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Drewling SamanticsS13E10 - Off the RailsOff the Rails Have no fear, today’s episode title isn’t suggesting that Drew and Sam are straying from the straight and narrow, nor have they lost all reason (well no more than usual anyway!) Thankfully, Drewling Samantics will continue to be the very best it can be. In actual fact, “Off the Rails” refers, rather appropriately, to this week’s fabulous guest, Tim Nixon. Both the boys have had the pleasure of working with Tim, and knew a little of his ‘life before the boards’, but Tim has much more to tell. Prior to making the...2025-06-2243 min
Drewling SamanticsS013E09 - It's A No From MeIt's A No From Me The boys are back in the flat this week, and Drewling Samantics regulars will know that Drew and Sam being together in the same room means there’s potential for perhaps even more chat, banter (and beers) than usual! Today’s episode deals with the tricky business of turning down work, or having to say no to a job (be that before it’s even begun or due to developments once in the swing of things). Fortunately for the our podcasting pair, and the majority of their colleagues, this is a very r...2025-06-1545 min
Drewling SamanticsS13E02 - A Cymbal of SuccessA Cymbal of Success The first guest of Season Thirteen makes a timely entrance and delights Drew and Sam with his wit, knowledge, joy for what he does, and a rather large helping of cheeky irreverence to boot! Robin Payne joins the Drewling Samantics boys this week and having already given the taller half of the podcast pair the immense pleasure of his company whilst on a UK and Ireland tour (as is discussed during the episode), Robin’s presence can now be shared and thoroughly enjoyed by the more senior team member, and of course fans...2025-04-2748 minDrewling SamanticsS13E01 - Unlucky for SomeUnlucky for Some It’s Easter time and whilst some of Drewling Samantics’ faithful listeners and viewers are on the hunt for Easter Eggs and the Easter Bunny, there is no need to search for the new season of Drewling Samantics - it’s finally here, in all its glory! Yes the boys are back, despite popular demand (only joking of course!), and are ready to bring us all lots more top quality podcast content. A short break full of filming, production and performing commitments, modelling assignments and theatrical shows didn’t stop the chaps finding...2025-04-2039 min
Drewling SamanticsS12E10 - Unpacking The TrunkUnpacking The Trunk The Drewling Samantics boys have always been great supporters of enterprising and determined creatives, so it’s no surprise that this week’s guest is one such professional. Joe Potter is an ambitious and driven producer, and his company Trunk Theatre (that just happens to have one particularly familiar actor as part of the team...) is a testament to his approach to creating fantastic theatre. Aside from writing and producing high quality Theatre in Education, and touring these productions for several years, Joe has also had many roles in the arts himself...2025-02-1647 min
Drewling SamanticsS12E08 - Straight from the Horse's MouthStraight from the Horse’s Mouth Drewling Samantics fans and followers alike must feel so very lucky, as the great guests just keep on coming! Drew and Sam are fortunate of course to have worked and been associated with some wonderfully talented people, but they and the many guests that have been on the podcast are members of a very caring and dedicated profession. In today’s episode it shows that statement has never been more true than with this week’s guest Tom Quinn. Tom is an actor, puppeteer and director, he’s followed wh...2025-02-0247 min
Drewling SamanticsS12E06 - A Fan-tastic GuestA Fan-tastic Guest The wait is over, Drewling Samantics is back! Yes Drew and Sam have returned for the second half (or to be more precise, the next two thirds) of Season Twelve! The boys have had a great Christmas season working and celebrating, but now they’re resuming the more serious, but equally enjoyable business of bringing their fans their favourite entertainment podcast! And speaking of fans, we are straight in with a guest episode that features a genuine, bona fide fan of the show - Neil James, who just so happens to be a...2025-01-1952 minDrewling SamanticsS12E05 - Out with the OldOut with the Old Following a summer of classic plays for both our Drewling Samantics hosts, this week’s episode gives them an opportunity to discuss new writing - something the pair have also enjoyed working on in the recent past as well. From playwrights producing new plays, to TIE (Theatre In Education), and from commissioned works and competition winners to community theatre and the many, many more areas of performance, there is a wealth of new writing regularly being given life. Getting new works “from the page to the stage” is no easy feat, it is...2024-11-1735 minDrewling SamanticsS12E01 - Feels Good to be Back, Dozen ItFeels Good to be Back, Dozen It Finally the wait is over... they are back! Yes, the Drewling Samantics boys have returned for their much anticipated and eagerly awaited twelfth season! The last couple of months or so have certainly seemed to drag on without Drew and Sam popping up with some podcast fun every week, and clearly they have missed chatting with each other and their guests too. But what exactly were they doing?! Do they have a good reason for such a long break? Can they explain themselves? Of course they can, and...2024-10-2039 min
Drewling SamanticsS11E12 - Falling into PlaceFalling into Place Season Eleven of Drewling Samantics is almost over - where has the time gone?! Indeed, today’s episode is the last time in the season that the chaps are visited by a guest, and it’s safe to say they are ending with a bang! Pete Løvstrøm has had a fascinating career, and that is putting it lightly. Starting out he chanced his arm and landed on his feet, which you could say came as a bit of shock to him! He had the good fortune, and the talent of course...2024-07-2148 minDrewling SamanticsS11E09 - The Show Can't Go OnThe Show Can’t Go On This week we join Drew and Sam for the 159th episode of Drewling Samantics. Not necessarily a notable anniversary it’s true, but it is an achievement that the boys have kept this show going solidly, despite often being inundated with work, having personal commitments, regularly needing to change locations, and taking into account the sheer lack of time to bring entertaining podcast content to listeners, watchers, followers and fans alike. And why do they ensure they make time to keep things going regardless of everything else? Because they love doing...2024-06-3035 min
Drewling SamanticsS10E12 - In the Fast La(i)neIn the Fast La(i)ne Today the Drewling Samantics chaps are joined but someone so fresh faced and youthful that it’s enough to make them both feel old! Yes this show sees the lads welcome their most recent guest, the bright and brilliant talent that is musical theatre performer Leo Abad. Having not long graduated from Laine Theatre Arts stage school, Leo was straight off on a national tour, taking on (among other roles) the part of the White Rabbit in the wonderful Shrek The Musical! This is certainly not his first profess...2024-03-3144 min
Drewling SamanticsS10E10 - Outstanding in Anyone's LanguageOutstanding in Anyone’s Language Everyone involved with Drewling Samantics loves a guest, be that all the lovely listeners and viewers, or indeed the boys themselves, and Drew and Sam are definitely loving the visit this week of the wonderful Paola Fareri. Multi-talented and multi-lingual, Paola joins the chaps from her home, for the moment, in Paris. And it is “for the moment”, as her feet hardly seem to touch the ground! At the time of recording with our podcasting pair, Paola is in Paris performing in Lion King the Musical, but in this episode she talks ab...2024-03-1739 minDrewling SamanticsS10E07 - Turning the Tables... AGAIN!Turning the Tables... AGAIN! They’re at it again! Yup, this week Drew and Sam face their past guests for a second time, bringing us all another session of inverted interrogation - side note, wouldn’t that have been a better title?! Anyway... if you enjoyed the last episode as much as they did (I mean why wouldn’t you?!), this latest show is another treat for the ears and eyes, that proves just as popular with the boys as it does their previous visitors - judging by the fascinating range of questions demonstrated anyway!The lads o...2024-02-2555 min
Drewling SamanticsS10E06 - West Meets EastWest Meets East There’s no telling where life might take you, especially if you are prepared to take a risk or two, and this week Drew and Sam welcome a guest who has certainly taken a few risks – and fortunately reaped the benefits as a result. Matt Traylor is an international performer and acting coach who is particularly highly skilled when it comes to imparting knowledge and guidance upon others, and this talent has taken him on an extremely interesting and diverse path. He completed his training at the famous E15 drama school and the...2024-02-1844 minDrewling SamanticsS10E01 - XX It’s here - the hugely anticipated and long awaited (even longer than expected to be fair!) return of Drewling Samantics! Yes Drew, Sam and of course PicNick are back, and just in case the episode title is slightly too cryptic, they are back for Season Ten. Double figures, who would have thunk it?! There’s a little catching up to do first after a busy Christmas period spent as Santa Claus and pantomime villain for Drew and Sam respectively, and then back to business Drewling Samantics style! There’s plenty to discuss, despite i...2024-01-1435 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Nine: Best of GuestsSeason Nine – Best of Guests The Drewling Samantics boys say it every time, because they really mean it every time – they are enormously grateful to the fantastic group of guests that have joined them this season! Looking back, which is exactly what this special highlights episode is all about, there seems to have been a theme to the guests across Season Nine, in that they are all taking action to make a change. First guest Lisa Reisner left her own country and learned a whole new language or two to move her career on, action indeed...2023-11-1957 minDrewling SamanticsS09E13 - It’s Good To TalkIt’s Good To Talk Sadly, this week’s episode of Drewling Samantics marks the beginning of the end for another season. But, as the boys remind us, there is still a little more left before we finally say farewell - and of course there’s another season rapidly approaching too. Enough to put a smile on the face of even the grumpiest podcaster! That said, it isn’t all smiles this week, with the lads dipping into far more serious areas and discussing mental and physical health within the industry. Looking after yourself and fellow pe...2023-11-1237 minDrewling SamanticsS09E11 - If I Were Not Upon The StageIf I Were Not Upon The Stage The chaps at Drewling Samantics take all subject matter very seriously, always do appropriate research, gather all the facts possible, and bring their thorough findings and views to us listeners and viewers. This week in particular this is rather obvious, as one of the boys has perhaps enjoyed that process a little too much (if that’s such a thing) but interestingly enough it connects rather well to some industry greats who have sadly exited stage left. As it turns out, when they are paying their tributes, one half of t...2023-10-2937 min
Drewling SamanticsS09E08 - You Must Be KrazyYou Must Be Krazy Guest weeks come round pleasantly quickly at Drewling Samantics, and Drew and Sam have another gem of a visitor this episode. Kevin Aggett, better known as ‘Krazy Kev’, is a childrens’ entertainer, actor, producer, director and more - his list of skills and accomplishments is certainly long and impressive. From an early start as a holiday camp entertainer to branching out and creating projects of his own, both alone and with others, Kev is now a hugely successful solo performer specialising in kids shows and comedy magic, as well as a producer of panto...2023-10-0846 minDrewling SamanticsS09E07 - Multiple PersonalitiesMultiple Personalities A major contributor to the joy of acting for many performers, is the variety in moving from part to part and becoming new characters on the way. Sometimes that diversity and role changing can even happen in the same production - doubling, trebling or more; and it’s fair to say that proving a greater number of characters than cast members available is possibly one of the most challenging but rewarding aspects of theatre and film etc. At present, Drewling Samantics’ very own Sam is rehearsing for a production that requires that skill...2023-10-0138 min
Drewling SamanticsS09E06 - Community SpiritCommunity Spirit If the need for theatre and entertainment was ever in doubt, this week’s guest simply blows any of that uncertainty out of the water! Yes today the Drewling Samantics chaps welcome another superb visitor - Simon Floyd; producer, director, performer, and community theatre advocate and champion. Simon is a theatre maker and in fact is currently working with Drewling Samantics’ very own Sam, on a new production ‘How’s Your Father’, soon to be touring Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond. Drew and Sam discuss with Simon his passion for and drive to take theatre...2023-09-2451 minDrewling SamanticsS09E05 - Unforeseen CircumstancesUnforeseen Circumstances Drew and Sam are back again this week with generous helpings of news, views, gossip and chat. They cast their eyes over the latest industry stories and pay tribute to a lost great of the entertainment world, so you might say that, when it comes to Drewling Samantics at least, it seems everything is as expected. But in today’s show the boys acknowledge that, particularly in the performance world, things often don’t go to plan. So whether it’s a quip from a celebrity comedian that has not landed well with all...2023-09-1737 min
Drewling SamanticsS09E02 - Continental ChatContinental Chat It’s time for the first guest of the season and Drew and Sam are delighted to welcome the wonderful Lisa Riesner, who is not just a new guest, but also a new friend to Drewling Samantics. Lisa is both a very talented actress, and a fan of the podcast, which is what prompted her to get in contact with the chaps, and they’re extremely glad she did, as being so interesting and experienced she is a natural and valued guest. She lives in Copenhagen, speaks English, French and German, is current...2023-08-2749 min
Drewling SamanticsS08E12 - Not Just For ChristmasNot Just For Christmas On several previous occasions the Drewling Samantics have welcomed practitioners from the wonderful world of pantomime, and indeed they are seasoned pantomime performers themselves, so it’s no shock that they are thrilled to be joined by another pantomime fan in the form of this week’s guest Simon Lucas. Simon is the creator and driving force behind the ‘Pantomime Magazine’, a brilliant quarterly magazine devoted to all things pantomime, from the professional performers and creatives both on and backstage, to the amateur actors and stage-crews all across the country (and indeed world-wide...2023-07-1646 minDrewling SamanticsS08E11 - Busman's HolidayBusman’s Holiday Anyone who regularly tunes in to Drewling Samantics will know that Drew and Sam have few complaints when it comes to their work, but, regardless of the fortunate lack of negativity, it is still important to take time out and relax (if that’s ever possible!) In this episode our podcasting pair turn the discussion to things that occupy them during their rare moments of down time, and, as with the majority of the population, most of what the boys seek out to amuse themselves is within the arts - be that fi...2023-07-0934 min
Drewling SamanticsS08E08 - The Sum of His PartsThe Sum of His Parts An old friend of Drew’s joins Drewling Samantics this week for another entertaining and joyful guest episode. Patric Kearns is an actor, director, producer, comedian and educator – without a doubt a man of varied skills as well as one full of stories. So with a degree in pure mathematics, where do you go next? In Patric’s case it was on to a career in the theatre. (Yeah, we’re trying to work that one out too!) He’s worked in weekly repertory as an actor, director and producer, toure...2023-06-1848 minDrewling SamanticsS08E07 - Raising RecognitionRaising Recognition News, views and reviews are the order of the day in this episode of Drewling Samantics. Drew and Sam mull over the latest theatre goings on and focus particularly on a very exciting pay review and increase agreement for West End workers - both on and back-stage. The boys contemplate what this very welcome development could mean for the wider performing world and also discuss other “opportunities” for actors, or, to be more accurate, the unpaid and low level/expenses only work that is so common in the industry, as well as the various pluses...2023-06-1138 min
Drewling SamanticsS08E06 - Girl PowerGirl Power The boys’ guest this week is all action, all talent, and all about success! Yes, Drew and Sam are extremely pleased and excited to be able to welcome the lovely Hannaj Bang Bendz to Drewling Samantics, to talk about her acting career and also about her recently becoming a European Jiu Jitsu champion! Hannaj has come a long way since re-enacting her favourite movie scenes with her sister as a little girl. She now regularly travels the world filming action movies, heavy with fight scenes, and adores playing powerful female roles, something that...2023-06-0446 min
Drewling SamanticsS08E02 - Polished, Poised, Professional (and a Pineapple)Polished, Poised, Professional (and a Pineapple) The boys are back, not just on the airwaves and for our viewing pleasure, but also back in their “natural habitat” - sat on the sofa of dreams and in the studio respectively! And along with familiarity our podcasting pair are also bringing us another sparkling guest episode of Drewling Samantics. Yes, it is time for their first visitor of the season, and today Drew and Sam welcome a bundle of talent and energy in the form of brilliant actor, presenter and drag artiste, Reece Kerridge. Despite having much to...2023-05-0740 minDrewling SamanticsS08E01 - Old Dogs New TricksOld Dogs New Tricks In some cultures the number eight is considered lucky, and Drew and Sam are feeling very lucky indeed to be bringing Season Eight of Drewling Samantics to their loyal listeners and viewers. We join the dynamic duo for this brand new episode back in familiar territory at Sam’s flat, and despite their brief podcasting sabbatical, they are jumping right back in and making sure normal service is resumed with plenty more news, chat, debate, banter, and of course beer! This opening episode gives the boys the opportunity to introduce a cou...2023-04-3038 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Seven: Best of Drew & SamSeason Seven – Best of Drew & Sam The end (of the season) is here, it really is, there is no more - what do we do?! Well how about enjoying this highlights episode of Drew and Sam doing what they do best! The archives have been raided, beers have been poured and our favourite podcasting pals are clearly thrilled, as they take the opportunity to present for us their favourite moments from the past few months. And gathered together for our delight are just a few select morsels from the chats and thoughts that Drewling Samantics chap...2023-04-1658 minDrewling SamanticsS07E13 - A.I - Automated InterferenceA.I – Automated Interference Thirteen may be unlucky for some, but not for podcasting pair Drew and Sam as it just happens to be the number this episode represents in the current season. Speaking of Season Seven, this is actually the last time for a while that the chaps are getting together to bring us brand new content, but instead of seeing that as a negative it’s a case of looking on the brighter side, as they will soon return with Season Eight which will undoubtedly contain loads more Drewling Samantics entertainment. Before that ha...2023-04-0234 minDrewling SamanticsS07E11 - Room 101Room 101 It’s always good to get things off one’s chest, and in this episode of Drewling Samantics Drew and Sam seize the opportunity to do just that! Regular listeners and viewers will be aware that the boys do, on the odd occasion, have a slight moan to clear the air, and in this week’s show they turn the conversation to the very limited number of elements of the industry they’d really rather dispose of. Fortunately, not much about the business makes either of our co-hosts hot under the collar, but even though...2023-03-1939 minDrewling SamanticsS07E09 - A Tonne Of Chat Over The YearsA Tonne Of Chat Over The Years Today’s instalment of Drewling Samantics is an opportunity for the boys to celebrate and pat themselves on the back. Why? Well, they have simultaneously reached two very important milestones on their eventful podcast journey, yes indeed, this episode marks TWO YEARS of Drewling Samantics and is also the 99th release with the centenary episode coming next Sunday! It seems hard to believe that two years have passed since Drew and Sam ventured onto the podcast airwaves for the first time, but since then there has been much...2023-03-0531 min
Drewling SamanticsS07E08 - RepresentRepresent The passion performers have for their work and the pride they take in it are regular subjects for discussion on Drewling Samantics, and this week is by no means any different. Today Drew and Sam are joined by Reis Daniel, and it would be nigh on impossible to find a more hard working, passionate, and proud professional as him. Reis is a talented and successful actor and comedian in his own right, but also an agent and writer, and being the dynamo full of energy and ideas that he clearly is benefits not jus...2023-02-2652 minDrewling SamanticsS07E05 - Newsical TheatreNewsical Theatre They may be on their own and without a guest this week, but all is well as Drew and Sam are instead playing host to a show bursting with chat, news, ideas, and even a little controversy! Yes indeed, the boys are back for another variety filled episode of Drewling Samantics. Catching up with each other as well as news from the entertainment world, they bring the good, the sad and the bad in equal measure, with reports of theatres and shows both opening and closing, sad losses to the cast list of...2023-02-0540 min
Drewling SamanticsS07E04 - Drawing Attention Drawing Attention A picture paints a thousand words (or so the saying goes), and this week’s guest has been using imagery to complement the words of Drew and Sam for many an episode now. Nick Bannister is the third member of the Drewling Samantics team, and this week we’re all given a rare treat as PicNick, as he’s affectionately known, has temporarily stepped out from behind his metaphorical drawing board and onto the podcast airwaves, to join the boys for a chat. The secret weapon, the unsung hero, the third musket...2023-01-2935 minDrewling SamanticsS07E03 - The Children are the FutureThe Children are the Future The seventh season of Drewling Samantics is in great shape, and this week’s episode is another excellent addition to it, with the boys on fine form as ever, jumping neatly through are variety subjects and news items. Industry developments, changes and proposals to working conditions, and some interesting comments from leading professionals - today’s show is certainly a mixed bag that inevitably sparks lively debate for Drew and Sam, and no doubt will inspire listeners and viewers alike to volunteer their opinions too. And as if that wasn’t...2023-01-2240 minDrewling SamanticsS07E01 - Reunited and ResolutionsReunited and Resolutions And just as if they never went away, Drew and Sam are back, hitting the podcast world with another instalment of Drewling Samantics. But this is not just any episode, no - this is the first episode of 2023, and also the first episode of Season Seven! After six stunning seasons, Drewling Samantics is back, and determined to be bigger (well maybe not in Drew’s case!) and better. After a quick catch up regarding their busy festive activities (the reason behind the pause to all their podcast fun), the boys move on to...2023-01-0833 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Six: Best of GuestsSeason Six – Best of Guests The penultimate episode of Season Six of Drewling Samantics has arrived, and Drew and Sam review their latest array of fantastic guests, and the highlights of their visits. If you were looking for variety this season was for you, as it was provided in boat loads by all the amazing visitors that graced Drewling Samantics HQ. Comedy, acting, writing, cinema, photography and producing were just some of the broader subjects that Callum Donnelly, David Bain, Terry Burns, Terry Gauci, Jonny Hansler, Nicholas Benjamin and Phillip Lee brought with them. Not c...2022-11-1357 minDrewling SamanticsS06E13 - DowntimeDowntime After thirteen weeks Drew and Sam have reached the end of their sixth season of Drewling Samantics - well not quite the end as they certainly have much to discuss and pick apart before they leave us with their ever popular highlight shows. As always there is plenty of news and shared opinions, as well as a rare splash of politics to kick off this week’s discussions. Events, decisions affecting the lives of performers and creatives, and a look at those being rewarded for their work and contributions make up some of today...2022-11-0639 min
Drewling SamanticsS06E12 - Pics and BricksPics and Bricks In this, their last guest episode of the season, Drew and Sam chat to someone with probably the most eclectic set of skill bases they have encountered for a while, if not ever, on Drewling Samantics! And not content with just being a photographer, videographer, successful YouTuber and Lego aficionado, this week’s guest the brilliant Phillip Lee is also an on-line tutor, past performer, and winner of eisteddfods in his native Zimbabwe - so we’re guaranteed a truly interesting conversation not to be missed! Phillip is passionate, innovative and has an...2022-10-3046 min
Drewling SamanticsS06E08 - Cook-ing Up A StormCook-ing Up A Storm Drew is back on his sofa and Sam’s in his studio, so that can only mean one thing - another episode of Drewling Samantics is hitting the podcast world! And the boys only have time for brief catch up before welcoming today’s guest, there’s no hanging around as he’s always so busy it’s difficult to pin him down! This week the chaps are joined by Jonny Hansler - actor, comedian, voice artist and storyteller supreme. Jonny’s passion and knowledge are all consuming, and he explains that h...2022-10-0245 minDrewling SamanticsS06E07 - Rather EventfulRather Eventful Back together for another Drewling Samantics episode, Drew and Sam chew over the events of the last week, which includes news regarding the opening of Drew’s play, an update on Sam’s busy and week utilising his versatility, and perhaps the most momentous and significant British event for many years - the Queen’s emotional, stirring and celebratory funeral. It is often said that in the UK we do big national spectacles better than almost anywhere else, and this skill and dedication is equally reflected in large theatrical and immersive events. Having both...2022-09-2533 min
Drewling SamanticsS06E06 - Comedy Terry-toryComedy Terry-tory What happens when you assemble an assortment of actors and comedians, a host of panto villains, dames and comics, and even three Del-Boy impersonators? You get a hilarious and fun filled episode of Drewling Samantics – that’s what! This week Drew and Sam are joined by two good mates, Terry Burns and Terry Gauci, for a laughter filled chat. But that’s only four people you may cry?! Well between them they tick all the aforementioned roles, and don’t do it by halves either! Not only are they great friends, but Terry and T...2022-09-1852 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Five: Best of GuestsSeason Five – Best of Guests Well what a fantastic season Drew and Sam have had, and that is due in no small part to the brilliant visitors they have been given the pleasure of welcoming to the show. In today’s special highlights episode they thank all their amazing Season Five guests - Gemma Fincher, Georgia Harris, Andrew Dobell, Sam Quested, James Hall and Harry Boyd, by selecting and reliving the funniest, most entertaining, and most interesting moments they had on Drewling Samantics. Between them these wonderful colleagues and friends of our dynamic duo share a huge r...2022-07-3150 min
Drewling SamanticsS05E08 - Re-QuestedRe-Quested Only last week the Drewling Samantics boys were talking about taking on different roles, and to reinforce how that isn’t necessarily something that uncommon in their industry, this week the chaps have another brilliant guest with them who certainly backs that idea up! Sam Quested is general manager of DLAP - one of the country’s young and hungry production companies, and with awards sitting on their shelves, and multiple touring productions and West End shows currently running (not to mention the star studded concerts and other wonderful things they have in the pipe...2022-06-1948 minDrewling SamanticsS05E07 - The Spice of LifeThe Spice of Life Despite the title of this week’s episode suggesting the Drewling Samantics pair may have taken up cooking, in reality they are sticking to what they do best and discussing the joys of working in the entertainment world. And the recipe for today’s show does include a few top notch ingredients... The main topic of deliberation is about approaching differing roles - the challenges faced when stepping out of one’s comfort zone, the associated risks involved, and equally the rewards when it proves to be a success. The chaps loo...2022-06-1236 min
Drewling SamanticsS05E06 - Heroes and WhodunnitsHeroes and Whodunnits This week Drew and Sam are in the land of fantasy, as the Drewling Samantics HQ is visited (albeit virtually) by another talented creative – apocalyptic adventure, magical thriller, and detective mystery fiction writer and photographer, Andrew Dobell. Andrew is a prolific author, particularly in the world of urban fantasy, with not only an extensive library of written novels but audio versions of his work too (some of which just so happen to be voiced by someone rather familiar...) Now we could be fooled into thinking the boys are joined on the show by...2022-06-0551 minDrewling SamanticsS05E05 - It's Not Always Plain SailingIt’s Not Always Plain Sailing Drew and Sam return once again, and this week they’re treating us to an episode with a few twists and turns, a couple of surprises, and the aftermath of some serious miles travelled! Having had the pleasure of working together again in person (albeit for only one night), the boys had such a brilliant time that they seize the opportunity to share their adventures with us, in the form of more on-the-scene podcasting. On top of that, and never ones to miss a tangent, the conversation for our dyn...2022-05-2946 min
Drewling SamanticsS05E04 - Hatching a Golden IdeaHatching a Golden Idea The fourth episode of this season is upon us, and the Drewling Samantics chaps are treating us lucky listeners to yet another superb guest! This week Drew and Sam are joined by the wonderful Georgia Harris, a brilliant young lady who is no stranger to one of the boys in particular... Georgia is Drew’s cousin - but more importantly is a director, and the artistic director of the Golden Goose theatre, a new and award-winning theatre in Camberwell. Not only is she talented and ambitious, but Georgia has some innov...2022-05-2246 minDrewling SamanticsS05E03 - Hocus Pocus, Blokes in FocusHocus Pocus, Blokes in Focus Another eventful week has passed for the gents of Drewling Samantics, with both Drew and Sam having spent time out and about. The shorter half of our dynamic duo attended a premiere of his latest film at a rather grand and secretive location - and that’s secretive in more ways than one; while the lankier member of the team spent a very creative weekend at a photographic workshop run by previous podcast visitor. All this may seem quite cryptic, but never fear as the truth will be exposed (and don’t worry...2022-05-1547 min
Drewling SamanticsS05E02 - Perfectly OpinionatedPerfectly Opinionated Drewling Samantics has already reached its second episode of Season Five, and with that comes the first guest to be welcomed by the boys. Maintaining their promise to bring industry experts from many disciplines, this week Drew and Sam are joined by the wonderful Gemma Fincher - a theatre reviewer and the founder of Dress Circle Antics, a fantastic website full of reviews, interviews and information that is invaluable to anyone who loves theatre. Regardless of your position in the industry – be that performer, creative or audience member, reviewers and critics provoke much d...2022-05-0852 minDrewling SamanticsS05E01 - Feeling FirstyFeeling Firsty Drewling Samantics is back! Season Five has arrived and Drew and Sam are incredibly excited for what is to come over the next few months. But, before launching headlong into the new season proper, the boys take the opportunity to look at what exactly the future does hold, and with the promise of more recordings from “on the road” at events, outings and shows, and of course the usual top selection of visiting artists and industry experts, it certainly sounds like we’re in for a treat in Season Five. On top of tha...2022-05-0133 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Four: Best of Drew & SamSeason Four - Best of Drew & Sam A look back over Season Four shows just how many different subjects and topics Drew and Sam have discussed, and the interesting and varied points and opinions they have raised. And while that sounds very serious, and the Drewling Samantics duo have certainly had some serious conversations, they’ve also addressed the bizarre and weird, with a whole multitude of unique conversations and some equally wild tangents. Rolls Royces, Stephen Fry, villainous facial hair, Star Wars, video games, Marlon Brando, podcasting milestones and much much more, this season certainly has be...2022-04-2459 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Four: Best of GuestsSeason Four - Best of Guests Season Four of Drewling Samantics has proved to be a fascinating journey in many ways. Both Drew and Sam spent an extended period of time away from home, performing in Coventry and touring Norfolk respectively, but as it is said ‘variety is the spice of life’, and the boys certainly have had a spicy variety of guests “visiting” their different locations. And the variety didn’t stop at the guests themselves, as they represent so many entertainment fields and branches, including pantomime and puppets, horror and humour, impressions and imitation, music and mag...2022-04-1739 minDrewling SamanticsS04E13 - And The Winner Is...And The Winner Is…? It’s awards season! With the BAFTAs, the Grammys, and the Oscars all handed out, the Oliviers being awarded this evening, and the Tonys happening later in the year, these, and a few other big ceremonies, all give their judgments on the entertainment highs (and sometimes lows) of the preceding twelve months. Not to be outdone, in this episode of Drewling Samantics the boys voice their own opinions on these prestigious prizes. Who has won and who has lost? Do we even need these awards ceremonies and celebrations? Are there lessons...2022-04-1046 min
Drewling SamanticsS04E12 - Three Men and A BabyThree Men and A Baby As always when it comes to guests, the Drewling Samantics chaps try to bring you the best, and Drew and Sam’s visitor this week is certainly a cracker! Comedian, actor, presenter, writer, cat-lover, father, football enthusiast and fellow podcaster, is there nothing the brilliant Dave Bibby can’t do?! Well you’re sure to find out as he joins the boys for a good old chat, a giggle, and of course a refreshing beer! Not only very talented, with fans and followers onstage and online, Dave is an all round...2022-04-0349 minDrewling SamanticsS04E11 - Success is but a Whisker AwaySuccess is but a Whisker Away No, Drewling Samantics hasn’t taken on a new look, but this week Drew and Sam are chatting about how performers often need to go the extra mile, and sometimes even substantially change things up, when taking on a new character. Getting into a role can require adding a few extra touches to complete the look, or other adjustments to suit the direct casting stipulations, or equally the audience’s perception, of the part an actor is playing. Then, once appearance is dealt with, other skills may be needed to...2022-03-2742 min
Drewling SamanticsS04E10 - House MusicHouse Music With Sam back in his studio and Drew enjoying rehearsals in Coventry, you might think everything is normal at Drewling Samantics, but this is not just any episode - no it’s time for another brilliant guest to grace the show! This week Drew and Sam are visited by the charming and charismatic Charlie Freeman. Musician, singer, songwriter, sometimes actor and filmmaker, he is a true renaissance man with admirable energy and drive, and a wonderful sense of wit and mischief running through his work. Charlie also spins a great story, and nothing...2022-03-2044 minDrewling SamanticsS04E09 - Suitcases, Sat-Nav's & ScriptsSuitcases, Sat-Nav’s and Scripts It is a time of change and movement for Drew and Sam, and this week’s episode of Drewling Samantics certainly reflects the unpredictable, challenging and exciting world of working away from home. With Sam having finished his stint of touring in Norfolk, and Drew entering his third week of rehearsals in Coventry, it seems a great time for them to compare notes on their experiences. While they may have laughed about their digs during the recording of recent episodes, both agree they have been fortunate enough to have good plac...2022-03-1344 min
Drewling SamanticsS04E08 - Cleesed To Meet YouCleesed To Meet You Another week, another welcome, and this time out both Drew and Sam are on unfamiliar territory as they are in the middle of touring, and as a result recording from their respective ‘digs’. They would obviously never pass up the opportunity to release a new episode, but this week it’s especially so as they’d hate to miss out on introducing everyone to their latest guest, the wonderful Ed Wells. Ed is an entertainer in an increasingly popular industry strand - the world of lookalikes, but far from being just a ‘photo...2022-03-0647 minDrewling SamanticsS04E07 - ONEONE An enigmatic and mysterious title to the Drewling Samantics episode this week, but actually easily explained as it is in fact one year since their first show went live and Drew and Sam thrust themselves upon an unsuspecting podcast world! Everyone knows a great deal has happened across the globe during that time, as it indeed has for our hosts, but especially for the entertainment industry as a whole. Drew and Sam have been excited and privileged to share it with their subscribers and, looking back, they mull over the year and the reaso...2022-02-2739 min
Drewling SamanticsS04E06 - Frighteningly GoodFrighteningly Good The boys are back again and giving us a treat with not one but two guests who are ready to help them and the Drewling Samantics faithful explore another area of the industry. Yes for the first time this season Drew and Sam are visited by another dynamic duo, in the shape of Kirsty and Jason from Silent Studios, who have a passion for film and horror and are particularly skilled at keeping the “undead” alive for their audiences! Their work is full of talent and dedication, and spreads across a huge ra...2022-02-2040 minDrewling SamanticsS04E05 - An "L" of a ShowAn "L" of a Show 2022 is full of milestones for the Drewling Samantics chaps, and this week is no different as their episode count reaches number fifty - “L” in Roman numerals… see what they did there?! Not only are they reflecting proudly on getting this far, but they also have a few other things to celebrate with good news arriving for each of them in the past few days. Along with sharing some congratulations, and despite having spent the past fifty episodes chatting, they still have plenty to talk about and have no problem ke...2022-02-1347 min
Drewling SamanticsS04E04 - A Lasting ImpressionA Lasting Impression As often as they can the Drewling Samantics boys try and invite as many interesting and entertaining guests as possible to join them on the show , but this week even they are surprised when a collection of very high calibre visitors all turn up at once! Somehow in this episode they manage to squeeze in Billy Connolly, Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Donald Duck, Del Boy, and a fair few others, indeed so many people feature that they nearly don’t have room for the very talented Tony Rudd. Tony is a comedy...2022-02-0649 minDrewling SamanticsS04E03 - Child's PlayChild’s Play The boys get philosophical, practical and theoretical in this episode, with a conversation around working in theatre for children and young adults. Often misunderstood, ignored or under-appreciated, the many areas of theatre and live entertainment, and equally education-based performance work, that are designed specifically with younger people in mind, are industry elements that both the Drewling Samantics chaps are often heavily involved in. With an up-coming TIE tour and many children’s interactive performances planned between them, Drew and Sam have plenty to chat about and reflect upon. So tune in for...2022-01-3045 min
Drewling SamanticsS04E02 - Riding HighRiding High Season Four has barely begun and already Drew and Sam are welcoming their first guest! Yes, today the chaps are joined by the fabulous Jamie Riding - a young actor with a great future and a fresh presence in the industry. As a performer Jamie has his eyes fondly on the past, and specialises in the traditions of two not totally unrelated theatrical disciplines. When he’s not delighting audiences as a pantomime dame, Jamie is normally found capturing and captivating new young audiences as Punch and Judy puppeteer “Professor JR”. He tells...2022-01-2356 minDrewling SamanticsS04E01 - Moving 4wardMoving 4ward Full of good vibes following a successful and very enjoyable Pantomime season, Christmas and New Year, and despite the Unwelcome Guest’s recent resurgence (albeit in a slightly new guise), Drew and Sam are back with the first episode of Drewling Samantics Season Four. Yes today the boys enjoy a well earned catch up - over a beer or two naturally - and discuss the forthcoming guests and exciting content for the new season. As our dynamic duo steer Drewling Samantics onward into a new year, the super secret ideas, visitors and s...2022-01-1632 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Three: Best of Drew & SamSeason Three - Best of Drew & Sam For the final episode of Season Three (seriously, where did the time go?!) Drew and Sam are seizing the chance to choose some of their favourite moments and highlights from the last few months. The boys have hugely enjoyed the past fifteen weeks, taking us on trips down memory lane - which is quite a long lane in Drew’s case - and through their adventures in their beloved industry. There’s been lots of laughter and fun, but also some serious moments and discussions along the way...2022-01-0959 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Three: Best of GuestsSeason Three - Best of Guests Today’s episode is a self confessed favourite of both the Drewling Samantics chaps as they take a look back at the guests they have had the pleasure and honour of welcoming to the show over the course of the last season. Yes, over the past three months or so the boys certainly have been blessed, with entertaining visits from numerous seasoned professionals who ply their trade in many different spheres of the industry. From creation to comedy, directing to drag, and even lesser celebrated skills like make...2022-01-0256 minDrewling SamanticsS03E13 - Diary of a Dame & Villainous ViewsDiary of a Dame & Villainous Views Have you guessed what this episode is about? Oh no you haven’t! Yes Drew and Sam have departed Drewling Samantics HQ and fully entered Pantoland, the seasonal world of fun and family entertainment steeped in history and tradition and loved by all those that work in it. Have no fear though, the chaps have not deserted their podcast audience, far from it in fact. They have taken the odd few minutes out of rehearsals and performances to record some behind the scenes content and essentially create a pan...2021-12-1937 min
Drewling SamanticsS03E12 - TIEing Things TogetherTIEing Things Together It is often said that children learn better when enjoying themselves, which is probably why theatre is such a wonderful medium through which to reach young inquiring minds. And this week’s Drewling Samantics guest couldn’t agree more! Today Drew and Sam are visited by talented and dedicated actor, director and producer Callan Durrant. Primarily working in the world of Theatre in Education, or TIE, Callan is artistic director of Reflex Theatre, a successful and dedicated theatre company taking plays, stories and workshops into schools. He talks to the chaps a...2021-12-1250 minDrewling SamanticsS03E11 - Chief Cook and Bottle WasherChief Cook and Bottle Washer With Drew approaching his first week of pantomime rehearsals, and Sam fully immersed having spent his first week in the rehearsal room already, it’s “behind” and ahead for the Drewling Samantics boys now the busy season of panto has begun. The next few weeks bring with them long days of preparation and rehearsal, a demanding performance schedule with two or three shows a day, and very little time to relax, but the chaps couldn’t be happier. Drew is set to be particularly busy, as he will be directin...2021-12-0540 min
Drewling SamanticsS03E10 - Life's A DragLife’s A Drag Another superb guest joins the Drewling Samantics chaps this week, and it is safe to say his life is far from tedious or boring. Yes, in today’s show Drew and Sam welcome Paddy Stewart AKA Foxy de Silva - drag artiste, club owner, performer and big personality. The art of drag has seen exponential growth in recent years, with interest and popularity exploding due to hugely successful TV programs like Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Paddy chats to the boys about his art, his alter ego Foxy, and the ups a...2021-11-2851 minDrewling SamanticsS03E09 - It's Been Lovely Working With YouIt’s Been Lovely Working With You Friendship is one of the most important things in life. Friends share good times and bad times, they can be fleeting or lifelong and always have an influence, but either at work, or outside of it, friends certainly make our lives better. In today’s show Drew and Sam chew over the subject of relationships inside and outside of the industry, how they can be rehearsal room pals made within minutes that sometimes last for years, or mates outside the business who (amongst other things) are a consta...2021-11-2141 min
Drewling SamanticsS03E08 - Not Just A Pretty FaceNot Just a Pretty Face This week the Drewling Samantics chaps welcome the immensely talented Rebecca Grace to the show. A makeup artist, wig stylist and hair specialist, she represents one of the unsung but vital cogs in the entertainment machine, and, due to being highly trained and highly skilled, is certainly in great demand. Rebecca has deployed her talents in many branches of the industry both on stage and screen, as well spending a lot of time working in the commercial sector and in education too, so it is no shock that her...2021-11-1453 minDrewling SamanticsS03E07 - 'Tis the Season to Make Lolly...‘Tis the Season to Make Lolly… With Christmas around the corner Pantomime season is well and truly beckoning. Both the boys are heading off soon to temporarily relocate for a very busy remainder of the year, and that is what has sparked the topic of conversation this week on Drewling Samantics, as Drew and Sam discuss how their industry has interesting peaks and troughs that are driven by the time of year, seasons, celebrations, and the weather. Christmas time brings panto, grottos, and various other seasonal theatricals, Drew has just had a very success...2021-11-0741 min
Drewling SamanticsS03E06 - Stairway to HeavenStairway to Heaven The best theatrical productions are often inspired by real life occurrences, and this week’s guests Anthony Merryweather and Emma Woodhouse have an incredible true tale to tell in their brand new musical, ‘The Truth Stops Here’. The tragic story certainly isn’t common knowledge, but along with the third member of the production team Nick Paterson, Anthony and Emma have created a brilliant and powerful show to make this little-known yet shocking event considerably more main-stream. Drewling Samantics regulars may recall Sam being in the cast for the development workshop an...2021-10-3149 minDrewling SamanticsS03E05 - Breaking Barriers & Building BondsBreaking Barriers & Building Bonds Well it’s taken thirty-five episodes but finally Drew and Sam are tackling a sensible topic! It’s an element of the industry that has a more serious note and is certainly of much importance - but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean this episode is boring - not by a long stretch! Everybody involved in the world of performance knows just how powerful a medium these art forms are. In today’s show the chaps discuss how inclusive the industry strives to be and how it is improving. An...2021-10-2448 minDrewling SamanticsS03E03 - What Goes Up Doesn't Always Come DownWhat Goes Up Doesn’t Always Come Down Another week, another episode and this time out Drew and Sam are sticking to their promise of giving us more insight into what goes on behind the scenes when they’re out working. Yes in today’s show the chaps help us experience the before, during, and after of an immersive dinner theatre performance, and just how a show is delivered in an unfamiliar space and in a fairly unique format. Not only are they out and about, but the boys are also in their usual spo...2021-10-1046 minDrewling SamanticsS03E01 - New Thoughts & National TreasuresNew Thoughts & National Treasures After a brief period away from their microphones, Drew and Sam are back, ready and raring to go with a great new season! Full of inspiration and bursting with enthusiasm they step out from the shadow of the past months and crack on with a bright start to their next podcast adventure. A couple of theatrical outings and visits have kept the boys in touch during their break from podcasting, and with the industry going from strength to strength they couldn’t be more excited. This exhilaration and joy is un...2021-09-2639 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Two: Best of Drew & SamSeason Two - Best of Drew & Sam So that really is it. After this episode there is no more. Well of Season Two anyway! But don’t worry, as before the sad ending, there’s a whole load of fun to be had as we’re treated to the best bits of all this season’s episodes! From dreams and aspirations to stories and advice, and from Drew ranting to Sam in his happy place, the boys have (at times quite literally) covered a lot of ground, and in this special highlights show we can remi...2021-09-1952 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason Two: Best of GuestsSeason Two - Best of Guests Season Two may be in its final moments, but Drew and Sam haven’t finished entertaining us just yet! Yes the content may not be brand new, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s not worth tuning in. Over the season the boys had the pleasure of chatting to actors, directors, musicians, teachers, film makers, producers and more. All their guests have a variety of special interests and skills that they bring to their various facets of the industry, and this show lets us relive a lot of hi...2021-09-1252 minDrewling SamanticsS02E13 - To Activity and BeyondTo Activity and Beyond Season Two is rapidly coming to a close, and so much has happened in the world since it premiered in June. A false start and eventual freedom (of sorts), England nearly bringing football home, unpredictable weather, Olympic triumph, and a general feeling that things can, and will, only get better. Through it all the Drewling Samantics boys have been there, and in this episode Drew and Sam look back and discuss their feelings about the season and how the podcast has adapted and developed - just like the changing energy of th...2021-09-0535 min
Drewling SamanticsS02E12 - Family BusinessFamily Business Now fast approaching the end of Season Two, Drew and Sam are on top form as ever as they get back to more regular work on various projects and productions. And not only are they back and busier than ever, but our podcasting pair have acquired a helping hand to entertain us in this latest instalment of Drewling Samantics! There have been many great guests over the past weeks and months (including Drew’s wife!) and Drew and Sam’s final visitor of the season is certainly no different. Yes in this ep...2021-08-2949 minDrewling SamanticsS02E11 - TechnophobiaTechnophobia This latest episode of Drewling Samantics has the boys well and truly divided. Not in a negative sense, but more on and understanding and enjoyment level. When it comes to technology Drew certainly isn’t as keen as Sam, however both of them have had to use it a lot in their careers - and considerably more so in recent times. As the industry adapts after the ‘unwelcome guest’ and the resultant lockdowns, actors are becoming more dependent on tech and a bit of know-how, and in today’s instalment Drew and Sam touch on a few th...2021-08-2238 min
Drewling SamanticsS02E10 - Married to the JobMarried to the Job Is this best ever guest to join the Drewling Samantics chaps? Drew would certainly say so, but he may be a little bit biased… Verona Chard is a Royal Academy of Music trained singer and jazz performer, an actor, writer, director and producer. She is the creator of The Musical balloon Band and Donkey Dots for Tots family shows and also finds time to pass on her technical skills as a singing tutor and performance coach and mentor to young actors and singers. Oh and one other minor fact - she...2021-08-1539 minDrewling SamanticsS02E09 - The Show-ly GrailThe Show-ly Grail Sunday has arrived and so have Drew and Sam, that must mean it’s Drewling Samantics time! Yes, the boys are here to end your weekend with a bang, and - Drew’s episode naming “genius” aside - today’s show has some rather interesting content. We all have dreams and ambitions, whatever our vocation or desired target may be, and our podcasting pair are absolutely no exception to that. Following on from the opening episode of this season where they chatted about some of their personal career highlights and favourite jobs...2021-08-0846 min
Drewling SamanticsS02E08 - A Cracking PairA Cracking Pair The Drewling Samantics boys are back yet again, ready for another week and another exciting journey into the business called show! And in this particular outing our duo may have met their match, as we are treated to a two-on-two scenario! Yes Drew and Sam have TWO special guests for us in this episode, they really are spoiling us! Tune in to meet the brilliant pairing of Erin Geraghty and Paul Lavers, an extremely talented and experienced couple of performers, who also just happen to be a real-life couple as well...2021-08-0146 minDrewling SamanticsS02E07 - From Survival to RevivalFrom Survival to Revival The heat is on and in more ways than one! The Drewling Samantics boys have just about survived the heat with a busy week to tell you about, the Rob Jones TV competition winner to announce and a hot topic to discuss. Restrictions have been lifted in the majority of places and Drew and Sam are back doing what they do best - no not just the podcast, they are back in rehearsal rooms, in front of cameras and singing for their supper… well Sam is singing any way. With...2021-07-2544 min
Drewling SamanticsS02E06 - Instrumentally DiverseInstrumentally Diverse This week there’s been a little bit of rain, and a little bit of sun, but now it’s time for a whole lot of Drewling Samantics fun! Episode six has arrived and brought with it a cracker of a guest - Rob Jones TV. A multi-instrumentalist, actor, band member, producer, lyricist, presenter, model and more, Rob is a truly talented guy with enormous energy that is only matched by his larger than life personality! Join Drew and Sam as they welcome Rob and find out how knocks and set-backs have on...2021-07-1846 minDrewling SamanticsS02E05 - Virtual RealityVirtual Reality Following last Sunday’s record breaking episode, the boys have another fun and entertaining show for us this week, focussing on a topic that is either close to your heart or close to upsetting your stomach! Join Drew and Sam in their fifth episode of the season, as they talk about the world of Reality TV. Diving in to analyse the highs and lows of this much loved and loathed branch of modern television that keeps some people enthralled and others appalled, the gents discuss the profound affect it has on many...2021-07-1140 min
Drewling SamanticsS02E04 - Jill of All TradesJill of all Trades The mood of the nation continues to get more and more upbeat, and the boys are back with another episode to add to that positivity! This week the Drewling Samantics chaps welcome the wonderful Amy Forrest, whose credits and skills are many and varied to say the least! Her National Theatre performances and her appearances on Coronation Street are just part of how she keeps busy, and what with switching between voiceover work, singing, directing and producing as well, and her coaching sessions, working for Equity on behalf of the...2021-07-0450 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason One: Best of Drew & SamSeason One - Best of Drew & Sam They think it’s all over… It is now! Sort of. Yes, famous sporting quotes aside, Drewling Samantics really has reached the last episode of its first season. Combining lockdowns with an abundance of laughter, Drew and Sam managed to create a whole podcast from what was essentially two mates chewing the fat and dealing with a very strange set of circumstances, whilst waiting to get back to work! So, now on the cusp of Season Two, who could blame the boys for taking a little time to look b...2021-06-0659 min
Drewling SamanticsSeason One: Best of GuestsSeason One - Best of Guests How near are we to the end of the premiere season of Drewling Samantics? Well near enough that Drew and Sam are already hard at work planning and preparing for Season Two. But the boys aren’t quite finished with Season One just yet. So what do they have in store you ask? What else but a selection of their favourite clips from episodes featuring the amazing guests kind enough to join in Season One! The visits from Darren Tassell, Julianne Watling-McCarthy and Mark Johnston were truly memorable in man...2021-05-3033 minDrewling SamanticsEpisode 13 - Cheerful Chats and Positive PodcastsCheerful Chats and Positive Podcasts This week Drew and Sam prove that hindsight is indeed a wonderful thing, although from Sam’s point of view Drew might have taken that a little too far… The Drewling Samantics pair are in a reflective mood this episode, looking back over the beginnings, progression and accomplishments of the podcast as they near the end of their first season. From the arrival of the ‘uninvited guest’ and enduring lockdowns, to the first glimmers of Drewling Samantics and the successes the show has experienced, the boys discuss the many benefi...2021-05-2339 minDrewling SamanticsEpisode 7 - Transferable skills? Just let me eat cake!Transferable skills? Just let me eat cake! You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but can a dogged actor use old tricks for new purposes?! Drew and Sam return for this week’s episode of Drewling Samantics and that’s exactly the question they’re trying to answer. Sharing more insights and stories from their careers in the ‘business of show’, the boys explain how they use skills picked up from other (sometimes very obscure and unrelated) jobs, to help give authenticity to their various acting roles. Naturally it hasn’t all been plain...2021-04-1137 min
Drewling SamanticsEpisode 4 - V for TrendsetterV for Trendsetter Drewling Samantics are back, and for the first time ever the boys are joined by a very special guest. In this brand new episode we meet Mr Darren Tassell, superb actor and also owner and creator of vShowcards - an innovative website for performers and creatives. Tune in to this extended episode to find out all about Darren’s career and his brilliant and unique creation, as well as hearing Drew and Sam ramble on as usual about all manner of intriguing and random subject matter that somehow relates to their working live...2021-03-2159 min