By The Way...with Harriet Rose

By The Way...
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By The Way... hosted by Harriet Rose is the show that dives into the things no one asked about, but you’re desperate to bring up. From niche obsessions to the random "did you know" facts that sneak into every conversation, Harriet sits down with celebrity guests to celebrate the art of the overshare. Follow us @bythewaypodcastishere on instagram. Follow our host @iamharrietrose

  1. 1d ago

    Lucas Jones on Grief, Ghosts & What Happens After We Die

    Break Clause actor and poet Lucas Jones joins Harriet to talk death, grief, the afterlife and the signs from beyond that are almost impossible to explain. Lucas has one belief he can’t shake: death is a myth. But what does he actually mean by that - and can experiencing loss completely change the way you look at being alive? From losing a childhood friend to a mysterious voicemail that appeared months after someone died, Lucas and Harriet share the experiences that have made them question what really happens when we die. Harriet also opens up about losing her dad at 17 — and one unexplained moment that has stayed with her ever since. And because this is By The Way, things take a turn. Lucas reveals the childhood identity he nearly adopted, a honeymoon encounter that may have uncovered a long-lost relative, and the bizarre school experience that changed how he saw himself. Plus, Harriet makes a confession about her teenage years that explains… quite a lot. Content warning: This episode contains conversations about death, grief and bereavement, including the loss of a parent and a friend in a motorcycle accident. It also contains discussions of sex and sexual experiences, including references to teenage experiences, and strong language. CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Lucas Jones00:32 “Death Is a Myth”03:34 Losing Someone Too Soon05:08 Where Do We Go When We Die?07:32 Harriet Opens Up About Losing Her Dad15:33 How Grief Changes You17:23 Signs From Beyond20:17 Do Coincidences Really Exist?24:13 Do You Believe in Ghosts?25:00 How Death Can Make You Live Better26:14 BY THE WAY: Lucas Almost Renamed Himself “Ice”30:22 Growing Up, Parties & Teenage Chaos34:06 Harriet Realising She Was Gay34:56 Marriage & Lucas’ Barbados Roots38:03 BY THE WAY: Have You Seen Succession?40:59 BY THE WAY: Lucas’ New Series Break Clause43:17 Becoming a “Smooth Operator”44:22 Growing Up Mixed Race47:13 Why Talking About Death Doesn’t Have to Be Sad ___ By The Way is the podcast where Harriet Rose skips the small talk and embraces the overshare. Guests choose what they actually want to talk about - leading to unexpected tangents, honest conversations and the kind of stories you don’t usually hear in an interview.

  2. Oct 1

    Nicola Thorp on OCD, Maternity Leave & Investigating Mohamed Al-Fayed

    Content note: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and mental health. Please listen with care and skip any sections that aren’t right for you Nicola Thorp is a broadcaster, journalist and campaigner, dubbed the “Vigilante in Pink” for taking conversations directly to the people she disagrees with. This week, Nicola joins Harriet for a conversation that goes from OCD and motherhood to Mohamed Al-Fayed and the far right - with quite a few unexpected detours along the way. Nicola and Harriet get candid about living with intrusive thoughts, the moments when your own brain becomes impossible to trust, and what happened when motherhood brought Nicola’s experience to a whole new level.  Then, by the way… Nicola can drive a boat, but not a car. Harriet has questions. Lots of them. And five years of living on a canal boat provides some answers she probably wasn’t prepared for. Things take a turn when Nicola opens up about her investigation into Mohamed Al-Fayed - and why she believes what happened can’t be explained by looking at one man alone. And then there’s the “Vigilante in Pink.” Why does Nicola willingly walk into far-right protests and start conversations with people who fundamentally disagree with her? And what happens when one of those conversations goes very wrong?

  3. Sep 24

    Kevin Twomey on Coming Out, Dropping Out & Finding Humour in Grief

    Kevin Twomey has a confession: he’s a university dropout. But somehow that’s only the beginning.The I’m Grand Mam host joins Harriet for a true overshare that goes from coming out and Catholic guilt to astrology, Irish families, disastrous nights out and Kevin’s unexpected talent for operating heavy machinery.They also find the funny side of grief, as Harriet and Kevin swap stories about losing their dads - including one particularly unforgettable moment at Harriet’s father’s funeral.00:00 Intro00:34 BY THE WAY?- UNIVERSITY DROPOUT03:55 Coming Out to His Dad07:22 From “Kevin 11” to Dropping Out08:50 Kevin’s Unexpected New Career11:48 Harriet Reads Kevin’s Star Sign15:54 French People, Duolingo & Airport Icks18:24 The University Experience Kevin Missed23:38 BY THE WAY, ALTER SERVER27:19 Finding the Funny Side of Grief33:52 BY THE WAY- THE NEWSREADER36:48 Kevin & Harriet Swap TV Obsessions38:40 I’m Grand Mam & Why Irish People Are Funnier41:30 The People You Instantly Click With

  4. Sep 17

    Alice Brine: Big Boobs, Body Shaming & Being Sexualised

    Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! New Zealand comedian, actor, writer and director Alice Brine joins Harriet for a completely unfiltered conversation about boobs, body shaming and the bizarre things people think it’s acceptable to say about women’s bodies. Alice opens up about being sexualised from a young age, why she avoided talking about having big boobs in her stand-up for years, and what finally made her decide to take ownership of the conversation. Together they dive into beauty standards, being sexualised in the workplace, internet trolls and why commenting on someone’s body isn’t necessarily a compliment - even when you think it is.Alice also reveals why she can’t tell the time on an analogue clock, her disastrous relationship with maths and the very special classes that somehow got her through school. Plus, bald men, unwanted pubes and dead parents! This is the ultimate unfiltered overshare. Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

  5. Sep 10

    Jinkx Monsoon: Witchcraft, Trans Identity & Intersexuality

    Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! Two-time Drag Race winner, comedian, actor and all-round icon Jinkx Monsoon joins Harriet for a wonderfully witchy conversation. From accidentally setting a carpet on fire during a Judy Garland ritual to being raised by her very own coven of formidable women. Together they dive into witchcraft, intuition and the divine feminine, before Jinkx opens up about her trans identity and discovering intersexuality within her family. Jinkx also shares how her grandmother judged her drag looks long before RuPaul, the extraordinary prediction her psychic aunt made about her future, and why being visible for young trans people has given her career a much bigger purpose. Plus, astral projection, religious trauma, Practical Magic, finding joy outside of work and what Jinkx is really looking for in a man. Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

  6. Aug 6

    By The Way... I'm Rosie Jones and Being Disabled Has Made Me A Better Person.

    CW: This episode contains discussions of ableist language. Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! Multi-award-winning comedian, writer, actor and Taskmaster loser, Rosie Jones, joins Harriet for a brutally honest chat between two friends. From the Barbie story that should’ve been Rosie’s first clue she was a lesbian to living with cerebral palsy, nothing is off limits. Together they tackle the questions about disability that so many people are too scared to ask, and why “getting it wrong” might actually be better than saying nothing at all. Rosie also shares the heartbreaking story that changed the way she sees society, explains why she chose one of the most controversial words in the English language as the title of her documentary, and finally comes clean about her Pride DJ set. Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! ___ 00:00 Welcome Rosie Jones! 01:30 The Barbie moment that should’ve been the first clue Rosie was gay 03:05 Did cerebral palsy make Rosie a better person? 10:30 The questions people are too afraid to ask about disability 17:40 ADHD, disability and who gets to use the label 24:50 Rosie’s controversial documentary and reclaiming the R-word 27:20 Fighting for disability rights and why Rosie speaks out 34:20 The four minutes that changed how Rosie sees society 42:40 Comedy as a defence mechanism 43:00 Did Rosie lose Taskmaster on purpose? 46:20 Rosie’s Pride DJ confession 49:25 Rosie’s final By The Way

  7. Jul 30

    By The Way... I'm Dino Fetscher and I'm Sober

    CW: This episode contains discussions about alcohol and sobriety. Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! This week, Harriet is joined by actor (and friend) Dino Fetscher. Raised in a Welsh pub and now proudly sober, Dino opens up about the moment he realised he was “exhausted from trying” to control his drinking, and how growing up with a German mother completely changed the way he sees Britain’s drinking culture. Plus, why Dino begged production for a scene with Joanna Lumley, the manifestation that landed him Oh, Mary!, his worst-ever audition, and the awkward story of how he and Harriet first met. Catch Dino in Oh, Mary! in the West End, Fool Me Once on Netflix, and Under Salt Marsh on Sky. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! 🔔

  8. Jul 23

    By The Way...I'm Ryan Sampson and I'd Love to Be in a Coma

    Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! In this episode, Harriet sits down with actor, writer and self-declared professional short king Ryan Sampson for a wildly entertaining chat that jumps from his heartfelt case for being put into a coma to the shocking reveal that Danny Dyer once did a runner from a Bulgarian restaurant without paying the bill. If you love crochet content, hate perfectly branded influencers, and have ever cried in a work meeting, this one's for you. Catch Ryan in The Other Bennet Sister and Brassic, plus his new show Mr. Big Stuff, streaming now on Sky! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode! 🔔

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By The Way... hosted by Harriet Rose is the show that dives into the things no one asked about, but you’re desperate to bring up. From niche obsessions to the random "did you know" facts that sneak into every conversation, Harriet sits down with celebrity guests to celebrate the art of the overshare. Follow us @bythewaypodcastishere on instagram. Follow our host @iamharrietrose

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