42 episodes

Extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Sonal Rupani, and Robbie Greenfield as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable individuals. The Big Interview is produced by Tom Paul Smith. 

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Extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Sonal Rupani, and Robbie Greenfield as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable individuals. The Big Interview is produced by Tom Paul Smith. 

    Episode 42 - Clive Tyldesley

    Episode 42 - Clive Tyldesley

    Chris and Robbie are joined by legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley to discuss life behind the mic. From his meticulous planning to his ultimate do’s and dont’s after 35 years of TV broadcasting. Clive also shares his run-ins with Sir Alex Ferguson, his tip for this season’s Premier League title and why Tiger Woods’ “return to glory” left him underwhelmed.
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    • 41 min
    Episode 41 - Al Corbi

    Episode 41 - Al Corbi

    Al Corbi is the go-to-guy when you're in the market for a James Bond villain style lair.

    Doomsday prepping is nothing new, but following the revelation of Mark Zuckerberg's plans for a secretive underground bunker; described as a 5,000-sq-ft underground shelter with “its own energy and food supplies” and “what appears to be a blast-resistant door” other rich people decided they wanted to get their own 'fortified shelter'.

    Sonal reached out to Al Corbi, president and founder of Virginia-based company SAFE (Strategically Armored & Fortified Environments) to find out how he became the guy that the rich and famous reach out to when they're in the market for a doomsday-proof luxury underground bunker.
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    • 19 min
    Episode 40 - Evren Ozka

    Episode 40 - Evren Ozka

    Chris and Robbie regularly meet people who put their achievements to shame, and that was very much the case when they spoke to Everan Oska who recently set an incredible running record in the UAE.  

    According to Evran he could go even faster if he got another chance! Wait until you hear how he got into ultra running in the first place, he makes it sound like we could all do it - there's hope for Chris' battle against the Dad bod yet. 
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    • 17 min
    Episode 39 - Rick Fox

    Episode 39 - Rick Fox

    Chris talks to one those annoying people who can seemingly do it all, they make a success of whatever they turn their hand to. 

    Step forward basketball great turned actor and producer turned environmentalist: Rick Fox.  As Chris found out, it's not luck or good fortune that has made Rick successful in so many fields, it's hard work and dedication.

    Speaking of hard work, strap yourself in for one of the greatest Kobe Bryant tributes we've ever heard. 
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    • 22 min
    Episode 38 - Tommy Fury

    Episode 38 - Tommy Fury

    The reality star from the loudest boxing dynasty of a generation, Tommy Fury is used to life in the public eye. He was the fresh faced the kid in the ring with his brother on that night in Düsseldorf, he was crowned winner of Love Island and he threw a few big payday boxing bouts with YouTubers for good measure, Tommy Fury has dealt with it all with class and grace.  

    He talks to Robbie and Chris about the champion mindset, cross over fights and why he sees his brother Tyson’s May 18th fight as being his easiest yet.
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    • 16 min
    Episode 37 - Sir Tom Jones

    Episode 37 - Sir Tom Jones

    It’s Sir Tom Jones, need we say anymore??

    OK, well this octogenarian thought he had done everything there was to do in the entertainment industry over the last seven decades. But he had never spoke to Chris McHardy…until now.
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    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

5 Ratings

stlouie_b ,

Amazing stories well-told!

I’ve been enjoying these interviews so much. They feature amazing stories from incredible people, but Sonal, Chris and Ravi make them accessible and human with their thoughtful questions and discussion.

My favorite so far was the one with Paul de Gelder- what a story! Love that he became an advocate for shark conservation after his harrowing encounter.

queti1223 ,

Ordinary conversation with extraordinary people

“One of the fastest ways to learn is to be a fly on the wall listening to smart and accomplished people have a conversation.” This is some of the best advice I’ve ever received and The Big Interview is lighthearted way to pipe some of the worlds most interesting people into my living room to share a cup of coffee together.

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