Backstage Goss Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:44:49 +0100 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593156 en-us © 2026 Backstage Goss yes Support this Podcast 8714fa07-a0ff-5e45-9069-5feb542625ff swatsonphotography@mac.com Steve Watson episodic false “Welcome to Backstage Goss — the podcast that shines a spotlight on the dreamers, the doers, and the determined voices of the entertainment world. From big wins to tough breaks, we dive into real journeys, raw stories, and the passion that keeps people chasing the spotlight. This is where dreams meet reality… and the adventure truly begins.”


The Entertainment business is so huge and we want to explore all the stories from all the different departments. Who would have thought there was so many ways to get into the Entertainment Industry, but there are and we are going to find out what it takes to get a job. Bring on the dream, the heart ache and all the emotion as we hear from people that have made it, still trying and those that have failed.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Steve Watson swatsonphotography@mac.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4xvufmet7oh1s2m02acbl3sr0nqd?.jpg Backstage Goss Ben Millen Prop Maker to the Stars Ben Millen Prop Maker to the Stars Imagine being bullied because you are inquisitive, have a different take on things or maybe a little quirky. Well, that was Ben and all of them things.

You see, Ben, was always wanting to know how things worked. 

His obsession or passion, whatever you want to call it, led him to pursue his dream. He always wanted to work on making things.

He now works within the TV and Film Industry as a props maker and is pretty good at it, so much so, it landed him on the Ghostbusters Movie Team.

ben gives us an insight into the world of manufacturing for the 'Big Boys", but sometimes, things can get a little tedious.


Let's find out more.

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]]> Imagine being bullied because you are inquisitive, have a different take on things or maybe a little quirky. Well, that was Ben and all of them things.

You see, Ben, was always wanting to know how things worked. 

His obsession or passion, whatever you want to call it, led him to pursue his dream. He always wanted to work on making things.

He now works within the TV and Film Industry as a props maker and is pretty good at it, so much so, it landed him on the Ghostbusters Movie Team.

ben gives us an insight into the world of manufacturing for the 'Big Boys", but sometimes, things can get a little tedious.


Let's find out more.

Support the show

Your dreams are achievable, everybody can reach them, when you TRY!

]]> Steve Watson Buzzsprout-18936308 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100 3633 full false Kailum Richardson - Rockstar Dancer Kailum Richardson - Rockstar Dancer When all you dream about is dancing at the age of 8, but trying to handle being bullied constantly, being pulled from school, wreaking your UK career before it's even started, how can you continue to carry on?

It's a good job that Kailum had the tenacity and strength to follow his dreams, because today, he is part of an exciting dance Camp in America. What makes him special; he's the only white boy in the Camp. A testament to his skill.

He is living a Rockstar Lifestyle state side.

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]]> When all you dream about is dancing at the age of 8, but trying to handle being bullied constantly, being pulled from school, wreaking your UK career before it's even started, how can you continue to carry on?

It's a good job that Kailum had the tenacity and strength to follow his dreams, because today, he is part of an exciting dance Camp in America. What makes him special; he's the only white boy in the Camp. A testament to his skill.

He is living a Rockstar Lifestyle state side.

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Your dreams are achievable, everybody can reach them, when you TRY!

]]> Steve Watson Buzzsprout-18933663 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100 3662 #dance 1 5 full false My Time In Radio with John B Tannon My Time In Radio with John B Tannon What a journey this boy has been on. Everything he does has a purpose to get him to where he wants to go next. 

He started out as a Stuntman and worked his way through to Film Works and then in to Broadcasting.

John explains his way in and probably the beltway to do it. He is a stickler for learning your craft. Helpful hints and tips along the way.

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]]> What a journey this boy has been on. Everything he does has a purpose to get him to where he wants to go next. 

He started out as a Stuntman and worked his way through to Film Works and then in to Broadcasting.

John explains his way in and probably the beltway to do it. He is a stickler for learning your craft. Helpful hints and tips along the way.

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Your dreams are achievable, everybody can reach them, when you TRY!

]]> Steve Watson Buzzsprout-18878753 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 2762 1 4 full false My Big Break My Big Break Samantha Shuma is one exciting dancer and actress. This episode she discusses how she got her big break into an industry that is not forgiving; you either have it or you don't. 

The Wiz was on her list of accomplishments, as was Hamilton and Wicked the film. Today we learn about the up's and downs of getting in to the Industry.

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]]> Samantha Shuma is one exciting dancer and actress. This episode she discusses how she got her big break into an industry that is not forgiving; you either have it or you don't. 

The Wiz was on her list of accomplishments, as was Hamilton and Wicked the film. Today we learn about the up's and downs of getting in to the Industry.

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Your dreams are achievable, everybody can reach them, when you TRY!

]]> Steve Watson Buzzsprout-18787766 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 2485 1 3 full false Ballet nearly cost me the loss of my daughter Ballet nearly cost me the loss of my daughter We hear from Christina who trained as a Ballerina. The diet she was advised, the heartache she went through and how she nearly lost her child.

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]]> We hear from Christina who trained as a Ballerina. The diet she was advised, the heartache she went through and how she nearly lost her child.

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Your dreams are achievable, everybody can reach them, when you TRY!

]]> Steve Watson Buzzsprout-18787749 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 3706 1 2 full false Shona Lindsay 45 years in the business Shona Lindsay 45 years in the business WE talk to Shona Lindsay about her journey in to the Entertainment Industry. With 45 years (nearly) under her belt, she explains how Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber took her under is wing and created her as a leading lady. 

Her mishap on 'Aspects of love' on a closed set is a hilarious tale.

We talk about the industry and how she has managed through the changes over the years.

We find out why she no longer treads the boards but keeps herself busy by reinventing herself to keep working.

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]]> WE talk to Shona Lindsay about her journey in to the Entertainment Industry. With 45 years (nearly) under her belt, she explains how Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber took her under is wing and created her as a leading lady. 

Her mishap on 'Aspects of love' on a closed set is a hilarious tale.

We talk about the industry and how she has managed through the changes over the years.

We find out why she no longer treads the boards but keeps herself busy by reinventing herself to keep working.

Support the show

Your dreams are achievable, everybody can reach them, when you TRY!

]]> Steve Watson Buzzsprout-18623638 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 4338 1 1 full false