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Before The Lights

Before the Lights
Acting
Fitness
Mental Health
Auditions
Sport and Film
Physical Fitness
London
Drama School
Personal Development
Health and Fitness
SG Lewis
Saipan
Fashion Industry
Hollywood
Functional Medicine
Injuries On Set
The World Of Interiors
Roy Keane
Motorsport
Wrestling

Welcome to Before The Lights; a group of health professionals based in London who train people all over the creative world for TV, films, live tours but most importantly everyday life.

We’ve been lucky enough to build up a pretty special group of members here at the club, so we thought it was about time for other people to get to know some of them as well as we do.

In each episode we'll joined b... more

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Latest Episodes

Actor and GoHub founder Jaz Hutchins joins us to discuss his journey to creating the UK's professional acting workshop.

He discusses being inspired rather than intimidated by your peers and how the people around you can be one of the most important... more

Our latest guest has range. From appearances in some of the biggest biopics of all time, to starring in Wolf Alice videos and finding the time to perfect roly polys Lucy Boyton has it all. And every last inch of those talents (and the embarrassing mi... more

This week we're joined by actor/ writer/ Overcompensating creator model/ Mary Beth Barone's muse Benito Skinner (aka Benny Drama).

As well as looking back on his journey behind and in front of the camera, we discuss the genetics that made him an "a... more

'Two actors and a rugby player join a zoom call' sounds like the start of a really rubbish joke, but it's actually the beginning of a very special conversation.

Join ex England rugby international and RFU Injured Players Foundation ambassador Topsy ... more

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Recent Guests

Lucy Boynton
Actress known for Bohemian Rhapsody and Murder on the Orient Express
Actor
Episode: S4 E30: LUCY BOYNTON
Benito Skinner
Writer, actor, podcaster; known for Ride and Overcompensating
Self / Ride & Overcompensating
Episode: S4 E29: BENITO SKINNER
Peter Claffey
Actor and star of HBO's Night Of The Seven Kingdoms
HBO
Episode: Game Of Thrones X Rugby Special (Topsy Ojo, Henry Ashton & Peter Claffey) | RFU Injured Players Foundation
Topsy Ojo
Former England international rugby player, London Irish standout
London Irish
Episode: Game Of Thrones X Rugby Special (Topsy Ojo, Henry Ashton & Peter Claffey) | RFU Injured Players Foundation
Christian Cooke
Actor
Actor in film and television
Episode: S4 E28: CHRISTIAN COOKE
Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Award-winning writer
Writer of 1917 and Last Night in Soho
Episode: S4 E27: KRYSTY WILSON-CAIRNS
Tom Glynn-Carney
Actor known for Game of Thrones, Dunkirk, Tolkien
Actor
Episode: S4 E26: TOM GLYNN-CARNEY
Jack Rooke
Writer, performer and comedian known for Big Boys; guest on the show
Independent/Entertainment
Episode: S4 E25: JACK ROOKE
Éanna Hardwicke
Actor portraying Roy Keane in Saipan
Film Saipan
Episode: Saipan special with Éanna Hardwicke (live Q&A)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Jacob’s Ep

    Loved his interviews. I don’t have an embarrassing gym story. But I once fell on a treadmill.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatherineFAJ
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Definitely the best podcast on iTunes. I would describe it as Seinfeld set in a gym. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Elek
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Can’t wait for Season 2

    Looking forward to season 2 to see who is on the next episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G45HW3LL
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Excellent

    Great new podcast, really enjoying it! Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ch928
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Top poddy!!

    Loved it boys!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Massive con
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Episodes are engaging, with a mix of celebrity anecdotes and practical advice.
The show combines humor with serious, actionable insights for performers.
Guests feel authentic and open about fitness, mental health, and career realities.
Listeners appreciate candid storytelling and behind-the-scenes glimpses into industry life.
The conversations feel relatable for aspiring guests and sponsors seeking genuine brand alignment.

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Game Of Thrones X Rugby Special (Topsy Ojo, Henry Ashton & Peter Claffey) | RFU Injured Players Foundation
Q: If you were to pick a rugby team from the Game of Thrones characters, who would you choose and why?
Each guest assigns roles based on traits like pace, power, leadership, and tactical thinking, creating a fun, imaginative lineup that also mirrors real-world team dynamics and the qualities rugby players bring to acting and media work.
S4 E26: TOM GLYNN-CARNEY
Q: What's coming up for you after Tolkien and All My Sons?
Tom outlines upcoming reshoots for Dragons season three, some time off at his cottage, and then more work in the States, highlighting the constant movement between projects and the importance of planning downtime.
S4 E23: Mary Beth Barone
Q: What's your approach to maintaining fitness while having a demanding schedule?
It's about being strict with my calendar and planning workouts around my other commitments.
S4 E23: Mary Beth Barone
Q: What is 'Overcompensating' about?
It's a comedy that tackles the life of a closeted high school football player navigating expectations in college.
S4 E21: Solly McLeod
Q: What did you actually do when you were trying to lose weight for a role?
I just cut out lifting weights and started walking around more.

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A candid interview show focusing on how performers and creators physically and mentally prepare for roles, navigate demanding shoot schedules, and balance life in the creative industry. Across episodes, listeners hear first-hand accounts of intense training, injury, burnout, and recovery, plus behind-the-scenes stories from actors, writers, and comedians about career longevity, collaboration, and staying resilient under pressure. The format blends practical discipline with humanizing humor, shedding light on the realities behind Hollywood glamour and offering actionable insights for peers, managers, and brands seeking authentic guest stories or partnership angles.

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2. Benito Skinner
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5. Christian Cooke
6. Krysty Wilson-Cairns
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