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Áine Rose Daly is an actress and musician known for her roles in Boiling Point, Amazon's Hanna and The Physician 2. In this episode, we talk about her last couple of years of self-work, including OCD, therapy, and coming off medication, and why mental health is an ongoing process. We also get into hers (and any actor's) struggles. Áine shares stories from working on The Physician 2, what it was like working with Tom Payne and Emily Cox, scenes that didn’t make the cut, challenges on set, and her first big red carpet moments. Tickets to the short film screening: https://princecharlescinema.com/film/31617321/scroobius-pip-presents-an-evening-of-short-films-and-short-conversatio/Instagram: @ainerosedalyYouTube music channel: @ainerosedaly2220  CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:34 - Intro 03:34 - Two years of self-work 06:15 - OCD, therapy, and getting off meds 15:40 - When is it time to get ff meds? 22:43 - Mental health is hard work 37:21 - Acting career and struggles 44:06 - Acting vs Music 48:20 - Working on The Physician 2 7:06 - The cast, Tom Payne, Emily Cox 1:03:18 - Cut scene 1:05:49 - Biggest challenges on set 1:10:51 - Red carpet experience 1:13:38 - Making "More Than It Hurts" 1:21:15 - Music. Releasing "Reprise" 1:24:36 - Filmmaking plans 1:27:01 - Lasting Words... almost 1:30:51 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Best moments of season 2 of Beyond Reel Talk podcast. Andrey Rogozin and his guest discuss life, mental health, acting industry, struggles of actors, life of creatives, AI and more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Tom Basden about “The Ballad of Wallis island” 08:34 - Kirsty Averton and Andrey on struggles of actors 26:43 - Kayne Lee Harrison about hustling his way into the industry 31:23 - Natalia Kostrzewa about the struggles of Eastern Europeans 37:07 - Fiona Hampton about working on "Kingsman: The Secret Service" 46:43 - Tara Hoyos-Martinez about winning Miss Universe GB 1:02:06 - Jim Shields about AI 1:09:21 - Micah Abna about schizophrenia and mental health 1:18:46 - Sevket Cerkez about fighter's mindset Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Natalia Kostrzewa is a Polish-born actress who moved to Ireland before building her career in the UK. In this episode, she talks about her early life, training, and the realities Eastern European actors face in the UK. We also discuss self-tapes, casting pressure, social media, and staying grounded through rejection. She talks about her work at Owning It Acting Studio, her experiences on Black Mirror, and shares practical advice on showreels, headshots, nerves, and finding a life balance. https://www.owningitactingstudio.com/ Instagram: @owningitactingstudio CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up 01:37 - Intro 02:02 - Poland, childhood, getting into acting 04:46 - Move to Ireland 12:28 - Studying acting 16:11 - Realities of Eastern European actors in the UK 22:55 - Self-taping 42:15 - Owning It Acting Studio 55:53 - Most valuable skill for actors 58:56 - Life balance, rejection and regrets 1:03:40 - Changes in the industry, accents and diversity 1:12:03 - Social media game 1:14:09 - Whose advice to listen? 1:17:30 - You're never out of the woods 1:21:42 - Working on Black Mirror 1:24:34 - Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan and his Empire 1:27:10 - Bloodline 1:27:40 - Forgetting your lines 1:31:52 - Acting classes 1:35:44 - Casting, nerves and avoiding desperation 1:39:23 - Showreels, headshots and reaching out 1:42:37 - Mission in life 1:46:02 - The Film school experiment 1:49:08 - Universal advice 1:51:41 - Lasting Words 1:55:14 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Kayne Lee Harrison is a British-American actor best known for his role as Cre in Netflix’s Resort to Love. In this episode he talks about breaking into acting from a working-class background, the class barriers that still shape the industry, and what it took to push through them. He reflects on Resort to Love, his writing on Heterogeneity, and the importance of honest conversations around faith and politics. We also cover rejection, the impact of social media on cinema, his creative influences, cultural differences between the UK and the USA, and why reading is central to growth as an artist and a person. Instagram: @kayneleeharrison TikTok: kayneharrison CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:56 - Intro 02:37 - Who is Kayne 04:32 - Hustling your way into acting from working class background 12:22 - Resort to Love 23:25 - Rejection 25:52 - Life after Resort to Love 27:44 - Heterogeneity. Writing. Faith and hope. 46:56 - The Night In 54:14 - Watching yourself 56:15 - How reality TV and social media affect cinema 59:46 - TV vs film. Game of Thrones 1:05:55 - Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr. and nepotism 1:08:58 - Actors, directors, genres 1:15:20 - Controversy of Witcher 1:18:37 - Heat, Vegas and gambling 1:22:39 - GB vs USA 1:27:03 - Advice for actors 1:29:17 - Know your lines! 1:35:14 - Class barrier 1:36:30 - What's next 1:39:55 - Mission in life 1:40:57 - Universal advice 1:43:30 - Lasting Words 1:47:48 - Importance of reading 1:51:08 - The end Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Tom Basden is an English actor, writer, and comedian, best known as the creator of Here We Go and for his work on Plebs, Cowards, After Life, and The Ballad of Wallis Island. In this episode he talks about his childhood, Cambridge Footlights, and the early days of comedy. We go in depth on why he chose comedy, the challenges of sketch group Cowards, and how he approaches writing and performing sitcom characters. He also shares his experiences making Here We Go, Plebs, and The Ballad of Wallis Island, plus stories about working with Carey Mulligan and Ricky Gervais.Instagram:tom.basdenCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:25 - Intro02:00 - Childhood, sitcoms, Cambridge Footlights05:33 - Cowards & frustration09:26 - How to show your work13:34 - Getting into Cambridge14:34 - Comedy, clean humor, characters, and sitcoms26:04 - Here We Go41:46 - Plebs49:52 - The Ballad of Wallis Island55:11 - Working with Carey Mulligan56:55 - After Life, working with Ricky Gervais1:03:05 - Andrey about The Inside Man1:07:07 - Lasting WordsBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Jim Shields is a filmmaker and the director of The Inside Man series. In this episode he shares his complicated childhood and family story, including how theatre saved him and how he first stepped on stage. We follow his path from acting into corporate filmmaking, and how he turns boring material into something engaging through story and humour. He explains his work with Rob McCollum and how The Inside Man was created. Jim also opens up about his books, Three Guys Walk Into A Bar and Once More With Feeling.We don't forget to talk about AI (and whether it will take our jobs), rejection, and life in general. Jim's books are available on Amazon. Website:jimshieldscreative.co.uk CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:53 - Intro 03:00 - Complicated childhood 10:00 - Getting into theatre 20:30 - From acting to corporate filmmaking 24:39 - Story first. Brave decisions. 30:55 - Combining story and corporate 35:53 - Understanding how the story works 43:09 - Working with Rob McCollum 47:40 - The Inside Man by Knowbe4 1:00:21 - Jim's books (Three Guys Walk Into a Bar & Once More With Feeling) 1:06:26 - Will AI take our jobs? 1:14:05 - Dealing with rejection 1:18:42 - Mission in life 1:20:56 - Universal advice 1:22:34 - Lasting words Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Kirsty Averton is an actor known for roles in Our Girl, The Inside Man, Killing Eve, and Sardar Udham. In this episode, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her—both personally and professionally. We talk about her childhood, what formed her as a person and a performer, and the realities of life as an actor: from navigating rejection to staying grounded in a tough industry. Instagram: @kirstyaverton CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 02:10 - Intro 02:41 - Childhood, Hull 09:19 - Getting into drama 21:30 - First professional role (Our Girl) 31:17 - ADR 34:39 - Voice work 34:57 - Video games (Andrey loves Cyberpunk 2077) 37:47 - Elden Ring 39:00 - Console vs PC 40:06 - More Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 42:50 - Watching yourself 54:12 - Noticing progress 56:24 - Saying "I'm an actor" 1:01:07 - Being mentored by Andrew Scott 1:08:11 - In-between jobs 1:09:35 - Rejection isn't personal 1:13:22 - Missed opportunities 1:20:14 - Why acting? / Appreciation for acting 1:28:47 - Writing 1:34:05 - Killing Eve 1:37:30 - Working on Sardar Udham 1:47:25 - Working on Malpractice season 2 1:49:38 - Working on The Inside Man 1:58:44 - Working with people 2:03:04 - It's not personal 2:06:48 - Biggest challenge in life 2:14:05 - Mission in life 2:22:55 - Universal advice 2:24:20 - Lasting words 2:31:35 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Micah Abna is a British actor and writer from Croydon. In this episode, we talk about his short film One Brother — how he wrote it, acted in it, and where the idea came from. We discuss mental health, knife crime, the ups and downs of acting, and dealing with rejection. He also shares what it was like working on a play with Wil Johnson, writing, casting, crowdfunding, and more. Instagram: @micahabna CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:35 - Intro 02:21 - COVID-19 05:23 - Coming to acting 10:21 - Working on "The Story of Flip Fraser" with Wil Johnson 14:51 - Nerves 16:00 - When are you ready? 21:05 - Watching yourself on screen 24:38 - Writing 28:38 - Making "One Brother" 41:38 - Festivals 46:34 - Themes of "One Brother" 48:27 - Mental health 54:03 - Schizophrenia in the family 1:03:26 - Take away from "One Brother" 1:06:20 - Feature version 1:09:05 - Dealing with rejection 1:13:30 - Dream project 1:14:45 - Toughest thing to go through 1:21:22 - Mission in life 1:24:41 - Universal advice 1:26:39 - Lasting words 1:33:33 - The end Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Tara Hoyos-Martinez is a Colombian-British actress, Miss Universe GB 2010, and a rising creative voice of Latin American culture in the UK.In this episode, Tara talks about growing up as the daughter of immigrants and how that affected her mental health and sense of identity. We talk about growing up between cultures — Colombian warmth and London resilience — and how that shaped her identity. What it was like to represent the UK on the Miss Universe stage. We get into the pressure that came with that experience, and how she found strength in accepting who she is.Tara also talks about switching from biomedical sciences to acting, and the stereotypes in the industry. She shares her experience working on shows like The Mallorca Files and FBI: International, and how she prepares for a role. We also chat about writing, directing, dealing with rejection, and the spiritual grounding she found through Kriya yoga. Instagram: @taravaitiere CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 02:20 - Intro 03:16 - Children of immigrants & mental health 10:38 - Colombian culture & London culture 17:56 - Studying biomedical sciences 19:30 - Proving people wrong 25:38 - Accepting yourself 30:08 - Miss Universe UK 46:03 - Pressure in the Miss Universe finals 49:59 - People, memories & empowerment 54:24 - Post Miss Universe 59:41 - Transition into acting 1:01:28 - Being pushed into stereotypes 1:05:17 - The Mallorca Files 1:08:30 - Watching yourself on screen 1:11:45 - Preparing for a role / FBI International 1:15:46 - "You're just my type" 1:25:35 - Writing 1:28:00 - Directing a short 1:41:40 - Dream roles & action 1:45:24 - Spiritual journey & Kriya yoga 1:58:40 - Rejection 1:59:36 - Toughest life challenges 2:06:00 - Saying no 2:08:49 - Mission in life 2:14:09 - Universal advice 2:15:33 - Lasting words 2:19:58 - The end Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

In this episode, I chat with Fiona Hampton about her journey into acting, her childhood, and what led her to follow her passion. We chat about her time working on Kingsman: The Secret Service and her experience stepping into directing with her short film HAM. We also explore the realities of auditions, handling rejection, the contrasts between theatre, screen, and voice acting, and the challenges of drama school. Instagram: @fionahampton Representation: www.unitedagents.co.uk Voice representation: www.sueterryvoices.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:36 - Intro 02:36 - Childhood, family, and acting inspirations 07:17 - Singaporean heritage 11:48 - Getting into acting 17:27 - Studying acting at Drama Centre 35:21 - First time performing 36:43 - Auditions vs self-tapes 44:21 - Looking at yourself 45:50 - Screen vs Theatre vs VO 49:35 - Directing a short film 58:38 - Auditioning for The Hobbit 1:01:01 - Working on Kingsman: the Secret Service 1:10:36 - Survival, rejection and hope 1:17:27 - Stage: ups and downs 1:30:33 - Tour life 1:32:15 - Preparing for a role 1:36:58 - Biggest challenges in life 1:40:29 - Dealing with stress and challenges 1:42:13 - Biggest challenges in motherhood 1:46:32 - What do you want in future 1:47:59 - Contacts 1:48:44 - Your mission 1:49:34 - Universal advice 1:50:06 - Lasting Words 1:55:08 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Sevket Cerkez is a professional Muay Thai fighter and former UK No.1, RFC World Champion, 5x RFC European Champion, and MTGP British Champion. Known as The Turkish Assassin, Sevket has built a reputation as a fierce competitor inside the ring. But his journey hasn’t been easy. Sevket’s childhood was full of tragedy and hardship, and at one point, he was on a path of self-destruction. Muay Thai didn’t just shape his career—it may have saved his life.I asked him what led him to fighting, the toughest battles he’s faced, and the sacrifices he’s made along the way. We break down his controversial fight in ONE Championship with Abdula Dayakaev, the mental and physical toll of being a fighter, and what keeps him pushing forward.Beyond fighting, we talk about fatherhood, family, his approach to training, and whether he’d ever want his daughter to follow in his footsteps. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 02:15 - Intro 02:37 - The Turkish Assassin nickname 03:45 - Childhood and bumpy road to Muai Thai 14:05 - Why do you fight 15:44 - Car accident, knee injury 24:39 - Professional career and hardest fights 26:55 - Will to win and sacrifice 31:36 - Going through wins and losses 35:47 - Motivation to fight 37:29 - Coaching 39:00 - Muai Thai community in the UK vs Asia 42:00 - Can you spot a fighter 43:58 - Positive effect of martial arts 45:51 - Being a father 48:17 - Getting into ONE Championship 53:46 - Financial side of Muai Thai 55:43 - Fight with Abdula Dayakaev 1:05:37 - What's next? 1:06:57 - Entertainment and channeling violence 1:09:30 - Advice to your young self 1:10:45 - Advice to young fighters 1:11:51 - Honor 1:14:01 - Prediction for Beterbiev vs Bivol rematch 1:16:25 - Contact info / The End This video contains footage from a ONE Championship fight, used under the principles of fair use for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and discussion. All rights to the original footage belong to ONE Championship. This content is intended to provide insight into the fight from the perspective of Sevket Cerkez, who participated in the match. If you would like to watch the full fight, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/ruUKP43Pluk Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

The best moments from all 27 available episodes of season one. Relive unforgettable highlights from 2024, including conversations with amazing guests like “The Brothers Sun” actor Jon Xue Zhang, magician Max Rendall, Jordan Alexandra from “The Winter King”, Wil Johnson from “House of the Dragon”, Elliott Eason from “The Mafia's Obsession”, and Áine Rose Daly from “Hanna” and “Boiling Point” and Brandon Potter, known for voicing Shanks in “One Piece” and portraying Quintus in “The Chosen”. From inspiring stories to behind-the-scenes insights, this episode captures the essence of season one. Whether you’re a new listener or a longtime fan, it’s the perfect way to reflect on an incredible first year! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Wil Johnson about “House of the Dragon” 08:11 - Áine Rose Daly about “Boiling Point” 13:05 - Nathan Wiley about Anthony Hopkins 20:57 - Elliott Eason about light and darkness in his life 25:51 - Brandon Potter about accepting himself 37:43 - Jayne Sharp about her experience with OCD 44:52 - Lee Lomas about politics in art 53:34 - Peter Pedrero about his most memorable fire stunts 58:04 - Sofie Theobald about modelling and creeps 1:06:14 - Madalena Alberto about panic attacks (on stage) 1:12:22 - Robert McCollum about voicing anime 1:18:16 - Samuel Nunes De Souza about boundaries and limits in acting 1:24:33 - Richard Oakes about making your first film 1:27:46 - Jordan Alexandra about filming intimate scenes 1:33:32 - Temica Thompson about weird auditions 1:38:22 - Max Rendall about good and boring magic 1:41:53 - Matthew Kay about performing in Universal Studios Japan 1:49:27 - Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen about predators in the entertainment business 1:56:47 - Jon Xue Zhang about martial arts and a way of life 2:01:31 - Kathryn Georghiou about arts and the working class 2:06:44 - Dan Styles about creating the bar fight in “Avengement” 2:12:31 - George Taylor about perfection 2:17:07 - Demi Leight about the struggles of foreign actors 2:19:33 - Charleen Elea about auditions and actor’s struggle 2:24:20 - Bülent Mehmet about his first fashion show 2:28:13 - Frederik Lysegaard about acting and “muggle” jobs 2:31:44 - Scott Hillier about bipolar disease Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

In this special end-of-year episode, I reflect on the journey of launching my podcast and wrapping up season one. I talk about how and why it all started, the mistakes I made along the way, YouTube promotions, and the lessons I’ve learned. Was it all worth it? Tune in to hear the highs, the lows, and everything in between as I share my thoughts on an incredible first season. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - How it started 2:03 - Bot views 4:12 - YouTube promotions 6:26 - Patience 7:24 - Progress 8:28 - Was it worth it? 9:34 - The end Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Max Rendall is a magician with more than 14 years of experience. In this episode we discuss how he made The Magic Circle angry. He will tell you about his journey into magic, performing for the Royal Family, and the story of a lion named Christian, bought by his father from Harrods. Max shares insights on reading the crowd, memorable performances, and whether magic can impress. And in the end he will teach us a card trick you can try at home. A fascinating look at the life of a modern magician! Instagram: @magicianmaxrendall Battle of the Gods playing cards https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/battle-of-the-gods-playing-cards CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Coming up 1:30 - Intro 3:10 - Lion called Christian 11:48 - Is magic real? 13:43 - Getting into magic 18:56 - Working as a magician 22:21 - The Prestige 23:19 - The Magic Circle 28:52 - Trouble with The Magic Circle 34:54 - Agent? 35:22 - Styles and types of magic 41:32 - Facts about a deck of card 45:43 - Making a trick your own 48:15 - Designing a trick 51:24 - Reading people 58:00 - Worst event 1:00:39 - Most memorable performance 1:02:07 - Performing for Henry Cavill 1:03:42 - Performing for Royal Family 1:04:28 - Tailoring performance for different crowds 1:07:42 - Watching other magicians 1:13:34 - Effort vs Effect 1:15:10 - Technology in magic 1:19:04 - Slight of hand 1:23:37 - Preparations 1:26:19 - Most memorable trick reaction 1:28:00 - Does magic help to get laid? 1:30:55 - Financial question 1:34:35 - How to become a magician? 1:41:44 - Choosing tricks for your routine 1:44:14 - Time to do some magic 1:48:13 - BLITZ 1:50:10 - One Cool Joke 1:50:47 - One Cool Thing 1:53:05 - Teach me a magic trick! 2:00:38 - Battle of the Gods card deck Christian the lion - Full ending https://youtu.be/cvCjyWp3rEk?si=0ON4ZkwIpBuzRlLE A Lion Called Christian documentary https://youtu.be/WBhEzJGHQG0?si=0yNalgKR-PewjLeF Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

In this episode, I chat with Jon Xue Zhang about playing Blood Boots in The Brothers Sun and working with his hero, Michelle Yeoh. We also discuss his book, Martial Arts: The Way of Life, and how martial arts has shaped his philosophy. Jon shares stories from his time as a stunt double for Don Lee in Eternals, meeting Keanu Reeves on 47 Ronin, and even being a paranormal investigator. Instagram: @jonxuezhang Represented by IAG Talent Personal web site: www.xue-zhang.com The Martial Heart: https://amzn.eu/d/2OEHMXs CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Coming up 1:23 - Intro 2:46 - Martial Arts as a child 4:44 - The Martial Heart book 28:09 - Fight Like a Girl 34:14 - Think like an attacker 35:45 - Exercise control 37:11 - Best Martial Art 41:17 - Working Security 45:24 - Knife fight 48:59 - Getting into film industry 58:27 - Stay busy 1:05:24 - Keanu Reeves 1:08:20 - Cyberpunk 2077 1:12:06 - ETERNALS, Don Lee, Angelina Jolie 1:15:53 - Being productive 1:19:01 - The Brothers Sun 1:22:18 - Justin Chien 1:23:18 - Michelle Yeoh 1:25:29 - Cast & crew 1:27:22 - Acting vs Stunts 1:32:03 - Watching yourself on screen 1:33:52 - Message to actors 1:35:51 - Rejection 1:38:20 - Working behind camera 1:39:33 - Respect 1:41:11 - The Brothers Sun cancellation 1:44:07 - Counselling 1:46:36 - Paranormal investigator 1:58:55 - What's in the pipeline 2:00:12 - Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen 2:03:09 - BLITZ 2:06:09 - One Cool Thing 2:09:11 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast