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Great Company with Jamie Laing
Jampot Productions
87 episodes
11 hours ago

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



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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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Great Company with Jamie Laing
RUNNA FOUNDER, BEN PARKER ON BUILDING ONE OF WORLD'S BIGGEST FITNESS APPS IN JUST 4 YEARS

You might not have heard of Ben Parker, but you’ve almost definitely heard of Runna — the incredible running app that just sold to Strava for millions 


For me, this one’s probably my biggest regret but also one of my biggest lessons. A few years ago, a young entrepreneur came up to me after an event to tell me about his business. It sounded brilliant, but honestly… I couldn’t see it: “Why would a running app take off?” I thought. Well, that business was Runna, the app that’s now one of the biggest fitness apps in the world. And that young entrepreneur was Ben Parker. Missing the chance to invest in Ben’s vision taught me a powerful lesson: always look for the opportunity in someone else’s passion.


Fast-forward four years and Ben’s built — and sold — a business that most would call “impossible.” But behind that success is a story of sacrifice, pressure, and what ambition really costs. In today’s episode, Ben opens up like never before about the realities of building something extraordinary — the highs, the lows, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.


We cover:

  • How to turn your purpose into a thriving business
  • The personal sacrifices behind success
  • What makes a truly great founder
  • How to build a culture that wins
  • What it really takes to make it to the top


As much as I’m still a little gutted I didn’t invest, I’m blown away by what Ben’s achieved — and I can’t wait to see what’s next for him.


This is one of those rare, raw conversations you don’t want to miss.


And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk

 

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: Jemima Rathbone 

Producer: Helen Burke

Editor: Dan King

Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa 

Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett

Audio: Rafi Amsili 

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter 

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Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11 hours ago
1 hour 3 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
KATHERINE RYAN: HOW I CHANGED MY MINDSET & MADE A LIFE FOR ME & MY DAUGHTER

How Katherine Ryan turned grit into greatness. Katherine Ryan might just be the funniest person on Earth. She’s a brilliant comedian, actress, writer and podcaster who says it exactly how it is.


I first met Katherine a few years ago and I’ve always admired her energy and determination to succeed. Long before she became one of the UK’s biggest comedians, she was working on the stand-up circuit while raising her daughter Violet as a single mum. Now, with an incredible career and her fourth child on the way, she’s still doing it all completely on her own terms.


We cover:

  • How Katherine navigated life as a single mum in her twenties
  • Shifting her mindset: overcoming insecurities and embracing gratitude
  • Her journey to succeed in a male-dominated industry
  • Why she treats her kids as capable individuals, not babies
  • Overcoming the challenges of maintaining intimacy during pregnancy


I love every conversation I have with Katherine - and this one was no different. It reminded me how we can always learn more about ourselves and the way we approach life.


Listen to Katherine’s new show, Write Me Dirty, where two comedians write FILTHY fiction about each other, here: OUT NOW!


And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk

 

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: Jemima Rathbone 

Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa 

Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett

Audio: Rafi Amsili 

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter 

- 

 

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 week ago
59 minutes 31 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
SPENCER MATTHEWS: OUR FIRST HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT OUR FRIENDSHIP

Spencer Matthews is a very old friend of mine - we grew up together sharing some pretty embarrassing moments on television, making a name for ourselves as podcasters interviewing (and winding up) some of Hollywood’s finest, in our podcast, ‘6 Degrees’.


However, in the last few years, our friendship has begun to wane, and it’s a question I’m asked all the time: "Have you and Spencer fallen out?". To tell the truth, I’ve never really know the answer to this… We’ve hardly seen each other for a number of reasons, and so when he reached out about this recording, I thought it’s time to get to the bottom of this, because friendships are important and worth fighting for.


We cover:

  • Why he wasn’t invited to my London wedding
  • Where he was during my ultramarathons
  • Wild stories of our time on Made In Chelsea
  • Spencer shares the lowest points of his alcoholism
  • How the grief of losing his brother as a child, has impacted his capacity for emotions


This podcast was created for connection in a world of disconnection, and this episode is quite raw for me. Like many men, I’m not always the greatest communicator, and I think Spencer would say the same for himself, so having this opportunity to sit down together, and lay it all out on the table was really special.


And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk 


I also sat down with Spencer on his podcast, Untapped, which, if you loved this, you can check out too: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/untapped/id1788474884

 

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

Instagram- www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast 

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast 

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk 


THE CREDITS 

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone 

Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa 

Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett

Audio: Rafi Amsili 

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter 

- 

 

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 7 minutes 50 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
GSTAAD GUY: INSIDE THE MINDS OF THE ULTRA-RICH

Gstaad Guy is a creator I’ve followed for a few years, the anonymous creator who lifts the lid on the 0.01%. He gained fame for impersonating and poking fun at the lavish lifestyle of the ultra-wealthy in luxury ski resorts like Gstaad, created an alter ego, Cousin Colton, to represent the "new money" crowd.


The fascinating thing about Gstaad guy is that despite satirising the ultra-wealthy, poking fun at their absurdity, he is loved by billionaires, with a huge concentration of them among his following. I was absolutely fascinated to have him in the studio to find out more…


We cover:

  • The madness of Gstaad, the secret billionaire hide out in Switzerland
  • The inspiration behind the character of Constantine
  • Why we’re obsessed with wealth
  • The issues wealthy parents instil in their kids
  • How we find happiness and dealing with failure
  • How he ended up working with luxury brands like Loro Piana and Audemars Piguet

 

This conversation really opened my eyes to how some people live, but how ultimately, regardless of money, we’re all find happiness in connection with others.


And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk 

 

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

Instagram- www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast  

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast  

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk 


THE CREDITS  

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone  

Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa 

Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett

Audio: Rafi Amsili  

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter  

- 

 

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 weeks ago
57 minutes 17 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
TIM KEY ON THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, FAMILY & WHAT HE'S REALLY LIKE WHEN THE CAMERAS ARE OFF

Tim Key is a poet, a comic and someone who I developed an unlikely friendship with through various television appearances together. A few months ago, I went to see The Ballad of Wallis Island and was totally blown away by Tim who not only starred in the movie, but wrote it too. He is a total star and I was excited to have him in the studio - his dry wit combined with my restless energy always makes for a fun time.


Tim is quite a personal guy, and like many comics, uses humour to deflect, but he shared a side of him I’d never really seen.


We cover:

  • How Tim faked going to Cambridge to get into the Footlights theatre group
  • Brotherly relationships and how some memories shape us
  • Filming and writing The Ballad of Wallis Island
  • The loneliness of LA
  • Becoming a comedian and summers in Edinburgh


I loved this conversation - it’s a little more lighthearted than other episodes, but within that light, we are still able to uncover the deep.


Tim shared some poems from his new book, L.A. Baby! which you can find here: www.utterandpress.co.uk/


And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:

Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Editor: Dan King

Video: Jake Ji

Audio: Rafi Amsili

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 weeks ago
1 hour 4 minutes 45 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
ALAIN DE BOTTON: WHY MAKING FRIENDS AS AN ADULT FEELS IMPOSSIBLE (BUT ISN'T)

Alain de Botton came on the show one year ago and totally blew me away. We spoke about relationships with parents, partners, attachment styles and so much more. And now he’s back and we’re talking all about a relationships we often overlook but is potentially one of the most important in our lives: friendship.


Alain artfully dissects the issues we run into with deepening our friendships, why it’s so scary to vulnerable but how and why letting people in can lead us to a richer life. 


We cover:

  • How to open up to having more meaningful friendships
  • Sexual anxiety in friendship particularly among men
  • How polyamory could be born from a lack of real friendship
  • Friendship break-ups and why they can be a good thing
  • Why people might be bad friends
  • How to argue well in relationships


As expected, my mind was well and truly blown again. This conversation reminded me we can all have richer relationships if we take down our guards and ask the questions we really want to be asked.


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:

Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


If you'd like to get Alain's latest book, 'The Secrets of Successful Friendships', you can find it here: shop.theschooloflife.com/products/the-secrets-of-successful-friendships


You can also hear more about The School Of Life here: www.theschooloflife.com/signup/

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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Video: Jake Ji

Audio: Rafi Amsili

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 20 minutes 33 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
LOUIE SPENCE: I MAKE EVERYONE ELSE HAPPY BUT I CAN’T FIND HAPPINESS MYSELF

Louie Spence is a showbiz icon. For thirty years he was a professional dancer, performing on the West End and touring with the Spice Girls and Take That. But it was his starring role on Sky 1’s Pineapple Studios that made him a celebrity. 


I’ve met Louie a couple of times before now and he genuinely lights up every room he’s in. But beneath his larger-than-life character is a different, quieter person who has struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as he can remember. 


We cover: 

  • His lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression 
  • His mum Pat’s secret battle with alcoholism
  • Finding his people at Italia Conti stage school
  • Growing up as gay during the Aids epidemic
  • His decision not to become a parent 


I came away from our conversation knowing more about who the real Louie Spence is - and I think he is far more entertaining and interesting than he could possibly ever know. 


If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned in today’s podcast, here are some links:

  • samaritans.org
  • mind.org.uk


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:

Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 10 minutes 30 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
EXCLUSIVE - JESSIE J: I'M FINALLY READY TO TALK ABOUT MY CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Jessie J’s voice is unparalleled - a true superstar. Having been a fan for years, I was so excited to have her in the studio, but what she revealed during the record I had never expected to hear…


In May, Jessie came into record and shared with me that she’d recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. A week later, she asked if she could come back in to record following her surgery. We’ve never recorded an episode in two parts before, but it felt important to give Jessie the space to share her story in the way that felt most authentic to her.


For the first time in a long form, Jessie explains the full diagnosis story and updates us on life post surgery. She shares the experience of doing Capital’s Summertime Ball knowing it was her last performance before her surgery, how the experience has changed her, and the impacts on her relationships too.


We cover:

  • Jessie’s breast cancer diagnosis and journey to surgery
  • Life post surgery
  • How she met and fell for her partner
  • Her experience of miscarriage
  • Winning the Chinese singing competition, Singer


This conversation is all about not taking life for granted because you never know what’s around the corner. It’s about looking for silver linings, and sucking life for all its worth. Jessie - thank you for sharing your story with us, we’re sending you all the love and support.


If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned in today’s podcast, here are some links:

  • coppafeel.org
  • www.cancerresearchuk.org
  • www.macmillan.org.uk


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us

Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 15 minutes 15 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
EXCLUSIVE - TULISA'S UNTOLD TRUTH BEHIND DRUGS SCANDAL

You may know Tulisa from N-Dubz or as an X Factor judge in the 2010s, but one day it all came crashing down as she found herself at the heart of a sting, which saw her lose her reputation, her career and almost her life. She came into the Great Company studio to chat openly and exclusively with me about the last few years and share ALL the details


We cover:

  • The court case that almost ruined her life
  • The truth behind those headlines that changed everything
  • Finding fame with N-Dubz
  • Why she chooses to be celibate


This conversation is a wild ride and a reminder of never taking anything for granted. LOCK IN!


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us

Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes 2 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY: I TRIED TO BE SOMEONE I WASN'T

It’s a special bonus FRIDAY episode of Great Company!


Chad Michael Murray is someone we all grew up watching - he was the teen heart throb I wished I was. I was a huge fan of One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls and of course, Freaky Friday and as he was over to promote the sequel, Freakier Friday, I was delighted to get some time to chat to him…


Chad opened up about feeling boxed in by stereotypes earlier in his career, and how having a family has taught him to free himself of others’ expectations. He tells me how an accident which resulted in months in hospital lead to his first big break. He also shared some excellent parenting advice


We cover:

- What is was like reuniting with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis on set

- Pressure of being a heartthrob

- Wanting to leave a legacy

- His imposter syndrome at a table read

- Why being a dad is his proudest achievement.


This conversation made me really excited to become a dad!


Freakier Friday is out in cinemas now.


THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
31 minutes 23 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
TJ POWER: PHONE ADDICTION IS REAL & HERE'S HOW WE BEAT IT

I am addicted to my phone. I use it for work, I use it for my personal life, I use it to unwind to and be entertained by, but I’m also very aware I probably use it too much. TJ Power is a neuroscientist whose mission is to explain and help us take control of the dopamine addictions so many of us nurture - be it co-dependence on our phones, overwatching porn or struggling to motivate ourselves through the day. 


Author of ‘The DOSE Effect’, TJ explains the roles dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins play on our decision making, the importance of finding balance and harmony between them.


We cover:

  • How chasing dopamine is impacting your dating life or long term relationship
  • Why watching porn is destroying the male brain
  • Tips to reduce your phone usage
  • How we’re flooded with oxytocin in childbirth
  • The power of nature in rebalancing our brain chemistry
  • Tips to make us less dopamine addicted


This conversation seriously blew me away and has inspired me to be more proactive in my relationship with my phone

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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Editor: Dan King

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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2 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 5 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
Introducing Write Me Dirty

We’re all about stories that surprise you—and this one seriously delivers.


Meet Write Me Dirty: the outrageously funny podcast where comedy collides with self-penned erotica. Hosted by the incomparable Katherine Ryan, each week brings chaotic writing prompts (think: canned beans, zombies, accidental threesomes) and even wilder celebrity storytelling face-offs.


It’s weird. It’s spicy. It’s the best kind of brilliant. Here is a little 10 minute sneak peek for your enjoyment.


Need a little creative chaos in your week? You’re in Great Company.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
11 minutes 13 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
CHLOE BURROWS: I'VE FINALLY FOUND LOVE AFTER LOVE ISLAND

I’ve always been fascinated by the world of Love Island. Having come up on reality, I know how tough it can be both during the show and building a career afterwards, maintaining relationships that the public feel ownership over, and what that does to your mental health. Chloe Burrows was on the seventh series of Love Island in 2021, and was a fan favourite for her no-filter charm. She’s also one of the few islanders who’s managed to make a name for herself beyond the villa, hosting her own hugely successful podcast and numerous TV docs…


We cover:

•⁠ ⁠How she ended up on Love Island as a bombshell

•⁠ ⁠The celeb she almost ended up dating

•⁠ ⁠The back story to the ‘married man’ comments in her VT

•⁠ ⁠Getting ADHD diagnosis from being on Love Island

•⁠ ⁠The worst relationship she’s ever been in

•⁠ ⁠Falling in love again

•⁠ ⁠Her new dating show and leaving the apps


This conversation is warm, wild and packed with heart, just like Chloe.


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us

Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


And if you'd like to watch Chloe's new show, 'Love In The Wild', you can find it here: www.channel4.com/programmes/love-in-the-wild-untold


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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Producer: Helen Burke

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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2 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 55 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
DAVID GANDY: HOW EMBRACING IMPOSTER SYNDROME CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

I’ve sadly never been heralded for my fashion sense but one man who definitely has, is David Gandy. He’s one of the most successful international male models, standing out in an industry where very few men have reached his level of fame and house-hold recognition.

 

David didn’t plan on becoming a model. In fact, it all started when a friend secretly entered him into a modelling competition on ITV’s ‘This Morning'. He ended up winning and his life changed almost overnight. From there, he became the face of exclusive designers Dolce & Gabbana, famously fronting their hugely successful D&G Light Blue fragrance campaign. I was so excited to have him on the pod and speak about his career, life after modelling and of course, find out if he's ever been approached for a movie (answer - he has and you won't believe the role he turned down...!)

 

We cover:

•⁠  ⁠Working in a female-dominated industry with some of the most iconic supermodels of all time

•⁠  ⁠Toxic masculinity and advocating for the ‘Lost Boys’ who are getting sucked in

•⁠  ⁠Overcoming shyness and being an introvert in the public eye

•⁠  ⁠Facing up to making mistakes and looking at our insecurities

•⁠  ⁠David’s venture into growing his own brand, WellWear

•⁠  ⁠And of course, some wild after-party stories!

 

This conversation was a reminder of the value of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone - you never know where it will take you…


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us

Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Editor: Dan King

Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza

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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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 6 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
ASHLEY ROBERTS: BEING IN THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS ALMOST KILLED ME

TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide


I’ve know Ashley Roberts for a long time - she’s someone who lights up whatever room she walks into, but the thing that always strikes me about her, is that she’s lived a tough life and yet still has this sunny disposition. I was really excited to have her come onto the pod and she did not disappoint - laughs, tears and everything in between…


We cover:

  • The brutal reality of being in the pussycat dolls
  • How she honours her dad’s memory after losing him to suicide
  • Being the break in the cycle of family trauma
  • The power of breathwork to calm her anxiety
  • Deciding to be child-free
  • Our experience on Strictly Come Dancing (and whether we still watch our dances back with a glass of wine)


This conversation was brimming with energy and emotion - Ashley is proof of how opening yourself to your own vulnerabilities can lead to a richer life - rich in sadness, rich in joy and rich in laughter too. 


You can buy Ashley’s book on Breathwork here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathwork-Techniques-better-emotional-physical/dp/1785124625


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us

Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Editor: Dan King

Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza

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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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 41 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
PART 2 RIORDAN MAYNARD - REBUILDING LIFE AFTER PRISON & LOSING EVERYTHING

This is a first for me - a part 2. If you haven’t heard my first interview with Riordan Maynard, the businessman who got sent to maximum security prison in the US for 6 years, go back and listen now! The reaction from that first episode was astonishing so we simply had to get him back in to answer all those burning questions you all had sent in…


We talk about the lasting impact of prison on his confidence, his identity, and most of all, his family. And of course, dive into the ins and outs of what prison in the states is really like.


We cover:

•⁠ ⁠The PTSD he now lives with after leaving jail

•⁠ ⁠The unexpected friendships (and business offers) he made in prison (including an offer to be the European Cocaine King!!)

•⁠ ⁠Mental resilience he developed inside

•⁠ ⁠The impact of his time away on his kids and wife

•⁠ ⁠How he’s rebuilding his life now


This is a conversation about second chances and what it really takes to rebuild your life after everything has fallen apart. I admire Riordan’s honesty and sheer resilience more than ever - and I think you’ll understand why.


If you're interested in finding out more about Riordan's work, you can head to https://www.mindfort.co/


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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Producer: Helen Burke

Editor: Dan King

Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan


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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 43 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
FORMULA 1 RISING STAR BIANCA BUSTAMANTE: I CANNOT FINANCIALLY AFFORD TO CRASH

I’ve loved watching the F1 on a Sunday afternoon since I was a kid - the cars, the glamour, the spraying everyone in champagne on the podium - it’s iconic. It’s a sport that’s known for its opulence and, despite being a gender mixed sport, it’s always been a male dominated space, but things are finally starting to change…

 

Bianca Bustamante is a 20 year old driver from the Philippines. Her family sacrificed everything to get her to where she is today: her story is one of determination and perseverance. I was absolutely delighted to have her come join me in the studio to talk about her journey but also nerd-out about F1.

 

We cover:

•⁠  ⁠The physical training needed to be a race car driver

•⁠  ⁠Being a woman in a male dominated sport

•⁠  ⁠The impact of humble beginnings in Formula 1

•⁠  ⁠Embracing and overcoming the fear of failure

•⁠  ⁠How not to relate your self worth to your career

 

This conversation illuminated what a crazy world Formula 1 can be but also how a positive approach to life can be such a game-changer to success.


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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Editor: Dan King

Assistant Producer: Gurlina Heer + Emily D'Souza

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan


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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 59 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
AITCH: I LOST FRIENDS CHASING SUCCESS

Aitch - or as he’s known to his mother, Harrison James Armstrong, is a Manchester born rapper, who’s known for his cheeky personality and insane freestyle talent. He hasn’t released music for a while, but he’s back with his new album, ‘4’, so I was excited to have him in the studio to find out about what he’s been up to in that break, and the reason he took it…


We cover:

•⁠ ⁠The impact of becoming an adult in the limelight

•⁠ ⁠The changing landscape of the music industry

•⁠ ⁠The difference between Aitch and Harrison

•⁠ ⁠Getting into fights

•⁠ ⁠The pressure that comes with new releases

•⁠ ⁠Aitch’s recent trek up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money and awareness for Down syndrome Association


This conversation was really heartwarming, especially hearing Aitch open up about his special relationship with his sister, and how she keeps him grounded despite his huge successes!


If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us

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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Gurlina Heer + Emily D'Souza

Video: Jake Ji & Ryley Kirby

Social Media: Laura Coughlan


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


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3 months ago
56 minutes 57 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
JAMIE & NICK LAING: DAD TOLD ME THIS ONE THING THAT CHANGED MY VIEW ON FATHERHOOD

If you haven’t already heard… I’m going to be a dad! Becoming a parent is a topic I’ve discussed on the podcast before, but now it’s really happening, we thought we’d do a bit more of a personal episode of the show this week, so I sat down with my producer, Jemima, to talk about how I’m really feeling about becoming a dad.


This is a really personal episode because I also invite my own dad, Nick Laing, onto the pod - his first ever appearance - to ask for advice and reflect on our relationship.


We cover:

•⁠ ⁠Navigating my anxiety about becoming a father

•⁠ ⁠Dad talks about me being a nightmare child

•⁠ ⁠How I became more present with family after my early 20s

•⁠ ⁠Making the most of our time before the baby arrives and life changes forever!

•⁠ ⁠The type of dad I aspire to be

I found this conversation deeply moving: having the opportunity to open up with my dad, hear his advice and perspective was so comforting. I am so blessed to have a dad like mine, and it was a reminder to cherish time with the people you love.


You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @greatcompanypodcast and if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk


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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Producer: Helen Burke

Video: Jake Ji & Ryley Kirby

Social Media: Laura Coughlan


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


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3 months ago
44 minutes 54 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing
LOVE EXPERT YUNG PUEBLO: WHY WE STAY IN RELATIONSHIPS WE KNOW ARE OVER

Yung Pueblo rose to prominence as a writer known for his deeply reflective thoughts on self-awareness, relationships, and personal transformation - shared widely through his quotes on social media. What began in 2012 as a private outlet soon evolved into a global platform. By 2014, his introspective musings were resonating with millions seeking clarity, healing, and inner growth.


We cover:

•⁠ ⁠Advice for anyone currently facing emotional pain, uncertainty, or major life transitions 

•⁠ ⁠His personal philosophy on love, navigating relationships

•⁠ ⁠The transformative role meditation has played in his life

•⁠ ⁠His reckless lifestyle that led to a heart attack that changed his life

•⁠ ⁠The guilt he felt towards his parents and how he reconnected with his father

•⁠ ⁠The Great American Poverty Trap he was brought up in


This conversation is a powerful reminder of how malleable we are as human beings—and that no matter where we start, we each have the ability to change the trajectory of our own lives.


You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast and if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

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THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Gurlina Heer

Editor: Dan King

Video: Jake Ji & Ryley Kirby

Social Media: Laura Coughlan


Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot


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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 23 seconds

Great Company with Jamie Laing

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



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