Drewling Samantics
Drew and Sam are actors. They haven’t won any Academy Awards yet, and neither of them is in line to be the new James Bond (sorry Sam), but between them they do have over half a century’s worth of experience in the industry. Many months ago a combination of boredom, significantly reduced work opportunities (thanks pandemic!) and overactive and under-stimulated imaginations inspired them to create a podcast, and somehow they’re still at it. Join the Drewling Samantics chaps every Sunday (or download and listen later) as they give an entertaining insight into how their industry works - from modelling to voiceover, theatre to film, and television to streamed media, the gents talk about all areas of performance artistry, giving an insider view that is sometimes humorous, often eye-opening or poignant, and at times just downright strange! With regular guest appearances and the odd special ‘on location’ segment, Drewling Samantics brings something unique and fresh to the world of podcasts from two normal blokes, working in a rather abnormal industry.
Drewling Samantics
S16E07 - On the Road Again
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On the Road Again
There’s no doubt that one of the greatest delights of working in the entertainment industry, is the chance to travel, meet and work with new people, and perform to new audiences. The willingness to tour and traverse cities, counties and sometimes even internationally in order to get shows and gigs (particularly the far away ‘one-nighters’) is one thing - but getting there is another!
Yes, this week the Drewling Samantics chaps are on the move (not literally of course, well not just yet anyway!) No, today’s topic of chat is around the willingness, necessity and complexity of travelling for jobs, and the logistical uniqueness of hardly ever having one regular place of work. The boys pick over an area of the business that, for them, is part of everyday life, and, while admittedly it is sometimes straight forward, often it can be problematic - which could put many people off! This pod has given us multiple examples of how the world of performance differs from other vocations, and the travel aspect is another obvious one - just look at how a lot more people are working from home in recent years, but of course for a great deal of the time and for numerous obvious reasons, that simply isn’t possible for an actor. And then there’s having your own mode of transport - both Drew and Sam are car owners and enjoy driving, something that a large proportion of performers aren’t and don’t. Alternative versions of transport are available of course but they present their own problems and pleasures.
So join this interesting and enlightening discussion, as Drew and Sam throw some light on their own successes and difficulties navigating this aspect of a creative’s life, and delve further into yet another of the intricacies of being a performer!
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Music
Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day
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