Portrait and a Podcast (Daryll and Struan)

Just a quick check in as we have been aff it for a while.

We also answer some questions from a listener! If you have any, send em over.

Thanks everyone x Daryll

This week we sat down with the talented comedian and musician Mark Black covering a range of topics from comedy in French, his obsession with the twin towers and his stance on todays comedy in Scotland. Mark is best known for his stand up comedy, Tony Turmeric character with the song "Randan" and sketches with his brother Paul Black. At the end we have a behind the scenes chat about the photos produced! Remember to use the discount code "Portrait20" for 20% off at BullishCoffeeCompany.Co.Uk

We took some photos and spoke with Craig Wilson to explain his alter ego Duke Flex, how he turned his GameBoy Classic into an instrument, how this nearly got him battered, and his stand up comedy career ft. girlfriend watching him for the first time story. Enjoy!

For episode 8 of season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast we're honoured to be joined by Amanda Dwyer.Amanda is a stand up comic and co-host of the 'Material Girl' a podcast created by Susan Riddell & Amanda Dwyer showcasing the best of women in comedy. We had a great chat with Amanda covering all the big, important topics such as favourite Taylor Swift album, intrusive thoughts, dessert island companions as well as all things comedy and podcasting. We even switched up the format and podcasted before we got down to the photography which was a fun change of pace for use! Amanda's socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandadwyerrlol/ , https://www.instagram.com/materialgirlcomedy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @materialgirlwithsusanridde1184 ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️

Hello, Daryll & Struan here. We sit down and chat with one of our oldest pals, Calum Slaven of Mossgiel to Mountains. We cover setting up a home studio, playing your first gig, joining a band, playing King Tuts and humming song ideas into your phone. Check his new album out coming soon! #HomeStudio #Musician #Scotland #poppunk Thanks to David Allan (producer), Lee O'Leary (junior producer), Danny Bray (Lighting, filming), Struan Candlish and Daryll Buchanan (Co-Hosts).

This week we sat down with John Jackson or JJ, the owner/ founder of Braw Beard Oils. This hugely successful entrepreneur started his business from scratch, using high quality ingredients and none of your extended shelf life chemicals! His business had gone from strength to strength culminating in a customer and friend Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit wearing his merch on stage, having sponsored athletes in video games and much more. Not one to miss out on!

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We sat down with Chris Thorburn to hear about his love of movies, his fringe show and winning an award in Iceland. Great laugh from the photos to the podcast and after. Enjoy.

Hello, Daryll & Struan here - We sat down with Paul Matte, the multi-talented Toronto creative. He moved to Scotland to further his career in acting and ended up trying out stand up comedy. We talk bombing at your first stand-up gig, writing processes, extra work and much more! NOTE: Bit of focus breathing and repetition at cuts so apologies but sorted for next one!

As Ayr locals it was a great pleasure to take some photos and chat with Ian White - the man who brings stand up comedy here with "Some Comedy Yeah" at the Smoking Goat. (First Thursday of every month, for free) We talk about shooting music videos, parody songs, stand up comedy and hosting your own night! Enjoy and if you wouldn't mind subscribing please do so. You can also find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Spotify and more.

This week we were joined by Kate Hammer - comedian, podcaster, writer and improv affecionado. This was a lot of fun and the portraits from Daryll are really fantastic - enjoy!! Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katethehammer/?img_index=7 For the PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY session, we hit the streets of Glasgow near the Old Toll Bar. A store with a loveheart sign made a great NEON PORTRAIT opportunity USING A GLASS PRISM to reflect the shape and colour to add another dimension to the photos. This STREET PORTRAIT session also saw us use props like traffic cones, an old school WES ANDERSON STYLE sign and some standard headshots. When considering HOW TO EDIT PORTRAITS, we usually consider the subject, where the photos will be used, and what would be appropriate. Using LIGHTROOM TIPS FOR PORTRAITS such as clarity and sharpness on the T zone and eyes, but softening the skin and background works well on head and shoulders shots for example. Any edit questions let me know!

This week we were joined by the actor, stand up comedian and podcaster (Straight White Whale) Darren Connell. Darren is well known for his role as "Bobby Muir" in 'Scot Squad'. On the show this week we covered a myriad of topics encompassing acting experiences, mental health, standup comedy and the best hair styling products for a photo shoot!

This was fascinating insight into the highs and lows of a being an on screen artist and we covered a lot of ground during the conversation.

We'd like to thank our sponsors at Bullish Coffee and MPB for their continued support!

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- Getting pelters as a busker - Playing Irish songs outside of a Rangers store - Being a RUSH mega fan - Songwriting... All this is covered and way more in the first episode of Portrait + Podcast - the show where we take some photographs of our guests, and then sit down and delve into their creative process, inspirations, and unique processes. We really appreciate anyone taking the time to listen! If you need some photographs for anything from an album launch to a fringe show, please get in touch. We will provide these in exchange for a conversation!

Join Daryll and Struan for episode two of Portrait and a Podcast.

Chris Barron is a bass player, singer and songwriter known for The Hostiles and more recently, bands like This Familiar Smile.

He also had an unfortunate incident where a woman on the X77 bus thought his vape device was something else... cue chaos.

Shout out to David Allan and Lee O'Leary our producers, and Danny Bray from No. 73 Media for helping out.

Find us on Youtube for the video versions, or Instagram and Tiktok @PortraitAndAPodcast .

We sat down for a chat with local artist and painter Dave "Ferrero" Rossi and his 'therapeutic' wippet, Franco. With discussions on art, creative processes, AI and plageurism this was a fascinating conversation...enjoy! Dave's Platforms: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ferrerorossi Youtube: youtu.be/4qX7pnhggaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferrerorossi/

We sit down and talk to the super talented Gabriel Featherstone covering a range of topics from comedy to improv, the morality of snakes to zombie school. Remember to use the discount code "Portrait20" for 20% off at BullishCoffeeCompany.Co.Uk

For episode 3, Season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast, we're joined by Ross Gardiner.

Ross is a childhood friend of Daryll and sadly, this conversation was initiated by the news that Ross has been diagnosed with cancer again. After successfully supressing the disease in 2023 it's back again and deemed incurable. We recorded this episode with the intention of raising awareness around a number of significant areas; the incredible work that Maggie's do for cancer patients and their friends & family, the importance of not ignoring any aspect of your health and wellbeing, talking about difficult subjects and the importance of humour, friends and family!

Whilst this was a difficult conversation, it was filled with moments of humour! Ross and Portrait and a Podcast share the belief that if just one person benefits from this message it has been worthwhile.

Life can be incredibly brutal at times and navigating these troubles isn't always easy, however, there are organisations and people out there to help. Nobody needs to tackle any battle on their own.

Maggie's: https://www.maggies.org ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️

or episode 5 of season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast we're joined by Sam Lake! Sam is a fantastic stand up comedian - his special 'Cake' is on YouTube and is linked here: • Sam Lake: Cake | Full Comedy Special About The Show Sam, an "elderly" (30-year-old) gay man, tells the story of how he was all set to marry the love of his life in 2020 and perform a show all about his wedding. An entire, beautiful hour bragging about how it was going to be the biggest, most unbelievable wedding ever. Then, very swiftly, both the show and his wedding were cancelled. After two years, Sam is now a happily married man, having had quite a different, gloriously chaotic wedding to the one he had planned. This is a show about getting comfortable with things not going how you originally foresaw. About Sam Sam Lake is a stand-up comedian, writer and presenter. Sam has racked up a number of achievements, including winning Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year and Hastings Fringe Newcomer of the Year. As well as this, Sam has recently starred in Dave’s “The Comedy Guide to Life” & All4’s “The Joy of Missing Out” with Tom Allen. His writing has been featured on Mock The Week (BBC 2), Breaking The News (BBC Radio Scotland) & Newsjack (BBC Radio 4 extra). He’s also the host of the podcast “I’ve Had a Rosé, Let’s Talk About Feelings”, and regularly performs at the biggest clubs up and down the country. Praise for Cake "Sam Lake makes an impressive Edinburgh Fringe debut" - The Skinny - ★★★★ “Gut Bustingly Funny” - Deadline News - ★★★★ "Infectious charm & chaotic gay energy" - Fringe Biscuit - ★★★★ “A story demonstrating the enduring power of true love to conquer any and all of life’s many obstacles” - LondonTheatre1 - ★★★★ Three Weeks - ★★★★ "A lovely, gooey confection of a show - Lake is tremendously fun company" - The Scotsman "A talk show host in waiting - his persona is a winning one" - Chortle Sam also hosts the funny and charming podcast called "I've Had A Rosé, Let's Talk About Feelings" • I've Had A Rosé, Let's Talk About Fee... We're grateful to Sanjeev Mann aka Supermann on da Beat for the beat that we'll be using throughout this season! We hope you enjoy a switched up format this season - with more time spent out of the studio and on home turf for our guests. Find Sam's socials: Facebook: / mrsamlake Instagram: / mrsamlake TikTok: / ucvbxqviixjzpyhmgiv1zlhg X: https://x.com/mrsamlake Maggie's: https://www.maggies.org ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️

With Struan unfortunately out, our producer and soundboard extraordinaire stepped up to co-host this class episode with Mikey Motion. We talk about his DJ past, the lifestyle, the travel. We talk getting sober, stand up comedy, taking on various characters and his viral video where he was wearing every Berghaus thing imaginable, making him bloody roastin'. Top guy and absolutely hilarious, long live the sausage King, Pat Noodle says subscribe.

For episode 2 of season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast we're joined by Sean Chalmers! Sean is a highly talented, workaholic comedian, and podcaster. We're grateful to Sanjeev Mann aka Supermann on da Beat for the beat that we'll be using throughout this season! We hope you enjoy a switched up format this season - with more time spent out of the studio and on home turf for our guests. Find Sean's IG here: https://www.instagram.com/seanchalmerscomedy/ and... the Fatherless Podcast on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@UCKwkUp9qz3vE4QJHB4NgHpw ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️ * We're are running a giveaway with a £50 voucher for the wonderful and tasty Pizzaiola restaurant in Ayr. Comment who you'd like us to take photos of and have on the podcast for a chance to win - winner will be chosen at random! *

Hello, Daryll & Struan here. We sat down with Billy Kirkwood for the full origins story and so much more. From the photos to the podcast and after, Billy was as kind and supportive as he is hilarious and talented. We talk locker room stories, commentating briefs, stand up comedy, influences, finding your guy - and even ask him to give us some wrestling tag-team names! Enjoy.

This week we were joined by PJ and Sean from the incredible Irvine based alt' rock bank Culann. On the show this week we covered a lot of ground with everything from creative influences, music video production and gigging abroad. We'd like to thank our sponsors at Bullish Coffee and MPB for their continued support! Remember to use the discount code "Portrait20" for 20% off at BullishCoffeeCompany.Co.Uk For all your camera/film making needs head over to MPB: www.mpb.com/en-uk

For episode 7 of season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast we're honoured to be joined by Mark Cox. Mark Cox is best known for his role as 'Tam' in BBC sitcom Still Game as well as his parts in Chewin' the Fat. His latest roles include Mayflies on BBC, The Devils Hour (Amazon) and Girl (BBC films).It was a real privilege spending sometime with Mark and getting to chat about his input into the incredibly culturally significant Still Game and Chewin' the Fat and his journey into the world of acting and comedy. Marks socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mecoxy1972/?hl=en-gb X: https://x.com/MrMJCox ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️

This week we sat down with Scottish Comedy royalty! None other than Sanjeev Kohli, the beloved Navid in Still Game, Writer for Chewin' the Fat and known for films like Filth! We cover a range of topics from creativity, bananas and what makes him laugh. At the end we go over the photos taken at Kelvingrove museum on Halloween! Remember to use the discount code "Portrait20" for 20% off at BullishCoffeeCompany.Co.Uk

We're back for episode 1 of season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast and we're joined by Sanjeev Mann! Sanjeev is an incredible music producer, podcaster and disability activist whose attitude towards life is both infectious and inspirational. He has even been good enough to supply us with a beat that we'll be using throughout this season! We hope you enjoy a switched up format this season - with more time spent out of the studio and on home turf for our guests. Find Sanjeev's IG here: https://www.instagram.com/asksuperman... ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️ * For those wanting some free coffee, a mug and some bonus socks, the first person to comment the word which flashes up on screen (very briefly) after we explain the competition... wins.

For episode 6 of season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast we're joined by David McIntosh Jr. David is the host of the fantastic 'Development by David' Podcast which is really worth checking out and linked below. David is also a stand up comic with over 100 shows under his belt and he say's he just getting started. We spent alot of time chatting about developing your true self, fulfilling desires and zoning out of the people in the world who are determined to stop you from succeeding. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! David's socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmcintoshjr/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️

For episode 4 of season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast we're joined by Kirsty Strain! Kirsty is an inspiration and her story is remarkable. We discuss everything from acting, illness and upcoming personal challenges that Kirsty is undertaking this year. We're grateful to Sanjeev Mann aka Supermann on da Beat for the beat that we'll be using throughout this season! We hope you enjoy a switched up format this season - with more time spent out of the studio and on home turf for our guests. Find Kirsty's IG here: https://www.instagram.com/kirstystrain/ Maggie's: https://www.maggies.org ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️