The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points

That's it for season 1 of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points. What a fabulous first series we have had… 15 episodes with some truly brilliant guests – Boy George, the actor Brian Cox, John Legend, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anastacia, Richard E Grant, Gary Barlow, Alan Cumming, Paul Feig, AJ McLean, Sian Welby, June Sarpong, Stephen Mangan. 

But we are not done – oh no – season 2 is on its way and Lulu has some massive guests lined up for her next series.

Keep your eyes peeled on her socials – @thelulupodcast – Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube for more info. 

And in the meantime, you can listen and watch all the episodes we have done so far on Spotify or Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Until next season... see you then.

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In this special episode of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points, Lulu looks back on her podcast so far and picks out her favourite parts.

Boy George on his childhood and observing his parents' relationship, and how he felt when he lost his mother who was so close to him.

Kristin Scott Thomas on how losses she suffered in her early years shaped her into the actress she is today - and how she wants people to understand what its like to not be able to express sadness.

Alan Cumming on filming Who Do You Think You Are and what it told him about his family.

Anastacia on the biggest turning point in her life - being diagnosed with breast cancer.

You can watch all of these in full on Spotify - or listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Let us know in the comments below what you think.

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In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to actor, comedian, author and presenter Stephen Mangan.

Stephen talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - losing his mother in his early twenties; leaving a career in law to pursue drama; getting his big TV breaks with Adrian Mole, Alan Partridge and Green Wing; and becoming an author later in life.

He talks about people arguing with him in the street over his part in BBC's The Split; his love of theatre and perfecting his art; working with Nicola Walker and Erin Doherty; and why he hates knowing what he's doing in 12 months time.

You can get Stephen's new book 'The Fart That Saved The Universe' here (Waterstones)

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In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to TV presenter and author June Sarpong.

June talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - fleeing Ghana when she was only four years old; being in a serious car accident at the age of 14; getting a job presenting for MTV; and losing her brother ten years ago.

She talks about what it was like to interview Bill Clinton; why she felt she had to leave the UK to move to America; the impact she felt she had working at the BBC as Global Director of Creative Diversity; and how she has learnt ways to 'fit in.'

You can get June's new book 'Calling Una Marson' here (Waterstones).

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. If this has affected you or anyone you know, you can speak to Samaritans free from any phone - call: 116-123.

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In this special episode of The Lulu Podcast, Lulu is live from The Podcast Show in London.

Lulu is joined on stage by her producer Faye Lyons-White. Hear the pair discuss the making of the podcast, from conception to production to publication; as well as who Lulu admires in the interview world; and her own three biggest Turning Points.

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In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to TV and radio presenter Sian Welby.

Sian talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - going viral as Channel 5's weather presenter; becoming the host of the Capital Breakfast Show; and losing a colleague and friend to suicide.

She talks about navigating motherhood when you've just got your dream job; how she coped with her dad's Alzheimer's diagnosis; and what it's like to host This Morning.

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In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats with Backstreet Boys founding member AJ McLean - Alexander James McLean.

AJ talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - the moment he became a Backstreet Boy, 32 years ago; understanding who he really is - Alexander, not AJ; and the light-bulb moment that made him address his addiction.

He talks about celebrating 25 years of BSB's hit album 'Millennium'; why they are returning to Las Vegas to perform at Sphere; how he doesn't want to be like his dad; and the important part women play in his life.

Millennium 2.0 is available for preorder and presale now at  ⁠backstreetboys.com⁠. 

You can buy tickets to see Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Las Vegas on 12 performances on July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2 at backstreetboys.com. 

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses substance abuse. If this has affected you or anyone you know, please head to these websites for help and advice:

Alcoholics Anonymous UK: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Frank: https://www.talktofrank.com

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In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to director, producer, screenwriter and actor Paul Feig.

Paul talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - his TV show Freaks and Geeks being cancelled at the same time as losing his mum; directing hit movie Bridesmaids; and coming to terms with the backlash he received after he remade Ghostbusters.

He talks about his new film Another Simple Favour and working with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick; what it was like to direct President Donald Trump back in 2010; and what advice he'd give to anyone wanting to get into the film industry. One word. Pivot.

Another Simple Favour launches globally on Prime Video from 1st May 2025.

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In the second part of this two-parter of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu continues her conversation with award-wining actor and presenter Alan Cumming.

Alan talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - two hugely important castings - as Boris Grishenko in Golden Eye, and as the host of Traitors US; learning some family home truths when he took part in Who Do You Think You Are; and becoming the Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

He talks about how his dog Lala has become the real star of the Traitors franchise; what it was like meeting Tina Turner; and how he has learnt to be his authentic true self.

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In the first part of this two-parter of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to Emmy, Tony, BAFTA and Olivier award winner Marvel and Traitors star, Alan Cumming. That's a lot of awards.

Alan talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - creating two characters in drama school that have stuck with him for life; being cast in two massive productions Hamlet and Cabaret just as things in his personal life started to unravel; and two influential women in his life.

He talks about reprising his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Nightcrawler; how talking about his difficult childhood has helped others; and what he was scared of saying to Princess Anne when he met her.

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