Great Company with Jamie Laing

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 open up to having more meaningful friendships * Sexual anxiety in friendship particularly among men * How polyamory could be born from a lack of real friendship * Friendship break-ups and why they can be a good thing * Why people might be bad friends * How to argue well in relationships As expected, my mind was well and truly blown again. This conversation reminded me we can all have richer relationships if we take down our guards and ask the questions we really want to be asked. If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk If you'd like to get Alain's latest book, 'The Secrets of Successful Friendships', you can find it here: shop.theschooloflife.com/products/the-secrets-of-successful-friendships [https://shop.theschooloflife.com/products/the-secrets-of-successful-friendships] You can also hear more about The School Of Life here: www.theschooloflife.com/signup/ [https://www.theschooloflife.com/signup/] And I’m also releasing a book, ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ which you can pre-order here: https://boysdontcry.co.uk/ [https://boysdontcry.co.uk/] -- THE CREDITS Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Video: Jake Ji Audio: Rafi Amsili Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 struggle with anxiety and depression  * His mum Pat’s secret battle with alcoholism * Finding his people at Italia Conti stage school * Growing up as gay during the Aids epidemic * His decision not to become a parent  I came away from our conversation knowing more about who the real Louie Spence is - and I think he is far more entertaining and interesting than he could possibly ever know.  If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned in today’s podcast, here are some links: * samaritans.org * mind.org.uk If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk -- THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 in the way that felt most authentic to her. For the first time in a long form, Jessie explains the full diagnosis story and updates us on life post surgery. She shares the experience of doing Capital’s Summertime Ball knowing it was her last performance before her surgery, how the experience has changed her, and the impacts on her relationships too. We cover: * Jessie’s breast cancer diagnosis and journey to surgery * Life post surgery * How she met and fell for her partner * Her experience of miscarriage * Winning the Chinese singing competition, Singer This conversation is all about not taking life for granted because you never know what’s around the corner. It’s about looking for silver linings, and sucking life for all its worth. Jessie - thank you for sharing your story with us, we’re sending you all the love and support. If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned in today’s podcast, here are some links: * coppafeel.org * www.cancerresearchuk.org * www.macmillan.org.uk If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk -- THE CREDITS Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Video: Jake Ji Audio: Rafi Amsili Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 details We cover: * The court case that almost ruined her life * The truth behind those headlines that changed everything * Finding fame with N-Dubz * Why she chooses to be celibate This conversation is a wild ride and a reminder of never taking anything for granted. LOCK IN! If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk -- THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 me how an accident which resulted in months in hospital lead to his first big break. He also shared some excellent parenting advice We cover: - What is was like reuniting with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis on set - Pressure of being a heartthrob - Wanting to leave a legacy - His imposter syndrome at a table read - Why being a dad is his proudest achievement. This conversation made me really excited to become a dad! Freakier Friday is out in cinemas now. If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Video: Jake Ji Audio: Rafi Amsili Social Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.