Losing the Plot

Ashleigh Simonot

Life can feel messy, confusing and at times unhinged. Losing the plot is a podcast that unpacks it all. Ashleigh yaps solo-and occasionally with special guests-about culture, chaos, and society. Expect random thought spirals, deep dives into relationships, media analysis, and far too many funny personal stories. New episodes biweekly. Come over and lose the plot with us.

Episodes

  1. 8: I Got Ghosted After Karaoke, How Far-Right Propaganda Almost Got Me & Why Hyrox =Cheer Cult?

    MAY 7

    8: I Got Ghosted After Karaoke, How Far-Right Propaganda Almost Got Me & Why Hyrox =Cheer Cult?

    This week I'm back riding solo and honestly? I had a lot to say. I'm talking about working at a Hyrox event think cheerleading competition meets cult vibes,, and why swallowing your ego is the most important thing you can do as a creative freelancer. The roller coaster is real!  We dive into my karaoke disaster that got me ghosted (yes, really), a university dating story where a guy traveled three hours to see me then left with my neighbour, and why I've been falling down a far right media rabbit hole as a guilty pleasure (the propaganda machine is good, guys). I'm getting into politics and human rights, why indifference is more dangerous than extremism, and the duty we all have to stay informed even when it's overwhelming. Plus, I get into my nemesis of the week.  We talk about predators on tour (Russell Brand's press circuit is deeply concerning), why we need to stop memifying dangerous people, and how humour can make us numb to truly horrific behaviour. And finally, I watched Call Me By Your Name for the first time and it changed something in my brain. We're talking about yearning, humanness, taking risks in love, and why feeling everything deeply is never a waste even when it hurts. This one's chaotic, passionate, and deeply human. If you've ever felt too much or felt like YOUR TOO MUCH, loved too hard, or lost the plot while somehow becoming more yourself, this is for you.  🎧 Come find me on socials 🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

    49 min
  2. 7: Plotting with Winnie Holzman - Creating Wicked, Embracing Insecurity & The Power of Kindness

    APR 2

    7: Plotting with Winnie Holzman - Creating Wicked, Embracing Insecurity & The Power of Kindness

    This week I'm joined by the legendary Winnie Holzman, the brilliant mind behind Wicked (The Screenplay and Movies) and My So-Called Life. She's not only one of the most talented writers, but genuinely one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. We dive deep into the creative process, why insecurity is actually your friend as an artist, and how embracing that feeling of "I don't know if I can do this" leads to the most powerful work. Winnie shares her journey from performing in comedy groups to Broadway, the life changing power of mentorship (hello, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim), and why giving everything to the process matters more than the outcome. We talk about love, marriage, 41 years together and why humor is everything in a relationship. Plus, the green elephant in the room: Wicked. Winnie opens up about the 10 year pregnancy of creating the movies, the perfect casting chemistry between Ariana and Cynthia, and why they never wanted it to just be "the play on film." We also get into My So-Called Life, capturing teenage angst without social media, and her next project reuniting with Claire Danes. In these darker times, we discuss holding onto kindness and humanity, and why small acts of kindess and love matter more than ever. This conversation was so special to me. If you've ever felt like an imposter, struggled with creative doubt, or just need a reminder that kindness is everything, this one's for you. 🎧 Come find me on socials 🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

    1h 3m
  3. 6: Embarrassing Things That Shouldn't Be, Seth Rogen's advice & My Anna Wintour Encounter

    MAR 19

    6: Embarrassing Things That Shouldn't Be, Seth Rogen's advice & My Anna Wintour Encounter

    This week I'm back with another solo episode. I'm talking about the man who became a traffic vigilante (truly one bad morning away), getting back on set, ADHD meds, rejections, and the time I accidentally caught Anna Wintour mid-fall at Milan Fashion Week. We're diving into things that are so embarrassing but absolutely shouldn't be (holding an umbrella? Collecting your fast food order? The suitcase struggle?), my nemesis of the week (airport baggage handlers and the ableism conversation), and why I'm plotting to become mysterious despite having a podcast where I overshare weekly. Plus, I went to a Seth Rogen Q&A that genuinely changed my brain, discovered astrocartography and nearly booked a one way ticket to Sydney, and we're unpacking why lovable villains and anti-heroes are actually the best characters (Klaus from Vampire Diaries, Villanelle from Killing Eve... I see you). Oh, and a little podcast update: we're going monthly from now on, first Thursday of every month. More guests, more chaos, same energy. If you've ever felt like you're one minor inconvenience away from stopping traffic in the middle of a main road, this one's for you. 🎧 Come find me on socials 🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

    45 min
  4. 5: Imposter Syndrome & Doing It for the Plot - I Accidentally Joined a Cult

    MAR 5

    5: Imposter Syndrome & Doing It for the Plot - I Accidentally Joined a Cult

    This week it’s just me, myself and I…getting honest about imposter syndrome, creative freelancer panic, and that deeply unsettling era of life once your frontal cortex fully develops and you realise, oh… I’m actually responsible for myself now. We’re talking about navigating your late twenties, career anxiety, feeling behind, and the delusion required to keep going anyway. Plus, I share about the time I accidentally joined a cult (I was young, OK?), the art of yearning (a personality trait at this point), my nemesis of the week, and a truly offensive Rotten Tomatoes score (hear me out). If you’ve ever felt like you’re Losing the Plot but also weirdly becoming more yourself at the same time, welcome. You’re in the right place!  This week we’re chaotic but self-aware - the perfect mix.

    49 min
  5. 4: Plotting with Dafne Keen (Again)

    FEB 20

    4: Plotting with Dafne Keen (Again)

    This week, I’m joined by a very special guest - the wonderful Dafne Keen, she’s back and better than ever! We discuss our love for Hamilton (being in the room where it happens), time blindness, AI and how easily it can bamboozle us. We also deep dive into our love of movies and what made us fall in love in the first place. In addition, Dafne shares a crazy story about her experience with Killer Whales and we finish with some classic games. This is not one to miss… 🎧 Come find me on socials  🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

    1h 17m
  6. 3: Plotting Solo, Nemeses, ADHD & reflecting on the last year of my 20's

    FEB 5

    3: Plotting Solo, Nemeses, ADHD & reflecting on the last year of my 20's

    I’m on my own this week, riding solo and yapping my way through ADHD hyper-fixations, Grief, The Oscars, exotic birds in London (yes, really), and what I’m choosing to leave behind as I enter my 30s. Expect controlled chaos, unfiltered thoughts, and the kind of spirals that almost feel productive? 🎧 Come find me on socials  🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

    48 min
  7. 2: Plotting with Dafne Keen

    JAN 22

    2: Plotting with Dafne Keen

    This week we have a very special guest, none other than the lovely Dafne Keen. This episode we get into our phobias, tips on accents and how to snap into any character with one sentence. How myself and Dafne meet. An insight into being a child actor and transitioning to being an adult on set. With a rather controversial hear me out section. You’re in for a treat. I can’t wait to share our giggle filled episode with you! 🎧 Come find me on socials  🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

    53 min
  8. 1: The Plot Begins

    JAN 8

    1: The Plot Begins

    Welcome to Losing the Plot, I’m your host Ashleigh and I’m here to try unpack all the outrageous things happening in our culture. Expect random thought spirals, hear me outs and my rouge opinions on current media. As an ADHD girlie working in Film & TV, straddling the Gen Z/ Millennial threshold I regularly feel like I’m losing the plot. This first episode we get into Grief, going from HR to Hollywood, Standing in for Timothée Chalamet and whether you can you truly separate art from the artists? At the end of the day I’m just a girl who loves to yap to herself and others to try make sense of a world that is quite frankly NUTS. 🎧 Come find me on socials  🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

    46 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

Life can feel messy, confusing and at times unhinged. Losing the plot is a podcast that unpacks it all. Ashleigh yaps solo-and occasionally with special guests-about culture, chaos, and society. Expect random thought spirals, deep dives into relationships, media analysis, and far too many funny personal stories. New episodes biweekly. Come over and lose the plot with us.

Information

  • Creator
    Ashleigh Simonot
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit