The Braw and The Brave

This week I welcomed actor Darren Brownlie to Up Next Studios to recount his incredible career to date! From his musical theatre training in London to completing a masters at the RCS in Glasgow (formerly RSAMD), Darren’s innate talent, boundless energy and creativity have seen him work across stage and screen as the ultimate triple threat. From Scotland’s beloved River City to treading the boards in the prestigious Kings Theatre pantomime alongside Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, Darren is a charismatic performer who through his natural wit and humility lights up any stage, screen or rehearsal room! Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave

This week I welcomed actor and fellow podcaster Jonathan Watson to Up Next Studios to recount his illustrious career to date. From Naked Video and City Lights in the 1980s, to Only an Excuse and the highly acclaimed Two Doors Down, Jonathan recalls the many adventures along the way in making some of the country’s most celebrated and beloved TV and radio, as well as his work in theatre and film. Carving out an incredibly successful career, Jonathan recalls his early days of youth theatre and studying at Glasgow’s RSAMD and the people and opportunities that have inspired him, as well as the memorable moments that have shaped him as an actor. Listen to Jonathan’s podcast Forget The Ball https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/forget-the-ball/id1805806772

This week I welcomed singer songwriter Cammy Barnes to Up Next Studios to chat about his incredible career to date! From touring the world with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and National Theatre of Scotland to carving out a hugely successful solo career, Cammy’s innate talent and unwavering work ethic have seen him continue to soar as he pursues his passion for sharing his music with live audiences. Follow Cammy: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcammybarnes?_t=ZN-8xV2jTau3SY&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcammybarnes?igsh=bzZ3eXJ0ZmI1ZHFy Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. This week I welcomed professional rugby player Rhona Lloyd to Up Next Studios to delve into her incredible career to date and what drives her on and off the pitch! From gruelling training regimes to learning to play the bagpipes, we deep dive into the things that make her soul sing and what being a role model for young women in sport means to her. Follow Rhona on socials: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rhonalloyd?igsh=M2JpcTM3eTdja3M4 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonaandthewhales?_t=ZN-8xHDvtQqWmM&_r=1 Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawand... YouTube:    / @thebrawandthebrave   TikTok:   / thebrawandthebrave   Instagram:   / thebrawandthebravepodcast   Facebook:   / thebrawandthebrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast all about people and their passions. This week I welcomed Sam Carlin aka Cherry West to Up Next Studios to talk all things Drag. Starting out aged 14, Cherry has performed up and down the country ands beyond at many high profile events in her signature colour red, making her mark on the UK Drag scene. From learning to lip sync to writing a Fringe show, Sam pulls back the curtain to reveal what life is really like in killer heels and what it takes to build a hugely successful brand! Follow Cherry West YouTube:    / @cherrywestuk   TikTok:   / cherrywestofficial   Instagram:   / cherrywestuk   Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawand... YouTube:    / @thebrawandthebrave   TikTok:   / thebrawandthebrave   Instagram:   / thebrawandthebravepodcast   Facebook:   / thebrawandthebrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 240 is in conversation with actor Dani Heron who I invited to Up Next Studios to chat about her incredibly varied and successful career to date. From training in London and starring on the West End, to working on various productions here in Scotland and navigating life as a creative, Dani's talent and innate passion for her craft have seen seen her tackle a number of different roles, ever keen to challenge herself on and off stage. Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast all about people and their passions. Episode 239 is in conversation with Conor MackHardie Eliot Hannigan and Gregor Mackay aka musical comedy trio Weegie Hink Ae That? From sell-out Fringe runs to headline shows, whether it's songs about Aberdonian seagulls or pot holes, the Weegie boys’ banter-filled, witty, fast-paced humour is a huge hit both online and with audiences across the UK. Weegie Hink Ae That? website https://weegiehinkaethat.co.uk/ Follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/weegiehinkaethat/ Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrawandthebrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrav Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions! Episode 238 is in conversation with actor and stage school owner Shannon Winton. Sharing the highs and lows of pursuing a career in the arts, Shannon opens up about her journey thus far and how a life saving surgery gave her even more determination to achieve her goals! A talented and versatile performer running her successful business, Stand-Out Theatre School, she is dedicated to offering inclusive performing arts school opportunities for young people aged 2 to 18. Based in Falkirk, they offer a fun, low-pressure environment where children can explore singing, dancing, and acting with a focus on creativity, confidence and community. Check out their classes https://stand-out-theatre-school.classforkids.io/ Check out their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/standouttheatreschool?igsh=MXMwMzR5dmlocmxwdg== If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about Rilke and their passions! Episode 237 is in conversation with Lorenzo Novani the writer of the ‘chip shop play’ Cracked Tiles and co-writer of the stage version of Hilda De Felice’s WW2 story Loving the Enemy. Both shows are regularly performed in Scotland and beyond, with recent performances in Milan and Tuscany. Lorenzo is also a multi-faceted performer: a stage actor, a voice actor, and a professional magician, with full membership of the prestigious Magic Circle. He is currently developing a show called Robert Burns & the Italian Poet in which he will play Robert Burns for a second time, after having played the national bard in the 2022 audiodrama, the Lady and the Poet. His other upcoming project is Shakespeare: Master of the Mind, a psychological magic show celebrating the genius of Shakespeare, which will be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Lorenzo gained a wealth of creative experience in amateur theatre whilst studying Writing for Stage & Screen and the Art of Acting at Strathclyde University. This laid the foundation from which he now writes and performs his own professional work. Promo video for Cracked Tiles https://youtu.be/uYsMSRzijT4?si=LCPSf2Xwf5yfwiWP If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 236 is in conversation with actor and singer Frances Thorburn. From stage to screen, busking on the streets of Glasgow to high profile events, Frances has carved out an incredibly varied and highly successful career doing what she loves. From landing her dream role on River City to playing the icon that is Patsy Cline, her theatre and TV credits demonstrate her impressive skillset as a dynamic and hugely talented performer. A force of nature, her humility and positive spirit shines bright. Frances is a go-getter and a real grafter who loves telling stories and sharing those with others. If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 235 is in conversation with singer Paul Michael. Recognising his incredible innate vocal talent at a young age, Paul’s parents supported and nurtured his passion for music which saw him go on to study music. After starring on ITV’s Starstruck, uploading a video of him on to YouTube performing a Shania Twain song led to him auditioning for the global star’s up coming tour and well, they say the rest is history! Touring the world, performing in sell out arenas singing in Shania Twain’s band, the Lanarkshire lad has had the most unbelievable few years. I chat to Paul and his mum Michelle about his journey this far and what it means to pursue your dreams. Follow Paul on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/fidkPemjFXxnA8Qw/?mibextid=LQQJ4d See Paul live at the King Robert Hotel on 16th of November! 🍴2 course meal followed by an audience with Paul just returned back from supporting Shania Twain in Vegas. Email tricia@kingroberthotel.co.uk Tickets still available £35 and also rooms available £80 bed & breakfast If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. From a very young age, singer and entertainer Eddie Dobbie discovered his innate talent and passion for performing. From appearing on Barrymore My Kind of People to touring Europe with The Rocky Horror Show, Eddie enjoyed huge success and has a wealth of experience with some incredible tales to tell of his adventures. In part 2, he recounts his journey into adulthood and navigating the highs and lows of the entertainment industry. From appearing on Star For a Night to auditioning in front of Brian May and Roger Taylor, he gives a fascinating account of just some of his amazing and life changing experiences along the way and the hurdles he overcame in the pursuit of his passion to entertain. Listen to Eddie’s album The Man Inside https://open.spotify.com/artist/1L8RQ1sQQlcjWJo87yfiRS?si=KpaeT291TdK0V11jxJG7eA If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. From a very young age, singer and entertainer Eddie Dobbie discovered his innate talent and passion for performing. From appearing on Barrymore My Kind of People to touring Europe with The Rocky Horror Show, Eddie enjoyed huge success and has a wealth of experience with some incredible tales to tell of his adventures along the way. His star quality shone bright from birth and in part 1, he recounts the fascinating story of a wee boy from Garthamlock who could sing, dance and make people laugh and how him and his mum made his dreams become a reality. If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 232 is in conversation with actor and musician Dylan Wood. Discovering a love and natural talent for performing as a young person at Forefront Stage School, Clackmannanshire born Dylan went on to train at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Since graduating, alongside his screen work, his theatre credits include an array of incredible productions including 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War (Wonderfools), Underwood Lane (Tron Theatre), Orphans (National Theatre of Scotland), Moorcroft (Tron Theatre) and  King Lear (Bristol Old Vic), as well as panto at MacRobert Arts Centre. A versatile and hugely skilled performer, Dylan continues to craft a highly successful career, combining his love for acting and music. From self tapes to being on stage, gigging to going after your dreams, Dylan recounts the highlights and lessons learned along the way as he navigates the industry in pursuit of his passions. If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 231 is in conversation with singer and entertainer Jane Henderson. Discovering her natural talent and passion for singing at a young age, Jane has performed across the UK and beyond, wowing audiences with her powerhouse vocals. From recording her own music to headlining at many festivals and prestigious events, her wealth of experience makes her one of Scotland’s most prolific performers. Always found in sequins, Jane is unapologetically her fabulous self on and off stage and with a big voice and personality to match, her love for singing and entertaining others is unwavering! Jane on Facebook and Instagram https://www.facebook.com/janehendersonhq https://www.instagram.com/janehendersonofficial?igsh=aDFxaHA1ODZ0c3lj If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave