Great Company with Jamie Laing
I’m Jamie Laing and this is Great Company – a weekly podcast full of inspiring conversations about resilience, joy and self-improvement. Each week I sit down with fascinating guests from entertainment, business and psychology to share the stories that help us learn, grow and feel more connected. New episodes every Wednesday. A JamPot Productions Original Podcast.
Episodes
PERRIE EDWARDS: Letting Go of a Friendship I Thought Would Last Forever
Perrie Edwards was just 17 when she found fame on The X Factor. After auditioning for the show, she was put together with Jade, Leigh-Anne and Jesy to form Little Mix - a group that became one of the biggest girlbands in British pop history.In our conversation, Perrie reveals that one of the hardest things about being famous is having some of her most personal experiences play out in the public ey
Rylan Clark: I Played the Fame Game on The X Factor | GREAT MOMENTS
Cast your mind back to the early 2010s when paparazzi shots ruled the front pages, and reality TV was turning ordinary people into stars overnight. From Big Brother and The X Factor to TOWIE and Made in Chelsea, our generation grew up at the peak of fame culture, raised on the idea that being famous was the ultimate dream.Few people embody that era quite like Rylan Clark. We first fell in lov
DANIEL MAYS: I've Worked with Hollywood’s Biggest Stars But I Still Sometimes Feel Like an Imposter
Daniel Mays has been in our living rooms for decades. From EastEnders and Line of Duty to Mrs Biggs and Thursday Murder Club, he’s become one of the most familiar and loved faces in British TV and film. But long before he shared the screen with the likes of Michael Douglas and Stephen Graham, Daniel was the middle child in a working-class Essex family, desperate to be seen and heard. He found
Joanne McNally on her Dating Disasters | GREAT MOMENTS
Modern dating is… a lot. Between situationships, ghosting, and the apps that feel more like a second job, finding anything close to a healthy relationship has never been more complicated. But on the bright side? It does make for some incredible stories.Joanne McNally is one of the funniest people I know. She made history as the first Irish female comic to headline Dublin’s 3Arena and soon she
VOGUE WILLIAMS: Debunking Divorce Rumours, S*x Parties & Spencer’s Wild Proposal
Vogue Williams is one of Ireland’s most loved exports. From co-hosting the hugely popular podcast, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ with Joanne McNally to fronting documentaries and writing a Sunday Times bestseller, ‘Big Mouth’, Vogue’s built a career that’s as varied as it is brilliant. She also happens to be married to my buddy, Spencer Matthews and over the years, she’s become one of my favourit
Louie Spence: How I Found My People | GREAT MOMENTS
There's nothing quite like finding your people. The ones who make you feel completely at home, just as you are. For some of us, it’s the family we're born into. For others, it's the family we find along the way.Louie Spence is a British icon who lights up every room he walks into. He’s an incredibly gifted dancer and choreographer who performed on world tours with the Spice Girls before becoming a
GARETH GATES: I Was Beaten Up For My Stammer. Pop Idol Saved Me
Gareth Gates became a household name overnight. When the first series of Pop Idol aired in 2002, it was the first show of its kind and Gareth instantly captured the nation's hearts as the boy who defied his stammer to sing.Growing up in Bradford Gareth was severely bullied at school for his stammer, so convinced he was defective that he almost didn't audition for Pop Idol at all. In our conve
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu: ‘Don't Let Other People's Opinions Define You’ | GREAT MOMENTS
When you're going through a tough time, it can feel like there's no way out. But it's often in those moments that we find the strength we didn't know we had.Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu knows that feeling all too well. Since winning Love Island in 2022, she's gone on to become the Queen of Reality TV, from Love Island All Stars to Celebrity Big Brother and now Vanderpump Villa. But behind her confidenc
EMMA BARNETT: My IVF Journey & Why I Felt Like I’d Failed at Fertility
Emma Barnett is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster, with more than two thousand interviews under her belt and a seat on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Emma was encouraged to ask questions from a young age and she’s built her entire career around them. Whether she's holding a politician to a 12-second silence on live radio or interviewing the Prime Minister, she’s known for ru
Big Zuu: Rediscovering Faith as a Grime Artist | GREAT MOMENTS
Faith is a deeply personal thing and, for many of us, our relationship with it changes over time. Some people drift away from it, some come back to it, and others are still figuring out what it means to them. It’s a journey that’s rarely a straight line.Big Zuu knows that better than most. Over the years, he has struggled to work out what being a Muslim means to him. In this Great Moment, the
CHRIS APPLETON: Bullies Spat on Me at School. Now I’m Kim Kardashian’s Most Trusted Hair Stylist
Chris Appleton has built a reputation as one of the world’s most trusted celebrity hair stylists. From Kim Kardashian and JLo to Ariana Grande and Christina Aguilera, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. It’s a world away from his upbringing in Leicester. As a teenager, Chris was bullied at school for working in a local hairdressers and was labelled before he had even begu
Dani Dyer: Having Children Changed Me | GREAT MOMENTS
Dani Dyer is an absolute ray of sunshine and one of the most refreshingly honest voices out there when it comes to talking about life as a mum. After coming out of a tricky relationship, the arrival of her son Santiago felt like a real blessing and a real turning point in her life. In this Great Moment, Dani opens up about the highs and lows of motherhood, from the anxiety and guilt to t
TANYA BURR: Dating After Divorce, the Brit Crew & Why I Quit YouTube
Tanya Burr rose to fame as one of the UK’s original YouTubers. As part of the Brit Crew, she quickly became one of the most recognisable faces on the platform alongside Zoella, Alfie Deyes and Marcus Butler. I’ve always been fascinated by creators like Tanya and their ability to captivate millions of people from their bedrooms, so I was really excited to have her on Great Company. In our
Rob Brydon: Why I Love Making People Laugh | GREAT MOMENTS
Is there any better feeling than a proper belly laugh? It really is the best kind of medicine and something we all rely on to get through the ups and downs of life. Rob Brydon has built a hugely successful career on making people laugh. From his iconic role as Uncle Bryn in Gavin & Stacey to his hilarious travels with Steve Coogan in The Trip, he’s truly mastered the art of entertaining.&
PARIS FURY: Tyson Is the Heavyweight Champion But I’m The Boss
Paris Fury is an absolute powerhouse of a woman. When At Home With The Furys first hit our screens, 2.6 million people tuned in to watch the first episode. We got a glimpse into life with former Heavyweight Champion, Tyson, and the rest of the Fury family. But for me, it was Paris who really stood out. As Tyson’s wife of nearly 20 years, Paris has been with him through it all. From his boxing
Alix Earle on The Power Of Saying No | GREAT MOMENTS
All eyes are on Alix Earle right now as her very public feud with Alex Cooper plays out online.As one of the biggest influencers in the world, Alix is no stranger to the pressure that can come with living in the spotlight. But through it all, she’s stayed grounded and built her brand by being herself.I was so excited to sit down with Alix in LA last year and record an episode of Great Company. She
ROCHELLE HUMES: Being Raised To Be Fearless, Life After The Saturdays & My First Date With Marvin
Rochelle Humes is a singer, presenter and founder of the hugely successful family lifestyle brand, My Little Coco. At just 12 years old, she won a place in S Club Juniors, before going on to top the charts with The Saturdays. Since then, she’s built a hugely successful career across entertainment and business. Rochelle has been grafting her whole life. And that’s exactly how she likes it
Alain De Botton: How To Make Real Connections | GREAT MOMENTS
Making connections and building relationships in the age of social media is hard. Many of us are having to relearn what it means to really click with another person, beyond the swipe culture of dating apps and the pressure to live up to the ‘perfect’ relationships we see online.Alain De Botton is a modern-day philosopher who founded the School of Life to help people understand the aspects of life
NAOMI ACKIE: Playing Whitney Houston Changed Everything - I’m a Different Person Now
Naomi Ackie is an award-winning actor known for her roles in The End of The F***ing World, Blink Twice and playing Whitney Houston in the 2023 biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.I love speaking to hugely talented actors like Naomi. I’m always so curious to know what they’re like away from the characters they play.Naomi is a perfectionist who has been incredibly hard on herself throughout her caree
Professor Green: Why Men Today Feel Lost | GREAT MOMENTS
The rise of the manosphere says a lot about where things are at - a lot of men feel unheard and unseen in today’s world.Professor Green, aka Stephen Manderson, is a musician, storyteller, and one of my all-time favourite guests on Great Company. In this Great Moment, he talks openly about what many working-class men are dealing with. Feeling cut off, struggling to express themselves and often
BELLE HASSAN: I'm Finally Ready To Tell My Story
Belle Hassan first rose to fame on Love Island back in 2019, where her fiery personality made her one of the most memorable islanders of the series.Returning to the villa for this year’s Love Island: All Stars, she found herself at the centre of one of the series’ most talked about storylines, sparking conversation both on and off the show.Since leaving the villa, Belle has been navigating the rea
Elizabeth Day: Your Twenties Shape the Best Years Of Your Life | GREAT MOMENTS
Your twenties can feel like A LOT. There’s a pressure to find a job that you love, show up perfectly in your friendships and relationships… and somehow keep up with everyone else. It’s hard not to compare yourself when everyone else seems to have it figured out. Author, journalist and host of the award-winning podcast How to Fail, Elizabeth Day understands that feeling all too well. 
MOSES ITAUMA: I’m the Future Heavyweight Champion. This is How I’ll Do It
Moses Itauma is one of the most exciting names in boxing right now. He’s a former European and World Junior Champion who’s widely tipped to become Britain’s next heavyweight superstar.I’ve always been really interested in the journey someone goes on before they become the next big thing and that’s exactly where Moses is.At just 21, he’s on the brink of greatness as he prepares to face Jermaine Fra
Aitch: What People’s Differences Can Teach Us | GREAT MOMENTS
Aitch is known for his chart-topping tracks and insane freestyle talent but, away from music, he uses his platform to raise awareness for Down’s syndrome, inspired by his younger sister Gracie, who has the condition. In this Great Moment, Aitch opens up about how important Gracie is to him and the joy and light she brings to everyone around her.He shares how she’s shaped his outlook on life a
FEARNE COTTON: How I Set Boundaries & Stopped Being a People Pleaser
So many of us grew up watching Fearne Cotton on children’s TV and then later listening to her on Radio 1. She’s a broadcasting icon, bestselling author and someone I’ve looked up to for such a long time. At just 15, Fearne was thrust into the public eye when she began her TV career on Disney Club. With that came a huge pressure to be liked and she felt like she needed to change parts of her p
Dr Aliza Pressman: Parenting Advice You NEED To Hear | GREAT MOMENTS
50% of new parents experience a rise in stress, anxiety or depression according to recent research. With so much noise online about the “right” way to parent, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all wrong. Dr. Aliza Pressman is a renowned childhood expert and developmental psychologist. She believes that the only “right” way to parent is the way that works for you.In this Great Moment, she bre
MILLIE COURT: “Lucinda Was Totally Misunderstood in the Love Island Villa”
Millie Court first captured the nation’s heart when she won Love Island Series 7 back in 2021. Since then, she’s built a successful career while navigating a relationship and a break-up, all in the public eye.She won us over all over again when she returned to our screens for this year’s Love Island All Stars. I was obsessed with the series, so you can imagine how excited I was to sit down with he
Munya Chawawa: Why Comedy Matters Right Now | GREAT MOMENTS
Munya Chawawa is one of the sharpest and funniest voices on social media, known for his brilliantly observant takes on society, politics and the news cycle. In this Great Moment, he explains why the real satisfaction in comedy comes from holding up a mirror to society - and getting people to question the world around them.For Munya, comedy is more than entertainment. It’s a language we all sh
TOM DAVIS: I Lost Friends When I Quit Alcohol - But This Is What It Taught Me
Tom Davis is one of the funniest people I know. We first met ten years ago on Murder in Successville, the hilarious BBC3 sitcom he co-created with his friend James De Frond. At the time, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. What I didn’t realise then was just how much the show meant to Tom. Murder in Successville wasn’t just another job for him. It was a pivotal moment and there was
Introducing NearlyWeds with Molly and Tom
If you followed Sophie and my NearlyWeds journey, you’ll know just how wild, emotional and downright chaotic wedding planning can be. Now, it’s time for a brand new love story to take centre stage.NearlyWeds with Molly & Tom follows the next reality-TV romance stepping into real life and straight down the aisle. From venue hunting and guest list politics to budget stress, family dynamics and t
Zara Larsson on Staying True to Yourself | GREAT MOMENTS
Zara Larsson is having a moment with her hit song, Midnight Summer. So, who better to feature as this week’s Great Moment… One of pop’s brightest stars, Zara is sweet, magnetic and unapologetically herself. In this Great Moment, she talks about why it’s so important to make music she truly believes in, instead of getting caught up in what everyone else expects. The BRIT nominee shares ho
CHRIS OLSEN: “It’s Rehab or You Lose Us” - My Family Made Me Choose
Chris Olsen is one of the biggest social media stars in the world. He joined TikTok in 2020 and quickly became a viral sensation. I’ve admired him for a long time - his social media content is so funny, honest, and just impossible to scroll past. But what I didn’t fully appreciate until this conversation was just how much he’s been through to get to where he is today. Chris opens up abou
Shirley Ballas on Growing Up Without a Dad | GREAT MOMENTS
We often talk about the impact our parents have on us growing up but what happens when one of them isn’t there? For Shirley Ballas, growing up without a father didn’t just affect her childhood. It influenced her confidence, her relationships and how she saw herself - in ways she only began to understand much later in life.In this Great Moment, Shirley opens up about the emotional gap her fath
ADOLESCENCE CREATOR JACK THORNE on Golden Globes, Being an Outsider & the Dark Side of Social Media
You might not know Jack Thorne’s name but you’ll definitely know his work. He’s the award-winning writer behind Adolescence, Skins, This is England and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.For years, he has created intense, thought-provoking dramas - stories that speak to millions of us around the world. His work doesn’t just entertain, it creates conversations about who we are and the world we live
Prof Tim Spector: How Food is Affecting Your Mental Health | GREAT MOMENTS
We spend more than 2 HOURS every day thinking about food: what to eat, when to eat and what we’re craving next…But how often do we stop to ask, is this actually what my body needs? And more importantly, how is my diet affecting the way I feel?Professor Tim Spector is the co-founder of the ZOE health app and one of the world’s leading experts in gut health. His groundbreaking research has completel
OLIVIA ATTWOOD: Why I'm Not Afraid To Be Alone Anymore
Olivia Attwood first captured the nation’s attention on Love Island, quickly becoming a fan favourite on series 3 of the show.She’s gone on to build an incredible career across TV and radio and is loved for being open, honest and unapologetically herself.I couldn’t wait to have Olivia on the pod - she’s been on my wish list for a while - and this conversation didn’t disappoint. Olivia opens up abo
Spencer Matthews on Losing Someone You Love | GREAT MOMENTS
There are moments in life that split everything into before and after. Losing someone you love is often one of them.This Great Moment is for anyone who’s experienced loss or, watched someone they love change after it.Spencer Matthews is one of my oldest friends, and in this conversation he opens up about losing his brother, Mike, when he was just 10 years old. He reflects on how that experience ch
JESY NELSON - PART 2: Why I Walked Away From Little Mix
This is part 2 of my conversation with the incredible Jesy Nelson. Growing up in Romford, Jesy always dreamed of being on stage. But years of bullying slowly knocked her confidence until she stopped believing in herself, right up until The X Factor. Auditioning for The X Factor changed Jesy’s life. Her dreams came true overnight but fame wasn’t what she thought it would be. In part
JESY NELSON - PART 1: Becoming a Mum & The Fight No Baby Should Face
Jesy Nelson rose to global fame with Little Mix, experiencing the highest highs and lowest lows in the public eye. But nothing could have prepared her for motherhood.Jesy’s world changed when her twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, a rare and severe condition. Like many of us, my heart broke when I watched her video sharing the news.For
YUNGBLUD: Finding Confidence When You Don't Fit In | GREAT MOMENTS
Do you ever struggle with confidence? Or feel unsure of who you are or, who you’re meant to be? This Great Moment is for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t quite fit in. Yungblud, aka Dom Harrison, was our very first guest on Great Company, and after his HUGE Grammys win, it felt only right to revisit this conversation. Dom opens up about the difference between himself and the person he b
SAM THOMPSON: Our Biggest MIC Fallout & Why Jamie Finally Said Sorry
Sam Thompson and I grew up together on Made in Chelsea. What started as a friendship on the show became something much deeper - he became like a brother to me. We spoke every day and he was there for me through some of the hardest moments in my life.Then everything changed. We had our biggest fallout and it all played out on TV.Since then, we’ve rebuilt our friendship. I’ve watched Sam turn one of
Dr Federica Amati: What Alcohol is Really Doing to Your Body | GREAT MOMENTS
Are you doing dry January? Curious about sober living? Or trying to be more mindful about what you eat and drink? This Great Moment is for you.Dr Federica Amati is a leading expert and Head Nutritionist at the health app ZOE. She was one of our first ever guests on Great Company and she completely changed the way I think about alcohol.In this Great Moment, Dr Amati reveals the dangerous link betwe
VANESSA WILLIAMS: Being the First Black Miss America Changed My Life - But Came at a Cost
Vanessa Williams is an absolute powerhouse. She’s a Grammy-nominated recording artist, an award-winning actor and a global cultural icon, known for roles in Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives and currently starring as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada on the West End.At just 20 years old, Vanessa became the first Black woman to win the Miss America crown. It was a historic moment that change
Cat Burns on Grief | GREAT MOMENTS
Grief is something we’ll all experience at some point in our lives and that can feel quite daunting. But my conversation on Great Company with the incredible singer-songwriter Cat Burns completely changed the way I think about it.In this Great Moment, Cat opens up about losing her dad and the impact that grief had on her. She reflects on how it reshaped the way she connects others, and why people
MIKA on Being Tormented by His Teacher & Finding Safety in Music
MIKA’s music is full of colour. It’s bold, joyful and instantly recognisable. It’s the kind of music that lifts you up and meeting MIKA, that same energy radiates through.He’s lived a fascinating life, shaped by bright moments and darker ones too. In this conversation, we talk about the years before his success, the awkwardness of putting yourself out there and how, at his treasured white piano, h
Robin Sharma on Finding Your Purpose | GREAT MOMENTS
Are you struggling to find your purpose? Unsure what - or who - you should be investing your time in. Well, this is a conversation you need to hear.Robin Sharma is one of the world’s top leadership experts and author of one of my favourite books, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. He helps people discover their “why” and grow into the best version of themselves.In this Great Moment, Robin challenged m
DR ROBERT WALDINGER: This Is How You Make 2026 The Happiest Year of Your Life
We all want to be happy and live a good life but how do we actually get there? It’s a big question, and one that most of us don’t have a clear answer to. This episode will help you find your happiest self.In fact, we’re often told that money, status and success are the keys to happiness. But according to professor and psychiatrist Dr Robert Waldinger, we’ve been getting it wrong.Dr Waldinger is th
Why We Choose Unhealthy Partners | ALAIN DE BOTTON THROWBACK
Happy New Year’s Eve! As we get ready for a new year, I wanted to revisit one of my all-time favourite episodes of Great Company with the incredible Alain de Botton. I’ve been lucky enough to sit down with Alain not once, but twice on the show and every time I speak to him, I come away feeling calmer, a little wiser and thinking about life in a new way. I keep coming back to this ep
GREATEST COMPANY OF 2025
Wow. What a year.2025 has been an unforgettable year for Great Company. We’ve had so many incredible guests who’ve shared funny, inspiring and truly special conversations on the show. To celebrate another amazing year, I wanted to look back at some of those moments with you. These are conversations that made me see things differently, learn new things and reminded me how powerful it is to con
JASON DONOVAN on Dr*gs, Partying in the 90s & Why Having His Daughter Changed His Life
Jason Donovan is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. I grew up knowing him as the golden boy from Neighbours so, it was surprising to hear how desperate he was to shake off that teenage heart throb image.Fame hit him young and fast, and before he’d had chance to figure out who he was, Jason found himself trapped in a world that expected him to stay the same blue eyed, blonde haired v
MARY PORTAS: My Mother Died, My Father Disappeared & I Was Left Homeless At 19
Mary Portas is a retail expert who has built her career on instinct, creativity and a drive to do things differently.She redefined Britain’s shopping culture in the 1990s, transforming Harvey Nichols from a tired department store into the ultimate shopping destination and later, became a household name through her hit TV series, Mary, Queen of Shops.I first met Mary a few months ago and she comple
KATE GARRAWAY: I'm No Longer Afraid To Seek Joy & Love After Losing My Husband
Kate Garraway is a woman who has lived several lifetimes. There’s the broadcaster we all know: bright, curious, endlessly warm. And then there’s the Kate who has weathered unimaginable change, held a family together through crisis, and somehow emerged with her hope and positivity intact.This episode isn’t a retelling of headlines - it’s the Kate we rarely hear: a woman learning how to breathe agai
JOANNE MCNALLY: The Identity Crisis of Being Adopted, Finding Success In My 30s and Why I’m Single
Joanne McNally is a hilarious woman. Her comedy has resonated with people all over the world, with her tours selling out wherever she goes, making history as the first Irish female comic to headline Dublin’s 3Arena. And with her podcast, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’, Joanne has become one of the most compelling, unfiltered voices in comedy right now.What I love about Joanne is that she didn’t follow
ALEX JONES: Having Kids Later In Life, The One Show and Davina McCall Invigilating My University Exams
Few presenters feel as instantly familiar as Alex Jones. For over 15 years, she has been the heart of The One Show and her warmth, wit and natural connection with people shines through. In real life, she’s an even brighter star, lighting up every room she enters.What stands out about Alex is her disarming honesty. Despite decades in the spotlight, she speaks so openly about self-doubt and what it
VIKKSTAR: The Sidemen Almost Ended Because Of Me
With an average of more than 1 billion hours of content watched every single day on YouTube, the platform vastly outperforms traditional television and signifies a huge change in the media landscape.Vikkstar is a part of British YouTube royalty, the Sidemen. I have always been fascinated with the group and how they've managed to build a YouTube empire from constant content creation, crazy ideas an
JILL SCOTT: Bullied For Being The Only Girl On The Football Pitch & Why It Made Me Determined Not To Quit
Jill Scott is England's second most capped player of all time. A Lioness legend, Euros winner and Queen of the Jungle, she is without a doubt one of the hardest working footballers that England has ever produced.What I love about Jill is her determination to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against her. Growing up in Sunderland, she was bullied by her classmates - and their parents - for pl
DANI DYER on Confidence Struggles, Dad's Addictions & Why I Never Visited My Son's Father In Prison
We all fell for Dani Dyer when she appeared on Love Island back in 2018. She’s a proper family girl - lives just a 6 minute drive from her parents - she once tried living 20 minutes away but that was too far, and I think this is what people love about Dani: she’s warm, charming and down to earth. Her dad also happens to be the tough guy actor, Danny Dyer which makes her bubbly sweetness even more
Traitors & England Rugby Star, JOE MARLER: Being An Alpha Male Came At A Price
Joe Marler is a former England rugby player and currently on Celebrity Traitors who spent fifteen years as one of the sport’s biggest personalities, both on and off the pitch. He’s described himself as a bully who battled through a rocky career… and maybe that’s true. But what really stands out to me is how openly Joe now talks about his mental health and how passionate he is about encouraging oth
PROFESSOR GREEN: Diagnosed With Autism Age 40 & Why Working Class Men Are Lost
Stephen Manderson aka Professor Green, in today’s episode really reminded me to listen. The most successful people are the ones who listen rather than talk, they learn rather than pretending to know it all. Although we come from totally different backgrounds, we’ve always connected in such a genuine way. We first met when life was very different; Stephen was dating my friend Millie Mackintosh. A l
RUNNA FOUNDER, BEN PARKER ON BUILDING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST FITNESS APPS IN JUST 4 YEARS
You might not have heard of Ben Parker, but you’ve almost definitely heard of Runna — the incredible running app that just sold to Strava for millions For me, this one’s probably my biggest regret but also one of my biggest lessons. A few years ago, a young entrepreneur came up to me after an event to tell me about his business. It sounded brilliant, but honestly… I couldn’t see it: “Why woul
KATHERINE RYAN: HOW I CHANGED MY MINDSET & MADE A LIFE FOR ME & MY DAUGHTER
Katherine Ryan is a brilliant comedian, actress, writer and podcaster who says it exactly how it is.I first met Katherine a few years ago and I’ve always admired her energy and determination to succeed. Long before she became one of the UK’s biggest comedians, she was working on the stand-up circuit while raising her daughter Violet as a single mum. Now, with an incredible career and her fourth ch
SPENCER MATTHEWS: OUR FIRST HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT OUR FRIENDSHIP
Spencer Matthews is a very old friend of mine - we grew up together sharing some pretty embarrassing moments on television, making a name for ourselves as podcasters interviewing (and winding up) some of Hollywood’s finest, in our podcast, ‘6 Degrees’.However, in the last few years, our friendship has begun to wane, and it’s a question I’m asked all the time: "Have you and Spencer fallen out?". To
GSTAAD GUY: INSIDE THE MINDS OF THE ULTRA-RICH
Gstaad Guy is a creator I’ve followed for a few years, the anonymous creator who lifts the lid on the 0.01%. He gained fame for impersonating and poking fun at the lavish lifestyle of the ultra-wealthy in luxury ski resorts like Gstaad, created an alter ego, Cousin Colton, to represent the "new money" crowd.The fascinating thing about Gstaad guy is that despite satirising the ultra-wealthy, poking
TIM KEY ON THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, FAMILY & WHAT HE'S REALLY LIKE WHEN THE CAMERAS ARE OFF
Tim Key is a poet, a comic and someone who I developed an unlikely friendship with through various television appearances together. A few months ago, I went to see The Ballad of Wallis Island and was totally blown away by Tim who not only starred in the movie, but wrote it too. He is a total star and I was excited to have him in the studio - his dry wit combined with my restless energy always make
ALAIN DE BOTTON: WHY MAKING FRIENDS AS AN ADULT FEELS IMPOSSIBLE (BUT ISN'T)
Alain de Botton came on the show one year ago and totally blew me away. We spoke about relationships with parents, partners, attachment styles and so much more. And now he’s back and we’re talking all about a relationships we often overlook but is potentially one of the most important in our lives: friendship.Alain artfully dissects the issues we run into with deepening our friendships, why it’s s
LOUIE SPENCE: I MAKE EVERYONE ELSE HAPPY BUT I CAN’T FIND HAPPINESS MYSELF
Louie Spence is a showbiz icon. For thirty years he was a professional dancer, performing on the West End and touring with the Spice Girls and Take That. But it was his starring role on Sky 1’s Pineapple Studios that made him a celebrity. I’ve met Louie a couple of times before now and he genuinely lights up every room he’s in. But beneath his larger-than-life character is a different, quiete
EXCLUSIVE - JESSIE J: I'M FINALLY READY TO TALK ABOUT MY CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Jessie J’s voice is unparalleled - a true superstar. Having been a fan for years, I was so excited to have her in the studio, but what she revealed during the record I had never expected to hear…In May, Jessie came into record and shared with me that she’d recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. A week later, she asked if she could come back in to record following her surgery. We’ve never reco
EXCLUSIVE - TULISA'S UNTOLD TRUTH BEHIND DRUGS SCANDAL
You may know Tulisa from N-Dubz or as an X Factor judge in the 2010s, but one day it all came crashing down as she found herself at the heart of a sting, which saw her lose her reputation, her career and almost her life. She came into the Great Company studio to chat openly and exclusively with me about the last few years and share ALL the detailsWe cover:The court case that almost ruined her life
CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY: I TRIED TO BE SOMEONE I WASN'T
It’s a special bonus FRIDAY episode of Great Company!Chad Michael Murray is someone we all grew up watching - he was the teen heart throb I wished I was. I was a huge fan of One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls and of course, Freaky Friday and as he was over to promote the sequel, Freakier Friday, I was delighted to get some time to chat to him…Chad opened up about feeling boxed in by stereotypes earlier
TJ POWER: PHONE ADDICTION IS REAL & HERE'S HOW WE BEAT IT
I am addicted to my phone. I use it for work, I use it for my personal life, I use it to unwind to and be entertained by, but I’m also very aware I probably use it too much. TJ Power is a neuroscientist whose mission is to explain and help us take control of the dopamine addictions so many of us nurture - be it co-dependence on our phones, overwatching porn or struggling to motivate ourselves thro
Introducing Write Me Dirty
We’re all about stories that surprise you—and this one seriously delivers.Meet Write Me Dirty: the outrageously funny podcast where comedy collides with self-penned erotica. Hosted by the incomparable Katherine Ryan, each week brings chaotic writing prompts (think: canned beans, zombies, accidental threesomes) and even wilder celebrity storytelling face-offs.It’s weird. It’s spicy.
CHLOE BURROWS: I'VE FINALLY FOUND LOVE AFTER LOVE ISLAND
I’ve always been fascinated by the world of Love Island. Having come up on reality, I know how tough it can be both during the show and building a career afterwards, maintaining relationships that the public feel ownership over, and what that does to your mental health. Chloe Burrows was on the seventh series of Love Island in 2021, and was a fan favourite for her no-filter charm. She’s also one o
DAVID GANDY: HOW EMBRACING IMPOSTER SYNDROME CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
I’ve sadly never been heralded for my fashion sense but one man who definitely has, is David Gandy. He’s one of the most successful international male models, standing out in an industry where very few men have reached his level of fame and house-hold recognition. David didn’t plan on becoming a model. In fact, it all started when a friend secretly entered him into a modelling competition on
ASHLEY ROBERTS: BEING IN THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS ALMOST KILLED ME
TW: This episode contains discussion of suicideI’ve know Ashley Roberts for a long time - she’s someone who lights up whatever room she walks into, but the thing that always strikes me about her, is that she’s lived a tough life and yet still has this sunny disposition. I was really excited to have her come onto the pod and she did not disappoint - laughs, tears and everything in between…We cover:
PART 2 RIORDAN MAYNARD - REBUILDING LIFE AFTER PRISON & LOSING EVERYTHING
This is a first for me - a part 2. If you haven’t heard my first interview with Riordan Maynard, the businessman who got sent to maximum security prison in the US for 6 years, go back and listen now! The reaction from that first episode was astonishing so we simply had to get him back in to answer all those burning questions you all had sent in…We talk about the lasting impact of prison on his con
FORMULA 1 RISING STAR BIANCA BUSTAMANTE: I CANNOT FINANCIALLY AFFORD TO CRASH
I’ve loved watching the F1 on a Sunday afternoon since I was a kid - the cars, the glamour, the spraying everyone in champagne on the podium - it’s iconic. It’s a sport that’s known for its opulence and, despite being a gender mixed sport, it’s always been a male dominated space, but things are finally starting to change… Bianca Bustamante is a 20 year old driver from the Philippines. Her fam
AITCH: I LOST FRIENDS CHASING SUCCESS
Aitch - or as he’s known to his mother, Harrison James Armstrong, is a Manchester born rapper, who’s known for his cheeky personality and insane freestyle talent. He hasn’t released music for a while, but he’s back with his new album, ‘4’, so I was excited to have him in the studio to find out about what he’s been up to in that break, and the reason he took it…We cover:• The impact of becom
JAMIE & NICK LAING: DAD TOLD ME THIS ONE THING THAT CHANGED MY VIEW ON FATHERHOOD
If you haven’t already heard… I’m going to be a dad! Becoming a parent is a topic I’ve discussed on the podcast before, but now it’s really happening, we thought we’d do a bit more of a personal episode of the show this week, so I sat down with my producer, Jemima, to talk about how I’m really feeling about becoming a dad.This is a really personal episode because I also invite my own dad, Nick Lai
LOVE EXPERT YUNG PUEBLO: WHY WE STAY IN RELATIONSHIPS WE KNOW ARE OVER
Yung Pueblo rose to prominence as a writer known for his deeply reflective thoughts on self-awareness, relationships, and personal transformation - shared widely through his quotes on social media. What began in 2012 as a private outlet soon evolved into a global platform. By 2014, his introspective musings were resonating with millions seeking clarity, healing, and inner growth.We cover:• Advic
MYLES SMITH: ON DIVORCE, RACISM AND HOW HE KEPT ME GOING ON MY ULTRA-MARATHON RUN
During my ultra marathon challenge, one song that kept me going. As I ran, walked and wept from London to Salford, Stargazing by Myles Smith was on repeat. Even when I hit breaking point, that song carried me through and ever since, I’ve been desperate to sit down with Myles. With his calendar booked until 2027, I feel incredibly lucky we finally made it happen…Myles Smith is an incredible musicia
