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ROB RINDER: What Happens When Your Dream Doesn’t Work Out | GREAT MOMENTS

ROB RINDER: What Happens When Your Dream Doesn’t Work Out | GREAT MOMENTS

Great Company with Jamie Laing
Oct 18, 2026 15 min
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<p>Rob Rinder first came into our lives as Judge Rinder, Britain’s answer to Judge Judy, and we quickly fell in love with his quick wit and intelligence. </p><br><p>Since then, the criminal barrister turned broadcaster has won a BAFTA with Rylan Clark for Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour, been awarded an MBE for his work in Holocaust education, and written Sunday Times bestselling novels.</p><br><p>But long before he walked into the courtroom, Rob dreamed of becoming an actor.</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Rob opens up about how he created a different version of himself to fit in, why he walked away from what he thought was his life’s calling, and what came next.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hepMZWJC5LpuQv08vGT4V?si=XmYUxGurTBmR86B9HvgcpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></u></p><p>TikTok -<u><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></u></p><br><p>And if you&#39;ve got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister &amp; Jemima Rathbone</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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