<p>In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by Glasgow-based performer and artist Craig Manson for an honest conversation about creativity, performance and the realities of working in the arts today.</p><p>Known for his satirical and hilarious videos about the arts world, Craig chats about why his content has resonated so strongly with creatives online, and how humour can sometimes become a coping mechanism for industry frustrations.</p><p>Craig spoke about:</p><p>🎭 Building a career across theatre, live art, cabaret and performance</p><p>📱 Creating viral content and finding an audience online</p><p>😂 Why so many creatives “feel seen” by his videos</p><p>🎟️ The realities and frustrations of working in the arts</p><p>🎨 Coming from a remote part of Scotland and finding his way creatively</p><p>🏴 His upcoming Fringe show <em>Bunny</em></p><p>💬 His advice for aspiring creatives and performers and more</p><p><br></p><p>A funny, thoughtful and refreshingly honest conversation about creativity, identity and trying to survive the arts world with your sense of humour intact.</p><p>Recorded at The Podcast Studio Glasgow on the 11th of May 🎙️</p><p><br></p><p>Out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts &amp; YouTube.</p><p><br></p><p>This week’s episode is sponsored by rad Scotland.</p><p>rad Scotland is a paid TV traineeship helping people from underrepresented backgrounds break into the Scottish TV industry through placements, training and mentoring.</p><p>Applications close Wednesday 3rd June at 5pm:<a href="https://trcmedia.org/training/rad-scotland/">⁠https://trcmedia.org/training/rad-scotland/⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Check out Craig’s work:</p><p>Instagram 📸<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_craigmanson_/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/_craigmanson_/?hl=en</a></p><p>Fringe show 🎟️<br><a href="https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/bunny">https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/bunny</a></p><p>Website 🌍<br><a href="https://craigmanson.info/">https://craigmanson.info/</a></p><p><br></p><p>💙 Support the podcast on Patreon:</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob">https://www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob</a></p><p>🌍 Stay connected with <em>Just Get A Real Job</em>:</p><p>Instagram 📸<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob">https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob</a></p><p>TikTok 🎬<br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@justgetarealjob">https://www.tiktok.com/@justgetarealjob</a></p><p>X (Twitter) 🐦<br><a href="https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob">https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob</a></p><p>All links 🔗<br><a href="https://linktr.ee/Justgetarealjobpodcast">https://linktr.ee/Justgetarealjobpodcast</a></p><p></p>