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Great Company with Jamie Laing

Jampot Productions

No gimmicks; just Great Company.Join Jamie every Wednesday as he"s joined by great guests for great conversation: it"s GREAT COMPANYA JamPot Original Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:50

SPENCER MATTHEWS: OUR FIRST HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/09/23

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 finest, in our podcast, ‘6 Degrees’.However, in the last few years, our friendship has begun to wane, and it’s a question I’m asked all the time: "Have you and Spencer fallen out?". To tell the truth, I've never really known the answer to this… We’ve hardly seen each other for a number

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58:52

GSTAAD GUY: INSIDE THE MINDS OF THE ULTRA-RICH

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/09/16

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 resorts like Gstaad, created an alter ego, Cousin Colton, to represent the "new money" crowd.The fascinating thing about Gstaad guy is that despite satirising the ultra-wealthy, poking fun at their absurdity, he is loved by billionaires, with a huge concentration of them among his

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1:04:45

TIM KEY ON THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, FAMILY & WHAT...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/09/09

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 by Tim who not only starred in the movie, but wrote it too. He is a total star and I was excited to have him in the studio - his dry wit combined with my restless energy always makes for a fun time.Tim is quite a personal guy, and like many comics, uses humour to deflect, but he

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1:20:33

ALAIN DE BOTTON: WHY MAKING FRIENDS AS AN ADULT FEELS...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/09/02

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 relationships we often overlook but is potentially one of the most important in our lives: friendship.Alain artfully dissects the issues we run into with deepening our friendships, why it’s so scary to vulnerable but how and why letting people in can lead us to a richer life.We cover:How to

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1:10:30

LOUIE SPENCE: I MAKE EVERYONE ELSE HAPPY BUT I CAN’T...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/08/26

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 made him a celebrity.I’ve met Louie a couple of times before now and he genuinely lights up every room he’s in. But beneath his larger-than-life character is a different, quieter person who has struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as he can remember.We cover:His lifelong

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1:15:15

EXCLUSIVE - JESSIE J: I'M FINALLY READY TO TALK ABOUT...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/08/19

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 into record and shared with me that she’d recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. A week later, she asked if she could come back in to record following her surgery. We’ve never recorded an episode in two parts before, but it felt important to give Jessie the space to share her story

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1:07:02

EXCLUSIVE: TULISA'S UNTOLD TRUTH BEHIND DRUGS SCANDAL

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/08/12

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 life. She came into the Great Company studio to chat openly and exclusively with me about the last few years and share ALL the detailsWe cover:The court case that almost ruined her lifeThe truth behind those headlines that changed everythingFinding fame with N-DubzWhy she chooses to be

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31:23

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

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/08/07

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 course, Freaky Friday and as he was over to promote the sequel, Freakier Friday, I was delighted to get some time to chat to him…Chad opened up about feeling boxed in by stereotypes earlier in his career, and how having a family has taught him to free himself of others’ expectations. He tells

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1:15:05

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

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/08/05

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 is to explain and help us take control of the dopamine addictions so many of us nurture - be it co-dependence on our phones, overwatching porn or struggling to motivate ourselves through the day.Author of ‘The DOSE Effect’, TJ explains the roles dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and

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11:13

Introducing Write Me Dirty

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/07/30

We’re all about stories that surprise you—and this oneseriouslydelivers.MeetWrite Me Dirty: the outrageously funny podcast where comedy collides with self-penned erotica. Hosted by the incomparable Katherine Ryan, each week brings chaotic writing prompts (think: canned beans, zombies, accidental threesomes) and even wilder celebrity storytelling face-offs.It’s weird. It’s spicy. It’s the best kind of brilliant. Here is a little 10 minute sneak peek for your enjoyment.Need a little creative chaos in

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1:15:55

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

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/07/29

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 ownership over, and what that does to your mental health. Chloe Burrows was on the seventh series of Love Island in 2021, and was a fan favourite for her no-filter charm. She’s also one of the few islanders who’s managed to make a name for herself beyond the villa, hosting her own hugely

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1:01:06

DAVID GANDY: HOW EMBRACING IMPOSTER SYNDROME CAN...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/07/22

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 his level of fame and house-hold recognition.David didn’t plan on becoming a model. In fact, it all started when a friend secretly entered him into a modelling competition on ITV’s ‘This Morning'. He ended up winning and his life changed almost overnight. From there, he became the

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1:02:41

ASHLEY ROBERTS: BEING IN THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS ALMOST...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/07/15

TW: This episode contains discussion of suicideI’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 a tough life and yet still has this sunny disposition. I was really excited to have her come onto the pod and she did not disappoint - laughs, tears and everything in between…We cover:The brutal reality of being in the pussycat dollsHow she honours her dad’s memory after losing him to

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1:03:43

PART 2 RIORDAN MAYNARD - REBUILDING LIFE AFTER PRISON...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/07/08

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 that first episode was astonishing so we simply had to get him back in to answer all those burning questions you all had sent in…We talk about the lasting impact of prison on his confidence, his identity, and most of all, his family. And of course, dive into the ins and outs of what

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1:01:59

FORMULA 1 RISING STAR BIANCA BUSTAMANTE: I CANNOT...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/07/01

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 a gender mixed sport, it’s always been a male dominated space, but things are finally starting to change…Bianca Bustamante is a 20 year old driver from the Philippines. Her family sacrificed everything to get her to where she is today: her story is one of determination and

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56:57

AITCH: I LOST FRIENDS CHASING SUCCESS

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/06/24

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 with his new album, ‘4’, so I was excited to have him in the studio to find out about what he’s been up to in that break, and the reason he took it…We cover:•⁠⁠The impact of becoming an adult in the limelight•⁠⁠The changing landscape of the music industry•⁠⁠The difference between Aitch

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44:54

JAMIE & NICK LAING: DAD TOLD ME THIS ONE THING THAT...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/06/17

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 this week, so I sat down with my producer, Jemima, to talk about how I’m really feeling about becoming a dad.This is a really personal episode because I also invite my own dad, Nick Laing, onto the pod - his first ever appearance - to ask for advice and reflect on our relationship.We

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1:01:23

LOVE EXPERT YUNG PUEBLO: WHY WE STAY IN RELATIONSHIPS...

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

2025/06/10

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 as a private outlet soon evolved into a global platform. By 2014, his introspective musings were resonating with millions seeking clarity, healing, and inner growth.We cover:•⁠ ⁠Advice for anyone currently facing emotional pain, uncertainty, or major life transitions•⁠⁠His personal

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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!

Great Company with Jamie Laing ·

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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