The BALANCE podcast

There is simply no one quicker than Lee Mack.

The comedian gives us an insight into that lightning quick mind, ahead of the release of the new Horrible Histories movie.

Lee also talks about possibly having ADHD - you'll discover why it's a "possibly".

The Not Going Out star was talking as part of the LOCO London Comedy Film Festival: locofilmfestival.com

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Chace Crawford throws down a marker for "nicest man ever".

The former Gossip Girl star talks about his new role in Amazon show The Boys.

It's an inspiring chat for anyone who's looking to make a change.

Oh, and I refer to a show as "Ms Maisel" rather than "Mrs" and it's made my cheeks flush with shame...

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Gadzooks! It's Britain's own Will Poulter on the Balance podcast!

The nicest man in showbusiness talks new film Midsommar, as well as therapy and the importance of communication.

Midsommar is in cinemas now.

And the new July issue of Balance magazine is out Monday 8 July!

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We are joined by chef, influencer and author Ian Haste.

Ian is looking to shake things up with new book The 7-Day Basket. The idea is so simple it's positively brilliant. As the tagline reads: "1 Basket. 1 Week. 7 Meals." Intrigued? Of course you are. Ian proves candid and insightful fun.

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A very special episode as Dame Jess Ennis joins us on the BALANCE podcast.

The pride of Sheffield proves candid, funny and incredibly warm company (still can't believe where she keeps her medals...). We think you'll discover a new side to the inspirational Jess, who really opens up about a range of topics, including how her children's books were inspired by her own occasionally tough times at school.

Jess also talks about her new fitness app Jennis, which is out now!

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Patricia Arquette on the BALANCE podcast. Holy mackerel. Yes. Really. Actual Patricia Arquette.

We sat down with the Oscar-winning Hollywood superstar to talk new show The Act and a whole host more.

At the age of 51, Patricia is in the form of her life, following the multi-award-winning Escape At Dannemora.

The star of Boyhood, True Romance and Medium reveals how she knew to make the jump from movies to TV before anyone else - vital advice for all of us when it comes to planning for the future: to have that canny knack of knowing which way the wind is blowing.

We also get an insight into what it's like to win an Oscar - yes, really! All very, very cool.

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A true Hollywood great. We felt most blessed.

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Strap in for this one - we're joined by Black Mirror creators Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones.

We talk tech, telly, smartphones, social media and a whole heap more. And check Charlie have an idea for a new episode (yes, really).

The new series of Black Mirror is out now on Netflix.

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Namaste, friends!

Will Williams has become a world leader in meditation. But it hasn't always been this way.

Will used to work in the music industry, where it really was as hedonistic as you'd imagine.

However, he got into meditation and truly transformed his life. Not only does his Beeja meditation business go from strength to strength, but he's also now an author. The Effortless Mind: Meditation for the Modern World is out now.

Will shares his own story, as well as lots of insight, tips and advice.

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Henry Firth and Ian Theasby are better known as BOSH!

Here, the two friends reveal how they went from childhood pals in Sheffield to vegan revolutionaries, chalking up millions upon millions of online hits before releasing two best-selling vegan cookbooks (BOSH! and new release BISH BASH BOSH!).

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Ruth Madeley is a Bafta-nominated actor and one of the stars of new Russell T Davies drama Years And Years.

The Bolton-born star here shares how she caught her break, spills the beans on co-star Emma Thompson and talks candidly about life with spina bifida.

Ruth also reveals what it's like to go to the Baftas, off the back of her award-nominated performance in Don't Take My Baby.

Ruth makes for warm, hilarious and frank company.

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