Podcasts by Balancing Acts

The Lovely Boys on making feel good online comedy content from 2022-05-31T12:58:24

Will Robbins and Ben Cohen are the Lovely Boys, an online comedy sketch duo.

Both of them are ...

Matty Hutson on buddhism and musical comedy from 2022-05-19T16:39:30

Matty Hutson is a musical comedian and improviser at the Free Association.

He has reached the ...

Zehavah Handler on how to cure insomnia from 2022-03-07T09:37:53

Zehavah Handler is a registered BACP psychotherapist and trained in CBT-i practitioner sleep councillor, a pr...

Darryl Edwards on the importance of movement and play from 2022-02-23T18:16:22

Darryl Edwards is a movement coach and best selling author. He is the founder of the Primal Pla...

Henry Normal on his creative journey as a poet and co-founder of Babycow Productions from 2022-02-11T17:59:12

Henry Normal is a writer, poet, TV and film producer and founder of the Manchester poetry festival (now literary f...

What does the idea of balance mean to you or not? Pt.2 from 2022-02-04T18:47:04

We're back with part 2 of the compilation of answers to the final question I ask all guests on Balancing Acts.

Featuring in order of appearance are:

1) Bel and Clare (Ep.70)

What does the idea of balance mean to you or not? Pt.1 from 2022-01-28T18:31:49

In this weeks episode I've compiled some of my favourites answers to the question I ask every guest on Balancing Acts: What does the idea of balance mean to you or not? Featured in running order...

Liz Earle MBE on her entrepreneurial and wellness journey from 2022-01-04T15:18:12

Liz Earle MBE is a champion of women’s health, media influencer, author of 36 books, TV presenter, p...

Remi Nicole on balancing Motherhood with her music and filmmaking career from 2021-12-17T11:31:44

Remi Nicole is a writer, director and performer.

A native of Holloway, North London, Remi grew up f...

Ashley Gorman on going from being homeless to following his comedy dreams from 2021-11-26T15:53:09

Ashley is a comedian and writer from North West London.

He went from being homeless to win...

Bel Knight & Clare Hoey on becoming a successful writing partnership from 2021-11-17T13:53:01

Bel Knight and Clare Hoey are a writing partnership working across TV, film and podcast projects.

They w...

Ryan Dalton on growing his podcast and going back to nature from 2021-11-02T11:36:05

Ryan Dalton is the host of the nature and wildlife podcast ' Listen

Simon London on the good, bad and ugly side of the BBC and TV industry from 2021-10-24T17:45:30

Simon has a well-deserved reputation as a broadcast ‘all-rounder’.

 His television career started...

Stephen Tomlinson on using the breath to increase physical and mental performance from 2021-10-10T16:32:51

Stephen is one of the few people in the UK who is fully trained in the Neuromuscular Activation technique k...

Naomi Shragai on how our past informs our working relationships from 2021-10-01T11:44:56

Naomi is an author, freelance journalist, business consultant and psychotherapist.

She has written for The...

Ethan Lawrence on going from delivering pizzas to starring in After Life from 2021-09-22T10:53:54

Ethan is an actor and comedian.

He has starred in Bad Education both the TV series and feat...

Dugan O'Neal on balancing Fatherhood and filmmaking from 2021-09-15T04:00

Dugan is a writer, director and actor.

He has directed music videos for the likes of Duck Sauce...

Oenone on balancing life as an influencer, podcaster and comedian from 2021-09-07T04:00:20

Oenone is an influencer, presenter, podcaster and comedian.

Her podcast Adulting has been downloade...

Christine Rose on her accidental path into becoming one of the most sought after TV comedy writers from 2021-05-01T11:15:12

Christine Rose is a TV comedy writer.

Christine has written on shows including Graham Norton,...

James Farmer on how he became one of the UK's most in demand gag writers from 2021-04-06T09:00:46

James Farmer is a comedian and writer.

James has worked as a writer on some of the most successful...

Tony Kent on balancing being an author and criminal barrister from 2021-03-25T12:35:29

Tony Kent is an author and criminal barrister.

Tony grew up on a council estate in west London, ...

Shaun Pye on finding the balance between writing on panel and narrative shows from 2021-03-18T15:39:23

Shaun Pye is a writer and producer.

Shaun has written for numerous TV shows including The 11 O'Clock Show, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, They Think It's All ...

Anirban Dasgupta on becoming India's rising comedy star and the fear of being arrested from 2021-03-10T17:15:02

Anirban is a comedian and writer from India.

Anirban Dasgupta gave up his sales job ...

KG Tha Comedian on his 10 year journey to success from 2021-03-01T10:19:13

KG The Comedian is an actor, comedian and writer.

KG is best known for a YouTube viral hit called ...

Neil Webster on enjoying the creative process and finding Buddhism along the way from 2021-02-17T14:03:58

Neil is a writer, exec producer and co-founded the comedy drama production company Happy Tramp.

Ha...

Athena Kugblenu on the benefits of starting out in comedy in your 30's from 2021-02-09T17:12:13

Athena writes and performs comedy. She is a member of the BBC Comedy Room 2019/20 and was awarded the B...

Zuby on why he decided to become more outspoken on his opinions and beliefs from 2021-02-03T13:17:33

Zuby is an independent rapper, podcast host, author, public speaker and creative entrepreneur,&nb...

Rachel Stubbings on being a jack of all trades and how it's finally paying off from 2021-01-26T16:50:05

In this conversation I chat to actor/writer/director Rachel Stubbings (https://twitter.com/RachelStubbings...

Shane Todd on why he adopts a positive mindset and how he went viral after roasting the Ulster rugby team from 2021-01-19T16:40:22

In this conversation I chat to comedian/actor/presenter Shane Todd (https://twitter.com/shanetodd).  Listen

Adjani Salmon on creating an award winning web series and lessons learned along the way from 2021-01-11T10:56:01

In this conversation I chat to writer/director Adjani Salmon (https://www.instagram.com/s.adjani).

Tom Deacon on how he balances being a comedian and presenter from 2020-12-17T14:14:36

In this conversation I chat to comedian and presenter Tom Deacon (https://twitter.com/TomHDeacon).

To...

Andrew Gold on making HBO and BBC documentaries abroad from 2020-12-09T13:17:02

In this conversation I chat to documentary maker and journalist Andrew Gold (https://twitter.com/AndrewGold_...

Nat Luurtsema on manifesting her dream career from 2020-12-02T14:34:17

In this conversation I chat to writer, director and author Nat Luurtsema (https://twitter.com/natluurtsema Listen

Nathan Caton on collaborating with writers from different perspectives from 2020-11-23T19:15:16

In this conversation I chat to comedian and writer Nathan Caton (https://twitter.com/NathanCaton)

Na...

Gytha Lodge on her 22 year journey to becoming a best selling author from 2020-11-15T20:21:38

In this conversation I chat to author/playwright/screenwriter Gytha Lodge (https://twitter.com/thegyth).

Heydon Prowse on making online political stunts and co-creating the BAFTA winning 'The Revolution Will Be Televised' from 2020-11-04T15:05:51

In this conversation I chat to writer/director/performer/producer, Heydon Prowse (https://www.twitter.com...

Steve Roe on running Hoopla Impro and learning the art of delegation from 2020-10-26T15:53:22

In this conversation I chat to the founder of Hoopla, Steve Roe (https://www.hooplaimpro.com).

Stev...

Jacob Reed on directing Jimmy Kimmel Live from 2020-10-16T15:45:49

In this conversation I chat to writer/director/improviser Jacob Reed (http://jacobreed.net).

Jacob has dir...

Jacob Reed on directing Jimmy Kimmel Live from 2020-10-16T15:45:49

In this conversation I chat to writer/director/improviser Jacob Reed (http://jacobreed.net).

Jacob has dir...

Joe Jacobs on making his BBC Radio 4 documentary 'Hip-hop's Laughing Stock' from 2020-10-07T11:07:31

In this conversation I chat to comedian and rapper Joe Jacobs (https://www.instagram.com/jesterjac...

Joe Jacobs on making his BBC Radio 4 documentary 'Hip-hop's Laughing Stock' from 2020-10-07T11:07:31

In this conversation I chat to comedian and rapper Joe Jacobs (https://www.instagram.com/jesterjac...

Tom Houghton how he transitioned from performing as part of a group to becoming a solo stand up comedian from 2020-09-28T11:14:30

In this conversation I chat to comedian Tom Houghton (https://www.instagram.com/honourabletom). Listen

Tom Houghton how he transitioned from performing as part of a group to becoming a solo stand up comedian from 2020-09-28T11:14:30

In this conversation I chat to comedian Tom Houghton (https://www.instagram.com/honourabletom). Listen

Daisy Squires, Lou Marillier & Sophia Seymour on collaborating to create the Guardian produced documentary 'Teranga ' from 2020-09-21T10:03:22

In this conversation I chat to Daisy Squires, Lou Marillier and Sophia Seymour, the co-directors of the Guardian produced documentary 'Teranga' ( Listen

Daisy Squires, Lou Marillier & Sophia Seymour on collaborating to create the Guardian produced documentary 'Teranga ' from 2020-09-21T10:03:22

In this conversation I chat to Daisy Squires, Lou Marillier and Sophia Seymour, the co-directors of the Guardian produced documentary 'Teranga' ( Listen

Rose Holt on how she became a viral sensation on Twitter from 2020-09-10T11:44:50

In this conversation I chat to actor and comedian Rose Holt (https://twitter.com/RosieisaHolt).

Rose Holt on how she became a viral sensation on Twitter from 2020-09-10T11:44:50

In this conversation I chat to actor and comedian Rose Holt (https://twitter.com/RosieisaHolt).

Will Robbins on the benefits of self-discipline and journaling everyday from 2020-08-18T08:00:29

In this conversation I chat to actor and comedian Will Robbins (https://www.instagram.com/willyrobbins...

Joe Hobbs on his struggles with ADHD from 2020-08-09T10:02:48

In this conversation I chat to comedian Joe Hobbs (https://www.joehobbs.co.uk).

Joe has been nominated f...

Joe Hobbs on his struggles with ADHD from 2020-08-09T10:02:48

In this conversation I chat to comedian Joe Hobbs (https://www.joehobbs.co.uk).

Joe has been nominated f...

Esther Manito on following your passion and ignoring the judgement of others from 2020-08-04T12:02:57

In this conversation I chat to comedian Esther Manito (https://www.esthermanito.co.uk).

Esther is th...

Esther Manito on following your passion and ignoring the judgement of others from 2020-08-04T12:02:57

In this conversation I chat to comedian Esther Manito (https://www.esthermanito.co.uk).

Esther is th...

Barry Ferns on the importance of meditation from 2020-07-24T10:33:32

In this conversation I chat to comedian, writer, director and co-founder of Angel Comedy, Barry Ferns (https://barryfe...

Barry Ferns on the importance of meditation from 2020-07-24T10:33:32

In this conversation I chat to comedian, writer, director and co-founder of Angel Comedy, Barry Ferns (https://barryfe...

Mark Boutros on how to get past imposter syndrome from 2020-07-08T16:26:26

In this conversation I chat to screenwriter Mark Boutros (https://www.mark-boutros.com).

Mark co-...

Mark Boutros on how to get past imposter syndrome from 2020-07-08T16:26:26

In this conversation I chat to screenwriter Mark Boutros (https://www.mark-boutros.com).

Mark co-...

AJ King on becoming a radio presenter and DJ on Kiss 100 from 2020-06-29T17:03:40

In this conversation I chat to radio presenter and DJ, AJ King (https://www.instagram.com/kingajking)...

AJ King on becoming a radio presenter and DJ on Kiss 100 from 2020-06-29T17:03:40

In this conversation I chat to radio presenter and DJ, AJ King (https://www.instagram.com/kingajking)...

Josh Pieters on the importance of punching up from 2020-06-22T11:37:15

In this conversation I chat to YouTube star Josh Pieters (https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Josh Pieters on the importance of punching up from 2020-06-22T11:37:15

In this conversation I chat to YouTube star Josh Pieters (https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Jack Howard on finding his groove during lockdown from 2020-06-15T10:01:21

In this conversation I chat to Jack Howard, writer/director and actor (https://www.youtube.com/user/Ja...

Jack Howard on finding his groove during lockdown from 2020-06-15T10:01:21

In this conversation I chat to Jack Howard, writer/director and actor (https://www.youtube.com/user/Ja...

Cally Beaton on transitioning from TV exec to standup comedian from 2020-06-08T11:48:58

In this conversation I chat to Cally Beaton, a stand-up comedian, writer, public speaker and executive coach (http://c...

Cally Beaton on transitioning from TV exec to standup comedian from 2020-06-08T11:48:58

In this conversation I chat to Cally Beaton, a stand-up comedian, writer, public speaker and executive coach (http://c...

Kwame Kwaten on the importance of taking massive action from 2020-05-31T19:08:48

In this conversation I chat to Kwame Kwaten (https://www.instagram.com/kwamekwaten), founder of Fero...

Kwame Kwaten on the importance of taking massive action from 2020-05-31T19:08:48

In this conversation I chat to Kwame Kwaten (https://www.instagram.com/kwamekwaten), founder of Fero...

Tibo Travers on the role of the producer from 2020-05-24T21:34:11

In this conversation I chat to Tibo Travers, producer and founder of Sweet Doh! (https://www.sweetdoh.com).

Tibo Travers on the role of the producer from 2020-05-24T21:34:11

In this conversation I chat to Tibo Travers, producer and founder of Sweet Doh! (https://www.sweetdoh.com).

Ara Bozadjian on growing a YouTube channel with over 270 million views from 2020-05-15T14:54:40

In this conversation I chat to Ara Bozadjian the co-founder of The Jump Off and So Incredible TV.

Ara launc...

Ara Bozadjian on growing a YouTube channel with over 270 million views from 2020-05-15T14:54:40

In this conversation I chat to Ara Bozadjian the co-founder of The Jump Off and So Incredible TV.

Ara launc...

Jen Wakefield on managing overwhelm and imposters syndrome from 2020-05-10T17:18:57

In this conversation I chat to actor, comedian, presenter and writer Jen Wakefield (https://www.jenwakefield.c...

Jen Wakefield on managing overwhelm and imposters syndrome from 2020-05-10T17:18:57

In this conversation I chat to actor, comedian, presenter and writer Jen Wakefield (https://www.jenwakefield.c...

Carl Donnelly on his ayahuasca experience from 2020-05-01T17:14:53

In this conversation I chat to comedian and podcaster Carl Donnelly (https://twitter.com/CarlDonnelly). Listen

Carl Donnelly on his ayahuasca experience from 2020-05-01T17:14:53

In this conversation I chat to comedian and podcaster Carl Donnelly (https://twitter.com/CarlDonnelly). Listen

Craig Ainsley on developing your passion projects into paid work from 2020-04-24T15:32:14

In this conversation I chat to writer/director Craig Ainsley (https://twitter.com/CraigSomersault). Listen

Craig Ainsley on developing your passion projects into paid work from 2020-04-24T15:32:14

In this conversation I chat to writer/director Craig Ainsley (https://twitter.com/CraigSomersault). Listen

Olly Carter on how implementing the four pillars of wellness can help us get through lockdown from 2020-04-17T13:03

In this conversation I chat to life coach Olly Carter (https://www.boldliving.life).

Through his compan...

Kelly Convey on the pressure of rapid progression in her stand up career from 2020-04-10T18:23:57

In this conversation I chat to stand up comedian and writer Kelly Convey (https://www.instagram.com/ke...

Kelly Convey on the pressure of rapid progression in her stand up career from 2020-04-10T18:23:57

In this conversation I chat to stand up comedian and writer Kelly Convey (https://www.instagram.com/ke...

Dave Tozer on how he gets past creative blocks from 2020-04-02T17:08:04

In this conversation I chat to actor, writer and comedian Dave Tozer (https://www.youtube.com/user/Wallop)....

Dave Tozer on how he gets past creative blocks from 2020-04-02T17:08:04

In this conversation I chat to actor, writer and comedian Dave Tozer (https://www.youtube.com/user/Wallop)....

Khyan Mansley on taking an analytical approach to his productivity from 2020-03-26T09:02:57

In this conversation I chat with actor, writer and director Khyan Mansley (https://www.youtube.com/Khyan). Listen

Khyan Mansley on taking an analytical approach to his productivity from 2020-03-26T09:02:57

In this conversation I chat with actor, writer and director Khyan Mansley (https://www.youtube.com/Khyan). Listen

Seán Burke on the importance of consistently releasing content from 2020-03-18T18:58:26

In this conversation I chat with comedian, actor and writer Seán Burke (https://twitter.com/SeanBurkeShow Listen

Seán Burke on the importance of consistently releasing content from 2020-03-18T18:58:26

In this conversation I chat with comedian, actor and writer Seán Burke (https://twitter.com/SeanBurkeShow Listen

Amir Khoshsokhan on why he's taken a step back from stand up from 2020-03-11T17:13:06

In this conversation I chat with comedian and writer Amir Khoshsokhan (https://twitter.com/amirk17).

Ami...

Amir Khoshsokhan on why he's taken a step back from stand up from 2020-03-11T17:13:06

In this conversation I chat with comedian and writer Amir Khoshsokhan (https://twitter.com/amirk17).

Ami...

Tom Ward on becoming an award winning comedian and finding inner stillness from 2020-03-04T15:09:38

In this conversation I chat with award winning comedian Tom Ward (https://www.instagram.com/tomward...

Tom Ward on becoming an award winning comedian and finding inner stillness from 2020-03-04T15:09:38

In this conversation I chat with award winning comedian Tom Ward (https://www.instagram.com/tomward...

Emily Seale-Jones on transitioning from acting to writer/director from 2020-02-26T13:36:31

In this conversation I chat with the multi-hyphenate actor, writer and director Emily Seale-Jones (h...

Emily Seale-Jones on transitioning from acting to writer/director from 2020-02-26T13:36:31

In this conversation I chat with the multi-hyphenate actor, writer and director Emily Seale-Jones (h...

Zara Symes on the highs and lows of your script receiving industry interest from 2020-02-19T14:21:20

In this conversation I chat with the very lovely and talented actress and writer Zara Symes (@z...

Zara Symes on the highs and lows of your script receiving industry interest from 2020-02-19T14:21:20

In this conversation I chat with the very lovely and talented actress and writer Zara Symes (@z...

Michael Orton-Toliver on the balance between allowing improv on set and sticking to the script from 2020-02-12T18:19:44

In this conversation I chat with the very funny Michael Orton-Toliver (https://twitter.com/michael_ot), who...

Michael Orton-Toliver on the balance between allowing improv on set and sticking to the script from 2020-02-12T18:19:44

In this conversation I chat with the very funny Michael Orton-Toliver (https://twitter.com/michael_ot), who...

Florence Keith-Roach on enjoying the creative process from 2020-02-06T14:09:46

In this conversation I chat with the multi-hyphenate actor, writer and director, Florence Keith Roach (Listen

Florence Keith-Roach on enjoying the creative process from 2020-02-06T14:09:46

In this conversation I chat with the multi-hyphenate actor, writer and director, Florence Keith Roach (Listen

Ian Robertson on how he launched his career as a director from 2020-01-30T12:25:13

In episode 12 I sit down for a really interesting conversation, with Ian Robertson (https://www.twitter.com/ianr0b<...

Ian Robertson on how he launched his career as a director from 2020-01-30T12:25:13

In episode 12 I sit down for a really interesting conversation, with Ian Robertson (https://www.twitter.com/ianr0b<...

Mark O' Sullivan on balancing being a creative whilst running a TV production company from 2020-01-22T11:52:52

In episode 11 (Aka episode 1 of series 2) I talk with Mark O'Sullivan (https://twitter.com/immarkosullivan...

Mark O' Sullivan on balancing being a creative whilst running a TV production company from 2020-01-22T11:52:52

In episode 11 (Aka episode 1 of series 2) I talk with Mark O'Sullivan (https://twitter.com/immarkosullivan...

Andrew Gentilli on the importance in staying present and grounded from 2019-12-25T11:39:53

In the final episode of the series I talk with actor and improviser Andrew Gentilli (@andrewgentill...

Maitreyabandhu on his life as an ordained Buddhist and poet from 2019-12-18T12:33:20

In this episode I talk with ordained Buddhist and award winning poet Maitreyabandhu (https://www.lbc.org.uk/).

Maitreyabandhu on his life as an ordained Buddhist and poet from 2019-12-18T12:33:20

In this episode I talk with ordained Buddhist and award winning poet Maitreyabandhu (https://www.lbc.org.uk/).

Maria Shehata on adopting a growth mindset from 2019-12-11T13:07:14

In this episode I talk with US actress and comedian Maria Shehata (@mariashehata).

Maria...

Maria Shehata on adopting a growth mindset from 2019-12-11T13:07:14

In this episode I talk with US actress and comedian Maria Shehata (@mariashehata).

Maria...

Selom Awadzi on strategies to shift your mental state from 2019-12-04T11:51:27

In this episode I talk with the very funny actor and writer Selom Awadzi (@selomlom).

Selo...

Selom Awadzi on strategies to shift your mental state from 2019-12-04T11:51:27

In this episode I talk with the very funny actor and writer Selom Awadzi (@selomlom).

Selo...

Samantha Baines on going with the creative flow from 2019-11-27T10:55:37

In this episode I talk to actress, comedian, children's author and host of Magic Mike Live, Samantha Baines ( Listen

Samantha Baines on going with the creative flow from 2019-11-27T10:55:37

In this episode I talk to actress, comedian, children's author and host of Magic Mike Live, Samantha Baines ( Listen

Josh Wilson on how to monetise your skillset from 2019-11-20T12:02:12

In this episode I got to sit down with Josh Wilson (@joshbvwilson), founder and MD of TV pro...

Josh Wilson on how to monetise your skillset from 2019-11-20T12:02:12

In this episode I got to sit down with Josh Wilson (@joshbvwilson), founder and MD of TV pro...

Sarah Callaghan on living your life to its full potential from 2019-11-13T11:30:50

In this conversation I talk with poet and comedian Sarah Callaghan (@scallaghan1). Sarah is a...

Sarah Callaghan on living your life to its full potential from 2019-11-13T11:30:50

In this conversation I talk with poet and comedian Sarah Callaghan (@scallaghan1). Sarah is a...

Travis Jay on balancing stand up comedy whilst being a young Dad from 2019-11-06T12:00:22

In this episode I chat with Travis Jay (@travisjayent) an actor, comedian and writer. Travis...

Travis Jay on balancing stand up comedy whilst being a young Dad from 2019-11-06T12:00:22

In this episode I chat with Travis Jay (@travisjayent) an actor, comedian and writer. Travis...

Camilla Fågelborg on AMSR and other alternative forms of relaxing from 2019-10-30T12:04:10

In this episode I chat with Swedish comedian and producer Camilla Fågelborg (@fagelborg). ...

Camilla Fågelborg on AMSR and other alternative forms of relaxing from 2019-10-30T12:04:10

In this episode I chat with Swedish comedian and producer Camilla Fågelborg (@fagelborg). ...

Reuben Christian on how to find out what your creative calling is from 2019-10-30T12:03:40

Welcome to the very first episode of 'Balancing Act's'. In this conversation I sit down with comedian, host and 'edutainer', Reuben Christian (Listen