Something I've Never Said (S.I.N.S)

ABBEY LEE

In this week's episode we are joined by the wonderful, Abbey Lee. An actor and international fashion model who has carved out one of the most fascinating transitions from runway to screen. You’ll know her from projects like Mad Max: Fury Road, The Neon Demon, and Lovecraft Country, where she’s built a reputation for playing complex and unforgettable characters. I was drawn to Abbey for this precise reason. There’s a depth and intensity to her performances that made me feel there was something equally deep and raw behind the camera. Abbey has spoken incredibly bravely about her ongoing battle with endometriosis - a disease that took most of her life to diagnose. So that’s where we went in this conversation. We explored the very real struggle not only of getting a diagnosis, but what living with chronic illness actually feels like. What it really looks like. How it becomes a whole body experience - mind and body. We talk about her relationship with pain. Her relationship with her body. Fertility. Work. And her evolving relationship to the disease itself, which still regularly interrupts her daily life. It’s a fascinating conversation, and one that needs to be heard by men and women alike. I learned so much from this conversation, particularly in the realm of pain. How she feels pain brings her closer to God - despite not being religious - because it fractures the ego. How she’s learned to channel that pain into her work as an advantage rather than a disadvantage. And how, ultimately, this experience has connected her more deeply to both herself and others in ways that now feel more like a gift than a curse. Thank you for being so open and real, Abbey. We love you. * If you like what you hear, it would be so appreciated if you could rate, review and subscribe - we love hearing your thoughts and feedback. So tell us what you think! * Created | Hosted | Produced | by Angharad George-Carey Edited | Socials | by Jake Preston Mastered | Compressed | by Ian Graham Artwork | by Silvy Weatherall * WATCH US on YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@somethingiveneversaid FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/somethingiveneversaid FOLLOW US on TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@sinspodcast WRITE TO US on EMAIL: angharad@sinstudios.co.uk

ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI

In today’s episode, we’re joined by none other than Anthony Scaramucci - perhaps better known by his infamous nickname, 'The Mooch.' A financier, entrepreneur, and possibly the only man to turn an 11-day job into a full-scale rebrand. A former Goldman Sachs executive and founder of SkyBridge Capital, he made headlines worldwide during his whirlwind stint as White House Communications Director under Donald Trump proving you don’t need long to become unforgettable... Since then, he’s leaned all the way in - becoming a media regular, conference host, and outspoken voice on politics (cue being one half of Goalhanger's The Rest is Politics US), markets, and occasionally, life its very self. I was drawn to Anthony for his 'open book' demeanour (fittingly the name of one of his podcasts) and his relatability, despite coming from a completely different world. For all the success, his feet seem firmly on the ground. He’s got that self-deprecating humour we Brits rely on, and - rare at his level - he owns his mistakes, stands by them, and then grows. Anthony had told me he had a few secrets up his sleeve and planned to 'come in hot' on the day...he didn't disappoint. We talk childhood trauma, tough-to-swallow investing regrets, and...more importantly...how not to dwell on them. He is, however, a media-trained pro, so I didn’t crack him quite as much as I’d hoped...but true to form, the conversation still felt open, honest, and real. Love you, Anthony. * If you like what you hear, it would be so appreciated if you could rate, review and subscribe - we love hearing your thoughts and feedback. So tell us what you think! * Created | Hosted | Produced | by Angharad George-Carey Edited | Socials | by Jake Preston Mastered | Compressed | by Ian Graham Artwork | by Silvy Weatherall * WATCH US on YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@somethingiveneversaid FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/somethingiveneversaid FOLLOW US on TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@sinspodcast WRITE TO US on EMAIL: angharad@sinstudios.co.uk

RACHEL JOHNSON

In today’s episode, we speak with journalist, presenter, and author Rachel Johnson about a condition she has never publicly shared before: Trichotillomania - often referred to as TTM, “trich,” or simply “pulling.” One of the questions Rachel reflects on is whether this condition is hereditary - given that both her mother and one of her children have also experienced it - or whether it may be learned through observation and environment. Trichotillomania is often grouped within the spectrum of obsessive-compulsive related disorders, though people develop it for a variety of complex reasons. It’s a condition I knew very little about before this conversation, and one I found genuinely fascinating to explore. What intrigued me most, however, was Rachel’s long-standing and very public relationship with her hair. She has written about it multiple times and is, in many ways, known for it. That naturally raised questions for me about the subconscious and often complicated relationship she - and perhaps all of us - have with our hair. Hair plays a powerful role in how we see ourselves. It’s closely tied to identity, image, personality, and can be a deeply visual marker of ageing, health, and illness. We also touch briefly on Rachel’s upbringing, and whether that may - or may not - have influenced her experience of the condition. I’m incredibly grateful to Rachel for coming on the podcast. * If you like what you hear, it would be so appreciated if you could rate, review and subscribe - we love hearing your thoughts and feedback. So tell us what you think! * Created | Hosted | Produced by Angharad George-Carey Mastered and Compressed | by Ian Graham Artwork | by Silvy Weatherall * WATCH US on YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@somethingiveneversaid FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/somethingiveneversaid WRITE TO US on EMAIL: angharad@sinstudios.co.uk

TOM LUCY

In today’s episode, we’re joined by fellow millennial and all-round GREAT human - comedian, presenter, writer and radio host, TOM LUCY. Tom started performing stand-up at just sixteen and quickly rose through the comedy circuit to become one of the youngest professional comedians in the world. Since then, he’s performed across the UK and internationally - from the Middle East to Europe, with select shows in New York and Los Angeles. You may recognise him from Unforgivable (Dave), Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC1), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Dating No Filter (Sky1), and Comedy Central Live. He’s toured his own headline shows, supported Jack Whitehall, Michael McIntyre and Aziz Ansari, and delivered three sell-out Edinburgh Festival runs. Beyond the stage, Tom created and wrote the CKTV series for Candy Kittens (15 million views in its first year), has written for the BRIT Awards, won Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year and The Sun’s Best New Comedian, and is now a regular host on Hits Radio. But - as ever - we’re not here for the accolades. We’re here for what lies beneath. I met Tom in New York in March 2025. We connected instantly - a bond Tom gives an interesting explanation for during the episode. And having always wanted to interview a comedian, I carpe diem’d this new-found friendship. My real intrigue lay in exploring the relationship between comedy, identity, and the need to make people laugh…and where it all, really, comes from.  So we began there…and end up somewhere much deeper. We talk about Tom’s relationship to alcohol, drugs, the need for dopamine, validation, and the pull toward short-term pleasure over the bigger picture. About the blurred line between performing and self-worth. And about how, for Tom, becoming a comedian wasn’t entirely a choice. It never is.  What makes this conversation particularly special (I think) is that Tom is working it out in real time - as we talk, and as you listen.Tom, thank you for being so honest, vulnerable, and (of course) very funny. Enjoy. *  If you like what you hear, it would be so appreciated if you could rate, review and subscribe - we love hearing your thoughts and feedback. So tell us what you think!  * Created | Hosted | Produced by Angharad George-Carey  Mastered and Compressed | by Ian Graham  Artwork | by Silvy Weatherall  * WATCH US on YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@somethingiveneversaid FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/somethingiveneversaid WRITE TO US on EMAIL: angharad@sinstudios.co.uk

HANIF & CARLO KUREISHI

In today’s episode, we’re joined by prolific screenwriter and author Hanif Kureishi and his son, fellow writer Carlo Kureishi. Many of you will already know Hanif for his formidable career as a novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, with landmark works including the Oscar-nominated screenplay My Beautiful Laundrette and the acclaimed novel The Buddha of Suburbia, followed by books and films such as Intimacy and Venus. His contributions to British culture have earned him a CBE and an archive at the British Library. In 2022, Hanif’s life came to a devastating halt. A badly landed fall on Boxing Day left him paralysed from the neck down. During his long and painful recovery, he began writing about his experience - but unable to use his hands, he dictated his thoughts instead: first to his partner Isabella, and later to his sons Sachin, Kier, and Carlo. These reflections became his powerful memoir, Shattered. After Hanif’s eventual return home, he and Carlo continued this father-and-son collaboration, evolving into a compelling writing partnership and becoming one of Substack’s standout voices. What drew me to invite them both on wasn’t only an interview I’d heard between Hanif and Cathy Newman on Channel 4 shortly after his return home, but also this unprecedented shift in a father-and-son relationship - one that is not just deeply personal, but profoundly professional. Sparked by Hanif’s shocking accident, their partnership speaks to a stark and inspiring triumph in the face of adversity, while never glossing over the brutal reality of living in a body that no longer does what you want it to. It was a huge privilege to have them both on, with heartfelt thanks to our generous hosts at Le Petit Citron. A quick content note: this episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation. *And finally, due to some technical difficulties, we weren’t able to use the audio recorded by our microphones, so we apologise in advance for the sound quality - this episode was recorded on an iPhone. The joys of technology. * If you like what you hear, it would be so appreciated if you could rate, review and subscribe - we love hearing your thoughts and feedback. So tell us what you think! * Created | Hosted | Produced by Angharad George-Carey Mastered and Compressed | by Volkan Kiziltug Artwork | by Silvy Weatherall * WATCH US on YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@somethingiveneversaid FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/somethingiveneversaid WRITE TO US on EMAIL: angharad@sinstudios.co.uk