Great Company with Jamie Laing

CHRIS OLSEN: “It’s Rehab or You Lose Us” - My Family Made Me Choose

Chris Olsen is one of the biggest social media stars in the world. He joined TikTok in 2020 and quickly became a viral sensation. I’ve admired him for a long time - his social media content is so funny, honest, and just impossible to scroll past.  But what I didn’t fully appreciate until this conversation was just how much he’s been through to get to where he is today.  Chris opens up about getting sober at 19 - before he’d ever had a legal drink - and the intervention that forced him into an impossible choice: choosing between his family and alcohol.  We cover:  * His journey to sobriety and what it’s taught him  * The heartbreaking moment his mum told him she was an alcoholic  * How he handles online criticism without it defining him * The best advice Meghan Trainor ever gave him  * How Chris met his new boyfriend Harrison  This conversation is about choosing yourself, even when it’s hard, and about building a life that feels worth protecting. Chris Olsen is Great Company. If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk [greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk]  This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/Great [https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/?utm_source=drtv_ad&utm_medium=direct_response&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=greatcompany] T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best [https://www.theaa.com/about-us/best-breakdown] THE CREDITS  Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke & Jack Claramunt Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Shirley Ballas on Growing Up Without a Dad | GREAT MOMENTS

We often talk about the impact our parents have on us growing up but what happens when one of them isn’t there?  For Shirley Ballas, growing up without a father didn’t just affect her childhood. It influenced her confidence, her relationships and how she saw herself - in ways she only began to understand much later in life. In this Great Moment, Shirley opens up about the emotional gap her father left behind and how facing his death brought an unexpected closure.  This is for anyone who’s felt the quiet impact of someone missing. Listen to the full episode HERE [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Q9Lkug6ALtNixYyysXJkJ?si=9S2FGUb_QHyv7FQQSKzZCw]! If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk [greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk]  This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/Great [https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/?utm_source=drtv_ad&utm_medium=direct_response&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=greatcompany] T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best [https://www.theaa.com/about-us/best-breakdown] THE CREDITS  Executive Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

ADOLESCENCE CREATOR JACK THORNE on Golden Globes, Being an Outsider & the Dark Side of Social Media

You might not know Jack Thorne’s name but you’ll definitely know his work. He’s the award-winning writer behind Adolescence, Skins, This is England and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. For years, he has created intense, thought-provoking dramas - stories that speak to millions of us around the world. His work doesn’t just entertain, it creates conversations about who we are and the world we live in.  I loved this conversation with Jack. What surprised me most was learning that behind his success is someone who grew up feeling like he didn’t quite belong. It was through his writing that Jack found his purpose: telling stories that matter.   We cover:  * Locking eyes with Leonardo DiCaprio during his Golden Globes speech * Adolescence and the dark side of social media  * E.T. - the film that made Jack fall in love with cinema  * His creative partnership and friendship with Stephen Graham * How his autism diagnosis helped him make sense of his past If you take one thing from this conversation, let it be this: stories have a quiet power to help us see the world, and ourselves, a little differently. You can watch Jack's Lord of The Flies series now. All episodes are available on BBC iPlayer. Jack Thorne is Great Company.  If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk [greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk]  This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/Great [https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/?utm_source=drtv_ad&utm_medium=direct_response&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=greatcompany] T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best [https://www.theaa.com/about-us/best-breakdown] THE CREDITS  Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke & Jack Claramunt Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Prof Tim Spector: How Food is Affecting Your Mental Health | GREAT MOMENTS

We spend more than 2 HOURS every day thinking about food: what to eat, when to eat and what we’re craving next… But how often do we stop to ask, is this actually what my body needs? And more importantly, how is my diet affecting the way I feel? Professor Tim Spector is the co-founder of the ZOE health app and one of the world’s leading experts in gut health. His groundbreaking research has completely transformed the way we understand food.  In this Great Moment, he breaks down the powerful connection between our gut and brain, explaining how simple dietary changes can help lower levels of anxiety and depression. Listen to the full episode HERE [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hTATc2zCeJPRxcpWReD2s?si=fjNZQ9YqSjG9EHNa231uyg]! If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk [greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk]  This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/Great [https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/?utm_source=drtv_ad&utm_medium=direct_response&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=greatcompany] T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best [https://www.theaa.com/about-us/best-breakdown] THE CREDITS  Executive Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

OLIVIA ATTWOOD: Why I'm Not Afraid To Be Alone Anymore

Olivia Attwood first captured the nation’s attention on Love Island, quickly becoming a fan favourite on series 3 of the show. She’s gone on to build an incredible career across TV and radio and is loved for being open, honest and unapologetically herself. I couldn’t wait to have Olivia on the pod - she’s been on my wish list for a while - and this conversation didn’t disappoint. Olivia opens up about the rollercoaster journey she’s been on, from the highs and lows of living life in the public eye to past relationships, self-acceptance and learning to be happy on her own. We cover: * Why relationships take work and it’s easy to become disconnected * ADHD and experiencing panic attacks as a child * Toxic relationships and dating men who don’t like women * What she really thinks about Only Fans * Improving her relationship with herself and embracing being alone * Her encounter with a jellyfish on Love Island If you take one thing away from this conversation, remember this: the most powerful thing you do is learn how to be there for yourself. Olivia Attwood is Great Company. If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk [greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk]  This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/Great [https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/?utm_source=drtv_ad&utm_medium=direct_response&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=greatcompany] T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best [https://www.theaa.com/about-us/best-breakdown] THE CREDITS  Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke & Jack Claramunt Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.