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Great Company with Jamie Laing

Jampot Productions

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.New episodes every Wednesday.A JamPot Productions Original Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:28

MYLES SMITH: ON DIVORCE, RACISM AND HOW HE KEPT ME...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/06/03

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 and ever since, I’ve been desperate to sit down with Myles. With his calendar booked until 2027, I feel incredibly lucky we finally made it happen…Myles Smith is an incredible musician and songwriter. In just two years, he’s gone from posting songs on TikTok to racking up 25 million

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9:51

NEW SEASON: Mad, Sad & Bad is BACK!

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2025/06/02

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 rest of the episode and MORE (there's a whole wealth of episodes from Season 1), go follow us wherever you find your podcasts - there are some absolutely amazing guests coming up - you won't want to miss out!We're also on YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok @madsadbadpodcast Hosted on

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1:03:06

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

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2025/05/27

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 television but it was a moment he couldn’t enjoy because he had an important message to relay…Zuu has overcome incredible odds to be where he is today - it’s a journey of strength and power of community to help one another. We cover:Growing up with a single mum who escaped the war in

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1:02:02

BEL PRIESTLEY: TRANS WOMEN AREN'T THE PROBLEM

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/05/20

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 a human, I know it’s a topic I can’t ignore.Bel Priestley is a trans actress, best known for her breakout role in Netflix’s Heartstopper, but her journey to that point is a story filled with pain, bravery and incredible strength. I’ve known Bel a while, and having seen her tearful

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1:04:30

AMANZA SMITH: FROM SURVIVING ABUSE & ADDICTION TO...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/05/13

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 such a privilege to sit down with her today.Having survived a traumatic childhood marked by abuse and racism, Amanza battled with addiction that almost cost her life, but possessing a strength you rarely see, she got herself clean through sheer willpower. She spoke to me about how her

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1:18:21

WHY LACK OF SLEEP IS AS DANGEROUS AS SMOKING - with...

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2025/05/06

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 mental and physical health. I was keen to chat to Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist and sleep expert, about the biggest misconceptions around sleep and how we can help ourselves when it comes to resting well.From improving memory and mood, to long-term health, Dr Lindsay breaks down

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1:14:50

HE'S MENTORED THE GREATEST CHEFS IN THE WORLD BUT...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/04/29

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 message inviting him onto my show, excited is an understatement.Raymond is a true legend of the culinary world - holding two Michelin stars for the last 41 years, mentoring some of the greatest - from Heston Blumenthal to Marco Pierre White - and being entirely self-taught! You could

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1:16:18

£200 MILLION to MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON - THE INSANE...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/04/22

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 flying business man until one day it all came crashing down - he doesn’t shy away from the crimes he committed - but they resulted in him serving almost seven years in a maximum high security prison in the states for tax fraud. Promised a low-security camp to serve his sentence, instead

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47:17

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

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2025/04/16

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 how big the challenge would become - nor did I fully appreciate the scale of what I was undertaking, but needless to say it was a life changing experience and raised £2.26million for an incredible cause.I wanted to bring you - our wonderful Great Company listeners - a bonus episode of the

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51:38

KANE BROWN: AMERICA'S HOTTEST COUNTRY STAR OPENS UP

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2025/04/15

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 is someone who finds it hard to open up, so I was honoured to get a chance to sit down with him…We started by talking about emotions—how Kane’s struggle to feel them deeply stems from a tough childhood marked by abuse from his stepdads, and constantly moving, attending over a dozen

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53:03

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

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/04/08

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 - that ability to really connect and speak to people, and I was so delighted to welcome Dr Rangan Chatterjee onto my own podcast today…Dr Rangan is one of the UK’s most well-known doctors, but he’s also a best-selling author and host of the aforementioned, hugely successful podcast,

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53:02

JESSIE REYEZ: DEPRESSION IS LIKE A DAGGER BUT YOU...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/04/01

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 music oozes emotion so I was excited to get her in the studio to chat.Jessie chatted to me about those big emotions she feels - how music saved her from the depths of depression age 16 and has continued to be a necessary outlet for her feelings. She opened up about her sobriety, sharing

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53:22

DR ALIZA PRESSMAN: THE HIDDEN IMPACT OF PARENT'S...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/03/26

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 was excited to speak to her as the topic of children becomes more and more relevant in my life…Aliza chatted to me about the incredible way both children and parents’ brains develop, the importance of boundaries and structure in nurturing a child. Our conversation goes beyond the

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1:01:40

ITALIANBACH: GOING VIRAL IS JUST UNDERSTANDING HUMAN...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/03/19

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 he’s building his business, but where that drive and motivation comes from.Isaac chatted to me about how he chose his alias, ItalianBach, and his first forays into making content. Together we joked about some of our most embarrassing moments from being anxious children and how, despite

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1:08:23

EKIN-SU: I KEPT THE REAL ME LOCKED UP

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/03/12

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 reality of putting yourself out there…Ekin is a producer’s dream - she brings high drama, hilarious moments and meme-able content to anything she appears on. But before rising to fame, she had a tough time at school with bullying and developed a strange relationship with her

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56:33

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

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/03/05

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 your dreams? Do you feel fulfilled? Or lost without that direction of a goal? Mo’s someone I’ve wanted to have on the show for a while, so I’m really excited to have him join me on the show this week.Mo chatted to me about his journey - from growing up on an estate and fostering a sense

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1:11:33

RORY SUTHERLAND: INSIDE THE MIND OF A MARKETING GENIUS

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/02/26

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 today. He’s also become a recent TikTok phenomenon as others have realised what an absolute genius this man is. I was beyond excited to have him join me on the show.Rory is not only a marketeer, but an expert in behavioural science, talking me through how trends work and change over

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1:04:04

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

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/02/19

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 find my conversation with Amol so challenging for myself, effortlessly opening me up.Having become the editor of the Independent aged 29, Amol’s hard work ethic has seen him take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge and presenting Radio 4’s Today Programme. But

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1:06:07

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

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/02/12

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 me most was her wisdom and self-awareness. As someone who is also neurodivergent, I was excited to connect with her, and we bonded over our shared experiences of navigating life in our own unique way.Cat shared how she finds small talk a challenge so we dived right in to the good stuff…

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1:05:01

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

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/02/05

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 million, and the biggest-selling book of 2022, she’s someone I’ve wanted to chat to for a long time because the work she does is truly incredible.What I love most about Dr Julie is her refreshing honesty - she never claims to have it all figured out, and she’s so clear in her explanations

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