Épisodes

  • Happy Half Hour - Episode 10 - Guest: Matt Cooper, Head of Creative at Happy Hour
    Dec 11 2025

    Welcome to the Happy Half Hour Podcast!

    In this episode, we're joined by Happy Hour's very own Head of Creative, Matt Cooper.

    From leading big ideas to championing the creative team every step of the way, Matt’s brought the energy, the vision, and a whole lot of creative firepower since joining the team 18 months ago.

    We were keen to get Matt on the podcast to discuss his experience shooting overseas with WaterAid, filming with big-time stars for Arsenal, and his opinion on ‘The Extraordinary Cost of Dull’ advertising.

    'The Extraordinary Cost of Dull': https://system1group.com/the-extraordinary-cost-of-dull


    Happy Half Hour Podcast

    Featuring industry experts, we welcome a whole host of our Happy Hour friends, uncovering the part they play in making TV commercials, video content and feature films with us.

    From behind-the-scenes anecdotes, to advice about how to look good on screen, we’ll give you the inside scoop.

    We’ve been specialists in creating impactful TV commercials, video and audio for over 21 years, all under our one big happy roof in Bristol.

    Thinking about creating a podcast, TV campaign or video content for your brand? ⁠ - we’d love to hear from you!

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    39 min
  • Happy Half Hour - Episode 09 - Guest: Vix Ellis, Wardrobe & Costume Stylist
    Jul 30 2025

    Welcome to the Happy Half Hour Podcast!

    In this episode, we're joined by Wardrobe & Costume Stylist Vix Ellis.

    Vix is an incredibly successful freelance stylist who has worked with us on commercials for the likes of Lyle & Scott, NFU Mutual and Toolstation.

    We were delighted to get Vix in the office to hear her insights on working in the industry and the challenges she faces in her role.


    Happy Half Hour Podcast

    Featuring industry experts, we welcome a whole host of our Happy Hour friends, uncovering the part they play in making TV commercials, video content and feature films with us.

    From behind-the-scenes anecdotes, to advice about how to look good on screen, we’ll give you the inside scoop.

    We’ve been specialists in creating impactful TV commercials, video and audio for over 21 years, all under our one big happy roof in Bristol.

    Thinking about creating a podcast, TV campaign or video content for your brand? ⁠⁠⁠Drop us a line⁠⁠⁠ - we’d love to hear from you!

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    31 min
  • Happy Half Hour - Episode 08 - Guest: Abi Thomas, Camera Operator & Drone Pilot
    Jul 10 2025

    Welcome to the Happy Half Hour Podcast!

    In this episode, we're joined by Camera Operator & Drone Pilot Abi Thomas.

    Abi is an incredibly successful freelance camerawoman who has worked on the likes of Blue Planet, Asia and Planet Earth.

    Having worked at Happy Hour as a runner early on in her career, we were delighted to get Abi back in the office to discuss her amazing progress and future goals.


    Happy Half Hour Podcast

    Featuring industry experts, we welcome a whole host of our Happy Hour friends, uncovering the part they play in making TV commercials, video content and feature films with us.

    From behind-the-scenes anecdotes, to advice about how to look good on screen, we’ll give you the inside scoop.

    We’ve been specialists in creating impactful TV commercials, video and audio for over 21 years, all under our one big happy roof in Bristol.

    Thinking about creating a podcast, TV campaign or video content for your brand? ⁠⁠Drop us a line⁠⁠ - we’d love to hear from you!

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    35 min
  • Happy Half Hour - Episode 07 - Guest: Michael Wright, Director
    Jul 1 2025

    Welcome to the Happy Half Hour Podcast!

    In this episode, we're joined by Happy Hour director Michael Wright.

    Michael has been directing commercials for over thirty years and has been with us since 2011, so we thought he'd be the perfect guest to talk everything TV advertising.


    Happy Half Hour Podcast

    Featuring industry experts, we welcome a whole host of our Happy Hour friends, uncovering the part they play in making TV commercials, video content and feature films with us.

    From behind-the-scenes anecdotes, to advice about how to look good on screen, we’ll give you the inside scoop.

    We’ve been specialists in creating impactful TV commercials, video and audio for over 21 years, all under our one big happy roof in Bristol.

    Thinking about creating a podcast, TV campaign or video content for your brand? ⁠Drop us a line⁠ - we’d love to hear from you!

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    32 min
  • Happy Half Hour - Episode 06 - Guest: Freya Billington, Head of Bristol Film School (Boomsatsuma)
    Jun 4 2025

    Welcome to the Happy Half Hour Podcast!

    In this episode, we're joined by Freya Billington.

    Freya is the Head of Bristol's Film School, Boomsatsuma, where she teaches filmmaking and consults on teaching filmmaking. She was awarded a HEA National Teaching Fellowship in 2015 and was previously Programme Leader for Film Production at the University of the West of England and the University of Gloucestershire.


    Happy Half Hour Podcast

    Featuring industry experts, we welcome a whole host of our Happy Hour friends, uncovering the part they play in making TV commercials, video content and feature films with us.

    From behind-the-scenes anecdotes, to advice about how to look good on screen, we’ll give you the inside scoop.

    We’ve been specialists in creating impactful TV commercials, video and audio for over 21 years, all under our one big happy roof in Bristol.

    Thinking about creating a podcast, TV campaign or video content for your brand? ⁠Drop us a line⁠ - we’d love to hear from you!

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    30 min
  • Happy Half Hour - Episode 05 - Guest: Angharad Rees Williams, ITV
    May 15 2025

    Welcome to the Happy Half Hour Podcast!

    In this episode, we're joined by Angharad Rees Williams - a Business Manager at ITV Wales & West.

    With a background in regional advertising, Angharad is keen to discuss localised targeting, VOD and System1’s ground-breaking FaceTrace scoring system.

    Tune in to learn more about bespoke advertising solutions from a representative from the UK’s leading broadcaster.


    Happy Half Hour Podcast

    Featuring industry experts, we welcome a whole host of our Happy Hour friends, uncovering the part they play in making TV commercials, video content and feature films with us.

    From behind-the-scenes anecdotes, to advice about how to look good on screen, we’ll give you the inside scoop.

    We’ve been specialists in creating impactful TV commercials, video and audio for over 21 years, all under our one big happy roof in Bristol.

    Thinking about creating a podcast, TV campaign or video content for your brand? ⁠Drop us a line⁠ - we’d love to hear from you!

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    32 min
  • Happy Half Hour - Episode 04 - Guest: Will Brown, Composer
    Apr 23 2025

    Welcome to the Happy Half Hour Podcast!

    In this episode, we're joined by award-winning composer Will Brown.

    Will has regularly had his work featured on platforms including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sky, National Geographic, Viasat and Channel 5, and he has worked with a number of high profile brands such as McDonalds, Barclays, Fosters and Nordea.

    Happy Half Hour Podcast

    Featuring industry experts, we welcome a whole host of our Happy Hour friends, uncovering the part they play in making TV commercials, video content and feature films with us.

    From behind-the-scenes anecdotes, to advice about how to look good on screen, we’ll give you the inside scoop.

    We’ve been specialists in creating impactful TV commercials, video and audio for over 21 years, all under our one big happy roof in Bristol.

    Thinking about creating a podcast, TV campaign or video content for your brand? ⁠Drop us a line⁠ - we’d love to hear from you!

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    31 min
  • Happy Half Hour - Episode 03 - Guest: Elle Dimond, Director
    Jun 13 2024

    Welcome to the Happy Half Hour Podcast!

    Featuring industry experts, we welcome a whole host of our Happy Hour friends, uncovering the part they play in making TV commercials, video content and feature films with us.

    From behind-the-scenes anecdotes, to advice about how to look good on screen, we’ll give you the inside scoop

    We’ve been specialists in creating impactful TV commercials, video and audio for over 20 years, all under our one big happy roof in Bristol.

    Thinking about creating a podcast, TV campaign or video content for your brand? ⁠Drop us a line⁠ - we’d love to hear from you!

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    32 min