THIS IS THE 100TH EPISODE OF THE SCREENSTER PODCAST!! And what better way to celebrate than to publish this mini bonus episode where Georgie talks about her one-woman show playing at Edinburgh Fringe from 15th - 20th August at Fern Studio, a Greenside venue, at 12.50pm (50 minutes) which she wrote and will be performing. It's about romantic comedies, her favourite! Georgie also gives a quick list of other shows she is excited to watch when she gets up there (today!). HOPE YOU ALL HAVE AN AMAZING...
Aug 12, 2022•3 min
Amira Ghazalla is an Actor who recently starred in ‘The Baby’, a new comic horror series on Sky Atlantic. Amira tells Georgie more about her time playing the brilliant character ‘Mrs Eaves’ and Georgie was fascinated to find out what it was like filming with an actual baby. They discuss the themes behind the show, what Amira is watching on television at the moment and Georgie tells Amira she wins the prize for the best Zoom background.
Jul 28, 2022•50 min
Funny man, Ed Jones, joins Georgie on the podcast this week to answer all of Georgie's questions on his videos that she loves. If you don't already follow Ed, he's on Instagram and TikTok at @edjonesuk. On the podcast this week, Ed and Georgie also laugh over a job they did together, they chat Edinburgh Fringe (Ed will be performing 'Bagbeard' with his comedy trio 'Crybabies' at the Pleasance Dome. Link below for tickets!) and Georgie finds out what Ed is watching. https://tickets.edfringe.com/w...
Jul 21, 2022•55 min
This week on the podcast, Georgie is joined Movement Director and Choreographer, Polly Bennett. Polly's credits seem to be never ending; from working with Austin Butler on Baz Luhrmann's latest film 'Elvis', to other biopics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and then there are TV shows like 'The Crown'. (There's too many to list here. Go and have a look at her incredible CV!) Georgie loved Austin Butler's performance in 'Elvis' and asks Polly more about her time working with Austin and what their day to ...
Jul 14, 2022•58 min
Into Film is a charity that supports film in education. This week, Georgie sat down with its CEO, Paul Reeve. Paul tells Georgie more about what Into Film involves; from Film Clubs to streaming platforms, and Georgie finds out about the Into Film Awards which will take place tomorrow on Tuesday 28th June at the ODEON Luxe in Leicester Square (and which will be hosted by Sue Perkins!). Georgie asks Paul more about the Awards, Paul discusses his favourite childhood film and Georgie finds out what ...
Jun 27, 2022•28 min
Kevin LaRosa II is an Aerial Coordinator and Stunt Pilot. From ‘Iron Man’ to ‘The Avengers’, Kevin has piloted on an EXTRAORDINARY list of film credits and most recently it was ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, Georgie’s now favourite film of all time. Georgie asks Kevin about how he first blended the worlds of aviation and the movies, she talks about her family’s background in the skies and Kevin reveals some incredible behind the scenes secrets about the filming of this latest 'Top Gun' film. Yes, the Acto...
Jun 21, 2022•41 min
'The Midwich Cuckoos' is a new TV series out on Sky Max TODAY! Georgie was looking forward to a chance to sit down with the show's Writer, David Farr, and Director Alice Troughton. David also wrote the series 'The Night Manager' (which Georgie loved). David and Alice join Georgie on the podcast to talk about how they came to work on this show, what it's like adapting novels to the screen and what they are watching, of course!
Jun 02, 2022•16 min
This week Georgie is delighted to be joined by Frank Spotnitz (who brought to life 'The X-Files'!) and Emily Feller. Frank and Emily are the CEO and Creative Director, respectively, of Big Light Productions. They recently created the new Audible Original drama, 'Radioman' and the second series of their show, 'Devils', which stars Patrick Dempsey, is now available to watch on Sky Atlantic. Georgie asks about their recent news with Tomorrow Studios, she hears more about Frank's early days on 'The ...
May 26, 2022•27 min
'The Rising' is a new series coming to Sky Max and NOW TV on 22nd April. It tells the story of Neve Kelly, a young girl who realises she has been murdered and takes advantage of her new supernatural abilities to investigate her own death. For this episode of the pod, Georgie was very excited to chat the show's Producer, Julian Stevens, about how the series was made, what the role of a Producer actually involves and what Julian enjoys watching on TV when he's not working!
Apr 21, 2022•34 min
Part 2 of some moments from The Screenster Podcast! Georgie's conversations with her previous guests this episode include Casting Director Kelly Valentine Hendry ('Bridgerton'), Actor and Comedian Daniel Franzese ('Mean Girls'), Actor Marc Menchaca ('Ozark') and Actor Natalie Dew ('Sandylands').
Mar 24, 2022•23 min
We thought we would compile some favourite memories from The Screenster Podcast so far because....why not. Georgie's conversations with her previous guests this episode include Actor Shannyn Sossamon ('A Knight's Tale'), Actor Josh Hartnett ('The Fear Index'), Writers Harry and Jack Williams ('The Tourist'), Actor and Podcast Host April Pearson ('Are You Michelle from Skins?') and Mickey Down ('Industry'). Part 2 is coming next week!
Mar 17, 2022•23 min
Sarah Kendall (‘Motherland’, ‘Taskmaster’) joins Georgie on the pod today to talk about the new series of her show ‘Frayed’ which she wrote and stars in, and which you can watch now on Sky Max! Georgie and Sarah chat about British and Australian comedies and Georgie tells Sarah about the time she ended up in Newcastle, Australia (much to Sarah's surprise) where ‘Frayed’ is set. Sarah talks some more about the process of getting the show made and Georgie finds out about Sarah's love of a particul...
Mar 03, 2022•28 min
This week, Georgie was so excited to sit down with Makeup Artist, Göran Lundström, who was responsible for the physical transformation of Jared Leto’s character in the film, 'House of Gucci'. You can now watch the film from the comfort of your sofa! Georgie asks Göran about his brilliant makeup and prosthetics work on screen, his 2022 Oscar nomination (!!) and she is intrigued to know whether actors get restless when sat in the makeup chair for long periods of time. Göran also talks about what i...
Feb 24, 2022•27 min
April Pearson, Actor and Host of podcast 'Are You Michelle from Skins?' joins Georgie on the pod this week. April and Georgie reunite after April first came on The Screenster Podcast back in 2020. Aside from catching up, Georgie asks April more about the new series of her podcast where she talks to more guests who, like April, have been closely associated with a particular character. Georgie also finds out what April has been watching on TV and discovers her love of true crime shows. At the time...
Feb 17, 2022•46 min
Georgie is SO excited to say that she is joined by none other than actors Josh Hartnett ('Sin City', 'Pearl Harbor', '40 Days and 40 Nights') and Leila Farzad ('I Hate Suzie') for this week’s episode of The Screenster Podcast. Josh and Leila sit down with Georgie to talk about their latest work starring in ‘The Fear Index’ which is out on Sky Atlantic today. Josh tells Georgie about the house they filmed in, Georgie finds out what Leila’s favourite moment of working on this series was and she di...
Feb 10, 2022•15 min
Josh Weller is a Comedian, Musician, Podcast Host and general funny guy. Georgie first heard of Josh's work when she found his videos on Instagram/TikTok (she's proud of herself for now having TikTok...) and was excited he joined her on the pod this week. They chat about Josh's early days in the music industry, why he transitioned into the world of comedy and what it's like when your tweets/videos go viral. Georgie asks Josh whether he gets scared during stand-up (she clearly doesn't give up on ...
Jan 20, 2022•41 min
Harry and Jack Williams ('Fleabag', 'Angela Black', 'Liar', 'Baptiste', 'The Missing') are Writers and Executive Producers who join Georgie on the podcast this week. Most recently, they created 'The Tourist', starring Jamie Dornan, which you can watch on BBC iPlayer. Georgie was so excited to chat to Harry and Jack as she’s been a fan of their work for years. She asks them about their company, Two Brothers Pictures, and what it’s like working together as siblings. Georgie also finds out more abo...
Jan 06, 2022•38 min
Lisa Brühlmann is a Director, Writer and Actor and she joins Georgie on the podcast this week to chat about her latest work; directing the upcoming four-part series 'The Girl Before' which is out on BBC One on Sunday 19th December (it's brilliant!!). Georgie asks Lisa more about her work acting and directing, what it was like making this show and what her favourite Christmas film is. This is the last episode of the pod before Christmas! If you want to follow Georgie over on Instagram at @screens...
Dec 16, 2021•22 min
This week, Georgie is joined by Magician (an actual Magician!), Comedian and Actor Ali Cook. Georgie couldn't resist asking Ali a million questions about his best tricks and whether magic is real (essential to know). Ali and Georgie also chat about Ali's work in stand-up and his latest role playing DCI Simmons in the upcoming crime thriller series, 'Ragdoll', coming to Alibi TV on 6th December. Georgie finds out what Ali's favourite film to watch at Christmas is, too (and reveals hers).
Dec 02, 2021•39 min
Georgie is joined by the brilliant Actor and Writer Tom Stourton ('Stath Lets Flats', 'Siblings', 'Horrible Histories') this week on the podcast. Tom chats about his early days in the industry including the YouTube series 'High Renaissance Man' which he co-created and starred in and which Georgie used to watch and love. Georgie also asks Tom about making the upcoming feature film 'All My Friends Hate Me' (look out for it - it's so good) and, of course, what he is watching on TV.
Nov 25, 2021•38 min
This week on the pod, Georgie sits down with Writer Mustafa Kaymak and Director Scott Aharoni who recently worked on creating the brilliant short film 'Leylak' which is eligible to be considered for a 2022 Academy Award. Georgie asks what it was like making a film about a pandemic, in a pandemic and she chats to Mustafa and Scott about what they are enjoying on television at the moment. Spoiler alert...she's SO happy she can discuss 'You' on Netflix with someone!
Nov 18, 2021•29 min
Marc Menchaca is an Actor known for his role as Russ Langmore in the hit Netflix show ‘Ozark’ as well as shows including 'Homeland' and 'The Outsider'. Georgie was so happy that Marc was joining her on the pod for a chat this week. They talk about his work on the recent film ‘#Like’ and what it’s like working with darker material. Georgie asks Marc more about his time on 'Ozark' and Marc chats about what he enjoys watching on television (and Georgie is delighted with the result - stay tuned!)....
Nov 04, 2021•25 min
Brian Lawes is a Director, Writer and Producer and he joined Georgie on the podcast this week to chat about his latest work, the short film ‘Lost Kings’ that has qualified to be considered for an Oscar. Georgie loved the film and asked Brian more about his process making it. They also chat about how he got started in the industry, what it's like as a Director dealing with all that responsibility on a film set and what he’s watching on TV at the moment (spoiler alert: Brian and Georgie both love ...
Oct 28, 2021•45 min
Natalie Dew is an Actor who has worked on television shows such as 'Sandylands', 'Bodyguard', 'The Great', and the stage production of 'Bend It Like Beckham' (to name just a few!). Georgie was so excited for Natalie to join her on the podcast. She asks Natalie about her favourite things to watch ('Harry Potter', anyone?), but not before they talk about her early days in the industry and the brilliant projects Natalie has been part of.
Oct 21, 2021•38 min
Christopher Hall is a Dancer, Choreographer (among many other things!) and Georgie is a huge fan of the hilarious videos he publishes on social media, so was very excited to chat to him on her podcast. Chris tells Georgie about his early days in the industry, they chat about his time working as a Choreographer for TV and Georgie finds out the process behind Chris’s wonderful videos that have made so many people laugh. They also discuss working in the fitness world, the TV shows and films that sh...
Jul 22, 2021•57 min
Kevin Pike is best known for his work in Special Effects in the film and television world. He has worked on so many brilliant productions; from 'Jaws' to 'Jurassic Park', 'Hook' to 'Fight Club' and Georgie couldn't have been more excited to chat to him! Georgie asks Kevin about the serendipitous moment that started his career and Kevin chats more about his time creating iconic parts of the movies, such as the DeLorean time machine in 'Back to the Future'.
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Daniel Franzese (‘Mean Girls’, ‘Looking’) joins Georgie on the podcast this week! Georgie was so excited to ask Daniel about his time playing Damian in the much-loved movie 'Mean Girls' and she finds out which of his iconic lines gets repeated back to him the most. Daniel talks about what it’s like to be linked to something so popular and they discuss side jobs, RuPaul and Daniel's brilliant work in standup comedy.
Jun 24, 2021•49 min
Shannyn Sossamon (‘A Knight’s Tale’, ’40 Days and 40 Nights’, ‘The Holiday’) is an Actor and Georgie was SO excited to have her join the podcast this week. Georgie grew up to some of the movies that Shannyn was part of and she asks Shannyn what it was like being the lead role in these blockbusters. They chat about working with Heath Ledger, finding your way in Hollywood and Shannyn tells Georgie about her brilliant variety show, ‘The Maude Room’.
Jun 17, 2021•59 min
Peter Chelsom is a Director and he joins Georgie on the podcast this week, for the first episode of the new season. Peter has directed some of the great romantic comedies, including ‘Serendipity’ and ‘Shall We Dance’. Georgie asks Peter more about his time on these films, as well as his other work; including what it was like to make 'Hannah Montana: The Movie' (Georgie's favourite). Peter also tells Georgie about his early career as an Actor and they discuss his latest work, ‘Security’.
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The Screenster Podcast is back with a new season! Join Georgie for new episodes, new guests and more what to watch recommendations. Make sure you hit the Subscribe button. See you soon!
Jun 03, 2021•2 min
