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. NAOMI ACKIE: Playing Whitney Houston Changed Everything - I’m a Different Person Now

    17H AGO ·  VIDEO

    NAOMI ACKIE: Playing Whitney Houston Changed Everything - I’m a Different Person Now

    Naomi Ackie is an award-winning actor known for her roles in The End of The F***ing World, Blink Twice and playing Whitney Houston in the 2023 biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody. I love speaking to hugely talented actors like Naomi. I’m always so curious to know what they’re like away from the characters they play. Naomi is a perfectionist who has been incredibly hard on herself throughout her career. In our conversation, she shares how her biggest role nearly broke her, what she’s learnt from it and why she won’t let it happen again. In this episode, Naomi shares: - The advice her Mum gave her when she first said she wanted to be an actor - The anxiety & panic attacks that came with playing Whitney Houston - How losing her Mum at 22 years old changed her - What it’s like working alongside Zoe Kravitz, Florence Pugh & Robert Pattison - What happened when Channing Tatum gave her sister a lap dance This conversation is a reminder that we should all stop judging ourselves so harshly and start celebrating our successes. Naomi Ackie 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 Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Professor Green: Why Men Today Feel Lost | GREAT MOMENTS

    2D AGO ·  BONUS

    Professor Green: Why Men Today Feel Lost | GREAT MOMENTS

    The rise of the manosphere says a lot about where things are at - a lot of men feel unheard and unseen in today’s world. Professor Green, aka Stephen Manderson, is a musician, storyteller, and one of my all-time favourite guests on Great Company.  In this Great Moment, he talks openly about what many working-class men are dealing with. Feeling cut off, struggling to express themselves and often being pushed towards anger instead of understanding. Stephen shares the experiences that have shaped his life and what he’s learnt from them. Because sometimes, the lessons that help us grow come from showing up and speaking honestly. 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 Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  3. BELLE HASSAN: I'm Finally Ready To Tell My Story

    MAR 31 ·  VIDEO

    BELLE HASSAN: I'm Finally Ready To Tell My Story

    Belle Hassan first rose to fame on Love Island back in 2019, where her fiery personality made her one of the most memorable islanders of the series. Returning to the villa for this year’s Love Island: All Stars, she found herself at the centre of one of the series’ most talked about storylines, sparking conversation both on and off the show. Since leaving the villa, Belle has been navigating the reality of life on the outside, including the impact of intense public scrutiny and online abuse. In this episode, Belle shares: Her perspective from her time on Love Island: All Stars Dealing with online trolls and death threats Her mental health struggles as a teenager and past toxic relationshipsFinding ways to be kinder to yourselfHow Harrison has been her biggest support since leaving the villa  This is a deeply honest conversation about self-worth and healing and above all, a reminder to be kind. Belle Hassan is Great Company. This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including self-harm. If you or someone you know is affected by anything in this episode and need support, please see the suggested helpline and website links below. Samaritans - 116 123 - samaritans.org 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 Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Elizabeth Day: Your Twenties Shape the Best Years Of Your Life | GREAT MOMENTS

    MAR 29 ·  BONUS

    Elizabeth Day: Your Twenties Shape the Best Years Of Your Life | GREAT MOMENTS

    Your twenties can feel like A LOT.  There’s a pressure to find a job that you love, show up perfectly in your friendships and relationships… and somehow keep up with everyone else. It’s hard not to compare yourself when everyone else seems to have it figured out.  Author, journalist and host of the award-winning podcast How to Fail, Elizabeth Day understands that feeling all too well.  In this Great Moment, she reflects on how each decade of her life has shaped her, and why reframing the way we think about success is so important.  She explains how comparison can fuel self-doubt, and why the lessons we learn along the way are what truly matter. Because ultimately, life isn’t a sprint it’s a marathon. 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 Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  5. MOSES ITAUMA: I’m the Future Heavyweight Champion. This is How I’ll Do It

    MAR 25 ·  VIDEO

    MOSES ITAUMA: I’m the Future Heavyweight Champion. This is How I’ll Do It

    Moses Itauma is one of the most exciting names in boxing right now. He’s a former European and World Junior Champion who’s widely tipped to become Britain’s next heavyweight superstar. I’ve always been really interested in the journey someone goes on before they become the next big thing and that’s exactly where Moses is. At just 21, he’s on the brink of greatness as he prepares to face Jermaine Franklin this Saturday night. It’s a world away from where it all began… when he first stepped into a boxing gym aged nine and hated every second of it. From a small town in Slovakia to one of the most talked about heavyweight prospects in the world, Moses’s journey has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, Moses shares: - Leaving Slovakia at the age of 3 and building a new life in Kent - Why he refuses to trash talk his opponents - What really happened behind the scenes of his fight with Dillian Whyte - What professional boxers actually get paid - The mindset, discipline and habits that are taking him to the top This isn’t just a conversation about boxing. It’s about resilience, belief and what it really takes to become the very best. Moses Itauma is in 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 Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins & Alex Reed Video: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Kiera Maloney Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Aitch: What People’s Differences Can Teach Us | GREAT MOMENTS

    MAR 23 ·  BONUS

    Aitch: What People’s Differences Can Teach Us | GREAT MOMENTS

    Aitch is known for his chart-topping tracks and insane freestyle talent but, away from music, he uses his platform to raise awareness for Down’s syndrome, inspired by his younger sister Gracie, who has the condition.  In this Great Moment, Aitch opens up about how important Gracie is to him and the joy and light she brings to everyone around her. He shares how she’s shaped his outlook on life and taught him the importance of treating everyone equally.  Sometimes, the people who teach us the most… are the ones right beside us. 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 Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  7. FEARNE COTTON: How I Set Boundaries & Stopped Being a People Pleaser

    MAR 20 ·  VIDEO

    FEARNE COTTON: How I Set Boundaries & Stopped Being a People Pleaser

    So many of us grew up watching Fearne Cotton on children’s TV and then later listening to her on Radio 1. She’s a broadcasting icon, bestselling author and someone I’ve looked up to for such a long time.  At just 15, Fearne was thrust into the public eye when she began her TV career on Disney Club. With that came a huge pressure to be liked and she felt like she needed to change parts of her personality to fit in and keep people happy.  In this conversation, she opens up about how, despite her success, she often felt she didn’t deserve the opportunities she was given.  In this episode, Fearne shares: How she has learned to let go of people pleasingHer 10 year battle with anxiety which forced her to step away from live radio and TVHow she began working on TV aged just 15 Working with incredible artists like Eminem and Amy Winehouse Why it’s important to push boundaries and care less about being likeable This conversation is an important reminder that when you stop worrying so much about what other people think of you, you give space for the real you to shine. Fearne Cotton 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  Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Magda Cassidy & Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Editor Producer: Kat Milsom Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Social Media: Anthony Barter & Amber Hourigan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti   Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Dr Aliza Pressman: Parenting Advice You NEED To Hear | GREAT MOMENTS

    MAR 16 ·  BONUS

    Dr Aliza Pressman: Parenting Advice You NEED To Hear | GREAT MOMENTS

    50% of new parents experience a rise in stress, anxiety or depression according to recent research. With so much noise online about the “right” way to parent, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all wrong. Dr. Aliza Pressman is a renowned childhood expert and developmental psychologist. She believes that the only “right” way to parent is the way that works for you. In this Great Moment, she breaks down the intrinsic link between a parent’s mental health and their child’s wellbeing proving why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish... it’s essential. 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 Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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