13 Oct 2026 · 54 minNew
Ciara Flynn
The triumphant return of Ciara Flynn! The post Ciara Flynn appeared first on Putting it Together .
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- Weekly
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- 58 min
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- 13 Oct 2026
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Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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S2 · E489 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr
Joe Atkinson
A musical theatre kid with an unending passion for the form, it’s Joe Atkinson! The post Joe Atkinson appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E488 · 29 Sep 2026 · 58 min
Kari Hall
Playwright, former actor, and chef Kari Hall. Their play, “hame. teeth. CLUB.” is a love letter to their younger self and the working class Scottish club scene they grew up in. It’s a hilarious, dark, and deeply personal story about class, identity, and finding your way. The post Kari Hall appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E487 · 22 Sep 2026 · 57 min
Hiftu Quasem
“I’m Scottish, yes, I’m Bangladeshi. I was born in London. I’m proud of all aspects of my identity, but I’m also so much more than just that.” Hiftu Quasem talks to Brian about identity, representation and the pressure actors can sometimes feel to explain or represent an entire culture, religion or community. In this wide ranging conversation, Hiftu talks about her first Shakespeare play, growing up in Aberdeen, and the rather indirect route that took her from civil engineering to acting. The post Hiftu Quasem appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E486 · 15 Sep 2026 · 54 min
Steve Lauder-Russell
“Very rarely does my original idea or concept end up being what’s on stage, it’s a negotiation, a collaborative experience. That’s when the magic happens.” Steve Lauder-Russell has choreographed pantos, directed youth theatre productions, and worked as a movement director on everything from Edinburgh Fringe shows to brand new Scottish musicals (currently Wallace the Musical). But when Cole asked him about his process, it was this idea – that the best work happens in the gap between your concept and what the performer brings back to you – that cut to the heart of what he actually does. The…
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S2 · E485 · 9 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Down the Line
Cole and Brian do the Glasgow to London catch-up! The post Down the Line appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E484 · 3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Stephen Matthews
“I started at a drama school in London. I left after four days.” Stephen Matthews has been a jobbing actor for over 30 years, but he’s never forgotten who’s in the seats. We talk about the trap of long running shows, how easy it is to slip into autopilot when you’ve done 500 performances and how he fights against it every night. He also reveals why he walked away from a four year stint in The Lion King after a moment of brutal honesty backstage. “An actor I was on stage with looked at me and said, ‘Sorry mate, I wasn’t listening.’ And in my head, that was when I went. I’ve got to go.” It’s a…
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S2 · E483 · 25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Yana Harris
Yana Harris spoke to Brian about her West End debut in Trainspotting: The Musical. She learned firsthand how quickly things shift in commercial theatre from having her main song cut hours before the first preview to finding out the national tour was cancelled mid-run. They talk about handling industry heartbreak with grace, avoiding the trap of cynicism, and finding joy in the work anyway. The post Yana Harris appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E482 · 19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Tyler Collins
Actor Tyler Collins soundproofed his home studio with leftover meal kit packaging stuck to acoustic foam, a trick he found completely by accident. We sat down with the Alaska-raised, Glasgow-trained actor (you’ll know him from panto stages across Scotland, plus voice work in Eiyuden Chronicle and Forza Horizon 5) to talk comedy technique, industry awards culture, and why he thinks actors should make their own work. The post Tyler Collins appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E481 · 12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Izzie Rush
Izzie Rush grew up performing in professional child choirs before finding her true home in technical theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. We chat about her transition from performer to Head of Sound, the balance between technical precision and invisible artistic mixing on major productions like Les Misérables and We Will Rock You, and the creative energy required to mix the immersive West End revival of Cabaret. The post Izzie Rush appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E480 · 4 Aug 2026 · 30 min
The Reason and the Topic
Brian reflects on his first ever sick days and how it impacts his spreadsheet… The post The Reason and the Topic appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E479 · 28 Jul 2026 · 47 min
Jo Freer
Jo Freer joins Cole Stewart to talk about two decades in Scottish theatre, becoming "the Dormouse" after a memorable Tron panto role, and her unexpected move into BBC storylining — training at EastEnders before working on River City until the show ended. A candid conversation about panto, industry change, and choosing to build a career in Scotland.
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S2 · E478 · 21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Ben van Tienen
A musical director at the top of their game, all the way from Tasmania! It’s BVT! The post Ben van Tienen appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E477 · 14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Baker Mukasa
Theatre, travel, spirituality – all that and more with the wonderful Baker Mukasa! The post Baker Mukasa appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E476 · 8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Fred Gray
An old friend we only just met – it’s the inspirational Fred Gray! The post Fred Gray appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E475 · 30 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
Anya Ferdinand
A dancer, a creator, a twin – the amazing Anya! The post Anya Ferdinand appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E474 · 27 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Creative Space
It’s a meandering episode today – better late than never! The post Creative Space appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E473 · 16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
Peter Forbes
The nicest man in showbusiness returns to the pod for a third time! You don’t want to miss this one… The post Peter Forbes appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E472 · 10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
Ros Watt
The actor and writer returns to the show before the fringe run of his show, “Trans People Are Awful”. The post Ros Watt appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E471 · 4 Jun 2026 · 45 min
A wee catchup
Cole and Brian connect down the line to chat theatre, decorating and stagey childhoods… The post A wee catchup appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E470 · 26 May 2026 · 59 min
Lois Craig
We chat to super swing and Oliver! asst. dance captain, the amazing Lois Craig! The post Lois Craig appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E469 · 20 May 2026 · 54 min
Katie Slater
Emerging director Katie Slater joins Cole for a gorgeous Glasgow chat! The post Katie Slater appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E468 · 12 May 2026 · 34 min
100 Shows at Cabaret!
Brian celebrates hitting his first significant milestone at Cabaret in the West End. The post 100 Shows at Cabaret! appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E467 · 5 May 2026 · 58 min
Tom Scanlon
A theatre person and an internet personality rolled into one – Tom Scanlon pops into the studio for a chat! The post Tom Scanlon appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E466 · 29 Apr 2026 · 54 min
Jennifer Neil
Top-class vocalist, mainstay of the Pavilion Panto and a true podcast pal – Jen Neil chats work and life with Cole! The post Jennifer Neil appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E465 · 21 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Sally Swanson
From Cabaret to War Horse and everything in between – Brian chats to the ebullient Sally Swanson! The post Sally Swanson appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E464 · 15 Apr 2026 · 53 min
Stephanie MacGaraidh
Cole chats to the actor and writer whose solo shows opens next week at A Play, a Pie and a Pint! The post Stephanie MacGaraidh appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E463 · 7 Apr 2026 · 31 min
The Swift Course of Time
Brian returns to muse on the nature of the long-running show and remembers his school “work experience” project from 25 years ago. The post The Swift Course of Time appeared first on Putting it Together .
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2 Apr 2026 · 56 min
Rosie Graham II
Rosie Graham returns to the pod, this time speaking to our new co-host, Cole! The post Rosie Graham II appeared first on Putting it Together .
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S2 · E462 · 31 Mar 2026 · 3 min
Hello from Cole!
A quick word from our new co-host. The post Hello from Cole! appeared first on Putting it Together .
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