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Writer, actor and prolific audience member, Steve McMahon returns to the pod!

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The triumphant return of Ciara Flynn!

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A musical theatre kid with an unending passion for the form, it’s Joe Atkinson!

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Playwright, former actor, and chef Kari Hall. Their play, “hame. teeth. CLUB.” is a love letter to their younger self and the working class Scottish club scene they grew up in. It’s a hilarious, dark, and deeply personal story about class, identity, and finding your way.

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“I’m Scottish, yes, I’m Bangladeshi. I was born in London. I’m proud of all aspects of my identity, but I’m also so much more than just that.” Hiftu Quasem talks to Brian about identity, representation and the pressure actors can sometimes feel to explain or represent an entire culture, religion or community. 
In this wide ranging conversation, Hiftu talks about her first Shakespeare play, growing up in Aberdeen, and the rather indirect route that took her from civil engineering to acting.

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“Very rarely does my original idea or concept end up being what’s on stage, it’s a negotiation, a collaborative experience. That’s when the magic happens.” Steve Lauder-Russell has choreographed pantos, directed youth theatre productions, and worked as a movement director on everything from Edinburgh Fringe shows to brand new Scottish musicals (currently Wallace the Musical). But when Cole asked him about his process, it was this idea – that the best work happens in the gap between your concept and what the performer brings back to you – that cut to the heart of what he actually does.

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Cole and Brian do the Glasgow to London catch-up!

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“I started at a drama school in London. I left after four days.” Stephen Matthews has been a jobbing actor for over 30 years, but he’s never forgotten who’s in the seats. We talk about the trap of long running shows, how easy it is to slip into autopilot when you’ve done 500 performances and how he fights against it every night. He also reveals why he walked away from a four year stint in The Lion King after a moment of brutal honesty backstage. “An actor I was on stage with looked at me and said, ‘Sorry mate, I wasn’t listening.’ And in my head, that was when I went. I’ve got to go.” It’s a fascinating chat about staying present, surviving the uncertainty, and the art of keeping it fresh when the 8 shows a week start to blur together.

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Yana Harris spoke to Brian about her West End debut in Trainspotting: The Musical. She learned firsthand how quickly things shift in commercial theatre from having her main song cut hours before the first preview to finding out the national tour was cancelled mid-run. They talk about handling industry heartbreak with grace, avoiding the trap of cynicism, and finding joy in the work anyway.

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Actor Tyler Collins soundproofed his home studio with leftover meal kit packaging stuck to acoustic foam, a trick he found completely by accident. We sat down with the Alaska-raised, Glasgow-trained actor (you’ll know him from panto stages across Scotland, plus voice work in Eiyuden Chronicle and Forza Horizon 5) to talk comedy technique, industry awards culture, and why he thinks actors should make their own work.

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Izzie Rush grew up performing in professional child choirs before finding her true home in technical theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. We chat about her transition from performer to Head of Sound, the balance between technical precision and invisible artistic mixing on major productions like Les Misérables and We Will Rock You, and... View Article

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Brian reflects on his first ever sick days and how it impacts his spreadsheet…

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Jo Freer joins Cole Stewart to talk about two decades in Scottish theatre, becoming "the Dormouse" after a memorable Tron panto role, and her unexpected move into BBC storylining — training at EastEnders before working on River City until the show ended. A candid conversation about panto, industry change, and choosing to build a career in Scotland.

A musical director at the top of their game, all the way from Tasmania! It’s BVT!

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Theatre, travel, spirituality – all that and more with the wonderful Baker Mukasa!

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An old friend we only just met – it’s the inspirational Fred Gray!

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A dancer, a creator, a twin – the amazing Anya!

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It’s a meandering episode today – better late than never!

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The nicest man in showbusiness returns to the pod for a third time! You don’t want to miss this one…

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The actor and writer returns to the show before the fringe run of his show, “Trans People Are Awful”.

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Cole and Brian connect down the line to chat theatre, decorating and stagey childhoods…

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We chat to super swing and Oliver! asst. dance captain, the amazing Lois Craig!

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Emerging director Katie Slater joins Cole for a gorgeous Glasgow chat!

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Brian celebrates hitting his first significant milestone at Cabaret in the West End.

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A theatre person and an internet personality rolled into one – Tom Scanlon pops into the studio for a chat!

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Top-class vocalist, mainstay of the Pavilion Panto and a true podcast pal – Jen Neil chats work and life with Cole!

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From Cabaret to War Horse and everything in between – Brian chats to the ebullient Sally Swanson!

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Cole chats to the actor and writer whose solo shows opens next week at A Play, a Pie and a Pint!

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Brian returns to muse on the nature of the long-running show and remembers his school “work experience” project from 25 years ago.

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Rosie Graham returns to the pod, this time speaking to our new co-host, Cole!

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A quick word from our new co-host.

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The Busted star sits down with Brian to talk Cabaret Emcee, addiction and recovery, and much more!

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Our resident Herr Shultz shares a little slice of his life and career!

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A dancer, choreographer and movement director with a beautiful approach to work!

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A meander through daily routine, art, capitalism and having £10,000,000…

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A dancer and choreographer with a unique story and an inspirational take on life!

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A long-standing cast member of Phantom of the Opera with a string of amazing West End credits, it’s the gorgeous Adam Linstead!

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Brian reflects on how he was unwittingly prepared for Cabaret by his theatre training…

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Brian enters the tech process for Cabaret and tries his best to practice self-compassion…

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At the halfway point of rehearsals for the Cabaret prologue in the West End, Brian realises it’s time to have a word with himself…

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Rehearsals are underway for the new prologue company of Cabaret and Brian shares his thoughts on the process so far…

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Join Brian on the road as he moves to London!

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A young actor musician with a zeal for performing and a unique story!

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Cole and Brian take a look back at 2025 and a look forward into 2026!

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Writer, director, actor and, it’s fair to say, raconteur – Erin Carter joins us for this Christmas Special…

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The man who took his childhood puppet shows and made them a reality, it’s set and costume designer Fraser Lappin!

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Sound designer and composer Gary stops by for an inspiring and down-to-earth chat with lots of laughs!

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An actor muso who’s a true quadruple threat, Caitlin leaves behind the tour bus for an afternoon to come into the studio for a chat!

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Lisa is a podcaster, dancer, poet and choreographer with a blazing passion for the arts and talking about them – what better guest could we ask for?

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An actor muso who Brian has known since the very early days, the multi-talented Clare Waugh!

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