
Personal Journals
Great Company with Jamie Laing
Jampot Productions
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SIMON PEGG: I Want To Be a Good Man For My Daughter
28 лип. 2026 р.1h 1m<p>Simon Pegg is a legend of the entertainment industry, with a career spanning more than 30 years.</p><br><p>Growing up in Gloucester with a cinema just down the road, Simon’s deep love of films was fostered early on. From <em>Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz </em>and <em>The World’s End</em> to <em>Star Trek</em> and the <em>Mission: Impossible</em> franchise, he’s built one of the most beloved bodies of work.</p><br><p>I grew up watching Simon’s films, so getting the chance to meet him was surreal. We talked about everything from working with Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams to our shared love of horror movies and what it means to be a good dad.</p><br><p>In this conversation, Simon shares:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why he’ll never make a sequel to the Cornetto Trilogy</li><li>Being the child of divorce and what that’s taught him as a parent </li><li>His favourite thing about his best friend, Nick Frost </li><li>The moment he got the call for Mission: Impossible </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Simon is a reminder that turning a childhood passion into a lifelong career isn't about luck, it's about never letting go of the thing you love.</p><br><p>Simon Pegg is Great Company. </p><br><p>'The Undeclared War' is available <a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-undeclared-war" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NOW</a> on C4/ On Demand and on Peacock/ NBC in the US from 27th August </p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke </p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

CHLOE BURROWS on Life after Love Island | GREAT MOMENTS
26 лип. 2026 р.15 min<p>It’s Love Island FINAL day! </p><br><p>As another long, hot summer in the villa comes to an end, it feels like the perfect time to look back at my conversation with Love Island royalty, Chloe Burrows. </p><br><p>Chloe is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. Since leaving the villa, she’s built an incredible career as a podcaster, TV presenter, and all-round good vibes.</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Chloe reveals what it was really like inside the villa and how it felt to return to the real world after becoming famous overnight. </p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZUw6WvnIXyqgr3J9kElf3?si=KzyGxMyfTga546uRFUEpCA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & 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>

VIVIAN TU: Your Rich BFF Shares Money Advice You Need To Hear | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
23 лип. 2026 р.58 min<p>Vivian Tu is the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, a multi-media company on a mission to make money advice accessible to young people.</p><br><p>Vivian started her career on Wall Street before leaving to set up Your Rich BFF, where she now shares bite-sized lessons on personal finance with millions of people around the world. She's grown a community of more than 8 million people helping each other get rich and stay rich.</p><br><p>In this conversation, Vivian shares:</p><ul><li>Why we’re all so uncomfortable talking about money</li><li>How to navigate finances in relationships</li><li>The biggest money mistakes people make</li><li>How to ask for a pay rise... and actually get it</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Vivian reminds us that financial freedom isn’t about earning the most money. It’s about making smarter choices with what you have and learning how to make your money work harder for you.</p><br><p>Vivian Tu is Great Company.</p><br><p>Check out Vivian’s podcast Networth & Chill <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/651Wo289D5DpX6RG8Pv7px?si=675d72c5b4844b49" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:</p><p>Instagram – @greatcompanypodcast</p><p>TikTok – @greatcompanypodcast</p><p>Jamie – @jamielaing</p><br><p>And if you’ve got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at:</p><p><a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</u></a></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett & Harry Sawkins</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

TOM ASPINALL: Eddie Hearn Is Right - UFC Fighters Deserve More
21 лип. 2026 р.1h 7m<p>Tom Aspinall is the first British UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World. With 15 wins, including 11 by knockout, he’s built a reputation as one of the most devastating finishers in the sport.</p><br><p>I'm a huge UFC fan, so sitting down with Tom was a dream come true. From training as a kid in his Dad's MMA gym to becoming one of the biggest names in the UFC, his story is nothing short of incredible. </p><br><p>In this conversation, Tom shares:</p><ul><li>What it was like stepping into the cage for his first fight</li><li>The scariest moments of his career so far</li><li>His thoughts on the drama between Eddie Hearn and Dana White </li><li>What he's learnt as a father to a child with autism</li><li>Why being a dad is the most important role in his life</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Tom was a reminder that some of life’s biggest wins come from finding the courage to face the things that scare you the most.</p><br><p>Tom Aspinall is Great Company.</p><br><p>Check out Tom's podcast 'The Inner Game' <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/033sB4kX65Y9tvlV2P7ZdZ?si=c1b3938917ec42d6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke </p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.</p><p><br></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>

JOE MARLER on the Love of His Life | GREAT MOMENTS
19 лип. 2026 р.17 min<p>I’ve just had the pleasure of speaking to Nick Mohammed on Great Company, so it felt only right to revisit my conversation with his fellow Faithful, England rugby legend Joe Marler.</p><br><p>Larger than life, totally unfiltered and never one to hold back, Joe is one of the most memorable characters to ever pull on an England shirt.</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Joe talks about the real first love of his life - his wife, Daisy - and why she's always been his compass, both on and off the pitch. </p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vmuqCByKcSbtcp1jkErmE?si=7ee98ca1f342422b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & 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>

Introducing Hayu Presents...
18 лип. 2026 р.17 min<p><em>Hayu Presents.</em>.. is the ultimate deep-dive podcast celebrating the biggest personalities, wildest moments, and most iconic shows from the Hayu reality TV universe.</p><br><p>Across 12 unmissable episodes, host Dean McCarthy explores everything from unforgettable reality romances and legendary Housewives to fashion disasters, one-season wonders, show-stopping performances and the most chaotic holidays ever captured on camera.</p><br><p>Featuring superstar guests including Luann de Lesseps, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Elizabeth Day, the cast of The Real Housewives of London and Paris Hilton, each episode is packed with hilarious games, exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, unexpected revelations and sharp pop culture commentary.</p><br><p>Whether you're a lifelong reality TV obsessive or simply love great entertainment, <em>Hayu Presents...</em> is your front-row seat to the moments, personalities and drama that made reality television a global phenomenon.</p><br><p>Out Now. Search <em>Hayu Presents... </em>to listen to the rest of the Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.</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>

GEORGIE COLERIDGE COLE: I Sold SheerLuxe For £40million - This Is What I’ve Learnt | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
16 лип. 2026 р.41 min<p>Georgie Coleridge Cole is the founder of SheerLuxe, one of the UK’s leading digital lifestyle brands.</p><br><p>Over twenty years, Georgie built SheerLuxe from a weekly newsletter into the go-to destination for fashion, beauty, travel and interiors.</p><br><p>Then she sold it for £40 million.</p><br><p>Georgie’s story is proof that a simple idea can become something extraordinary. So, I couldn't wait to sit down with her for this week's episode of Founders Friday.</p><br><p>In our conversation, Georgie shares:</p><p>- The purpose behind the SheerLuxe empire</p><p>- Why she thinks the creator economy is booming</p><p>- The big business idea she never followed through with</p><p>- The difference between a good idea and a good business</p><br><p>Georgie is proof that an idea, done well and done consistently, can become an empire.</p><br><p>Georgie Coleridge Cole is Great Company.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:</p><p>Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast</p><p>TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast</p><p>Jamie - @jamielaing</p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

NICK MOHAMMED: How Comedy & Magic Helped Me Survive the Playground Bullies
14 лип. 2026 р.53 min<p>Nick Mohammed is a man of many talents. He's the comedian behind the iconic character Mr Swallow, an Emmy-nominated actor best known for <em>Ted Lasso, Slow Horses</em> and <em>Intelligence</em> and, an amazing magician. </p><br><p>He also captured the nation’s hearts as the Faithful who almost won the first series of <em>The Celebrity Traitors</em>.</p><br><p>Nick is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. He’s also proof that success rarely happens overnight. Nick started out performing stand-up to an audience of just two people and he has worked his way up to become one of the country’s favourite comedians and actors. </p><br><p>In our conversation, Nick shares: </p><ul><li>How magic helped him deal with school bullies</li><li>Being part of the first ever series of The Celebrity Traitors </li><li>What it’s like working with David Schwimmer and Jason Sudeikis </li><li>How he created his iconic character Mr Swallow </li><li>The secret to a happy marriage </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Nick is proof that the things that make you feel different can end up becoming your biggest strengths. </p><br><p>Nick Mohammed is Great Company. </p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke </p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett </p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

JILL SCOTT: What Football Can Teach Us | GREAT MOMENTS
12 лип. 2026 р.15 min<p>IT’S COMING HOME! </p><p>After seeing off Norway at the weekend, the England Men’s team are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup. Let’s frickinnn’ gooo! </p><br><p>As the team gets ready to face Argentina, there’s no better time to revisit my conversation with one of England’s greatest footballers. The one and only Jill Scott.</p><br><p>England's second most-capped player of all time, a Euros winner, a Lioness legend and now a much loved pundit, Jill has experienced the beautiful game from every angle.</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Jill looks back on the moments on the pitch she’ll never forget and the lessons football has taught her along the way. </p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mjTpFZUtFTnCexpzJccWQ?si=cXy4r-kWReawqEEWUlv4HQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & 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>

SNAP CEO EVAN SPIEGEL: How I Took a College Idea & Became the World's Youngest Billionaire
9 лип. 2026 р.52 min<p>Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snap, launched Snapchat in 2011 while he was still a student at Stanford University. </p><br><p>Since then, he’s built one of the biggest social platforms in the world, used by more than 400 million people every day. </p><br><p>Evan's idea has genuinely changed the way we communicate. So, I couldn’t wait to sit down with him for our first episode of Great Company Presents: Founders Friday mini-series. </p><br><p>In our conversation, Evan shares: </p><ul><li>How the idea of Snapchat came about </li><li>The moment he decided to drop out of Stanford </li><li>The reality of becoming a billionaire at 25 </li><li>How he balances fatherhood and entrepreneurship </li><li>Why Specs is the future of computing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Evan is proof that every successful business starts with an idea and sometimes the biggest rewards come from having the courage to take a risk...</p><br><p>Evan Spiegel is Great Company.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke </p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

ANASTACIA: Michael Jackson Tried To Sign Me After Seeing Me On TV
7 лип. 2026 р.1h 1m<p>Anastacia is the American pop-soul superstar with one of the most recognisable voices in music. She’s had an incredible career spanning over 25 years, sold more than 50 million records and given us huge hits like <em>I'm Outta Love</em> and <em>Left Outside Alone. </em></p><br><p>But behind her unmistakable voice is an even more unbelievable story. </p><br><p>In our conversation, Anastacia opens up about the early days of her career, from singing at Hollywood parties to lying about her age to get on TV and, how her mum always knew she had something special, long before anyone else did.</p><br><p>In this conversation, Anastacia shares: </p><ul><li>Lying about her age so she could compete in a MTV talent show</li><li>How her Dad inspired her hit song ‘Left Outside Alone’</li><li>Overcoming breast cancer twice and what it taught her about herself </li><li>The unforgettable advice Michael Jackson and Luciano Pavarotti gave her</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Anastacia is a powerful reminder of staying true to yourself and never giving up on your dreams. No matter how big they might seem. </p><br><p>Anastacia is Great Company. </p><br><p>Buy tickets to Anastacia's Not That Kind 25th Anniversary Tour <a href="https://www.anastacia.com/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke </p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett & Harry Sawkins</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

HARRY HILL: Life's Too Short to Be Serious | GREAT MOMENTS
5 лип. 2026 р.14 min<p>There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on to?</p><br><p>Harry Hill is one of Britain's most loved comedians, known and adored for his surreal comedy that has been making the country laugh for decades.</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Harry reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sean Lock, and explains why refusing to take yourself too seriously might just be the best way to get through the hard times. </p><br><p>Sometimes the most profound lessons come from the people who taught us to laugh.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HLmn39k2sqiYMPC57fwk8?si=dGECUwiySWC3IUdFk3EHuA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett </p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><p><br></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>

LINA NIELSEN: I Was Paralysed at 17 - Then I Won an Olympic Medal
30 черв. 2026 р.1h 2m<p>Lina Nielsen is an Olympic sprinter and hurdler who has overcome incredible challenges to reach the top of her sport.</p><br><p>Growing up in East London, Lina got the chance to be a kit carrier at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Seeing the world’s greatest athletes up close made her dream of competing in the Olympics one day too. </p><br><p>But when she was just 17, Lina was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after the right side of her body became paralysed. She thought her Olympic dream was over. </p><br><p>It wasn’t. </p><br><p>In our conversation, Lina shares how she defied the odds to achieve her dreams, what it took to get there and what she's aiming for next. </p><br><p>In this episode, Lina shares:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Her incredible journey to Olympic bronze </li><li>Growing up without her dad and its impact on her relationships</li><li>Being diagnosed with MS at 17 </li><li>The misconceptions about MS she's determined to break down</li><li>Learning to accept her diagnosis without letting it define her</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Lina’s story is a powerful reminder that the labels we’re given don't define what's possible.</p><br><p>Lina Nielsen is Great Company.</p><br><p>Lina will be competing in the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships in August. You can buy tickets HERE!<strong> </strong><a href="https://tickets.birmingham26.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tickets.birmingham26.com/</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke & Dan King</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

DR JULE: The Relationship Advice You NEED to Hear | GREAT MOMENTS
28 черв. 2026 р.17 min<p>Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Or falling out with the same friend over and over again? This Great Moment is for you.</p><br><p>Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ‘<em>Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’. </em></p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Dr Julie explains how our past childhood experiences quietly shape the way we show up in our adult relationships, and why leaning into the difficult conversations is the most important thing you can do.</p><br><p>Because sometimes the work we do on ourselves is the greatest gift we can give to the people around us. </p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XcBmyNjhQKf9rh6mOjqNe?si=TjB4Q2KdRFWlaIYG9MCqlw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & 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>

GRACE BEVERLEY: What I’ve Learnt From Building TALA & Overcoming Burnout
23 черв. 2026 р.1h 15m<p>Grace Beverley has spent the past decade building a career most people can only dream of. </p><br><p>At just 18, she started her first business from her university bedroom. Since then, she’s gone on to build three hugely successful companies, TALA, SHREDDY and The Productivity Method. </p><br><p>I was so excited to sit down with Grace for an episode of Great Company. She’s someone I’ve wanted on the show for a long time and the conversation more than lived up to my expectations. </p><br><p>In this episode, Grace shares: </p><ul><li>The burnout that forced her to rethink everything </li><li>How she learnt to trust herself and build businesses her own way</li><li>What she’s doing to break the taboo around miscarriages in the workplace </li><li>Why building a village of friends matters just as much as finding love </li><li>The story behind her husband’s INSANE proposal </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Grace is proof that success is not just about what you build - it’s about the people who stand beside you while you’re building it. </p><br><p>Grace Beverley is Great Company.</p><br><p>Listen to Grace’s podcast, Working Hard with Grace Beverley <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uh7KMBji1BptMsUS4tNNM " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE! </a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke & Leonore Raab</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

AMOL RAJAN: Why We Should Never Take the People We Love for Granted | GREAT MOMENTS
21 черв. 2026 р.18 min<p>Days like Father's Day remind us of the people who mean the most to us. Some are there from the very beginning, others come into our lives later, but the people we love leave a mark that lasts forever. </p><br><p>When Amol Rajan came on Great Company, we had one of the most honest and moving conversations I've ever had on the podcast, and it’s stayed with me ever since. </p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Amol opens up about losing his dad, what that loss has taught him and why we should never take the people we love for granted. </p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F05S6ELBbjE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></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>

EMMA MYERS: How Netflix’s Wednesday Made Me Famous Overnight. I Wasn’t Prepared for How My Life Would Change
16 черв. 2026 р.58 min<p>Emma Myers' life changed almost overnight when<em> ‘</em>Wednesday’<em> </em>became a global hit on Netflix. Her role as Enid Sinclair made her an instant fan favourite and quickly launched her into the spotlight. </p><br><p>Since then she’s gone on to lead A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and star in the record-breaking Minecraft movie. But long before the world knew her name, Emma was a homeschooled kid who often felt like the odd one out.</p><br><p>In our conversation, Emma opens up about the whirlwind of overnight fame, working with the likes of Jenna Ortega and Jack Black, and how she's learned to stay grounded in an industry that moves at a thousand miles an hour.</p><br><p>In this episode, Emma shares: </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Growing up homeschooled and feeling like she didn’t fit in</li><li>Auditioning for Wednesday and how it changed her life overnight</li><li>Her thoughts on fans shipping her and Jenna Ortega </li><li>How her faith got her through her darkest moments</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Emma is a reminder that life-changing moments don't have to be daunting and that sometimes the biggest changes can be the best thing that can happen. </p><br><p>Emma Myers is Great Company. </p><br><p>Stream A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0020bv6/a-good-girls-guide-to-murder?seriesId=m0020bv6-structural-2-m002qkxy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

ASHLEY ROBERTS: How I Built a Life That Works For Me | GREAT MOMENTS
14 черв. 2026 р.14 min<p>We're handed a certain blueprint for life. Get the right job, find the right partner, settle down, have children and ideally, do it all by 35. But what if that blueprint isn’t for you?</p><br><p>Ashley Roberts rose to global fame as part of the Pussycat Dolls and she has built an incredible career and a life she loves by doing things her own way. </p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Ashley opens up about the freedom that comes from building a life that genuinely works for her. From choosing not to have children to investing her time and energy in herself, she shares why living life on her own terms has been one of the best decisions she's ever made.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GzCltajz8ETLn1MmUDCRK?si=TtDCdFOkSpuVvUDNBkDopQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan </p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><p><br></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>

PERRIE EDWARDS: Letting Go of a Friendship I Thought Would Last Forever
9 черв. 2026 р.58 min<p>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.</p><br><p>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 eye. </p><br><p>From the very public end of her friendship with Jesy to going through a break-up, Perrie opens up about what it's really like to grieve, heal and grow while the world is watching. </p><br><p>In this episode, Perrie shares: </p><p><br></p><ul><li>The reality of being on The X Factor at 17</li><li>Going through a very public break-up with Zayn Malik</li><li>The emotional and physical impact of experiencing two miscarriages</li><li>The secure, fulfilling love she’s found with her husband Alex</li><li>Why she's made peace with her friendship with Jesy coming to an end </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Perrie is a reminder that the people we grew up watching on stage are still figuring things out and that there's real strength in being honest about that.</p><br><p>Perrie Edwards is Great Company. </p><br><p>Listen to Perrie’s latest single ‘Passenger Princess’ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1vcx8MdVXorEACHnUX3OVA?si=67c05057a0f54634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke & Emilia Gill</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

RYLAN CLARK: I Played the Fame Game on The X Factor | GREAT MOMENTS
7 черв. 2026 р.13 min<p>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.</p><br><p>Few people embody that era quite like Rylan Clark. </p><br><p>We first fell in love with Rylan when he appeared as the ‘novelty act’ on The X Factor in 2012. From there, he went on to win Celebrity Big Brother, host TV primetime shows and is now BBC Radio 2 royalty, carving out a career that most could only dream of.</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Rylan opens up about his lifelong fascination with fame and how playing 'the game' on The X Factor helped him make the most of the competition.</p><p> </p><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VbjWXzEaf4ouKQrP5FnA4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE!</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

DANIEL MAYS: I've Worked with Hollywood’s Biggest Stars But I Still Sometimes Feel Like an Imposter
2 черв. 2026 р.1h 9m<p>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. </p><br><p>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 his voice through performing and never looked back.</p><br><p>In this conversation, Danny shares: </p><ul><li>Growing up in Essex with dreams of becoming an actor </li><li>Why he nearly didn't go to stage school</li><li>The unforgettable advice Michael Douglas gave him </li><li>Taking on the role of the 'Black Cab R*pist' John Worboys and how it affected him</li><li>What it was like performing in front of Daniel Day Lewis </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Daniel was a joy to talk to and he’s a reminder of what's possible when you back yourself and never let go of the dream.</p><br><p>Daniel Mays is Great Company. </p><br><p>Watch ‘<em>Believe Me’</em> on ITV <a href="https://www.itv.com/watch/believe-me/10a0144" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> </p><br><p>Check out Daniel’s new podcast <em>‘Gangster Presents: The Story of Ronnie Biggs’</em> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p09dj358" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> </p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

Joanne McNally on her Dating Disasters | GREAT MOMENTS
31 трав. 2026 р.16 min<p>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. </p><br><p>But on the bright side? It does make for some incredible stories.</p><br><p>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’ll be bringing her brilliant chaos to Celebrity Traitors.</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Joanne takes us deep into her hilariously chaotic dating life from the disasters to those awkward pillow talk moments. </p><br><p>Because sometimes the only way to survive the dating world is to laugh your way through it.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/31YV25zosYWteke60ZJ4PA?si=2708202e93bb4551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><p><br></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>

VOGUE WILLIAMS: Debunking Divorce Rumours, S*x Parties & Spencer’s Wild Proposal
26 трав. 2026 р.1h 3m<p>Vogue Williams is one of Ireland’s most loved exports. From co-hosting the hugely popular podcast, ‘<em>My Therapist Ghosted Me’</em> with Joanne McNally to fronting documentaries and writing a Sunday Times bestseller, ‘<em>Big Mouth’</em>, Vogue’s built a career that’s as varied as it is brilliant. </p><br><p>She also happens to be married to my buddy, Spencer Matthews and over the years, she’s become one of my favourite people too. Nothing was off limits when Vogue joined me on Great Company and I found myself learning things about her life I’d never heard before. </p><br><p>In this episode, Vogue shares:</p><ul><li>What it was like being a rebellious teenager and a child of divorce </li><li>Why she avoided grief after losing her dad at 22 years old </li><li>Her favourite memories from her modelling days</li><li>Spencer’s WILD marriage proposal</li><li>Having a fourth child and why she and Spencer make such a good team </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Vogue is the kind of person who reminds you that life is meant to be enjoyed and spending an hour in her company feels exactly like that. </p><br><p>Vogue Williams is Great Company. </p><br><p>You can get Vogue's book, Big Mouth, <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/big-mouth/vogue-williams/9780008743413" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Edit Producer: Faye Lawrence</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

LOUIE SPENCE: How I Found My People | GREAT MOMENTS
24 трав. 2026 р.14 min<p>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.</p><br><p>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 household name at Pineapple Dance Studios. </p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Louie opens up about how dance has always meant so much more than what happens on stage. He shares how it's given him a way to connect with people in everyday life and ultimately, the second family he always needed.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hZFupRBPW64bDzASFoSQs?si=HoMlKgY-RDKSDMQUQYrP6w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & 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>

GARETH GATES: I Was Beaten Up For My Stammer. Pop Idol Saved Me
19 трав. 2026 р.1h 7m<p>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.</p><br><p>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. </p><br><p>In our conversation, Gareth opens up about the whirlwind of Pop Idol fame, and how he's spent the years since learning to accept the very thing he once felt ashamed of. </p><br><p>In this episode, Gareth shares:</p><ul><li>Being bullied at school and how joining a choir became his escape</li><li>Why he almost didn't audition for Pop Idol</li><li>The reality of being thrown into the whirlwind of fame</li><li>How his relationship with Katie Price changed the way he approaches love</li><li>How he's finally learned to accept his stammer as part of who he is</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Gareth Gates is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He reminded me that being different isn't something to hide - it's the thing that makes you, you.</p><br><p>Gareth Gates is Great Company. </p><br><p>Check out Gareth’s tour <a href="boybandinthebuff.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> </p><br><p>Gareth’s Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gareth_gates/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gareth_gates</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke </p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu: ‘Don't Let Other People's Opinions Define You’ | GREAT MOMENTS
17 трав. 2026 р.13 min<p>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.</p><br><p>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. </p><br><p>But behind her confidence is a young girl who lacked self-belief, was severely bullied at school, and developed disordered eating in an attempt to change herself to fit in.</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Ekin-Su opens up about meeting her bully later in life, and the powerful process of unlearning the idea that other people's opinions get to define you. She shares why the things that once held her down ultimately made her the woman she is today.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uc3I8vomxliI2cxTC6YPP?si=4a64267c8f96478c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including disordered eating and bullying. If you or someone you know is affected by anything in this episode and need support, please see the suggested helpline and website links below. </p><br><p>BEAT - 0808 801 0677 - <a href="http://beateatingdisorders.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">beateatingdisorders.org.uk</a></p><br><p>Samaritans - 116 123 - <a href="http://samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samaritans.org</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & 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>

EMMA BARNETT: My IVF Journey & Why I Felt Like I’d Failed at Fertility
12 трав. 2026 р.1h 4m<p>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. </p><br><p>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 running towards difficult conversations, not away from them.</p><br><p>She’s also become a powerful voice for women. In our conversation, Emma opens up about her IVF journey and the miscarriage that left her so defeated she nearly didn’t go through another round of treatment - the one that led to her daughter. </p><br><p>In this episode, Emma shares:</p><ul><li>What it's like interviewing the UK's biggest politicians </li><li>Her IVF journey and why she chose to speak openly about treatment when it failed</li><li>Remembering the people who wanted children and can’t have them </li><li>How she shut down a troll and their surprising response</li><li>What intimidates her most in the world… </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Emma is proof that the best interviewers aren't the ones with all the answers, they're the ones brave enough to keep asking the questions of others and of themselves.</p><br><p>Emma Barnett is Great Company.</p><br><p>You can follow Emma on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmabarnett?igsh=YnhtdzFjeHViM2Fs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> </p><br><p>Listen to Emma’s podcast, Ready To Talk, <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0mdcpkb?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>Discover Colour Your Streets - Emma’s family colouring book company <a href="https://colouryourstreets.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke & Faye Lawrence</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

Big Zuu: Rediscovering Faith as a Grime Artist | GREAT MOMENTS
10 трав. 2026 р.16 min<p>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.</p><br><p>Big Zuu knows that better than most. Over the years, he has struggled to work out what being a Muslim means to him. </p><br><p>In this Great Moment, the BAFTA-winning TV chef and Grime artist opens up about reconnecting with his faith, how the process has shaped him and how he's found a way to balance two loves of his life: his music and his religion.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QcwIVoP8qJBZrrVPoLkNA?si=iySvN_fYSD6oNnmm4BXMpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><p><br></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>

CHRIS APPLETON: Bullies Spat on Me at School. Now I’m Kim Kardashian’s Most Trusted Hair Stylist
5 трав. 2026 р.50 min<p>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. </p><br><p>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 begun to understand his own sexuality. </p><br><p>In our conversation, Chris opens up about the abuse he faced from bullies, coming out in his twenties and the difficult period that followed. He tells me about the moment he realised he'd built a career helping other people feel confident - but had never done the same for himself - and how he’s finally learned to accept and love who he is. </p><br><p>In this episode, Chris shares: </p><ul><li>Why he cried after styling JLO’s hair for the Super Bowl</li><li>Being spat on and bullied at school for being different </li><li>How he’s learned to accept himself and love who he is </li><li>Why his marriage to Euphoria star Lukas Gage didn’t work</li><li>The celebrity he wants to style next </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Chris is a powerful reminder that the people who seem to have it all figured out are often the ones who've had to fight the hardest to get there.</p><br><p>Chris Appleton is Great Company. </p><br><p>You can get Chris' book, Your Roots Don't Define You <a href="https://yourrootsdontdefineyou.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here!</a></p><br><p>This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including suicide. If you or someone you know is affected by anything in this episode and need support, please see the suggested helpline and website links below. </p><br><p>Samaritans - 116 123 - <a href="http://samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samaritans.org</a> </p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram-<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok -<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @greatcompanypodcast </a></p><p>Jamie -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @jamielaing</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</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>

Dani Dyer: Having Children Changed Me | GREAT MOMENTS
3 трав. 2026 р.17 min<p>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. </p><br><p>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. </p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Dani opens up about the highs and lows of motherhood, from the anxiety and guilt to the joy, and why she believes the most important thing through it all is women showing up and supporting other women.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NwYHE2vZcZ0UQsSLCtGAc?si=ifkwmL2vSzid-va4wB7uMA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & 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>


