Great Company with Jamie Laing

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I’m Jamie Laing and this is Great Company – a weekly podcast full of inspiring conversations about resilience, joy and self-improvement. Each week I sit down with fascinating guests from entertainment, business and psychology to share the stories that help us learn, grow and feel more connected. New episodes every Wednesday. A JamPot Productions Original Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12h ago ·  Video

    FRANK WARREN: How a Kid from a Council Estate Became Boxing’s Biggest Promoter

    Frank Warren is one of the biggest names in British boxing, having promoted some of the greatest fighters the sport has ever seen.  I'm a huge boxing fan, so sitting down with Frank was a dream come true. And his life is like a Guy Ritchie movie…  Frank grew up on a council estate in North London, left school at 14 and fell into boxing promotion almost by accident. He went on to build an incredible career, only to be shot and nearly killed at the height of his success.  From surviving that to promoting some of the biggest nights in boxing, Frank has seen it all.  In this conversation, Frank shares:  The moment he was shot and nearly killed in 1989 Why signing Ricky Hatton was one of his proudest achievements His thoughts on how ‘influencer-boxing’ is changing the sport What happened when he got punched by Mike Tyson  Frank is a reminder that resilience isn't about avoiding setbacks - it's about what you build after them. Frank Warren is Great Company. If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram - @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  Jamie - @jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Harry Sawkins Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    FRANK WARREN: How a Kid from a Council Estate Became Boxing’s Biggest Promoter

  2. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    JACK WHITEHALL: Why I Owed Jamie Big Time | GREAT MOMENTS

    Usually, Great Moments is all about the advice and takeaways from our amazing guests. But this week it's a little different… I wanted to share part of my conversation with a good friend of mine, Jack Whitehall. Jack didn’t come on Great Company because he wanted to… in fact, he only agreed to do it because he owed me a BIG favour. In this Great Moment, Jack reveals exactly what that favour was and what it’s really like to work with his father, the unintentionally hilarious, Michael Whitehall. Listen to the full episode 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 Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    JACK WHITEHALL: Why I Owed Jamie Big Time | GREAT MOMENTS

  3. Aug 18 ·  Video

    BEN ZAND: Investigating Looksmaxxing, Trad Wives & Darkest Corners of the Manosphere

    Ben Zand is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist whose work has taken him to some of the darkest corners of the world. Ben immerses himself in the darkness, getting close to people living on the edges of society to understand more about their lives. His recent documentaries have explored some of the most controversial topics of our time, from cults and trad wives to the men shaping the manosphere, and those being influenced by it. In this episode, Ben shares: What it was like being held at gunpoint by a kidnap gangWhy looksmaxxing is the scariest part of the manosphere His experience of meeting truly evil peopleWhy people are drawn to cults  Ben is a reminder to stay curious, ask questions and want to understand more about the world we live in. Ben Zand is Great Company.  If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram - @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  Jamie - @jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Harry Sawkins Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BEN ZAND: Investigating Looksmaxxing, Trad Wives & Darkest Corners of the Manosphere

  4. Aug 16 ·  Bonus

    PROF. SARAH BERRY: How is Menopause REALLY Affecting Us? | GREAT MOMENTS

    How much do you know about menopause? Because, I’ll be honest, before speaking to Professor Sarah Berry, I didn’t really know much…  Menopause affects over half the population, yet 90% of women in the UK weren’t taught about it at school. So many women enter this stage of life without really knowing what’s happening to their bodies… or what to expect.  In this Great Moment, Professor Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at ZOE and a leading voice on menopause research, breaks down everything we need to know.  From what it is and the symptoms we hear about all the time, to the symptoms we rarely hear about, Professor Berry explains how it can affect day to day life.  Listen to the full episode 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 Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PROF. SARAH BERRY: How is Menopause REALLY Affecting Us? | GREAT MOMENTS

  5. Aug 11 ·  Video

    NEIL PATRICK HARRIS on How I Met Your Mother, Coming Out & Why Fatherhood is His Greatest Job

    Neil Patrick Harris is an Emmy and Tony award-winning actor, and for many of us, he’ll forever be the LEGEND-wait for it-DARY Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother.  Born in New Mexico to parents who were both lawyers, Neil was the first in his family to go into showbiz. At just 12, he got his breakthrough role in Clara's Heart alongside Whoopi Goldberg. From there, the rest is history… In this episode, Neil shares:  Why he never thought he’d become a dad How he was forced to come outWhat it was really like to host the Oscars in 2015 How much of Barney Stinson is him and what HIMYM taught him  Neil is a reminder that you never stop learning throughout your career. There is always something new to discover… and how incredible is that?  Neil Patrick Harris is Great Company.  Neil’s latest film, Sunny Dancer, is out on the 14th August #sunnydancermovie If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram - @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  Jamie - @jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NEIL PATRICK HARRIS on How I Met Your Mother, Coming Out & Why Fatherhood is His Greatest Job

  6. Aug 9

    RIZZLE KICKS: Letting Go of the Pressure to Succeed | GREAT MOMENTS

    Jordan and Harley aka Rizzle Kicks, are currently smashing it on the festival circuit following their long-awaited comeback. So, it felt like the perfect time to revisit my conversation with them.  Rizzle Kicks first burst onto the scene in 2011, bringing good vibes, great music and undeniable joy to so many people’s lives. But their rapid rise to success also came with the pressure to perform at the highest standard, time and time again.  In this Great Moment, Jordan and Harley look back on where it all began, the weight that came with early fame, and why making music together now is simply about enjoying themselves.  Listen to the full episode 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 Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    RIZZLE KICKS: Letting Go of the Pressure to Succeed | GREAT MOMENTS

  7. Aug 4 ·  Video

    EXCLUSIVE - MEGAN MCKENNA: My Worst Nightmare Came True

    Megan McKenna gave us some of reality TV’s most iconic moments on TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother and Ex on the Beach. Since then, she’s reinvented herself, building a successful music career and sharing wholesome cooking and lifestyle content enjoyed by millions online. But behind the scenes, Megan has been navigating something incredibly difficult. She was robbed by masked men in terrifying circumstances that left her feeling unsafe in the UK. Megan hasn’t spoken publicly about what happened to her. Until now. She joined me on Great Company for an exclusive conversation about the night her worst fear came true. In this conversation, Megan shares: - The terrifying robbery that changed her life - The lasting impact of trauma and learning to feel safe again - Reinventing herself after reality TV - Her fertility journey and becoming a mum Megan is truly a beautiful soul and I’m so grateful she trusted us with her story. Megan McKenna is Great Company.  If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram - @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  Jamie - @jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Producers: Helen Burke & Emma Rae Woodhouse  Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Joe Ferrari  Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    EXCLUSIVE - MEGAN MCKENNA: My Worst Nightmare Came True

  8. Aug 2

    LUKE EVANS: Realising Who You Are | GREAT MOMENTS

    Luke Evans is an actor and singer who began his career on stage. He's since starred in over 40 movies including Beauty and the Beast, Fast and Furious 6 and The Girl on the Train. Luke came on Great Company at the start of last year and his story is just incredible. Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, in a strict religious community, Luke knew his true identity was in conflict with his beliefs. After persistent bullying throughout his schooling, at age 16, he left home, and his new life began.  In this Great Moment, Luke discuss his upbringing in Wales, his sexuality and how he seized the opportunities he really wanted. Listen to the full episode 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 Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    LUKE EVANS: Realising Who You Are | GREAT MOMENTS
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I’m Jamie Laing and this is Great Company – a weekly podcast full of inspiring conversations about resilience, joy and self-improvement. Each week I sit down with fascinating guests from entertainment, business and psychology to share the stories that help us learn, grow and feel more connected. New episodes every Wednesday. A JamPot Productions Original Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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