In today’s episode, we sit down with the incredible John Locke, star of Vindication Swim. John grew up in Brighton with his loving parents, but as an only child, he often felt lonely. School was a challenge—he faced relentless bullying and struggled academically due to undiagnosed dyslexia. However, he found solace in deep friendships, especially with his lifelong best friend, David Kolakowski.

From a young age, John had a remarkable gift for accents, memorization, and using his voice. His parents recognized his talent and enrolled him in acting classes. This sparked a passion that carried him through the National Youth Theatre and into a career in acting. But despite years of dedication, financial struggles persisted.

John shares an intimate and life-changing moment—watching his heavily pregnant wife walk toward him and realizing he could no longer pursue acting as his sole career. He had responsibilities to uphold, leading him to step away from the industry.

This first part of John’s journey is filled with formative experiences and heartfelt memories from the early years of his career. Join us next week as we explore his transition into local government and, ultimately, his inspiring return to acting.

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(Theme music curtesy of Fran Lusty's song, "Functioning Adult")

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