Wannabe

Ep. 12 - Kids' TV

🎙️ Final Episode Alert! This week on Wannabe, Jen & Will dive deep into the weird and wonderful world of kids' TV fame. From the iconic broom cupboard days, we spill the tea on pop culture scandals and legendary hosts (hello, Ant & Dec 👀). But... did Teletubbies really promote LGBTQ content?! 🌈🤯 Catch the nostalgia, the drama, and all the "what were they thinking?" moments! 🔗 Listen now: https://wannabepod.start.page Insta 📷: @wannabe_pod ~ TikTok 🎵: @wannabepod ~ ▶️YouTube: wannabe-podcast ~ 🔵FaceBook: FamousWannabes

Ep. 11 - One Hit Wonders

Jen & Will discuss the careers of artists like Chesney Hawkes, Peter Andre, and Vanilla Ice, who swiftly soared to fame with hit songs but saw limited musical success thereafter. They discuss how strategic use of songs in advertising and the impact of social media can catapult musicians to temporary stardom. The episode highlights the unique appeal of one-hit wonders in music as well as on screen, appreciating their enduring nostalgia value. Have Jen and Will found Jen's route to stardom by writing a one hit wonder? They could call it: "The One & Only Mysterious Ice Ice Baby Girl"? Or not... Insta: @wannabe_pod ~ TikTok: @wannabepod ~ YouTube: wannabe-podcast ~ FaceBook: FamousWannabes

Ep. 10. Write The Theme Tune...

In their latest podcast episode, Jen and Will discuss Jen’s ongoing pursuit of fame and the strategies they hope will help them achieve it. They express their admiration for comedic icons such as Steve Martin, Jerry Seinfeld, and French & Saunders, highlighting the crucial role writing plays in the entertainment industry. The hosts delve into the success of British comedy in Hollywood, citing examples like Monty Python, The Young Ones, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag. Despite discussing how writers like James Corden and Sylvester Stallone propelled themselves to fame, Jen and Will humorously acknowledge that they’re still struggling to find the one great idea that will catapult them to stardom — if only they had a Monty Python writer on hand! Insta: @wannabe_pod ~ TikTok: @wannabepod ~ YouTube: wannabe-podcast ~ FaceBook: FamousWannabes

Ep. 9 - Comedy & Beyond

Jen & Will get into comedy as a route to fame, citing pioneers like Joan Rivers, Robin Williams, and Richard Pryor. From modern day Edinburgh Fringe Festival fame, to the humble beginnings of silent movies, making icons out of comedians Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy. Wait till you hear about Benny Hill's family connection to Holly Valance...

Ep. 8. The Art of Interviewing

Insta: @wannabe_pod, YouTube: wannabe-podcast, TikTok: @wannabepod Jen & Will delve into the art of interviewing from Desert Island Discs reading choices and iconic chat show hosts like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Parkinson, and Terry Wogan, highlighting their interviewing skills and memorable moments. They also touch on Oprah's success, other interviewers like Ellen DeGeneres and Stephen Bartlett, and the influence of chat shows like Jerry Springer.