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Just Get A Real Job

Jamie Mackinlay

A podcast that demystifies the creative industries, hosted by Scottish Script Editor Jamie Mackinlay. Each week, Jamie chats with creatives at different stages of their careers about the highs, lows and everything in between. Perfect for anyone interested in working in the arts, Just Get A Real Job celebrates creativity in all its forms and offers insight, humour, and advice for anyone starting out or trying to navigate a career in the arts.

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01:14:53

Ep. 161 – 'Telling Stories for Stage & Screen' with...

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2025/03/05

This week, we’re joined by Scottish writer Morna Young, whose powerful storytelling has made waves in theatre and on screen. From tackling imposter syndrome to writing the River City Christmas special, Morna shares her journey, the highs and lows of her career, and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way.We chat about:🎭 Playwriting vs. screenwriting🤯 Imposter syndrome & feeling out of place🌊 The story behind Lost at Sea, her debut play🏞️ How growing up in the north-east of Scotland has

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Ep. 160 – ‘Taking Risks & Making a Career in Comedy’...

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2025/02/26

This week, we're joined by the hilarious Jordan Brookes, an award-winning comic known for pushing boundaries in stand-up. His latest show, Fontanelle, is currently running at Soho Theatre and we dive into the highs and lows of comedy, taking creative risks and how the industry is evolving.In this episode, Jordan discusses: Why bombing on stage is a good thing for comics How Fontanelle came about The changing landscape of comedy The Titanic The difficulty of enjoying any success without always

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EP. 159 - 'The UK TV Industry is in Crisis: What...

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2025/02/20

This week’s episode is something different—a live panel discussion featuring voices from across the UK TV industry, including Philip Ralph, Ashley Catherine Dick, Marcus Anthony Thomas, Nasreen Ahmed, and Vito Milazzo.After a brutal year of job losses, production slowdowns, and financial struggles, we’ve made it to 2025—but what happens now? Many hoped things would improve, but if anything, the industry’s challenges are deepening.In this live discussion, we explore:🎬 How we got here – from the

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Ep. 158 - Q&A 4 Year Special – "Imposter Syndrome,...

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2025/02/12

We’re celebrating 4 years of podcasting with a special Q&A episode! Recorded at The Green Room Podcast Studio, previous guest Adair Murray takes over as host, putting your listener-submitted questions to me! We chatted about: • The best moments from Just Get A Real Job • My biggest lessons in podcasting and the creative industries • Navigating a career in TV • Overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt • Losing my grandad and dealing with grief • Networking tips for creatives • Future goals and

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Ep. 157 - 🎄 Christmas & New Year Special 2024 with...

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2024/12/20

For this year’s festive episode, Jamie is joined once again by Michael Campbell, front man of one of West Lothian’s most exciting bands, Dictator! Returning for the third time, Michael and Jamie reflected on the band’s incredible journey and what’s next for them. 🎶They chatted about: ✨ The rollercoaster year Dictator have had and their biggest moments. 🎤 Exciting news about their upcoming EP and UK tour. 🎄 Festive banter and Christmas cheer. 🎶 The ups and downs of being an independent

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EP. 156 - 'Navigating the TV Industry Crisis' A Deep...

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2024/12/12

In this weeks episode of Just Get A Real Job, Jamie chats with BAFTA Award-winning series producer Hannah Beaugeard about the challenges facing the TV industry today. With years of experience working on a range of productions and areas of TV, Hannah offers unique insights into navigating an industry in crisis.We cover: How to navigate the TV industry downturn and its impact on professionals. Why it’s okay to take a step back or explore a different career, even in the short term, and how it can

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Ep. 155 - ‘Crafting a Comedy Series’ with Bryce Hart...

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2024/12/04

In Episode 155 of Just Get A Real Job, Jamie is joined by Bryce Hart, the BAFTA-nominated writer and creator of the BBC One comedy series Only Child, now streaming on BBC iPlayer. Bryce’s other credits include Beep and 10 Percent. It was a pleasure to hear Bryce share his practical advice and personal insights into screenwriting and his career. We discuss: The making of Only Child and how the series came to life. Why Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh fit the roles so perfectly. His journey into

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Ep. 154 - ‘Breaking Barriers and the Reality of Being...

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2024/11/21

This week, Jamie is joined by the brilliant Rachel Stockdale—an actor, writer, and voice artist based in the North East of England. Earlier this year, Rachel toured the UK with her hit play Fat Chance, and we are thrilled to have her on the show.We dive into: What it’s like being a creative in the North East. Leavig teaching to follow a creative path. The barriers facing working-class actors. Why measuring progress as a working actor can feel so tricky. Her play Fat Chance and its powerful

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Ep. 153 - ‘Writing, Directing & Finding Your Voice’...

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2024/11/13

In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by the wonderful Raisah Ahmed, a Glasgow-based Screenwriter and Director working across Film and TV. Recently named a Screen International 2024 Rising Star, Raisah also serves on the BAFTA Scotland Committee, the Scottish Youth Film Foundation Board, and chairs the Glasgow Film Festival Industry Advisory Group.We dive into: Raisah’s journey into writing and directing. Her work within Children’s TV. Tips on navigating development as a Writer. The importance

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Ep. 152 - 'It’s Never Too Late To Change Careers’...

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2024/11/07

In this week's episode, I’m joined by Maybelle Laye a talented Costume Designer with experience in both TV and Theatre. Having transitioned into costume work later in life, Maybelle shared valuable insights and wisdom with me. She recently wrapped work on Talwa’s Play On, which is currently on tour. We discussed topics like: Navigating Imposter Syndrome and changing careers later in life How to break into costume design and the differences between working on stage and screen The powerful connection

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Ep. 151 - 'WTF has happened with the TV Industry?’ A...

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2024/10/30

In this week's episode, I’m joined by Philip Ralph, a multi-award-winning writer for screen and stage. Philip went viral in March for a powerful and well-crafted thread on X (formerly Twitter) in response to the BBC’s axing of the popular soap 'Doctors'. It was a privilege to have him on the show to discuss both his career as a writer and the ongoing crisis facing the TV industry.We chatted about topics including: Why the TV and wider screen industry is in crisis Why "survive to 2025" is a flawed

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Ep. 150 - Live @ The HB Film Festival with Saffia...

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2024/10/22

For our 150th episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by producers Saffia Sage and Bjørn Hanson, live from the HB Film Festival in Paisley. In this episode, we explore: What a producer’s role truly involves Various routes into producing and working in TV and Film How the screen industry can better support mental well-being Why Saffia and Bjørn chose to pursue their careers in Scotland The biggest lessons they’ve learned so far The importance of collaboration, and much more 🎧 Bjørn’s credits include

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Ep. 149 - ‘Overcoming Setbacks’ with Gabriella Leonardi

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2024/10/15

We’re back! This week, we’re joined by Gabriella Leonardi, who is currently starring in the brilliant new play “Flock” as “Cel". Gabriella is an accomplished actor, writer, poet, and model, with a really inspiring story. Gabriella chatted to us about: Forging your own path in a challenging industry Dealing with rejection and setbacks How self-tapes work. All things Flock. The hidden dangers of working in creative industries. The importance of staying true to yourself. Publishing the art of a

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Ep. 148 - ‘No Place Like the Fringe’ with Kyle Dolan

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2024/08/21

Join us this week as we sit down with returning guest and friend of the podcast, Kyle Dolan. Currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, Kyle is doing two shows including his late-night comedy variety show, *Liars & Clowns*, and his solo show, *No Place Like Home*Kyle spoke to us about everything from: - Finding your voice through trial and error - Returning to the Fringe for the third year in a row - The cultural differences between Australia and Scotland - How his shows have evolved

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Ep. 147 - ‘Building Creative Roots in a New Country’...

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2024/08/13

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Kelsey Sullivan, who is about to take her new show ‘Worm Teeth’ to the Edinburgh Fringe starting Monday, August 19th. In our conversation, we covered a wide range of topics, including: Moving to a new country as a creative The cultural differences between the US and the UK Rediscovering and building a new creative community The journey of bringing Worm Teeth to life Realizing we have more agency over our lives than we often believe Mental health, and much

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Ep. 146 - ‘What Makes a Good Collaboration’ with Zoe...

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2024/08/11

In this week’s bonus episode we are joined by Zoe Bullock and Louise Oliver who are currently performing their show Gracie and the Start of the End of the World (Again) at the Assembly Roxy Outside. They chatted to us about everything from: What makes a good collaboration. How there show came about. Their earlier creative influences. Jelly Fish Facts. Mental health and much more. Links: Gracie and the Start of the end of the world tickets:

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Ep. 145 - ‘Art as a Path to Self-Discovery’ with Tom...

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2024/08/06

🎙️ New Episode: Behind-the-Scenes at the Edinburgh Fringe! 🎙️ Join us this week as we sit down with award-winning writer and performer Tom Greaves. Tom is currently performing his show "Fudgy" at the Assembly Roxy, and we caught up with him in the vibrant Assembly Gardens. In this episode Tom chatted to us about: The inspiration behind "Fudgy" His training at École Philippe Gaulier His early career as an actor and "Ad Dad" The complexities of boarding school His mental health journey and

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Ep. 144 - ‘Creating Viral Comedy Characters’ with...

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2024/07/31

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

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Ep. 143 - ‘Composing A New Musical’ with Lotte Pearl

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2024/07/23

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:

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Ep. 142 - ‘Following Your Creative Calling’ with...

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2024/07/16

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

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