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Just Get A Real Job

Just Get A Real Job

Jamie Mackinlay

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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.
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In Episode 60, Jamie is joined by Zara Janjua, who's professions include Journalist, Comedian, Producer, Presenter, Writer and the ultimate 'Multi‐Hyphen'. She discussed with Jamie everything from her time working at STV News, balancing so many creative endeavours, her creative process, her comedy shorts for BBC Scotland, COP26, her mentoring work and much much more. Zara Janjua: Zara's Website: https://www.zarajanjua.com/ Zara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TVZaraJ Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Check out our YouTube Channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkul72gVEI6BYy2C5tKHig Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgetarealjob/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jhVdYlNMU8jrFUQxShMit Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153 Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale: https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/ Like and Subscribe ❤
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Just Get A Real Job - Ep. 57 - Alice Johnson (Production Runner and Podcaster)
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11/23/21 • 56 min

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 in TV, being a production runner at ITV, her podcast ‘Overtime’, the pros and cons of social media for creatives and much much more. Alice Johnson: ProducedByAlice Website: https://producedbyalice.com/ 'ProducedByAlice' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/producedbyalice/ Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Check out our YouTube Channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkul72gVEI6BYy2C5tKHig Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgetarealjob/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jhVdYlNMU8jrFUQxShMit Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153 Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale: https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/ Like and Subscribe ❤
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Just Get A Real Job - Ep. 55 - Joe Capps (Artist and Writer)
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11/09/21 • 53 min

In Episode 55, Jamie has a really interesting conversation with Artist & Writer Joe Capps about everything from his artistic process, leaving his comfortable “real job” to pursue his artistic dreams, balancing writing and painting, creative wellbeing and much much more. Massive thanks again to Joe for coming on the podcast and chatting to us, be sure to check out his art by hitting the link to his Instagram. Joe Capps: Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmkcapps/?hl=en Mylets on Bandcamp: https://myletsband.bandcamp.com/ Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Check out our YouTube Channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkul72gVEI6BYy2C5tKHig Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgetarealjob/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jhVdYlNMU8jrFUQxShMit Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153 Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale: https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/ Like and Subscribe ❤
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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 since they last spoke in Episode 13. Discussing everything from Graham's ever growing #KarmaCardProject, 'Youth Art Connect' and using art to empower young people, showing compassion to internet trolls, the importance of building communities, his artistic process and much much more. Graham Cullis: Graham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamcullis/?hl=en Graham's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Youtube_karmacardproject 'Youth Art Connect' on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthArtConnect/ Episode 13 of 'Just Get a Real Job' with Graham: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TaEVi5XWcnbcN5VlvRyeP Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Check out our YouTube Channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkul72gVEI6BYy2C5tKHig Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgetarealjob/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jhVdYlNMU8jrFUQxShMit Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153 Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale: https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/ Like and Subscribe ❤
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Just Get A Real Job - Ep. 61 - Christmas Special 2021!
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12/21/21 • 71 min

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 Wilson (Ep.11) & Leo Eleftheriadis (Ep.2) where they talk about their most hated Christmas films, their own Christmas traditions and also take part in a very special Christmas quiz with Santa Claus! 🎅 We wish you all a very Merry Christmas! - Jamie & Elliot 🎄🎁😄 Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Check out our YouTube Channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkul72gVEI6BYy2C5tKHig Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgetarealjob/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jhVdYlNMU8jrFUQxShMit Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153 Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale: https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/ Like and Subscribe ❤
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Just Get A Real Job - Ep. 70 - ’Writing What You Know’ with Noëmi Steffen
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03/08/22 • 58 min

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 Assistant Theatre Director, her journey into writing, writing in multiple languages, her various plays, how she tends to draw on real-life experiences and much much more. Ukraine Charities ❤ https://unitedhelpukraine.org/ https://voices.org.ua/en/ https://donate.chooselove.org/campaigns/ukraine-appeal/ Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Check out our YouTube Channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkul72gVEI6BYy2C5tKHig Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgetarealjob/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jhVdYlNMU8jrFUQxShMit Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153 Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale: https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/ Like and Subscribe ❤
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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 play ‘The Sh*t’, his advice for other writers, writing for both stage & screen, and much more. Kenny Emson: BBC Writersroom: https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/ Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Follow us on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob
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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 from the Scottish Youth Film Foundations Annual Festival in Edinburgh. Sara and Andy opened up about their experiences starting out as young actors, their incredible stage and screen careers, their advice for emerging creatives and took questions from the audience. Sara has started in shows such as ‘Guilt’, ‘Watchmen’ and’ Endeavour’, with Andy starring in ‘The Spanish Princess’, ‘the Victim’ and ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Recorded live on 23rd of October 2021. Sara Vickers and Andy Rothney: Andy Rothney on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4437222/ Sara Vickers on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2335154/ Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Check out our YouTube Channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkul72gVEI6BYy2C5tKHig Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgetarealjob/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jhVdYlNMU8jrFUQxShMit Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-get-a-real-job/id1540434153 Artwork by Aimee Dinsdale: https://www.instagram.com/artbyaimeead/ Like and Subscribe ❤
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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 chasing the next thing
  • His early years as a comic.
  • Why masculinity is so confusing to talk about
  • Lessons from 15 years in comedy and more

Jordan Brookes

🎭 Jordan Brookes: Fontanelle – Soho Theatre – https://sohotheatre.com/shows/fontanelle🎤 Jordan Brookes – Comedianhttps://www.jordanbrookescomedy.com

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In Episode 88 Jamie, has great chat with Mella Faye about her Edinburgh Fringe show 'Oedipus Electronica', her early career as a musician, being the Artistic Director of Pecho Mama, her advise for other creatives and much much more. Mella Faye: Oedipus Electronica / Pecho Mama: https://www.pechomama.co.uk/oedipus 'JUST GET A REAL JOB' LIVE @ EDINBURGH FRINGE ---> https://freefringe.org.uk/shows/just-get-a-real-job-live-podcast/ Check out our website!: https://www.justgetarealjob.com Donate to our Patreon page ☺️: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob Follow us on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob
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How many episodes does Just Get A Real Job have?

Just Get A Real Job currently has 167 episodes available.

What topics does Just Get A Real Job cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Just Get A Real Job?

The episode title 'Ep. 70 - ’Writing What You Know’ with Noëmi Steffen' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Just Get A Real Job?

The average episode length on Just Get A Real Job is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of Just Get A Real Job released?

Episodes of Just Get A Real Job are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Just Get A Real Job?

The first episode of Just Get A Real Job was released on Nov 2, 2020.

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