Josh Smith's Great Chat Show

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Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show is a podcast built on one simple belief: connection comes first. After decades as a journalist, Josh Smith has sat down with some of the world’s most recognisable faces - from Jennifer Aniston to Timothée Chalamet - and one thing has become clear: great conversations don’t just happen. There’s an art and a science to a great chat - and when you understand it, a whole world of connection opens up. Each episode is a warm, inviting sanctuary where actors, artists, athletes, and politicians drop their guard and genuinely open up - creating space for laughter, honesty, and the kind of moments that spark conversations in your own life. Because when connection comes first… everything else follows. Alright then - fancy a chat?

  1. Peaky Blinders Star Sophie Rundle: Motherhood, Losing Helen McCrory & Learning to Speak Up

    2D AGO

    Peaky Blinders Star Sophie Rundle: Motherhood, Losing Helen McCrory & Learning to Speak Up

    In this episode Josh chats with Peaky Blinders star Sophie Rundle - and the oversharing starts almost immediately. From box-dye hair disasters and landing Peaky Blinders fresh out of drama school, to returning to work weeks after having a baby, Sophie reflects on the surreal journey of playing Ada Shelby for over a decade. They talk motherhood, beauty standards, social anxiety, and why actors are actually terrible at small talk. Plus Sophie shares memories of the incredible Helen McCrory and what it really means to be part of the Peaky Blinders family. 00:00 – Teaser trailer 00:52 – What’s the best conversation you’ve ever had? 02:21 – The powerful bond between strangers during childbirth 03:42 – Social anxiety, oversharing & making real conversation 05:34 – Returning to work weeks after giving birth 08:12 – The pressure of appearance in a visual industry 10:12 – Ageing on screen & beauty standards in your 30s 12:20 – Growing up during a toxic era of body image 14:01 – Oversharing, humour & podcast chaos1 4:27 – Landing Peaky Blinders straight out of drama school 19:04 – Watching Peaky Blinders become a global phenomenon 21:05 – Learning the Birmingham accent for Ada Shelby 22:02 – Finding your voice in the industry 23:39 – Standing up for yourself & the impact of the MeToo movement 25:05 – Sophie on Helen McCrory’s legacy 26:43 – Honouring Polly Gray in the Peaky Blinders story 27:39 – What we can expect from the Peaky Blinders movie 28:51 – The conversations the world should be having right now 29:50 – What’s should we be talking about more?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min

  2. 6D AGO · BONUS

    CHATTERBOX | Malachi Kirby: The Power of Being Underestimated

    Welcome to Chatterbox, a bite-sized taster of Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show. A quick-fire round of conversation starters. Fast questions. Instinctive answers. Real, honest chat. Today's Chatterbox is Malachi Kirby, BAFTA-winning actor Malachi Kirby - known for Roots, Black Mirror, Small Axe, and now leading Disney+’s A Thousand Blows - sits down with Josh for an honest conversation about masculinity, identity, and ambition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    5 min
  3. Gillian Anderson: “I Don’t Usually Get That Political… But F*** This.”

    MAR 4

    Gillian Anderson: “I Don’t Usually Get That Political… But F*** This.”

    In this episode, Josh sits down for a great chat with Gillian Anderson - aka the iconic Dana Scully from The X-Files, the steely Margaret Thatcher in The Crown, and everyone’s favourite sex-positive therapist Jean Milburn in Sex Education. A two-time Emmy and Golden Globe winner (plus four SAG Awards for good measure), Gillian gets properly candid with Josh about AI actresses, billionaires playing space wars, phone addiction, equal pay rage and why she’s finally done shrinking herself. _____ 00:00 I Don’t Usually Get That Political 00:41 The Most Extraordinary Great Chat (Breakfast with Jane Fonda) 02:14 Why She Said Yes to Tron 03:30 When Sci-Fi Stops Feeling Like Fiction 04:24 AI, Acting & The Fear Around Technology 05:33 Have We Lost The Art of Connection? 07:09 Forced Offline: The Battle With Presence 08:23 When Are You Proudest of Using Your Voice? 10:04 Equal Pay & “This Is Still New News” 11:57 Learning to Say Yes 12:16 Becoming Authentic in the Spotlight 13:47 Sharing, Shame & Empowerment 15:19 The Power of Great Conversations 15:38 Where Are the Good Leaders? 16:28 “We Have to Keep Our Voices Loud” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    20 min

  4. FEB 27 · BONUS

    Chatterbox | Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton) on Love, Red Flags & Trusting Your Heart

    Welcome to Chatterbox, a bite-sized taster of Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show. A quick-fire round of conversation starters. Fast questions. Instinctive answers. Real, honest chat. As Bridgerton makes waves again with Part 2, we’re bringing back one of our favourite guests for something a little extra. Golda Rosheuvel (aka Queen Charlotte) is as thoughtful as she is powerful. In this episode, she opens up about following your heart, falling fast, spotting red flags - and trusting your instincts when it matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    4 min
  5. Jennifer Garner On Sisterhood: “I Needed Her - And Reese Was There.”

    FEB 25

    Jennifer Garner On Sisterhood: “I Needed Her - And Reese Was There.”

    Jennifer Garner joins Josh for a funny, heartfelt and unexpectedly emotional chat - yes, she cries twice. From the legacy of 13 Going on 30 to leading The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 on Apple TV, she reflects on longevity in Hollywood and why women over 50 are finally being centred as the heroes of their own stories. She reveals how Reese Witherspoon “rejected outright” Hollywood’s outdated belief that female-led stories don’t sell - and addresses the rumour about her “rough patch,” confirming Reese showed up when she needed her most. Jennifer also shares the bold letter she wrote to fight for her latest role, and speaks honestly about the constant tension between motherhood and ambition. The Last Thing He Told Me” Season 2 is out now on Apple TV ____________ 00:00 Teaser Trailer  00:16  Intro  00:44 Meeting Jennifer Garner 01:08 The Greatest Chat That Changed Her Life 01:22 $150 a Week & Broadway Beginnings 02:29 “How Am I Still Working?” 03:32 The Surprise Was Bigger Than the Dream 04:15 Her First Movie & Running Down Broadway 06:22 Chasing “That Feeling” 07:26 Women Over 50 Leading in Hollywood 07:48 How Reese Witherspoon Rejected Hollywood’s View 09:19 “There Have Been Times I’ve Needed Her” 09:38 The Broken Foot Story 10:07 Using Her Voice for Kids & Rural America 12:06 The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 (Apple TV+) 14:05 The Bold Letter She Wrote to Land the Role 16:00 Producing Her Own Projects 17:46 13 Going on 30 – The Legacy 19:01 The Joy of Making 13 Going on 30 20:29 Building Once Upon a Farm – $700M Business 22:57 Why We Should Be Talking About Early Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min

  6. FEB 20 · BONUS

    Chatterbox | Mia McKenna-Bruce on Motherhood, Saying Yes & Trusting Timing

    Welcome to Chatterbox - a bite-sized taster of Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show. It’s quick-fire conversation starters. Instinctive answers. Real, honest chat. From Tracy Beaker to a BAFTA Rising Star win and a leading role in Netflix’s Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, Mia McKenna-Bruce has grown into one of Britain’s most exciting young talents. In this episode, she opens up about being a “yes queen,” constantly thinking about the future, and her unstoppable need to talk. Mia is a natural Chatterbox. And she shares how becoming a mum has helped her feel more grounded - and more herself than ever before. There’s so much more to this conversation - catch Mia McKenna-Bruce’s full episode on Josh Smith's Great Chat Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    6 min
  7. Malachi Kirby On Toxic Masculinity: “The Pressure to Be 100% Masculine Is Destructive”

    FEB 18

    Malachi Kirby On Toxic Masculinity: “The Pressure to Be 100% Masculine Is Destructive”

    BAFTA-winning actor Malachi Kirby - known for Roots, Black Mirror, Small Axe, and now leading Disney+’s A Thousand Blows - sits down with Josh for an honest conversation about masculinity, identity, and ambition. In this chat, Malachi reflects on being warned about the “glass ceiling” for Black actors - and why he chose not to live under it. From the freedom and unwavering belief instilled in him by his mother to rejecting the idea that your circumstances define your future, this is a conversation about refusing limitation. He also dives into toxic masculinity, the pressure to be “100% masculine,” growing up as an introvert and lifelong observer, and why setting boundaries - in life and on set - might be the ultimate power move. ________ 00:00 Teaser Trailer 00:42 Podcast Intro 02:05 Malachi's Greatest Chat 02:58 The “glass ceiling” advice he chose to ignore 04:29 Why you shouldn’t internalise other people’s limitations 05:10 Dreaming big vs having vision 06:31 His mum’s belief changed everything 08:11 The introvert who never planned to be an actor 09:33 Finding a safe space in drama class 11:14 When acting became serious 11:31 Giving his BAFTA to his mum 14:25 Why being an introvert is a power 19:00 The moment he almost quit acting 21:06 Learning to set boundaries on set 24:19 What listening really teaches you 26:47 Toxic masculinity and redefining manhood 31:30 “No man is 100% masculine” 33:18 A Thousand Blows and daring to dream 37:17 Forgiveness, second chances and compassion 38:43 Why forgiving yourself matters 40:21 What we should be talking about more 43:10 Outro ________ Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show (@joshsmithsgreatchatshow) Brought you by Next Chapter Studios (@theNextChapterStudios) Host: Josh Smith (@joshsmithhosts) Creative Director: Carrie Rose Senior Producer: Bella Neale This podcast is part of the Spotify Partner Programme. Follow Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show on Spotify and tap the 🔔 to be notified when new episodes drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min
  8. Chatterbox | Jason Isaacs: Power, Villains & Dobby

    FEB 13 · BONUS

    Chatterbox | Jason Isaacs: Power, Villains & Dobby

    Welcome to Chatterbox - a bite-sized taster of Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show. Josh dives into a round of conversation starters. Quick questions. Instinctive answers. Real, honest chat. We’re throwing it back to our very first episode with Jason Isaacs. From Lucius Malfoy to a darkly unforgettable Captain Hook, Isaacs has built an iconic career playing characters you love to hate - most recently earning a Golden Globe nomination for The White Lotus. In this chat, he opens up about why silence can be more powerful than words, why he’s always been drawn to questioning authority - and whether he feels even slightly guilty about pushing Dobby down the stairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min
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Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show is a podcast built on one simple belief: connection comes first. After decades as a journalist, Josh Smith has sat down with some of the world’s most recognisable faces - from Jennifer Aniston to Timothée Chalamet - and one thing has become clear: great conversations don’t just happen. There’s an art and a science to a great chat - and when you understand it, a whole world of connection opens up. Each episode is a warm, inviting sanctuary where actors, artists, athletes, and politicians drop their guard and genuinely open up - creating space for laughter, honesty, and the kind of moments that spark conversations in your own life. Because when connection comes first… everything else follows. Alright then - fancy a chat?

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  • Creator
    Next Chapter Studios
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    172
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