Great Company with Jamie Laing
Jampot Productions
191 episodes
I’m Jamie Laing and this is Great Company – a weekly podcast full of inspiring conversations about resilience, joy and self-improvement. Each week I sit down with fascinating guests from entertainment, business and psychology to share the stories that help us learn, grow and feel more connected.
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JAKE SHANE: Why I Can’t Enjoy My Own Success
Jake Shane is a comedian and content creator who has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most exciting rising stars. What started as making videos at home with his friends has turned into a cult following of millions and…
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NAOMI ACKIE: Why We Need to Celebrate Our Successes | GREAT MOMENTS
From Blink Twice to her portrayal of Whitney Houston in the 2023 biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Naomi Ackie has built an award-winning career on her ability to truly embody the characters she plays. But away from…
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JACK OSBOURNE: AI Means Ozzy’s Legacy Can Last Forever
Jack Osbourne was one of the world’s first reality stars. As the son of rock legends, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, he grew up in the spotlight. Then, when his family let MTV into their home for The Osbournes, eight…
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ROB RINDER: What Happens When Your Dream Doesn’t Work Out | GREAT MOMENTS
Rob Rinder first came into our lives as Judge Rinder, Britain’s answer to Judge Judy, and we quickly fell in love with his quick wit and intelligence. Since then, the criminal barrister turned broadcaster has won a…
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TINIE TEMPAH: How a Kid From Peckham Went Multi-Platinum
Tinie Tempah made his name as a pioneer of the grime scene. Over the past 15 years, he’s built an incredible career, racking up more than five billion streams and giving us iconic hits like Pass Out, Miami 2 Ibiza and…
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OLIVIA ATTWOOD: How I Became the Happiest I’ve Ever Been | GREAT MOMENTS
Olivia Attwood is one of the UK’s most successful reality TV stars. From winning the nation’s hearts on Love Island to hosting her amazing podcast, Olivia’s House, and presenting award-winning documentaries, she’s…
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BEA ELTON: The Social Media Star Using Cleaning to Change People's Lives
Bea Elton, known online as Clean With Bea, deep cleans homes for free, helping people who are often struggling with their mental health or going through an incredibly difficult time. The jobs can be extreme, with some…
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PALOMA FAITH: How to Deal With Heartbreak When You're Not Okay | GREAT MOMENTS
Paloma Faith was one of the first guests to join me on Great Company. She’s one of Britain’s most distinctive music artists, known for her iconic style, incredible music and never being afraid to push boundaries. With…
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JANETTE MANRARA: Losing Out on the Strictly Job Has Changed How I See Rejection
Janette Manrara has been a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing for 14 years, first as one of its professional dancers and then as the co-host of its spin-off show, It Takes Two. I first met Janette during my time…
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NICK MOHAMMED: What It’s Really Like on Celebrity Traitors | GREAT MOMENTS
With a new series of Celebrity Traitors starting this week, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with everyone's favourite Faithful, Nick Mohammed. Last year, we all watched Nick come…
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ROB BECKETT: I’m a Chinese Takeaway & a Pint - If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Come Again
Rob Beckett burst onto the comedy scene 15 years ago. Since then, he’s become one of the UK’s most successful and popular comedians - from his sell-out stand up tours to his hit podcast Parenting Hell, Rob & Romesh Vs…
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TRINNY WOODALL: I Wish I Knew THIS in My Twenties | GREAT MOMENTS
Trinny Woodall is a noughties TV icon turned beauty mogul. From revamping the nation's wardrobe on What Not to Wear to building her own beauty empire, Trinny London, she’s become a household name. But long before the…
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GEORGE CLARKE: Friends From Work, Being an Introvert & Why his Mum is his Hero
George Clarke is one of the biggest British social media stars of his generation, followed by millions of people online. He’s gone from posting funny videos in his university bedroom to making regular Sidemen…
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LL COOL J: How I Became The Role Model I Never Had | GREAT MOMENTS
If you want to talk about legends, look no further than the one and only LL Cool J. As one of the first rappers to reach commercial success, LL Cool J paved the way for the next generation, inspiring huge artists like…
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DR FEDERICA AMATI: How Weight Loss Drugs Can Rewire Your Brain
Dr Federica Amati is the Head Nutritionist at ZOE and author of The Appetite Reset, https://amzn.eu/d/0iodLEof. She first came on the show back in 2024 and she completely blew my mind. Now she's back…And this time,…
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ROCHELLE HUMES: My Mum is the Reason I’m Fearless | GREAT MOMENTS
This week, I’m revisiting my conversation with the singer, presenter and all-round grafter, Rochelle Humes. From S Club Juniors and The Saturdays to launching her hugely successful family brand, My Little Coco,…
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MICHAEL OWEN: The Price I Paid for Being England’s Golden Boy
Michael Owen is one of England’s greatest strikers and football’s original Golden Boy. He signed for Liverpool at just 17, became England's youngest World Cup goalscorer and won the prestigious Ballon d'Or aged 21.…
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SHANIA TWAIN: How to Be Proud of Yourself | GREAT MOMENTS
This week, I wanted to revisit my conversation with one of the true queens of country music - THE Shania Twain. Having Shania on the show was such a special moment. Her story is so inspirational, and in this Great…
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FRANK WARREN: How a Kid from a Council Estate Became Boxing’s Biggest Promoter
Frank Warren is one of the biggest names in British boxing, having promoted some of the greatest fighters the sport has ever seen. I'm a huge boxing fan, so sitting down with Frank was a dream come true. And his life…
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JACK WHITEHALL: Why I Owed Jamie Big Time | GREAT MOMENTS
Usually, Great Moments is all about the advice and takeaways from our amazing guests. But this week it's a little different… I wanted to share part of my conversation with a good friend of mine, Jack Whitehall. Jack…
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BEN ZAND: Investigating Looksmaxxing, Trad Wives & Darkest Corners of the Manosphere
Ben Zand is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist whose work has taken him to some of the darkest corners of the world. Ben immerses himself in the darkness, getting close to people living on the edges…
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PROF. SARAH BERRY: How is Menopause REALLY Affecting Us? | GREAT MOMENTS
How much do you know about menopause? Because, I’ll be honest, before speaking to Professor Sarah Berry, I didn’t really know much… Menopause affects over half the population, yet 90% of women in the UK weren’t taught…
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NEIL PATRICK HARRIS on How I Met Your Mother, Coming Out & Why Fatherhood is His Greatest Job
Neil Patrick Harris is an Emmy and Tony award-winning actor, and for many of us, he’ll forever be the LEGEND-wait for it-DARY Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother. Born in New Mexico to parents who were both…
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RIZZLE KICKS: Letting Go of the Pressure to Succeed | GREAT MOMENTS
Jordan and Harley aka Rizzle Kicks, are currently smashing it on the festival circuit following their long-awaited comeback. So, it felt like the perfect time to revisit my conversation with them. Rizzle Kicks first…
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EXCLUSIVE - MEGAN MCKENNA: My Worst Nightmare Came True
Megan McKenna gave us some of reality TV’s most iconic moments on TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother and Ex on the Beach. Since then, she’s reinvented herself, building a successful music career and sharing wholesome cooking…
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LUKE EVANS: Realising Who You Are | GREAT MOMENTS
Luke Evans is an actor and singer who began his career on stage. He's since starred in over 40 movies including Beauty and the Beast, Fast and Furious 6 and The Girl on the Train. Luke came on Great Company at the…
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MICHELLE KENNEDY: Becoming a Mum Inspired Me to Build a Community of 5 Million Women | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest growing social apps for women. I started Great Company because I wanted to connect with people again. Despite being more connected than ever…
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SIMON PEGG: I Want To Be a Good Man For My Daughter
Simon Pegg is a legend of the entertainment industry, with a career spanning more than 30 years. Growing up in Gloucester with a cinema just down the road, Simon’s deep love of films was fostered early on. From Shaun…
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CHLOE BURROWS on Life after Love Island | GREAT MOMENTS
It’s Love Island FINAL day! As another long, hot summer in the villa comes to an end, it feels like the perfect time to look back at my conversation with Love Island royalty, Chloe Burrows. Chloe is one of the…
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VIVIAN TU: Your Rich BFF Shares Money Advice You Need To Hear | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
Vivian Tu is the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, a multi-media company on a mission to make money advice accessible to young people. Vivian started her career on Wall Street before leaving to set up Your Rich BFF,…
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TOM ASPINALL: Eddie Hearn Is Right - UFC Fighters Deserve More
Tom Aspinall is the first British UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World. With 15 wins, including 11 by knockout, he’s built a reputation as one of the most devastating finishers in the sport. I'm a huge UFC fan, so…
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JOE MARLER on the Love of His Life | GREAT MOMENTS
I’ve just had the pleasure of speaking to Nick Mohammed on Great Company, so it felt only right to revisit my conversation with his fellow Faithful, England rugby legend Joe Marler. Larger than life, totally…
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Introducing Hayu Presents...
Hayu Presents... is the ultimate deep-dive podcast celebrating the biggest personalities, wildest moments, and most iconic shows from the Hayu reality TV universe. Across 12 unmissable episodes, host Dean McCarthy…
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GEORGIE COLERIDGE COLE: I Sold SheerLuxe For £40million - This Is What I’ve Learnt | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
Georgie Coleridge Cole is the founder of SheerLuxe, one of the UK’s leading digital lifestyle brands. Over twenty years, Georgie built SheerLuxe from a weekly newsletter into the go-to destination for fashion, beauty,…
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NICK MOHAMMED: How Comedy & Magic Helped Me Survive the Playground Bullies
Nick Mohammed is a man of many talents. He's the comedian behind the iconic character Mr Swallow, an Emmy-nominated actor best known for Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Intelligence and, an amazing magician. He also…
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JILL SCOTT: What Football Can Teach Us | GREAT MOMENTS
IT’S COMING HOME! After seeing off Norway at the weekend, the England Men’s team are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup. Let’s frickinnn’ gooo! As the team gets ready to face Argentina, there’s no better…
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SNAP CEO EVAN SPIEGEL: How I Took a College Idea & Became the World's Youngest Billionaire
Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snap, launched Snapchat in 2011 while he was still a student at Stanford University. Since then, he’s built one of the biggest social platforms in the world, used by more than…
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ANASTACIA: Michael Jackson Tried To Sign Me After Seeing Me On TV
Anastacia is the American pop-soul superstar with one of the most recognisable voices in music. She’s had an incredible career spanning over 25 years, sold more than 50 million records and given us huge hits like I'm…
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HARRY HILL: Life's Too Short to Be Serious | GREAT MOMENTS
There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on…
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LINA NIELSEN: I Was Paralysed at 17 - Then I Won an Olympic Medal
Lina Nielsen is an Olympic sprinter and hurdler who has overcome incredible challenges to reach the top of her sport. Growing up in East London, Lina got the chance to be a kit carrier at the London 2012 Olympic…
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DR JULE: The Relationship Advice You NEED to Hear | GREAT MOMENTS
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Or falling out with the same friend over and over again? This Great Moment is for you. Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ‘Why Has…
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GRACE BEVERLEY: What I’ve Learnt From Building TALA & Overcoming Burnout
Grace Beverley has spent the past decade building a career most people can only dream of. At just 18, she started her first business from her university bedroom. Since then, she’s gone on to build three hugely…
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AMOL RAJAN: Why We Should Never Take the People We Love for Granted | GREAT MOMENTS
Days like Father's Day remind us of the people who mean the most to us. Some are there from the very beginning, others come into our lives later, but the people we love leave a mark that lasts forever. When Amol Rajan…
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EMMA MYERS: How Netflix’s Wednesday Made Me Famous Overnight. I Wasn’t Prepared for How My Life Would Change
Emma Myers' life changed almost overnight when ‘Wednesday’ became a global hit on Netflix. Her role as Enid Sinclair made her an instant fan favourite and quickly launched her into the spotlight. Since then she’s gone…
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ASHLEY ROBERTS: How I Built a Life That Works For Me | GREAT MOMENTS
We're handed a certain blueprint for life. Get the right job, find the right partner, settle down, have children and ideally, do it all by 35. But what if that blueprint isn’t for you? Ashley Roberts rose to global…
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PERRIE EDWARDS: Letting Go of a Friendship I Thought Would Last Forever
Perrie Edwards was just 17 when she found fame on The X Factor. After auditioning for the show, she was put together with Jade, Leigh-Anne and Jesy to form Little Mix - a group that became one of the biggest girlbands…
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RYLAN CLARK: I Played the Fame Game on The X Factor | GREAT MOMENTS
Cast your mind back to the early 2010s when paparazzi shots ruled the front pages, and reality TV was turning ordinary people into stars overnight. From Big Brother and The X Factor to TOWIE and Made in Chelsea, our…
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DANIEL MAYS: I've Worked with Hollywood’s Biggest Stars But I Still Sometimes Feel Like an Imposter
Daniel Mays has been in our living rooms for decades. From EastEnders and Line of Duty to Mrs Biggs and Thursday Murder Club, he’s become one of the most familiar and loved faces in British TV and film. But long…
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Joanne McNally on her Dating Disasters | GREAT MOMENTS
Modern dating is… a lot. Between situationships, ghosting, and the apps that feel more like a second job, finding anything close to a healthy relationship has never been more complicated. But on the bright side? It…
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VOGUE WILLIAMS: Debunking Divorce Rumours, S*x Parties & Spencer’s Wild Proposal
Vogue Williams is one of Ireland’s most loved exports. From co-hosting the hugely popular podcast, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ with Joanne McNally to fronting documentaries and writing a Sunday Times bestseller, ‘Big…
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