Champions of Happy

By James Raynard

Champions of Happy, hosted by James interviewing friends on what makes them happy, what uplifts their spirits and what puts a smile on their face. Sharing their joyful stories and spreading kindness.<... more

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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

Champions of Happy episodes:

March 29, 2025 Ep 39 - Author Nick Coveney
I am joined by Nick Coveney as we talk about his debut Queer YA novel 'Everything Not Saved' combining the power of video games, and the potential of young love with magic, horror and the supernatural. Think Stranger Things meets Sex Education, by way of Buffy and Ready Player One. The book has been funded via kick starter. I talk to Nick about the process of the book, what inspired him to write it and the future of the project.

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August 22, 2023 Ep 38 - The Uncanny Experience with Dylan Warpath.
@warpath_dylan Co-host of @houseofxpodcast, Co-founder of @theuncannyexpjoins me to talk all this X-Men, Cosplay and the upcoming event The Uncanny Experience. Such a sweetheart who has brought together fans of the franchise together online and now working towards a X-Men styled event experience.

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1h 7min
November 02, 2022 Ep 37- Halloween Special - The babdook with Jason!
Celebrating the halloween season with a bit of a twist to the Champions of Happy Podcast. I will be watching scary movies I have never seen before with a past guest! On this episode I am joined by Jason!

Jason has chosen the film The babdook. We cover what we like, what we didn't like and what gave us the creeps! Happy Halloween!

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53min
October 23, 2022 Ep 36- Halloween Special - Insidious with Dane!
Celebrating the halloween season with a bit of a twist to the Champions of Happy Podcast. I will be watching scary movies I have never seen before with a past guest! On this episode I am joined by Dane! Dane has chosen the film Insidious. We cover what we like, what we didn't like and what gave us the creeps! Happy Halloween!
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1h 4min
October 21, 2022 Ep 35- Halloween Special - Candyman with Sam!
Celebrating the halloween season with a bit of a twist to the Champions of Happy Podcast. I will be watching scary movies I have never seen before with a past guest! On this episode I am joined by Sam. Sam has chosen the film Candyman, we cover both the 2021 reboot and the original 1992 film. We cover what we like, what we didn't like and what gave us the creeps! Happy Halloween!
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50min
June 06, 2022 Ep 34 - Comedian Dane Buckley
I am joined by comedian Dane Buckley "The worlds only left-handed, Irish, Indian, gay comedian" we talk about his entry in to the comedy world, how he got started, the comedy contests he's won and how his journey is going. A truly lovely episode with a lot of laughs!

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1h 7min
April 11, 2022 Ep 33 - The Naked Bartrender - Daniel Ludevig
On this episode of the podcast I talk to Daniel Ludevig AKA The Naked Bartender. a professionally certified life-coach and bartender, Daniel founded his startup to help all people use life to thrive, not just survive. Daniel works as a consultant, facilitator and coach for CEOs and organizations under the brand name of Move Leadership. He realised, hat self-help carries some stigma and coaching is expensive, making it unattractive to most people. As part of his mission to make positive mindset mainstream, he created “the naked Bartender” to expose a wider audience to the benefits of coaching and self-development.

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53min
February 07, 2022 Ep 32 - Naked Nutrition - Daniel O'Shaughnessy
I am joined by Daniel O'Shaughnessy award-Winning Functional Medicine Nutritionist and now author to his book Naked NutrItion: An LGBTQ+ Guide to Diet & Lifestyle. We talk all about where the book came from and the real need for information on nutrition within the LGBTQ+ community.
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42min
January 24, 2022 Ep 31 - Parker Puppetry, Jess Parker
We start off 2022 with a new episode with Jess parker founder and director of Parker Puppetry we talk about how her work on the UK Tour of ‘AVENUE Q and her how Parker Puppetry teachers people online and in real life the skills of puppetry. A really fun episode where we geek out about all thing, muppets, puppets and James gives a go at showing off his muppet impersonations (you have been warned).
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1h 16min
October 27, 2021 Ep 30 - Drag Queen, Miss Terri Boxx
On episode 30 of the Champions Of Happy I am joined by Drag Queen Miss Terri Box! We talk about their alternative style of drag, scary films and all things halloween!!!
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54min

FAQs about Champions of Happy:

How many episodes does Champions of Happy have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.