Topics discussed/Key words Closing the doors of the Oldham Coliseum #chrislawson #jakeferretti #theatre #oldhamcoliseum #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #closing #regionaltheatre #communitytheatre #acefunding #pandemic #redundancies #nationalnews #midscaletheatre #workingclass #industry #manchester #plays #pantomime #greatermanchester Me…

Topics discussed/Key words Losing a child to suicide Coercive control Depression Mentions #avavidal #jakeferretti #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #comedian #journalist #suicide #coercion #depression #goingtothegym #eating #drinking #unhealthy #daughter #suicide #legal #sexwork #bbc #pointless #selfemployed #socialexpectation #aggression…

Topics discussed/Key word #rosieholt #jakeferretti #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #comedian #pileons #news #parody #opinion #tribalism #debate #actor #burnout #brexit #empathy #industry #anxiety #depression #beingoutofcontrol #antidepressants #comedy #justletusknow #selftape #audition Pressures of Twitter Online abuse Jake Ferretti - h…

Topics discussed/Key words Accessibility for disability Anxiety Starting in the music industry Inaccessible apps/websites Accessibility for gigs #preciousperez #jakeferretti #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #musician #braille #singer #songwriter #musicindustry #disability #disabled #latina #disabilityadvocate #bornblind #retinopathyofpre…

Interview with theatre director and writer, Raz Shaw (20/09/21) Topics discussed/Key Words Near-death experiences The taboo of death Fear of fear #jakeferretti #podcast #lockdown #dancingvideo #filmediting #juliehesmondhalgh #neardeathexperience #nonhodgkinslymphoma #cancer #gambling #addiction #vulnerable #pulmonaryedema #nhs #fearofvulnerability …

Interview with actor, Don Warrington (11/01/22) Topics discussed/Key Words - Don Warrington Lockdown Learning in drama school Race Finding YOUR voice #jakeferretti #podcast #donwarrington #lockdown #guadeloupeislands #masks #respect #bodylanguage #communication #isolation #parenthood #racism #risingdamp #philipsmith #rigsby #minority #markebulue #e…

Interview with disabled model, Caprice Kwai (22/12/21) Topics discussed/Key Words - Caprice Kwai Being disabled in the modelling industry Ableism Accessibility within the fashion industry Knowledge of hair for black women Embracing disability #jakeferretti #podcast #ableism #disability #modelling #fashion #discrimination #mentalhealth #teenage #ins…

Interview with theatremaker, D'bi Young Anitafrika (30/11/21) Topics discussed/Key Words - D’Bi Young Colonisation in theatre Jamaican Dub-Poetry Parenting and making Art #jakeferretti #podcast #race #queer #theatre #gender #identity #artist #christmas #africa #caribbean #colonisation #decolonisation #workshop #devising #jamaica #community #dubpoet…

Interview with actor, David Paisley (06/09/21). Topics discussed/Key Words - David Paisley Severe depression Feeling suicidal Being dehumanised from being on TV #jakeferretti #podcast #davidpaisley #actor #tv #comingout #holbycity #casualty #gaykiss #tvcomplaints #bbc #beinginthepubliceye #dehumanised #realitytv #loveisland #mentalhealth #carolinef…

Interview with opera singer, director and company owner, Bronwen Stephens-Harding (05/09/21). Topics discussed/Key Words - Bronwen Stephens-Harding Toxic competitiveness Retraining in Opera Ageism/sexism in the industry Imposter Syndrome Being kind to oneself #jakeferretti #podcast #bronwenstephensharding #operasinger #director #mezzosoprano #compa…

Interview with cabaret artist and composer, Mark Bunyan (12/08/21). Topics discussed/Key Words - Mark Bunyan Living as a throuple Losing best friend to AIDS Being financially dependent on a partner Age #markbunyan #jakeferretti #podcast #writer #gay #composer #lgbt #lgbtcommunity #sexeducation #comingout #hiv #aidsrelatedementia #therapy #cabaret #…

Interview with author, Paul Burston (11/08/21) Topics discussed/Key Words - Paul Burston Survivor’s guilt (AIDS crisis) Drugs/alcohol Trolling/stalking Anxiety Being a victim #podcast #creative #writer #journalist #anxiety #depression #lockdown #hastings #wildswimming #racism #smalltown #exclusion #white #macho #gay #homosexuality #survivorsguilt #…

Interview with director, Chris Sonnex (21/07/21). Topics discussed/Key Words - Chris Sonnex Body image Poverty vs. diet Food & nutrition Men & mental health Refugee camp, Calais (Good Chance theatre?) #podcast #creative #director #nyt #andrewlloydwebber #mentalhealth #cishet #councilestate #churchillgardens #class #fat #overweight #stigma #masculin…

Interview with actor and writer, Daniel York Loh (03/07/21). Topics discussed/Key Words - Daniel York Loh #actorslife Pressure of working normal job Social Media Drug/alcohol rehab Power struggles/relationships in the industry Mentions James McAvoy article - https://www.wbur.org/npr/175709286/why-actor-james-mcavoy-almost-turned-down-trance Kimberl…

Interview with writer and director, Jon Brittain (26/06/21). Topics discussed/Key Words Bullimia Body image Dyspraxia (link below) Anxiety Being in control Writer/director/actor relationships https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09jk37n - My Dyspraxic Life https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jun/26/actor-rafe-spall-talks-about-his-weight-struggle…

Interview with musician and writer, CN Lester (05/06/21) Topics discussed/Key Words - CN Lester Improvised Opera OCD Cyclothymic Manic Depression CAMS Mental Health care Jamie Hale - poetry book called Shield. ‘Cryptic’ Show at the Barbican Transpose show at The Barbican Opera Makers - Fab audition! Blog post - ‘Middle Class Artist’ (fatphobia in O…

Interview with actress and theatre maker, L Morgan Lee (18/05/21). Topics discussed: Lived experience of being transgender Race Self-confidence Fear of Success Cercle Hermaphroditos - Shualee Cook Maxa - The Maddest Woman in the World #transgenderactress #trans #auditionroom #thedanishgirl #visibility #representation #shualeecook #paulamaxa #cercle…

Topics discussed: Definitions of trans/cis/non-binary Their show, ’Since U Been Gone’ Self-care Being attacked on the street ACE funding Find your community/support (Theatre Queers) TRIGGER WARNING - CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS CHAT. DETAILS OF TRANSPHOBIC VIOLENCE. #depression #theatrequeers #transphobicviolence #nonbinary #nonbinaryperformers #jagge…

Interview with life coach, author and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Camilla Sacre Dallerup (10/05/21). Topics discussed Dancing with the Stars Judging myself Self-love Body image Self-healing Empathy Breathing Exercises #coaching #coachingcareer #mindtools #dancing #movement #career #dancingwiththestarsnewzealand #newzealand #nlp #neurolinguistic…

Interview with sound designer and composer, Alex Faye-Braithwaite (08/05/21) Making/learning from mistakes Dealing with failure Being relevant Proud Trust, Manchester CBT Therapy Feeling OK with what you’re doing #impostersyndrome #family #support #proudtrust #manchester #lgbtqi #pressure #habits #challengehabits #therapy #help #stress https://twit…

Interview with actress, comedienne and writer, Lubna Kerr (07/05/21). Topics discussed: Lockdown Age Engaging Asian community Need to listen to people in the industry Being grateful/positive Self confidence/self belief #community #ageism #women #metoo #actress #writer #comedian #comedienne #asiancommunity #ignorance #scottishelections2021 #pakistan…

Interview with BAFTA nominated writer, Vinay Patel (10/04/21).By Jake Ferretti

Interview with porn model, Michael McQuaig (07/04/21).By Jake Ferretti

Interview with actor/musician, Matt Devitt (01/04/21).By Jake Ferretti

Interview with comedian, activist, columnist and presenter, Mark Thomas (21/03/21).By Jake Ferretti

Today we are joined with Becca from The Unashamed Alcoholic. This was a really interesting interview with a person who gets the best guests on her show. You can find The Unashamed Alcoholic podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PVZCglYL9PeTB8XOJfHFD?si=bBmRtMyHSUSTMc_C1c-1WQ&nd=1 Or visit her website at: https://theunashamedalcoholic.ca/podc…

Interview with actor, VO artist and MMA Krav Maga instructor (10/03/21).By Jake Ferretti

Thank you for stopping by The Aud Pod. Today we are talking with Rob O'Hara Rob has several podcasts and is an author. You can find Rob at RobOHara.com His podcasts can be found at: https://podcast.robohara.com/sprite-castle/ This channel is supported with affiliate links you can find the unedited podcast at my Patreon page here: https://www.patreo…

Interview with actor, James Dreyfus (28/02/21)By Jake Ferretti

Thank you for stopping by The Aud Pod. Today we are talking with Sam Demma. Sam is an entrepreneur, youth coach, and keynote speaker. His goal is to provide students with the tools and strategies they need to become servant leaders in their schools, businesses, communities, and in the lives of those around them. You can find Sam at SamDemma.com His…

Interview with set designer, Libby Watson (27/02/21).By Jake Ferretti

Interview with actor, writer, filmmaker and activist, Lucy Sheen (06/02/21)By Jake Ferretti

We talked with AJ from The Arcade Files. A podcast about classic coin-op arcade games. AJ talks about why he got into podcasting about this particular topic and what he would do if time wasn't holding him back. I thought that this was a fantastic episode. You can find The Arcade Files anywhere you find good podcasts. Be sure to give him a 5 star re…

Interview with drag queen, actor and organiser of Brighton Pride's, Cabaret Tent, Stephen 'Lola Lasagna' Richards (05/02/21)By Jake Ferretti

Actor, Jake Ferretti, talks to creatives in the performance industry about how their mental health has been affected by the turbulent, up-and-down, twist-and-turny, sometimes abusive relationship they have with the industry. An open, frank and balls-out discussion podcast! The Aud Pod can be found under all podcast players iTunes: https://podcasts.…

Interview with writer, director and acting coach, Anna Jordan (30/01/21)By Jake Ferretti

I sat down with Dusty Porter from The YouTube Creators Hub podcast. A very popular and successful podcast that focuses on interviewing youTubers on what makes their channel grow. You can take those points that Dusty discusses and use that towards your podcasting channel to get more listens and downloads. I think that you'll like this interview. Jus…

Interview with actor, model and activist, Emilyne Mondo (19/01/20)By Jake Ferretti

In early Jan 2021, I sat down with the hosts of A Game Called Quest podcast It's a role playing game. A bit like Dungeons and Dragons but with a twist. We talked about what they listen to, the editing and what other podcasts they are part of. There was a lot of laughter and we were all over the place with it. If you'd like to be a guest on the show…

Interview with writer, director and Artistic Director of theatre company, Exit Pursued by Panda (13/01/20)By Jake Ferretti

Join The Aud Pod and Lady History (Lexi, Alana and Haley) as they talk about their show and how they make it as well as their favorite podcasters. There is a lot of laughs in this episode. This is an edited podcast, you can find the full and uncut version at: https://www.patreon.com/theaudpod The Audiograms are made by Headliner. Sign up for a free…

Interview with independent theatre producer and casting director, Danielle Tarento (12/01/20).By Jake Ferretti

Today we talk with Will Conway. His Podcast is called "Baggage Claim" You can find Will at: https://www.heybaggageclaim.com/ This is an edited podcast, for the complete unedited version, please visit my Patreon Page here: https://www.patreon.com/TheAudPod I sat down with Will Conway on Jan. 7th and we had a nice chat about his podcast, what it's li…

Interview with actor, Jim Parkes (30/12/20).By Jake Ferretti

Thank you for joining us today.I've known Karim Kanji for about 15 years or so, we used to work in the real estate business together. He's a super nice guy who interviews the most interesting peopleYou can find Welcome with Karim here: https://www.mixcloud.com/karim-kanji/stream/If you like these interviews, please consider checking out my unedited…

Interview with theatre critic and journalist, Mark Shenton (12/12/20)By Jake Ferretti

Thank you for joining us today. I recorded this back in early December 2020 and we talked for quite awhile. This was one of my earlier interviews and it gets a bit dark in some places. So I would suggest listening with the lights on. You can find One More Quest here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1281665 You can find Sandy's book here: https://amzn.to…

Interview with actor, Oliver Towse (10/12/20)By Jake Ferretti

One day in December, I talked with Mike about his podcast; One Mic: Black History. We went a little off the rails here and there but I think that you'll find him interesting.You can find the One Mic: Black History podcast here: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/one-mic-black-history-1357577Or anywhere that you find your favourte podcasts.We did go…

Interview with actress and author, Jane Lambert (29/11/20)By Jake Ferretti