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Normal Not Normal

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Episode publication activity over the past year

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INTRODUCING: Something In Media

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Something In Media: a new show that tells the story of successful people in the general world of media, and what it takes to make it to th...

Bonnie Wright

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you may know Bonnie from her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films. But alongside her work as an actor and director, Bonnie has anot...

Ollie's birthday rant

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for all of your birthday messages! In this episode we discuss our favourite Potter film sets (the answers might surprise you), our weird bi...

LOTR's Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the first Lord of the Rings movie came out three weeks after Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone? In this episode we’re tal...

Valentine's special

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Valentine's Week! In this episode we're sharing our best and worst Valentine's memories. Find out why Ollie switched places with James on a da...

DJ Tiga

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiga didn't have your average childhood. He was born in Canada but spent many of his first ten years in Goa, where his parents were part of a communit...

James' horror curse

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we learn the legend of the Phelps' everlasting goldfish, meet snake-wrangling toddlers and find out why James' character has died in e...

Skins' April Pearson

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to actor and friend April Pearson! April played Michelle in 2007 hit TV series Skins, and became something of a symbol of nou...

Oliver says sorry

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Oliver says sorry to his mum, we learn about the Toilet Paper Queen and we talk about the time Oliver's childhood medical skills kind ...

Potter Costume Designer Jany Temime

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multi-award-winning Jany Temime has created costumes for some of the most famous film stars in the world: Daniel Craig as James Bond; Sandra Bullock i...

Potter reunion chat

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! In this episode we talk about what really happened behind the scenes of the Potter 20th anniversary reunion, share our dating disaste...

Outlander's Sophie Skelton

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's guest is Sophie Skelton! She is best known for her role as Brianna Fraser in hit Starz series Outlander. We find out how she discovere...

Festive holiday special

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, or you’ve just celebrated Hanukkah, Diwali or any other festive holiday - welcome to the Normal Not...

Not normal nature

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with your 'not normal' storytimes, questions and did-you-knows! In this episode of Normal Not Normal we share what birthdays were like on ...

Author Jacqueline Wilson

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy Beaker author Jacqueline Wilson has never shied away from the difficult parts of life in her books. She's tackled alcoholism, mental health issu...

James ruined the carpet

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Normal Not Normal!  In our first episode of season three we talk about the time we nearly got a fan fired, find out how James ruined...

Special: Ed Sheeran and Stuart Camp

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode we take a break from our break to welcome Ed Sheeran and his manager Stuart Camp onto the podcast! We were honoured to ...

MinaLima

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to graphic design duo MinaLima. Throughout the Harry Potter films, Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima worked together to concoct ...

Hollie Arnold

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to British Paralympian and self-described javelin queen Hollie Arnold MBE. Hollie, who was born without a right forearm, beca...

Martin Blencowe

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Cameo app co-founder Martin Blencowe. Martin’s story is sure to inspire you, although his journey to success was not smo...

Nat Tena

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to our brilliant friend Nat Tena, who you might know better as Nymphadora Tonks. Nat landed her first film role aged sixteen,...

Karamo Brown

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to someone who makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It’s Karamo Brown from Queer Eye! Karamo is the culture expert on t...

James and Oliver Phelps

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a little bit different. This season we’ve been asking an amazing selection of guests what the word ‘normal’ means to them but in...

Kelly Cates

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to everyone’s favourite sports presenter, the brilliant Kelly Cates. Football is well and truly in Kelly’s DNA because her...

Alfred Enoch

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to our friend and fellow Hogwarts alumnus Alfred Enoch.   After playing Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter films Alfie went on t...

Matt Hampson

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to former rugby player and charity founder Matt Hampson. At 21, Matt was a rising rugby star with a glittering future ahead o...

Paula DuPré Pesmen

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to our friend (and ex-boss) Paula DuPré Pesmen. As Associate Producer on the Harry Potter films Paula watched us grow up over...

Nadiya Hussain

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain MBE, winner of the UK’s Great British Bake Off 2015. Nadiya became a national treasure...

James Haskell

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Harry Potter fan James Haskell. Oh, and he’s also an England rugby star, reality TV contestant and podcast host.   James...

Evanna Lynch part two

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part two of our conversation with our friend Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films.   In this episode thin...

Evanna Lynch part one

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part one of our conversation with the brilliant Evanna Lynch, who you might know better as Luna Lovegood.  Growing up in rural Irela...

Cameron Jordan

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Super Bowl episode we talk to the NFL Pro Bowl star Cameron Jordan. Cameron followed in his father’s footsteps when he became one o...

Severn Cullis-Suzuki

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to ‘the girl who silenced the world for five minutes’, Severn Cullis-Suzuki.    At just twelve years old Severn stunned ...

Tom Hopper

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Umbrella Academy actor Tom Hopper. Tom has appeared in all our favourite shows, from Game of Thrones to Merlin and Black S...

Mercedes Varnado aka Sasha Banks

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to WWE pro-wrestler Mercedes Varnado, aka Sasha Banks.  Mercedes was named Sports Illustrated’'s top Superstar of 2020, an...

Katie Leung

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to our old friend Katie Leung. At the age of seventeen Katie joined the Harry Potter cast for the fourth film, The Goblet of F...

Mara Wilson

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Few people know more about growing up in the limelight than our first guest, Mara Wilson.  Mara starred in the ‘90s blockbusters Mrs Doubtfire, Mi...

Season Highlights

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In todays last episode of the season we pick out some highlights from all of our guests. Johanna Konta, Haley Joel Osment, Bonnie Wright, Luke Youngbl...

Keri-Anne Payne

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are chatting with 2 time open world swimming champion Keri-Anne Payne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Mark Foster

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are chatting with one of Britians greatest ever swimmers Mark Foster. In his carrer Mark broke 8 world records as well as winning British...

Ben Nealon

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to theatre actor Ben Nealon about times on the road in different theatres in different plays. His time in India - filming a oscar no...

Oliver and James

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we answer some more of your great questions. With the odd rant in there also.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

James Taylor

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear the Inspirational story of a former England cricketer who had his career instantly ended due to lifechanging undiagnosed heart condi...

Tom Felton

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by our fellow HP actor & all around great guy Tom Felton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Youngblood

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down and talk to Luke Youngblood - one of our best friends from the first Harry Potter film. We talk about his current road trip, voice over wo...

Oliver and James

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks Double trouble is with Oliver and James talking about the great response from last week, promotional tour stories, answering questions and ...

Bonnie Wright

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Double trouble S2 e3 with a fellow Weasley - our "little sis" Bonnie Wright. We all first met on a train station platform at Kings Cross station & hav...

Haley Joel Osment

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are chatting with acting superstar and all around great guy Haley Joel Osmoent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Johanna Konta

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are chatting to British womens no1 tennis star (and our pal) Johanna Konta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices