles multiple creative roles. He also delved into his pragmatic approach with his career so far and his involvement as part of the team behind the recent feature film ‘The Difference Between Us.’ Craig also reflected on his earlier influe...
In Episode 119, Jamie has an incredible chat with J Spooner who is a Core Artist and the Chief Executive of 'Unlimited Theatre'. J chatted to us about everything from their 27 years of starting and running a highly successful theatre company, creating a lasting legacy for the next generation of theatre makers, what they learned over the course of their career, getting shot at in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, directing the CBeebi...
In the second part of this special live episode, Jamie is joined at the HB Film Festival by Sarah Grant, Sonja Blietscau and Ashley Dick. They discussed everything from non-linear career paths, how to be a freelancer, the financial pressures of being a creative, their day-to-day roles, diversifying your craft, some audience Q and A’s and more. Sarah is a Filmmaker, Writer and poet, Sonja is a Stills Photographer and Ashley is an An...
In the first part of this special live episode Jamie is joined at the HB Film Festival by Sarah Grant, Sonja Blietscau and Ashley Dick. They discussed everything from their earliest creative influences, how where they are from has shaped their work, identity, filmmaking and much more. Sarah is a filmmaker, Writer & Poet, Sonja i...
In Episode 116, Jamie is joined by Physical Theatre Maker & Performer Ruxandra Cantir for a fascinating chat about everything from growing up in Moldova, her new show ‘Picked Republic’, making a living in theatre, surrealism, moving and becoming part of the Scottish creative scene, her biggest influences and much more.
Ruxy Cantir:
'Pickled Republic' on Scissor Kick: https://scissorkick.co.uk/projects/pickled-republic
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