Jamie Laing

Shows

Episodes

  1. VANESSA WILLIAMS: Being the First Black Miss America Changed My Life - But Came at a Cost

    Jan 21

    VANESSA WILLIAMS: Being the First Black Miss America Changed My Life - But Came at a Cost

    Vanessa Williams is an absolute powerhouse. She’s a Grammy-nominated recording artist, an award-winning actor and a global cultural icon, known for roles in Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives and currently starring as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada on the West End. At just 20 years old, Vanessa became the first Black woman to win the Miss America crown. It was a historic moment that changed her life overnight. But making history came at a cost: she faced de*th threats, FBI protection and a level of public scrutiny few could imagine. In this episode, we cover: How Vanessa broke barriers as the first Black woman to win Miss America Navigating de*th threats and hate after her win Singing live at the Super Bowl and the OscarsAging on camera and her thoughts on cosmetic surgeryWhat Vanessa's mum told Elton John when they met This is a conversation about strength, resilience and refusing to be defined by other people. Vanessa Williams is Great Company.  If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk  This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/Great T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best THE CREDITS  Executive Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke & Rema Mukena Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. VIKKSTAR: The Sidemen Almost Ended Because Of Me

    11/12/2025

    VIKKSTAR: The Sidemen Almost Ended Because Of Me

    With an average of more than 1 billion hours of content watched every single day on YouTube, the platform vastly outperforms traditional television and signifies a huge change in the media landscape. Vikkstar is a part of British YouTube royalty, the Sidemen. I have always been fascinated with the group and how they've managed to build a YouTube empire from constant content creation, crazy ideas and a strategy that works unbelievably well. I was so excited to sit down with Vikkstar and find out more about who he is and his incredible success. We cover: •⁠ ⁠How the Sidemen were formed •⁠ ⁠Why Vikkstar felt like an outcast at the start of his YouTube career and how he overcome it •⁠ ⁠The secrets behind the sidemen's success •⁠ ⁠The importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to gain success •⁠ ⁠Making tough decisions in order to change for the better •⁠ ⁠What happened when fans crashed his wedding He is truly one of the hardest working people I have ever met. His dedication to success, passion for content and the talents that he brings to the Sidemen, is so impressive. Vikkstar is Great Company You can listen to the Italian Bach episode of the show HERE If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk  THE CREDITS  Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone  Producer: Helen Burke Editor: Dan King Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Audio: Rafi Amsili  Social Media: Laura Coughlan   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.