Best Sara Darling Podcasts (2024)

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S3 EP6 Hypers & Hypos of 2023 5:34

8M ago5:34

5:34

WOW SEASON 3 IS OVER... AND SO IS 2023!! I am so grateful to everyone that has supported Diabetes Squad for the last few years. Have a listen to my highlights aka my Hypers & Hypos of 2023. These are all the wonderful people that took part, woop woop! EP1 Sugar Coated Love - @typeltoucan EP2 Education, Education, Education - @hannah2310 EP3 Finding…

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S3 EP5: Type 1 & Showbiz anyone? 47:35

8M ago47:35

47:35

In this episode we talk to Grace Shushh, managing sugars is hard enough but doing it whilst performing on stage is next level. What an absolute inspiration!!! Also, after we had this chat I actually went to see Grace perform a solo show in London and WOW. They were incredible. What a singing voice! I really do recommend either seeing them in a solo…

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S3 EP4: Fashion, darling 36:01

9M ago36:01

36:01

Funny how types 1’s have a way of meeting and getting contacted. Katie is the brains behind the fantastic brand Hid-In. She single-handedly saw a design problem and created a brilliant solution to help fellow type 1 diabetics. Listen to how she navigated through the fashion industry whist coming to terms with her own type 1 diabetes diagnosis ... c…

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S3 EP3: Finding inner peace with T1 38:32

9M ago38:32

38:32

This seasons international guest, a motivated, creative and centred person with kindness at the core of his social media content. Looking at his our Type 1 management with a centred and black to ‘’Mother Earth’ approach. Check out his wisdom via @type1gitotheoBy Manisha Vadgama

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S3 EP2: Education, Education, Education 41:18

9M ago41:18

41:18

Let’s continue this season by talking to an outstanding and dedicated secondary school teacher. Hannah has learnt to navigate through the role and manage a hybrid loop system. I really hope this episodes inspired a generation of young types 1’s to be ambitious when it comes to their career.By Manisha Vadgama

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S3 EP1: Sugar Coated Love 29:04

10M ago29:04

29:04

I've always wondered, what would it be like to have a Type 1 boyfriend? It's already exhausting managing T1 diabetes as an individual, but I guess the biggest perk is they understand every thought, every feeling, and all the frustration. Emma and Mike got in touch with me to share their love story, and how type 1 diabetes brought them together. You…

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S3 Trailer: Buckle in for Diabetes Squad Season 3 2:14

11M ago2:14

2:14

I'm back with a brand new season that I'm so excited to share with you! There are loads of empowering conversations about Type 1 diabetes with our amazing community coming up. Here's a sneak peak as to what's coming over the next few weeks...By Manisha Vadgama

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Independent Producing & The Making of a Black and White Festival Darling with Rachael Fung 45:59

12M ago45:59

45:59

We chat to NY based producer Rachael Fung about the high’s and low’s of independent producing, being picked as Variety’s top producers to watch, the practical realities of different budget levels, balancing competing business and creative interests and we talk a lot about the business behind making FREMONT, Babak Jalali’s fourth feature film, which…

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S2 EP7: Summer Special - Susanna & Sara 22:25

1y ago22:25

22:25

It's summer time and schools are out.. gosh I’ve had a lot of time to reflect during my time off too. This time a year ago Diabetes Squad podcast didn't even exist, but the in-school programme had just finished another year. The podcast was not meant to be a thing, I never envisioned it. I remember speaking to the Head of School, wanting to launch …

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Heartstopper: Exec Producing Unique Stories with Patrick Walters 41:03

1y ago41:03

41:03

The second half of season 2 is back! We kick off with Patrick Walters, Executive Producer of Heartstopper from See Saw Films! Pat chats to us about what it means to be an Executive Producer in Television, working with broadcasters and streamers, creating unique stories for global audiences, and the importance of building the right team. Pat’s cats …

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S2 EP6: Diabetes & Doodles 32:19

1y ago32:19

32:19

Oh my days what an absolute ray of sunshine Juliette is, in this episode we get talking about her creative process when designing and making stickers for her brand Type 1 Untangled. We discover that Type 1 diabetes are the most creative people as we have to make smart choices all the time.. 24/7. Fun fact, Juliette is a twin and her sister does not…

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S2 EP5: Supermum/mom 48:46

1y ago48:46

48:46

We’ve heard so much from other Type 1's but I wonder what’s the whole diagnosis thing is like for parents. Through the Diabetes Squad Instagram page I connected with Rachel, a mum from the USA. In fact I ordered a few stickers from her Etsy page and we got talking about how she started her business… as she's a mum of a Type 1 son, Liam. Join us and…

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S2 EP4: Build a Diabetic Bear 30:27

1y ago30:27

30:27

These days representation is so important, seeing and meeting other Type 1's is my favourite hobby… Matt says I’m the number one Libre spotter when we are out and about. I can’t help it! But I do wonder what it's like for Type 1 children and teenagers, who might feel isolated wearing devices. Well I came across this brand called Type 1 style, they …

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S2 EP3: Fitness Part 2: Workout Like No-ones Watching 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

33:05

Fitness is word that was taboo for a longtime in my childhood. I simply hated PE! I found it really uncomfortable and self-conscious doing PE with my form group... the thought of group fitness classes was simply overwhelming. And now that people can see my devices and hear the occasional beep beep, even more so. But here I am talking to an inspirin…

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S2 EP2: Over The Pond 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

54:17

Ryan from Maryand, Virginia USA is our special guest for Episode 2 of Series 2. He’s our first international guest on the podcast, which is super exciting. Once I got my head around the time zone we found a Sunday afternoon (my time) to have a chat about all things Type 1. It’s been so enlightening hearing about his diagnosis and the health care ov…

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S2 EP1: Mind Over Matter 24:50

1+ y ago24:50

24:50

This is the first episode of Season two and we are kicking off with a conversation with professional therapist Merisha. For me seeking the help and having talking therapy has been invaluable when dealing with all of life’s ups and downs - not to mention the management of my Type 1 diabetes. We talk about the stigma surrounding mental health and als…

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S2 Trailer: Diabetes Squad Season 2 is coming... 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

2:20

By popular demand (no, actually just because I love doing it) the Diabetes Squad podcast is back with season 2! I have loads of super exciting and empowering conversations about Type 1 diabetes that I can't wait to share with you. Here’s a little cheeky insight as to what’s to come in our new season... Big thank you to everyone in this season: Rach…

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Music, Docs and The Art of Fair Use with Katy Alimohammadi Crown 39:41

1+ y ago39:41

39:41

We all know documentaries can take certain liberties that scripted film and tv shows can’t and those of us operating in the unscripted world are thankful for it! Meet the culprit - U.S. fair use laws. We were joined by Katy Alimohammadi Crown current business and legal affairs at A24 and former partner of Donaldson Callif Perez, a firm renowned for…

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Pay Your Taxes and Other Ways To Make Your Financiers Happy with Paul Finegan and Andrew Chow 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

39:07

There are 2 things we can’t escape - death and taxes. When it comes to making movies, distributing them and collecting gross receipts, having a good tax accountant on board from beginning to end is key. They’ll do more than just file your annual tax returns for you! We were joined by industry veterans Paul Finegan and Andrew Chow from Lutz & Carr t…

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NFTS in Film - Sara and Charlotte Get Schooled with Jeremy S. Goldman 1:10:25

1+ y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

What in heaven’s name is an NFT and how are filmmakers using it to finance their films? We had absolutely no idea so we went to the leading NFT attorney in the country - Jeremy S. Goldman at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. He talks us through the different ways NFTs are being used to finance film and what we should be thinking about in doing so, how…

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Creating Buzz with Sylvia Desrochers 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

37:29

It's Oscars week and we chat to Hollywood publicist Sylvia Desrochers about her 20 year career in Tinseltown. From what publicists actually do, to how valuable For Your Consideration campaigns are, and why you need to invest in a production photographer, Sylvia gives us the lowdown on creating buzz in a crowded distribution market.…

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From Scheduling to Running the Joint with Jess Kwan 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

41:07

After 2 years of us pestering Jess Kwan to join us for an episode, she finally agreed! We kick off Season 2 with the current VP of the Concordia Fellowship and chat to her about the evolution of her career from supporting executives, to being the executive, differences in the biz between narrative feature films and docs, what business development i…

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S1 EP7: 2022 Highs and Lows 8:01

1+ y ago8:01

8:01

What a year for diabetes! At the end of 2022, and coincidentally the end of the first series of this podcast, I'm reflecting on all the things that have happened in the world of diabetes over the last 12 months. From representation on TV and in films, to new technology, to the NHS making more technology available to so many more people, this year h…

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S1 EP6: Breaking News 22:25

1+ y ago22:25

22:25

It's certainly been an eventful few weeks in the world of diabetes. I’ll be sharing three top stories with you, from the new immunotherapy available in the states, to Twitter wars with Eli Lilly, and finally I debate whether I should think about a new type of glucose monitor - we're chatting Libre vs Dexcom. Joining me this week will be my diabetes…

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S1 EP5: Dating with Diabetes 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

Gosh, dating and relationships… how long do we have?! I guess in a nutshell dating is tricky already, what with the influx of dating apps and countless wedding invites with plus one. For me being a Type 1 Diabetic and wearing devices has definitely had its challenging moments…. months and years. Join me in conversation with Lottie and Matt, both no…

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S1 EP4: Unseen Illnesses 31:16

2y ago31:16

31:16

I've always referred to my T1 diabetes as an unseen illness, because I do sometimes think that people don’t understand my pain when I'm having a hypo, especially on the London Underground! I get quite self-conscious and I'm sure other commuters wonder why I’m inhaling fruit pastels. Today I’ll be speaking to Emily, a friend who also understands thi…

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S1 EP3: Fitness Part 1: Let it Shine 32:00

2y ago32:00

32:00

Fitness can feel like such a minefield when you have to manage your diabetes as well, so for the first of this two part special you get to join my boyfriend and I on the Cancer Research Shine Walk, which we did a few weeks ago. Thirteen miles of walking takes around five hours, and that's a long time to be keeping active for anyone. With sore feet,…

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S1 EP2: Meet My Diabestie 32:15

2y ago32:15

32:15

Having a best friend that also has diabetes (aka a diabestie!) has been a huge help to me over the years. Whether you have people around you who are understanding and supportive or not, type 1 diabetes can feel really isolating, so just being able to have a conversation with someone who totally gets it is so valuable. When Julie and I met on a diab…

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S1 EP1: My Diagnosis 24:13

2y ago24:13

24:13

On 10 February 2007 Manisha's world changed forever. This episode is about the lead up to my diagnosis, the time itself, and how that fateful day over 15 years ago completely changed my outlook on life. I wanted to start this series by sharing my story so you can hear where I'm coming from. But this squad is all about creating a conversation, and I…

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S1 Trailer: Diabetes Squad... What?? 3:00

2y ago3:00

3:00

A fresh new podcast for everyone to learn something about type 1 diabetes. This is the place where we can be united, share experiences and tips, and work together to build confidence. Hosted by Manisha, a type 1 diabetic for the last 15 years, nothing is off limits.Food, fitness, dating... the list goes on and Manisha is on a journey to share and l…

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Get It In Writing with Sasha H. Levites and Marcie Cleary 51:14

2+ y ago51:14

51:14

We chat to Sasha H. Levites and Marcie Cleary who are partners at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, one of the leading firms in the U.S. We pick their brains about keeping up with emerging technologies and new formats (NFTs! Podcasts!), the benefits to talent having an all inclusive team of manager + agent + lawyer, the importance of those long winded…

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Gut Instinct with Polly Staniford and Angie Fielder 34:14

2+ y ago34:14

34:14

We chat to Academy Award nominated Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford of Aquarius Films about first starting out, lessons learned early on, the benefits of having the right producing partner, the realities of foreign productions vs. domestic productions and the importance of always listening to that gut instinct.…

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A Down to Earth Approach to Doing Business with Stephen Fitzgibbon 34:43

2+ y ago34:43

34:43

We chat to Stephen Fitzgibbon about starting his own production company and building a slate, how he transitioned from acquisitions to producing everything from music videos to feature films. We find out how he picks his co-producing partners, the learning curve of navigating rights and transparency as the fundamental value when doing business in t…

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The Internationalization of Television with Matt Vitins 35:25

2+ y ago35:25

35:25

We chat to Matt Vitins, COO of Matchbox Pictures, about going from corporate law to running an NBC backed global production company. He takes us behind the scenes of what his day-to-day is like, his perspective on different negotiation tactics, producing Australian productions for a global audience, and muses on whether lawyers are keeping up with …

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The Stuff Debt Financiers Really Care About with Sharon Menzies 41:04

2+ y ago41:04

41:04

We chat to Sharon Menzies, Managing Director of Fulcrum Media Finance, about going from a small start up to one of Australia and New Zealand's largest specialist film financing companies, the benefits of tax incentives and gap finance, film financing strategies in the age of COVID, the key differences between investment and debt finance, where prob…

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Trust as the Bedrock of the Business with Emile Sherman 50:35

2+ y ago50:35

50:35

We chat to Emile Sherman of Academy Award, BAFTA and Emmy winning See-Saw Films about his 20 years’ worth of experience going from a boots on the ground producer to leading an international film and television production company and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We pick his brain about co-productions, indie film financing, being one of th…

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The Casino That is Film Distribution with Andrew Mackie 32:15

2+ y ago32:15

32:15

We chat to Andrew Mackie, Co-Founder of Transmission Films about the risks of distribution, the rise of SVODs and the changes to theatrical windows, acquiring films where the director has final cut, the importance of filmmakers knowing their audience and how to train yourself to predict box office numbers!…

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Good Advice From Good Thing with Virginia Whitwell and Nick Batzias 42:35

2+ y ago42:35

42:35

We chat to Virginia Whitwell and Nick Batzias from Good Thing Productions about starting up their very own production company. We pick their brains on how to pick your co-producing partners, the important conversations to have with those partners and your creatives early on, the human element to the film business, the importance of building your te…

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Trends, Tracking and Tricks of the Trade with Alexis Galfas 35:15

2+ y ago35:15

35:15

We chat to Alexis Galfas about her average Tuesday at the very unique, Cinetic Media, current industry trends and the impact of COVID-19, what to do if someone else is making the same movie you’re making, and the importance of understanding the fundamentals of the business of film. She gives some seriously good advice and we are 100% on board.…

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DIY Tales of a No Longer Emerging Filmmaker with Monica Zanetti 37:23

2+ y ago37:23

37:23

We chat to our mate, Monica Zanetti about writing, financing, making and selling her first two feature films - the challenges she faced, from early conversations with distributors, to navigating the Australian tax incentives, contracts, production accounting and finding the right co-producing partners. She shares the things she wishes she knew befo…

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Movies Inc: The Business of Film Trailer 1:00

2+ y ago1:00

1:00

Movies Inc: The Business of Film is coming soon! Launching February 16, 2022 wherever you get your podcasts!By Sara McFarlane and Charlotte Howley

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Goodbye for now! 7:01

2+ y ago7:01

7:01

I'm putting the podcast on indefinite hold. Keep up with me online! Sara Crawford on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saraecrawford/ Sara Crawford on Twitter https://twitter.com/sara_crawford

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Letting it flow with artist and illustrator, Charisma Dozier 40:08

2+ y ago40:08

40:08

Charisma and I chat about how she got into creating illustrations and visual art, finding projects that align with your goals, and her passion for film theory. Charisma Dozier online Official Website https://www.charismad.me/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/charismadoz_art Twitter https://twitter.com/charismadoz Alpharetta Holiday Market https:…

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Live music is back! with Nobody's Darlings frontman, Shawn Pasley 55:09

3y ago55:09

55:09

Have you found your unique voice as an artist? In Episode 30, Shawn and I chat about having a unique musical style, the challenges of keeping a band together, and how the music scene is trying to get back to normal. Nobody's Darlings online Nobody's Darlings website http://www.nobodysdarlingsband.com/ Nobody's Darlings Reverbnation https://www.reve…

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Keeping it positive with reggae musician and songwriter, Cortez Paschal 32:01

3y ago32:01

32:01

Cortez and I chat about his twenty-year journey with Eclectic Roots Ensemble, what he's learned producing music for others, and how he keeps it positive. Cortez Online Eclectic Roots Ensemble website https://www.eclecticrootsensemble.com/ Eclectic Roots Ensemble Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eclecticrootsensemble Eclectic Roots Ensemble Faceb…

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Growing and evolving as a performer with comedian and actress, Vickie Eisenstein 1:00:52

3y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

I chat with Vickie Eisenstein about how being on a South Korean TV show got her into performing, what it was like to study comedy at Second City in Chicago, and how "cancel culture" doesn't always allow for personal growth. Vickie Eisenstein Official Website http://vickieeisenstein.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/vickiecomedy Instagram https:/…

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One year of finding creative expression 45:17

3y ago45:17

45:17

I look back over the past year of episodes on the Find Creative Expression podcast, reflect on everything I've learned from the podcast, and play clips from every episode. Find Creative Expression on Facebook Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/findcreativeexpression/ Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1359907591034270/ My social med…

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Playing with paint and stories with artist and writer, Lainey Kennedy 46:51

3y ago46:51

46:51

Lainey and I chat about shifting between art forms and mediums, painting on her lunch break, and how her writing process differs from her visual art process. Lainey Kennedy Online Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lunarkat_paperco/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cap_bartholomew Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/lunarkatpaperco Making Sawdust YouTube Ch…

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A ball of unorganized chaos with writer, Aryn Huck 51:56

3y ago51:56

51:56

I chat with writer Aryn Huck about the way he works best as a writer, the importance of LGBTQ+ representation, and how documenting their revision process on social media has helped them to revise. Aryn Huck Online Aryn Huck Twitter https://twitter.com/ArynHuck Other Links My TikTok Decoupage Video https://www.tiktok.com/@saracrawfordauthor/video/69…

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Finding the important stories with Essential theatre founding director, Peter Hardy 49:06

3y ago49:06

49:06

Peter and I chat about the Essential theatre and the work by Georgia playwrights they are known for, the difference between writing for the screen and writing for the stage, and the role of storytelling in our lives. Peter Hardy Online The Essential Theatre Website https://www.essentialtheatre.com/ The Essential Theatre Twitter https://twitter.com/…

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