Episode description

Jeremy Swift is an actor and musician. He is best known for his role as Higgins on Ted Lasso, for which he was nominated for an Emmy.  He has also been interested in music since he was a kid and just released a new album.  We discuss Ted Lasso, his music, seeing the Sex Pistols with Sid Vicious live, the actor’s strike and more! Fun episode!

00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Playing Different Instruments
01:58 - New Album Sound & Influences
03:30 - Early Musical & Acting Upbringing
06:17 - Producer Issues
08:08 - The Song "History of Love"
11:48 - Others Songs on Album
13:35 - Goal of Album
14:20 - Live Shows
16:28 - Seeing the Sex Pistols Live
23:17 - Music Business Greed
26:00 - Ted Lasso Becomes a Hit
30:50 - Auditioning, Role Offers & Emmy's
32:56 - Why Some Shows Hit & Some Don't
34:53 - Jason Sudekis
36:15 - Downton Abbey
37:58 - Different Acting Roles
39:02 - Fred Claus
41:35 - Movie Premieres
42:15 - Actor's Strike, Residuals, & A.I.
45:47 - Actor's Union in U.K. Vs. U.S.A.
47:11 - Jeremy's Recommendations
49:03 - Dealing with Trolls & Critics
50:15 - New Album & Physical Copies
51:45 - Safety Curtain
52:48 - Outro

Jeremy Swift Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.swift.68/?hl=en

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https://www.safetycurtain.org.uk/

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https://www.chuckshute.com/

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