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Off Air with Jane & Fi

Off Air with Jane & Fi

The Times

12/22/2025

BEST OF 2025: Interviews - Part One

Happy Monday! Just three more sleeps until Christmas - we hope this will help you drift off soundly, or simply provide you with an excuse to step out of the house and away from the madness for a moment… In this bonus episode, we revisit Jane and Fi’s conversations with Miriam Margolyes, Rick Astley, and Jameela Jamil. Enjoy! If you find yourself at a bit of a loose end after this, why not go and listen to our latest playlist, titled “I’m in the cupboard at Christmas”: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1awQioX5y4fxhTAK8ZPhwQ We’ll be back on Monday the 5th of January. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 min
06/01/2022

Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up

Rick Astley is a singer and songwriter from England, whose debut single, "Never Gonna Give You Up," became an international smash hit. The song came out in July 1987 and won the BRIT Award for “British Single of the Year.” It hit number one in 25 countries, and Rick Astley was nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist. And then, 20 years after the song came out, it became a new kind of phenomenon, when the meme Rickrolling was born. Last year, the music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" passed a billion streams on YouTube. The song was written and produced by the production team Stock Aitken Waterman, who became hitmakers for artists like Kylie Minogue, Dead or Alive, and others. For this episode, I spoke to Rick Astley, and songwriter and producer Mike Stock, and the two of them tell the story of how "Never Gonna Give You Up" was made. For more, visit songexploder.net/rick-astley.

24 min
10/02/2024

Ep 265: Rick Astley

Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen. Rick Astley’s autobiography ‘Never’ is out on 10th October, published by Pan Macmillan. Pre-order it here. Rick is also on a book tour – follow him on social media for dates and tickets. Follow Rick on Instagram @officialrickastley and Twitter @rickastley Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 5m
01/04/2023

S16, Ep1 How To Fail: Rick Astley on never growing up, never giving up and how a difficult childhood shaped his success

We're back for a brand new season. Well...you didn't think we were ever GONNA GIVE YOU UP did you? (See what I did there?)My childhood self is utterly thrilled that we get to open Season 16 with the legendary Rick Astley. The singing superstar who gained worldwide fame in the 1980s with hits such as Never Gonna Give You Up and who is now being discovered by a whole new generation thanks to the viral internet phenomenon known as Rickrolling (don't worry - I didn't know what this was either: he explains it on the pod). Now 56, Astley has 8 consecutive UK top 10 hits, more than 40 million album sales and 3 million TikTok followers to his name. Besides which, he's a thoroughly nice man.We talk about his difficult upbringing, his failure to grow up and his inability to give up drinking good wine. Prepare yourself for a lot of entertainment, some laughs, a side-order of self-deprecation and yes, a few tears too.--My Plan To Save The Planet, the new album by Rick Astley is out now and avaiable to order here.--Failosophy for Teens: A Handbook for When Things Go Wrong by Elizabeth Day is my first ever book for young adults and it's out TOMORROW, 5th January 2023, and available to purchase here.--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpodRick Astley @officialrickastley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 7m
09/09/2025

S11 EP10: Rick Astley

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer-songwriter, radio DJ and presenter - Rick Astley. You can find tickets and info on Rick's upcoming 'The Reflection' 2026 tour at https://rickastley.co.uk Rick's fantastic book 'Never: The Autobiography' is available now. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 min
10/16/2023

S6 EP4: Rick Astley

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer-songwriter, Rick Astley. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
10/14/2025

Rick Astley: The Truth About Never Gonna Give You Up, Shocking Confessions & Return To Stardom

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by pop icon Rick Astley, whose legendary 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” made him one of the most recognizable voices in music history. The trio dive deep into Rick’s incredible career—from making tea at the studios of Stock Aitken Waterman to becoming a global superstar and internet meme decades later. Rick opens up about the early days of fame, the pressures of the pop world, his shock retirement at 27, and the unexpected comeback that reignited his career. Expect laughs, confessions, and heartfelt reflections as they discuss everything from performing with Blossoms at Glastonbury to meeting Elton John and Paul McCartney. It’s a nostalgic, hilarious, and surprisingly moving chat that proves legends really never give you up. 00:00:00 — Opening banter & NFL recap 00:05:25 — “Not listening” / banister anecdote 00:11:09 — Heartfelt listener message (love & step-mom reveal) 00:15:10 — Rick Astley joins the podcast 00:17:00 — Rick on recent gigs & the YouTube celebration 00:19:20 — Karaoke/duet fiasco story 00:21:40 — On being a musician: instruments, drums, studio life 00:27:30 — Origin of “Never Gonna Give You Up” 00:31:57 — How life changed after the hit 00:43:50 — Why he quit at 27 — the long break 00:54:55 — Foo Fighters / Dave Grohl moment 01:05:29 — Reflection & closing Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peter https://twitter.com/petercrouch For more from Abbey https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy Our clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg #TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 8m
06/15/2022

Questlove Supreme: Rick Astley

Rick Astley tells Questlove Supreme about rekindling an appreciation for his biggest hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up." He also discusses leaving the industry for over a decade, saving money, and discovering the Rick-Roll from a friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 36m
04/02/2022

S2E13: Rick Astley

This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy are joined by Rick Astley. Rick is a renaissance man, having started his career in the 80’s when he was discovered by the pop powerhouse team of Stock, Aitken and Waterman. That gave us the hugely successful, decade defining hit ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ and many more. But Rick turned his back on music in the 90’s until fairly recently returning to live shows and getting back into the studio writing, recording and producing his own material which included the No.1 album ‘50’ which was a brilliant collection of songs. Don’t be fooled by what you think you might know about Rick Astley, he’s a true music fan and a talented artist. In this episode he talks about his rise and fall and his rise again, rick-rolling, and even a bit of prog! He also talks about how his relationship with The Foo Fighters came about. This episode was recorded before the passing of Taylor Hawkins and the entire team at Rockonteurs would like to express their deepest condolences to the family, friends and band mates of Taylor. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 18m
11/26/2024

Here Lies Rick Astley

Glastonbury Festival, shoulder pads, and being a typical Northerner. I love you all and thank you very much. Joining Kathy this week is musician and 80s legend, Rick Astley. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to kathy@deathpodcast.com. Where There's A Will There's A Wake is (a)LIVE on Sunday 8th December at the Prince Edward Theatre in London! Kathy is joined by a dead good guest to record a very special live episode - 50 % of the profits go to winstonswish.org a charity for bereaved children. Get your tickets here: fane.co.uk/kathy-burke A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 min
10/02/2023

Rick Astley: Generational trauma, gut instincts, and village halls

There’s beauty in letting go and not having your life mapped out for you. That’s something musician Rick Astley has learnt in the years after calling it quits on his successful music career when he was just 27. In this chat with Fearne, Rick gives some brilliant insights into what the music industry was like thirty years ago, how it’s changed, and how it hasn’t. Plus, he reflects on who his parents were and how, despite a difficult childhood, he’s able to see them as multifaceted humans rather than just parents. Rick’s new album, Are We There Yet, is out on October the 13th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
10/26/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Rick Astley beginnt das Wochenende mit einem ganz normalen Bier im Pub bei ihm um die Ecke

Der Popmusiker Rick Astley erzählt im Podcast, warum er als Kind von Normalität geträumt hat und was sein Biergeschmack mit dem Erfolg seiner Musik zu tun hat.

57 min
11/27/2024 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Dad's Secret Nudes with Rick Astley

Kathy, Rick Astley and Goddess Nia dip into the death mail box this week and read out your weird and wonderful emails. Got a story for us? Send it over to kathy@deathpodcast.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com

13 min
12/04/2020

Sir Elton John, Rick Astley, Stephen Fry, Liam Gallagher, Kelly Jones

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, film, comedy, music and literature. The legendary Sir Elton John and the one and only Rick Astley tell us about the 'Dine & Disco 2021 auction'. Genius Stephen Fry chats about the third volume of his best selling Greek Mythology series, 'Troy'. Rock and roll superstar Liam Gallagher discusses his new single 'All You're Dreaming Of'. And the hilarious Alan Davies dives into his gripping new memoir 'Just Ignore Him'. Plus Gary Barlow, Viggo Mortensen and Kelly Jones. You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10 am. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Elton John - 00:42 Rick Astley - 08:30 Stephen Fry - 13:55 Liam Gallagher - 21:36 Alan Davies - 28:11 Gary Barlow - 35:07 Viggo Mortensen - 42:04 Kelly Jones - 47:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

56 min
12/16/2022

Rick Astley, Stacey Solomon, James Norton, Basil Brush

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of film, television, music and stage. The one and only Rick Astley chats his incredible 'Swinging Christmas Concerts'. TV superstar Stacey Solomon turns the pages on her crafty new book 'Tap To Tidy at Pickle Cottage'. Awesome actor James Norton gives us the lowdown on the third and final series of 'Happy Valley'. And national treasure Basil Brush discusses his new single 'Boom Boom! It's Christmas Again'. Plus Angela Hartnett, Mark & Roxanne Hoyle and the cast of Frozen The Musical. You can catch the breakfast show live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Rick Astley - 00:41 Stacey Solomon - 07:40 James Norton - 15:26 Basil Brush - 21:27 Angela Hartnett - 29:17 Mark & Roxanne Hoyle - 36:16 Frozen The Musical Cast - 42:24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 min

Rick Astley on Apple