Best Female Pilot Club Podcasts (2024)

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Interview - Ken Dewhirst - State Emergency Service Member 56:48

5h ago56:48

56:48

Ken talks about what it takes to be a State Emergemcy Services (SES) member, what it means to him, his family and the community, and then talks about getting involved in your community. My favourite quote of the episode is: "It's not necessarily, let's get a chainsaw and cut it off."By Paul van der Mey

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Interview - Jason Lowther - Being a Club President 16:55

7d ago16:55

16:55

Jason talks about being the president of a car club, what it takes, the connections it builds and how he became a club prsident. My favourite Quote of the episode is "It's been a real eye-opener this year and really encouraging from my perspective as president"By Paul van der Mey

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Interview - Gloria Kitson - Being a Missionary 19:36

10d ago19:36

19:36

Gloria talks about what it takes to be a missionary, what being a missionary means to the community and how to become a missionary. My favourite quote of this episode "There always seemed to be someone that I just could sense that they had a problem or they were needy or they were sad or troubled in some way. And a conversation would just strike up…

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Interview - Tom Atkinson - Being a pilot 28:34

17d ago28:34

28:34

Tom shares what it takes to be a pilot, the difference being a pilot makes and how to become a pilot. My favourite quote of this episode is: “You know, the pilots, you know, we're all saying, oh, we wish we were a rock star. And he's there saying, oh, I wish I was a pilot.”By Paul van der Mey

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Interview - Nick Theodore - Music is the highest form of magic 33:57

24d ago33:57

33:57

Nick talks about his musical history, what it takes to be a musician in a band, what being a musician means to him, his family and the community, and how to go about becoming a musician. My favourite quote of the episode is: "And there was this big, empty, cool room downstairs under the house. And almost immediately, we filled it up with gear and n…

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Interview - Marilyn Novak - Cycling tour to Mongolia 21:29

1M ago21:29

21:29

Marilyn shares her experience of cycling in Vietnam and Mongolia, what it took, what it means to her, her family and the Mongolian community and how she got there. My favourite quote of the episode is: "I think it kind of feels like it can't end there because we all got so much out of it."By Paul van der Mey

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Interview - Jon Phillips - Organising Skyrunning events 27:42

1M ago27:42

27:42

Jon explains just what skyrunning is and then shares what it takes to organise skyrunning events, what skyrunning events mean to people involved and how he makes the events happen. My favourite quote if the eipisode is: "Because if they go the wrong way, they can end up miles off in the bush, completely lost, well away from where they should be."…

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Interview - Bill Hayes - Guiding the first female to Australian Rally Champion 36:01

2M ago36:01

36:01

Bill talks about what it takes to guide the first female to win the Austraian Rally Championship Driver title, what it means and how he did it. My favourite quote of the episode is: "Especially a professional level as a co-driver, once you agree to be in you've got to be in 100%. You know your whole focus from fitness to keeping your body weight lo…

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Interview - Amy Holdsworth - Dragon Boat Racing 28:51

2M ago28:51

28:51

Amy talks about what it takes to go dragon boat racing, what it means to her and her friends and how to go dragon boat racing. My favourite quote of this episode: “I've become involved more locally in my community and this is just another addition to that that's helped me to look around and go gosh I live in a great place and I can be part of somet…

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Interview - Suzi McMahon - Balancing profession and sport 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

Suzi talks about how she came to be in a profession and have a sporting background, what it means to athletes she coaches and professionals she leads and the importance of having a plan. My favourite quote of the episode: “But you start comparing yourself to somebody, that is the thief of joy in whatever you do, whether it be work or running.” To g…

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Interview - Caroline van der Mey - 500 parkrun Milestone 22:13

2M ago22:13

22:13

Caroline shares what it takes to achieve the 500 parkrun milestone, what it means to her and community members and how she goes about her parkrun day. parkrun Australia homepage: parkrun.com.au 5K App for keeping tabs of your parkrun history and progress: apps.apple.com/au/app/5k-parkrunner-results/id1481416790 To get the latest Forrest.Chat news s…

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Interview - Andy van Kann - Mountain Biking 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

Andy shares what it takes to be a mountain biker, what it means to him as a rider and a coach, and how to get started with mountain biking. My favourite quote from this episode: "After that, it really becomes a case of did you fall in love and if so, do the next three. That gets to a higher level." To get the latest Forrest.Chat news subscribe to t…

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Interview - Wendy Rudge - Author 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

Wendy's undertaking a five-year apprenticeship to become a published author. No guarantees of course! My favourite quote from this episode is: "I can escape into this world where I'm the I'm the king because I dictate how the world runs. And I think there's a nice sense of power involved in that, that I get to say whose head goes off and who gets s…

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Interview - Tom Wilde - Farmer 31:38

2M ago31:38

31:38

Tom talks about what it takes to be a farmer in the South West of Western Australia, what talking to customers means to farmers and describes a day in the life of a farmer. My favourite quote from this episode is: "Basically, it's just he's not getting enough income from farming and I guess while the price is high, some people are jumping on that. …

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Emily Lloyd-Saini (Juice, Motherland and Catastrophe) 42:36

4M ago42:36

42:36

In this episode Kay and Emily talk to Emily Lloyd-Saini (Juice, Motherland and Catastrophe) about her dream experience in a writers’ room, how everyone needs a great comedy partner in their life, and how she doesn’t, repeat, doesn’t want her own TV sketch show! #comedy #femalewriter #femalewriting #sitcom #scriptedcomedy #tvcommissioning #femalecom…

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Arabella Weir (The Fast Show, Two Doors Down) 54:13

4M ago54:13

54:13

Kay and Emily talk to Arabella Weir (The Fast Show, Two Doors Down) about the highs and lows of life as a female writer/performer in the nineties, how she has her bum to thank for her career, and why she’s more of a bauble than a full blown national treasure. #comedy #femalewriter #femalewriting #sitcom #scriptedcomedy #tvcommissioning #femalecomed…

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Forrest.Chat podcast trailer 2:00

4M ago2:00

2:00

Welcome to Forrest.Chat where we interview Western Australians about their endeavours. We ask what it takes, what it means and how they do it. Host Paul van der Mey invites you to join us and join in. The people of Western Australia are active and doing interesting things. We interview them and they get to share their experiences, which is great! Y…

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Sydney Stevenson (Misfits, Me and Mrs Jones) 47:17

5M ago47:17

47:17

Emily and Kay talk to Sydney Stevenson (Misfits, Me and Mrs Jones) about what actors bring to scriptwriting, why she almost gave it all up, and what it’s like to get three scripts into development from one showcase. #comedy #femalewriter #femalewriting #sitcom #scriptedcomedy #tvcommissioning #femalecomedian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Gina Lyons ( In My Skin, Dreaming Whilst Black) 46:37

5M ago46:37

46:37

Kay and Emily talk to independent producer Gina Lyons ( In My Skin, Dreaming Whilst Black) and find out what a comedy producer actually does, why everyone needs a side hustle and why it’s good to be a ‘Gobby Girl.’ #comedy #femalecomedy #sitcom #comedywriting #tvwriting #funnywomen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nikki Patel (Coronation Street, Call the Midwife) 41:47

6M ago41:47

41:47

Kay and Emily talk to actor and writer Nikki Patel (Coronation Street, Call the Midwife). about how her first script, The Patels, was chosen out of 340 submitted for he UKTV Female Pilot Club female writers' initiative, how she wants to see greater and more complex representations of her South Asian community on British TV, and how she'd like every…

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Leigh Douglas (You’re Alright Hun, Sacrament) 43:53

6M ago43:53

43:53

In this episode actor, writer & stand up comedian Leigh Douglas (You’re Alright Hun, Sacrament) talks about her experiences on the UKTV/FPC Script Initiative, gives useful tips on writing queer characters and spills the tea on her very own I Tonya moment in the world of Irish dancing. #writing #jokewriting #britishcomedy #tvcommissioning #comedypil…

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Abigail Burdess (Tracy Ullman's Show, That Mitchell and Webb Look) 40:56

1+ y ago40:56

40:56

In this special episode Kay and Emily welcome back writer-performer extraordinaire and co-founder of the Female Pilot Club Abigail Burdess! Abbie gives tips on gag writing, spare husbands and explains how she embraced her inner thriller writer to pen her exciting debut novel Mother's Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sioned Wiliam (Former commissioning editor of comedy for ITV and Radio 4) 54:10

1+ y ago54:10

54:10

In a Female Pilot Club first Kay and Emily talk to former controller of comedy for ITV, and ex - commissioning editor of comedy for Radio 4. Sioned, who is also a producer and writer, gives us the hot sauce on how the commissioning process actually works. So writers looking to get their first script commissioned, this episode is for you!! Thanks to…

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Ruby Carr (Funny Women Comedy Writing Award Winner, 2022) 36:43

1+ y ago36:43

36:43

Ruby was also named a Funny Women “One to Watch’ in 2021, and her pilot made the top ten for the 2021 "Voices of the Future" Scheme. In this episode Kay and Emily find out why Ruby doesn’t like magicians and get her hot take on how to handle hecklers. Thanks to our series 2 sponsor BlueCat Screenplay Competition! Learn more at https://www.bluecatsc…

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Zara Janjua (BBC Comedy Writers Room 2020 and Woman of the future Finalist 2020) 50:45

1+ y ago50:45

50:45

Zara Janjua is a successful multi-hyphen TV professional. As well as her work as a comedy writer, presenter, film-maker, actor, course facilitator, journalist and event host she was named one of the Top 40 Digital Women in the UK and shortlisted for 'Digital Women For Good' and 'Freelancer of The Year' Award. Her ultimate goal is to become a succes…

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Samantha Lyden and Teresa Burns (Funny Women Award Winners 2019) 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

42:46

Samantah Lyden and Teresa Burns (Funny Women Award Winners 2019) In this episode Kay and Emily try to decide who's more working class, find out about Carmelite nuns and reveal their worst side hustles, all while being firmly outclassed by the funny and talented writing partnership, Lyden and Burns who talk about why we should see more working class…

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Athena Kugblenu (Athena's Cancel Culture) 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

In this episode Athena Kugblenu, stand-up comedian, comedy writer, and journalist shares invaluable tips about sit-com structure, bike-riding and how she survives and thrives in that ultimate ordeal - the writers room. Thanks to our series 2 sponsor BlueCat Screenplay Competition! Learn more at https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com Hosted on Acast. See…

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Kerry Howard (Jack Absolute Flies Again) 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

46:48

In the first episode of series 2, the clubbers meet actor, writer and all round comedy queen Kerry Howard!! We ask her about her new project with Sky, how she fits it all in whilst still looking so fit, and how putting it out to the universe got her a top gig at the National Theatre. Thanks to our series 2 sponsor BlueCat Screenplay Competition! Le…

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Lorna Woolfson (Have I Got News for You, BAFTA Rockliffe Finalist) 41:22

2y ago41:22

41:22

This week Kay and Abby meet comedy writer and podcaster Lorna Woolffson to talk about historical sit-com and women, do jokes have structure or are they eggs laid in the brains of male comedians by giant lizards, and why everyone loves a good Piss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pip Swallow (Great Expectations) 38:42

2y ago38:42

38:42

The clubbers ask where all the new British political satire is at, how gross is too gross if you're the proud possessor of a lumpy jumper, and can women be surreal even without both eyes on the same side of their face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rachel Clarke (Bad Things) 45:09

2+ y ago45:09

45:09

In this episode Abbie and Kay find out how new writer Rachel Clarke, winner of All3 Media Best Drama New Voices Award, Screenwriting Network Award, and Channel 4 Mentorship Scheme, became so good so fast! They also chat about what makes a good double act, the perennial appeal of comedy crime capers and why sex in sit-com should always be truly terr…

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Julie Bower (So Awkward) 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

51:51

Kay and Abbie talk romcom and kids’ comedy with writer Julie Bower. Find out about the clubbers favourite comic obstacles to romance, what’s worse than swearing in a script for kids’ TV and which creator of a legendary comic character is nominated for the club! Featuring clips from “Death’s Ex”, showcasing the voice talents of Jordan Stephens, Madd…

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Janice Hallett (Two Ladies, The Appeal, The Twyford Code) 45:05

2+ y ago45:05

45:05

This week Pilot Clubbers Kay and Abbie talk comedy, crime and what to do if your writing or career has hit a wall with Janice Hallett. Janice's first novel “The Appeal” and was Sunday Times Crime book of the Year and her recently published second, “The Twyford Code” was featured in the latest Guardian round-up of best new crime fiction. Featuring c…

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Georgia Pritchett (Succession, The Shrink Next Door) 55:20

2+ y ago55:20

55:20

Female Pilot Clubbers Kay Stonham and Abigail Burdess talk with Georgia Pritchett about the club production of her script Bump, her experiences on Veep and Succession and why until recently four breasts were never allowed in the same TV comedy writers room. Featuring the voices of Greg McHugh, Louise Brealey, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Elena Saurel and Eli…

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Female Pilot Club - Trailer 0:48

2+ y ago0:48

0:48

The Female Pilot Club is a club to celebrate comedy written by women! Pilot-clubbers Kay Stonham and Abigail Burdess get women TV writers to spill their secrets, from the new and annoyingly talented, to seasoned and annoyingly successful Emmy award winners. We chat about gags and gaffs, what makes a good script great and how to survive and thrive a…

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