Best Joseph Raisi Varzaneh Podcasts (2025)

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River Roux; Strippers, Supermarkets, Stage and Sex work; all roads lead to JUICE ! 44:53

14d ago44:53

44:53

This week I had the privilege of speaking to multi faceted, multi dimensional, multi talented human being River Roux! I saw River's show 'Juice' at the Volksbühne Theatre in Berlin and I instantly wanted to speak to her - I was so fascinated Her show explores the body, her body, an exploration of a gender-non conforming experience and we discuss th…

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Sam Freeman; Selling ice creams to becoming an BAFTA nominated writer and director...also this is proof we are getting old! 57:47

3M ago57:47

57:47

This week Sam and I take a trip down memory lane. We discuss drama school memories, switching from acting to becoming a successful writer and the birth of Femme, Sam and Ng Choon Ping's BAFTA nominated short that went on to become an amazing queer noir film - she's on Netflix ! This episode is basically a writers wet dream !…

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Adrian Hansel; Denying Geri Halliwell a lyric... 1:00:45

4M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

West End veteran Adrian Hansel regales us with tales from his long and varied career. We talk about some sensitive issues so there is a trigger warning with this episode but Adrian gives us an exciting glimpse into his world- from working with Queen, to the West End to Geri Halliwell... tea is spiltBy Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh

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Jordan James Bridge; Retinol burns, being the Eye of Mordor and dancing at the Bolshoi 47:54

5M ago47:54

47:54

On this episode I speak with dancer, choreographer, movement specialist extraordinaire Jordan James Bridge We chat everything from his career at Wayne McGregor, aspects of collaboration and choreography and knowing your worth !By Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh

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Emrhys Cooper; Sham gurus, gays and geeks - L.A to Mancheter's Corrie cobbles Darling ! 50:23

6M ago50:23

50:23

This week...my old friend Emrhys Cooper and I sit in a park and shoot the shit! I love this interview, it's candid and free and Em really opens up about his journey from when we met at Ballet school 20 years ago, to everything that led us to where we are today...sitting in a park. Emrhys is in Coronation Street…

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Amy Lennox; on finding your voice, Sally Bowles...and the dick house ! 1:08:17

6M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

In this week's episode I travelled to the seaside to chat with the super talented Amy Lennox! We chat about everything from her drama school training, staying in questionable diggs, heartbreak, shitty agent meetings and everything that led to her incredible performance on the Olivier's stage, taking the iconic role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret…

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Edward Watson... 'Yes'...and a love for Kim K 48:10

8M ago48:10

48:10

Finally back with Season 2 of 'Performer Trauma' Kicking off the season after a two year hiatus I have the pleasure of speaking with a personal creative icon, Olivier Award winning MBE Edward Watson. Ed speaks about his amazing career, how he became a force in the dance world, his amazing collaborations and how he changed classical dance as we know…

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Holly James: it's all about the journey...and what a beautiful journey it is 57:58

2+ y ago57:58

57:58

On this episode I have the pleasure of catching up with stage sensation and old old friend Holly James. A love letter from Broadway to London Holly truly is lightening on stage, you literally cannot take your eyes off her and if you've been lucky enough to see her in a performance you'll know I'm telling the truth! We talk about her journey from wh…

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Selina Mosinski. The journey that led her to CHARITY SHOP SUE...and causing a McDonalds Vs Burger King feud at some point in the 90's 1:05:18

2+ y ago1:05:18

1:05:18

On this episode it is my honour to have Selina Mosinski, the actress behind Charity Shop Sue stop by for a chat! We chat about all the roads that led to her finding her Sue family, finding creative freedom and the future...and how we stopped giving a shit and how it sets you free. I can't wait for yo to hear Selina's story…

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Willam ! Drag Superstar scolds me with potent T 49:00

2+ y ago49:00

49:00

Joining me this week is drag superstar Willam Belli ! Actor, drag sensation, author, recording artist, make up creator... the list goes on On this ep I speak to Willam about the origins of his drag, working on tv/film and stage and as usual the funniest on stage moments. Willam's interview is open, honest and frank and I cannpt thank him enough for…

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Sarah Blanc ....spinning a Jason Donovan obsession into gold 38:52

2+ y ago38:52

38:52

On this stunning ep I speak to creative mogul that is Sarah Blanc We uncover the origins of her Jason Donovan obsession which led to her creating a whole show about the aussie dreamboat, being a master of all things creative, how fatpobia is bullshit and we try... and remember how we met ! Clarins... please sponsor her...me ... thanks babe Host. Jo…

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Angeline Bell, piss takes and passion projects, 'In' the West End...not 'On' 35:40

2+ y ago35:40

35:40

On this stunning episode I speak to the gorgeous Angie Bell We met many moons ago in an unnamed institution, in an unmentioned decade. Since then ,Angie has come a very long way and taken a very unconventional route to get there...in the West End, which makes our conversation all the more interesting! Host. Joseph RV Guest. Angeline Bell…

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Ella Veryde... Ridin into my hot furnace 19:08

2+ y ago19:08

19:08

On this weeks ep I speak to stunning drag Queen and performer Ella Veryde We find out the origins of that filthy name, my drag name... though I haven't done drag,how she got bent over in a duck costume and her beauty tipssss Host. Joseph RV Guest. Ella VerydeBy Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh/Ella Veryde

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Tom Varey on George Clooney ... and moi 27:54

2+ y ago27:54

27:54

Today actor Tom Varey recants us with some entertaining moments We cover actor training , his new film directed by one of the last proper ‘movie stars’ in Hollywood and he remembers holding a piece of chocolate in his hand for an hour and a half and then … becoming the chocolate … all in the name of acting !…

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Jackson Fisch, fainting on stage and rolling off stage 21:24

2+ y ago21:24

21:24

On this ep I speak to talented Aussie dancer Jackson Fisch. Jackson recalls being called ‘pudgy’ at ballet school, fainting on stage and working in a bougie pyjama shop! Jackson is in London rehearsing New Adventure's Sleeping Beauty … which is also a beauty tip … sleep ya beaut Host. Joseph RV Guest. Jackson Fisch…

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Eliza Butterworth. Combatting skin coloured skinny jeans and being a Saxon woman with acrylic nails 29:03

2+ y ago29:03

29:03

On episode 7 I speak to the gorgeous Eliza Butterworth. Eliza remembers when a local taxi rank radio interfered with her west end show 'The Windsors' on stage, wearing flesh coloured jeans in a Shakespeare's schools tour and the mistake of not getting her lovely neon pink acrylics removed when shooting the 'Last Kingdom" Host. Joseph RV Guest. Eliz…

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Jake Mitchell on surviving 'A Doll's House' and throwing a sword into the audience! 34:41

2+ y ago34:41

34:41

On this episode I interview actor Jake Mitchell We reminisce over 'armed combat' classes and what can go wrong when you lose grip of a prop...mid show ! We remember our scene study classes for Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' and as usual Jake regales us with some of his colourful work history Enjoy! Host. Joseph RV Guest. Jake Mitchell…

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Benjamin Salmon on sounding too 'Gay' 26:37

2+ y ago26:37

26:37

This week I speak to writer and actor Benjamin Salmon. We talk about never fitting into the proverbial 'box', being told to change our voices and we look back with a fondness at how annoying we were! I hope you enjoy Host. Joseph RV Guest. Benjamin SalmonBy Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh/ Benjamin Salmon

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Emily Johnstone...Forgetting Lines and being ghosted by agents 28:25

3y ago28:25

28:25

On this episode I speak to actress Emily Johnstone. We laugh and reminisce over gnome auditions, her sharing a bed with a stranger at the Edinburgh Festival, forgetting lines on stage at the RSC and remembering some RADA gems !By Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh/ Emily Johnstone

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Gary Wood... Being a Zombie with Brad Pitt, Mariah Carey and BS auditions 30:58

3y ago30:58

30:58

On this episode I interview Gary Wood. We discuss everything from how we met rehearsing a zombie movie, an embarrassing Mama Mia audition, RSC 'workshops" and finding happiness carving out new careers post performer trauma. Host Joseph RV. Guest Gary Wood.By Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh/ Gary Wood

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Jarry Glavin... Fingering Margot Fonteyn 27:24

3y ago27:24

27:24

On this episode I interview the gorgeous Jarry Glavin. We talk all things, from her training at the Royal Ballet School, how we gravitated towards each other at an audition and her transition post life as a professional ballet dancer. Host Joseph RV. Guest Jarry Glavin.By Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh/ Jarry Glavin

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Perfume, parrots and podcasts with Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh and Sarah Twomey 23:12

3y ago23:12

23:12

Hi there, I’m Joe the host of ‘Performer Trauma’ On this first episode the tables are turned and my dear friend and RADA alum, actress Sarah Twomey will interview me! We will talk about my funniest auditions, the worst advice I've ever been given, why I had a breakdown in the Capezio stockroom and how I ended up flyering a play in a wrestling singl…

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Intro to 'Performer Trauma" 0:41

3y ago0:41

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Performer Trauma

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River Roux; Strippers, Supermarkets, Stage and Sex work; all roads lead to JUICE ! 44:53

1
Sam Freeman; Selling ice creams to becoming an BAFTA nominated writer and director...also this is proof we are getting old! 57:47

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Adrian Hansel; Denying Geri Halliwell a lyric... 1:00:45

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Jordan James Bridge; Retinol burns, being the Eye of Mordor and dancing at the Bolshoi 47:54

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Emrhys Cooper; Sham gurus, gays and geeks - L.A to Mancheter's Corrie cobbles Darling ! 50:23

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Amy Lennox; on finding your voice, Sally Bowles...and the dick house ! 1:08:17

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Edward Watson... 'Yes'...and a love for Kim K 48:10

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Holly James: it's all about the journey...and what a beautiful journey it is 57:58

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Selina Mosinski. The journey that led her to CHARITY SHOP SUE...and causing a McDonalds Vs Burger King feud at some point in the 90's 1:05:18

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Willam ! Drag Superstar scolds me with potent T 49:00

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Sarah Blanc ....spinning a Jason Donovan obsession into gold 38:52

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Angeline Bell, piss takes and passion projects, 'In' the West End...not 'On' 35:40

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Ella Veryde... Ridin into my hot furnace 19:08

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Tom Varey on George Clooney ... and moi 27:54

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Jackson Fisch, fainting on stage and rolling off stage 21:24

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Eliza Butterworth. Combatting skin coloured skinny jeans and being a Saxon woman with acrylic nails 29:03

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Jake Mitchell on surviving 'A Doll's House' and throwing a sword into the audience! 34:41

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Benjamin Salmon on sounding too 'Gay' 26:37

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Emily Johnstone...Forgetting Lines and being ghosted by agents 28:25

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Gary Wood... Being a Zombie with Brad Pitt, Mariah Carey and BS auditions 30:58

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Jarry Glavin... Fingering Margot Fonteyn 27:24

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Perfume, parrots and podcasts with Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh and Sarah Twomey 23:12

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Intro to 'Performer Trauma" 0:41

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