Episode 2 - The Pressure Before the Spotlight: Toxicity, Auditions & the Reality of Showbiz

Episode 3 - Tales from the editing room

🎬 Episode 3: Cutting Through the Frame – A Conversation with Col Goudie on the art of storytelling big and small. In this powerful episode of Before The Encore, the hosts - Nicholas & Holly is joined by legendary feature film editor Col Goudie — whose career spans over four decades and a stunning variety of cinematic landscapes, from indie gems to blockbuster giants. Col takes us on a journey through the editing suite, sharing insights through the tales from the editing room, with work like Star Wars: Rogue One, Argylle, Monsters, To Olivia, Tetris and much more. We unpack the creative chaos of cutting under pressure, the evolution from 16mm film to digital 65mm, and what it truly means to "find the story" in the edit. As one of the few openly non-binary editors working at the top of their game, Col also opens up about navigating identity in the film industry and the importance of authenticity in the creative process. This episode is an unmissable deep-dive into the invisible art of editing, packed with humour, honesty, and career-defining insight. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all the other major platforms.

Episode 2 - The Pressure Before the Spotlight: Toxicity, Auditions & the Reality of Showbiz

🎭 The industry isn’t all standing ovations—sometimes, the pressure starts long before the spotlight hits. In this episode of Before The Encore, Nicholas Barnard & Holly Harris dive into the toxic culture of performing arts schools, the high-stakes world of audition season, and the mental toll of competition in the industry. 🔹 The Dark Side of Drama Schools – When does tough training become toxic? 🔹 Audition Season Realities – Rejection, bias & how to stay resilient. 🔹 Industry Pressures – The struggle between creative passion & commercial expectations. 🎧 Tune in for real talk, insider insights, and some hard-hitting debates! #BeforeTheEncore

Episode 1 - The Curtain Rises: Welcome to Before The Encore!

The stage is set, the mic is live—welcome to the premiere of Before The Encore! 🎙 ✨ Hosts Nicholas Barnard & Holly Harris pull back the curtain on what this podcast is all about: real talk, industry insights, and unfiltered conversations about the performing arts world.   In this debut episode, they cover:   🎭 Why the Arts Matter – From mental health to education, how the arts shape society.   🎤 Industry Buzz – The BAFTAs, Grammys, What's On Stage Awards, and upcoming theatre hits like Richard the Second and The Great Gatsby musical.   🎬 Hollywood & TV Rundown – Bridgerton season four, The Last of Us season two, and upcoming blockbusters like Mickey 17 & How to Train Your Dragon.   ⚡ Meet Your Hosts – Nicholas & Holly share their journeys in theatre, film, and VFX, plus some fun rapid-fire questions!   It’s the start of something big—and this is your backstage pass to the industry. Don’t miss it! 🎧🔥 #BeforeTheEncore