My Sh**ty Actor Boyfriend
Actor, Jake Ferretti, talks to creatives in the performance industry about how their mental health has been affected by the turbulent, up-and-down, twist-and-turny, sometimes abusive relationship they have with the industry. An open, frank and balls-out discussion podcast!
Episodes
Topics discussed/Key words
- Closing the doors of the Oldham Coliseum
#chrislawson #jakeferretti #theatre #oldhamcoliseum #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #closing #regionaltheatre #communitytheatre #acefunding #pandemic #redundancies #nationalnews #midscaletheatre #workingclass #industry #manchester #plays #pantomime #greatermanchester
Mentions
Jake Ferretti - https://twitter.com/Jake_Ferretti
Topics discussed/Key words
- Accessibility for disability
- Anxiety
- Starting in the music industry
- Inaccessible apps/websites
- Accessibility for gigs
#preciousperez #jakeferretti #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #musician #braille #singer #songwriter #musicindustry #disability #disabled #latina #disabilityadvocate #bornblind #retinopathyofprematurity #blindness #blind #artist #advocacy #anxiety #depression #discrimination ...
Topics discussed/Key word
#rosieholt #jakeferretti #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #comedian #pileons #news #parody #opinion #tribalism #debate #actor #burnout #brexit #empathy #industry #anxiety #depression #beingoutofcontrol #antidepressants #comedy #justletusknow #selftape #audition
- Pressures of Twitter
- Online abuse
Jake Ferretti - https://twitter.com/Jake_Ferretti
My Sh**ty Actor Boyfriend - https://twitter.com...
Topics discussed/Key words
- Losing a child to suicide
- Coercive control
- Depression
Mentions
#avavidal #jakeferretti #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #comedian #journalist #suicide #coercion #depression #goingtothegym #eating #drinking #unhealthy #daughter #suicide #legal #sexwork #bbc #pointless #selfemployed #socialexpectation #aggression #sweetbobby #blackcommunity #shanewarne #rolandgift #edinburgh #festival
Interview with theatre director and writer, Raz Shaw (20/09/21)
Topics discussed/Key Words
- Near-death experiences
- The taboo of death
- Fear of fear
#jakeferretti #podcast #lockdown #dancingvideo #filmediting #juliehesmondhalgh #neardeathexperience #nonhodgkinslymphoma #cancer #gambling #addiction #vulnerable #pulmonaryedema #nhs #fearofvulnerability #notbelonging #impostersyndrome #dramaschool #control #therapy #childh...
Interview with actor, Don Warrington (11/01/22)
Topics discussed/Key Words - Don Warrington
- Lockdown
- Learning in drama school
- Race
- Finding YOUR voice
#jakeferretti #podcast #donwarrington #lockdown #guadeloupeislands #masks #respect #bodylanguage #communication #isolation #parenthood #racism #risingdamp #philipsmith #rigsby #minority #markebulue #emilynemondo #opportunities #dramaschool #chasingadream
Interview with disabled model, Caprice Kwai (22/12/21)
Topics discussed/Key Words - Caprice Kwai
- Being disabled in the modelling industry
- Ableism
- Accessibility within the fashion industry
- Knowledge of hair for black women
- Embracing disability
#jakeferretti #podcast #ableism #disability #modelling #fashion #discrimination #mentalhealth #teenage #instagram #modellingagency #youngwomen #stylist #hairmanagement #afrohair #o...
Interview with theatremaker, D'bi Young Anitafrika (30/11/21)
Topics discussed/Key Words - D’Bi Young
- Colonisation in theatre
- Jamaican Dub-Poetry
- Parenting and making Art
#jakeferretti #podcast #race #queer #theatre #gender #identity #artist #christmas #africa #caribbean #colonisation #decolonisation #workshop #devising #jamaica #community #dubpoetry #windrush #windrushgeneration #love #art #jamaicanpantomime #A...
Interview with actor, David Paisley (06/09/21).
Topics discussed/Key Words - David Paisley
- Severe depression
- Feeling suicidal
- Being dehumanised from being on TV
#jakeferretti #podcast #davidpaisley #actor #tv #comingout #holbycity #casualty #gaykiss #tvcomplaints #bbc #beinginthepubliceye #dehumanised #realitytv #loveisland #mentalhealth #carolineflack #theatre #proactive #success #sufferbycomparison #insecurities #su...
Interview with opera singer, director and company owner, Bronwen Stephens-Harding (05/09/21).
Topics discussed/Key Words - Bronwen Stephens-Harding
- Toxic competitiveness
- Retraining in Opera
- Ageism/sexism in the industry
- Imposter Syndrome
- Being kind to oneself
#jakeferretti #podcast #bronwenstephensharding #operasinger #director #mezzosoprano #companydirector #rogueopera #compactproductions #intimateproductions #lockdown...
Interview with cabaret artist and composer, Mark Bunyan (12/08/21).
Topics discussed/Key Words - Mark Bunyan
- Living as a throuple
- Losing best friend to AIDS
- Being financially dependent on a partner
- Age
#markbunyan #jakeferretti #podcast #writer #gay #composer #lgbt #lgbtcommunity #sexeducation #comingout #hiv #aidsrelatedementia #therapy #cabaret #newyork #aids #money #support #masculinity #homemaker #pridesgottalent #...
Interview with author, Paul Burston (11/08/21)
Topics discussed/Key Words - Paul Burston
- Survivor’s guilt (AIDS crisis)
- Drugs/alcohol
- Trolling/stalking
- Anxiety
- Being a victim
#podcast #creative #writer #journalist #anxiety #depression #lockdown #hastings #wildswimming #racism #smalltown #exclusion #white #macho #gay #homosexuality #survivorsguilt #aidscrisis #gayscene #gayculture #actup #stigma #drugs #alcohol #coc...
Interview with director, Chris Sonnex (21/07/21).
Topics discussed/Key Words - Chris Sonnex
- Body image
- Poverty vs. diet
- Food & nutrition
- Men & mental health
- Refugee camp, Calais (Good Chance theatre?)
#podcast #creative #director #nyt #andrewlloydwebber #mentalhealth #cishet #councilestate #churchillgardens #class #fat #overweight #stigma #masculinity #workingclass #goodchancetheatre #bunkertheatre #calais #ref...
Interview with actor and writer, Daniel York Loh (03/07/21).
- Topics discussed/Key Words - Daniel York Loh
- #actorslife
- Pressure of working normal job
- Social Media
- Drug/alcohol rehab
- Power struggles/relationships in the industry
Mentions
James McAvoy article - https://www.wbur.org/npr/175709286/why-actor-james-mcavoy-almost-turned-down-trance
Kimberley Sykes - @KimSykesTheatre
David Nicholls - @DavidNWriter
Henry Fil...
Interview with writer and director, Jon Brittain (26/06/21).
Topics discussed/Key Words
- Bullimia
- Body image
- Dyspraxia (link below)
- Anxiety
- Being in control
- Writer/director/actor relationships
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09jk37n - My Dyspraxic Life
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jun/26/actor-rafe-spall-talks-about-his-weight-struggles - Rate Spall article
#podcast #eatingdisorder #bullimia #anorexia #confi...
Interview with musician and writer, CN Lester (05/06/21)
- Topics discussed/Key Words - CN Lester
- Improvised Opera
- OCD
- Cyclothymic Manic Depression
- CAMS Mental Health care
- Jamie Hale - poetry book called Shield. ‘Cryptic’ Show at the Barbican
- Transpose show at The Barbican
- Opera Makers - Fab audition!
- Blog post - ‘Middle Class Artist’ (fatphobia in Opera)
- Trans Like Me - 1st book
#improvisedopera #homemanchester #leodalton #ga...
Interview with actress and theatre maker, L Morgan Lee (18/05/21).
Topics discussed:
- Lived experience of being transgender
- Race
- Self-confidence
- Fear of Success
- Cercle Hermaphroditos - Shualee Cook
- Maxa - The Maddest Woman in the World
#transgenderactress #trans #auditionroom #thedanishgirl #visibility #representation #shualeecook #paulamaxa #cerclehermaphroditos #fearofsuccess
Topics discussed:
- Definitions of trans/cis/non-binary
- Their show, ’Since U Been Gone’
- Self-care
- Being attacked on the street
- ACE funding
- Find your community/support (Theatre Queers)
- TRIGGER WARNING - CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS CHAT. DETAILS OF TRANSPHOBIC VIOLENCE.
#depression #theatrequeers #transphobicviolence #nonbinary #nonbinaryperformers #jaggedlittlepill #breakfastonpluto #acefunding #selfcare #cis #trans #netflixdisclosure...
Interview with life coach, author and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Camilla Sacre Dallerup (10/05/21).
- Topics discussed
- Dancing with the Stars
- Judging myself
- Self-love
- Body image
- Self-healing
- Empathy
- Breathing Exercises
#coaching #coachingcareer #mindtools #dancing #movement #career #dancingwiththestarsnewzealand #newzealand #nlp #neurolinguisticprogramming #communication #raisingawareness #mindful #selfcareregime #judg...
Interview with sound designer and composer, Alex Faye-Braithwaite (08/05/21)
- Making/learning from mistakes
- Dealing with failure
- Being relevant
- Proud Trust, Manchester
- CBT Therapy
- Feeling OK with what you’re doing
#impostersyndrome #family #support #proudtrust #manchester #lgbtqi #pressure #habits #challengehabits #therapy #help #stress
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.