

194 episodes
by Jampot Productions · English
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.

Ben Zand discusses how people get pulled into online “manosphere” communities (Reddit/Discord) and related escape routes: looksmaxxing (black-pill ideology), incel beliefs, “gooning” (extreme porn…
18 Aug 2026 · 55m · 23 chapters
Menopause and perimenopause explained, focusing on estrogen decline/fluctuations, widespread symptoms, and increased chronic-disease risk; includes practical prevention via diet/lifestyle and…
16 Aug 2026 · 15m · 7 chapters
Neil Patrick Harris discusses his career (Doogie Howser, How I Met Your Mother, Oscars hosting), coming out as gay, fatherhood, and his creative philosophy; he also promotes the film Sunny Dancer.
11 Aug 2026 · 1h · 23 chapters
Rizzle Kicks’ rise and the pressure of early success, plus how they coped with anxiety, depression, and substance-culture temptations while rebuilding a healthier, lower-pressure creative life.
9 Aug 2026 · 15m · 8 chapters
Megan McKenna discusses two major life events: (1) a targeted home invasion robbery in her UK house shortly after her Montenegro engagement, and how it reshaped her sense of safety and led to trauma…
4 Aug 2026 · 1h 3m · 32 chapters
Luke Evans discusses identity and self-acceptance after growing up in Wales as a Jehovah’s Witness, being confused about his sexuality, and later being disfellowshipped; he shares how he survived…
2 Aug 2026 · 17m · 5 chapters
Michelle Kennedy’s journey from corporate lawyer to early dating-app executive (Badoo/Bumble) to founder of Peanut, a women’s community app; plus her motherhood-driven motivation, “timing” lessons,…
30 Jul 2026 · 45m · 26 chapters
Simon Pegg discusses fatherhood and abandonment, learning to be a “good man” for his daughter, and how his past alcohol addiction shaped his life and creative work.
28 Jul 2026 · 1h 1m · 30 chapters
Chloe Burrows reflects on her path to Love Island, her “bombshell” entry, life after the show, and coping with post-show anxiety and online misogyny.
26 Jul 2026 · 15m · 5 chapters
Money education for young adults—how to talk about finances with partners, negotiate raises, budget and avoid “dollar dribble” spending, and how economic pressures affect choices like having fewer…
23 Jul 2026 · 58m · 30 chapters
Tom Aspinall (UFC heavyweight champion) discusses fear and mindset before fights, the reality of injuries and public backlash, fighter pay and contract value, his career path from early training,…
21 Jul 2026 · 1h 7m · 36 chapters
Joe Marler (rugby player) reflects on childhood insecurities, his long-term relationship with Daisy, and mental health/burnout during retirement, then gives candid fatherhood advice and shares…
19 Jul 2026 · 17m · 10 chapters
Launch of “Hey You Presents” (Acast), a reality-TV deep dive celebrating 10 years of Hey You and 20 years of Housewives; discussion of why reality TV resonates, its social-media era impact, and…
18 Jul 2026 · 17m · 7 chapters
Georgie Corridge-Cole, founder of ShearLuxe, discusses selling the lifestyle digital publisher for just over £40m, building community through “behind-the-scenes” content, and the financial lessons…
16 Jul 2026 · 41m · 17 chapters
Nick Muhammad discusses how comedy and magic helped him survive bullying and later build a career.
14 Jul 2026 · 53m · 18 chapters
Jill Scott reflects on her England career (161 caps), the emotional arc of closing the chapter after the 2022 Euros win, and lessons about competitiveness, pride, mistakes, and self-comparison.
12 Jul 2026 · 15m · 9 chapters
Evan Spiegel (Snapchat founder/CEO) discusses building Snapchat from a Stanford student project into a global messaging platform, lessons on leadership and culture, calculated risk, and how social…
9 Jul 2026 · 52m · 24 chapters
Anastacia discusses her career breakthrough, songwriting process for “Left Outside Alone,” personal history (especially her mother), and vocal/mental health lessons from mentors, plus claims about…
7 Jul 2026 · 1h 1m · 22 chapters
Harry Hill discusses “life is too short to be serious,” using his TV/comedy persona, the importance of playfulness, and lessons learned from grief and aging.
5 Jul 2026 · 14m · 5 chapters
Lina Nielsen recounts her journey from being diagnosed with MS at 17—after rapid right-side weakness and near-paralysis—to becoming an Olympic medalist, and discusses MS misconceptions, retirement…
30 Jun 2026 · 1h 2m · 26 chapters
Dr. Julie (clinical psychologist) explains how relationship breakdowns come from avoiding difficult conversations and from “inner child” survival templates that trigger shame, defensiveness, and…
28 Jun 2026 · 17m · 6 chapters
Grace Beverley discusses building Tala from near-bankruptcy to growth, her long path through burnout, and how she manages control, OCD/anxiety, and grief.
23 Jun 2026 · 1h 15m · 26 chapters
Amal Rajan reflects on his father’s death and what grief teaches, arguing people should not take loved ones for granted and should reduce regret by having important conversations and doing meaningful…
21 Jun 2026 · 18m · 9 chapters
Emma Myers discusses how Netflix’s Wednesday made her famous overnight, plus her upbringing (homeschooling in Orlando), auditioning/acting process, handling online fandom harassment, and her views on…
16 Jun 2026 · 58m · 30 chapters