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Before The Lights

Before the Lights

Welcome to Before The Lights; a group of health professionals based in London who train people all over the creative world for TV, films, live tours but most importantly everyday life.We’ve been lucky enough to build up a pretty special group of members here at the club, so we thought it was about time for other people to get to know some of them as well as we do.In each episode we"ll joined by one of our clients to discuss how they prepare physically and mentally for upcoming roles, the challenges

health & fitness

All Episodes

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S2 E6: Sophie Cookson

Before The Lights ·

2022/08/17

If you’re a fan of horse riding approach this episode with caution. If you’re not a fan of horse riding, there’s still a pretty wild story about riding horses on a film set.This week Josh, Dave and George and catch up with Kingsman and Infinite (among lots of other things that she may or may not have forgotten the name of) actor Sophie Cookson.As well as the usual heady mix of embarrassing stories and tangents about Josh’s trousers, the conversation explores how becoming a parent has shifted

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S2 E5: Conor MacNeill

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2022/08/10

An audio guide to Belfast, 2.5 embarrassing stories and titbits of a load of projects that “I can’t talk about yet”; what more could you want when Before The Lights catch up with actor, writer and generally very busy man Conor MacNeill?As well as teasers of his upcoming role in a Liam Neeson action-thriller In the Land of Saints and Sinners and the return to hit finance drama Industry, Conor also tells Josh, George and David about bum training for a part in Derry Girls and how writing a script with

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38:03

S2 E4: Julie Harkin

Before The Lights ·

2022/08/03

The majority of the guests on this show have two things in common:1/ They train with Dave, Josh, George and Georgia at Before The Lights.2/ Julie Harkin has almost certainly played a part in their career.This week we're joined by our first 'behind-the-camera' guest as award-winning casting director Julie Harkin discusses her work on TV shows and films including the likes of Misfits, I May Destroy You, Industry and Utopia. Throughout her career, Julie and her team have been dedicated to making sure

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S2 E3: Maisie Williams

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2022/07/27

When you think of Maisie Williams, the first things that spring to mind are eyebrow injuries, “jabber” swords and hand-stitched dolls, right?The Before The Lights boys have struck gold again as actor, producer and fellow podcaster Maisie delves into her relationship with fitness throughout her career. From growing up on the set of Game Of Thrones to the intense character study for her recent role in Sex Pistols mini-series Pistols, Maisie has a pretty impressive CV of fascinating (and sometimes

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31:54

S2 Episode 2: James Norton

Before The Lights ·

2022/07/20

In this episode George, Josh and David welcome one of their “longest serving members” James Norton to talk about a really old pair of shorts.Aside from his loyal Sondicos making it into the BTL hall of fame (and possibly an episode of Happy Valley) the guys cover some far more pressing ground. Topics they cover include how James balances his type one diabetes with training, focussing on a better work life balance and how his habit of cycling to auditions “almost certainly” lost him a part in Pirates

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S2 Episode 1: We’re back! (With a new member)

Before The Lights ·

2022/07/20

The Before The Lights podcast is back!We took a bit of time out to round up a new crop of guests and find ourselves a studio outside of the gym to record the show (thanks to the lovely gang at Levi’s for the new home).In the gap between series one and two, we’ve also grown our team. So in this first episode you’ll get to know Georgia. From standing on a horse in front of the Queen to representing Great Britain in martial arts, she’s got a pretty great background in fitness and training. Hear about

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Episode 6: Kaya Scodelario

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2022/02/16

What better way to close out a series of a gym-based podcast than conversations about zombies, being chased by men dressed as alligators and David telling the guest to “fuck off” moments into the show?Luckily, Kaya Scodelario stuck around to discuss her mixed relationship with working out and the way exercise has helped her overcome the challenges of working in film and starting a family.Like the episodes before it, the series finale covers a lot of ground from being forced to practice swimming with

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Episode 5: Jacob Anderson (Raleigh Ritchie)

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2022/02/09

All bets are off as Jacob (aka Raleigh Ritchie) sets out to derail the podcast in any way he can after being described as the “least into training” of any of BTL’s clients.Jacob introduces the guys to his fitness alter ego ‘The Ball’ as he reminisces about not being able to move his legs moments before a live show and realising he needed to be naked on screen just days before a shoot.But for someone who “accidentally falls into fitness” he’s been able to balance acting, music, fatherhood and

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Episode 4: Joe Dempsie

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2022/02/02

Like a Game of Thrones series finale, Joe Dempsie (aka Gendry) arrives on the podcast to add a final twist to a story that’s been shrouded in mystery since the start of the BTL podcast (Nicholas Hoult’s anecdote about someone being a bit more naked than they should have been on stage).Joe also talks about keeping his mental and physical health in check when he rowed out of - and back into - one of the biggest shows in the world, practicing combat moves on his own with hammers and why he got banned

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Episode 3: Paapa Essiedu

Before The Lights ·

2022/01/26

Of all the people to ignore a call from Before The Lights, Paapa Essiedu has the best excuse yet.The boys find out why he didn’t answer the phone and get to the bottom of how he became the only person they’ve ever met to pick up an injury while sat in an armchair.With Josh being late for the recording, there’s a chance for David and Paapa’s bromance to flourish as they discuss how they trained during lockdown with some of the biggest gym equipment known to man before finding out how an accidental

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28:05

Episode 2: Olivia Cooke

Before The Lights ·

2022/01/19

The star of upcoming Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon joins George, David and Josh to say very little about a show she’s contractually obliged to not talk about.They do get a few nuggets of information out of her before coming up with a plot of their own for the series.Aside from Game of Thrones scoops, expect tales of gym farts in New York, falling over in-front of your crush on sports day and some scream training from Olivia’s time on set during Sound of Metal.The episode also explores

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Pilot: Avengers Swingball

Before The Lights ·

2022/01/12

Meet Before The Lights co-founders George, David and Josh as they explain how they turned a basement in central London into a gym with a client list full of award-winning actors.After reminiscing about uni, introducing us to the mythical "strong boys" and chatting about their first times on set (including a pull up competition with Jamie Foxx) they call one of their regulars to try and book the show's first proper guest.Recorded on location at Before The Lights in summer 2021, following all Covid

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Episode 1: Nicholas Hoult

Before The Lights ·

2022/01/12

Near death gym experiences, NSFW wardrobe malfunctions and nearly impressing Hugh Jackman.What more do you want from a first guest? You’ll know him for his roles in everything from Skins and X:Men to Mad Max Fury Road and The Great but Nicholas Hoult can now also add ‘first person to be stupid enough to answer a call from BTL’ to his illustrious career.He’s bulked up, slimmed down and gone through extreme dehydration for roles, but how does he keep his body and mind healthy when he’s off

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