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What's Past Is Podcast

What's Past Is Podcast

By Ucheldre Repertory Company

In ‘What’s Past Is Podcast’, four young actors discuss plays, films and television, and relive their experiences of producing and performing stage shows, films and audio dramas. Some episodes feature special guests, who talk about their lives in the arts. Hosted by Robert H. Gaydon, James Peacock, Stephen M. Bennett, and Damian Hall-Beal. Produced by Ucheldre Repertory Company & Hereafter Productions.
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S2 Ep. 8: Oh, Vicar, What a Lovely Pair!

What's Past Is PodcastMay 07, 2022

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S2 Ep. 12: Cinderella regenerated into David Tennant

S2 Ep. 12: Cinderella regenerated into David Tennant

In this episode, we talk briefly about the Cinderella pantomime we were in, Camelot Radio Panto, and we talk about the 60th Aniversary of Doctor Who!

Feb 17, 202401:13:01
S2 Ep. 11: OpenAI improved our "Ladies Down Under"!

S2 Ep. 11: OpenAI improved our "Ladies Down Under"!

In this episode, we talk about the play Damian and Stephen were part of called "Ladies Down Under" By Amanda Whittington, Directed by Lynne Jones.

We also talk about how we've used AI (By OpenAI and Adobe) to enhance our vocal recordings for shows.

Oct 01, 202356:08
S2 Ep. 10: Various RAMBLY RAMBLY Subjects

S2 Ep. 10: Various RAMBLY RAMBLY Subjects

In this episode, we talk about all the various subjects, as we pretty much scrapped our podcast plan. 😂

Aug 05, 202342:34
S2 Ep. 9: We've been busy!

S2 Ep. 9: We've been busy!

In this episode, we talk about all the various projects we've all been apart of since our downtime!

Jun 07, 202354:29
S2 Ep. 8: Oh, Vicar, What a Lovely Pair!

S2 Ep. 8: Oh, Vicar, What a Lovely Pair!

In this episode, we talk about a play we all recently took part of called: "Oh, Vicar, What a Lovely Pair!"

Photos by Robert H. Gaydon & Peter Preston.

May 07, 202253:05
S2 Ep. 7: Jack and the Sleeping Beauty!

S2 Ep. 7: Jack and the Sleeping Beauty!

In this episode, we talk about our pantomimes

Dec 11, 202140:22
S2 Ep. 6: Doctor Who Flux? Good or Bad?

S2 Ep. 6: Doctor Who Flux? Good or Bad?

In this episode we talk about "Doctor Who Flux" as well as naming actors from the show who could possibly play characters from the Star Wars universe!
Nov 27, 202143:04
S2 Ep. 5: Costume Madness!

S2 Ep. 5: Costume Madness!

On today's episode we talk about actor's costumes in movies, as well as briefly talking about our own projects.

Nov 13, 202101:01:53
S2 Ep. 4: A Fear Street Halloween Special
Oct 30, 202141:24
S2 Ep. 3: Renewed or Cancelled?

S2 Ep. 3: Renewed or Cancelled?

In this episode, we talk about the status and budget of popular Shows for 2021!

Oct 18, 202146:32
S2 Ep. 2: Interviewing Matt Smith! 😲

S2 Ep. 2: Interviewing Matt Smith! 😲

In this episode, we interview Matt Smith (no, not that one!).

Oct 02, 202101:14:19
S2 Ep. 1: Welcome to Pogmonsdale!

S2 Ep. 1: Welcome to Pogmonsdale!

Hello! And welcome to a brand new season of What's Past Is Podcast!
On this episode, we are going to talk about changes and updates made to the podcast, and what we have been up to since the end of Series 1.

Sep 18, 202143:49
S1 Ep. 20: Making an Enemy - The Making of 'An Enemy Of The People'

S1 Ep. 20: Making an Enemy - The Making of 'An Enemy Of The People'

On the final episode (recorded a long time ago) we talk about the making of the audio play, An Enemy Of The People.

Jun 05, 202146:53
S1 Ep. 19: Broken Homecoming - Making a Short Film during the pandemic

S1 Ep. 19: Broken Homecoming - Making a Short Film during the pandemic

This is the penultimate podcast episode, and the last recorded episode for us at "What's Past Is Podcast".
In this episode we talk about a short film project, 'Broken Homecoming'.

(Reupload)

May 24, 202101:07:16
S1 Ep. 18: Vaibhav Shrivastava (LV) on Coronation Street & Indian Theatre

S1 Ep. 18: Vaibhav Shrivastava (LV) on Coronation Street & Indian Theatre

In this episode we interview our friend Vaibhav Shrivastava about his time as a member of Anvil Productions, and share memories of events we've gone through.

May 08, 202101:01:27
S1 Ep. 17: 'First Day At Work' - The Adventures of Willie & Wendy

S1 Ep. 17: 'First Day At Work' - The Adventures of Willie & Wendy

In this episode, we perform a short original audio drama entitled 'First Day At Work', a prequel to our upcoming series 'The Adventures of Willie and Wendy'

Apr 24, 202136:42
S1 Ep. 16: Special Guest Andrew Littlefield

S1 Ep. 16: Special Guest Andrew Littlefield

In this episode we interview our friend Andrew Littlefield about his time as a member of The Ucheldre Repertory Company

Apr 10, 202156:28
S1 Ep. 15: 'Mystery Murder' - The Adventures of Willie & Wendy

S1 Ep. 15: 'Mystery Murder' - The Adventures of Willie & Wendy

In this episode, we perform a short original audio drama entitled 'Mystery Murder', a prequel to our upcoming series 'The Adventures of Willie and Wendy', and discuss it's writing and production.

Mar 27, 202141:19
S1 Ep. 14: Special Guest Seren Ashburner

S1 Ep. 14: Special Guest Seren Ashburner

In this episode we interview our friend Seren Ashburner about het time as a member of Anvil Productions.

Mar 13, 202156:15
S1 Ep. 13: Special Guest Jacob Roberts

S1 Ep. 13: Special Guest Jacob Roberts

In this episode we interview our friend Jacob Roberts about his time as a member of Anvil Productions.

Feb 27, 202151:03
S1 Ep. 12: Reviewing The BBC's "Ghosts"

S1 Ep. 12: Reviewing The BBC's "Ghosts"

In this episode, we talk review The BBC's sitcom, "Ghosts". 

Feb 13, 202134:23
S1 Ep. 11: Special Guest Lyn Cuffin

S1 Ep. 11: Special Guest Lyn Cuffin

In this episode we are joined by our first guest, Lyn Cuffin, a decade-long member of the Ucheldre Repertory Company. We discuss her roles in a number of stage, screen, and audio productions, including her recent memorable appearance in a production of Neil Docking's 'Revlon Girl'.

Jan 30, 202101:05:47
S1 Ep. 10: Doctor Who & New Adventures in Audio

S1 Ep. 10: Doctor Who & New Adventures in Audio

In this episode, we talk about Hereafter Productions' plans for 2021, and discuss the news that Jodie Whittaker is leaving Doctor Who after 3 seasons in the lead role. Also features a sneak preview of an upcoming audio drama release, and another selection from 'Tips For Actors'.

Jan 16, 202146:43
S1 Ep. 9: Short Films Day 1

S1 Ep. 9: Short Films Day 1

In this episode we talk about the process of producing our first short film, 'The Santa at the Station'.

Jan 02, 202136:39
S1 Ep. 8: Tis the season to do Pantos

S1 Ep. 8: Tis the season to do Pantos

The second of two Christmas specials for 2020. In this episode, we discuss how we adapted 'Cinderella' for audio, what makes good family entertainment, and our hopes for the coming year.

Dec 19, 202045:30
S1 Ep. 7: The Ghost of Pantos Past

S1 Ep. 7: The Ghost of Pantos Past

The first of two Christmas specials. In this episode we talk about our experiences with performing and writing pantomimes, as well discussing some of our favourite Christmas films, playing a Christmas quiz, and performing a short extract from Hereafter Productions' 2019 debut pantomime 'Aladdin'.

Dec 12, 202041:39
S1 Ep. 6: A Midsummer Night's Doctor Who

S1 Ep. 6: A Midsummer Night's Doctor Who

In this episode we use up our miscellaneous segment ideas from the past few months, before moving on to Christmas next time. Includes a performance of a scene from 'Wait Until Dark' by Frederick Knott.

Nov 28, 202026:57
S1 Ep. 5: Our experiences visiting Professional Theatres

S1 Ep. 5: Our experiences visiting Professional Theatres

In this episode we talk about some of our experiences visiting the RSC, Shakespeare's Globe, the National Theatre, and Storyhouse, amongst others.

Nov 14, 202026:06
S1 Ep. 4: Halloween Special!

S1 Ep. 4: Halloween Special!

Halloween Special. In this episode we talk about theatre superstitions, ghosts, and halloween films. Also features an exclusive preview of an upcoming audio drama release.

Oct 31, 202037:42
S1 Ep. 3: Deathtrap - A Thriller in Two Acts

S1 Ep. 3: Deathtrap - A Thriller in Two Acts

In this episode we talk about our work on a recent production of Ira Levin's 1978 thriller 'Deathtrap', our roles within the production and the challenges we faced.

Oct 17, 202028:17
S1 Ep. 2: TV, Films, Plays, and Musicals

S1 Ep. 2: TV, Films, Plays, and Musicals

In this episode we talk about some of our favourite films, plays, musicals, and television shows.

Oct 03, 202029:27
S1 Ep. 1: Introduction

S1 Ep. 1: Introduction

In this episode we introduce ourselves, and talk about how we got started in the world of theatre.

Sep 29, 202030:48