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The Honest Actors' Podcast

Jonathan Hardenwww.irishvoiceovers.co.uk
Chats with actors, hosted by Jonathan Harden. A new guest in each episode discusses the things they struggle with, the challenges of being without work, and how they've survived rejection. "For anyone wanting to know what it is honestly like to be an actor, this is the podcast for you" - The Stage

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Episodes

4.07 - Steven Meo

My chat with Steve starts with a kid shitting on his own shoulder and ends with a welshman sipping gin in a camisole. If that doesn't hook you, you're looking at the wrong show. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 07, 20201 hr 3 min

4.06 - Bronagh Waugh

A fascinating, honest chat with Bronagh Waugh. From working as nanny following The Fall, to being trolled in the gutter press off the back of Hollyoaks, and how she's coped with it all. Some cracking nuggets of wisdom and polished gems of advice, all in a really unique story. It'll make a great film script some day... Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted o...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 18 min

OUT-OF-OFFICE

To support the podcast, visit the link below. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 20204 min

4.05 - Lucas Hare

A long and winding chat with, Lucas Hare. Don't be fooled by the oak beams in the background, like 93.7% of us, Luke is a distant relative of Danny Dyer (Source: Ancestry.com). His Bob Dylan podcast, Is it Rolling, Bob? is available wherever you got this. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 03, 20201 hr 35 min

LOCKDOWN: Laura Gourdine

Laura Gourdine on Lockdown, Black Lives Matter and more, via Zoom, from her apartment in NYC. Honest Actors Lockdown - rambling long distance catch-ups with old friends of the show. The original interview with Laura appeared as episode 4 of Series 4. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 26, 20201 hr

LOCKDOWN: Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan on how lockdown has been treating her, from cleaning days to building a 'wigwam' voiceover studio, enjoying 'Normal People', and coping with there not being any work to not get. Honest Actors Lockdown - rambling long distance catch-ups with old friends of the show. The original interview with Isaiah appeared as episode 3 of Series 3. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.ac...

Jun 19, 202045 min

4.04 - Laura Gourdine

A totally different interview, and a rare thing for the podcast: several, yes several brand new answers to longstanding questions. Have you any idea how long I've been awaiting for that?! Hear them all in this brand-new chat with Laura Gourdine, speaking during lockdown from her apartment in Manhattan. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Jun 12, 202051 min

LOCKDOWN: TEN TIMES HAPPIER with Owen O'Kane

Owen O’Kane is one of the country’s leading psychotherapists and author of Sunday Times Best Seller Ten to Zen. He has a dual medical and psychotherapy training and is a former clinical lead for an NHS mental health service. He has a unique ability to understand how to quell anxiety and manage stress, as well as unparalleled insight into what brings happiness and calm into people’s lives. We needed this one.. . Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provide...

Jun 12, 202034 min

4.03 - Paul Higgins

Dropped out of the seminary, didn't turn up for uni, and arrived in London with no money to get the train to his aunt's house... in Kent. Hear the full story in this brand-new chat with one of my favourite actors, Paul Higgins. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 05, 20201 hr 31 min

LOCKDOWN: Isaiah Johnson

Isaiah Johnson on the madness of the past week and beyond, from Studio City, LA. Honest Actors Lockdown - rambling long distance catch-ups with old friends of the show. The original interview with Isaiah appeared as episode 6 of Series 1. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 05, 202055 min

4.02 - Jamael Westman

Auditioned for RADA four times and when he did get in, graduated without an agent. Hear the full story in this brand-new chat with Hamilton London's leading man, Jamael Westman. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, May 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 28, 20201 hr 14 min

4.01 - Tara Lynne O'Neill

Didn't work for two tears after a nine month stint on Eastenders, and still works in a shelter between jobs. Hear the full story in this brand-new chat with Derry Girls' bad jumper wearing 'Ma Mary', Tara Lynne O'Neill. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, May 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 28, 20201 hr 18 min

LOCKDOWN: Tom Goodman Hill

Tom Goodman Hill on Lockdown, via Zoom, from his garden. Honest Actors Lockdown - rambling long distance catch-ups with old friends of the show. The original interview with Tom appeared as episode 2 of Series 1. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, May 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 28, 202035 min

LOCKDOWN: Denise Gough

Denise Gough in Lockdown, via Zoom, from her kitchen. And her trampoline. Honest Actors Lockdown - rambling long distance catch-ups with old friends of the show. The original interview with Denise appeared as episode 1 of Series 1. Subsequently the episode was released as a full-length bonus episode, before I returned to talk to her a second time, following the massive success of People, Places and Things. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, May 2020. Studio facilities provided by i...

May 28, 202058 min

Talking Taboos: Seagull (full monologue)

Seagull : Written from verbatim and originally performed by Helen Vine. Directed by Fiona McAlpine. AMY – Woman, 30. An addict in recovery who has been a victim of rape and domestic abuse. She is warm, open, has a positive energy and an infectious sense of humour. There is an underlying grief at the loss of her baby son to SIDS. Proud to be clean and proud to be a mum. Seagull is o ne in a series of five monologues entitled 'Talking Taboos', true stories of trauma and recovery and of living in a...

Dec 13, 201920 min

'Talking Taboos'... with Helen Vine

In which I talk to actress Helen Vine about 'Talking Taboos', a series of five true story monologues of trauma and recovery and of living in a society where we feel restricted to speak. Released to coincide with the official launch event at Equity. More info at: http://talkingtaboos.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 13, 201945 min

3.11 - Sean Biggerstaff

Sean Biggerstaff, recorded at Equity on February 19th, 2019. The Honest Actors Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 20191 hr 22 min

3.10 - Bronágh Taggart

Bronágh Taggart, recorded at her home on March 2nd, 2019. The Honest Actors Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 20191 hr 27 min

3.09 - Terry Mynott

Terry Mynott, recorded at his home on October 10th, 2018. The Honest Actors Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 20191 hr 26 min

3.08 - John Heffernan

John Heffernan, recorded at the National Theatre Studio on August 1st, 2017. The Honest Actors Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20191 hr 4 min

3.07 - Emily Berrington

Emily Berrington, recorded via telephone, on December 10th, 2018. The Honest Actors Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 20191 hr 36 min

3.06 - Jonjo O'Neill

Jonjo O'Neill, recorded in his dressing room at the Pinter Theatre, on October 5th, 2018. The Honest Actors Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 20181 hr 17 min

3.05 - Sarah Ball

Sarah Ball, recorded at her home on October 26th 2018. The Honest Actors' Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 20181 hr 11 min

3.04 - Tom Riley

Tom Riley, recorded at his home on October 30th 2018. The Honest Actors' Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 20181 hr 13 min

3.03 - Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan, recorded at her home on August 30th 2018. The Honest Actors' Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 20181 hr 50 min

3.02 - Adrian Lester

Adrian Lester, recorded at his home on October 2nd 2017. The Honest Actors' Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 20181 hr 8 min

3.01 - Kate Fleetwood

Kate Fleetwood, recorded at her home on September 29th, 2017. The Honest Actors' Podcast is sponsored by TodayTix . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 20181 hr 19 min

Equity Young Members Podcast LIVE - in association with Honest Actors

Honest Actors' first LIVE recording, with Emily Berrington and Sean Biggerstaff, interviewed by Larner Wallace-Taylor. Hosted by the West and South West London branch of Equity, and recorded live at the New Diorama, celebrating TUC Young Workers Month. Find out more about joining Equity at www.equity.org.uk Produced by Larner Wallace Taylor. Recorded by Vittorio Angelone. Also out today, SEVEN follow-up chats with the Emerging Actors I first introduced as part of the roundtable discussion filmed...

Nov 14, 20181 hr 6 min

Emerging Actors 2 Years On: Paul Boichat

Part of TUC Young Workers Month Two years ago, I hosted a roundtable chat at Spotlight, featuring seven 'emerging actors', all in the early stages of the career. To find out how they've been getting on, and what they've learned along the way, I met up with the all individually for a follow-up chat and a catch up. The video of the original group chat is available on YouTube . Recorded at Theatre Deli, and at 1984 Personal Management Assistant Producers: Louise Waller & Jennifer Kay. Also out ...

Nov 14, 201832 min

Emerging Actors 2 Years On: Louise Waller

Part of TUC Young Workers Month Two years ago, I hosted a roundtable chat at Spotlight, featuring seven 'emerging actors', all in the early stages of the career. To find out how they've been getting on, and what they've learned along the way, I met up with the all individually for a follow-up chat and a catch up. The video of the original group chat is available on YouTube . Recorded at Theatre Deli, and at 1984 Personal Management Assistant Producers: Louise Waller & Jennifer Kay. Also out ...

Nov 14, 201843 min
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