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Welcome to Switch to Channel 2, the entertainment production podcast that takes a peak behind the curtain of the entertainment industry and making your way through it. Each episode hosts Guy Jackson and Eric Moots discuss different aspects of the production world and chat with other freelancers making their way in the business.

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    • Apr 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Episode 8: The Drought

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 35:05


    Being a freelancer comes with a base uncertainty, as gigs come and go with the wind. Sometimes there will be weeks (or even longer) where no work is appearing, causing a lot of self doubt and worry. This week, Guy and Moots discuss what to do when you're in a dry spell of work, how to stay occupied, and to not doubt yourself that work will come. As always, if you work hard and people like working with you, jobs will come!

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    Episode 7: Crafty and Catering

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 37:18


    Food is such a crucial part of our day, and that doesn't change once you're on set. This week Moots and Guy take part in some snack talk: discussing what food they like to eat and have at crafty, how to stay healthy during the day, as well as the ups and downs of catering. So be sure to have a bite to eat while you listen!

    Episode 6: A Bicoastal Conversation (feat. Peter Harrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 55:28


    After a long holiday break, Guy Jackson and Eric Moots are back with another episode! This week the duo sat down to chat with Peter Harrison, a camera assistant, writer, and director in New York City about his experience living in the other film production hotbed in the US. Touching on topics such as why NYC is great, COVID, and how great HelloFresh is, it's certainly an interesting episode! You can follow Peter on instagram: @Peterharrison75

    Episode 5: Yearly Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 45:38


    A lot of things can change over a year, and 2020 has been nothing but proof of that. As the year comes to a close, Moots and Guy look back on some of their favorite gigs and some of the lessons they learned along the way. Plus, they discuss what are their hopes for 2021. Thank you all for tuning in to Switch to Channel 2 in 2020, we can't wait to bring you new episodes next year!

    Episode 4: The First Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 40:41


    The first gig is always the hardest to get and the most nerve-racking. This week, Guy Jackson and Eric Moots discuss how to get that first job as well some tips and terms to get you started.

    Episode 3: How COVID Has Impacted Sets (feat. Jake Squire)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 48:06


    COVID-19 has impacted every walk of life for the past year, including on sets. With productions starting back up, it's important to keep diligent with safety measures and regulations in order to protect both the crew and actors. This week, Guy Jackson and Eric Moots sit down for a chat with Jake Squire, a COVID safety PA currently working on "S.W.A.T.", on what COVID has changed on sets. Follow Jake on social media: @yungfortitude

    Episode 2: Making Relationships on Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 44:37


    Making connections and networking is such a crucial part of the entertainment world, as 9 times out of 10 they're the ones that get you the next gig. In this episode, Guy and Moots discuss how to make those first connections when you're on set and who are the people to make sure they know who you are.

    Episode 1: Balancing Work and Personal Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 53:50


    Everyone has trouble balancing work and their personal lives, but when you're a freelancer working 12+ hours a day with a unknown schedule, it gets even harder. In this episode, Guy and Moots discuss how they balance those two aspects of their lives and the difference in the type of gigs they have determine their schedules.

    Switch to Channel 2 (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 0:41


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