Just Get A Real Job

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.

Recent Episodes
  • Ep. 153 - ‘Writing, Directing & Finding Your Voice’ with Raisah Ahmed
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:26:17
  • Ep. 152 - 'It’s Never Too Late To Change Careers’ with Maybelle Laye (Costume Designer)
    Nov 7, 2024 – 56:35
  • Ep. 151 - 'WTF has happened with the TV Industry?’ A Deep Dive with Philip Ralph
    Oct 30, 2024 – 01:11:38
  • Ep. 150 - Live @ The HB Film Festival with Saffia Sage & Bjørn Hanson
    Oct 23, 2024 – 01:10:15
  • Ep. 149 - ‘Overcoming Setbacks’ with Gabriella Leonardi
    Oct 16, 2024 – 53:29
  • Ep. 148 - ‘No Place Like the Fringe’ with Kyle Dolan
    Aug 21, 2024 – 57:56
  • Ep. 147 - ‘Building Creative Roots in a New Country’ with Kelsey Sullivan
    Aug 14, 2024 – 52:13
  • Ep. 146 - ‘What Makes a Good Collaboration’ with Zoe Bullock & Louise Oliver
    Aug 11, 2024 – 01:07:59
  • Ep. 145 - ‘Art as a Path to Self-Discovery’ with Tom Greaves.
    Aug 7, 2024 – 01:06:00
  • Ep. 144 - ‘Creating Viral Comedy Characters’ with Simon Hennessy
    Jul 31, 2024 – 01:04:08
  • Ep. 143 - ‘Composing A New Musical’ with Lotte Pearl
    Jul 24, 2024 – 49:52
  • Ep. 142 - ‘Following Your Creative Calling’ with Craig Barclay & Tony Voller
    Jul 17, 2024 – 54:31
  • Ep. 141 - "What’s Gone Wrong With The Screen Industry?" with Vito Milazzo
    Jul 10, 2024 – 01:18:52
  • Ep. 140 - “Finding Your Path As A Writer” with Katie Sayer
    Jul 3, 2024 – 44:00
  • Ep. 139 - “The Realities of Fame” with Jake Roche
    Jun 26, 2024 – 01:01:14
  • Ep. 138 - "What’s It Really Like To Be A Working Actor?" with Jessica Regan
    Jun 18, 2024 – 01:05:58
  • Ep. 137 - "Lessons from a Decade in Theatre" with Jack Bentinck
    Jun 12, 2024 – 49:40
  • Ep. 136 - "Creating an Engaging YouTube Channel" with Ashley Dick
    Jun 5, 2024 – 01:09:25
  • Ep. 135 - “Directing Your First Comedy Series” with Niamh McKeown (Director & Writer)
    Apr 17, 2024 – 01:05:09
  • Ep.134 - "The Highs & Lows of a Creative Career" with Adair Murray
    Apr 10, 2024 – 01:01:32
  • Ep. 133 - "Poems, Purpose & Imposter Syndrome" with Henry Madd (Spoken Word Artist & Theatre Maker)
    Apr 3, 2024 – 47:39
  • Ep. 132 - "The Importance of New Writing" with Josie White
    Mar 27, 2024 – 48:32
  • Ep. 131 - "Building a Creative Community" with John Reynolds and Matt Reynolds
    Mar 20, 2024 – 01:01:11
  • Ep, 130 - Jack McLeod of 'The Rah's' (Band)
    Mar 14, 2024 – 54:57
  • Ep. 129 - "Creating Your Own Opportunities" with Sarah Cameron-West (Actor & Writer)
    Mar 6, 2024 – 01:00:09
  • Ep. 128 - "From Kids TV to Star Wars" with Dave Chapman (Puppeteer)
    Feb 28, 2024 – 01:25:07
  • Ep. 127 - 'The Directors Take' Part 2 with Oz Arshad & Marcus Anthony Thomas
    Feb 14, 2024 – 42:43
  • Ep. 126 - 'The Directors Take' Part 1 with Oz Arshad & Marcus Anthony Thomas
    Feb 8, 2024 – 41:32
  • Ep. 125 - 'Finding Your People' with Nicola T. Chang (Award-winning Composer & Sound Designer)
    Jan 31, 2024 – 58:07
  • Ep. 124 - Christmas and New Year Special 2023 with Brownbear and Kate Hammer
    Dec 20, 2023 – 01:23:56
  • Ep. 123 - ”Don’t Put People In Boxes” with Michael McEwan (Journalist and Disability Campaigner)
    Dec 6, 2023 – 53:06
  • Ep. 122 - ‘Becoming a West End Performer’ with Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson
    Nov 29, 2023 – 51:36
  • Ep. 121 - ”Letting Yourself Off the Hook” with Niki McCretton (Artistic Director)
    Nov 22, 2023 – 53:10
  • Ep. 120 - ”From First Draft to Published Author” with Craig Andrew Mooney
    Nov 15, 2023 – 53:00
  • Ep. 119 - ”Leaving a Lasting Legacy” with J Spooner (Chief Executive of Unlimited Theatre)
    Nov 1, 2023 – 01:04:00
  • Ep. 118 - Live @ The HB Film Festival with Sarah Grant, Sonja Blietscau & Ashley Dick (Part 2)
    Oct 25, 2023 – 42:27
  • Ep. 117 - Live @ The HB Film Festival with Sarah Grant, Sonja Blietscau & Ashley Dick (Part 1)
    Oct 18, 2023 – 43:02
  • Ep. 116 - ‘Making a Living from Theatre & more ’ with Ruxy Cantir (Physical Theatre Maker & Performer)
    Oct 11, 2023 – 44:42
  • Ep. 115 - ’Boiling Point’, Breakthroughs, & Dedication’ with Shaun Fagan & Jack McLoughlin
    Oct 3, 2023 – 58:52
  • Ep. 114 - ’Balancing Creativity & Work’ with Rachel Bellman (Playwright)
    Sep 26, 2023 – 55:41
  • Ep. 113 - ‘Working Differently’ with Hannah Currie (BAFTA Award-Winning Filmmaker)
    Sep 19, 2023 – 01:06:50
  • Ep. 112 - ‘Navigating a Career in Theatre’ with Laila Noble (Theatre Maker)
    Sep 12, 2023 – 45:33
  • Ep. 111 - ‘Starting a Production Company from Scratch’ with Reece Cargan (Producer)
    Sep 5, 2023 – 44:28
  • Ep. 110 - Live @ The Edinburgh Fringe with Dictator (Band)
    Aug 29, 2023 – 01:00:50
  • Ep. 109 - Live @ Edinburgh Fringe with Priya Hall & Kate Hammer ‘Comedy Deep Dive’
    Aug 22, 2023 – 54:46
  • Ep. 108 - ’Filmmaking on a Small Budget’ with Gary J Hewitt
    Aug 8, 2023 – 01:07:59
  • Ep. 107 - ’Learning to Love the Journey’ with Gail Rastorfer (Actor)
    Aug 2, 2023 – 59:00
  • Ep. 106 - ”30 Years of ’Pick of the Fringe’” with Mervyn Stutter
    Jul 25, 2023 – 56:49
  • Ep. 105 - ’Making a Scottish Classic’ with Jonathan Melville (Author)
    Jul 18, 2023 – 01:06:42
  • Ep. 104 -’Serving Sounds’ with Adam and Jason Dupree (’The Working Boys Club’)
    Jul 11, 2023 – 59:29
Recent Reviews
  • thejordanruiz
    Easygoing & Positive
    Jamie is exactly what you’d want in an interviewer. Laid back, friendly, moves things along. Not only do I appreciate the core message of the podcast, I love the relaxed way it’s relayed.
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