Robert talks to author, television writer and radio broadcaster David Quantick about the process of writing and the career highs and lows of a professional writer. David's credits include NME, The Thick of It, TV Burp and Veep as well as novels and biographies of comedians and musicians. https://davidquantick.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 25, 2020•47 min
Robert talks to British acoustic duo Skinner and Twitch about songwriting, touring the US and Australia and the ramifications of COVID-19 for live music. skinnerandtwitch.com facebook.com/SkinnerTwitch robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Robert chats to comedy writer Nathalie Antonia about her experiences in BBC writers rooms, the differences between LA and London and how the secret of writing is to...write! https://twitter.com/natsantonia?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor www.robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Robert talks to film director, producer and writer Michael Beddoes about his career, the COVID-19 lockdown and how a working class creative can build a career. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk https://www.mikebeddoes.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 31, 2020•45 min
Robert talks to casting agent Louise Kiely about the projects she's worked on including the massively successful TV drama Normal People. They discuss the hustle of work as a freelance casting agent and the parallels with the life of an actor. http://www.louisekiely.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 24, 2020•52 min
Robert talks to multi instrumentalist and BBC Folk Award winner Ciaran Algar about his career, the folk circuit and collaboration during lockdown. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ciaranalgarmusic Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Robert talks to hypnotist Asad Mecci about Hyprov, his live show with Colin Mochrie which combines improv and hypnotism. http://www.hyprov.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 10, 2020•33 min
Robert talks to musician and songwriter Katherine Priddy about creativity, gigs and how the coronavirus lockdown has been affecting her career. http://www.katherinepriddy.co.uk http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 04, 2020•55 min
Robert talks to legendary singer, songwriter and musician Graham Gouldman about songwriting, creativity and working with icons like Ringo Starr and Neil Sedaka. Graham tells the stories behind some of his classic songs including Dreadlock Holiday, I'm Not in Love, Heart Full of Soul and For Your Love as well as his latest album Modesty Forbids. https://grahamgouldman.info/ http://robertlanemusic.co.uk/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Host...
Apr 22, 2020•33 min
Robert talks to musician and producer Lukas Drinkwater about creativity, his work as a session musician live and in the studio and the impact of COVID-19. https://www.lukasdrinkwater.com/ http://robertlanemusic.co.uk/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr
Robert chats to Jessica and Katherine from British band Smoke Fairies about creativity and the struggles of working in the music industry, as well as how the COVID-19 lockdown is effecting artists. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk www.smokefairies.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 09, 2020•54 min
Robert chats to legendary improviser, actor and star of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Colin Mochrie. They discuss Colin's history as an improv performer, his best and worst experiences on stage and how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting performers and the wider world. https://twitter.com/colinmochrie http://www.colinmochrie.com/ http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/robertlanemusic Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acas...
Apr 02, 2020•38 min
Robert chats to British singer songwriter, BBC Folk Award winner and Rough Trade Records recording artist Josienne Clarke about songwriting and the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the creative industries. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 29, 2020•59 min
Robert talks to musician, songwriter and senior research fellow Simon Barber about songwriting and the music industry. Simon is co-host of Sodarjerker on Songwriting and has interviewed some of the most successful songwriters in the world including Paul McCartney, Sting, Paul Simon, Alicia Keys, Noel Gallagher, Cat Stevens, Lamont Dozier, Joan Armatrading, Suzanne Vega, KT Tunstall, Neil Sedaka... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on...
Mar 03, 2020•53 min
Robert talks to singer songwriter and guitarist Jake Morley www.robertlanemusic.co.uk http://www.jakemorley.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr
Robert talks to British TV and stage actor Lorna Laidlaw about her roles in Coronation Street and Doctors, auditions, creativity and the vital role the arts plays in education and the community. http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 08, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Robert chats to UK based singer songwriter and pianist Kirsty Merryn. They discuss Kirsty's experiences in the musical worlds of classical, jazz and folk. The conversation also touches on creativity, education, making a living, anxiety, comparison and at one point even mentions Ed Sheeran and Mozart in the same breath. https://www.kirstymerryn.com/ http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Robert chats to ID James Brown, Ghanaian stand-up comedian. They discuss the comedy circuit in Ghana and how James develops his material. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 11, 2020•37 min
Robert talks to folk singer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and BBC Folk Award winner Jim Moray. https://jimmoray.co.uk/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 04, 2020•54 min
Robert talks to singer songwriter Daria Kulesh about the realities of being a working musician. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk http://www.daria-kulesh.co.uk/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Robert talks to musician and BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Greg Russell about creativity, the arts, education and the folk circuit. http://www.gregrussellfolk.co.uk/ http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 21, 2019•57 min
Greg Hancock is a singer songwriter based in Devon in the UK. He chatted to Robert about songwriting, criticism, singing and creativity. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk http://www.greghancockmusic.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 14, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Craig Deeley and Robert discuss comedy, criticism and creativity. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 07, 2019•48 min
Robert chats to Neil King of Fatea Magazine https://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk http://www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 30, 2019•36 min
It was fantastic to have a conversation with songwriter, singer, guitarist and YouTube star Mary Spender. As you'll hear she was very candid about the work that goes into making her weekly YouTube videos and her views on the way the creative industries are heading. https://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk https://www.maryspender.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 23, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1