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S4 E20: Ruaridh Mollica

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Show Notes

Ruaridh Mollica joins Dave and George to discuss the journey from getting "absolutely shredded" during his degree to stepping into the world of acting and eventually joining the Marvel Universe.

They cover some pretty big topics including how Ruaridh can't take training seriously, his early drama work in Blackpool tourism adverts and planking for way too long on stage with his Clarkston co-stars Joe Locke and Sophie Melville.

The Scottish actor also explores how the world of acting can sometimes be difficult to navigate and how he makes sure to regularly take stock of his career so that he doesn't get lost in an industry he describes as "a strange place to be a normal human".

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