Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did Genevieve Hassan

Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana.     
He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on.     
Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day every October thanks to the love of Hocus Pocus and setting up fan events in Salem.     
He explains why he decided to quit acting in his late teens and disappear from public view, talks about going to cosmetology school to train as a hairdresser - and why the job wasn't what he thought it would be.     
Plus he talks about his passion for cultivating cannabis over the past 20 years and the challenges he's faced running a business in the industry.     
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You can find out more about The Mary Danksters and pick up some merch at themarydanksters.store - and you can find Omri on Instagram at @dankster_omz.     
If you’re in the mood to rewatch Eerie Indiana, you can stream it free on Amazon’s Freevee (US only at time of publishing).     
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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   
Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman.     
He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mother - and reveals how he ended up in Bob Geldof and Paula Yates's official wedding photos.     
Aled also explains why he was relieved to retire his boy soprano career at 16, the pressure of starting an adult singing career and how he has Songs of Praise to thank for relaunching it.     
Plus he relives his part in the infamous Royal It's A Knockout tournament, rubbishes claims his award-winning actress daughter Emilia is a nepo baby and chats about the latest album in his One Voice series, which sees him duet with his younger self.     
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Aled’s latest album One Voice - Full Circle is out now and the Full Circle tour runs from March - November 2024.  More information and dates can be found on Aled's website - officialaledjones.com.     
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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   
Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop
Bright Eyes courtesy of Decca/Universal Music.

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez.     
He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!).     
Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live Aid, why he needed to step back from the music industry for a couple of years - and explains the perils of maracas.     
Plus he chats about celebrating the 30th anninversary of his Tex-Mex band, Los Pacaminos, with a new album and tour.     
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Paul and Los Pacaminos will be touring around the UK from November 2023 until March 2024, culminating with a London show at The Forge in Camden. See all the dates on their website - lospacaminos.com.     
More details about Paul's current Behind the Lens UK tour and his 2024 European dates can be found on his website - paul-young.com.     
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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   
Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop
 

Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones.     
He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair!     
Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into theatre and musicals, and treats us to his Magic Roundabout voice.     
Plus he chats about writing one of the first parenting books for dads, shares some of his haikus and imagines a future world that has lost all our data after a digial meltdown in his new novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time.     
**Please note there is some swearing in this episode     
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Win a signed copy of Jeremiah Bourne in Time! Go to celebritycatchup.com/win to enter.     
Nigel's latest novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time is out now. You can find out more about the book and his poetry tour on his website - nigelplaner.co.uk     
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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   
Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop
 

Yvette joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time presenting the iconic British children's TV show Blue Peter.
She recalls her disastrous audition, working with the famous Blue Peter pets, reveals the secrets behind "here's one I made earlier" and opens up about her difficult first year on the show which led her to initially resign. 
Yvette also explains why she decided to leave the show, how she and her husband Karl came up with their cult hit ghost hunting programme Most Haunted - and why she considers her TV presenting career is now over.
Plus she talks about starting her own record label, her passion for the paranormal and the latest novel in her young adult Ghost Hunter Chronicles series, The Witches of Pendle.
**Please note there is some swearing in this episode**
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If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.   
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And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.      
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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   
Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop
 
 

Series 6 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week!  
Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after.  
Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it!
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If you'd like to say hello you can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.  
And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.  
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Produced and edited by Genevieve.  
Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop