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Great Company with Jamie Laing

Jampot Productions

192 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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New episodes every Wednesday.

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  1. VIKKSTAR: The Sidemen Almost Ended Because Of Me

    · 1 h 18 min · S2 E45 · Explicit

    With an average of more than 1 billion hours of content watched every single day on YouTube, the platform vastly outperforms traditional television and signifies a huge change in the media landscape. Vikkstar is a…

  2. JILL SCOTT: Bullied For Being The Only Girl On The Football Pitch & Why It Made Me Determined Not To Quit

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E44 · Explicit

    Jill Scott is England's second most capped player of all time. A Lioness legend, Euros winner and Queen of the Jungle, she is without a doubt one of the hardest working footballers that England has ever produced. What…

  3. DANI DYER on Confidence Struggles, Dad's Addictions & Why I Never Visited My Son's Father In Prison

    · 1 h 18 min · S2 E43 · Explicit

    We all fell for Dani Dyer when she appeared on Love Island back in 2018. She’s a proper family girl - lives just a 6 minute drive from her parents - she once tried living 20 minutes away but that was too far, and I…

  4. Traitors & England Rugby Star, JOE MARLER: Being An Alpha Male Came At A Price

    · 1 h 10 min · S2 E42 · Explicit

    Joe Marler is a former England rugby player and currently on Celebrity Traitors who spent fifteen years as one of the sport’s biggest personalities, both on and off the pitch. He’s described himself as a bully who…

  5. PROFESSOR GREEN: Diagnosed With Autism Age 40 & Why Working Class Men Are Lost

    · 1 h 17 min · S2 E41 · Explicit

    Stephen Manderson aka Professor Green, in today’s episode really reminded me to listen. The most successful people are the ones who listen rather than talk, they learn rather than pretending to know it all. Although we…

  6. RUNNA FOUNDER, BEN PARKER ON BUILDING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST FITNESS APPS IN JUST 4 YEARS

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E40 · Explicit

    You might not have heard of Ben Parker, but you’ve almost definitely heard of Runna — the incredible running app that just sold to Strava for millions For me, this one’s probably my biggest regret but also one of my…

  7. KATHERINE RYAN: HOW I CHANGED MY MINDSET & MADE A LIFE FOR ME & MY DAUGHTER

    · 55 min · S2 E39 · Explicit

    Katherine Ryan is a brilliant comedian, actress, writer and podcaster who says it exactly how it is. I first met Katherine a few years ago and I’ve always admired her energy and determination to succeed. Long before…

  8. SPENCER MATTHEWS: OUR FIRST HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT OUR FRIENDSHIP

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E38 · Explicit

    Spencer Matthews is a very old friend of mine - we grew up together sharing some pretty embarrassing moments on television, making a name for ourselves as podcasters interviewing (and winding up) some of Hollywood’s…

  9. GSTAAD GUY: INSIDE THE MINDS OF THE ULTRA-RICH

    · 59 min · S2 E37

    Gstaad Guy is a creator I’ve followed for a few years, the anonymous creator who lifts the lid on the 0.01%. He gained fame for impersonating and poking fun at the lavish lifestyle of the ultra-wealthy in luxury ski…

  10. TIM KEY ON THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, FAMILY & WHAT HE'S REALLY LIKE WHEN THE CAMERAS ARE OFF

    · 1 h 05 min · S2 E36 · Explicit

    Tim Key is a poet, a comic and someone who I developed an unlikely friendship with through various television appearances together. A few months ago, I went to see The Ballad of Wallis Island and was totally blown away…

  11. ALAIN DE BOTTON: WHY MAKING FRIENDS AS AN ADULT FEELS IMPOSSIBLE (BUT ISN'T)

    · 1 h 21 min · S2 E35

    Alain de Botton came on the show one year ago and totally blew me away. We spoke about relationships with parents, partners, attachment styles and so much more. And now he’s back and we’re talking all about a…

  12. LOUIE SPENCE: I MAKE EVERYONE ELSE HAPPY BUT I CAN’T FIND HAPPINESS MYSELF

    · 1 h 11 min · S2 E34 · Explicit

    Louie Spence is a showbiz icon. For thirty years he was a professional dancer, performing on the West End and touring with the Spice Girls and Take That. But it was his starring role on Sky 1’s Pineapple Studios that…

  13. EXCLUSIVE - JESSIE J: I'M FINALLY READY TO TALK ABOUT MY CANCER DIAGNOSIS

    · 1 h 15 min · S2 E33

    Jessie J’s voice is unparalleled - a true superstar. Having been a fan for years, I was so excited to have her in the studio, but what she revealed during the record I had never expected to hear… In May, Jessie came…

  14. EXCLUSIVE - TULISA'S UNTOLD TRUTH BEHIND DRUGS SCANDAL

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E32 · Explicit

    You may know Tulisa from N-Dubz or as an X Factor judge in the 2010s, but one day it all came crashing down as she found herself at the heart of a sting, which saw her lose her reputation, her career and almost her…

  15. CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY: I TRIED TO BE SOMEONE I WASN'T

    · 31 min · Bonus

    It’s a special bonus FRIDAY episode of Great Company! Chad Michael Murray is someone we all grew up watching - he was the teen heart throb I wished I was. I was a huge fan of One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls and of…

  16. TJ POWER: PHONE ADDICTION IS REAL & HERE'S HOW WE BEAT IT

    · 1 h 15 min · S2 E31 · Explicit

    I am addicted to my phone. I use it for work, I use it for my personal life, I use it to unwind to and be entertained by, but I’m also very aware I probably use it too much. TJ Power is a neuroscientist whose mission…

  17. Introducing Write Me Dirty

    · 11 min · Trailer · Explicit

    We’re all about stories that surprise you—and this one seriously delivers. Meet Write Me Dirty: the outrageously funny podcast where comedy collides with self-penned erotica. Hosted by the incomparable Katherine Ryan,…

  18. CHLOE BURROWS: I'VE FINALLY FOUND LOVE AFTER LOVE ISLAND

    · 1 h 12 min · S2 E30 · Explicit

    I’ve always been fascinated by the world of Love Island. Having come up on reality, I know how tough it can be both during the show and building a career afterwards, maintaining relationships that the public feel…

  19. DAVID GANDY: HOW EMBRACING IMPOSTER SYNDROME CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

    · 1 h 01 min · S2 E29 · Explicit

    I’ve sadly never been heralded for my fashion sense but one man who definitely has, is David Gandy. He’s one of the most successful international male models, standing out in an industry where very few men have reached…

  20. ASHLEY ROBERTS: BEING IN THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS ALMOST KILLED ME

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E28 · Explicit

    TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide I’ve know Ashley Roberts for a long time - she’s someone who lights up whatever room she walks into, but the thing that always strikes me about her, is that she’s lived…

  21. PART 2 RIORDAN MAYNARD - REBUILDING LIFE AFTER PRISON & LOSING EVERYTHING

    · 1 h 04 min · S2 E27 · Explicit

    This is a first for me - a part 2. If you haven’t heard my first interview with Riordan Maynard, the businessman who got sent to maximum security prison in the US for 6 years, go back and listen now! The reaction from…

  22. FORMULA 1 RISING STAR BIANCA BUSTAMANTE: I CANNOT FINANCIALLY AFFORD TO CRASH

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E26 · Explicit

    I’ve loved watching the F1 on a Sunday afternoon since I was a kid - the cars, the glamour, the spraying everyone in champagne on the podium - it’s iconic. It’s a sport that’s known for its opulence and, despite being…

  23. AITCH: I LOST FRIENDS CHASING SUCCESS

    · 57 min · S2 E25 · Explicit

    Aitch - or as he’s known to his mother, Harrison James Armstrong, is a Manchester born rapper, who’s known for his cheeky personality and insane freestyle talent. He hasn’t released music for a while, but he’s back…

  24. JAMIE & NICK LAING: DAD TOLD ME THIS ONE THING THAT CHANGED MY VIEW ON FATHERHOOD

    · 45 min · S2 E24 · Explicit

    If you haven’t already heard… I’m going to be a dad! Becoming a parent is a topic I’ve discussed on the podcast before, but now it’s really happening, we thought we’d do a bit more of a personal episode of the show…

  25. LOVE EXPERT YUNG PUEBLO: WHY WE STAY IN RELATIONSHIPS WE KNOW ARE OVER

    · 1 h 01 min · S2 E23 · Explicit

    Yung Pueblo rose to prominence as a writer known for his deeply reflective thoughts on self-awareness, relationships, and personal transformation - shared widely through his quotes on social media. What began in 2012…

  26. MYLES SMITH: ON DIVORCE, RACISM AND HOW HE KEPT ME GOING ON MY ULTRA-MARATHON RUN

    · 50 min · S2 E22 · Explicit

    During my ultra marathon challenge, one song that kept me going. As I ran, walked and wept from London to Salford, Stargazing by Myles Smith was on repeat. Even when I hit breaking point, that song carried me through…

  27. NEW SEASON: Mad, Sad & Bad is BACK!

    · 9:51 · Trailer

    Paloma Faith and her amazing show, Mad, Sad & Bad is BACK for Season 2 so we thought we'd share a little snippet from episode one with you with a VERY exciting guest... If you like the sound of it and want to hear the…

  28. BIG ZUU: BALANCING FAITH, GRIME & HOW HE TACKLES HIS INSECURITIES

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E21 · Explicit

    Big Zuu first graced our screens in 2019 with Big Zuu’s Big Eats; his charisma and infectious laugh meant audiences fell for Zuu. The show went on to win multiple BAFTAs, against some of the biggest names in British…

  29. BEL PRIESTLEY: TRANS WOMEN AREN'T THE PROBLEM

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E20 · Explicit

    When I saw the news about the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of ‘sex’, I knew it was a topic I needed to understand better. As a straight cis man, it could be easy for me to ignore these news stories, but as…

  30. AMANZA SMITH: FROM SURVIVING ABUSE & ADDICTION TO STARRING IN NETFLIX’S SELLING SUNSET

    · 1 h 05 min · S2 E19 · Explicit

    Amanza Smith might be best known for Selling Sunset, but her journey to the woman she is today is jaw-dropping. She’s lived one of those lives which makes you stop and wonder how she made it through. That’s why it was…

  31. WHY LACK OF SLEEP IS AS DANGEROUS AS SMOKING - with SLEEP EXPERT, DR LINDSAY BROWNING

    · 1 h 18 min · S2 E18 · Explicit

    Sleep is something we all do, or at least we’re supposed to do. But for many people, it’s far from a restful reset; it’s a daily struggle that affects every part of life and is a powerful took for protecting both our…

  32. HE'S MENTORED THE GREATEST CHEFS IN THE WORLD BUT HE'S SELF TAUGHT - THIS IS THE BOLD STORY OF RAYMOND BLANC

    · 1 h 15 min · S2 E17 · Explicit

    When I was at uni, I’d come home from a day of lectures and put Raymond Blanc’s shows on my laptop - he was my safe space, and watching him would always calm any anxiety and make me feel calm. So when he replied to my…

  33. PART 1 - £200 MILLION to MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON - THE INSANE STORY OF RIORDAN MAYNARD

    · 1 h 16 min · S2 E16 · Explicit

    This episode is a little bit different: it’s with someone whose name I doubt you’ll know, but it’s a story which, as soon as I heard, I knew I wanted to share with you all on Great Company. Riordan Maynard was a high…

  34. JAMIE LAING: THE UNEXPECTED COST OF RUNNING 5 ULTRAMARATHONS

    · 47 min · Bonus · Explicit

    In March 2025, I embarked on probably the hardest challenge of my life, running from London to Manchester, completing five ultramarathons in five days with Radio 1 for Comic Relief. I don’t think anyone anticipated…

  35. KANE BROWN: AMERICA'S HOTTEST COUNTRY STAR OPENS UP

    · 52 min · S2 E15 · Explicit

    Kane Brown is a trailblazer in country music, with two diamond records, platinum albums, and chart-topping collaborations that have set him apart. Despite his massive success, his path has been anything but easy: Kane…

  36. DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE: CHRONIC STRESS IS LOWERING YOUR LIBIDO

    · 53 min · S2 E14 · Explicit

    Have you ever listened to a podcast and felt it’s changed your life? That happened to me when I listened to an episode of my guest today’s podcast at one of my lowest points. It’s one of the reasons I love podcasting -…

  37. JESSIE REYEZ: DEPRESSION IS LIKE A DAGGER BUT YOU CAN'T SEE IT TO TAKE IT OUT

    · 53 min · S2 E13 · Explicit

    Jessie Reyez is a Canadian singer-songwriter who’s worked with the likes of Eminem, Duo Lipa, Calvin Harris - she’s a real musician’s musician, but the thing that has always struck me about Jessie was her energy: her…

  38. DR ALIZA PRESSMAN: THE HIDDEN IMPACT OF PARENT'S MENTAL HEALTH ON CHILDREN

    · 53 min · S2 E12 · Explicit

    Dr. Aliza Pressman is a renowned childhood expert and developmental psychologist with two decades of experience; she also has a hugely successful podcast and has written multiple books about how to raise good humans. I…

  39. ITALIANBACH: GOING VIRAL IS JUST UNDERSTANDING HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E11 · Explicit

    ItalianBach is a hugely successful digital star with close to 5million followers; he’s someone who relentlessly works and studies his craft so I was fascinated to have him in the studio to find out about not only how…

  40. EKIN-SU: I KEPT THE REAL ME LOCKED UP

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E10 · Explicit

    Ekin-Su graced our television screens in 2022, winning Love Island, earning a place as royalty on the show. Since then, she’s been heralded as both genuine and fake. In this exclusive interview, Ekin opens up about the…

  41. MO GILLIGAN: WHY WE FEEL SO LOST IN OUR 20s

    · 57 min · S2 E9 · Explicit

    Mo Gilligan is a very funny man - he’s one of the biggest comedians in the UK, he’s hosted the BRITs, numerous TV shows and is currently on a world tour. He’s hugely successful, but what happens when you achieve all…

  42. RORY SUTHERLAND: INSIDE THE MIND OF A MARKETING GENIUS

    · 1 h 12 min · S2 E8 · Explicit

    Rory Sutherland is one of my heroes. You might not know his name, but you’ve definitely been influenced by his work— as the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK he has shaped the face of marketing and advertising as we know it…

  43. AMOL RAJAN: NOTHING CAN PREPARE YOU FOR THE DEATH OF A PARENT

    · 1 h 04 min · S2 E7 · Explicit

    Amol Rajan is a master of tough conversations - from conducting Phillip Schofield’s first interview to speaking to the likes of Novak Djokovic, Richard Branson and Greta Thunberg. However, I never imagined that I would…

  44. CAT BURNS: AUTISM MADE ME FEEL I WAS DOING LIFE WRONG

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E6 · Explicit

    Cat Burns released a song on TikTok during lockdown, and quickly rose to becoming one of the UK’s best-selling female artists and a three-time BRIT Award nominee. At just 24, her success is remarkable, but what struck…

  45. DR. JULIE: SIGNS THAT SOMEONE IS NOT A TRUE FRIEND

    · 1 h 05 min · S2 E5 · Explicit

    Dr. Julie is a psychologist who started putting videos on TikTok to make information about mental health more accessible but she never dreamed her videos would become as big as they did… With an audience of over 7…

  46. NEW SHOW! Mad, Sad & Bad with Paloma Faith

    · 11 min · Bonus

    We've got a brand new show joining the JamPot family and we wanted to share a little taste with you! This is Mad, Sad & Bad with Paloma Faith... If you like the sound of it and want to hear the rest of the episode and…

  47. LUKE EVANS: I KNEW THE BULLYING AT SCHOOL WAS ONLY TEMPORARY

    · 54 min · S2 E4 · Explicit

    Growing up in the Valleys, to London’s West End to the big screen in Hollywood, Luke Evans joins me in the studio and his story is incredible! Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, in a strict religious community, Luke knew…

  48. RUBY WAX: I DID NOT LOVE MY PARENTS

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E3 · Explicit

    Ruby Wax is a legend in the world of interviewers; having spoken to the likes of Donald Trump and O.J. Simpson, she’s a person I’ve long admired and feel an affinity to in our interview styles, so I was really excited…

  49. JASON DERULO: BREAKING MY NECK LED TO MY BIGGEST SUCCESS

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E2 · Explicit

    Jason Derulo is a force of nature: a global hitmaker who’s sold over 250 million singles and been writing songs since the age of 8. Beyond his chart-topping career, he’s also a savvy entrepreneur and an inspiring…

  50. PROF TIM SPECTOR: 60% OF THE UK’S DIET IS ULTRA PROCESSED

    · 1 h 11 min · S2 E1 · Explicit

    It’s the new year, a new series and I’m thinking about making good intentions for 2025 so who better to kick off the year with than Professor Tim Spector - founder of Zoe and leading voice in nutrition to talk to me…

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