Episodes 195
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

A podcast that demystifies the creative industries, hosted by Scottish Script Editor Jamie Mackinlay. Each week, Jamie chats with creatives at different stages of their careers about the highs, lows and everything in between. Perfect for anyone interested in working in the arts, Just Get A Real Job celebrates creativity in all its forms and offers insight, humour, and advice for anyone starting out or trying to navigate a career in the arts.

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EP. 194 - 'How Do Debut Filmmakers Get Their Chance?' | Gabriella Leonardi

Jun 11, 2026 52m

In this week's episode, Jamie is joined once again by writer and filmmaker Gabriella Leonardi. After moving to London for what was meant to be a two-month acting job, Gabriella is now pursuing a…

EP. 193 - 'Why I Had To Leave TV' | Chloe Maylaw

Jun 04, 2026 1h 5m

In this week's episode, Jamie is joined by Chloe Maylaw for an honest conversation about leaving the TV industry, creative burnout and building a life that's more aligned with the work you actually…

EP. 192 - 'Finding Humour in a Broken Industry' | Craig Manson

May 26, 2026 43m

In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by Glasgow-based performer and artist Craig Manson for an honest conversation about creativity, performance and the realities of working in the arts…

EP. 191 - 'The Reality of Being an Artist' | David Kirkman

May 20, 2026 57m

In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by abstract artist David Kirkman for an honest conversation about creativity, neurodivergence and what it’s really like to build a career in the arts…

EP. 190 - ‘What It’s Really Like Being a Poet in 2026' | Robbie Hood

Apr 14, 2026 1h 1m

In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by poet Robbie Hood to talk about what it actually looks like to build a creative career right now.From starting out at open mics to finding an audience…

EP. 189 – ‘Being an Acting Agent’ | Ruth Hollyman

Apr 01, 2026 56m

In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by acting agent Ruth Hollyman, founder of Strange Town Agency, to talk about what it actually means to represent actors and build a career on the other side of…

EP. 188 - ‘Building a Career as a Poet' | Luke Wright

Feb 12, 2026 56m

In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by poet Luke Wright to talk about what it actually means to build a career as a full-time poet.Luke has been writing and performing poetry for over 25 years,…

EP .187 - ‘Finding New Ways of Working' | Live at the HB Film Festival

Feb 03, 2026 1h 10m

Jamie is joined by Claire Duffy and Maureen Hascoet live from the HB Film Festival for an honest conversation about the state of Scotland’s screen industry and what it really takes to build work from…

EP. 186 - 'Taking Control of Your Creative Career' with Karla Williams Posiuniene

Jan 14, 2026 48m

In the first episode of 2026, Jamie is joined by writer, executive producer and founder of MsMono, Karla Williams Posiuniene, for an honest conversation about taking control of your creative career…

EP. 185 - 'Growth, Graft & Staying the Course' with Ashley Dick

Dec 27, 2025 1h 5m

In this year’s Christmas and New Year episode, Jamie is joined by returning guest Ashley Dick for a reflective look back on the past year.Ash opened up about:🎬 How she has grown her production…

EP. 184 - ‘The Future of Indie Filmmaking' with Hutch.on.Film

Dec 11, 2025 54m

This week, Jamie sits down with Hutch.on.Film for a really interesting conversation. Hutch is leading the charge in helping a new generation of indie filmmakers find and build an audience.Having…

EP. 183 - 'The Creative Industries Minister' Ian Murray MP

Dec 05, 2025 43m

This week, Jamie welcomes Ian Murray, the UK’s Minister for Creative Industries, for an open and honest conversation about the state of the creative sector and what the Department for Culture, Media…

Ep. 182 - ‘Going Full-Time in Comedy’ with Kate Hammer

Nov 27, 2025 58m

This week, Jamie sits down once again with comedian and writer Kate Hammer for a funny, honest and wide-ranging chat about navigating life as a freelancer in 2025. Since she was last on the podcast,…

EP. 181 - 'Inside An Indie Record Label ' with Blackhall Records

Nov 18, 2025 1h 10m

This week, Jamie sits down with Martyn and Christine Armstrong, two of the three founders (alongside Scott Simpson) behind the record label Blackhall Records. Together they explore the ins and outs…

EP. 180 - 'How Art Saved My Life' with Graham Cullis

Oct 31, 2025 48m

This week, Jamie reconnects with artist and creator Graham Cullis, who returns to the podcast after four years for an open and inspiring chat about art, meditation, and the life-changing path he’s…

EP. 179 - 'Brave New Work: How Filmmakers Are Adapting in a Difficult Climate' (Live at _And Friends)

Oct 22, 2025 1h 29m

This week’s episode is a special one, recorded live in Glasgow back in June in collaboration with _and friends.Jamie was joined by a brilliant panel of filmmakers, including BAFTA Award-winning…

EP. 178 - 'How TV Is Failing the Working Class' with Philip Ralph

Oct 14, 2025 1h 9m

This week, Jamie welcomes back screenwriter Philip Ralph for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about class, creativity, and the ongoing crisis facing the TV industry.💬 We chatted about…

'Hello, how are you? (Podcast Update)’

Oct 03, 2025 5m Bonus

Hello, how are you?It’s been a wee while since I last put something out, so here’s a short check-in. A quick chat about what’s been happening behind the scenes, the ups and downs of creative work,…

S1E177 Ep. 177 - ‘What’s It Really Like to Be a BBC Commissioner?’ with Nick Lambon

Aug 14, 2025 1h 11m

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at the heart of British television? BBC Commissioner Nick Lambon lifts the curtain on the realities of commissioning, producing and making some of the UK’s…

EP. 176- 'Finding Joy in the Chaos' with Sanjay Lago

Aug 09, 2025 49m

This week on Just Get A Real Job, Jamie sits down with actor, playwright, comedian and rising Fringe star Sanjay Lago 💫Sanjay is currently performing his solo show Love Me Like a Chai Tea Latte ☕️ at…

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Just Get A Real Job has published 195 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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Just Get A Real Job is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 57m.

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