In Between Pods is a podcast that focuses on what it means to be a ‘creative’ working (or not) in their chosen industry today. Whilst looking at these people’s incredible achievements and how they got there, I am here to investigate the more profound questions that strive for a deeper understanding of topics such as mental health, relationships, ambitions, process, self worth and what life means when working. Or, quite simply, how to keep life fun when in between jobs.

2020 has been a tough year with Covid-19. Whilst we have been apart, we must remember that we are not alone. Here is the Habbit Factory’s (a charity in Havering) members, staff and volunteers doing a sing a long to “You will be found” from Dear Evan Hansen.

A comedic peek behind the curtain into the lives of ordinary people living through the extraordinary experience of the UK Lockdown.

Young married couple David and Emma seek relationship counselling for their unusual marital issue, expecting us to provide all the answers. Produced in lockdown by Encompass Online

Heroes currently come in all shapes and sizes. Brentwood songwriter Jon Hare has put his old band back together during lockdown to record This One’s For You – for everyone playing their part right now.

SPYHOLE is a new monologue by Ben SantaMaria about lockdown isolation, surviving social media and the pros and cons of Tom Hardy. The short film is performed and directed by Jenet Le Lacheur for #TheOnlineMonologueSeries from new writing company Sharp Scratches.

Ed Keates is a professional actor and writer.  He has appeared on stage and screen, likes chocolate and chips, but not on the same plate.  He is a member of the ELE (East London & Essex Writing Group) which meets monthly at Queen’s Theatre.  His short film It’s Over? was nominated for the Havering Award at last year’s Romford Film Festival and he’s currently working on his 2nd screenplay.