Drewling Samantics

Out with the Old   Following a summer of classic plays for both our Drewling Samantics hosts, this week’s episode gives them an opportunity to discuss new writing - something the pair have also enjoyed working on in the recent past as well.  From playwrights producing new plays, to TIE (Theatre In Education), and from commissioned works and competition winners to community theatre and the many, many more areas of performance, there is a wealth of new writing regularly being given life. Getting new works “from the page to the stage” is no easy feat, it is almost always a long and tricky journey with many challenges, but (fortunately) performers do eventually get to seize the chance to breathe life into something fresh and new - a great privilege with even greater responsibility when it comes to doing justice to the piece and pleasing and impressing the writer and the anticipated audience in equal measure.  Drew and Sam have been involved in quite a few new works throughout their careers, and long time Drewling Samantics aficionados have travelled some of those production journeys with them, so today’s podcast outing is a time for looking back on some of those productions as it cements even further just how important new writing is - you might even say it’s the life blood of the performing arts!   Social Media Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics  RSS Feed https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss  Music Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enPing us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Kites, Trains and Exotic Hotels   It’s guest week once again for Drew and Sam, and their visitor this time out is the brilliant Tiran Aakel, who is clearly conquering the stage both on tour and in town!   Tiran is a wonderful actor of great depth and character, with a career spanning several decades, but most recently having been involved in some modern classics like The Kite Runner, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and - a show he is hoping he’ll hopefully have the opportunity to revisit in its potential upcoming tour - The Girl On The Train. Not only that, but he, like Drew, enjoys and excels at playing Manuel in Fawlty Towers dinner theatre shows.  Amongst other topics, Tiran talks about the importance and privilege of communicating powerful social and political messages through the medium of performance. His ability has allowed him to take part in some very poignant shows - productions such as The Jungle, which deals with the suffering of refugees and the human condition itself, and others too, that allow audiences to get more than enjoyment alone from theatre experiences.  An actor with heart, commitment and an understanding of just how deeply theatre can influence and inspire, Tiran is a fascinating and intelligent guest, whose visit to Drewling Samantics is one not to be missed!   Social Media Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/TiranAakel Twitter.com/TiranAakel  RSS Feed https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss  Music Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enPing us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Situations are Changing   After a brilliant visitor last week - the wonderful Jonathan Carlton, their first guest of the season no less - Drew and Sam are back in duo mode today, bringing us another content-filled thrill ride of epic podcast proportions! This week’s chat, and of course the inevitable banter, involves something very close to their hearts and indeed their careers.  Following a very welcome and equally rare opportunity to work together on an interactive dinner show recently (something that actually features specifically in this episode via some footage recorded live at the gig) the boys pick over the pros and cons of the genre, how modern comedy is changing, the reception of these style shows, and how the changing of the times means audiences seem to be demanding different theatrical experiences. Streaming services and blockbuster series’ are creating new opportunities for audiences and performers, and that is reflected heavily in how the industry grows, progresses, and adapts.  But is there still room for the intimate dinner shows born out of those much-loved classic situation comedies? Or are they slowly vanishing into fond memory alone? The Drewling Samantics chaps are proud and privileged to have their say on the matter, but equally invite anyone to get involved in the discussion, so tune in now to have a listen and have your say too!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics   RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss   Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

River Deep, Mountain High(Heels!)   Drew and Sam are feeling grateful and excited in equal measure this week, as for the first time in Season Twelve they are lucky enough to be joined by a brilliant visitor - and what a way to start the guest visits!  Jonathan Carlton is an extremely talented performer with numerous West End shows under his belt, including some of the most popular stage musicals of recent times. But his work has not been limited to dry land, Jonathan is also a season performer when it comes to the world of cruise-ship entertainment - a veteran of the seas you might say! Theatrical endeavours on the waves have become more and more respected as a training ground for musical theatre actors (especially with the impressive quality of the shows in modern times) and Jonathan is a shining example of the high standards of production to be found on board ships.  He discusses his journey through the industry, some of his favourite roles, why educating and supporting performers from a young age is so important, the wonderful if a little surreal event of meeting a relative stranger who is very significant in his life, and even the advantages of a well-fitting high heel! With great stories and even greater advice Jonathan is a fabulous first guest and certainly sets the bar high for the rest of the season!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    Instagram.com/JonCarltonUK Twitter.com/JonCarltonUK Instagram.com/TinaTheMusical   RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss   Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Feels Good to be Back, Dozen It   Finally the wait is over... they are back! Yes, the Drewling Samantics boys have returned for their much anticipated and eagerly awaited twelfth season!  The last couple of months or so have certainly seemed to drag on without Drew and Sam popping up with some podcast fun every week, and clearly they have missed chatting with each other and their guests too. But what exactly were they doing?! Do they have a good reason for such a long break? Can they explain themselves? Of course they can, and in today’s episode they proceed to do just that in what is a superb opening to their new season.  Safe to say the chaps haven’t been lazing away and just enjoying the sun (well when it actually made an appearance!) You’ll be glad to hear they have been incredibly busy working away, both on some interesting jobs that they explain lots more about, and, more importantly, extremely busy planning and prepping for their upcoming episodes (as well as making a few changes soon to be revealed!) Have no fear Drewling Samantics will still continue to be the same entertainment and industry podcast you love and cherish, but now with a few little tweaks!  To find out more and what Drew and Sam have coming up jump straight into this episode, and of course reach out to the lads with any comments and suggestions as they embark on their latest podcasting adventure!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss   Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts! Tiny Bar ChatsChats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Season Eleven – Best of Drew & Sam   Whenever the fifteenth episode of the season comes around Drew and Sam know that it really has come to the end, and at that point they know there are only two things left to do - to look forward excitedly to the next season and (something just as exciting) to look back and choose their favourite moments and highlights from their seven episodes together!  It has been, as it always is, a varied and fun season, with plenty for the boys to chat about, discuss and debate. The lads have addressed some major national events, loads of theatre news, and caught up on stories and articles that they’d already mentioned previously. Alongside all this there have been times where they’ve talked about their work, which has taken them all over the country - especially Sam on his national tour, and even made time to poke fun at each other a little! They really have crammed so much into this season of banter and podcasting fun.  And what makes this even better is that they have been able to share this with faithful followers, listeners and watchers alike. They’ve had a good deal to choose from when it comes to “best bits”, so here to delight and entertain at least once more, are the highlights of Drew and Sam from Season Eleven. And make sure you stick around right to the end for a rather sad but important announcement.  So the chaps will return for their twelfth season in a few short weeks, but of course here in the land of the podcasting they never really go away - Drewling Samantics episodes are always there to be enjoyed anytime!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!Tiny Bar ChatsChats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Season Eleven – Best of Guests   What an outstanding array of visitors it is that has graced Drewling Samantics this season! From stage and screen, in front of and behind the camera, acting, directing and producing, and sometimes doing many of these simultaneously, what an unbelievable amount of talent there has been filling the guest spots and telling their stories for all to enjoy! And topping the list for enjoying the presence of these wonderful people is of course our pair of podcasters, who are understandably extremely grateful to all their guests!  Choosing the best bits and most memorable moments can’t have been easy for our dynamic duo (indeed we'd all just like to repeat everything fully) but despite the enormous challenge it must have been, they’ve pulled together this fabulous collection of highlights and memories for everyone’s delectation. And if these tasty morsels have you hungry for more, well the episodes are still there in their entirety for you to savour, but for now tune in and relive the best bits of Gary-Anthony Rogers, Brian Law, Andie Lindfield, Roman Stefanski, Su Gilroy and Pete Lovstrom, and join with Drew and Sam in saying a huge thank you to them all!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!Tiny Bar ChatsChats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Target Audience   It’s the last Drew and Sam episode of Season 11, and in this season finale they are singing the praises of their audience members - or at least appreciating the variety and quirks that different groups of patrons can bring.  Love them or hate them (with the latter only occurring on very rare occasions of course!) there would be no point to a performance of any kind without an audience... or would there?! In fact could there actually be a performance with no audience at all?! Hold that thought, as there’s a whole episode worth of discussion there in itself! But intrinsic thoughts and strange considerations aside, both of the Drewling Samantics chaps have experienced the warmth, joy and excitement from various audiences over their careers. That said, “there’s nowt so strange as folk”, and spectators can be highly unpredictable, and are always liable to respond differently depending on venue or location!  So join the fun now for a last entertaining chat before Drew and Sam are off on their theatre adventures for the summer, they will return very soon with stories, discussions and guests aplenty for Season 12 - but not before the always enjoyable “Best Of” episodes, don’t miss them!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts! Tiny Bar ChatsChats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Falling into Place   Season Eleven of Drewling Samantics is almost over - where has the time gone?! Indeed, today’s episode is the last time in the season that the chaps are visited by a guest, and it’s safe to say they are ending with a bang!  Pete Løvstrøm has had a fascinating career, and that is putting it lightly. Starting out he chanced his arm and landed on his feet, which you could say came as a bit of shock to him! He had the good fortune, and the talent of course, to share stage and screen with some up and coming actors, directors and producers of the time - a much appreciated side effect for a young man starting out during a period when theatre was getting a rather substantial kick up the backside from the emerging talent that would go on to be theatre and TV heavyweights.  Pete talks with energy, passion and great knowledge, and a joy for the work he made his specialty. Taking inspiration from his hero Buster Keaton, learning from and emulating him where he could, he carved a particular niche for himself that has won him large amounts of work and plenty of justified admiration. The art forms of “pratfalls” and slapstick comedy have enormous history and respect, and Pete is no stranger to either -, in fact they exactly what he loves most!  So tune in now for an episode full of pure theatre, and witness Pete sweep Drew and Sam off their feet (theoretically speaking!) It’s the perfect reminder of just what Drewling Samantics is all about!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics   RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts! Tiny Bar ChatsChats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Labour of Love?   Well, it has been a very busy time lately hasn’t it! A general election in the UK, football’s European Championships and the Copa America, Wimbledon, and an election in France to name but a few big recent events. Drew and Sam have been very busy performing and rehearsing too, and even PicNick is busy (well he’s on holiday, but he works extremely hard so he’s earned it!) But the Drewling Samantics team are never so busy that they can’t take some time out and release another podcast episode for loyal fans, followers and listeners.  With such a lot for the chaps to talk about, it’s straight down to business, news and a catch up, and as always with Drew and Sam they aren’t afraid to address the tough stuff. How will a change of government affect things? How does one afford to train for the theatre? How much do the arts contribute to society? And will Drew and Sam survive another penalty shoot-out?!  This episode bubbles along nicely, with the boys hitting the subjects around like a well played rally, so they vote you join them as they kick around for another episode - well until they are joined by a special guest next week!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Three Shows are Better than One   The wonderful thing about the entertainment business is the opportunities and challenges it presents, and the joy that is to be had in enjoying and conquering them. If it weren’t for enterprising and creative people it could be said there would be no ‘Arts’.  This week’s guest is a perfect example of just that – Su Gilroy is a talented, hard-working, gifted and driven professional who loves the theatre and has immersed herself in almost every facet. Su has worked as an actor, director, stage manager, company manager, dresser, dramaturg, deviser.. in fact the list is almost endless! And that would be enough for most people, but not Su, as this summer she adds producer to the list for she will be producing three plays in a short weekly repertory season at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis. As she explains there is an enormous amount of work to be done and even she can’t be everywhere at once (though not for lack of trying!)  But does she crumble? Of course not! She still finds time to join Drew and Sam to share her love for her work and give us all a few valuable theatre lessons on the way.  You can’t fail to be impressed and swept up by Su’s enthusiasm, Drew and Sam certainly were, so join the three of them today and prepare to be amazed!   Social Media Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/SuGilroy Twitter.com/SuGilroy MarineTheatre.com SuGilroy.co.uk  RSS Feed https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss  Imagery Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

The Show Can’t Go On   This week we join Drew and Sam for the 159th episode of Drewling Samantics. Not necessarily a notable anniversary it’s true, but it is an achievement that the boys have kept this show going solidly, despite often being inundated with work, having personal commitments, regularly needing to change locations, and taking into account the sheer lack of time to bring entertaining podcast content to listeners, watchers, followers and fans alike. And why do they ensure they make time to keep things going regardless of everything else? Because they love doing it of course!  Obviously they also love all the other elements and areas of their work, and (to some extent) facing the challenges that they bring, however, there are those rare occasions where misfortune and fate make it impossible for “the show to go on”. Today’s episode sees them delve into some memories and experiences of when this has impacted them personally. Frustrating, costly, and sometimes even comical, there’s no doubt that once in a while - though thankfully not too often – things happen and there is nothing that can be done to resolve the unfixable!  So tune in to this latest Drewling Samantics outing for stories of things simply not happening, as well as the usual helpings of chat, banter, news, and more!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics   RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss   Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Drums, Drama and Drizzle   No disguises or imposters this week on Drewling Samantics, just another visiting talent and friend to share experiences and stories with our happy hosts!  The chaps are delighted to welcome Andrew Lindfield this week, who shares his journey through the business with them, spreading knowledge and joy on the way. Despite early musical success drumming in a band, he was never truly content sitting at the back, and previous love for amateur dramatics inspired him to make a change, so he took himself off to drama school to learn his trade – resulting in flourishing as an actor and now producer. But training didn’t come without its challenges - there was a rather unexpected obstacle to overcome as is revealed when Andie tells perhaps one of the most shocking and dramatic guest stories ever!  Drew and Sam are great advocates of creating your own work, and Andie has certainly done that! Making the leap and forming DOT Productions with his wife Louisa, they now tour Nationally each summer performing classic plays for adults and children alike, with this season’s shows featuring a rather familiar face..! And as the performances are mostly open air, let’s hope the good old British weather is kind to them!  Andie is great fun, informative, entertaining and knowledgeable, and you’ll certainly want to hear that amazing story towards the end, so what are you waiting for?!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    DOT-Productions.co.uk  Instagram.com/DOTProdShows  Twitter.com/DOT_Productions   RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Sincerest Form of Flattery   Back with another week of ‘banter about the business’, on today’s show Drew and Sam throw around a few ideas and thoughts regarding portraying real life figures. They are inspired by the sad passing of Jeanette Charles, an actress who for many years impersonated the late Queen Elizabeth, and would probably these days be considered a “look-a-like”. Jeanette was beloved by the public and appeared in many TV shows and films as her royal doppelganger, but recreating celebrities on screen has certainly never been limited to monarchs.  There have been innumerous biopics and plenty of memorable performances, (recent blockbuster Oppenheimer was enormously successful and is just one example to have a variety of real life people reincarnated), so building on that, Drew and Sam, who are no strangers themselves to playing popular figures, discuss their favourite performances and the pitfalls and benefits involved in portraying someone real. It’s safe to say expectation is great when an actor steps into the shoes and life of a famous personage, and today’s show is bound to provoke much though and many differing opinions regarding who has made a success of the task.  Listen or watch now to join the debate!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss   Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

A Hand in Everything   Guest week has arrived again on Drewling Samantics, and a treat is in store for all podcast fans and followers. This week’s visitor Roman Stefanski is an actor, director and puppeteer, however, those titles are far too vague for a performer who inspires others and breathes life into seemingly inanimate objects. Fun, energetic, very self-effacing, technically skilled, and the proud owner of a cheeky grin and glint in his eye, Roman has certainly never lost the joy of ‘play’!  His decades long association with Polka Children’s Theatre is quite a tale, and indeed being that it is when Drew first worked with Roman, (quite a few years ago it’s safe to say!) there are even more stories to share there! This humble gent would have everyone believe he has luck to thank for most of his success, but as becomes very clear, it is his ability to get to the soul of a character and his joy and skill for story-telling that has delighted thousands of children and driven his work.  So listen or watch now as Drew and Sam host this truly special interview with the wonderful Roman Stefanski.   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    Instagram.com/PolkaTheatre  Instagram.com/RomanStefanski PolkaTheatre.com  RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss   Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Setting Your Sights   The Drewling Samantics boys return again, and Drew and Sam are in a particularly revealing mood this week (ooh err!) Before diving into their main topic of discussion, they say cheers to, and share some wonderful memories of and facts about, two Hollywood greats that have sadly recently left us.  Today’s chat soon moves to their individual career paths - how they started, the plans they had, and how those initial pathways have changed and been influenced by time, personal circumstances, new technology, and the ever-changing demands of the entertainment industry.  This episode treats us to some rather interesting insights from the chaps, who have come at the business from very different angles, and have arrived at destinations and travelled on routes they themselves wouldn’t necessarily have guessed. One prediction our podcasting pair will make though, is that you’re guaranteed to learn some new tit-bits about them - much like the way they have learned a bit more about each other. And that is certain to continue in coming weeks as well, there is so much more to come this season including another wonderful guest next week!      Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Architect of His Own Destiny   The lads at podcast HQ are joined by another guest this week, but you could be forgiven for thinking there must be more than one due to the extensive list of things this man does! Yes indeed, Drew and Sam’s visitor has an impressive collection of academic qualifications, and while for many that would be enough, for him that is simply not the case. Drewling Samantics is of course a performance based podcast, so as you probably guessed he has an equally enviable roll of industry credits, covering a multitude of disciplines from TV and film to theatre – and these many talents are all encased in one brilliant and charming chap, the wonderful Brian Law.  Brian hails from Toronto, has studied and worked all around the world gathering degrees and diplomas on the way, and eventually landed on these fair shores to continue his studies and begin what has rapidly become a fabulous acting career.  Incredibly modest, Brian chats about his past and present work as well as his ideas and aims for the future. Clearly he has an inquiring mind, with a thirst for knowledge about all his chosen disciplines, and equally he has no intention of standing still. So just like Drew and Sam, now is the perfect time for us all to catch up with and find out lots more about Brian, before he disappears off on his next adventure anyway!     Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    BrianLaw.co.uk Instagram.com/BrianLaw35   RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Agree to Disagree   We’re back once again with Drew and Sam, and this week’s agenda promises some spirited discussion and subject matter for both the boys to get their teeth into!  A review of a couple of current industry news items prompts some interesting diversions, and results in raising some differing opinions (not the first time the chaps have been in this sort of territory!) Our podcasting pair always stand strong behind their views and they rarely get too heated, however recent television awards and content warnings in theatres light the blue touch paper in this, their latest outing, and... well the only way to find out more is to listen or watch what happened next!  Spoiler alert - nobody was injured in the making of this episode, all is sure to end peacefully and of course in good humour, but Drew and Sam do leave the door open for wider involvement, and, as they tell us, are eagerly awaiting input from the outside world regarding their points of discussion.  So please do join Drewling Samantics this week for a melting pot of content and a chance to have your say!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Behind the Lens   It’s guest time for the first time this season, and the Drewling Samantics boys are delighted to be joined this week by the brilliant Gary-Anthony Rogers.  We’ve all heard the phrase “the power behind the throne”, well Gary takes that in a slightly different direction by being the power behind the camera. As a talented and dedicated Director of Photography (DOP), he is always in great demand, so Drew and Sam consider themselves extremely fortunate that he’s able to take time out from his immensely busy schedule to discuss his career, how he started in the industry, and to throw some more light on the numerous projects he’s juggling at present. Gary is also able to explain how he fits into the team surrounding the director and the camera itself, to bring the script and visuals to life in the best way possible. And if you’ve ever watched the credits roll at the end of a film and wondered what those obscure and unusual job titles actually mean, Gary even decodes some of that technical jargon for us as well!  Calm, clever and insightful, Gary is fascinating and witty regarding his work, always unflappable on set, and just the man for those tricky shoots. Well, almost always, you see there was that time… nope – not spoiling it! The only way to reveal more is to tune in now!   Social Media Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    CountryStarProductions.com Instagram.com/GazPixelPerfect    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss   Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!

Eleventh Heaven   “In numerology, the number eleven is not just any number; it’s considered a master number. This means that it carries a heightened level of spiritual significance and a unique vibration. It’s like a cosmic door that opens to a spiritual awareness and inner wisdom…” Following that description Drew and Sam have a lot to live up to with this, the first episode of the brand new season, but they are confident that they can do it (or at least give it a damn good shot!)  With a panoply of stunning guests to meet, news from the industry to explore, and their own working weeks to be discussed, the boys are determined to bring some inspiration and “unique vibrations” of their own in this, their eleventh collection of episodes. Week one kicks off with a catch-up and some industry news and stories – some which will be revisited and followed up on over coming shows – as well as their further plans for Season Eleven.  So an enormous welcome to those who are first-timers, you’re sure to enjoy your stay. And to returning fans who continue to listen, watch, follow and subscribe, there’s no doubt you’re all glad to be back. It’s time to open that “cosmic door” to some Drewling Samantics “inner wisdom”!   Social Media  Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics  Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics  Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam  Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics    RSS Feed  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss    Imagery  Bannister Illustration Instagram.com/BannisterIllustration  Music  Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Ping us a message - we love to hear your thoughts!