What Makes You Tick? Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/what-makes-you-tick What Makes You Tick? Is a conversation podcast where host Ryan Watson, interviews actors, film-makers and a whole range of other artists based in the North East (and sometimes beyond). We talk about what they do, how they make it work and the media that inspires them to do what they do. Join us every Wednesday!  © 2026 Ryan Watson ba1f6f2d-0b6b-5113-b318-d6b56d1eac18 yes en Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:16 +0000 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:01:55 +0000 https://zencastr.com/What-Makes-You-Tick https://img.transistorcdn.com/I0kMa_BTqjlLWKWWpAWla6eSA_N3lTLd6-5mONX28Hw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNDRl/ODM1YTkxMDM0ODhm/YjVmMjZmODdiODJm/N2ZlNC5qcGc.jpg What Makes You Tick? https://zencastr.com/What-Makes-You-Tick episodic Ryan Watson What Makes You Tick? Is a conversation podcast where host Ryan Watson, interviews actors, film-makers and a whole range of other artists based in the North East (and sometimes beyond). We talk about what they do, how they make it work and the media that inspires them to do what they do. Join us every Wednesday!  What Makes You Tick. Ryan Watson makesyoutickpod@gmail.com No Yes Jay Sykes: Celebrating and Developing Artists and Creatives. 3 3 1 1 Jay Sykes: Celebrating and Developing Artists and Creatives. full 4853eba7-3155-4a48-a70d-8d45ce2c7d5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/164b418b This week on the podcast, an episode TEN YEARS in the making.


I’m talking to Jay Sykes!


As well as catching up for the first time in a decade, we talk about ArtyParti, the Podcast and events series for Artists and Creatives that Jay runs. We also discuss the Radio Drama that they wrote and produced for Radio 4 ‘William’s Castle’ and the process of working with a Historical Researcher on the project.


As well as all of this, we discuss Jay’s upcoming multi-part Queer Young Adult Audio Drama series ‘Tyler’. Finally, we end on some Legend of Zelda talk.


Show Logo: Craig Pearson

Theme song: Adam Sams

]]> This week on the podcast, an episode TEN YEARS in the making.


I’m talking to Jay Sykes!


As well as catching up for the first time in a decade, we talk about ArtyParti, the Podcast and events series for Artists and Creatives that Jay runs. We also discuss the Radio Drama that they wrote and produced for Radio 4 ‘William’s Castle’ and the process of working with a Historical Researcher on the project.


As well as all of this, we discuss Jay’s upcoming multi-part Queer Young Adult Audio Drama series ‘Tyler’. Finally, we end on some Legend of Zelda talk.


Show Logo: Craig Pearson

Theme song: Adam Sams

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3631 This week on the podcast, an episode TEN YEARS in the making.


I’m talking to Jay Sykes!


As well as catching up for the first time in a decade, we talk about ArtyParti, the Podcast and events series for Artists and Creatives that Jay runs. We also discuss the Radio Drama that they wrote and produced for Radio 4 ‘William’s Castle’ and the process of working with a Historical Researcher on the project.


As well as all of this, we discuss Jay’s upcoming multi-part Queer Young Adult Audio Drama series ‘Tyler’. Finally, we end on some Legend of Zelda talk.


Show Logo: Craig Pearson

Theme song: Adam Sams

]]> No Len Daniels: What works? And What Doesn't? 2 2 8 8 Len Daniels: What works? And What Doesn't? full 9b331db2-5f80-46b4-99f5-8345fa7fc23f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c594b203 Len Daniels joins me on the show this month.

Join us if you want to hear her talk about her time working as an intern on some show that nobody’s ever heard of called The Walking Dead!

We also discuss the differences between working as an actor/writer/film maker in the North East of England versus Georgia of America; Her theatre and acting background; writing her own material to perform at The Actor’s Forge and being encouraged while there, to write about race.

Finally, we end on some talk about Blood on the Clocktower.

Theme Song: Adam Sams
Show Logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Len Daniels joins me on the show this month.

Join us if you want to hear her talk about her time working as an intern on some show that nobody’s ever heard of called The Walking Dead!

We also discuss the differences between working as an actor/writer/film maker in the North East of England versus Georgia of America; Her theatre and acting background; writing her own material to perform at The Actor’s Forge and being encouraged while there, to write about race.

Finally, we end on some talk about Blood on the Clocktower.

Theme Song: Adam Sams
Show Logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:28:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 4282 Len Daniels [https://www.instagram.com/writerchick07/]joins me on the show this month. Join us if you want to hear her talk about her time working as an intern on some show that nobody's ever heard of called The Walking Dead! We also discuss the differences between working as an actor/writer/film maker in the North East of England versus Georgia of America; Her theatre and acting background; writing her own material to perform at The Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/]and being encouraged while there, to write about race. Finally, we end on some talk about Blood on the Clocktower. Theme Song: Adam Sams Show Logo: Craig Pearson Len Daniels [https://www.instagram.com/writerchick07/]joins me on the show this month. Join us if you want to hear her talk about her time working as an intern on some show that nobody's ever heard of called The Walking Dead! We also discuss the differe Yes What Makes you Tock? A Malevolent Podcast 3 3 What Makes you Tock? A Malevolent Podcast full e6bb9dd0-6ca8-4a42-a121-30cb31ed5b97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b541abe From the world of A Malevolent World:

Our regular host Paul Armstrong, interviews local business owner Albert Bernstein about how he cleans the fish that he sells to the public at Byker's The Old and Fried Fish Shop.

We also have everyone's favourite Marine Biologist Dr Lynn Schumacher bringing us news about something VERY concerning in the water. Not to alarm anyone but phrases like 'The Downfall of Humanity' are used.

Also, these two should NEVER be in the same room together.

Directed by Daniel McQuade.
Albert Bernstein: Jack Henry;
Lynn Schumacher: Len Daniels
Paul Armstrong: Ryan Watson

Music: A Malevolent World Sountrack by Simone Cillio & 'What Makes You Tick Theme' by Adam Sams.

]]> From the world of A Malevolent World:

Our regular host Paul Armstrong, interviews local business owner Albert Bernstein about how he cleans the fish that he sells to the public at Byker's The Old and Fried Fish Shop.

We also have everyone's favourite Marine Biologist Dr Lynn Schumacher bringing us news about something VERY concerning in the water. Not to alarm anyone but phrases like 'The Downfall of Humanity' are used.

Also, these two should NEVER be in the same room together.

Directed by Daniel McQuade.
Albert Bernstein: Jack Henry;
Lynn Schumacher: Len Daniels
Paul Armstrong: Ryan Watson

Music: A Malevolent World Sountrack by Simone Cillio & 'What Makes You Tick Theme' by Adam Sams.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 492 From the world of A Malevolent World: Our regular host Paul Armstrong, interviews local business owner Albert Bernstein about how he cleans the fish that he sells to the public at Byker's The Old and Fried Fish Shop. We also have everyone's favourite Marine Biologist Dr Lynn Schumacher bringing us news about something VERY concerning in the water. Not to alarm anyone but phrases like 'The Downfall of Humanity' are used. Also, these two should NEVER be in the same room together. Directed by Daniel McQuade. Albert Bernstein: Jack Henry; Lynn Schumacher: Len Daniels Paul Armstrong: Ryan Watson Music: A Malevolent World Sountrack by Simone Cillio & 'What Makes You Tick Theme' by Adam Sams. From the world of A Malevolent World: Our regular host Paul Armstrong, interviews local business owner Albert Bernstein about how he cleans the fish that he sells to the public at Byker's The Old and Fried Fish Shop. We also have everyone's favourite Ma No Lee McShane: It's all just about Trial and Error! 2 2 8 8 Lee McShane: It's all just about Trial and Error! full fa4cfcbc-7c0b-4b76-aabb-4937cc21217e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b321a55 This month my guest is Lee McShane!

Join us as we talk about his writing! We go in depth on some of his poetry work like his two chapbooks ‘The House Built From Shadows’ and ‘Raised in April’.

We also talk about his role in Westovian theatre’s upcoming production of Cluedo, where Lee plays Reverend Green, as well as various other projects he’s been involved in as an actor, writer and film-maker.

Finally, we end with some talk about Brooklyn 99 and how great an example it is of being both funny and well intentioned.

Theme Song: Adam Sams
Show Logo: Craig Pearson

]]> This month my guest is Lee McShane!

Join us as we talk about his writing! We go in depth on some of his poetry work like his two chapbooks ‘The House Built From Shadows’ and ‘Raised in April’.

We also talk about his role in Westovian theatre’s upcoming production of Cluedo, where Lee plays Reverend Green, as well as various other projects he’s been involved in as an actor, writer and film-maker.

Finally, we end with some talk about Brooklyn 99 and how great an example it is of being both funny and well intentioned.

Theme Song: Adam Sams
Show Logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2723 This month my guest is Lee McShane [https://www.instagram.com/the_lee_mcshane/]! Join us as we talk about his writing! We go in depth on some of his poetry work like his two chapbooks 'The House Built From Shadows [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FX1CN6DK?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_KXTJNXCHZYMVSY1MY5EK&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_KXTJNXCHZYMVSY1MY5EK&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_KXTJNXCHZYMVSY1MY5EK&bestFormat=true]' and 'Raised in April [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raised-April-Chapbook-Thirty-Days-ebook/dp/B0H22GCFXJ?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1]'. We also talk about his role in Westovian theatre's [https://www.instagram.com/westovians/] upcoming production of Cluedo, where Lee plays Reverend Green, as well as various other projects he's been involved in as an actor, writer and film-maker. Finally, we end with some talk about Brooklyn 99 and how great an example it is of being both funny and well intentioned. Theme Song: Adam Sams Show Logo: Craig Pearson This month my guest is Lee McShane [https://www.instagram.com/the_lee_mcshane/]! Join us as we talk about his writing! We go in depth on some of his poetry work like his two chapbooks 'The House Built From Shadows [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FX1CN6DK? No Calum Murray: What will be, will be! 2 2 7 7 Calum Murray: What will be, will be! full ef7ac63b-3422-4f24-866b-e11c3b3e65ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d3e6e13 With me this month is Calum Murray!

 Join us as we talk about his films Batman Unmasked and Crush, his work with Unified Studios, his appearances in films such as Tobi and Don’t Touch the Tree as well as various other projects he’s been involved in.

We also talk about Mental Health and Jennette McCurdy’s book I’m Glad My Mom Died.

Theme Song: Adam Sams

Show Logo: Craig Pearson

]]> With me this month is Calum Murray!

 Join us as we talk about his films Batman Unmasked and Crush, his work with Unified Studios, his appearances in films such as Tobi and Don’t Touch the Tree as well as various other projects he’s been involved in.

We also talk about Mental Health and Jennette McCurdy’s book I’m Glad My Mom Died.

Theme Song: Adam Sams

Show Logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3173 With me this month is Calum Murray!  Join us as we talk about his films Batman Unmasked and Crush, his work with Unified Studios [https://www.instagram.com/unifide_studios_offical/], his appearances in films such as Tobi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHmBbnE64j0] and Don't Touch the Tree [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3ywdoTFSGM] as well as various other projects he's been involved in. We also talk about Mental Health and Jennette McCurdy's book I'm Glad My Mom Died. Theme Song: Adam Sams Show Logo: Craig Pearson With me this month is Calum Murray!  Join us as we talk about his films Batman Unmasked and Crush, his work with Unified Studios [https://www.instagram.com/unifide_studios_offical/], his appearances in films such as Tobi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= No Joshua Waller: Midlife Crisis at the age of eighteen! 2 2 6 6 Joshua Waller: Midlife Crisis at the age of eighteen! full 7048739b-4f2d-450e-8c16-b82d8b3fe1e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a18d5e9d This month on What Makes You Tick? I have Writer, Director and Producer Joshua Waller!

We talk about:

  • Josh’s time studying and the impact that studying his MA had on his film making and work ethic
  • The films he’s made with his production company Rillachimp Productions such as ‘Out with the old, Mimicry, The Outsiders and King Karkinos: Terror from the Deep
  • We also talk about the giant crab puppet featured in King Karkinos: Terror from the deep
  • AND we talk about the challenges of ‘wearing multiple hats’ that come with being a director, writer AND producer.
  • Josh also talks at length and on multiple occasions about ME! In such a way that makes me say ‘I’m not sure how to deal with compliments (but that is much appreciated). Future guests….More of that please!!!!!!

Theme Song: Adam Sams

Show Logo: Craig Pearson

]]> This month on What Makes You Tick? I have Writer, Director and Producer Joshua Waller!

We talk about:

  • Josh’s time studying and the impact that studying his MA had on his film making and work ethic
  • The films he’s made with his production company Rillachimp Productions such as ‘Out with the old, Mimicry, The Outsiders and King Karkinos: Terror from the Deep
  • We also talk about the giant crab puppet featured in King Karkinos: Terror from the deep
  • AND we talk about the challenges of ‘wearing multiple hats’ that come with being a director, writer AND producer.
  • Josh also talks at length and on multiple occasions about ME! In such a way that makes me say ‘I’m not sure how to deal with compliments (but that is much appreciated). Future guests….More of that please!!!!!!

Theme Song: Adam Sams

Show Logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3564 This month on What Makes You Tick? I have Writer, Director and Producer Joshua Waller [https://www.instagram.com/joshua_waller7/]! We talk about: * Josh's time studying and the impact that studying his MA had on his film making and work ethic * The films he's made with his production company Rillachimp Productions [https://www.instagram.com/rillachimpproductions/] such as 'Out with the old [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5VzKk4WQIE], Mimicry [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7D1x-2feK0], The Outsiders and King Karkinos: Terror from the Deep * We also talk about the giant crab puppet featured in King Karkinos: Terror from the deep * AND we talk about the challenges of 'wearing multiple hats' that come with being a director, writer AND producer. * Josh also talks at length and on multiple occasions about ME! In such a way that makes me say 'I'm not sure how to deal with compliments (but that is much appreciated). Future guests….More of that please!!!!!! Theme Song: Adam Sams Show Logo: Craig Pearson This month on What Makes You Tick? I have Writer, Director and Producer Joshua Waller [https://www.instagram.com/joshua_waller7/]! We talk about: * Josh's time studying and the impact that studying his MA had on his film making and work ethic * The fi Yes Lucy Robinson: Nothing Scared me but this! 3 3 1 1 Lucy Robinson: Nothing Scared me but this! full 36890e8a-a281-40ee-9e2c-4fc0f2c98530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e932e2d9 Join me this month as I talk to Lucy Robinson.

We talk about how she got started in Acting, taking part in National Youth Theatre and her being part of the Actor’s Forge and DJW Talent.

We also discuss the work she’s done with Sure Look Productions, and on Jetpac Global’s Travel Virgin series.

Finally, we discuss How to get to Heaven from Belfast and I get in trouble for not having seen Derry Girls.

Theme Song: Adam Sams.

Show logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Join me this month as I talk to Lucy Robinson.

We talk about how she got started in Acting, taking part in National Youth Theatre and her being part of the Actor’s Forge and DJW Talent.

We also discuss the work she’s done with Sure Look Productions, and on Jetpac Global’s Travel Virgin series.

Finally, we discuss How to get to Heaven from Belfast and I get in trouble for not having seen Derry Girls.

Theme Song: Adam Sams.

Show logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2202 Join me this month as I talk to Lucy Robinson [https://www.instagram.com/lucyfrobinson/]. We talk about how she got started in Acting, taking part in National Youth Theatre [https://www.instagram.com/nationalyouththeatre/] and her being part of the Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/] and DJW Talent [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/]. We also discuss the work she's done with Sure Look Productions [https://www.instagram.com/sure_look_productions/], and on Jetpac Global's Travel Virgin series. Finally, we discuss How to get to Heaven from Belfast and I get in trouble for not having seen Derry Girls. Theme Song: Adam Sams. Show logo: Craig Pearson Join me this month as I talk to Lucy Robinson [https://www.instagram.com/lucyfrobinson/]. We talk about how she got started in Acting, taking part in National Youth Theatre [https://www.instagram.com/nationalyouththeatre/] and her being part of the Actor No Oli Pages: I do Voices! 4 4 2 2 Oli Pages: I do Voices! full 2039ecbc-6de4-426d-9a5f-8804d4e60542 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b56020c0 Joining me for the show this week is Oli Pages!

We talk about his roles in the recent 'Jack and the Beanstalk' Pantomime with Tynemouth Priory and the upcoming Picasso at the Lapin Agile with The People's Theatre

We also talk about his acting background and his range of skills as a performer before ending on some Lord of the Rings and Star Wars talk. Oli also does a genuinely amazing impression and you'll have to listen to find out what he's doing an impression of!

Theme Song: Adam Sams.
Show logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Joining me for the show this week is Oli Pages!

We talk about his roles in the recent 'Jack and the Beanstalk' Pantomime with Tynemouth Priory and the upcoming Picasso at the Lapin Agile with The People's Theatre

We also talk about his acting background and his range of skills as a performer before ending on some Lord of the Rings and Star Wars talk. Oli also does a genuinely amazing impression and you'll have to listen to find out what he's doing an impression of!

Theme Song: Adam Sams.
Show logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:36:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2196 Joining me for the show this week is Oli Pages! [https://www.instagram.com/masterpages/] We talk about his roles in the recent 'Jack and the Beanstalk' Pantomime with Tynemouth Priory [https://www.instagram.com/tynemouthpriorytheatre/] and the upcoming Picasso at the Lapin Agile with The People's Theatre [https://www.instagram.com/peoplestheatre/] We also talk about his acting background and his range of skills as a performer before ending on some Lord of the Rings and Star Wars talk. Oli also does a genuinely amazing impression and you'll have to listen to find out what he's doing an impression of! Theme Song: Adam Sams. Show logo: Craig Pearson Joining me for the show this week is Oli Pages! [https://www.instagram.com/masterpages/] We talk about his roles in the recent 'Jack and the Beanstalk' Pantomime with Tynemouth Priory [https://www.instagram.com/tynemouthpriorytheatre/] and the upcoming P No Aaron Burton: I'll dance around you, but you be the anchor! 2 2 3 3 Aaron Burton: I'll dance around you, but you be the anchor! full 1891eaba-e152-4e6c-9b93-e79f031026cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/a97dde14 Joining me for the show this week is Actor Aaron Burton!

We had a few technical difficulties recording this one, but still managed to have a great conversation about the monologue Aaron is performing at Ryton Music Festival, how he got started in acting and his experiences as a visually impaired actor.

Show Logo: Craig Pearson
Theme Song: Adam Sams

]]> Joining me for the show this week is Actor Aaron Burton!

We had a few technical difficulties recording this one, but still managed to have a great conversation about the monologue Aaron is performing at Ryton Music Festival, how he got started in acting and his experiences as a visually impaired actor.

Show Logo: Craig Pearson
Theme Song: Adam Sams

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:22:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 1578 Joining me for the show this week is Actor Aaron Burton! We had a few technical difficulties recording this one, but still managed to have a great conversation about the monologue Aaron is performing at Ryton Music Festival, how he got started in acting and his experiences as a visually impaired actor. Show Logo: Craig Pearson Theme Song: Adam Sams Joining me for the show this week is Actor Aaron Burton! We had a few technical difficulties recording this one, but still managed to have a great conversation about the monologue Aaron is performing at Ryton Music Festival, how he got started in acting No Diane Cullen: I want in and I want in Now! 2 2 2 2 Diane Cullen: I want in and I want in Now! full c5bf64f0-9afc-46d6-a28a-ae97a4bc93e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dc4b510 this week on the show I have Actor, Writer and Musician Diane Cullen!

We talk about her past life singing in her band Andromeda.  her move towards acting and how that led into behind the camera work on a number of films AND her work as one of the directors of Fem93. Diane also tells me about her novel and EXCLUSIVELY REVEALS the title!!!!

Finally, we talk about a show that upset my sensitive brain and ruined Bagels and Coffee for me forever,  Criminal Minds.

Theme Music: Adam Sams
Show logo: Craig Pearson

]]> this week on the show I have Actor, Writer and Musician Diane Cullen!

We talk about her past life singing in her band Andromeda.  her move towards acting and how that led into behind the camera work on a number of films AND her work as one of the directors of Fem93. Diane also tells me about her novel and EXCLUSIVELY REVEALS the title!!!!

Finally, we talk about a show that upset my sensitive brain and ruined Bagels and Coffee for me forever,  Criminal Minds.

Theme Music: Adam Sams
Show logo: Craig Pearson

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:10:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2568 this week on the show I have Actor, Writer and Musician Diane Cullen [https://www.instagram.com/dianecullen83/]! We talk about her past life singing in her band Andromeda.  her move towards acting and how that led into behind the camera work on a number of films AND her work as one of the directors of Fem93 [https://www.instagram.com/fem93cic/]. Diane also tells me about her novel and EXCLUSIVELY REVEALS the title!!!! Finally, we talk about a show that upset my sensitive brain and ruined Bagels and Coffee for me forever,  Criminal Minds. Theme Music: Adam Sams Show logo: Craig Pearson this week on the show I have Actor, Writer and Musician Diane Cullen [https://www.instagram.com/dianecullen83/]! We talk about her past life singing in her band Andromeda.  her move towards acting and how that led into behind the camera work on a number No Joshua Hunt: Trying to Get My Face Everywhere 2 2 1 1 Joshua Hunt: Trying to Get My Face Everywhere full 48625e27-08ba-4f5a-9212-9a9f5118c749 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42b6c489 Aaaaand we're Back for Season 2!

For my first guest of 2026 I have Actor and Writer, Joshua Hunt!

We talk about the films he made as a child, getting into acting and film making at University, Taking a break AND coming back to Acting as real life responsible adult!

We also talk about the films he's been in like Not All Men and Internal Vacancy AND Between the Shelves, a film he's written as part of Newcastle Film Club's most recent film challenge.

Then we wrap up by getting INTO IT with some Steven Spielberg talk and some genuinely lovely advice from Josh from anyone considering giving up on acting.

]]> Aaaaand we're Back for Season 2!

For my first guest of 2026 I have Actor and Writer, Joshua Hunt!

We talk about the films he made as a child, getting into acting and film making at University, Taking a break AND coming back to Acting as real life responsible adult!

We also talk about the films he's been in like Not All Men and Internal Vacancy AND Between the Shelves, a film he's written as part of Newcastle Film Club's most recent film challenge.

Then we wrap up by getting INTO IT with some Steven Spielberg talk and some genuinely lovely advice from Josh from anyone considering giving up on acting.

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3133 Aaaaand we're Back for Season 2! For my first guest of 2026 I have Actor and Writer, Joshua Hunt [https://www.instagram.com/joshuahunt1405_actor/]! We talk about the films he made as a child, getting into acting and film making at University, Taking a break AND coming back to Acting as real life responsible adult! We also talk about the films he's been in like Not All Men [https://www.instagram.com/notallmenfilm.uk/] and Internal Vacancy AND Between the Shelves, a film he's written as part of Newcastle Film Club [https://www.instagram.com/filminnewcastle/]'s most recent film challenge. Then we wrap up by getting INTO IT with some Steven Spielberg talk and some genuinely lovely advice from Josh from anyone considering giving up on acting. Aaaaand we're Back for Season 2! For my first guest of 2026 I have Actor and Writer, Joshua Hunt [https://www.instagram.com/joshuahunt1405_actor/]! We talk about the films he made as a child, getting into acting and film making at University, Taking a b No Season 2 Episode 0: And so we return... 17 17 Season 2 Episode 0: And so we return... full f8a849a8-a176-40de-bc61-93b9a3ac7bba https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc6b9834 Welcome back to What Makes you Tick?

This is an intro episode for Season 2. The show will return on Wednesday 04 February 2026 with guest Joshua Hunt!

This intro episode is also a WORLD EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW of the show's brand new theme song by Adam Sams.

]]> Welcome back to What Makes you Tick?

This is an intro episode for Season 2. The show will return on Wednesday 04 February 2026 with guest Joshua Hunt!

This intro episode is also a WORLD EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW of the show's brand new theme song by Adam Sams.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:58:43 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 258 Welcome back to What Makes you Tick? This is an intro episode for Season 2. The show will return on Wednesday 04 February 2026 with guest Joshua Hunt [https://www.instagram.com/joshuahunt1405_actor/]! This intro episode is also a WORLD EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW of the show's brand new theme song by Adam Sams [https://www.instagram.com/erroneous_junk/]. Welcome back to What Makes you Tick? This is an intro episode for Season 2. The show will return on Wednesday 04 February 2026 with guest Joshua Hunt [https://www.instagram.com/joshuahunt1405_actor/]! This intro episode is also a WORLD EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW No Christmas Special! Santa Claus: A Matter of Self-Control! 17 17 Christmas Special! Santa Claus: A Matter of Self-Control! full 01271f43-a9f6-4697-bda0-67a2935b7a2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/194cf6bf What's this? One last episode before Christmas! And this one is very special because I'm speaking to the man himself!

It's Santa Claus!!!!

Join us as we talk about how Santa became Santa, the recent controversies he's faced with the elves and Rudolph and OF COURSE the Spirit of Christmas.

We also discuss the Tim Allen film 'The Santa Clause' and errrrm.......There's some very serious business that I need to apologise for.

Listen now!!!

Show logo is by Craig Pearson.

Christmas Theme Music credit info:

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/a-holly-jolly-christmas

License code: RULMD8C5WBD94THA

(Santa wishes to be credited only as Santa Claus)

]]> What's this? One last episode before Christmas! And this one is very special because I'm speaking to the man himself!

It's Santa Claus!!!!

Join us as we talk about how Santa became Santa, the recent controversies he's faced with the elves and Rudolph and OF COURSE the Spirit of Christmas.

We also discuss the Tim Allen film 'The Santa Clause' and errrrm.......There's some very serious business that I need to apologise for.

Listen now!!!

Show logo is by Craig Pearson.

Christmas Theme Music credit info:

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/a-holly-jolly-christmas

License code: RULMD8C5WBD94THA

(Santa wishes to be credited only as Santa Claus)

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:10:55 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 626 What's this? One last episode before Christmas! And this one is very special because I'm speaking to the man himself! It's Santa Claus!!!! Join us as we talk about how Santa became Santa, the recent controversies he's faced with the elves and Rudolph and OF COURSE the Spirit of Christmas. We also discuss the Tim Allen film 'The Santa Clause' and errrrm.......There's some very serious business that I need to apologise for. Listen now!!! Show logo is by Craig Pearson. Christmas Theme Music credit info: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/a-holly-jolly-christmas License code: RULMD8C5WBD94THA (Santa wishes to be credited only as Santa Claus) What's this? One last episode before Christmas! And this one is very special because I'm speaking to the man himself! It's Santa Claus!!!! Join us as we talk about how Santa became Santa, the recent controversies he's faced with the elves and Rudolph an No Craig Conway: You can be anything and everything so long as you know who you are as a creative entity 1 1 16 16 Craig Conway: You can be anything and everything so long as you know who you are as a creative entity full 2b428d04-065e-4f9e-8661-2a661966f006 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cebb688 This week for the Season One Finale I have Craig Conway on the podcast!

We go into a lot of detail about the way Craig teaches other actors to know and understand themselves and the self revelation that comes with exploring acting and other creative pursuits in this way. We talk about the idea of the ‘Permission slip’ and some imposter syndrome.

Craig also talks about his background and how he came to acting, we discuss ‘Newtown Artist Management’, the upcoming feature film he’s directed ‘Red Riding’ AND the 2008 short film ‘Romans 1220’.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> This week for the Season One Finale I have Craig Conway on the podcast!

We go into a lot of detail about the way Craig teaches other actors to know and understand themselves and the self revelation that comes with exploring acting and other creative pursuits in this way. We talk about the idea of the ‘Permission slip’ and some imposter syndrome.

Craig also talks about his background and how he came to acting, we discuss ‘Newtown Artist Management’, the upcoming feature film he’s directed ‘Red Riding’ AND the 2008 short film ‘Romans 1220’.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2847 This week for the Season One Finale I have Craig Conway [https://www.instagram.com/conwaysinsta/] on the podcast! We go into a lot of detail about the way Craig teaches other actors to know and understand themselves and the self revelation that comes with exploring acting and other creative pursuits in this way. We talk about the idea of the 'Permission slip' and some imposter syndrome. Craig also talks about his background and how he came to acting, we discuss 'Newtown Artist Management [https://www.instagram.com/newtownartists/]', the upcoming feature film he's directed 'Red Riding' AND the 2008 short film 'Romans 1220 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbg_f21wUAw]'. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. This week for the Season One Finale I have Craig Conway [https://www.instagram.com/conwaysinsta/] on the podcast! We go into a lot of detail about the way Craig teaches other actors to know and understand themselves and the self revelation that comes wit No Eli Hartley: Scrambling to be Everything! 1 1 15 15 Eli Hartley: Scrambling to be Everything! full 64a50a94-8010-4f94-a8e4-3cb86dc2b34a https://share.transistor.fm/s/acbd4958 This week on the Podcast I have Eli Hartley.

We have good long conversation about and using different artistic mediums as a means to best express their ideas.

We talk about their work as a Makeup and Special Effects Artist on films like ‘A Malevolent World’ (Drink a shot!), as well as the films they have directed like the upcoming ‘I am Everything’.

We also talk about their work as drag artist Elidrogyney and how this has evolved into Drogyney Productions to produce work such as ‘Alien on my Home Planet’.

Finally, we discuss ‘Poor Things’ and Eli’s take on the film’s lack of male gaze.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> This week on the Podcast I have Eli Hartley.

We have good long conversation about and using different artistic mediums as a means to best express their ideas.

We talk about their work as a Makeup and Special Effects Artist on films like ‘A Malevolent World’ (Drink a shot!), as well as the films they have directed like the upcoming ‘I am Everything’.

We also talk about their work as drag artist Elidrogyney and how this has evolved into Drogyney Productions to produce work such as ‘Alien on my Home Planet’.

Finally, we discuss ‘Poor Things’ and Eli’s take on the film’s lack of male gaze.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3775 This week on the Podcast I have Eli Hartley [https://www.instagram.com/elihartleyfilm/]. We have good long conversation about and using different artistic mediums as a means to best express their ideas. We talk about their work as a Makeup and Special Effects Artist on films like 'A Malevolent World [https://www.instagram.com/amalevolentworldmovie/]' (Drink a shot!), as well as the films they have directed like the upcoming 'I am Everything'. We also talk about their work as drag artist Elidrogyney [https://www.instagram.com/elidrogyny/] and how this has evolved into Drogyney Productions [https://www.youtube.com/@drogynyproductions] to produce work such as 'Alien on my Home Planet [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHGvEwtP_do]'. Finally, we discuss 'Poor Things' and Eli's take on the film's lack of male gaze. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. This week on the Podcast I have Eli Hartley [https://www.instagram.com/elihartleyfilm/]. We have good long conversation about and using different artistic mediums as a means to best express their ideas. We talk about their work as a Makeup and Special E No Paul Proctor (AKA PD Proctor): Think of all the nice things and put it all together. 1 1 14 14 Paul Proctor (AKA PD Proctor): Think of all the nice things and put it all together. full 63748877-22a0-4a9e-a6ff-cfaa0b3e3fc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/149c407c Joining me this week is Paul Proctor (AKA PD Proctor)!

We discuss this lovely warm weather we’ve been having!!! (This was recorded in August and we apparently decided to let you KNOW!)

But we also discuss Paul’s writing. How he got into writing for personal reasons and how he’s since used his life to be able to tell stories. We discuss his work on books such as Grumplewolf, The Happy Cloud and Dear Bartley . 

Of course, we also mention his acting debut on A Malevolent World.

Finally, we discuss Jaws and his lifelong fear of water!

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Joining me this week is Paul Proctor (AKA PD Proctor)!

We discuss this lovely warm weather we’ve been having!!! (This was recorded in August and we apparently decided to let you KNOW!)

But we also discuss Paul’s writing. How he got into writing for personal reasons and how he’s since used his life to be able to tell stories. We discuss his work on books such as Grumplewolf, The Happy Cloud and Dear Bartley . 

Of course, we also mention his acting debut on A Malevolent World.

Finally, we discuss Jaws and his lifelong fear of water!

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2673 Joining me this week is Paul Proctor [https://www.instagram.com/pdproctorwriter/] (AKA PD Proctor)! We discuss this lovely warm weather we've been having!!! (This was recorded in August and we apparently decided to let you KNOW!) But we also discuss Paul's writing. How he got into writing for personal reasons and how he's since used his life to be able to tell stories. We discuss his work on books such as Grumplewolf, The Happy Cloud and Dear Bartley .  Of course, we also mention his acting debut on A Malevolent World [https://www.instagram.com/amalevolentworldmovie/]. Finally, we discuss Jaws and his lifelong fear of water! Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. Joining me this week is Paul Proctor [https://www.instagram.com/pdproctorwriter/] (AKA PD Proctor)! We discuss this lovely warm weather we've been having!!! (This was recorded in August and we apparently decided to let you KNOW!) But we also discuss Pau No Rebecca Rogan: Make it your every day thought! 1 1 12 12 Rebecca Rogan: Make it your every day thought! full aa7b93fc-dfe0-4249-8bd6-8f2d4344b85b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce971011 My guest this week is Actress Rebecca Rogan!

We discuss Rebecca’s introduction to Performing Arts at a young age, being taught ‘The business side’ at University and her interest in musical theatre.

We also discuss What Makes You Tick Favourites A Malevolent World and The Actor’s Forge as well as the Bring Back the 90’s showcase she appeared in with Fem 93.

Then finally there’s Disney talk including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and horrible, terrible live action remakes (My opinion, not necessarily reflected by Rebecca)!

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> My guest this week is Actress Rebecca Rogan!

We discuss Rebecca’s introduction to Performing Arts at a young age, being taught ‘The business side’ at University and her interest in musical theatre.

We also discuss What Makes You Tick Favourites A Malevolent World and The Actor’s Forge as well as the Bring Back the 90’s showcase she appeared in with Fem 93.

Then finally there’s Disney talk including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and horrible, terrible live action remakes (My opinion, not necessarily reflected by Rebecca)!

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:46:28 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2164 My guest this week is Actress Rebecca Rogan! We discuss Rebecca's introduction to Performing Arts at a young age, being taught 'The business side' at University and her interest in musical theatre. We also discuss What Makes You Tick Favourites A Malevolent World [https://www.instagram.com/amalevolentworldmovie/] and The Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/] as well as the Bring Back the 90's showcase she appeared in with Fem 93 [https://www.instagram.com/fem93cic/]. Then finally there's Disney talk including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and horrible, terrible live action remakes (My opinion, not necessarily reflected by Rebecca)! Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. My guest this week is Actress Rebecca Rogan! We discuss Rebecca's introduction to Performing Arts at a young age, being taught 'The business side' at University and her interest in musical theatre. We also discuss What Makes You Tick Favourites A Malevo No Craig Pearson: Pure Work Ethic! 1 1 12 12 Craig Pearson: Pure Work Ethic! full 405c44dc-9665-4c05-b469-d1dc010ef1f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f05d6e2 This week I’m talking to Actor and Actor’s Forge Mentor Craig Pearson!

Join us for an absolutely packed episode where I speak to Craig about his career as an actor, his work as a mentor for the Actor’s Forge, getting an agent and understanding yourself as an actor.

And there’s more! Do you want to hear about the time Craig met Gary Oldman? Then I have good news for you!!!

We also discuss various Batman films including Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Batman.

Michael Keaton or Christian Bale?!?!??

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> This week I’m talking to Actor and Actor’s Forge Mentor Craig Pearson!

Join us for an absolutely packed episode where I speak to Craig about his career as an actor, his work as a mentor for the Actor’s Forge, getting an agent and understanding yourself as an actor.

And there’s more! Do you want to hear about the time Craig met Gary Oldman? Then I have good news for you!!!

We also discuss various Batman films including Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Batman.

Michael Keaton or Christian Bale?!?!??

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3983 This week I'm talking to Actor and Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/]Mentor Craig Pearson [https://www.instagram.com/craigpearsonofficial/]! Join us for an absolutely packed episode where I speak to Craig about his career as an actor, his work as a mentor for the Actor's Forge, getting an agent and understanding yourself as an actor. And there's more! Do you want to hear about the time Craig met Gary Oldman? Then I have good news for you!!! We also discuss various Batman films including Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Batman. Michael Keaton or Christian Bale?!?!?? Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. This week I'm talking to Actor and Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/]Mentor Craig Pearson [https://www.instagram.com/craigpearsonofficial/]! Join us for an absolutely packed episode where I speak to Craig about his career as an act No Adam Widdrington: The True Faith Podcast, Fan Media and doing yourself Justice! 1 1 11 11 Adam Widdrington: The True Faith Podcast, Fan Media and doing yourself Justice! full 2ff3d986-9b15-4805-bc6e-bb66ec8a61eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1619730e This week I’m talking to Adam Widdrington.

Adam is one of the Hosts of the Newcastle United Podcast True Faith which we discuss in depth. We also talk about his background in performing arts, and the work he did before joining True Faith on his own Youtube Channel The Toon Network. Finally, we also discuss Interstellar!

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> This week I’m talking to Adam Widdrington.

Adam is one of the Hosts of the Newcastle United Podcast True Faith which we discuss in depth. We also talk about his background in performing arts, and the work he did before joining True Faith on his own Youtube Channel The Toon Network. Finally, we also discuss Interstellar!

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3220 This week I'm talking to Adam Widdrington. Adam is one of the Hosts of the Newcastle United Podcast True Faith [https://www.instagram.com/tfnufc/] which we discuss in depth. We also talk about his background in performing arts, and the work he did before joining True Faith on his own Youtube Channel The Toon Network [https://www.instagram.com/tfnufc/]. Finally, we also discuss Interstellar! Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. This week I'm talking to Adam Widdrington. Adam is one of the Hosts of the Newcastle United Podcast True Faith [https://www.instagram.com/tfnufc/] which we discuss in depth. We also talk about his background in performing arts, and the work he did before No Pam Jackson: What happens if I actually try? 1 1 10 10 Pam Jackson: What happens if I actually try? full b20d1b05-4e46-4989-a800-aee91237fbf3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f71691f5 This week I’m talking to Pam Jackson.

We talk about Pam’s return to performing after fifteen years of having a ‘real job’ and her career as a vocal artist and on projects such as Day after Day. We also have a good chat about some of her favourite games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Bioshock, as well as some nice, heartwarming talk about Ted Lasso.

Find Pam on Instagram.

Find me on Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> This week I’m talking to Pam Jackson.

We talk about Pam’s return to performing after fifteen years of having a ‘real job’ and her career as a vocal artist and on projects such as Day after Day. We also have a good chat about some of her favourite games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Bioshock, as well as some nice, heartwarming talk about Ted Lasso.

Find Pam on Instagram.

Find me on Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:01:12 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3024 This week I'm talking to Pam Jackson. We talk about Pam's return to performing after fifteen years of having a 'real job' and her career as a vocal artist and on projects such as Day after Day [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hmoon/day-after-day-otome-narrative-rpg]. We also have a good chat about some of her favourite games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Bioshock, as well as some nice, heartwarming talk about Ted Lasso. Find Pam on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pamjacksonactor/]. Find me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. This week I'm talking to Pam Jackson. We talk about Pam's return to performing after fifteen years of having a 'real job' and her career as a vocal artist and on projects such as Day after Day [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hmoon/day-after-day-oto No Balder Nieto: Choose to be special! 1 1 9 9 Balder Nieto: Choose to be special! full 2d20b6e0-bc09-4657-ac06-95ffd19f5961 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd6a13b0 With me this week is Actor Balder Nieto.

We talk about how he found his passion in acting, his journey with the Actor’s Forge and embracing the connectedness of all of life’s experiences. We also discuss Forest Gump and Tick, Tick… Boom!

Find Balder on Instagram.

Find me on Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> With me this week is Actor Balder Nieto.

We talk about how he found his passion in acting, his journey with the Actor’s Forge and embracing the connectedness of all of life’s experiences. We also discuss Forest Gump and Tick, Tick… Boom!

Find Balder on Instagram.

Find me on Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:50:00 -0100 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3066 With me this week is Actor Balder Nieto. We talk about how he found his passion in acting, his journey with the Actor's Forge and embracing the connectedness of all of life's experiences. We also discuss Forest Gump and Tick, Tick… Boom! Find Balder on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/balder22/]. Find me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. With me this week is Actor Balder Nieto. We talk about how he found his passion in acting, his journey with the Actor's Forge and embracing the connectedness of all of life's experiences. We also discuss Forest Gump and Tick, Tick… Boom! Find Balder on No Robert Carr: Do it all until you find out what you really love! 1 1 8 8 Robert Carr: Do it all until you find out what you really love! full 0b81eb61-83ca-457a-a3ed-b095b497c97c https://share.transistor.fm/s/715bfa16 We talk about being a jack of all trades as a film maker and his production company RGR Film Productions. We also discuss his work teaching screen acting with The Actor’s Forge and the further services he provides actors through NE Actors. And on top of all of this, we talk about Back to the Future.

Find Rob on Instagram.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> We talk about being a jack of all trades as a film maker and his production company RGR Film Productions. We also discuss his work teaching screen acting with The Actor’s Forge and the further services he provides actors through NE Actors. And on top of all of this, we talk about Back to the Future.

Find Rob on Instagram.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:03:05 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2427 We talk about being a jack of all trades as a film maker and his production company RGR Film Productions [https://robertcarrdirector.com/]. We also discuss his work teaching screen acting with The Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/] and the further services he provides actors through NE Actors [https://www.instagram.com/neheadshots/]. And on top of all of this, we talk about Back to the Future. Find Rob on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/robert_carr1/]. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. We talk about being a jack of all trades as a film maker and his production company RGR Film Productions [https://robertcarrdirector.com/]. We also discuss his work teaching screen acting with The Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/] No Jack Henry: Genuinely enjoying the process! 1 1 7 7 Jack Henry: Genuinely enjoying the process! full d5f0fdc4-18b9-47c2-86fd-fe911915b5d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa6b4145 With me this week is Actor Jack Henry!

We talk about his acting journey since starting The Actor’s Forge in July 2024, his roles in films Out with the Old and A Malevolent World, his YouTube series My New Life and the scare acting he’s doing as part of this Year’s Psycho Path! We also discuss the manga and anime Baki the Grappler.

Find Jack on Instagram and Facebook. Find Jack on Youtube as The Amateur Lens.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> With me this week is Actor Jack Henry!

We talk about his acting journey since starting The Actor’s Forge in July 2024, his roles in films Out with the Old and A Malevolent World, his YouTube series My New Life and the scare acting he’s doing as part of this Year’s Psycho Path! We also discuss the manga and anime Baki the Grappler.

Find Jack on Instagram and Facebook. Find Jack on Youtube as The Amateur Lens.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 1543 With me this week is Actor Jack Henry! We talk about his acting journey since starting The Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/] in July 2024, his roles in films Out with the Old and A Malevolent World [https://www.instagram.com/amalevolentworldmovie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MTB0cTJnZHRlN2lueQ==], his YouTube series My New Life [https://youtu.be/wiOiOHnfjqI?si=HmYioAlutky_mlaJ]and the scare acting he's doing as part of this Year's Psycho Path! We also discuss the manga and anime Baki the Grappler. Find Jack on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackroberthenryactor/] and Facebook. Find Jack on Youtube as The Amateur Lens [https://www.youtube.com/@Theamateurlens]. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. With me this week is Actor Jack Henry! We talk about his acting journey since starting The Actor's Forge [https://www.instagram.com/theactorsforge/] in July 2024, his roles in films Out with the Old and A Malevolent World [https://www.instagram.com/amale No Samantha Castro: Newcastle Film Club and building a community of Filmmakers! 1 1 6 6 Samantha Castro: Newcastle Film Club and building a community of Filmmakers! full 830402a3-83b8-4a73-9a76-8f6cc489895f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e89cb7d8 This week on the show my guest is Founder and President of Newcastle Film Club, Samantha Castro!

We talk about what led to her founding Newcastle Film Club, the way the film club works and their community focused approach to film making. We also discuss Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 even though I haven’t watched Frozen 2 itself. And also Parks and Rec.

Find Samantha and Newcastle Film Club on Instagram. The Newcastle Film Club website has information on all of their projects.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> This week on the show my guest is Founder and President of Newcastle Film Club, Samantha Castro!

We talk about what led to her founding Newcastle Film Club, the way the film club works and their community focused approach to film making. We also discuss Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 even though I haven’t watched Frozen 2 itself. And also Parks and Rec.

Find Samantha and Newcastle Film Club on Instagram. The Newcastle Film Club website has information on all of their projects.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2667 This week on the show my guest is Founder and President of Newcastle Film Club [https://www.instagram.com/filminnewcastle/], Samantha Castro! We talk about what led to her founding Newcastle Film Club, the way the film club works and their community focused approach to film making. We also discuss Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 even though I haven't watched Frozen 2 itself. And also Parks and Rec. Find Samantha and Newcastle Film Club on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/filminnewcastle/]. The Newcastle Film Club website [https://www.newcastlefilmclub.co.uk/] has information on all of their projects. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. This week on the show my guest is Founder and President of Newcastle Film Club [https://www.instagram.com/filminnewcastle/], Samantha Castro! We talk about what led to her founding Newcastle Film Club, the way the film club works and their community focu No Daniel McQuade: Minimalist but Creative! 1 1 5 5 Daniel McQuade: Minimalist but Creative! full f18646e3-888c-4d02-97a1-75cc9c178f78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ba6d14a With me this week is Actor and Director, Daniel McQuade!

We talk about his film production company DM Productions and his upcoming film A Malevolent World, balancing his acting and directing with a day job and his creative approach to marketing his films. We also discuss Inception and the….somewhat high….price he’d pay to work with Christopher Nolan.

Find Dan and DM Productions on Instagram.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> With me this week is Actor and Director, Daniel McQuade!

We talk about his film production company DM Productions and his upcoming film A Malevolent World, balancing his acting and directing with a day job and his creative approach to marketing his films. We also discuss Inception and the….somewhat high….price he’d pay to work with Christopher Nolan.

Find Dan and DM Productions on Instagram.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2624 With me this week is Actor and Director, Daniel McQuade! We talk about his film production company DM Productions [https://www.instagram.com/_dmproductions_/] and his upcoming film A Malevolent World [https://www.instagram.com/amalevolentworldmovie/], balancing his acting and directing with a day job and his creative approach to marketing his films. We also discuss Inception and the….somewhat high….price he'd pay to work with Christopher Nolan. Find Dan [https://www.instagram.com/danielmcquade_/] and DM Productions [https://www.instagram.com/_dmproductions_/] on Instagram. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. With me this week is Actor and Director, Daniel McQuade! We talk about his film production company DM Productions [https://www.instagram.com/_dmproductions_/] and his upcoming film A Malevolent World [https://www.instagram.com/amalevolentworldmovie/], ba No Leo Healy: Comic Books, Stand-Up Comedy and Communication! 1 1 4 4 Leo Healy: Comic Books, Stand-Up Comedy and Communication! full 01e6e2ac-b241-4879-8cbf-f62bee717bdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c65debb I'm joined by Comic Book writer Leo Healy for episode 4 of the show.

We talk about his past life as a stand-up comedian, and how he moved from this into his current life as the writer of self-published comics So You’ve Been Conquered by the Human Race and Uncle Zaxlor’s Robot Repair Shop. Leo also provides me with my entryway into Star Trek: The Next Generation as we discuss Season 5 Episode 2, Darmok.

Find Leo's comics and other work on Linktree.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> I'm joined by Comic Book writer Leo Healy for episode 4 of the show.

We talk about his past life as a stand-up comedian, and how he moved from this into his current life as the writer of self-published comics So You’ve Been Conquered by the Human Race and Uncle Zaxlor’s Robot Repair Shop. Leo also provides me with my entryway into Star Trek: The Next Generation as we discuss Season 5 Episode 2, Darmok.

Find Leo's comics and other work on Linktree.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:02:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3166 I'm joined by Comic Book writer Leo Healy for episode 4 of the show. We talk about his past life as a stand-up comedian, and how he moved from this into his current life as the writer of self-published comics So You've Been Conquered by the Human Race and Uncle Zaxlor's Robot Repair Shop. Leo also provides me with my entryway into Star Trek: The Next Generation as we discuss Season 5 Episode 2, Darmok. Find Leo's comics and other work on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/leo_healy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacZPOyn11pVaJhdG483GHlUrcUfUg4GFHxkRXOCxCP6ScsEAGEtoY9Cbxddbg_aem_abWHWISTiicrSwLlKUvM0g]. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. I'm joined by Comic Book writer Leo Healy for episode 4 of the show. We talk about his past life as a stand-up comedian, and how he moved from this into his current life as the writer of self-published comics So You've Been Conquered by the Human Race an No Laura Lee Daly: The Arts AND Activism. In the Same place! 1 1 3 3 Laura Lee Daly: The Arts AND Activism. In the Same place! full 07531e4d-f3a6-4880-968c-76d7f18ca206 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e81eba1d I'm joined by Director, Actor, Agent and Activist, Laura Lee Daly for episode 3 of the show.

We talk about her films Not All Men and the Mam Anthology, her work as an actor and agent, and how she became a mentor at the Actor's Forge. There's also talk about Barbie, The Substance and Coralie Fargeat's first film Revenge.

Find Laura on Instagram or Fem 93 Online and on Instagram.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> I'm joined by Director, Actor, Agent and Activist, Laura Lee Daly for episode 3 of the show.

We talk about her films Not All Men and the Mam Anthology, her work as an actor and agent, and how she became a mentor at the Actor's Forge. There's also talk about Barbie, The Substance and Coralie Fargeat's first film Revenge.

Find Laura on Instagram or Fem 93 Online and on Instagram.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2805 I'm joined by Director, Actor, Agent and Activist, Laura Lee Daly for episode 3 of the show. We talk about her films Not All Men [https://www.instagram.com/notallmenfilm.uk/]and the Mam Anthology, her work as an actor and agent, and how she became a mentor at the Actor's Forge [https://www.theactorsforge.com/]. There's also talk about Barbie, The Substance and Coralie Fargeat's first film Revenge. Find Laura on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chrisdarbyfilm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=NnNlMzc1OG1jdXQ=] or Fem 93 Online [https://fem93.co.uk/]and on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fem93cic/]. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. I'm joined by Director, Actor, Agent and Activist, Laura Lee Daly for episode 3 of the show. We talk about her films Not All Men [https://www.instagram.com/notallmenfilm.uk/]and the Mam Anthology, her work as an actor and agent, and how she became a ment No Chris Darby: Encouraging Conversation Through FIlm Making and Cinematography as Problem Solving 1 1 2 2 Chris Darby: Encouraging Conversation Through FIlm Making and Cinematography as Problem Solving full 61c15697-9647-45d9-9499-62b56fdbf607 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80929730 Cinematographer, writer and all around film maker, Chris Darby joins the show for episode two.

We talk about his background as a film maker, using film to promote conversation and his work on film projects such as Not All Men, Moments and A Malevolent World. We also discuss Hector and the Search for Happiness and an obscure dinosaur film called.... Jurassic Park.

Find Chris on Instagram.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Cinematographer, writer and all around film maker, Chris Darby joins the show for episode two.

We talk about his background as a film maker, using film to promote conversation and his work on film projects such as Not All Men, Moments and A Malevolent World. We also discuss Hector and the Search for Happiness and an obscure dinosaur film called.... Jurassic Park.

Find Chris on Instagram.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 2312 Cinematographer, writer and all around film maker, Chris Darby joins the show for episode two. We talk about his background as a film maker, using film to promote conversation and his work on film projects such as Not All Men [https://www.instagram.com/notallmenfilm.uk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=NWtmMTZua29sbDVx], Moments [https://www.instagram.com/moments.anthology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXJvcXhqdmJhc3VseA==]and A Malevolent World [https://www.instagram.com/amalevolentworldmovie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MTB0cTJnZHRlN2lueQ==]. We also discuss Hector and the Search for Happiness and an obscure dinosaur film called.... Jurassic Park. Find Chris on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chrisdarbyfilm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=NnNlMzc1OG1jdXQ=]. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. Cinematographer, writer and all around film maker, Chris Darby joins the show for episode two. We talk about his background as a film maker, using film to promote conversation and his work on film projects such as Not All Men [https://www.instagram.com/n Yes Dan Lemon: The Actor's Forge and the Synergistic Relationship Between Life and Acting. 1 1 1 1 Dan Lemon: The Actor's Forge and the Synergistic Relationship Between Life and Acting. full aaa259f5-75e5-47b6-94b2-87e3507c3987 https://share.transistor.fm/s/927708a0 Actor's Forge Creative Director and Founder, Dan Lemon joins the show for Episode 1!

We talk about his acting background, the story of the Actor's Forge, the relationship between life, acting and mental health, Anime, Christian Bale and so much more.

Find Dan at The Actor's Forge.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Actor's Forge Creative Director and Founder, Dan Lemon joins the show for Episode 1!

We talk about his acting background, the story of the Actor's Forge, the relationship between life, acting and mental health, Anime, Christian Bale and so much more.

Find Dan at The Actor's Forge.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 3623 Actor's Forge Creative Director and Founder, Dan Lemon joins the show for Episode 1! We talk about his acting background, the story of the Actor's Forge, the relationship between life, acting and mental health, Anime, Christian Bale and so much more. Find Dan at The Actor's Forge [https://www.theactorsforge.com/]. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. Actor's Forge Creative Director and Founder, Dan Lemon joins the show for Episode 1! We talk about his acting background, the story of the Actor's Forge, the relationship between life, acting and mental health, Anime, Christian Bale and so much more. Fi No Episode 0: An introduction to 'What Makes You Tick?' 1 1 1 1 Episode 0: An introduction to 'What Makes You Tick?' full d36cee58-8ba9-4d1f-b36d-6263c7eb6030 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7904ee96 An introduction by Ryan Watson (That's me) to my brand new podcast 'What Makes You TIck?' - A Podcast where I interview actors, film-makers and a whole range of other artists based in the North East (and sometimes beyond).

Tune in to find out what the show is all about, why I'm doing it and  maybe hear a little bit about some of the upcoming guests on the show.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> An introduction by Ryan Watson (That's me) to my brand new podcast 'What Makes You TIck?' - A Podcast where I interview actors, film-makers and a whole range of other artists based in the North East (and sometimes beyond).

Tune in to find out what the show is all about, why I'm doing it and  maybe hear a little bit about some of the upcoming guests on the show.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram.

Show Art is by Craig Pearson.

Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende.

]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:41:55 +0000 Ryan Watson Ryan Watson 513 An introduction by Ryan Watson (That's me) to my brand new podcast 'What Makes You TIck?' - A Podcast where I interview actors, film-makers and a whole range of other artists based in the North East (and sometimes beyond). Tune in to find out what the show is all about, why I'm doing it and  maybe hear a little bit about some of the upcoming guests on the show. Find me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@makesyoutickpod] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makesyoutickpod/]. Show Art is by Craig Pearson. Theme Music is 'Silent Movie 91' by Sascha Ende [https://ende.app/en/song/12515-silent-movie-91]. An introduction by Ryan Watson (That's me) to my brand new podcast 'What Makes You TIck?' - A Podcast where I interview actors, film-makers and a whole range of other artists based in the North East (and sometimes beyond). Tune in to find out what the sh No