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The Things We Do

The Things We Do

By: Renee Palmer & Scott Jackson
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The Things We Do is a love letter to theatre. Not the red carpets or standing ovations, but the beating heart behind the curtain. It’s a podcast where voices from all corners of the stage share their messy, moving, hilarious, and heartbreaking truths. We cover everything: drama school trauma, intimacy coaching, mental health, the pressure of day jobs and those "fun" gigs where you dance like a dinosaur and question all your life choices. So, join us as we laugh, overshare and figure out why we still do the things we do.

The Things We Do is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.

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Episodes
  • EP6 - Call Back

    EP6 - Call Back
    Nov 17 2025

    It’s been quite a journey (Renee’s least favourite word) Over the last five weeks Renee and Scott have chatted with extraordinary theatre artists. We talk about our favourite bits and stand-out moments. Plus, we have a surprise guest for our final episode of season one.

    The Things We Do is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.

    Producers/Co-presenters: Renee Palmer & Scott Jackson.

    Sound recordist, designer & Editor: Inder Singh:

    Brand Creator: Beck Storer- The Cutaway www.thecutaway.com.au

    Social Media Manager: Maya Carmody
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    39 hrs and 9 mins
  • EP5 - Tongue or No Tongue? Intimacy scenes, every actor’s nightmare.

    EP5 - Tongue or No Tongue? Intimacy scenes, every actor’s nightmare.
    Nov 10 2025

    You get the part, read the script and there it is…THE SEX SCENE! Intimacy coordinator Rebecca Fortuna shares with us her knowledge about consent, kissing your scene partners, nudity and how the industry has changed. A very revealing episode.

    The Things We Do is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.

    Producers/Co-presenters: Renee Palmer & Scott Jackson.

    Sound recordist, designer & Editor: Inder Singh:

    Brand Creator: Beck Storer- The Cutaway www.thecutaway.com.au

    Social Media Manager: Maya Carmody

    Warning: This episode contains sensitive subject matter.

    Links:

    Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (Australia) www.meaa.org

    1800 Respect 1800respect.org.au https://1800respect.org.au

    Support Act https://supportact.org.au/guide-to-sexual-misconduct-bulling-and-harassment/
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    41 hrs and 38 mins
  • EP4 - Stop the show : When the body just can't go on.

    EP4 - Stop the show : When the body just can't go on.
    Nov 3 2025

    The actor’s body is an instrument. We create characters, stories, move, dance, putting it through its paces, freely throwing it around a stage. Our guest Beth Liston talks about the illness that forced her out of the industry.

    The Things We Do is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.

    Producers/Co-presenters: Renee Palmer & Scott Jackson.

    Sound recordist, designer & Editor: Inder Singh:

    Brand Creator: Beck Storer- The Cutaway www.thecutaway.com.au

    Social Media Manager: Maya Carmody

    Warning: This episode contains sensitive subject matter.

    Links: Actors Benevolent Funds of Australia https://www.actorsbenevolentfund.org.au/

    Arts wellbeing collective. https://www.artswellbeingcollective.com.au/

    Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 1300 22 4636

    Life Line: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

    Entertainment Mental Assist https://www.entertainmentassist.org.au/
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    40 hrs and 46 mins
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