Alasdair Beckett-King

In this episode, Martyn sits down with the hilarious and talented comedian Alasdair Beckett-King. Known for his clever wordplay and surreal humour, Alasdair has been making audiences laugh for years with his stand-up shows, online sketches, and appearances on TV and radio.

During our conversation, Alasdair takes us behind the scenes of his creative process, sharing insights into how he comes up with his offbeat jokes and sketches. We also delve into his background, from his childhood in rural England to his early forays into comedy and his eventual rise to fame.

Along the way, we touch on some of Alasdair’s most memorable performances and collaborations, including his award-winning shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Alasdair’s work or simply looking for a good laugh, this episode is not to be missed. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the wit and wisdom of one of the funniest comedians around.

For information about Alasdair’s tour, check out his website.

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Episode 267: Toby Hadoke

Martyn chats with writer, actor, comedian and podcaster Toby Hadoke about his life and career.

Toby has been nominated for various awards for his stand up comedy.

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Episode 285: Tom Lenk interview

Welcome to the podcast, where we delve into the world of creativity and artistry. Today, we have with us the talented actor, Tom Lenk, who has worked in the entertainment industry for over two decades.

He is known for his roles in popular TV series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and How I Met Your Mother, among others. In this episode, we’ll be exploring Tom’s creative journey, his approach to acting, and his upcoming projects.

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Directing the Multiverse: A Conversation with Kate Herron

Martyn is joined by acclaimed director, writer and producer Kate Herron to discuss her work on Loki and the impact of the series on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Kate shares insights into her creative process, the challenges of working on such a high-profile project, and her journey from indie filmmaking to major Hollywood productions. She also reflects on the importance of representation in film and TV and her approach to pushing boundaries in storytelling.

The podcast is available from all good podcast services, such as but not limited to Spotify, Amazon Music, PodchaserPlayer FM, Stitcher, and Apple Podcasts.

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Artwork by Penny Smallshire.

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Episode 259: Danny Trejo interview

In this episode of the podcast, Martyn sits down with Machete actor Danny Trejo to discuss his incredible life story, from his tumultuous childhood to his rise as a Hollywood icon. Danny shares candidly about his struggles with addiction and his time spent in prison, and how those experiences ultimately led him to turn his life around and become a successful actor.

Danny also talks about his work as an advocate for at-risk youth and his passion for giving back to his community. He shares some of the lessons he’s learned along the way and offers advice to anyone who may be struggling to overcome their own obstacles.

Throughout the conversation, Danny’s infectious energy and positive attitude shine through as he talks about his love for acting and the joy he gets from connecting with his fans. From his early days as an extra in films to his breakout role in “Machete,” Danny’s journey is one of perseverance, determination, and a deep commitment to living life to the fullest.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Danny’s or just hearing his story for the first time, this episode is sure to inspire and uplift you. Join us as we sit down with one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors and hear firsthand about his incredible journey.

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Episode 169: Joseph Lidster’s Dark Shadows

Joe Lidster introduces Pete to this spooky, supernatural world he’s written, directed and script edited for Big Finish Productions. Hear more at the Dark Shadows SoundCloud Page.

Also, visit Dark Shadows at Big Finish.

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Episode 168: The Pirate Planet (James Goss interview).

James Goss shares his journey through rare Doctor Who documents and his commitment to letting Douglas Adams shine through his latest book, adapting Adams’ Doctor Who story The Pirate Planet.

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Episode 75:David Zayas Interview

In which Martyn chats to David “Angel Batista” Zayas, about his role in the new DVD ’13’. They also discuss Dexter, acting and sports.



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INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW STANTON

Filmmaker Andrew Stanton is no stranger to success. He directed and co-wrote the screenplay for Disney/Pixar’s WALL•E, which won the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature in 2008. He made his directorial debut with Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, garnering an Academy Award-nomination for Best Original Screenplay and winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2003. Stanton also worked on a host of successful Disney/Pixar movies including Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille and Up before turning to live-action with the epic action-adventure John Carter.

With the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD of the heroic tale, John Carter, about to be released, we catch up with the acclaimed director to find out more on the epic project…


How would you describe your first directorial experience away from your comfort zone at Pixar?

It’s been extremely exciting to work on John Carter. The best analogy I can use to describe the experience is to say that it was like deciding, ‘Yeah, I’m going to get on a boat and sail across the ocean!’ Half the people in the world wouldn’t want to do anything like that, but some people consider a voyage out to sea to be an incredibly attractive journey. It’s an exciting adventure for some people, but it also sounds incredibly hard. You know there will be a lot of labour involved and you may see some really pretty things, but you may also get stuck in a horrible storm. I feel like that’s a pretty good comparison because I knew making this movie wasn’t going to be necessarily easy, but there’s a sense of fulfilment and a thrill that you wouldn’t get any other way. It was the adventure of a lifetime.



What’s the biggest difference between making an animated film and a live-action movie?

I thought, at least intellectually, that the biggest difference would be the physical stamina of creating a live-action feature, the standing around all day for 100 days. It didn’t matter if it was hot or cold or wet, we never stopped standing – and that can be tough at times. However, I think a lot of people thought the biggest difference would be the fact that I was working with actors rather than computers. On the set of John Carter, I’d have tons of people asking me, “So what’s it like to work with people now?’ And I’d laugh at them and I’d say, “I don’t talk to computers when I work at Pixar. I’ve been talking to 200 people on movie projects for the last 20 years! I talk to them about where to put the camera, what costumes we should make, where the lights should go and what the motivation of the scene is. It’s not very different at all.” It’s funny because I have all the same conversations at Pixar as I do on a live-action project. I just don’t have them all at the same time. On an animated project, I have these conversations in separate meetings over the course of several weeks or months. On a live-action set, it happens all at once.

How much of the movie was shot using a green screen?

We tried really, really hard not to use too much computer generation in John Carter. I watched a lot of movies where it can look incredibly pretty, but the more CG a movie uses, the more cold and antiseptic it feels. You can sense it; you are distanced.

Were there any other reasons why you decided to veer away from green screen as much as possible?

I had spent all my life reading the books of Edgar Rice Burroughs and imagining what it would be like to stand in the desert talking to the 9-foot tall creatures he wrote about so distinctively, so I wanted this movie to feel as real as possible. The Ape Arena in John Carter is a perfect example of this. We went all the way to Utah and found a big patch of sand where we built the throne area and the dungeon area for the scene. Everything else was green screen, but we built enough for Taylor Kitsch, Willem Dafoe and all of the other actors to feel like they were really there in the arena. We were always trying to strike a balance by building enough so that if we had to have green screen, the actors didn’t feel like they were standing in the middle of nothing.

What were the conditions like in the desert when you shot John Carter in Utah?
We got to Utah in April thinking it would be really warm, but it was freezing. It warmed up just enough for when we shot the scenes on the river – but then we got hit with sandstorms. The only thing that was helpful is that in Utah you can see for almost 100 miles, so you can spot any bad weather coming and you can plan for it. You can aim to get the shot done before the storm hits because you have a certain amount of warning. I was so adamant about staying on schedule and on time that I said, “We’re just going to shoot it whatever happens. If Clint Eastwood can do it, I can do it. If Clint Eastwood does one take, I can do one take. Let’s go for it!” And we’d jump in and do it. It was great.

So what’s next for you and Pixar?
I’m not working on any Pixar features right now. However, I have a Pixar short that I’m working on with Pete Docter. Plus, I’m working on a couple of other options. I’ve had lots of ideas over the years, so there’s always something bubbling around in my mind. We’ll just have to see where that takes me next.

John Carter is out on 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray ™ and DVD from 2 July
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Thanks to Disney and Thinkjam for the interview