Great Company with Jamie Laing
Episodes
JAMIE LAING: I HAVE A FEAR OF BEING FORGOTTEN
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! To celebrate the end of Great Company’s first chapter after 40 episodes we’re treating you to something special. For this bonus ep...
ROB BRYDON: I CRIED FILMING THE GAVIN AND STACEY FINALE
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise - it’s a Monday release! Christmas can get a bit hectic but we wanted to make sure you still had your weekly dose of Great Company - just l...
GK BARRY: I'M IN LOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I would say that Grace Keeling, (or GK Barry) is the first person in the UK to successfully navigate herself from TikTok to mainstream television. Fre...
SHIRLEY BALLAS: THE STRICTLY CURSE COULD HAPPEN ANYWHERE
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shirley Ballas is a powerhouse: she’s the only woman in history to win the British Open to the World Professional Latin Championships with two diffe...
ALIX EARLE: I CLOSED MYSELF TO LOVE FOR A LONG TIME
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Skyrocketing to fame on TikTok in 2020, amassing millions of followers and securing the number eight spot on Rolling Stone’s 2024 list of the most i...
JAMES WATT: THE TYPO THAT COST ME £50-MILLION
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Watt - or the BrewDog guy - is a guest I’ve wanted on the show for a while as, with these podcasts, I’m always curious to find out who the p...
LL COOL J: BECOMING THE GOAT
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to talk about OGs, you can’t get much better than LL Cool J; one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, he’s gone on t...
RIZZLE KICKS: MY ANXIETY PARALYSED ME
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After reaching the heights of success so quickly, it all came crumbling down for Rizzle Kicks when Harley’s anxiety left him incapable of performing...
EMILY ATACK: I'VE ONLY ENJOYED SEX A HANDFUL OF TIMES
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From her breakout role as Charlotte in The Inbetweeners and gracing the covers of lads’ mags, Emily Atack always knew she’d be famous bu...
JON SOPEL: WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FLY WITH A PRESIDENT
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former BBC North America Editor, Jon Sopel spent eight years in Washington, D.C. covering the Obama administration, to Trump, and far too many mass sh...
MUNYA CHAWAWA: TRUMP IS FALLING OUT OF A DICTATOR'S HANDBOOK
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The news can be pretty overwhelming at times and the politics of it all can be confusing too but there are people who make it understandable and possi...
PROF. SARAH BERRY: MENOPAUSE CAUSES 10% OF WOMEN TO LEAVE THEIR JOBS
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From increased risks of chronic diseases to sleepless nights and even leaving workplace, menopause can have a profound impact on women's lives —but ...
RACHEL STEVENS: WHY I STRUGGLE TO OPEN UP
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being scouted to be in one of the biggest bands of the 00s, going on to tour the globe and have thousands of fans worldwide, and then one day ...
SIMON GUNNING: SUICIDE IS THE BIGGEST KILLER OF PEOPLE UNDER 30
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘How are you?’ - a question we don't ask enough, but one Simon Gunning wants us to ask more often. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, I’m joined ...
JACK WHITEHALL: THE TIME I PUSHED MY FATHER TOO FAR
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Posh, tall and hilarious - believe it or not, I’m not describing myself - this week I have the wonderful Jack Whitehall joining me on the show. Jack...
ALAIN DE BOTTON: WE LOOK FOR FAMILIARITY NOT HAPPINESS IN RELATIONSHIPS
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alain de Botton views the world in a way that is profound yet easy to understand; a modern-day philosopher and essayist, he set up the School of Life,...
RAG'N'BONE MAN: THE ONLY OTHER JOB I'VE LOVED WAS BEING A CARER
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fastest-selling male album debut of the 2010s, winning two BRITs and touring with Shania Twain, you might expect Rag’n’Bone Man to be arrogant...
ROBIN SHARMA: 90% OF YOUR HAPPINESS COMES FROM THE PARTNER YOU CHOOSE
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not a big reader, but last year, I read a book called The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and was so moved by it, I DM’d the author, never expecting a...
NICOLE VIGNOLA: ADHD AND ITS HIDDEN LINK TO DEPRESSION
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is ADHD? Are you born with it? How can it affect your life and the people around you? Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and ADHD expert joins me for...
ROB RINDER: I DIDN'T FIT IN WITH MY FAMILY
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in a space you don’t fit in; feeling like a fish out of water around your own family, Rob Rinder’s polished accent and loquacious tone ...
WILL YOUNG: I DON'T NEED PITY FOR BEING SINGLE
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the heights of winning the original Pop Idol, to the depths of an anxiety disorder during his time on Strictly Come Dancing, Will Young is a stal...
EMILY CAMPBELL: WHAT I HAVE SACRIFICED TO GET TO THE OLYMPICS
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much does it cost to become an Olympic athlete? Equipment, kit, gym, a coach, competitions, travel and time to train. When funding is cut for a sp...
TRINNY WOODALL: I'LL BE MORE SUCCESSFUL IF THEY THINK I'M A MAN
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness, grief and addiction juxtaposed by an incredible fearlessness and strength, beauty founder, Trinny Woodall became a household name in the 0...
ALI ABDAAL: HOW TO START LOVING YOUR JOB
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can being more productive lead to a more fulfilling life? World-leading expert and entrepreneur, Ali Abdaal sits down with me to talk about the pressu...
ADAM LAMBERT: MY MOTHER OUTED ME
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From singing Bohemian Rhapsody on American Idol to singing it with Brian May for the Queen at the Platinum Jubilee, Adam Lambert’s voice has taken h...
HARRY HILL: WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE SILLY
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big white collar, black specs, and a bald head. Harry Hill is a cherished part of television culture from TV Burp to You’ve Been Framed, for many (i...
MEGGAN ROXANNE: THE PERSON BEHIND STEVEN BARTLETT & JAY SHETTY'S GROWTH
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Posting online every single hour, of every single day, for years. That’s how founder of The Good Quote, Meggan Roxanne, grew her staggering 24.3mill...
RYLAN CLARK: BLOWING UP MY PERFECT LIFE
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An obsession with fame, a breakdown that left him unable to make a cup of tea, and THAT scene on X Factor with Nicole Scherzinger, Rylan Clark joins m...
MADELINE ARGY: THE REAL REASON I STARTED TIKTOK
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Panic attacks, the value of true friendship and having a crush, Madeline Argy sits down with me for a rare interview away from her own camera.Madeline...
CASPAR LEE: WHY I'M PROUD TO HAVE TOURETTE'S
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Living with Tourette's, overcoming anxiety, and realising I don't resemble Judge Rob Rinder quite as much as he thought, I welcome a guest whose succe...
LOUISE THOMPSON: THIS WAS THE BEST AND WORST DAY OF MY LIFE
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode contains graphic descriptions of birth loss, trauma and PTSDLife-threatening haemorrhages, almost dying on the operating table, and s...
SHANIA TWAIN: SAVING MY FAMILY AT THIRTEEN
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Go Girls....Overcoming grief, illness, heartbreak, sexism, losing her voice, Shania Twain is a cultural icon whose resilience is truly astonishi...
DR RAYYAN ZAFAR: CAN PSYCHEDELICS CHANGE YOUR LIFE?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reframing the narrative on psychedelics, how alcohol is the most destructive drug in society, and the debate on legalising drugs, leading expert in ps...
CRYSTAL HEFNER: WHAT LIFE WAS REALLY LIKE INSIDE THE PLAYBOY MANSION
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the cult-like world of Playboy, financial abuse at the hands of her husband and building her life up after leaving the “bunny” empire at...
DR FEDERICA AMATI: THE DANGEROUS LINK BEHIND ALCOHOL AND BREAST CANCER
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Misconceptions about the gut, its astonishing connection to our mental wellbeing, and the truth about Ultra-Processed Foods, leading expert and Head N...
STEVEN FRAYNE (the magician fka DYNAMO): I’M LIVING PROOF YOU CAN ESCAPE DARK TIMES
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode contains discussion of suicideLiving in fear, burying the past and discovering magic in unusual places, Steven Frayne is one of the m...
ZARA LARSSON: WE DID A LOT OF FAMILY THERAPY
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craving validation, the pitfalls of being a perfectionist and having to grow up quickly, Zara Larsson's lived a lifetime in the spotlight; her story i...
ELIZABETH DAY: WHY MY FORTIES ARE MY BEST DECADE YET
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode contains discussion of baby lossFinding peace after miscarriage, overcoming heartbreak six times and surviving bullying at school, I'...
PALOMA FAITH: WHY MY MARRIAGE BROKE DOWN
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being a rule-breaker, suffering postpartum depression and experiencing huge heartbreak. Paloma Faith unveils her vulnerable side to me, delving deep i...
JO BRAND: ANTIDEPRESSANTS SAVED HIS LIFE
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting kicked out by her parents for dating a questionable man, how to be funny and why she's never wanted to visit the states, Jo Brand was one of t...
YUNGBLUD: I HAVEN'T SLEPT IN 8 YEARS
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TW: this episode discusses eating disordersDifficult relationships with food, insomnia and being a massive people pleaser. Yungblud transcends the bou...
Introducing... Great Company
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No gimmicks; just Great Company.Join me, Jamie, every Wednesday as I'm joined by great guests for great conversation: it's GREAT COMPANYComing WEDNESD...