This week, we’re joined by Linus Karl and Josef Martin of Awkward Productions — the fearless, funny duo behind Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story and the new interactive romcom The Fit Prince.

We talk with them about turning bad reviews into buzz, building a global audience, and why saying yes to your wildest creative instincts might just be the key to success.

They share Fringe highs and lows, tips on audience interaction (including when it goes wrong), and the story behind becoming the first couple to get married on stage at the Edinburgh Fringe.

If you’ve ever waited for permission to start, this your sign.

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our new cabaret - revealing the heart, humour, and real-life chaos that shaped the set -list.

From multitasking to perimenopause, meditation to being heard in a noisy world, every track was chosen because it says something we've felt - and that you probably have too.

It's about more than performance. it's about telling the truth .. in perfect harmony give or take).

We also talk a lot about our new merchandise - fabulous fans!

In this episode, we talk to somatic movement expert and Nia teacher Dorit Noble about how movement, meditation, and creativity all live in the body — not the mirror. We explore how healing happens when we stop trying to make it all look “good,” and start tuning into what we actually feel.

Expect a soulful, surprising conversation about connecting to the unconscious, creating without performance pressure, and why your body already knows the way .

Joni and Susan discuss the expectations we put on ourselves, other people and the weight of everyone else expectations!

Joni de Winter and Susan Grant are back and this week they have a very special guest Actor/Musician Geri Allen. Geri is currently starring in 2024 Oliver Award Winner for Best New Musical 'Operation Mincemeat'. In amongst Geri's brilliant stories about the industry we discuss how Geri made her West End Debut in her 40's whilst navigating being a new mum.

We talk about how we can be made to feel that it's too late to 'make it', as well as her career highs and lows so far, creative processes and why we make trauma funny.

This episode is filled with hilarity and sound advice and is a 'must listen' for anyone who feels disappointed with where they find themselves in their career or hasn't even started yet. Let Geri's story inspire and motivate you to move forward with true 'gumption'!

Season 4 Episode 1 of The Not Just B.S Podcast

In the episode we dive into the messy middle of the creative process - where motivation hides and deadlines loom. We talk about recognising that you're actually moving forward (even if it doesn't feel like it), learning to sell yourself without cringing and why sometimes you have to trust the final version. We also discuss setting aggressive but realistic deadlines and the good old question of how much you trust your gut feeling! Whether you're chasing a project, starting over, or working. out the right way ahead with a current project - this one is for you!

In this season finale, we hand the mic to you! Listeners and past guests fire questions our way — from the funny to the heartfelt — as we reflect on creativity, chaos, and what’s next.

In this powerful episode we sit down with our guest, actor Benedict Hurley, who opens up about the rollercoaster of performing through personal trauma, teaching young people to find their voice, and the pressure of not fitting into the casting mold.

From grief to the stage, popularity to self-worth, this is a raw honest conversation about showing up when life hits hardest.

Whether you're a creative, a` parent or someone who's been told you don't quite 'look the part' this one's for you!