The Call Sheet Podcast

What does it take to survive the everyday chaos, logistical nightmares, and backstage headaches of working in television production?Welcome to a special edition of The Call  Sheet Podcast: The Moan Up. In this episode, we take a detour from our usual format and are joined by fellow colleague and cameraman Craig Birt for a proper behind-the-scenes grumble about the daily realities of life on set and on the road.From the rigmarole of customs forms (carnets) to the security of crew vehicles, and the inappropriate nature of a mis-timed   swear word. Stu, Ryan, and Craig share what’s required to laugh through some of the less glamorous sides of TV production. 

Episode 2What does it take to go from reality TV sets like Wife Swap to directing compelling and emotive cinematic sports documentaries?Welcome to Episode 2 of The Callsheet Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning filmmaker Jim Williams to talk about his career path, creative storytelling, and capturing the raw emotion behind high-stakes sporting triumphs.From an early break in light entertainment on iconic UK shows like Faking It!, to landing his big break at ITV Sport, collaborating with Oscar-winning Grain Media, and crafting the multi award winning Ryder Cup documentary Una Famiglia. Jim shares the instincts, grit, and craft required to bring human stories to life on screen.

Episode 1What does it take to direct Premier League and Champions League football when you’re barely into your thirties?Welcome to Episode 1 of The Callsheet Podcast, hosted by Stu and Ryan. For Episode 1, We’re joined by  TV Sports Director Jordan Buckingham, to talk about rapid career progression, seizing luck, and surviving the pressures of live broadcast television.From an accidental detour sparked by a college poster, to breaking retail records selling Ugg boots in Guildford, Jordan shares the mindset, work ethic, communication skills and confidence required to direct the world's biggest sporting events.Chapters:00:00 Intro to the Episode02:26 Welcome Jordan03:23 Do you ever read a Callsheet?05:09 A poster on a wall06:43 Who are you? What do you do?07:26 …Uni days10:18 …Work Experience15:03 Runners role at ITV21:04 Roy Keane’s stare… oysters with Wrighty23:45… at 27,28 getting Director on my CV28:43 ..Thumbs up from Ali32:21 Regular Work33:23 …Matchday Pres Directing35:53 ..Match Directing 41:28 Biggest moment… directing- Man Utd v Lyon 44:57 What’s your worst moment?47:37 Who do you look up to?49:54 Small pool of Directors 52:15 ….Ambitious 54:04 Method…Rituals..Superstitions59:04 What would you want to hear about your Direction?01:01:13….You love what you do?01:02:08 Wrap up