Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast

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The Positivity Podcast is a new, half-hour, in-depth, non-journalistic interview programme hosted by Paul McKenna. Each week, he interviews some of the world's most interesting people in a deeply explorative style.

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94 - Michel Roux

09.16.2021

My guest today is a Michelin two-star chef at the London restaurant La Gavroche. He is a judge and presenter on the BBC’s popular prime-time show MasterChef. His new series is ‘French Country Cooking’. I am talking today with Michel ...

Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast episodes:

09.16.2021 94 - Michel Roux My guest today is a Michelin two-star chef at the London restaurant La Gavroche. He is a judge and presenter on the BBC’s popular prime-time show MasterChef. His new series is ‘French Country Cooking’. I am talking today with Michel ...
09.13.2021 93 - Dr Hilary Jones My guest today is a medical doctor, presenter, and writer on medical issues and now fiction. He is known to millions from his regular appearances on television. He is the UK’s favourite TV doctor. I am talking today with Dr ...
09.10.2021 92 - Kevin McCloud My guest today is an award-winning designer, writer and television broadcaster. He has presented the internationally-renowned TV show Grand Designs since 1999 and later this year, he’ll be presenting House of The Year. I am talking today with Kevin McCloud. ...
09.05.2021 91 - Paula Radcliffe My guest today is a former long-distance runner. She is a three-time winner of the London Marathon, three-time New York Marathon champion and Chicago Marathon winner, as well. She was previously the fastest female marathon runner of all time. I ...
08.16.2021 90 - Anthony Horowitz My guest today is a novelist and screenwriter whose work includes the Alex Rider series and Foyle’s War. He was chosen by the Arthur Conan Doyle estate to write Sherlock Holmes novels and by the Ian Fleming estate to write ...
08.04.2021 89 - Reverend Richard Coles My guest today is a musician, broadcaster and a Church of England parish priest. His musical career involved partnering with Jimmy Somerville in the band The Communards. He has appeared on BBC shows such as QI, Would I Lie To ...
07.23.2021 88 - Jenny Seagrove My guest today is an actress famous for appearing in films such as Local Hero, TV shows such as Judge John Deed and countless West End shows. She is also an animal rights campaigner. Her new film is called Off ...
07.13.2021 87 - Stephen Mulhern My guest today is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, magician, comedian, entrepreneur and actor. Known to millions from Saturday night TV shows and currently presenting ’Rolling In It’ for ITV, I am talking with Stephen Mulhern. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna ...
07.12.2021 86 - Caitlin Moran My guest today is a multi-award winning journalist, international best-selling author of ‘How To Be A Woman’ and broadcaster. She has been named as one of Britain’s most influential women and her new book is called ‘More Than A Woman’. ...
06.21.2021 85 - Professor Green My guest today is an award-winning rapper, songwriter, multi-platinum artist, bestselling author, documentary-maker and television star. He is the patron of the anti-suicide charity CALM and recently set up an online IG support group for new dads @theunlikelydadsclub. I am ...
06.07.2021 84 - Arlene Phillips My guest today is a choreographer and theatre director of numerous West End and Broadway musicals, films and TV shows. She has worked with legends like Elton John, Diana Ross, Tom Cruise and Clint Eastwood. She is most famous as ...
06.01.2021 83 - Neil deGrasse Tyson My guest today is a multi-award-winning astrophysicist and international best-selling author. I am talking today with Neil deGrasse Tyson.. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, ...
05.23.2021 82 - Jared Harris My guest today is an award-winning actor - best known for starring in TV shows such as Mad Men, The Crown and Chernobyl and movies such as Sherlock Holmes and Lincoln amongst many others. I am talking today with Jared ...
05.17.2021 81 - Daniel Howell My guest today is a YouTube star with over six million subscribers, with one of his channels having had over 70 million views. He’s an international bestselling author and BBC broadcaster, presenting for Radio 1. I am talking today with ...
05.14.2021 80 - Vernon Kay My guest today is an award-winning radio and television broadcaster - famous for shows on ITV, the BBC, Radio One and Radio X amongst others. I am talking today with Vernon Kay… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some ...
03.22.2021 79 - Sanjeev Bhaskar My guest today is an award-winning comedian, actor and broadcaster - best known for TV shows such as The Kumars at No:42, Goodness Gracious Me and Unforgotten. I am talking today with Sanjeev Bhaskar. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna ...
03.08.2021 78 - Jon Culshaw My guest today is an award-winning impressionist and comedian, best known for his work on the TV show Dead Ringers amongst many others. I am talking today with Jon Culshaw. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the ...
02.09.2021 77 - Priyanka Chopra Jonas My guest today is a multi-award-winning actor and producer. A former Miss World and UNICEF ambassador, Time Magazine named her as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world. I am talking today with Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The ...
02.01.2021 76 - Richard Hammond My guest today is a broadcaster, author and journalist, best known for co-hosting Top Gear and The Grand Tour. His new TV series is called The Great Escapists. I am talking today with Richard Hammond… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul ...
01.27.2021 How to get through Lockdown 3 A lot of people are wondering how they are going to get through Lockdown 3. This week’s Positivity Podcast will help to lift your mood and increase your confidence and motivation, so that you are more resilient and more able ...
01.25.2021 75 - Michael Neill My guest today is one of worlds most renowned success coach having worked with celebrities, CEO’s and royalty. An international best-selling author His TED talks have been viewed by millions of people. I am talking today with Michael Neill…. The ...
01.18.2021 74 - Eddie Izzard My guest today is an Emmy award winning comedian, actor, writer and political activist. I am talking today with Eddie Izzard…… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs ...
12.28.2020 73 - James Cosmo My guest today is an actor best known for his roles in Highlander, Braveheart, Trainspotting and Game of Thrones, to mention but a few. I am talking today with James Cosmo….. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of ...
12.21.2020 72 - Blake Harrison My guest today is an actor. He is best-known as one of the stars of the BAFTA-winning comedy The Inbetweeners. I am talking today with Blake Harrison…. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting ...
12.07.2020 71 - Goldie My guest today is a musician, music producer, visual artist and actor. Known for having appeared in the James Bond Movie ‘The World is Not Enough’ and Guy Ritchie’s film ‘Snatch’. He has collaborated musically with David Bowie and Noel ...
11.30.2020 70 - Gareth Southgate My guest today is an English professional football manager and former player. He won the League Cup with both Aston Villa and Middlesbrough and captained Crystal Palace to win the First Division championship. He was capped 57 times for England. ...
11.26.2020 69 - Jason Isaacs My guest today is an actor who is best known for his roles in Harry Potter, The Patriot and Death of Stalin plus countless acclaimed TV and theatre shows. His new movie is Skyfire. I am talking today with Jason ...
11.23.2020 68 - Anton Du Beke My guest today is a ballroom dancer, singer, comedian, author and television presenter, best known as a professional dancer and judge on the BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing. I am talking today with Anton du Beke. The Positivity Podcast ...
11.02.2020 67 - David Jason My guest today is a four-time BAFTA award winner. He’s an actor, comedian, screenwriter, television presenter and producer. Best known for his roles in Only Fools and Horses, Open All Hours and A Touch of Frost. I am talking today ...
10.26.2020 66 - Piers Morgan My guest today is a broadcaster, journalist, writer and television personality. He has been the editor of two of Britain's national newspapers, hosted his own talk show on CNN and has appeared as a judge on both Britain and America's ...
10.18.2020 65 - Clare Balding My guest today is a BAFTA award-winning broadcaster, journalist and best-selling author. She is most well known for presenting sports programmes. I am talking today with Clare Balding. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most ...
10.11.2020 64 - Bill Bailey My guest today is an award-winning comedian, musician and actor, who has starred in numerous comedy TV shows, nature and natural history programmes. He is a classically-trained musician and has been consistently voted one of the funniest men in the ...
10.07.2020 63 - Elizabeth Hurley My guest today is an internationally-famous actress, businesswoman and model. She is a global ambassador for the Estée Lauder companies’ breast cancer campaign and has her own beachwear line. I am talking today with Elizabeth Hurley.... The Positivity Podcast sees ...
10.05.2020 62 - Monty Don My guest today is the UK’s leading garden writer and broadcaster. He has been making TV programmes for over twenty years on a range of topics, spanning travel, craft, outdoor living and, principally, gardening. He is lead presenter of the ...
09.27.2020 61- Ruby Wax My guest today is an actress, comedian, bestselling author and mental health campaigner. She has a masters from Oxford in mental health. I am talking today with Ruby Wax..... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's ...
09.18.2020 60 - John Cleese My guest today is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and author. He is a BAFTA winner and has written and starred in numerous movies. He has written books on relationships and most recently on creativity. He co-founded Monty Python, co-wrote ...
09.13.2020 59 - Cat Deeley My guest today is an internationally-famous, award-winning television broadcaster, model, actress, journalist, TV producer, singer and author. She is also a UNICEF ambassador. I am talking today with Cat Deeley... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the ...
08.26.2020 58 - Michael Vaughan My guest today is a former England Cricket Captain, winning the Ashes in 2005, eighteen years after having last won the trophy. He has been ranked as one of the best batsman of all time. He is also one of ...
08.22.2020 57 - James May My guest today is a journalist and television broadcaster. He’s made programmes on cars, toys, wine, travel and space exploration amongst others. He is famous for being a co-presenter of Top Gear and The Grand Tour. I am talking today ...
08.08.2020 56 - Shailene Woodley My guest today is an award winning actress, film producer, and ecological activist. She is known for her roles in films such as The Descendants and TV shows such as Big Little Lies. I am talking today with Shailene Woodley….. ...
08.01.2020 55 - Michelle Mone My guest today is an entrepreneur, global speaker, designer, innovator and parliamentarian. I am talking today with Baroness Michelle Mone…. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and ...
07.25.2020 54 - Steven Berkoff My guest today is a an actor, author, playwright, and theatre director. I am talking today with Stephen Berkoff….. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, ...
07.17.2020 53 - Rankin My guest today is an internationally famous photographer, the co-founder of Dazed and Confused magazine and photographed Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, Madonna and David Bowie amongst others. I am talking today with Rankin Waddell.... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna ...
07.13.2020 52 - Aloe Blacc My guest today is a musician, singer, record producer, and philanthropist. He is best known for his singles "I Need a Dollar" and "The Man" also for writing and performing vocals on Avicii's "Wake Me Up" which was number 1 ...
07.06.2020 51 - Julian Clary My guest today is a comedian, a screen and stage actor, a TV presenter and a bestselling novelist. I am talking today with Julian Clary…… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From ...
06.29.2020 50 - Sir Bob Geldof My guest today is a singer-songwriter, author and political activist. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats. He is responsible for organising the humanitarian concerts Live Aid and Live 8. He ...
06.22.2020 Unlocking Lockdown - Overcoming Coronaphobia One recent study found that 54% of Brits were worried about returning to their job. In this podcast, I am going to share techniques that will help you feel more confident and help you to overcome fear and anxiety about ...
06.22.2020 Unlocking Lockdown - Motivation For Life In this podcast, we are going to look at how you can get motivated to get back out into the world and get back to work. If you have been experiencing apathy and want to make your future more exciting ...
06.15.2020 49 - Freya Ridings My guest today is an internationally successful singer songwriter know for hits such as Lost Without You and Castles, I am talking today with Freya Ridings…. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. ...
06.08.2020 48 - Len Goodman My guest on the Positivity Podcast today is one of the most famous TV judges in the world, staring on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK and Dancing With The Stars in the US, he’s also an award winning ballroom ...

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