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Is It Just Me?

Jo Elvin & James Williams

The team who brought you Glamour’s Hey, It’s OK... proudly present Is It Just Me? Each week Jo Elvin, James Williams and a celebrity guest debate the funniest, weirdest and most pressing dilemmas: from social media to mental health, to, erm… bra washing. Are you alone in your strong opinions on trivial stuff? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:54

Matt Cain, Superfandom, Flip Flops & Sport

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2018/07/31

Matt Cain’s gorgeous novel The Madonna of Bolton was turned down more than 30 times by publishers for being “too gay”. A coming of age story loosely based on Matt’s own experiences of being a gay Madonna fan growing up in northern England in the Eighties, it broke records at the crowdfunding publishing house Unbound. The book is now being turned into a film; there’s the option for a stage musical, and, to top it all off, Madonna has given it her blessing. BLIMEY!Matt joins Jo and James to talk about

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33:44

Rick Astley, Colour Blocking, Being Multilingual &...

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2018/07/24

IIJM gets rickrolled! No, do not adjust your podcast sets, the legendary Rick Astley joins Jo and James this week for brunch, and to talk about his new album, Beautiful Life.And of course, there are some vital topics to discuss: so is it just Rick who wears the same colours every day? (Black, before you ask). Is it just Jo who’s a sucker for anyone who can speak a second language? And is it just James who is stuck in a food rut?This week's episode was recorded on July 9. It was edited by Kat Brown,

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44:20

Ore Oduba, Jeans, Project Managing & Other People's...

Is It Just Me? ·

2018/07/17

The broadcaster, 2016 Strictly Come Dancing champion, and as of January, new dad, Ore Oduba, joins Jo and James in the podcupboard for a breather from this lovely hot weather.Currently hosting the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, Ore spills all the beans on his dance office, the WhatsApp chat, and the love of a good “shant” (that’s shirt-pant with poppers), as well as his obsession with paw paw lip balms, and life as a new parent. And of course, there are some vital topics to discuss: so is it just

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34:25

Tamara Ecclestone, Nudism, Long Engagements & 'I Told...

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2018/07/10

The warm, funny and generally brilliant socialite Tamara Ecclestone joins Jo and James in the podcupboard this week to escape the heat by talking about all the things that matter, and that really don’t.They talk about Tamara’s range of children’s skin and haircare, Fifi & Friends, named after her daughter Sophia; longtime breast feeding and co-sleeping; the encouragement of other mums, and not minding being abused online for something she believes in. Plus, the joys of actually framing

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43:20

Will Young & Christopher Sweeney, Neighbours, Wedding...

Is It Just Me? ·

2018/06/26

Good grief there are a lot of guests in the podcupboard this week – Jo and James are joined by Will Young and Christopher Sweeney, the co-hosts of the brilliant "LGBTQ+ Woman's Hour" Homo Sapiens podcast, and an incredibly determined bit of air conditioning inside Will’s dressing room at the Piccadilly Theatre.They discuss Will’s starring role in the new production of Strictly Ballroom, the dangers of roller skates, and how to end up with an incredible successful podcast when you don’t listen to

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36:58

Emily Berrington, PDAs, Inner Dialogues & Growing Up...

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2018/06/19

The Humans actress Emily Berrington takes a break from appearing in Machinal at London’s Almeida Theatre to join Jo and James for some podcupboard shenanigans, and to advise on how best to unwind from an intense show (hint: watch a lot of Love Island).They discuss Emily’s role in Sophie Treadwell’s play – the true story of a woman who revolts after being forced into marriage to a man she does not love – what the future holds for Humans, and James makes his pitch for the perfect night out at the

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38:34

Paloma Faith, Plants, Slow-Burning Relationships &...

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2018/06/12

The singer Paloma Faith joins Jo and James in the podcupboard this week, armed with a Full English (NB: not a code, the actual breakfast), and some incredibly anecdotes.They discuss Paloma's fourth album, The Architect, and how close she is to breaking a musical record; what seven years of therapy has taught her about relationships; and the “classic mum”texts she gets from her mum Pam. Plus an anecdote involving The Bodyguard and Anusol that is...gloriously unexpected?And the team discuss their

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37:00

Lorraine Kelly, Paper Diaries, Dry Cleaning & Mantras

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2018/06/05

The utterly glorious broadcaster, writer and all-round icon Lorraine Kelly joins Jo and James in the podcupboard this week (how is she 60 next year? How!).They discuss Lorraine’s incredible career in TV, and how she’s survived all those early mornings; her beloved border terrier Angus (James is keen on getting an Angus too); and how to maintain a sunny disposition in the era of selfie autographs.And the team discuss their IIJMS: is it just Lorraine who still loves a paper diary rather than relying

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41:06

Ophelia Lovibond, Parental Advice, Silence & Poker Face

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2018/05/29

Jo and James are joined this week by the actress Ophelia Lovibond – you’ll know her from Guardians of the Galaxy, W1A and Elementary, as well as the play Nightfall, which has just finished its run at London’s Bridge Theatre.The team discuss Ophelia’s amazing name (and how posh she actually is not), how she got her break, Skype auditions, and the truth about how casting works. And the team discuss their IIJMS: is it just Ophelia who still rings her parents to ask them the most basic of things? Is it

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46:16

Tiff Stevenson, Incorrect Snooze Function Usage,...

Is It Just Me? ·

2018/05/22

Professional lols arrive in the podcupboard this week courtesy of the comedian Tiff Stevenson, star of Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats, and Gameface, who joins Jo and James fresh from touring her brilliant new show, Bombshell.The team discuss a reader IIJM about an antisocial partner using the snooze function when he’s getting up considerably earlier than her; Jo asks if it’s just her who finds talking about money very awkward, and property porn: is it just Tiff who prefers looking at really nice

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33:12

Amanda Abbington, Sensitivity, Socialising with...

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2018/05/15

This week sees the wonderful Amanda Abbington, star of Sherlock, Mr Selfridge, and the new Netflix drama Safe, shooting the proverbial in the podcupboard with Jo and James.The trio asks how you juggle being an empathetic person without giving in to hysteria; and discusses a listener IIJM about not being keen on hanging out with your work colleagues. And is it just James who would never in a million years far in front of a partner?This week's episode was recorded on May 9. It was edited by Kat Brown,

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38:02

Melissa Hemsley, Talking to Yourself, Food Pics &...

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2018/05/08

Jo and James are joined in the podcupboard by the cook, food writer and one half of Hemsley + Hemsley, Melissa Hemsley, the glorious and jolly life force who is keeping Jo and James’s recipe repertoire up to scratch. The trio talk about Melissa’s new book, Eat Happy: 30 min Feelgood Food, how Jo picks her outfits (a potential upgrade on Cher’s computerised wardrobe in Clueless), and the joy of seeds, as well as many other trips down random rabbit holes.And of course, there are three topics to

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31:54

Piers Morgan, Birthdays, Grief & Veganism

Is It Just Me? ·

2018/05/01

The broadcaster, journalist and in Jo’s words, “professional bastard” Piers Morgan joins Jo and James in the podcupboard this week for some heated discussion about Trump, Brexit, and how his forehead is quite so smooth. And this week, they also talk about birthdays – is it just James who hates them? And introducing the concept of the “birthday Godzilla”, ie someone who makes an entire week about them. Is it just Jo who grieves things other than death? And is it just James who’s tempted to dally with

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40:36

Katie Piper, Clubbing, Instagram Stories & Being a...

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2018/04/24

The glorious, warm and inspiring Katie Piper joins Jo and James in the podcupboard to talk about her new book, From Mother to Daughter, and her ongoing UK tour,What's in my Head? Katie believes no matter how big or small your challenges might seem, there is always a confident way forward and she will show you how - but first she joins Jo and James for some very serious discussions. So is it just Katie that hates clubbing? Is it just James that loves an Instagram Story more than live TV? And is it

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39:24

Tanya Burr, Twitter, Scaring Yourself & Bath Hatred

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2018/04/17

Jo and James are joined by an old friend this week in the shape of the actress and social media powerhouse Tanya Burr. Tanya tells all about auditions, going for it, and taking to the stage in the Southwark Playhouse’s production of Confidence.Plus, a lovely IIJM listener email from Nigeria, and is it just Jo who’s had enough of Twitter? Is it just Tanya who loves to scare herself? And is it just James who absolutely hates baths? (Weird, James. Baths are great.)This week's episode was edited by Kat

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31:10

Luke Evans, Random Crying, Cartoons & FaceTime Anxiety

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2018/04/10

The Taffia is in town! James is joined by his lifelong friend - and fellow Welshman - Luke Evans, who’s managed to peel himself away from watching his brand new Netflix show, The Alienist, to come and chat all sorts of nonsense in the podcupboard with Jo and James.So then: is it just Jo who just seems to be crying at the drop of the hat? Is it just Luke who prefers to watch animated shows when he's got five minutes' downtime? And is it just James who's developing "FaceTime anxiety"? Plus, Luke

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41:19

Roman Kemp, Friends, Loo Roll & Splitting Up...

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2018/04/03

Jo and James are joined this week by the Capital FM DJ and TV presenter Roman Kemp, who takes to the eccentricities of the podcupboard like a duck to water. As well as revealing his secret middle name, Roman talks about why you should never get caught short at the Great Wall of China, life in a famous family, and the worst interview he's even given. And if you ever wanted to hear James's strong views on what colour loo roll should be, well: listeners, your ship has come in.Plus, there are listener

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40:08

Trinny Woodall, Uniforms, Phone Calls & Train Makeup

Is It Just Me? ·

2018/03/27

The multitasking goddess that is Trinny Woodall joins Jo and James for this week's podcast: having built up a huge social media following for her outfit and makeup trials, Trinny is soon launching her own show on Facebook Watch (fans of What Not To Wear, take note!), and of course, there's Trinny London, the makeup range she launched in October.Is it just James who has a work uniform? Is it just Trinny who only gets four phone calls a day (and all from her daughter)? And a listener IIJM: Natalie

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41:23

Frankie Bridge, Holidays, Horoscopes, Selfies & A...

Is It Just Me? ·

2018/03/20

"Basically, all we've done is offend people in Russia and Capricorns." James sums up this week's Is It Just Me? nicely, and it's a cackling delight as Jo and James are joined by one of their faves, Frankie Bridge.Frankie was one of the first celebrities to address their depression in a major title when she gave a cover interview to GLAMOUR in 2012. She talks about how she's doing now, what she's up to with Disney, secret plans for later in the year, and tackles three completely life-altering topics

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45:19

Kevin Bishop, Religion, Sitting on the Fence &...

Is It Just Me? ·

2018/03/13

The actor and "mouth" Kevin Bishop joins Jo and James sporting the most luxurious moustache this sice of Tom Selleck. Kevin's currently appearing in Lady Windemere's Fan, and his impressions of his director, Kathy Burke, and co-star, Jennifer Saunders, fill the episode alongside his memories of a very long career. He even gives a shout out to his French art house films (modern languages students, represent. Or maybe that's just Kat...). And of course there is some serious stuff to wrestle with, and

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