The Trouble with Ego, featuring Julie Hesmondhalgh
JULIE HESMONDHALGH! The legendary British actor (Broadchurch, The Pact, Happy Valley, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office, Coronation Street), writer and activist joins Molly for a chat about Ego. What are we trying to protect ourselves from when we become defensive in difficult situations? Why does our ego get challenged by some things and not others? How do we embrace our multitudes instead of clinging to the parts of ourselves we deem acceptable?See Julie in Punch in the West End until November 29th, 2025: https://theapollotheatre.co.uk/tickets/punch/Buy Julie's book about acting: https://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/an-actors-alphabetThe Common Ground Justice Project: https://www.commongroundjustice.uk/Find out more about the brilliant charities that Punch the play is supporting:The Forgiveness Project: https://www.theforgivenessproject.com/Go Live: https://golivetheatre.org.uk/Remedi: https://www.remediuk.org/Join Molly's mailing list to be kept up to date with her creative endeavours. Support the podcast on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Trouble with Losing Heart, featuring Maria Ferguson
Molly chats with Maria about losing heart. What happens in the weird lull after you've released a major piece of work? How do we keep caring when we're the only ones who do? What happens when we play the character of ourselves on stage? And did Maria really run away to a lighthouse? You'll also learn about the best way to cook baked beans. Buy Maria's book SWELL. The poem referenced is In That Year by Kim Moore.See Molly opening for Grace Petrie on her UK tour now: https://www.gracepetrie.com/gigsJoin Molly's mailing list to be kept up to date with her creative endeavours. Support the podcast on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Trouble with Saying Yes featuring Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Join Molly and Ashley as they discuss the pleasures and perils of SAYING YES. Why does Ashley say yes to EVERYTHING? What will make him say no more? Should he even worry? Who are 'the bum bum creams'? Other topics covered include self-promotion, holidays, inspiration, ambition and friendship.Ashley is a poet, novelist, referee and lecturer of creative writing. Ashley’s debut novel The 392 was published by OWN IT! in 2019. His second novel Your Show, published by Faber in 2022, was longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize and shortlisted for the East Anglian Book Awards. His third book, a young adult novel-in-verse called Wild East, was published by Penguin in 2024. His poetry collection Why I Am Not a Bus Driver is available now from Bad Betty Press.Join Molly's mailing list to be kept up to date with her creative endeavours. Support the podcast on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Trouble with Indecision, Featuring Deborah Frances-White
In this conversation with award-winning writer and podcaster Deborah Frances-White, Molly and Deb discuss indecision, ego, the biggest obstacles to creative expression and the importance of collaborating with people who make you feel talented. Deborah introduces Molly to the concept of 'trusting your obvious', and shares lots of useful tips on screenwriting and improvising.Check out Deborah's new book, SIX CONVERSATIONS WE'RE SCARED TO HAVE.Her podcast THE GUILTY FEMINIST must have made it into your ears, but if not, check it out!Join Molly's mailing list to be kept up to date with her creative endeavours. Support the podcast on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Trouble with Sharing, featuring Rob Auton
In this episode with the sensational poet, comedian and artist Rob Auton, Rob and Molly talk about the performer's relationship with the audience. They also discuss tricky rooms, strange dynamics, being conscientious and anxiety. Rob has a strong take on how a writer/performer should feel about their own work in comparison to that of other artists and writers. Rob will be touring his new show CAN extensively from January 2026. Do not miss out! Tickets here, or go to his website robauton.co.uk. Join Molly's mailing list to be kept up to date with her creative endeavours. Support the podcast on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Making Trouble, the podcast about the trouble we’re having with the things we’re making. Join Molly Naylor and her esteemed guests as they navigate a range of creative hurdles, from the trivial to the existential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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