21 episodes
FAME with Jo Elvin FAME with Jo Elvin
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4.6 • 20 Ratings
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We've all wondered what it must be like to be famous, right?
But how can any of us mere mortals understand what it's really like?
Becoming a celebrity changes so much more than your bank balance - psychological studies have even shown that becoming famous will change the chemistry of a person's brain - so can you really, truly stay grounded when stardom calls?
In this podcast series, I'll try to answer these questions and even more, through in-depth conversations with the only people who really know what it's like.
In this series you'll hear from the likes of Amy Schumer, Jameela Jamil and Tracey-Ann Oberman who share with us some fascinating insights from a position held by very few.
Plus, we'll be hearing from you about the times you've unintentionally let your ape-brain take hold in the midst of being star struck ... come-on we've all got a story of embarrassing ourselves in front of someone off the telly, I've got loads and will also be sharing some of my #famefails.
Welcome to FAME, with me, Jo Elvin.
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WITH CUSH JUMBO
This week the stars finally aligned, and Jo was able to speak to rising star of stage and screen, Cush Jumbo about the perils and pitfalls of becoming famous, and if Sydenham really is a glamourous enclave of southeast London. Cush talks about her humble background and how it only made her strive more for the career she dreamed of, and that you're far more likely to be creative and interesting if you grow up in a working-class area. She also gives an insight into what it was like to be recognised in the street for the first time, and her vulnerabilities around that. And as always, Jo shares some epic #FameFails from listeners and one from her own life where an A-lister literally saved her life!
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WITH BRIAN COX
Prepare to get star struck, as Jo finds herself chatting to a sleep deprived, jet lagged, bona fide legend, star of stage, screen and Succession, Brian Cox! Brian was kind enough to join the zoom, despite having only jetted in from New York to London the night before and let his inner Logan Roy shine through as he shares with Jo the difficulties of having global fame in later life, despite having a hugely successful career for decades. The actor tells us about his humble origins, even sharing with us a much-cherished letter written by his mother over almost 70 years ago, and how losing both parents at an early age has shaped who he is and his ultimate success. Brian admits that he says 'yes' to too many things (including this interview) and HATES it when members of the public want him to tell them to f*ck off ... and ask him to wear headphones. This chat sees Brain open up about many aspects of his life and fans of Logan Roy certainly won't be disappointed ... Now f*ck off and listen to the episode.
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FAME LIVE: WITH ANDREA MCLEAN
On a sweltering day in London, Jo Elvin took to the stage to present the very first live episode of FAME, at the London Podcast Festival.
Joining her in the air-conditioned oasis was a very familiar face on TV, especially to viewers of Loose Women, Andrea McLean! Andrea came with a big pot of tea to spill and told us some incredible behind the scene stories of goings on at some of our biggest TV shows, including the time a household name insulted her just moments before broadcasting live to the nation and she also gets to confront Jo about the time she turned her down for a job in journalism ...do you want milk with that? -
WITH SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR
This week's guest is no stranger to being recognised in the street, as she grew-up with a mum who was kid's TV Royalty, when Blue Peter was in its heyday. As the daughter of Janet Ellis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor noticed from an early age how differently people would react once they knew she had a famous mum, but this unfortunately didn't always mean plain sailing amongst her peer group at school.
Sophie also talks to Jo about the pitfalls of believing your own hype, which can often come with celebrity status in indie circles, and how she coped with overnight fame after achieving the biggest music hit of the year. Jo also delves into the cringe worthy and often hilarious world of #FameFails... HAPPY CHRISTMAS! -
WITH TIKA THE IGGY
What's the cleverest thing your dog can do? Play dead? Give you its paw on demand? Perhaps even say 'sausages' ? Well, none of those things are going to earn you millions, or get you in the front row of a Millan fashion show, but today's guest has a dog who has captured the imagination of the online world, and is now a star of every fashion event.
Tika the Iggy is an Italian greyhound with a wardrobe even Carrie Bradshaw would be green with envy at the sight of and a diary to rival Anna Wintour's.
Tika's army of instagram fans have made this dog a huge celebrity, and she doesn't even know it! Someone who is well aware of the adoration aimed at their doggy is Tika's human, Thomas Shapiro, who was kind enough to take some time from his full time job as his pup's PA, to speak to Jo about this incredible and unbelievable situation he finds himself in, and how Iggy's starlet behaviours make it into their everyday lives....
Check out Tika the Iggy's fabulousness for yourselves ...
tika the iggy (@tikatheiggy) • Instagram photos and videos
Best of Tika the Iggy Part 1 (January 2021) - YouTube
BY TIKA'S BOOK HERE!
Tika the Iggy: Lessons in Life, Love, and... by Shapiro, Thomas (amazon.co.uk)
Customer Reviews
Loved this
Really interesting to hear the human side of fame. Think so many people conveniently forget these people are actually real!
Good but get a new mic please Jo!
Great questions but Jo’s mic was quite distorted and annoying to listen to.
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Week 1: Jameela Jamil - Jo is capable of more than this Week 2: Tracy-Ann Oberman - this is more like it!