Drewling Samantics

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!

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!

Season Ten – Best of Drew & Sam Drew and Sam very much enjoyed looking back at highlights of their guest visits in last week’s show, and today they are equally confident in putting a smile on the faces of all their loyal followers and fans by sharing some of their own best bits of Season Ten. There has been much to discuss - news, industry controversy, awards and rewards, sad losses, tradition and superstition were just some of the subjects the lads broached, and there were plenty more too. There was even an episode devoted to the perks occasionally enjoyed by Drew and Sam when they’ve been working on special projects, and this is certainly one of the perks of Drewling Samantics – the chance to listen or watch again, with Drew and Sam at their very best. Dip in for a first-time sample, or enjoy the clips featured in this special Season Ten compilation over again, before Drew and Sam unveil the surprises and guests in the rapidly approaching eleventh season. 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!

Season Ten – Best of Guests It’s been a season of great variety, with the guests dropping in on Drewling Samantics representing many industry disciplines, and (directly or indirectly) many countries too. Drew and Sam have had the pleasure of talking to Allan Turner-Ward, Tony Jopia, Matt Trayler, Tyler Marlow, Paula Fareri and Leo Abad over the past three and a bit months, and to say this collection of performers is enormously talented is quite the understatement! Their fabulous array of visitors have taken on and mastered many vocations and specialties, with roles, jobs and skills including filmmaking and production, DJ’ing, musical theatre performance, speaking (and singing in) multiple languages, directing, presenting radio, acting, educating, event managing, and even taking to the stage as a pantomime Dame! As well as this impressive collection of talents, they have covered the world between them, touching foreign soil in places such as Chile, Italy, the Middle East, America, France, China, Germany, and... Whitley Bay! This once-per-season show always gives Drew and Sam the chance to remember some highlights from the wonderful people who were kind and generous enough to share their experiences, stories and time while visiting DrewlingSamantics, and Season Ten’s iteration is certainly no different. Of course it’s also a brilliant opportunity for fans and followers to relive (or for new listeners and/or viewers, to experience for the first time) the thrill and enjoyment of what these hugely talented individuals brought to everyone’s favourite podcast! 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!

Ten-tatively Paused People often say you should never look back, however there is always an exception to every rule which today the Drewling Samantics boys are glad to exercise, with every reason to look back over what has been such a great season! Once again we have reached the time where Drew and Sam round off their exploits, ruminate on what has been experienced, and head into a well earned break. It has been an enormously interesting and entertaining season, with a fantastic variety of debates and discussions, as well as numerous news topics and stories to follow, and not forgetting of course the hugely enjoyable visits from some brilliant industry professionals. They also reflect back on an idea that proved to be extremely popular with listeners and viewers alike, where they took the opportunity to put themselves under the microscope by taking questions from past guests, and, whether you consider it to be brave and revealing, or weird and wonderful, it is likely to be something they will be doing again in the not too distant future! But this week they aren’t just taking a look back over the previous episodes, as there is still room for a more chat and deliberation. So before we dive into our last episodes of the season , the always entertaining ‘Best Of’ episodes, why not join Drew and Sam to bid farewell to Season Ten, and brace themselves for Season Eleven! 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!

In the Fast La(i)ne Today the Drewling Samantics chaps are joined but someone so fresh faced and youthful that it’s enough to make them both feel old! Yes this show sees the lads welcome their most recent guest, the bright and brilliant talent that is musical theatre performer Leo Abad. Having not long graduated from Laine Theatre Arts stage school, Leo was straight off on a national tour, taking on (among other roles) the part of the White Rabbit in the wonderful Shrek The Musical! This is certainly not his first professional credit though, as he appeared in panto with one half of the Drewling Samantics team, and, as professional debuts go, it was definitely an eventful experience as Leo explains (no, not just because he had to share the stage with Sam!) Leo is on the road with Shrek for a few more weeks before that magical adventure comes to its end, however this talented young man won’t have an opportunity to stop, as he jumps immediately into his first West End contract! But of course, which show is it that Leo is joining you ask? Well you’ll have to tune in to find out more as it’s not as simple a Leo doing a big reveal... or is it?! Another fabulous guest makes for another fabulous episode; Leo is a true delight, full of energy, enthusiasm and ambition, and has a smile that lights up every room. The Drewling Samantics boys are honoured to welcome him for this fantastic interview and they’re sure you’ll find him as entertaining as they did. Social Media Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/LeoCarl.Abad ShrekUKTour.com/#TourDates 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!

Perks of the Job The Drewling Samantics boys are back for another glorious week of podcast fun, and this week, although it is just the pair of them, Drew and Sam certainly seem to be in a good mood. After kicking off as they always do with some choice industry stories, the chaps soon get stuck in to this week’s main topic. Many will have noticed that Sam has been a little cryptic and mysterious regarding a specific job recently, and today some details are finally revealed - and much more besides! We know that Drew and Sam can occasionally be a little grumpy, and like all of us they enjoy a good moan about their work, but more often than not they are upbeat, optimistic and love every minute. This week’s subject may go some way to explaining why, as Sam gives an insight into the fabulous time he had on this recent job and he and Drew swap stories about the times when they have had to pinch themselves - “Am I really getting paid to do this?!” But before you think this is just an opportunity for the lads to indulge in a bit of a ‘brag fest’, it is all good humoured and they have been just as surprised by some of this extra bonuses as you will be. So tune in to hear about some rather special rewards, and then return again next week for a visit from a truly shining star of a guest – the final one of this season. 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!

Outstanding in Anyone’s Language Everyone involved with Drewling Samantics loves a guest, be that all the lovely listeners and viewers, or indeed the boys themselves, and Drew and Sam are definitely loving the visit this week of the wonderful Paola Fareri. Multi-talented and multi-lingual, Paola joins the chaps from her home, for the moment, in Paris. And it is “for the moment”, as her feet hardly seem to touch the ground! At the time of recording with our podcasting pair, Paola is in Paris performing in Lion King the Musical, but in this episode she talks about her travels and the many roles that have taken her all around Europe. And as if all that travelling isn’t challenging enough, along with the change of character Paola often changes the language she works in – amazing! This is certainly one performer who relishes her work, and she speaks passionately about her favourite roles and how they have affected her life as an actor. Drew and Sam have spoken to understudies and swings in the past but in Paola’s case there are additional challenges when approaching swing roles in different languages and countries. Charming and fascinating as the lady herself, Paola’s Drewling Samantics appearance should not be missed – so what are you waiting for?! Social Media Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/Danusa91 Twitter.com/DanusaPaola TheatreinParis.com/en/show/Lion-King-the-Musical 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!

Prizewinning Performance As is the case with practically any kind of job or vocation, the people working in the entertainment industry can be a fairly temperamental lot at times. It’s probably not all that surprising, given the unpredictability of the career they have chosen, being so fraught with challenges and rejection at one moment, but then oozing with triumph and success at the next. It goes without saying though that the one thing enjoyed unanimously, is a little flattery and praise, and this is the time for just that, as we are in the full throws of awards season, culminating in the “big ones” this weekend. That, of course, means the Oscars - a glittering, star-studded, red-carpeted evening of praise and reward (as well as some inevitable disappointment) as the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences makes it choices and recognises those at the top of their game. Though their nominations appear to have gotten lost in the post, Drew and Sam won’t be left out this weekend, and in today’s show take the opportunity to make some predictions, talk Oscars facts and records, and enjoy the build-up to one of the biggest film events of the year. Another great episode that is surely worth a listen, even if it’s just to see if the boys educated guesses match up to the decisions of those in prestigious positions, and/or (shocking as it may be to consider!) if you agree with 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!

Park-Life After the grilling Drew and Sam received last week from their past guests, the Drewling Samantics boys return things to normal today as they seize the opportunity to put some questions to, and hear stories from another fabulous visitor! Leaping into the podcast world of Drew and Sam is the wonderful Tyler Marlow, actor, pantomime dame, and holiday park entertainment team leader. Tyler lifts the lid on his work as head of all things entertainment for one of the biggest holiday park organisations in the country. Much maligned and spoofed in shows like the enormously successful Hi De Hi, holiday parks are now recognised as one of the major getaway destinations for thousands of families throughout the year. They are also a superb training ground for young entertainers, and many of our best loved performers cut their teeth and honed their skills as ‘coat entertainers’. In this fascinating interview Tyler shows how much talent, dedication and hard work is required to make the shows and events such a success, and just how he goes about managing the people who play such an important part in so many younger (and older!) people’s lives. Not only that but Tyler is also full to the brim of knowledge and passion when it comes to working as a pantomime dame, and even recently completed a Christmas season with one half of this very podcast presenting pair – and somehow he’s lived to tell the tale! So tune in now to find out what Drew and Sam chatted about when they were visited by this enormously talented and highly professional performer who quite simply has show-business flowing in his veins! Social Media Facebook.com/DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/DrewlingSamantics Twitter.com/Drew_and_Sam Youtube.com/@DrewlingSamantics Instagram.com/TMarlow_ Twitter.com/TJMarlow99 ParkdeanResorts.co.uk/location/Lancashire/Ocean-Edge 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!