Great Company with Jamie Laing

Stephen Manderson aka Professor Green, in today’s episode really reminded me to listen. The most successful people are the ones who listen rather than talk, they learn rather than pretending to know it all. Although we come from totally different backgrounds, we’ve always connected in such a genuine way. We first met when life was very different; Stephen was dating my friend Millie Mackintosh. A lot has happened since then, a lot of growing up and self reflection... When people come into the studio, sometimes they might ask to not discuss certain topics but Stephen was a complete open book, so no stone was left unturned… We cover: •⁠ ⁠His relationship with Millie Mackintosh  •⁠ ⁠Getting an autism diagnosis later in life, and how that has changed the way he looks at his past •⁠ ⁠Surviving getting stabbed in the neck and how knife crime will remain high until we tackle poverty •⁠ ⁠How he’s turned negative life experiences into learning opportunities •⁠ ⁠The self reflection that comes with becoming a father •⁠ ⁠Losing his father & Uncle to suicide and how he handles the grief •⁠ ⁠Why we shouldn’t blame our elders for getting stuff wrong as they didn’t have access to therapy Stephen is such a breath of fresh air. Our conversation reminded me how important it is to keep learning, keep being interesting and interested - keep growing as a person. Professor Green is Great Company. Professor Green has new music out which you can listen to here: https://drop.cobrand.com/d/ProfessorGreen/welcome-to-the-party?fbclid=PAdGRleANbYF9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxiZ7IFQomLPel2XvNLAzZTyts6f7ec5Yf8gJZPJDy4EZWy5GEQTN8oKh-1W_aem_7w4riV-g0zJirVldl3htAQ [https://drop.cobrand.com/d/ProfessorGreen/welcome-to-the-party?fbclid=PAdGRleANbYF9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxiZ7IFQomLPel2XvNLAzZTyts6f7ec5Yf8gJZPJDy4EZWy5GEQTN8oKh-1W_aem_7w4riV-g0zJirVldl3htAQ] And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/boysdontcry.co.uk%C2%A0]   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]  THE CREDITS  Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone  Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa  Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett 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 might not have heard of Ben Parker, but you’ve almost definitely heard of Runna — the incredible running app that just sold to Strava for millions  For me, this one’s probably my biggest regret but also one of my biggest lessons. A few years ago, a young entrepreneur came up to me after an event to tell me about his business. It sounded brilliant, but honestly… I couldn’t see it: “Why would a running app take off?” I thought. Well, that business was Runna, the app that’s now one of the biggest fitness apps in the world. And that young entrepreneur was Ben Parker. Missing the chance to invest in Ben’s vision taught me a powerful lesson: always look for the opportunity in someone else’s passion. Fast-forward four years and Ben’s built — and sold — a business that most would call “impossible.” But behind that success is a story of sacrifice, pressure, and what ambition really costs. In today’s episode, Ben opens up like never before about the realities of building something extraordinary — the highs, the lows, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We cover: * How to turn your purpose into a thriving business * The personal sacrifices behind success * What makes a truly great founder * How to build a culture that wins * What it really takes to make it to the top As much as I’m still a little gutted I didn’t invest, I’m blown away by what Ben’s achieved — and I can’t wait to see what’s next for him. This is one of those rare, raw conversations you don’t want to miss. And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/boysdontcry.co.uk%C2%A0]   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]  THE CREDITS  Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone  Producer: Helen Burke Editor: Dan King Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa  Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett 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.

How Katherine Ryan turned grit into greatness. Katherine Ryan might just be the funniest person on Earth. She’s a brilliant comedian, actress, writer and podcaster who says it exactly how it is. I first met Katherine a few years ago and I’ve always admired her energy and determination to succeed. Long before she became one of the UK’s biggest comedians, she was working on the stand-up circuit while raising her daughter Violet as a single mum. Now, with an incredible career and her fourth child on the way, she’s still doing it all completely on her own terms. We cover: * How Katherine navigated life as a single mum in her twenties * Shifting her mindset: overcoming insecurities and embracing gratitude * Her journey to succeed in a male-dominated industry * Why she treats her kids as capable individuals, not babies * Overcoming the challenges of maintaining intimacy during pregnancy I love every conversation I have with Katherine - and this one was no different. It reminded me how we can always learn more about ourselves and the way we approach life. Listen to Katherine’s new show, Write Me Dirty, where two comedians write FILTHY fiction about each other, here: OUT NOW! [https://lnk.to/WriteMeDirty] And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/boysdontcry.co.uk%C2%A0]   If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [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]  THE CREDITS  Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone  Producer: Helen Burke Editor: Dan King Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa  Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett 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.

Spencer Matthews is a very old friend of mine - we grew up together sharing some pretty embarrassing moments on television, making a name for ourselves as podcasters interviewing (and winding up) some of Hollywood’s finest, in our podcast, ‘6 Degrees’. However, in the last few years, our friendship has begun to wane, and it’s a question I’m asked all the time: "Have you and Spencer fallen out?". To tell the truth, I've never really known the answer to this… We’ve hardly seen each other for a number of reasons, and so when he reached out about this recording, I thought it’s time to get to the bottom of this, because friendships are important and worth fighting for. We cover: * Why he wasn’t invited to my London wedding * Where he was during my ultramarathons * Wild stories of our time on Made In Chelsea * Spencer shares the lowest points of his alcoholism * How the grief of losing his brother as a child, has impacted his capacity for emotions This podcast was created for connection in a world of disconnection, and this episode is quite raw for me. Like many men, I’m not always the greatest communicator, and I think Spencer would say the same for himself, so having this opportunity to sit down together, and lay it all out on the table was really special. And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/boysdontcry.co.uk%C2%A0] I also sat down with Spencer on his podcast, Untapped, which, if you loved this, you can check out too: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/untapped/id1788474884 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/untapped/id1788474884]   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 [greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk]  THE CREDITS  Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone  Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa  Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett 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.

Gstaad Guy is a creator I’ve followed for a few years, the anonymous creator who lifts the lid on the 0.01%. He gained fame for impersonating and poking fun at the lavish lifestyle of the ultra-wealthy in luxury ski resorts like Gstaad, created an alter ego, Cousin Colton, to represent the "new money" crowd. The fascinating thing about Gstaad guy is that despite satirising the ultra-wealthy, poking fun at their absurdity, he is loved by billionaires, with a huge concentration of them among his following. I was absolutely fascinated to have him in the studio to find out more… We cover: * The madness of Gstaad, the secret billionaire hide out in Switzerland * The inspiration behind the character of Constantine * Why we’re obsessed with wealth * The issues wealthy parents instil in their kids * How we find happiness and dealing with failure * How he ended up working with luxury brands like Loro Piana and Audemars Piguet   This conversation really opened my eyes to how some people live, but how ultimately, regardless of money, we’re all find happiness in connection with others. And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk  [boysdontcry.co.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 [greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk]  THE CREDITS  Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa  Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett 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.