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Beyond Reel Talk

A podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to discuss their roles, methods, motivations, obstacles, and share insights on how you can start a similar career.

tv & film film interviews

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01:52:08

38. Kayne Lee Harrison - How to hustle your way into...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/10/29

Kayne Lee Harrison is a British-American actor best known for his role as Cre in Netflix’s Resort to Love. In this episode he talks about breaking into acting from a working-class background, the class barriers that still shape the industry, and what it took to push through them. He reflects on Resort to Love, his writing on Heterogeneity, and the importance of honest conversations around faith and politics. We also cover rejection, the impact of social media on cinema, his creative influences,

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01:07:23

37. Tom Basden - People who can write comedy can...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/09/24

Tom Basden is an English actor, writer, and comedian, best known as the creator of Here We Go and for his work on Plebs, Cowards, After Life, and The Ballad of Wallis Island. In this episode he talks about his childhood, Cambridge Footlights, and the early days of comedy. We go in depth on why he chose comedy, the challenges of sketch group Cowards, and how he approaches writing and performing sitcom characters. He also shares his experiences making Here We Go, Plebs, and The Ballad of Wallis

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01:26:16

36. Jim Shields - We will find a way to make it...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/09/16

Jim Shields is a filmmaker and the director of The Inside Man series. In this episode he shares his complicated childhood and family story, including how theatre saved him and how he first stepped on stage. We follow his path from acting into corporate filmmaking, and how he turns boring material into something engaging through story and humour. He explains his work with Rob McCollum and how The Inside Man was created. Jim also opens up about his books, Three Guys Walk Into A Bar and Once More With

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02:29:44

35. Kirsty Averton - The Industry doesn't care about you

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/06/18

Kirsty Averton is an actor known for roles in Our Girl, The Inside Man, Killing Eve, and Sardar Udham. In this episode, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her—both personally and professionally. We talk about her childhood, what formed her as a person and a performer, and the realities of life as an actor: from navigating rejection to staying grounded in a tough industry.Instagram: @kirstyavertonCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:10 - Intro02:41 - Childhood, Hull09:19 - Getting into drama21:30 -

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01:34:18

34. Micah Abna - If you wanna do something, do it!

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/05/28

Micah Abna is a British actor and writer from Croydon. In this episode, we talk about his short film One Brother — how he wrote it, acted in it, and where the idea came from. We discuss mental health, knife crime, the ups and downs of acting, and dealing with rejection. He also shares what it was like working on a play with Wil Johnson, writing, casting, crowdfunding, and more.Instagram: @micahabnaCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:35 - Intro02:21 - COVID-1905:23 - Coming to acting10:21 - Working on

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02:21:14

33. Tara Hoyos-Martinez - Miss Great Britain 2010: It...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/05/07

Tara Hoyos-Martinez is a Colombian-British actress, Miss Universe GB 2010, and a rising creative voice of Latin American culture in the UK.In this episode, Tara talks about growing up as the daughter of immigrants and how that affected her mental health and sense of identity. We talk about growing up between cultures — Colombian warmth and London resilience — and how that shaped her identity. What it was like to represent the UK on the Miss Universe stage. We get into the pressure that came with

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01:55:48

32. Fiona Hampton - What is life without hope?

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/03/13

In this episode, I chat with Fiona Hampton about her journey into acting, her childhood, and what led her to follow her passion. We chat about her time working on Kingsman: The Secret Service and her experience stepping into directing with her short film HAM. We also explore the realities of auditions, handling rejection, the contrasts between theatre, screen, and voice acting, and the challenges of drama school.Book tickets to "Scenes from a Repatriation" at Royal

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01:17:28

31. Sevket Cerkez - I was on a path of self-destruction

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/02/19

Sevket Cerkez is a professional Muay Thai fighter and former UK No.1, RFC World Champion, 5x RFC European Champion, and MTGP British Champion. Known as The Turkish Assassin, Sevket has built a reputation as a fierce competitor inside the ring.But his journey hasn’t been easy. Sevket’s childhood was full of tragedy and hardship, and at one point, he was on a path of self-destruction. Muay Thai didn’t just shape his career—it may have saved his life.I asked him what led him to fighting, the toughest

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02:42:58

30. Best of 2024: Highlights from season one

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2025/01/01

The best moments from all 27 available episodes of season one. Relive unforgettable highlights from 2024, including conversations with amazing guests like “The Brothers Sun” actor Jon Xue Zhang, magician Max Rendall, Jordan Alexandra from “The Winter King”, Wil Johnson from “House of the Dragon”, Elliott Eason from “The Mafia's Obsession”, and Áine Rose Daly from “Hanna” and “Boiling Point” and Brandon Potter, known for voicing Shanks in “One Piece” and portraying Quintus in “The Chosen”. From

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00:10:06

29. Andrey Rogozin - Why do I do it and is it worth it?

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/12/31

In this special end-of-year episode, I reflect on the journey of launching my podcast and wrapping up season one. I talk about how and why it all started, the mistakes I made along the way, YouTube promotions, and the lessons I’ve learned. Was it all worth it? Tune in to hear the highs, the lows, and everything in between as I share my thoughts on an incredible first season.CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - How it started 2:03 - Bot views 4:12 - YouTube promotions 6:26 - Patience 7:24 - Progress 8:28

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02:04:15

28. Max Rendall - How to piss off the magicians?

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/12/18

Max Rendall is a magician with more than 14 years of experience. In this episode we discuss how he made The Magic Circle angry. He will tell you about his journey into magic, performing for the Royal Family, and the story of a lion named Christian, bought by his father from Harrods. Max shares insights on reading the crowd, memorable performances, and whether magic can impress. And in the end he will teach us a card trick you can try at home. A fascinating look at the life of a modern

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02:10:11

27. Jon Xue Zhang - It's not Rejection, it's Redirection

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/12/09

In this episode, I chat with Jon Xue Zhang about playing Blood Boots in The Brothers Sun and working with his hero, Michelle Yeoh. We also discuss his book, Martial Arts: The Way of Life, and how martial arts has shaped his philosophy. Jon shares stories from his time as a stunt double for Don Lee in Eternals, meeting Keanu Reeves on 47 Ronin, and even being a paranormal investigator.Instagram: @jonxuezhang Represented by IAG Talent Personal web site: www.xue-zhang.com The Martial Heart:

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01:24:24

26. Jordan Alexandra - Romance, Intimacy, and...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/11/17

In this episode, we talk with actor Jordan Alexandra about their roles in The Winter King and Boiling Point, including their experience working on intimate scenes and collaborating with intimacy coordinators. Jordan shares insights into their journey in acting and modeling, training at IDSA, and their approach to preparing for roles and auditions. We also discuss their heritage, passion for writing, and the importance of Black queer representation on screen.Instagram:

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02:03:52

25. Wil Johnson - Working on House of the Dragon...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/09/25

In this episode, Wil Johnson shares his experience working on "House of the Dragon" as Vaemond Velaryon, and how being part of a large-scale production shifted his perspective on filmmaking. We dive into his nearly 40-year career, including his time on "Emmerdale", and his thoughts on managing an actor's ego and motivation. Wil also opens up about his journey into directing, his respect for colleagues in the industry, and how to maintain energy and freshness during long

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01:54:38

24. Nathan Wiley - Acting is an obsession in some ways

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/09/18

Actor Nathan Wiley shares his experience working alongside Anthony Hopkins in "RED 2" and reflects on the intense professionalism of Pablo Schreiber on the "Halo" on Paramount Plus. We dive into the differences between British and American acting schools, his journey from America to the UK, and his take on performing in theatre vs. on screen. Plus, Nathan opens up about the biggest mistakes he did in his career, about working as a casting assistant with his mother and the

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02:10:07

23. Jayne Sharp - I hit Barry Norman in the balls...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/09/11

TV presenter and actress Jayne Sharp opens up about the adrenaline-fueled challenges of live broadcasting and the unexpected moments that come with it. She also shares her experience transitioning to voice-over work, balancing career and motherhood, pursuing acting, and remembers her experience with an inappropriate casting.Instagram: @jaynesharp CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 02:03 - Intro 03:10 - Education 06:35 - "Stop showing off" 07:45 - First job on TV & back injury 10:33 - Pros

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02:14:22

22. Samuel Nunes De Souza - I was getting beaten up...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/08/28

Samuel Nunes De Souza shares his love for acting and how he found his way to the stage. We talk about his experiences with racism as a kid, the struggles of method acting, and how he prepares for roles. Samuel also discusses Black culture in the UK and beyond, offering a candid and insightful look into his life.CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:21 - Cold start 03:44 - Intro 05:11 - Keep rolling 06:30 - Childhood 09:02 - "Black Man in a White World" (dealing with racism) 26:55 -

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01:52:19

21. Lance S. A. Nielsen - How many producers does it...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/08/26

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen reveals his journey into writing and filmmaking. We talk about his film The Journey, his close friendship with actor Jason Flemyng, the dark side of the industry, and how shady players can ruin filmmakers' lives. Join us for a raw discussion about creativity, resilience, and the reality behind the scenes. YouTube: @THEOUTCASTSCREATIVE X: https://x.com/LanceNielsenWD 1988: A Journal of love, loss, films and

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01:49:51

20. Elliott Eason - You can't live in the darkness...

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/07/31

Honest and powerful conversation with actor, model, and writer Elliott Eason. We delve into the raw and real moments of his life, exploring the tragedies he's faced and how he found his way into acting.Discover how Elliott tamed the darkness inside, the adrenaline rush of performing on stage, and his struggles with addictions and substance abuse. He shares his journey of self-development, finding the right people to work with, and using comedy as a source of light. Tune in for an inspiring

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02:17:16

19. Sofie Theobald - Confessions of a professional model

Beyond Reel Talk ·

2024/07/24

In this episode with Swedish model and actress Sofie Theobald we dive into the realities of body measurement standards, diets, and dealing with creepy photographers in the modeling industry.Sofie shares her journey from Stockholm to London, with stops in Paris, Milan, and New York. Learn about the differences in modeling standards between New York and London, life in model flats, and the importance of speaking up to protect yourself. We also explore the beginning of her acting

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