Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith
Episodes
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas: The Menopause Is Amazing Once You’re Through It
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Acting royalty Kristin Scott Thomas joins me for the final episode of Season 3!! She’s had some absolutely iconic roles on screen, like in Fion...
Jeff Goldblum: Sadness Makes Us More Beautiful
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Goldblum is my idol!! I’ve spent my whole life watching him on screen so, despite being HEAVILY pregnant, there was no way I was missing out on...
Paloma Faith On Spending £200m Jackpot, Her Marilyn Monroe Obsession and Meeting Prince!!
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re taking a break from normal programming to collaborate with Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams, as Paloma joins Sarel to fantasise about h...
Sam Ryder: I Kidnapped Someone On Tour
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by the man with the most extraordinary hair in the UK, which can only really mean one thing...Sam Ryder. He stole all of our hearts at th...
Rosie Jones: I Was Made To Feel Guilty About My Disability
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always gravitated towards really naughty people, and few people are as naughty as THE Rosie Jones.Since our first meeting, in the presence of a...
Jamali Maddix: A Lack Of Hope Has Created Angry Men
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When I first met Jamali I wasn’t sure if he liked me or not… so I thought I’d get him on the podcast to find out 🤣Jamali Maddix is one of the...
Michelle de Swarte: Childfree And Having A Great F*cking Time
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been SO excited to speak to Michelle since I first watched her brilliant stand-up comedy. She’s funny, honest, a bit chaotic (just like me) a...
Ellie Simmonds: My Birth Mum Gave Me Up - But I’m Not Angry
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie is one of Britain’s most decorated Paralympians and the youngest person ever to receive an OBE, making history both in and out of the pool. 🏊...
Mo Gilligan: I Don’t Want To Take My Life For Granted
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always LOVED Mo Gilligan (even though he’s from South London and I’m from East, who famously don’t get on!). You might know him from his ...
Introducing NearlyWeds with Molly and Tom
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a lot of time here talking about love, the beautiful bits, the brutal bits, and the bits that quietly undo you when no one’s looking....
Zack Polanski: Reform Want To Protect The 1%
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Green party polls and membership are at an all time high, and there is one name at the centre of it all: THE Zack Polanski!! In just six months, he an...
Olly Alexander: I Was Destroying My Body
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is the incredible singer, actor, activist and all round icon Olly Alexander. He’s genuinely one of the most talented people I’...
Philippa Perry: Bad Relationships Made Me Dislike Myself
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever I’m at a party, I always gravitate towards Philippa Perry. Not only is she a brilliant author, artist, and psychotherapist, but she is also...
Self Esteem: Success Is The Best Revenge
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem) is an absolute icon to me! The most talented singer, actor AND author, what can’t she do?? We spoke about our ...
Kojey Radical: Losing My Friend To Kn*fe Crime Stopped Me Quitting Music
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a fellow Hackney born and bred musician, who I’ve known since he was a kid…Kojey Radical!! He’s an incredible artist, creative...
Richard E. Grant: My Dad Tried To Shoot Me
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not every day a certified LEGEND like Richard E. Grant comes round for a chat on my sofa. Nicknamed the ‘Kindest Man in Hollywood’, he is a...
Anne-Marie: Struggling with postpartum life
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I want to be Anne-Marie’s best friend! Not just because she’s a martial arts world champion and could karate kick anyone that came for me…but sh...
Russell Kane: We’re Not Raised To Be In Touch With Pleasure
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Kane is someone I have SO much respect for! I’m so grateful for his honesty in this conversation, from discussing sexual literacy to dealing...
Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Heartbreak is WILD
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off series three I had the pleasure of inviting Leigh-Anne over, who is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met!! A fellow mum and som...
"Grandma, I'm not a v*rgin!" | 2025's Baddest moments
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m looking back on my BADDEST moments of the year.!Rapper icon Eve reveals how much she used to LOVE getting into trouble, Aisling Bea feels terrib...
"The marriage just fell apart" | 2025's Saddest moments
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m looking back at some of the saddest conversations from my series this year. Romesh Ranganathan reflects on losing his friend, while Leslie ...
"I woke up on the operating table" | 2025's Maddest moments
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are my MADDEST conversations I’ve had this year. 🤪We hear from Ruby Wax about being fired multiple times, Samuel L. Jackson reminiscing abou...
Paloma REVEALS her own Maddest, Saddest and Baddest moments
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing as it is Christmas I thought it was time to pull the stops out and do a Mad, Sad and Bad special. Today we’re turning the show on its head as...
Leslie Jones: We Need To Stop Raising F*ck Boys
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Jones is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. From SNL to Supermarket Sweep to Sing the movie, she is a force to be reckoned with. She s...
Estelle: Women Hold The World Together
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Estelle is an artist I’ve always looked up to - she can rap, she can sing, she can write - she’s conquered America but she’s a London girl at he...
Trixie Mattel: I Wish I Called Home More When My Drag Career Took Off
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trixie Mattel is a drag queen who rose to fame in Season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and later won Season 3 of the All-Stars, but more importantly, she...
Jen Brister: I Want To Be On The Right Side Of History
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Brister is someone who I admire not only for her fearless approach to comedy and life in general, but for her vocal stance on what’s happening i...
Introducing Write Me Dirty
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We love a bit of emotional damage here—but sometimes, you just need erotic fiction involving zombies, a tin of beans, and celebrity guests desperate...
Jamie Laing: I Was Lying To Make People Like Me
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Laing is the first posh person I’ve ever liked - before I first met him, I was convinced we wouldn’t get on, but within about 10seconds of o...
Gary Stevenson: The Poorest People Are The Most Generous
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The price of living is rising and life is getting increasingly more difficult for many. Gary Stevenson was a trader who predicted and profited from th...
Romesh Ranganathan: I Help Others Because I Couldn't Help My Friend
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode contains discussion of suicideRomesh Ranganathan is known for his BAFTA Award winning show, Rob & Romesh, presenting across TV an...
Amy Jackson: I Still Regret Not Standing Up To Bully Producer
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Jackson is Bollywood royalty - she's also a Scouser, so when she said she'd pop by, jut a few weeks after giving birth to her second child, I was ...
Jordan Stephens: Why We Hurt The People We Love
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People always tell me that Jordan Stephens is the kind of man we need more of in the world—and honestly, I couldn’t agree more.You might know Jord...
Munroe Bergdorf: Trans Women Are Not A Threat
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have always admired Munroe Bergdorf and love putting the world to rights with her when everything feels like it’s going up in flames around us. I ...
Ruby Wax: I Wish I'd Had More Boyfriends
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People have always likened me to Ruby Wax - I suppose because she says it like it is and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. For those exact reasons I c...
Vogue Williams: I Ran Away From My Grief and Got Married
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vogue Williams is a queen of podcasts; she's a mother with a great sense of humour and is incredibly beautiful. She's also recently released her first...
Samuel L. Jackson: My First And Last Podcast
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samuel L Jackson is one of the most well-regarded and iconic actors of his generation. From catching the attention of Hollywood in Spike Lee’s ...
I'm Back! Season 2 is coming soon...
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I absolutely love making this podcast so I thought I'd make another season...Join me round mine every Tuesday for some truly amazing guests - they'll ...
Paloma Reflects on Season 1
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we come to the end of the first series of Mad, Sad & Bad, I've been lucky enough to chat to some amazing people - from discussing madness with ...
AJ Tracey: How The Government Is Failing Our Young People
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Tracey is rapper and producer notably from Ladbroke Grove; he's also an incredible voice for younger generations and social justice so obviously, I...
Aisling Bea: I'm Not Passive Aggressive, I'm Irish
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling Bea is a comedian, actress, and the BATFA winning writer of This Way Up; she's witty, honest, and extremely talented, so of course, I was very...
Katherine Ryan: Why I Wasn’t Sorry For Cheating On My Ex
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss.Not only is Katherine Ryan an esteemed comedian, actress, writer, podcaster, and one of the mos...
Afua Hirsch: My Afro Was “Too Big” For TV News
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Afua Hirsch is an activist, writer, broadcaster, and an incredible storyteller who exudes inspiration. Her ability to express herself with diplomacy w...
Rupert Everett: I Treated People Badly Because I Felt Insecure
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rupert Everett has had an expansive career, from Prince Charming in Shrek, to Oscar Wilde in The Happy Prince; more recently the fabulous Giorgio in E...
Eve: I Thought I Was Cursed
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not only is Eve a multi-talented actress, singer, rapper and songwriter, she’s also a trailblazing entrepreneur and a gorgeous Mum. I’ve been a fa...
Paapa Essiedu: Why Grief Shouldn’t Be Feared
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paapa Essiedu is not only an incredible actor, lighting up our screens and London’s stages, he’s also a great friend and probably the most emotion...
Elizabeth Day: How I Found Peace With Never Becoming a Mum
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode contains discussion of assaultElizabeth Day is the person who first introduced me to podcasts, and if it weren’t for her this podca...
James O’Brien: The Therapy Session That Changed My Life
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From speaking to opinionated callers on his radio show, to taking down Nigel Farage live on air, James O’Brien has dealt with his fair share of mad,...
Jameela Jamil: I Love Being Invisible To Men
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s calling out ridiculous (and frankly dangerous) beauty standards or holding people to account on social media, Jameela Jamil is a force ...
Mel B: Finding Love Again After Escaping Abuse
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mel B is an icon - she was always my favourite Spice Girl because I felt similar to her in some ways, so I was over the moon to invite her over to my ...
Alan Carr: I Use Humour As A Shield
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Carr has been a great friend of mine for years so I was delighted when he said he'd be my first ever guest on Mad, Sad and Bad!Anyone who's ever ...
Introducing... Mad, Sad & Bad with Paloma Faith
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Paloma Faith's brand new podcast, 'Mad, Sad & Bad'What does it mean if someone says you're mad? That you're angry? Unstable? Perhaps y...