Stay ConnectedI’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.
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All eyes are on Alix Earle right now as her very public feud with Alex Cooper plays out online.
As one of the biggest influencers in the world, Alix is no stranger to the pressure that can come with living in the spotlight. But through it all, she’s stayed grounded and built her brand by being herself.
I was so excited to sit down with Alix in LA last year and record an episode of Great Company. She’d been on my dream guest list for years and the conversation didn’t disappoint.
In this Great Moment, she shares how she’s stayed true to herself and explains why learning to say no has been one of the most powerful tools to protect herself and her career.
Listen to the full episode HERE!
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THE CREDITS
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Jake Ji
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone
Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
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Rochelle Humes is a singer, presenter and founder of the hugely successful family lifestyle brand, My Little Coco.
At just 12 years old, she won a place in S Club Juniors, before going on to top the charts with The Saturdays. Since then, she’s built a hugely successful career across entertainment and business.
Rochelle has been grafting her whole life. And that’s exactly how she likes it. Raised by her mum on a council estate, Rochelle grew up watching her work incredibly hard to provide for her and her sister. In our conversation, she explains what it taught her and why she’s always been determined to succeed.
In this episode, Rochelle shares:
Rochelle is an absolute ray of sunshine. She reminded me that backing yourself and putting the work in can take you further than you ever expected.
Listen to her amazing podcast Ladies Who Launch HERE
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THE CREDITS
Producer: Helen Burke & Jack Claramunt
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
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Making connections and building relationships in the age of social media is hard. Many of us are having to relearn what it means to really click with another person, beyond the swipe culture of dating apps and the pressure to live up to the ‘perfect’ relationships we see online.
Alain De Botton is a modern-day philosopher who founded the School of Life to help people understand the aspects of life we don’t get taught at school.
In this Great Moment, he explains how love doesn’t just need closeness, it also needs distance, and how that space can help us better understand our partners.
Listen to the full episode HERE!
If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
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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.
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:
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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.
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:
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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.
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:
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:
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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.
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:
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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.
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:
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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
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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:
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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.
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:
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:
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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.
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