Great Company with Jamie Laing

Paloma Faith was one of the first guests to join me on Great Company. She’s one of Britain’s most distinctive music artists, known for her iconic style, incredible music and never being afraid to push boundaries.

With a new series of her hit podcast, Mad, Sad and Bad, starting this week, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit our conversation. In this Great Moment, Paloma is incredibly open, discussing how she has navigated huge heartbreak and the pressures of motherhood.

Watch the full episode HERE!

New episodes of Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith are available every Tuesday from 6th October. The new series features a brilliant mix of guests including Letitia Wright, Miguel, Grace Campbell and Davina McCall for a very special collaboration with CoppaFeel! and Candy Kittens, raising awareness around breast cancer.

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THE CREDITS

Senior Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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Janette Manrara has been a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing for 14 years, first as one of its professional dancers and then as the co-host of its spin-off show, It Takes Two.

I first met Janette during my time on Strictly and from the moment we met, her love of dance was completely infectious.

Earlier this year, Janette announced she would no longer be part of It Takes Two. In our conversation, she opens up about what it was like to say goodbye to the show that's shaped much of her career, and why she's more excited than ever about what comes next.

Janette shares:

• What it felt like to miss out on the Strictly hosting job
• What working on Strictly Come Dancing was like
• Discovering who she was outside of dancing before becoming a mum
• Why her biggest goal in life is to go to Cuba

Janette brings pure joy to every room she walks into. She is a reminder that when one dream comes to an end, it doesn’t mean the story is over.

Janette Manrara is Great Company.

Janette stars in Affluenza, now playing at Riverside Studios. Find out more HERE

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Faye Lawrence

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Senior Producer: Helen Burke

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With a new series of Celebrity Traitors starting this week, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with everyone's favourite Faithful, Nick Mohammed.

Last year, we all watched Nick come agonisingly close to winning the show. Away from the castle, he’s best known for his awkwardly hilarious comedy character, Mr Swallow, and his Emmy-nominated turn as Nathan Shelley in Ted Lasso.

In this Great Moment, Nick reveals what it was really like inside the castle, and why going on Celebrity Traitors was only possible thanks to one person, his wife, Becca.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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Rob Beckett burst onto the comedy scene 15 years ago. Since then, he’s become one of the UK’s most successful and popular comedians - from his sell-out stand up tours to his hit podcast Parenting Hell, Rob & Romesh Vs and now, Celebrity Traitors.

I'd been trying to get Rob on the show for years, so finally sitting down with him for a proper laugh was a real pinch-me moment.

Behind the jokes is a comedian who's found his voice, stopped worrying about what other people think, and uses it to give us all a bit of light relief from the doom and gloom in the world.

In this conversation, Rob shares:

• Being told he was stupid by a teacher and how it stayed with him
• How he found his voice as a comedian
• The moment on Rob vs Romesh he realised he was burnt out
• How having kids holds a mirror up to your own childhood
• A surprise message from his wife, Lou

This conversation is a reminder that the best version of yourself is usually the one where you stop trying to be anything else.

Rob Beckett is Great Company.

Watch the brand new series of Tempting Fortune on All 4 HERE

Rob & Romesh Vs series nine airs on Sky this Autumn

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke & Aminah Brunt

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

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Trinny Woodall is a noughties TV icon turned beauty mogul. From revamping the nation's wardrobe on What Not to Wear to building her own beauty empire, Trinny London, she’s become a household name. 

But long before the TV shows and beauty business, Trinny was working on a trading floor, where she quickly learned that to be taken seriously, she had to play a part.

In this Great Moment, Trinny opens up about pretending to be a man to succeed in that world, and the one piece of advice she wishes she could give her 20 year old self.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] 

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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George Clarke is one of the biggest British social media stars of his generation, followed by millions of people online. 

He’s gone from posting funny videos in his university bedroom to making regular Sidemen appearances and reaching the Strictly Come Dancing final last year. 

George’s rise happened faster than he ever expected. What surprised me most, though, was discovering that behind the funny videos is a self-confessed introvert who’s had to learn to live his life in the public eye.

In our conversation, George shares: 

• Growing up as an introvert but always wanting to be a YouTuber 
• His Mum’s health struggles & why she’s his hero
• His thoughts on KSI leaving the Sidemen 
• Why him and his friends started Friends From Work 

George was one of the nicest, funniest people I've had the pleasure of sitting down with, and I can't wait to see what he does next.

George Clarke is Great Company. 

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke 

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM

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If you want to talk about legends, look no further than the one and only LL Cool J. 

As one of the first rappers to reach commercial success, LL Cool J paved the way for the next generation, inspiring huge artists like Eminem and Fat Joe. 

But his journey to success was far from easy. In this Great Moment, LL Cool J shares why he believes making music was his calling and the importance of creating the role models he never had when he was younger. 

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] 

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

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Dr Federica Amati is the Head Nutritionist at ZOE and author of The Appetite Reset, https://amzn.eu/d/0iodLEof. She first came on the show back in 2024 and she completely blew my mind.

Now she's back…And this time, she's tackling weight loss drugs. 

What started as a prescription treatment for diabetes has become a global cultural phenomenon, with millions now taking GLP-1s to lose weight. 

Dr Federica reveals that people can eat up to 40% less food while taking these drugs, causing significant changes to their bodies. She also explains how they can rewire our brains, as well as the short and long term effects of taking them. 

In this episode, she shares: 

• How weight loss drugs really affect our bodies and minds 
• The connection between GLP-1s and addiction 
• How ‘skinny jabs’ are changing our supermarket shelves
• Why young women may face unique long-term risks from GLP-1s

This is a fascinating conversation about medication that’s changing the way we think about our health, our bodies, and our relationship with food. 

Dr Federica Amati is Great Company. 

You can buy Dr Federica’s latest book, The Appetite Reset HERE!

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Magda Cassidy

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

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This week, I’m revisiting my conversation with the singer, presenter and all-round grafter, Rochelle Humes.

From S Club Juniors and The Saturdays to launching her hugely successful family brand, My Little Coco, Rochelle has never been afraid to try something new. 

Rochelle puts her fearlessness down to one person - her mum.

In this Great Moment, Rochelle shares what her mum has taught her about hard work, self confidence, and never being afraid to ask for what YOU want. 

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] 

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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Michael Owen is one of England’s greatest strikers and football’s original Golden Boy. He signed for Liverpool at just 17, became England's youngest World Cup goalscorer and won the prestigious Ballon d'Or aged 21. 

But injuries changed everything. 

At the top of his game, and far too early into his career, Michael’s body let him down. He moved from club to club, determined to keep playing the sport he loved, before eventually retiring in 2013.  

In our conversation, Michael opens up about the highs, the low and how his family has kept him grounded throughout it all. He shares: 

• What it was like being England’s Golden Boy
• How it felt when his body betrayed him aged 21 
• How his son, James, is clinically blind and hasn't let it hold him back
• What he really thinks about his ‘boring’ image

Michael’s story is fascinating…and anything but boring. 

Michael Owen is Great Company. 

All six episodes of Meet the Owens are available to stream exclusively on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0HFKN2P87?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

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Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke 

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.