Just Get A Real Job

29/05/2025

🎙 New Podcast Episode — Out Now

This week on Just Get A Real Job, I’m joined by Lizzy Skrzypiec — improviser, director and artistic director of Degrees of Error, the long-running troupe behind the hit show Murder, She Didn’t Write 🕵️‍♀️

Lizzy’s also built a successful full-time career in television, working across game shows like Bridge of Lies and Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win while mentoring emerging comedy talent at the Bristol Improv Theatre.

We had a brilliant conversation about creativity, career resilience and the unpredictable nature of the arts. We covered

🎭 13 years of Murder, She Didn’t Write
💡 What improv really is
💸 The financial realities of freelance life
📺 Working in factual and entertainment TV
🎉 Finding joy in a constantly changing industry

Murder, She Didn’t Write is currently on tour and returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer following a sold-out West End debut
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

This week on Just Get A Real Job, I’m joined by Lizzy Skrzypiec. She’s an improviser, director, and the artistic director of Bristol’s long-running improv tr...

14/05/2025

🎙 New Podcast Episode — Ep. 168: Growing an Improv Scene (with Martin James)

This week on Just Get A Real Job, I sat down with Martin James, one of the founders of the Glasgow Improv Theatre, to chat about what it really takes to grow a creative community from the ground up.

We covered a lot in this one:
👉 Starting an improv scene from scratch in Glasgow
🎭 What improv actually is — and why more people are getting involved
🧠 The realities of running a creative business & looking after your mental health
🏀 Playing basketball for the Scottish national team
🎓 Studying in the USA and how that experience shaped him
📺 Thoughts on Saturday Night Live launching in the UK
🎤 His biggest comedy influences and lessons from the world of improv

It’s a loose, inspiring, and thoughtful chat about creativity, risk-taking, and saying “yes, and…” to building something meaningful.

📣 Whether you're in the arts, interested in community building, or just love good conversation — this one’s worth a listen.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & everywhere else:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpqsktqoVzY

🎙️ This week on Just Get A Real Job, Jamie is joined by Martin James — co-founder of the Glasgow Improv Theatre (GIT) and a driving force behind Scotland’s ...

17/04/2025

🚨 New Podcast Episode Out Now 🎙️

EP.166 of Just Get A Real Job features a brilliant conversation with David McIntosh Jr. — the host of Origin Stories (formerly The Development by David Podcast).

David started his podcast in 2020 with no industry connections, a clear mission, and a deep belief in the power of storytelling. Since then, he’s interviewed guests like Jimmy Carr, Seth Godin and Rory Sutherland — all while building something truly meaningful that champions social mobility and self-growth.

In this episode, we talk about:
🎧 The next stage of his podcasting journey
🌍 Social mobility & its importance
💭 The lonely chapter — and how to keep going
🛠️ How to actually run a podcast
💪 Drive, grit & building something from nothing
📈 The future of podcasting & content creation

It’s a wide-ranging and honest conversation that I’m really proud of.

🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onb6l6RURg0&t=2197s

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This week on Just Get A Real Job, Jamie is joined by David McIntosh Jr. — host of Origin Stories (formerly The Development by David Podcast). 🎧David launche...

02/04/2025

🚨 New Episode 🚨

What does it take to build a career in the creative industries in 2025? This week on Just Get A Real Job, I’m joined by James Piercy and Tayla Kenyon, the team behind Fluff and Tepee Productions. We explore:

✨ The realities of starting a theatre company today
🤝 Why collaboration is essential for creative success
🔑 The importance of accessibility in the arts
💡 Advice for creatives navigating an uncertain industry

James and Tayla share their journey, the biggest lessons they’ve learned, and why theatre remains such a powerful medium for storytelling. Whether you’re an artist, writer, performer, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration.

Listen now on Just Get A Real Job! 🎧

This week, I am joined by James Piercy and Tayla Kenyon, the creative minds behind Fluff and Tepee Productions. They share their journey of launching a theat...

26/03/2025

📺 The TV Industry Is Broken—Can We Fix It?

The TV industry is facing major challenges, but change is possible. In this episode of Just Get A Real Job, Claire Duffy founder of Glasgow TV Festival, shares her insights on:

🎬 Why she started the festival and its mission
🚨 The biggest issues facing TV today—and what needs to change
💡 Why there’s still hope for the future of the industry

If you work in TV, film, or the creative industries, this is a must-listen. Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more! 🎧

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYuX7YaX1aM&t=3671s

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In episode 163 of Just Get A Real Job, we're joined by Claire Duffy, the founder of the Glasgow TV Festival. With the television industry facing major challe...

18/03/2025

In a statement issued today, March 18, it was announced BBC Scotland will be saying a fond farewell to the long-running soap, with the residents of Shieldinch to be seen for the last time on our screens next year.

05/03/2025

🚀 New Podcast Episode – A Must-Listen for Writers & Creatives! 🚀

This week on Just Get A Real Job, I had the pleasure of speaking with Morna Young an award-winning Scottish writer whose career spans theatre and screen.

We discuss:
📖 The journey from playwriting to screenwriting
🎤 Learning how to pitch and sell ideas with confidence
✨ Writing the River City Christmas special
🌊 How her Scottish identity shapes her storytelling
📚 Advice for aspiring writers navigating the industry

An insightful, honest conversation about creativity, resilience, and breaking into the industry.

Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🎧

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3_feWHBl9M

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This week, we’re joined by Scottish writer Morna Young, whose powerful storytelling has made waves in theatre and on screen. From tackling imposter syndrome ...

12/02/2025

📢 We are back! 🎉

After over four years of hosting Just Get A Real Job, I sat down for a special Q&A episode where previous guest Adair Murray put listener questions to me. We discussed:

🎙️ Lessons from four years of interviewing creatives
📺 Breaking into TV & my journey into script editing
🧠 Overcoming imposter syndrome in creative careers
💡 Networking, industry insights & personal growth
💔 Losing my Grandad & more.

Podcasting has been an incredible learning experience, and I’m so grateful for the amazing guests and listeners who’ve been part of this journey.

If you’re navigating a career in the creative industries, I hope this episode offers some insight & encouragement. Listen now! 🎧

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=85oh3_9-1NXNXN37&v=HewCaACBfoc&feature=youtu.be

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