London Real Irvine Welsh - Trainspotting & Skagboys
Jun 23, 2013
In this podcast, Irvine Welsh, Scottish novelist, playwright, and director, discusses his new book 'Skagboys', the upcoming movie 'Filth', and the evolution of the heroin market in Leith in the 1990s. They also touch on the impact of 'Trainspotting', the challenges of getting projects made in the film industry, and the power of film and books.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Discussion about X-Brain and Squarespace sponsors
04:29 • 2min
Upcoming projects and collaborations
06:47 • 6min
The Impact and Resonance of 'Trainspotting'
12:53 • 24min
The Arrival of Heroin and its Impact on Relationships
36:31 • 6min
Trainspotting Actors and Casting Process
42:50 • 7min
Opioid Crisis and Drug Influence
49:42 • 18min
Discerning Readers, Hollywood Blockbusters, and Movie Trailers
01:07:43 • 2min
The Challenges of Getting Projects Made
01:09:13 • 19min
The Power of Film and Books
01:28:03 • 6min