In The Pink

By Natalie Pinkham

Society & Culture Arts

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In The Pink is the podcast in which Natalie Pinkham talks to a cross section of interesting people, finding out about their childhoods, careers, regrets and aspirations; hear exactly what makes them tick.

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07.03.2021

Something a bit different on In The Pink now, not one but three very special guests. Natalie is joined by Richard Branson, his son Sam and his daughter Holly. Hear a unique insight into life in the Branson Family. What ...

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07.03.2021 Full episode: Behind Richard Branson! Something a bit different on In The Pink now, not one but three very special guests. Natalie is joined by Richard Branson, his son Sam and his daughter Holly. Hear a unique insight into life in the Branson Family. What ...
06.22.2021 Full episode: Overcoming challenges with Helen Skelton Now we catch up with the incredibly impressive Helen Skelton. Is there anything the former Blue Peter presenter can't do? As well as learning golf alongside Natalie, the 37-year-old also impressed on the gruelling 'SAS Who Dares Wins' programme where ...
06.03.2021 Full episode: Catching up with Sky Sports News presenter Bela Shah Next up for this series is Sky Sports News presenter Bela Shah. We discuss her unusual journey from law, to presenting one of the biggest sports news programmes in the world. But it's not been straight forward, changing a career ...
05.18.2021 Full Episode: Fleur East - Behind the music Now for a serious gear change! We leave the racing world and speak to the wonderfully talented Fleur East. Most of you will know her from knockout performances on the X-Factor, where she sprung to fame singing Mark Ronson's massive ...
05.09.2021 Full episode: Paul di Resta's racing journey It's another one for all you racing fans! Next up is former Force India star Paul di Resta. The Scot discusses his route into professional racing through carting and what it was like finally catching his big break at the ...
04.22.2021 Full episode: Global racing with Max Chilton When it comes to racing, Max Chilton has done pretty much everything by the ripe old age of 30. He currently races in America's IndyCar series, having come agonisingly close to winning their most iconic race the Indy500. Prior his ...
03.26.2021 Full episode: Catching up with former F1 world champion and broadcaster Jenson Button We're back for another series! And what a way to kick it off, first up we have 2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button. He discusses what it's like raising a family in America and talks about his newest endeavours. These ...
01.25.2021 Bitesize: Eddie Izzard's message of tolerance In this short look at our interview with Eddie Izzard, the comedy legend talks about her life journey and battle to help people be more understanding of others who have different sexualities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
01.21.2021 Full episode: Eddie Izzard - Life's a marathon not a sprint Next up on In The Pink is comedy icon Eddie Izzard. Eddie is in the middle of a monumental marathon challenge - 31 marathons in 31 days through January 2020, with a stand-up gig tacked on to the end of ...
01.19.2021 Bitesize: Adam Smith - 27 years in Sky Sports Boxing In this brief look at our interview with Sky Sports' Adam Smith, he talks about his route to the top of boxing within the company. Smith is now synonymous with the sport globally but that has taken nearly three decades ...
01.18.2021 Bitesize: Adam Smith - Changing lives through boxing In this short look at our interview with Adam Smith, he discusses what makes boxing so special. The sport has the ability to make millionaires at its higher levels, but how can it help your every day person? Smith talks ...
01.17.2021 Bitesize: Adam Smith talks Anthony Joshua V Tyson Fury In this short look at our interview with Sky Sports' Adam Smith, he discusses the fight that everybody is talking about, Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury. Will it happen in 2021... and who will win? Smith reveals all. Sponsored by ...
01.15.2021 Full episode: Adam Smith - The man behind boxing's most iconic voice When it comes to boxing, Adam Smith has really seen everything! We catch up with the sports fanatic, who has worked his way up from the bottom to become Head of Sky Sports boxing. Smith shares his stories about covering, ...
01.14.2021 Bitesize: Anthony Ogogo talks about the injury that ended his boxing career Former professional boxer Anthony Ogogo battled his entire life to get on the verge of fighting for world titles, only for it all to be cruelly taken away by a bad eye injury. The Olympic medallist talks about the highs ...
01.13.2021 Bitesize: Anthony Ogogo - The joy and pain behind Bronze at London 2012 In this short look at our interview with former boxer Anthony Ogogo, he reveals the real story behind his journey to Olympic Bronze in London 2012... but it certainly could have been a different colour round his neck. Agogo had ...
01.12.2021 Bitesize: Anthony Agogo's route into professional boxing Anthony Agogo ended up as a professional boxer, but it could have been very different. The Olympic medallist talks explains why he chose boxing over football, and discusses the benefits the sport brought to him growing up. Not everybody was ...
01.10.2021 Full episode: Anthony Ogogo's hidden fights Now to the bittersweet life story of former professional boxer turned wrestler Anthony Ogogo, where he reveals some of the details you didn't know about his rollercoaster career. Ogogo rose to fame by taking a bronze medal at London 2012, ...
12.27.2020 Bitesize: Damon Hill reflects on that George Russell race and the 2021 season In this short look at our interview with racing great Damon Hill, we look back at the rollercoaster 2021 campaign that saw Lewis Hamilton equal the record for most title wins. But who could replace him at Mercedes? Hill talks ...
12.26.2020 Bitesize: Damon Hill talks father and son racing duos With the addition of Mick Schumacher to the 2021 F1 grid, racing great Damon Hill discusses if he can emulate father Micheal, arguably the greatest driver of all time. Hill himself a world champion, followed in his father's footsteps with ...
12.25.2020 Full episode: A Christmas catch up with F1 great Damon Hill We continue with more racing royalty! Nnext up is 1996 F1 champion Damon Hill. He gives his unique thoughts on the current racing paddock, shares his racers and moments of the year, plus tells you who to look out for ...
12.24.2020 Bitesize: Johnny Herbert - What makes a great driver Johnny Herbert is considered as one of the fastest drivers of his generation... but what actually makes a great racer? In this quick look at our interview with the former F1 driver, he discusses just that. He touches on having ...
12.23.2020 Bitesize: Johnny Herbert - Coming back from crashes In this short look at our interview with racing royalty Johnny Herbert, he looks back Romain Grosjean's death-defying crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Grosjean somehow, walked away with only burns to his hands. But how do you mentally recover ...
12.18.2020 Full episode: Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert reflects on a 'crazy' 2020 Now we catch up with one of F1's most popular figures Johnny Herbert, who looks back at the unusual 2020 season, where the drivers faced new tracks and fresh challenges because of Covid-19. One of the stand out moments was ...
12.14.2020 Bitesize: Anthony Davidson - The real cost of making it to F1 Here is one for all your aspiring F1 drivers! Ever wondered how much it actually costs to make it from carting to F1. Former driver and pundit Anthony Davidson reveals how much it takes to get to motor sport's top ...
12.12.2020 Bitesize: Anthony Davidson - The start of a racing career In this short look at our interview with Anthony Davidson, he looks back on where his racing career began. Davidson discusses his early carting days and how that led to professional racing. Sponsored by Bose. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and ...
12.11.2020 Full Episode: Pundit and F1 driver Anthony Davidson talks all things racing In our latest episode, we catch up with racing expert Anthony Davidson. He takes us through a career where he has pretty much everything in the sport. Davidson talks about his early carting career that took him to the pinnacle ...
12.09.2020 Bitesize: Valtteri Bottas - Behind the racer In this short look at our interview with Finland's Valtteri Bottas, we find about a bit more about the racing star. He talks about his upbringing... find out what unusual job his mum had. Bottas also discusses his route into ...
12.07.2020 Bitesize: Valtteri Bottas - Reflecting on the 2020 season In this short look at our interview with Valtteri Bottas, the Finnish racing star looks back at a mixed 2020 season. He's had his success, but still fallen short in his quest to finally beat Lewis Hamilton to the driver's ...
12.04.2020 Full Episode: Behind the visor with Finland's F1 star Valtteri Bottas Here's another one for all you racing fans! Natalie catches up with Mercedes driver Valterri Bottas, who talks us through his season and what it's like to partner Lewis Hamilton. Bottas also opens up about the effects that Romain Grosjean's ...
11.24.2020 Bitesize: Romain Grosjean - Racing relationships and what next? In this short look at our interview with Romain Grosjean, he talks about his mind set for the rest of the season and talks his relationships within the paddock. The Frenchman also reveals what advice he would have given to ...
11.23.2020 Bitesize: Romain Grosjean - The end of an F1 era With his F1 career seemingly coming to an end, Roman Grosjean looks back at his time at the top of the sport. Following his early Lotus days, Grosjean has spent five years at America's HAAS but they've struggled for any ...
11.22.2020 Bitesize: Romain Grosjean - Behind the racer In this short look at our interview with Romain Grosjean, we find out a little more about the man with 180 F1 races. He talks about his family life and many interests outside of the sport. With the end of ...
11.21.2020 Full episode: Romain Grosjean reflects on F1 career With 180 races to his name Romain Grosjean is one of the more recognisable faces in the F1 paddock, but that looks set to be coming to an end with the Frenchman soon to lose his seat at HAAS. In ...
11.19.2020 Bitesize: Kevin Magnussen - Leaving Haas and a future in racing After seven years in F1, it looks to be coming to an end for Kevin Magnussen at motor sport's top table. The Danish star will no longer drive for HAAS next year, but what does the future hold for him? ...
11.18.2020 Bitesize: Kevin Magnussen - The politics behind racing In this short look at our interview with Kevin Magnussen, he opens up about his dislikes surrounding the politics sometimes involved in F1. The Danish star also reveals what it's been like driving for a struggling HAAS team and his ...
11.13.2020 Full Episode: Kevin Magnussen's racing journey In the Pink is back for another series! And we are kicking off with a lovely chat with Formula 1's Danish star Kevin Magnussen. He burst onto the scene in 2014 with a podium on debut in Australia, but he ...
11.09.2020 Remembering Caroline Flack Today is Caroline Flack's birthday. As a way of marking our friend's special day we have pulled together a podcast (with the permission of her family) of stories about Flacky told by her closest friends. We have stripped out the ...
09.19.2020 Full Episode: Catching up with Racing Point's Lance Stroll The top F1 names keep coming! This time we are with another rising star Lance Stroll. At only 21, he finds himself towards the top of the drivers standings having an amazing season with surprise package, Racing Point. The Belgian-Canadian ...
09.15.2020 Bitesize: Trevor Nelson talks racism and Black Lives Matter In this short look at our incredible interview with Trevor Nelson, the legendary DJ breaks his silence on the Black Lives Matter movement. He also discusses racism more broadly, touching on some of the barriers he has faced in his ...
09.02.2020 Full Episode: Catching up with legendary DJ and broadcaster Trevor Nelson This week Pinkers chats to legendary DJ Trevor Nelson. Iconic in the R&B;, hip hop and soul world Trevor is like the Peter Pan of music broadcasting, he never seems to grow old, and will forever be cool. Hear him ...
08.17.2020 Bitesize: Alex Albon - Making the Red Bull step up and driving with Verstappen In the shorter look at our interview with Alex Albon, he discusses what it's really like driving for Red Bull and talks about his relationship with Max Verstappen. How well do they get on? Have a listen and find out. ...
08.16.2020 Bitesize: Alex Albon - Career progression and signing fo Red Bull In this short look at our interview with Alex Albon, he talks about his rise through motor sport which led him to ultimately sign for leading team Red Bull. It's been a great season so far for him, fighting back ...
08.15.2020 Full episode: Alex Albon's Red Bull rise We catch up with another of Formula One's rising stars Alex Albon. The Brit born Thai driver discusses his family, early life and rise to the pinnacle of motorsport in F1 plus his promising start to the season with Red ...
08.13.2020 Bitesize: George Russell - The Williams revival and future plans Williams driver George Russell talks about the team's greatly improved start to the season, and discusses his friendships with other new up-and-coming drivers Alex Albon and Lando Norris, who both feature on this podcast series. It's not been easy at ...
08.13.2020 Bitesize: George Russell - Fulfilling his racing potential In this short look at our interview with F1 starlet George Russell, he talks about his rise through the ranks, winning the GP2 and Formula 3 series before being snapped up by Williams. He also discusses just what it's like ...
08.09.2020 Bitesize: George Russell - Route into racing and signing for Mercedes Here's a short look at our interview with F1's next big thing George Russell. He talks about his childhood and his early love for racing plus a sibling rivalry with his brother... but who was faster? Russell talks about the ...
08.06.2020 Full episode: George Russell - Britain's next F1 champion? Now to another great guest! We catch up with Williams driver George Russell, who reflects on a much improved start to the season with the iconic F1 team. Russell is one of a number of up-and-coming British stars in motor ...
08.01.2020 Bitesize: Karun Chandhok - Changing the face of Formula One In this short look at our interview with Karun Chandhok, he talks all about the hot topic of diversity within the sport. Chandhok, one of the only Indian F1 drivers talks about his experiences in the sport, and what can ...
07.31.2020 Bitesize: Karun Chandhok - From F1 driver to pundit and broadcaster In this short look at our interview with Karun Chandhok, the Indian racing star talks about his transition from behind the wheel to interviewing his fellow drivers and presenting. Having been a driver and mechanic, it gives him a unique ...
07.30.2020 Bitesize: Karun Chandhok's big break into Formula One After moving to England to pursue his racing dream, Karun Chandhok eventually caught his break when he signed for Red Bull Racing, before driving for HRT and Lotus in Formula One. Chandhok talks about what is was like finally racing ...

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In The Pink episodes:

Full episode: Behind Richard Branson!

Full episode: Overcoming challenges with Helen Skelton

Full episode: Catching up with Sky Sports News presenter Bela Shah

Full Episode: Fleur East - Behind the music

Full episode: Paul di Resta's racing journey

Full episode: Global racing with Max Chilton

Full episode: Catching up with former F1 world champion and broadcaster Jenson Button

Bitesize: Eddie Izzard's message of tolerance

Full episode: Eddie Izzard - Life's a marathon not a sprint

Bitesize: Adam Smith - 27 years in Sky Sports Boxing

Bitesize: Adam Smith - Changing lives through boxing

Bitesize: Adam Smith talks Anthony Joshua V Tyson Fury

Full episode: Adam Smith - The man behind boxing's most iconic voice

Bitesize: Anthony Ogogo talks about the injury that ended his boxing career

Bitesize: Anthony Ogogo - The joy and pain behind Bronze at London 2012

Bitesize: Anthony Agogo's route into professional boxing

Full episode: Anthony Ogogo's hidden fights

Bitesize: Damon Hill reflects on that George Russell race and the 2021 season

Bitesize: Damon Hill talks father and son racing duos

Full episode: A Christmas catch up with F1 great Damon Hill

Bitesize: Johnny Herbert - What makes a great driver

Bitesize: Johnny Herbert - Coming back from crashes

Full episode: Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert reflects on a 'crazy' 2020

Bitesize: Anthony Davidson - The real cost of making it to F1

Bitesize: Anthony Davidson - The start of a racing career

Full Episode: Pundit and F1 driver Anthony Davidson talks all things racing

Bitesize: Valtteri Bottas - Behind the racer

Bitesize: Valtteri Bottas - Reflecting on the 2020 season

Full Episode: Behind the visor with Finland's F1 star Valtteri Bottas

Bitesize: Romain Grosjean - Racing relationships and what next?

Bitesize: Romain Grosjean - The end of an F1 era

Bitesize: Romain Grosjean - Behind the racer

Full episode: Romain Grosjean reflects on F1 career

Bitesize: Kevin Magnussen - Leaving Haas and a future in racing

Bitesize: Kevin Magnussen - The politics behind racing

Full Episode: Kevin Magnussen's racing journey

Remembering Caroline Flack

Full Episode: Catching up with Racing Point's Lance Stroll

Bitesize: Trevor Nelson talks racism and Black Lives Matter

Full Episode: Catching up with legendary DJ and broadcaster Trevor Nelson

Bitesize: Alex Albon - Making the Red Bull step up and driving with Verstappen

Bitesize: Alex Albon - Career progression and signing fo Red Bull

Full episode: Alex Albon's Red Bull rise

Bitesize: George Russell - The Williams revival and future plans

Bitesize: George Russell - Fulfilling his racing potential

Bitesize: George Russell - Route into racing and signing for Mercedes

Full episode: George Russell - Britain's next F1 champion?

Bitesize: Karun Chandhok - Changing the face of Formula One

Bitesize: Karun Chandhok - From F1 driver to pundit and broadcaster

Bitesize: Karun Chandhok's big break into Formula One

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