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 tell the truth, I've never really known the answer to this… We’ve hardly seen each other for a number of reasons, and so when he reached out about this recording, I thought it’s time to get to the bottom of this, because friendships are important and worth fighting for.

We cover:

• Why he wasn’t invited to my London wedding
• Where he was during my ultramarathons
• Wild stories of our time on Made In Chelsea
• Spencer shares the lowest points of his alcoholism
• How the grief of losing his brother as a child, has impacted his capacity for emotions

This podcast was created for connection in a world of disconnection, and this episode is quite raw for me. Like many men, I’m not always the greatest communicator, and I think Spencer would say the same for himself, so having this opportunity to sit down together, and lay it all out on the table was really special.

And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk 

I also sat down with Spencer on his podcast, Untapped, which, if you loved this, you can check out too: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/untapped/id1788474884

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THE CREDITS 

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone 

Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa 

Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett

Audio: Rafi Amsili 

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter 

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Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot 

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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 fun at their absurdity, he is loved by billionaires, with a huge concentration of them among his following. I was absolutely fascinated to have him in the studio to find out more…

We cover:

• The madness of Gstaad, the secret billionaire hide out in Switzerland
• The inspiration behind the character of Constantine
• Why we’re obsessed with wealth
• The issues wealthy parents instil in their kids
• How we find happiness and dealing with failure
• How he ended up working with luxury brands like Loro Piana and Audemars Piguet

This conversation really opened my eyes to how some people live, but how ultimately, regardless of money, we’re all find happiness in connection with others.

And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk 

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  

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone  

Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa 

Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett

Audio: Rafi Amsili  

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter  

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Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  

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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 makes for a fun time.

Tim is quite a personal guy, and like many comics, uses humour to deflect, but he shared a side of him I’d never really seen.

We cover:

• How Tim faked going to Cambridge to get into the Footlights theatre group
• Brotherly relationships and how some memories shape us
• Filming and writing The Ballad of Wallis Island
• The loneliness of LA
• Becoming a comedian and summers in Edinburgh

I loved this conversation - it’s a little more lighthearted than other episodes, but within that light, we are still able to uncover the deep.

Tim shared some poems from his new book, L.A. Baby! which you can find here: www.utterandpress.co.uk/

And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk

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]

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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Editor: Dan King

Video: Jake Ji

Audio: Rafi Amsili

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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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 so scary to vulnerable but how and why letting people in can lead us to a richer life. 

We cover:

• How to open up to having more meaningful friendships
• Sexual anxiety in friendship particularly among men
• How polyamory could be born from a lack of real friendship
• Friendship break-ups and why they can be a good thing
• Why people might be bad friends
• How to argue well in relationships

As expected, my mind was well and truly blown again. This conversation reminded me we can all have richer relationships if we take down our guards and ask the questions we really want to be asked.

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]

If you'd like to get Alain's latest book, 'The Secrets of Successful Friendships', you can find it here: shop.theschooloflife.com/products/the-secrets-of-successful-friendships

You can also hear more about The School Of Life here: www.theschooloflife.com/signup/

And I’m also releasing a book, ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ which you can pre-order here: https://boysdontcry.co.uk/

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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Video: Jake Ji

Audio: Rafi Amsili

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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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, quieter person who has struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as he can remember. 

We cover: 

• His lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression 
• His mum Pat’s secret battle with alcoholism
• Finding his people at Italia Conti stage school
• Growing up as gay during the Aids epidemic
• His decision not to become a parent 

I came away from our conversation knowing more about who the real Louie Spence is - and I think he is far more entertaining and interesting than he could possibly ever know. 

If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned in today’s podcast, here are some links:

• samaritans.org
• mind.org.uk

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]

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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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 recorded an episode in two parts before, but it felt important to give Jessie the space to share her story in the way that felt most authentic to her.

For the first time in a long form, Jessie explains the full diagnosis story and updates us on life post surgery. She shares the experience of doing Capital’s Summertime Ball knowing it was her last performance before her surgery, how the experience has changed her, and the impacts on her relationships too.

We cover:

• Jessie’s breast cancer diagnosis and journey to surgery
• Life post surgery
• How she met and fell for her partner
• Her experience of miscarriage
• Winning the Chinese singing competition, Singer

This conversation is all about not taking life for granted because you never know what’s around the corner. It’s about looking for silver linings, and sucking life for all its worth. Jessie - thank you for sharing your story with us, we’re sending you all the love and support.

If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned in today’s podcast, here are some links:

• coppafeel.org
• www.cancerresearchuk.org
• www.macmillan.org.uk

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]

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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Video: Jake Ji

Audio: Rafi Amsili

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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

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 details

We cover:

• The court case that almost ruined her life
• The truth behind those headlines that changed everything
• Finding fame with N-Dubz
• Why she chooses to be celibate

This conversation is a wild ride and a reminder of never taking anything for granted. LOCK IN!

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]

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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

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 in his career, and how having a family has taught him to free himself of others’ expectations. He tells me how an accident which resulted in months in hospital lead to his first big break. He also shared some excellent parenting advice

We cover:

- What is was like reuniting with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis on set

- Pressure of being a heartthrob

- Wanting to leave a legacy

- His imposter syndrome at a table read

- Why being a dad is his proudest achievement.

This conversation made me really excited to become a dad!

Freakier Friday is out in cinemas now.

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

Video: Jake Ji

Audio: Rafi Amsili

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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

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 through the day. 

Author of ‘The DOSE Effect’, TJ explains the roles dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins play on our decision making, the importance of finding balance and harmony between them.

We cover:

• How chasing dopamine is impacting your dating life or long term relationship
• Why watching porn is destroying the male brain
• Tips to reduce your phone usage
• How we’re flooded with oxytocin in childbirth
• The power of nature in rebalancing our brain chemistry
• Tips to make us less dopamine addicted

This conversation seriously blew me away and has inspired me to be more proactive in my relationship with my phone

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]

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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Editor: Dan King

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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

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. It’s the best kind of brilliant. Here is a little 10 minute sneak peek for your enjoyment.

Need a little creative chaos in your week? You’re in Great Company.

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