The Brass Neck Podcast: Episode 1 With Louise McCarthy - Monkey In A Safeway Bag.

“Episode 1…The first yin…"The one that sets the tone and grabs attention…Needs to be good…Canny be shite…Make the right choice…Find the right guest…Don’t drop the ball…The pressure is on…DO NOT FUCK THIS! Starting a podcast is hard and stressful but I found a solution for all of my dilemmas What the solution you ask? Louise McCarthy is the solution!The lassie can do it all and she agreed to be my first guest and I can’t thank her enough Get it watched!”00:00 - Unexpected Musical Choices and Performance Challenges01:20 - Nostalgia and Cultural References04:45 - Family Support and Online Interactions06:28 - Supportive Parents and Pursuing Dreams07:21 - Career Aspirations and School Memories09:16 - Belief in Achieving the Impossible09:49 - Perseverance and Overcoming Challenges11:48 - Unconventional Path to Acting13:44 - The Joy and Challenges of Pantomime15:39 - The Emotional Farewell to Junior Ensembles17:34 - Drama as a Community and Personal Growth18:57 - Technological Hesitations and Lifestyle Choices21:24 - The Chocolate Abstinence Journey23:06 - Unusual Eating Habits24:59 - The Parma Violets Challenge25:35 - Childhood Fixations and Religious Habits27:10 - Journey to Acting and Drama School Reflections29:37 - Childhood Movies and Early Curiosities30:59 - Nostalgia and Awkward Memories31:39 - Admiration for Barbara and Strong Women33:27 - Audition Experiences and the Value of Boldness36:46 - A Wrestling Journey and Unexpected Acting Opportunity38:04 - First Acting Experience and On-Set Challenges41:11 - Overcoming Doubts and Pursuing Dreams42:50 - Family Traits and Generational Differences44:10 - Pregnancy and Cultural Superstitions46:00 - Cultural Observations and Humour47:00 - Humorous Observations of Local Culture49:25 - Reflections on Personal and Social Norms50:09 - Cultural Differences and Self-Acceptance52:04 - Reflections on Exam Pressure and Relevance53:06 - Tights, Wrestling, and Hygiene Rants55:14 - Halloween Memories and Costume Mishaps56:34 - Childhood Embarrassment and Unique Experiences57:18 - Halloween Costumes and Social Commentary01:00:15 - Acting and Observations on Behaviour01:00:46 - Reflections on Acting and Improvisation01:01:45 - Support and Encouragement in Creative Work01:02:46 - Overcoming Claustrophobia and Stress on Set01:04:29 - Recollections of a Cheeky Assistant Director01:05:11 - Overcoming Personal Struggles on Set01:06:40 - A Day of Loss and Resilience01:10:11 - Family Stories and Unconventional Choices01:12:07 - A Safari Park Adventure01:12:53 - The Monkey Incident01:16:16 - Absurd Family Stories and Animal Antics01:17:02 - The Tortoise Smuggling Tale01:19:50 - Closing Thoughts and LaughterRecorded at the Variety Bar Glasgow for No Mean Radio.STAY BRASS NECKED & FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInsta: https://www.instagram.com/glasgowjester69/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL835ICVt5Lt3QzZEWdTwirjdWxjoabEkwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowJesterCONTACT USWeb: brassneckpodcast.comEmail: [email protected]