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PODCAST

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did

Genevieve Hassan

An unashamedly nostalgic celebrity interview podcast where entertainment journalist Genevieve reminisces with the stars of much-loved TV, movies and music of the 1980s-2000s and discovers how their lives unfolded after that thing they did.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

03:57

Update time - aka Where have you been?

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2025/10/08

Hey nostalgia fans! It's been a minute hasn't it... Genevieve stops by to explain why Celebrity Catch Up has been on a bit of an extended hiatus this year - and when it will return. Stay tuned! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on X @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram

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47:20

Aled Jones - aka Walking in the Air to success |...

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/12/25

It's Christmas! What better way to celebrate than to listen again to Genevieve's chat with Aled Jones, the child voice of Christmas in the '80s. ===== Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and

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53:44

Nick Park - aka Wallace and Gromit genius creator

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/12/18

Cracking! Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park joins Genevieve for a special Christmas episode to reminisce about the beginnings of his beloved characters. He talks about the 7-year-long journey it took to make A Grand Day Out, how Gromit originally had a voice and why he'll never make a new extended director's cut. He recalls competing against himself at the Oscars, when he picked up the first of his four statues for Creature Comforts - and the hilarious misunderstanding it led to at a

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49:58

Pat Sharp - aka Fun House legend and DJ extraordinaire

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/10/16

Pat joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the whirlwind of fun and excitement that was the iconic kids' game show, Fun House. He chats about gunge, getting knocked over by Fun Karts, the pitfalls of working with children and of course the Fun House twins Melanie and Martina. He also explains how despite running for a decade, Fun House only took up 11 weeks of his whole life. Pat also talks about his 40-year radio career, his foray into pop stardom and why he's happy to live away

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01:18:19

Eddi Reader - aka The voice of Fairground Attraction

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/09/11

Eddi joins Genevieve to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut number one hit Perfect. She talks about how she came to front the band, how she modelled her style on a French resistance fighter and the tempestous relationship that caused the band to be short lived. Eddi explains how she regained her confidence after the band split and the challenges she faced in the music industry as a solo artist while trying to keep her musical authenticity. She

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01:31

Summer quickie - aka How could I forget?!

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/08/28

Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast. And if you'd

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01:11:22

Brentley Gore - aka California Dreams' Matt Garrison

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/08/14

Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams. He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb. Brentley also discusses the reasons behind why he left the show in unhappy circumstances after two seasons - and how he came to make peace with his decision. He

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01:03:15

Valerie Landsburg - aka Fame legend Doris!

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/07/31

Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame. She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how the character's issues with body image reflected her own experience in real life. Valerie also chats about "Fame mania" that spread around the world, her famous fans and pays tribute to Leroy actor Gene Anthony Ray. She also opens up about the toll the heavy

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43:23

Martin Kemp - aka Spandau Ballet's all-round...

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/07/17

Martin joins Genevieve to reminisce about the heady days of Spandau Ballet when the band was one of the biggest in the world during the 1980s. He chats about being banned by the BBC, his disasterous first meeting with David Bowie and reveals why he doesn't actually play on one the band's biggest hits, True. Martin also explains why he had mentally checked out of Spandau Ballet in its last year before they split up and how he experienced a whole new level of fame after his award-winning

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01:10

Season 7 teaser - aka Guess who's coming to dinner?

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/07/11

Series 7 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Another host of much-loved TV, film and music stars of the 1980s to 2000s, will be joining Genevieve to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot

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47:19

Season 6 Best Bits - aka Favourites revisited

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/06/28

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 6 of Celebrity Catch Up. Hear a rare interview with Peter Ostrum - better known as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - as he reminisces about making the classic film with Gene Wilder. For TV lovers Blue Peter's Yvette Fielding, The Young Ones' Nigel Planer and Eerie Indiana star Omri Katz walk down memory lane. And for music fans, pop legends Paul Young, Five Star's Deniece Pearson

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01:00:24

Jerry Springer - aka The Godfather of US talk shows |...

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/04/27

To mark the one-year anniversary of Jerry's passing, listen again to what turned out to be the last broadcast interview he recorded before he died a few weeks later on 27 April 2023. ===== Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history. He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, why he's never watched an episode of the show - and talks about the

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52:40

Rozalla - aka Everybody's Free queen of rave

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/02/28

Season 6 finale! '90s dance legend Rozalla joins Genevieve to reminisce about the success of her smash hit Everybody's Free (To Feel Good). She talks about her proud legacy of the song, foam parties, '90s fashion and reveals why Michael Jackson ran away from her on tour... Rozalla also talks about dancing with Al Pacino, training as a beauty therapist after being dropped by Sony and how the '90s music revival tours have kept her busy ever since. Plus she chats about her new album and

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38:59

Peter Ostrum - aka Charlie from Willy Wonka and the...

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2024/02/14

Peter joins Genevieve to reminisce about making classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his starring role as Charlie Bucket. He talks about working with Gene Wilder, the problem with everlasting gobstoppers, his burping double and the amazing legacy of the film. Pete explains why he decided to quit acting after making the movie and was reluctant to talk about his involvement for a long time - and instead switched careers to become a vet. Plus he gives his verdict on

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03:13

Christmas quickie - aka Time to celebrate

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2023/12/27

Genevieve stops by to wish everyone a happy new year and reflect on an unbelieveable 2023 for Celebrity Catch Up - filled with award wins, #1 chart positions around the world and more. The pod will return in the new year to continue Season 6 with more nostalgia and more guests talking about how their lives unfolded after that thing they did! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social

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44:57

Deniece Pearson - aka Five Star queen

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2023/12/13

Deniece joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame in the '80s alongside her siblings in smash hit pop group Five Star. She talks about growing up in the public eye as a teenager, massive shoulder pads, making history winning a Brit Award and the infamous Going Live! phone-in incident. Deniece also opens up about the backlash the group faced after letting cameras into their mansion home and why the family moved to California to escape the press. Plus she talks about how she's

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52:49

Omri Katz - aka Eerie Indiana and Hocus Pocus star

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2023/11/29

Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana. He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on. Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day every October thanks to the love of Hocus Pocus and setting up fan events in Salem. He explains why he decided to quit acting in his late teens

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47:20

Aled Jones - aka Walking in the Air to success

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2023/11/15

Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mother - and reveals how he ended up in Bob Geldof and Paula Yates's official wedding photos. Aled also explains why he was relieved to retire his

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41:36

Paul Young - aka Wherever he lays his hat, that's his...

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2023/11/01

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez. He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!). Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live Aid, why he needed to step back from the music industry for a couple of years - and explains the perils of maracas. Plus he chats about

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53:29

Nigel Planer - aka Young Ones legend Neil

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did ·

2023/10/18

Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones. He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair! Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into theatre and musicals, and treats us to his Magic Roundabout voice. Plus he chats about writing one of the first parenting books for dads,

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