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MANCUNIAN ACTRESS IN HOLLYWOOD: I Love California!

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Good vibes and a nice chat with an old friend –  Marsha Thomason – from Oldham Sixth Form College as she shares stories about  – getting her first big break – learning about stop signs from a Dawson’s Creek star – reciting ‘Grease’ lines to John Travolta – name checking Manchester on ‘Lost’ – and why her she shouldn’t have to second guess her pronunciation of the word ‘adult!’  -LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE- ➤ Sixth form college!  Oh gosh I loved that sixth form college so much.  ➤ I loved it as well.  That that was my favorite educational experience.  ➤ Exactly the same here. It was so free..  So free! So liberal! So open! It was just incredible!  ➤ And it was the first time feeling like a grown-up for me.  Yes and they allowed us that. They gave us the freedom. They us the freedom for me to fail in my first [semester] and then get it together ultimately for graduation. It was brilliant. ➤ So now, when you meet people in LA and they as
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Mancunian Camerman in Hollywood.

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In this episode, my guest is Chris McGuire - one of the top camera operators working today in Hollywood. And he happens to be from Manchester. Here, Chris shares stories from the very beginnings of his career working with corporate video in Manchester to finding himself on the set of Harry Potter filming Lord Voldemort's big entrance. Today he lives in Atlanta, GA and is one of the most sought-after camera operators in the business. Get ready for some serious A-list name dropping! --     --     -- -LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE-
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BRITISHNESS IN LA-LA LAND: Ye Olde English and Selling Yourself

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Jennie McGuirk is a creative consultant working in Los Angeles. Here she explains her love for her home town of Manchester and how she defines Mancunian philosophy. Jennie also shares amusing stories of the British experience in a world of truth-bombs, self-promotion and confident 20-year-olds walking around speaking like they're 40-something. --     --     -- -LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE-
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OOH! What Ads Have You Made? | Coporate Video to TV Drama to Advertising

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In this episode, my guest is Matt Barraclough. He's an old friend who runs a TV and video production agency in Manchester. Here, he shares entertaining stories about: - the differences between Manchester and Leeds - climbing the ladder to success - working in Advertising vs Drama - bullying in the industry - the business of problem solving - and Manchester as a creative hub to rival London. Matt is one my favourite storytellers and you'll see why!  --     --     -- -LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE-
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DIGITAL ENTREPRENEUR LIFE in Vancouver and Sydney

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In this episode, Lee McKenzie tells the story of - leaving Manchester - traveling the world - figuring out life hacks - building his passion project of designing 'Kings and Crooks' - bespoke playing cards for magicians and card connoisseurs - and returning to Manchester. --      --      -- -LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE-
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CHOPPING FIREWOOD to TOP OF THE POPS : 30 Year Music Career

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In this episode, Aniff Akinola talks about his 30-plus-year music production career that got started from 'sweating like mad' on the dancefloors of various Manchester nightclubs in 1979. He shares stories about: - growing up chopping firewood in the backyard - getting into the music industry through connections he made on the club scene - his work on one of the most iconic acid house anthems of all time - as well as performing on Top of The Pops - twice! Aniff has been there and done that so there are a few A-list names being dropped in this episode. I certainly enjoyed this conversation. I hope you do too. --      --      -- -LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE- Aniff: When's the last time you've been here?  Tan: Last time I was in Manchester was at least five years ago.  Aniff: Yeah well the changes are ridiculous honestly, you won't believe. It's just a metropolis honestly. It's ridiculous you know, I live in Old Trafford. Come out of Old Trafford, th
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EMIGRATING TO SYDNEY & Breaking into Film / Animation Industry

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In this double-episode, Debbie Steer, supervising producer at Flying Bark Productions based in Sydney, Australia, she shares her entertaining story of getting a foot into the film industry door, working her way up the ladder to reach the top, her mindset towards decision making, and why she doesn't miss Manchester too much. Ok, she's in Sydney so for anybody who appreciates sunshine, the last one is not difficult to guess but I promise it's an entertaining episode! --      --      -- -LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE-
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