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Just Get A Real Job
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.
Episodes
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Ep. 85 - ’Taking a Show to the Edinburgh Fringe’ with F-Bomb Theatre
In Episode 85, this week's conversation is a bit different as we are joined by F-Bomb Theatre's Sally Cairns, Linzi Devers, Kirsten Hutchison and former guest…
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Ep. 84 - ”Learning to Love Your Own Individuality” with Jack Hunter (Actor and Writer)
In Episode 84, Jamie has a brilliant conversation with Actor and Writer Jack Hunter about everything from his upcoming Fringe Show 'One of Two', understanding…
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Ep. 83 - ’Keeping the Sticky Door Open’ with Katie Arnstein (Writer and Performer)
In Episode 83, Jamie has a really enjoyable conversation with Writer and Performer Katie Arnstein about everything from her upcoming Fringe show “Sticky Door”…
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Ep. 82 - ‘The Importance of Creating Your Own Work’ with Rachel Causer (Writer and Performer)
In Episode 82, Jamie has a brilliant conversation with Writer & Performer Rachel Causer about everything from her exciting Fringe Show 'Please Feel Free to…
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Ep. 81 - Alex Wilson and Duncan Lawrie from ’Mosaics’ (Band)
In Episode 81, Jamie has a great chat with Alex Wilson and Duncan Lawrie from the local Scottish band 'Mosaics' about everything from their new single 'Can't…
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Ep. 80 - ’Using the Arts as a Force for Good’ with Jason Lower (Director of Creative Engagement - Trinity Theatre)
In Episode 80, Jamie has a really uplifting chat with Trinity Theatre's Director of Creative Engagement Jason Lower. They discuss about everything from how the…
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Ep. 79 - ’Building the Life You Want to Live’ with Conor O’Boyle (Performance Coach & Vocal Therapist)
In Episode 79, Jamie is joined by Performance Coach and Vocal Therapist Conor O’Boyle for a fascinating chat about everything from building the life you want…
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Ep. 78 - ’Overcoming Fears’ with SILVI (Musician)
In Episode 78, Jamie welcomes Musician SILVI (Jodi Findlay) to the podcast for a brilliant chat about everything from releasing her first single ‘Your Smoke’…
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Ep. 77 - ’Telling Working-Class Stories’ with Kenny Emson (Writer)
In Episode 77, Jamie is joined by BAFTA-nominated Writer Kenny Emson for a brilliant chat about everything from writing on Soaps like ‘EastEnders’, his new…
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Ep. 76 - ’What I Learned at 25’ Birthday Special with Joe O’Neill
In this very special episode of 'Just Get A Real Job' Jamie once again swaps the host seat for the hot seat and is interviewed by returning guest Irish Writer…
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Ep. 75 - ’Finding the Stories You Want To Tell’ with Lucy Danser (Writer)
In Episode 75, Jamie has an interesting conversation with Writer Lucy Danser about everything from her first steps into writing, her previous career running a…
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Ep. 74 - Matt Hickman (Brownbear)
In Episode 74. Jamie is joined by the frontman of the band 'Brownbear' Matt Hickman for a brilliant chat. Matt spoke to Jamie about everything from making a…
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Ep. 73 - ’Reframing Mental Health On-Screen’ with Molly Vandermeer & Dr. Parvinder Shergill (Filmmakers)
This week Jamie has an inspiring conversation with filmmakers, Molly Vandermeer & Dr. Parvinder Shergill, about everything from their careers so far, reframing…
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Ep. 72 - ’A Fiver for Every Rejection’ with JD Stewart (Playwright)
In Episode 72, Jamie is joined by talented playwright JD Stewart who spoke about everything from his new play ‘Daniel Getting Married’, how he deals with…
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Ep. 71 - ’From Ireland to Austin’ with Pat Byrne (Musician)
In Episode 71, Jamie has a great conversation with Austin-based Musician Pat Byrne. He spoke about everything from growing up in Ireland, his journey into…
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Ep. 70 - ’Writing What You Know’ with Noëmi Steffen
In Episode 70, Jamie has a brilliant conversation with his dear friend and talented Swiss Writer Noëmi Steffen about everything from her early career as an…
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Ep. 69 - Gemma Barnett (Actor, Writer and Spoken-Word Artist)
In Episode 69, Jamie has an insightful chat with Gemma Barnett who is an Actor, Writer and Spoken-Word Artist. Gemma spoke about everything from her creative…
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Ep. 68 - Michael Lee Richardson (BAFTA Award-Winning Writer)
In Episode 68, Jamie has a brilliant conversation with BAFTA Award-Winning Writer Michael Lee Richardson. They spoke about everything from how they got into…
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Ep. 67 - Marlie Haco (Director and Dramaturg)
In Episode 67, Jamie has a really interesting conversation with Director & Dramaturg Marlie Haco about everything from her creative process, her new play…
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Ep. 66 - Zach from Dictator (Band)
In Episode 66, Jamie has a great chat with Zach Tarimo from Dictator (Band). Zach spoke about everything from how they've grown as a band, what he learned from…
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Ep. 65 - Sam Jackson (Actor)
In Episode 65, Jamie has a great chat with Actor Sam Jackson about everything from playing Alex Henley in the E4 Drama 'Skins', being part of 'The Legend of…
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Ep. 64 - Hannah Currie (BAFTA Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker)
In Episode 64, Jamie speaks to BAFTA award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Hannah Currie. They discuss everything from her excellent new documentary 'Talent' on…
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Ep. 63 - Luke Hallgarten (Artistic Director of ’The Revel Puck Circus’)
In the first episode of 2022 (Ep. 63), Jamie has a brilliant conversation with Luke Hallgarten who is the Artistic Director of 'The Revel Puck Circus‘. Luke…
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Ep. 62 - New Year Special 2021!
In the final episode of the year, Jamie sits down with previous guests Liv Wilkinson (Ep.1), Craig Wilson (Ep.11) & Leo Eleftheriadis (Ep.2) to take a look…
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Ep. 61 - Christmas Special 2021!
In this very special Christmas episode of 'Just Get A Real Job', Jamie has a round-table discussion with previous podcast guests Liv Wilkinson (Ep.1), Craig…
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Ep. 60 - ‘Master of the Multi‑Hyphen‘ with Zara Janjua
In Episode 60, Jamie is joined by Zara Janjua, who's professions include Journalist, Comedian, Producer, Presenter, Writer and the ultimate 'Multi‑Hyphen'. She…
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Ep. 59 - Isabella Van Braeckel (Set & Costume Designer)
In Episode 59, Jamie has a great chat with Set & Costume Designer Isabella Van Braeckel about everything from her earliest creative memories, her journey into…
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Ep. 58 - ’Using Art to Empower Young People’ with Graham Cullis
In Episode 58, Jamie welcomes back Artist & Vlogger Graham Cullis on the podcast for a much overdue catch-up about all the incredible things he's been up to…
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Ep. 57 - Alice Johnson (Production Runner and Podcaster)
In Episode 57, Jamie has an interesting chat with production runner and podcaster Alice Johnson about everything from the challenges of getting your first role…
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Ep. 56 - Jack McLoughlin (Director) & Shaun Fagan (Actor)
In Episode 56, Jamie has a brilliant conversation with Liverpool-based Jack Mcloughlin (Director) and Shaun Fagan (Actor) about everything from their…
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Ep. 55 - Joe Capps (Artist and Writer)
In Episode 55, Jamie has a really interesting conversation with Artist & Writer Joe Capps about everything from his artistic process, leaving his comfortable…
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Ep. 54 - LIVE SPECIAL with Sara Vickers and Andy Rothney (Actors)
In this very special episode and on Just Get A Real Job's 1 year anniversary, Jamie speaks to highly acclaimed Scottish Actors Sara Vickers & Andy Rothney live…
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Ep. 53 - ”Embracing Creativity & Iconic Roles ” Jane McCarry (Actor)
In Episode 53, Jamie has a great chat with actor Jane McCarry about everything from her earliest creative memories, playing the iconic Isa Drennan in 'Still…
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Ep. 52 - Liam McIntosh (Theatre Producer)
In Episode 52, Jamie has a great chat with theatre producer Liam McIntosh about everything from the moment he got into theatre, his time studying at The Chris…
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Ep. 51 - James Capel (Screenwriter)
In Episode 51, Jamie chats with Screenwriter and the co-founder of ‘Scribe Lounge’ James Capel about everything from writing the script that got him an agent…
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Ep. 50 - 50th Episode Special!
In the 50th Episode Special, Jamie sits down and has a catch-up with the Editor of the podcast Elliot to reflect on some great moments on previous episodes and…
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Ep. 49 - Rachel O'Regan (Playwright)
In Episode 49, Jamie speaks to Award-winning Playwright Rachel O’Regan about everything from her exciting debut Edinburgh Fringe play ‘Afterparty’, growing up…
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Ep. 48 - Ingram Noble (Actor and Podcaster)
In Episode 48, Jamie has a great chat with Actor and the host of the brilliant 'Drama School Dropout' Podcast Ingram Noble who spoke about everything from his…
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Ep. 47 - Ed Wilkinson (Musician)
In Episode 47, Jamie has a great chat with his good friend and Musician Ed Wilkinson. They speak about everything from Ed's earlier creative memories, his band…
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Ep. 46 - Keisha Thompson (Writer, Performance Artist and Producer)
In Episode 46, Jamie has a really interesting conversation with Manchester-based Writer, Performance Artist and Producer Keisha Thompson who was speaking to us…
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Ep. 45 - Ben Barrow and Lucy Ireland (Musical Composition & Writing Partners)
In Episode 45, Jamie chats to Writing and Musical Composing Partners Ben Barrow and Lucy Ireland about everything from how they first met, working as a duo and…
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Ep. 44 - Lidia Molina Whyte (Writer and Editor)
In Episode 44, Jamie talks to Writer & Editor Lidia Molina Whyte about everything from her earliest influences, being a freelancer, writing in a number of…
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Ep. 43 - Rachael Fulton (Writer)
In Episode 43, Jamie has a great chat with ‘ELLE New Talent’ Winning Writer Rachael Fulton who has been shortlisted for this year's 'Sunday Times Audible Short…
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Ep. 42 - Live Q&A with '[Title of Show]' [Bonus Episode]
In a Bonus Episode of 'Just Get A Real Job', Jamie hosts the first ever Live Q&A of the podcast with the lovely cast and crew from [Title of Show] which is…
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Ep. 41 - Conor Burke (Actor and Playwright)
In Episode 41, Jamie has a great conversation and 'therapy session' with Actor and Playwright Conor Burke about everything from growing up in Ireland, getting…
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Ep. 40 - Chronic Insanity Theatre Company
In Episode 40, Jamie sits down and chats to not one, but TWO guests, as Joe Strickland and Amber Wadey from Chronic Insanity Theatre Company share their…
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Ep. 39 - Molly McHugh (Actor and Singer)
In Episode 39, Jamie has a great chat with Actor and Singer Molly McHugh about everything from growing up in Ireland, getting into Acting, touring in ‘GLEE -…
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Ep. 38 - Fiona Liddell (Musician and Performer)
In Episode 38, Jamie chats to Musician and Performer Fiona Liddell about lots of things including her earliest memories with music, her amazing cover-to-cover…
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Ep. 37 - Michael Neal (Focus Puller)
In Episode 37, Jamie chats to Focus Puller Michael Neal about everything from playing in bands together as teenagers, how he got into camera, being a…
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Ep. 36 - Jamie Thorburn (Actor and Playwright)
In Episode 36, Jamie had a good chat with Actor and Playwright Jamie Thorburn about everything from how he got into Acting, writing his play 'Deconstruction'…
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Ep. 35 - Andrea Jardine (Violinist)
In Episode 35, Jamie has a great chat with Violinist Andrea Jardine about everything from her first time picking up the Violin, playing in Orchestras, the…
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Ep. 34 - Conor Meechan (Editor)
In Episode 34, Jamie has a great chat with award-winning Editor Conor Meechan about everything from his time at RCS & NFTS, editing the BAFTA winning short…
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Ep. 33 - Jamie Mackinlay (25 Questions Special) [Part 2]
In Part 2 of the 'Just Get a Real Job' Birthday Special, Jamie continues to answer questions from former guests, Patreons and listeners of the podcast with the…
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Ep. 32 - Jamie Mackinlay (25 Questions Special) [Part 1]
In this very special birthday episode of 'Just Get a Real Job', Jamie swaps the host seat for the guest and is interviewed by former guest Rebecca Riddell (Ep…
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Ep. 31 - Jorja Follina (Contemporary Dance Artist)
In Episode 31, Jamie talks to Contemporary Dance Artist Jorja Follina about everything from getting into Dance, being a freelancer, movement & wellbeing, being…
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Ep. 30 - David Wood (Tailor and Costume Maker)
In Episode 30, Jamie has a great chat with Tailor and Costume Maker David Wood about everything from how he fell in love with Costume, growing up in…
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Ep. 29 - Christopher Lee-Power (Actor and Author) [Bonus Episode]
In this Bonus Episode of 'Just Get A Real Job', Jamie talks to Actor, Author and the incredibly inspiring Christopher Lee-Power. After an unfortunate beginning…
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Ep. 28 - Lance Nielsen (Writer and Director)
In Episode 28, Jamie speaks to award-winning Writer and Director Lance Nielsen, who has been working in the industry for over 20 years, about everything from…
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Ep. 27 - Taylor Morgan "Mr Wonderful" (Magician)
In Episode 27, Jamie chats to Magician Taylor Morgan (also known as 'Mr Wonderful') about everything from how he first got into Magic, his time at the of…
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Ep. 26 - Rachel Main (Playwright)
In Episode 26, Jamie chats to Playwright Rachel Main about everything from growing up in Glenrothes, her journey as a writer, getting the chance to study in…