The Apple Cart: S3, E2: How to be a More Versatile Creative

Welcome to The Apple Cart; the podcast for creative disruptors, disruptive creators and anyone who wants to do things differently in business. In this episode, your host, Gudrun Lauret, is joined by Nick Field.Nick is an actor, a voiceover artist, a presenter, and a comedian from London. He's been hosting a music show on Essex radio station Phoenix FM since 2007. He moved into voiceovers and acting work in the mid 2010s, voicing over 500 online commercials and information videos. He’s been in six feature films on Amazon Prime, worked with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and made his stand-up comedy debut in 2023. He’s also been a magazine columnist and event speaker and host.As well as sharing his journey into the worlds of voiceover, acting, presenting and comedy, Nick generously gives his advice on how others can do the same thing.He talks about why a regional accent can be an advantage, the importance of community and how to find work. Gudrun asks Nick how people can be more creative, and they talk about why your biggest asset is being yourself.Timestamps01:59- 04:44: How Nick became a radio presenter04:52 - 08:45: Moving into voiceover work10:35 - 15:32: How Nick became an actor16:14 – 18:25 Advice for becoming a voiceover artist18:32 – 19:50: Getting into acting19:58 – 22:26: Accidentally becoming a stand-up comedian23:01 – 25:50: Does a regional accent matter these days?26:28 -32:02: Nick’s comedy style32:22- 35:31: How to be more creativeUseful LinksVisit Nick's websiteConnect with Nick on LinkedInLike Nick Field Media on FacebookFollow Nick on XFollow Nick on InstagramVO training provider: Gravy for the BrainTV announcer and VO coach: Gary TerzzaTV actors' network: Act on ThisComedy gig app: Gig GagCreative community: The Creative CollectiveService: Podcast content repurposing