Stedman History: Recent Episodes
Alex Stedman
Today I'm joined by the amazing Daniel Clarkson, the man behind such shows as Potted Potter, Potted Panto, The Crown Live and The Pirate, The Princess and The Platypus. It's a very fun chat, we talk about his time on CBBC, working with his comedy partner Jeff, Harry Potter, LA/ NY and so much more!
Follow Dan on Twitter: @Daniel_Veronica
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Happy New Year!!
Today I'm joined by the amazing Shaelee Rooke from Roustabout Theatre, we talk all about how Roustabout got started, her move from Australia to England, family theatre inspirations and much more!
Follow Shae & Roustabout on Twitter: @shaeleerooke @weareroustabout
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Today I'm joined by the amazing actor/ rapper David Bonnick Jr. aka Gambit Ace. It's a great conversation we talk about how acting and music is his thing, diving into hip hop/ theatre, Beats and Elements, High Rise estate of Mind, artistry and much much more.
You can follow Gambit Ace on Twitter: @Gambit_Ace and Instagram:@gambitacedbj
And you can listen to his music via Apple/ Spotify
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Back with a brand new epiosde. Today I'm speaking to theatre director Niall Phillips, it's a truly inspiring conversation, we talk about theatre, mental health, PMA, the Hardcore scene, straight edge, picking people up when they fall and so much more.
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Follow Niall on Twitter: @niallpxx and @lonesomeschoolb and check out the workshops at lonesomeworkshops.com
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It's been a while, but I'm back! Here with a short episode to update you on my whereabouts and the future of the podcast! Enjoy!
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Today I'm joined by theatremaker, director, writer and performer Helena Middleton, co founder of The Wardrobe Ensemble. We talk all about Helena's early inspirations, how The Wardrobe Ensemble formed, performing their first show Riot 10 years later at Bristol Old Vic, her love of devising, creating work, Education, Education, Education's run in the West End, The Star Seeker's journey from The Wardrobe Theatre to the National Theatre, Kin which premiered in Palm Springs, her new film My Mama, A Man which was part of the BFI Flare festival 2020 and much much more. It's a really inspiring chat, please tell all your friends. If you've enjoyed it please rate, review and subscribe.
This week I'm joined by the multi talented Actor-Singer-Beatboxer Kate Donnachie, we're talking all about the BAC Beatbox Academy, Backflips, Avril Lavigne, Crongton Knights with Pilot Theatre and much much more. There is a lot of laughter in this podcast, hopefully you will be enticed to join us in some healthy guffaws.
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Follow Kate on Twitter: @KateWDonnachie
In today's episode, I'm diving into my family history once again! I can't wait to share this new find with all of you. I'm also talking about A Tribe Called Quest, Glassjaw, Olympic Torches and much more! Enjoy the chat and stick around for one of my favourite songs that myself, Kiki and Loz Box have recorded recently!
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Today I’m joined by the amazing Ross Harris for a really inspiring conversation about his journey from England to America and chasing his dream of working in film. We talk about his writing, directing and producing. Ross shares so many great bits of advice, you won’t want to miss this episode! We talk about GF, the short film written by his wife Hannah Suria, that won best picture at the LA Feedback Film Festival, future projects and much more!
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This week I'm joined by the amazing actor-writer Alexandra Donnachie. We discuss Alex's acting inspiration, her near career as a paramedic, her training at University of Northampton and Central School Of Speech & Drama. We talk about her autobiographical show Three Years, One Week and A Lemon Drizzle which she created with her sister Kate Donnachie, When We Died (Longlisted for the Bruntwood Prize 2017, Vaults Festival 2020 with Carbon Theatre) her upcoming show 28, her love of Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Battersea Arts Centre and much more. A really fun and enjoyable episode.
Trigger warning: Please be aware at times during the podcast we touch on performances that address themes including sexual violence, death and eating disorders.
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Today I am joined by George Mann, Co-Artistic Director and founder of Ad Infinitum, theatre maker, performer, writer and director. We talk about George's inspiration to become a performer, his training at Lecoq, forming Ad Infinitum, Behind the Mirror, Odyssey (winner of The Stage Best Solo Performer) Translunar Paradise, Light, winning the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic Quercus Award, meeting John Retallack, co-directing Pink Mist at Bristol Old Vic/ Bush Theatre and much much more. It's a really excitiing and inspiring conversation and I am sure you will enjoy it!
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Today I am joined by the pop punk legend Matt James Davis from The Following Announcement, it's his birthday and we're talking about his 18 years of playing bass. Playing shows in America, long nights and all night drives from Scotland to England and much much more. All you need is a pen, a piece of a paper and a list of your dreams. An inspiring chat with the lover of country, Johnny Cash and Cher.
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This week it's a bumper edition of the podcast and the longest one of the series! I am joined by the best drummer in the world Danny Watts! We're talking about finding inspiration and chasing your dreams. We also talk about what inspired Danny to start playing the drums, his various different bands including Sloppy Joe, TFA, Travis Waltons and more! Funny touring stories and changing drumming styles over the years. It's a really fun chat with a really great friend who I've known since i was 16. Enjoy the chat and the songs!
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I am joined by the amazing actor, writer, theatre maker, musician extraordinaire Anna Soden this week, we talk about theatre, bad adverts, performing to people in masks, playing a fairy and much much more, it's a fun chat between two friends!
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It's the first Stedman History podcast of the year and I am joined by the amazing Lakeisha Lynch-Stevens, Lakeisha is an incredibly talented actor, writer, director, theatre maker, spoken word artist and battle rap sender! We talk all about getting into acting, making theatre, High Rise eState of Mind, performing during a pandemic, our Christmas drill challenge extravaganza and much more!
Stick around for two exclusive tracks we made over Christmas!
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A bumper end of year special!! Today I'm talking about my favourite albums of the year, brilliant theatre shows I've seen, great books, keeping that PMA, a lovely couple of musical interludes, creating drill tracks and much more! Enjoy and please subscribe.
Today I'm talking all about the history of Sloppy Joe! Wait who....? My punk band! It's been 14 years since our first gig, so I'm playing songs from our back catalogue, telling funny tales and having a blast!
Also what did i get up to this week?
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Episode 3 is finally here, today I'm talking all about:
Pop Punk, is it dead? The Grammys, Undertaker's retirement, Lockdown books, Drill, great 2020 albums, I perform some bad poetry, Tufnel Park, Spanish Love Songs, Faith No More, Venom Prison and a very special 2020 remix of a Sloppy Joe song. Enjoy and please rate and review and share!
A lot to cover this week: DMX, Vegan Caribbean, Freestyles, Screaming, P Vaelly, 187. What goes on in the mind of Alex Stedman as he shouts into the dark and recounts the week that was!