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The Robert Lane Creative Careers Podcast

Musician, songwriter and actor Robert Lane talks about creativity and making a living in the arts.

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Episodes

Izzy Mant

Robert chats to writer, comedian and producer/story producer of TV comedy drama Izzy Mant about her stand up, script writing and work on shows including Peep Show and The Windsors. https://www.izzymant.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....

Jan 05, 202244 min

Susan Harrison

Robert chats to actor, comedian, writer and improviser Susan Harrison about making your own work, collaborating and the pros and cons of online improv gigs. https://susanharrisoncharacters.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 26, 202155 min

Samuel Dixon

Robert chats to songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Samuel Dixon. Samuel talks about writing songs with artists including Sia and Adele, creativity in lockdown and his career so far. 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, 20211 hr 20 min

Peter Lloyd

Robert talks to Peter Lloyd, series producer of BBC Drama Doctors. 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 23, 202149 min

Tom Mayhew

Robert talks to comedian and writer Tom Mayhew about his BBC Radio 4 show, being a working class creative and the future of stand up gigs. https://twitter.com/TomMayhew 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 14, 202150 min

Pippa Evans

Robert chats to improviser, performer and writer Pippa Evans about her new book Improv Your Life and her work with Olivier Award winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. www.pippaevans.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....

Mar 27, 202154 min

Phil Simpson

Robert chats to booking agent and music publisher Phil Simpson about new ventures, the importance of songs and songwriters and the future of live music. www.twitter.com/philsimpson 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 05, 202139 min

Charlie Dinkin

Robert talks to comedy writer, director and producer Charlie Dinkin about creativity, comedy, reviews, success and making your own work. www.twitter.com/CharlieDinkin 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 26, 202152 min

Marc Willcox

Robert talks to Marc Willcox, Technical Producer for BBC Comedy & Music about virtual audiences, pushing cutting edge technology to the limits, microphones and The Beatles. 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 19, 20211 hr 8 min

Linda Thompson TV Writer

Robert talks to TV Writer Linda Thompson about her career and experiences writing for BBC TV Dramas including Doctors. www.twitter.com/LindaThoMiller 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 07, 202153 min

Michael Simkins

Robert talks to actor and writer Michael Simkins about his career, the current and future state of the industry and how playing cricket and collecting Gilbert and Sullivan memorabilia lead to some great acting gigs. 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 30, 202152 min

Mark Catley

Robert talks to double BAFTA Award winning writer and producer Mark Catley about working on TV shows including Eastenders and Casualty, handling criticism and how lockdown has affected creativity. www.twitter.com/dukeofbeeston 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 18, 202144 min

Ella Watts

On the latest episode of the podcast Robert talks to BBC Studios Podcast producer Ella Watts about audio drama podcasts, creativity, trying not to second guess what others are thinking and how ADHD can influence a media career. https://twitter.com/GejWatts 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 09, 202156 min

Mike Fenton Stevens

Robert chats to actor Mike Fenton Stevens about creativity and his work on stage and screen, as well as his podcast My Time Capsule . Mike talks about working on such legendary TV shows as Only Fools and Horses, One Foot in the Grave and Mr Bean and s hares some audition tricks. https://twitter.com/fentonstevens 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 01, 20201 hr 25 min

Steve Hughes

Robert talks to director Steve Hughes about his work on TV dramas including Casualty, Doctors, Killing Eve and Doctor Who, the way COVID has changed TV sets, and the moment of hustle that got him started on his TV career. www.stevehughesdirector.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....

Nov 19, 202030 min

Ben S. Hyland

Robert chats to comedy writer and director Ben S. Hyland about his writing shed, story boarding, casting, and why first draft is the most fun part of the writing process. https://www.benshyland.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....

Nov 07, 20201 hr 3 min

James Holland

Robert talks to historian, writer and broadcaster James Holland about why there is still so much to say about The Second World War, his writing process, the happy accidents that lead to his writing and broadcasting career and the secrets to a contented life. http://www.griffonmerlin.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....

Oct 24, 202048 min

Emily Barker

Robert talks to singer songwriter Emily Barker about touring, songwriting, having her music used on massively successful TV shows and the impact and dangers of social media and music streaming. www.emilybarker.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....

Oct 18, 202054 min

Paterson Joseph

Robert talks to actor Paterson Joseph about writing and performing Sancho: An Act of Remembrance his solo play about Ignatius Sancho, as well his work in iconic TV shows including Peep Show and Green Wing. The discuss how acting is basically psychology and how it is impossible to know when something will be a massive success or almost ignored. https://twitter.com/ignatius_sancho https://robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 ...

Oct 09, 202037 min

Tom Rose

Robert talks to Tom Rose of Reveal Records, home of Joan As Police Woman, Kris Drever, Lau, Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine, Dan Whitehouse and The Little Unsaid. https://revealrecords.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....

Oct 03, 202051 min

Giles Paley-Phillips

Robert chats to author and podcast host Giles Paley-Phillips about creativity, getting a publishing deal, hustle, imposter syndrome and the joy of podcasting. https://twitter.com/eliistender10 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....

Sep 16, 20201 hr 7 min

Chris Hawkins

Robert talks to BBC 6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins about the role of radio in the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the way hustle and dedication have lead to Chris broadcasting on national radio. https://twitter.com/ChrisHawkinsUK 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....

Sep 04, 202032 min

Ian McMillan

Robert talks to poet, writer and broadcaster Ian McMillan about his career, saying yes to opportunities, criticism, playing to small and large audiences and broadcasting on Radio 3 for twenty years. https://twitter.com/IMcMillan 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....

Aug 25, 20201 hr 5 min

Adam Horton

Robert talks to TV producer and film director and writer Adam Horton. Adam discusses his work on the Graham Norton Show where he was responsible for the pre-interviews for iconic guests like Harrison Ford and the Monty Python team. He also outlines the process of co-writing and co-directing films with his brother Joe and the highs and lows of independent film making. www.hortonfilms.com www.robertlanemusic.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcas...

Aug 19, 202052 min

Amy Coop

Robert chats to film and TV writer and director Amy Coop who has worked on TV programmes including Hollyoaks, Doctors, The End of the F***ing World as well as multi award-winning short films such as ‘Epitaph’, ‘A Little Bit Country’, ‘The Treehouse’ and ‘Annabel Lee’. www.amycoop.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....

Aug 09, 20201 hr

Charlie Dore

Robert talks to songwriter Charlie Dore about creativity, songwriting, acting, the differences between the music industry of the 70s and today, hanging out with Eric Idle and hearing a Beatle sing one of her songs. http://charliedore.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....

Aug 03, 20201 hr 10 min

OJ Borg

Robert talks to radio and TV presenter OJ Borg about his career, handling criticism, techniques for interviewing famous people and if life would be better without social media. https://twitter.com/OJBorg 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....

Jul 27, 202050 min

Reg Meuross

Robert talks to British singer songwriter Reg Meuross about creativity, songwriting and why now is the best ever time to be an independent musician. www.regmeuross.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.

Jul 20, 20201 hr 8 min

Nicholas Lovell

Robert talks to Nicholas Lovell, author of The Curve and 10 Ways to Make Money in a Free World about how and why creatives should embrace the world of free content. www.twitter.com/nicholaslovell 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....

Jul 09, 202032 min

Roxanne de Bastion

Robert talks to songwriter and musician Roxanne de Bastion about her experiences touring Europe by train, arguments on twitter, judgemental taxi drivers and other excitements from the life of an independent musician. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-robert-lane-creative-careers-podcast-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 03, 20201 hr 19 min
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