The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Jack Whitehall's Emotional Confession About His Dad, His Biggest Fear & His New Life!

May 25, 2023

Jack Whitehall, a celebrated British comedian and actor, opens up about his emotional journey, sharing how comedy serves as both an escape and a way to mask his anxieties. He grapples with the fear of losing his success and the challenge of balancing work with aspirations of fatherhood. The heartfelt conversation delves into his deep relationship with his father and the complexities of family dynamics, offering a candid look at the struggles and joys of life in the spotlight as he prepares for his new tour.

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Jack Whitehall

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Joyful Connection of Comedy

3min

Finding Laughter: A Journey into Comedy

15min

Journeys in Comedy: From Struggles to Success

22min

Navigating Life's Transitions

18min

Navigating the Duality of Fame: The Inner Struggles of a Comedian

5min

Navigating Success in Comedy and Beyond

10min

A Father's Legacy

9min

Embracing Presence and the Role of Comedy in Today's World

3min

n this new episode Steven sits down with the British comedian, actor, writer and presenter, Jack Whitehall.

Jack is a three time winner of the ‘King of Comedy’ at the ‘British Comedy Awards’. He began his television career as a presenter for ‘Big Brother's Big Mouth’ in 2008, before appearing on panel shows such as ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Would I Lie To You’ and ‘Mock The Week’. He co-wrote and starred in the TV shows, ‘Fresh Meat’ and ‘Bad Education’, making his film debut with ‘The Bad Education Movie’. He appears with his father, Michael Whitehall, in the Netflix comedy documentary series, ‘Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father’. The two have also written a book together, ‘Him & Me’. Jack is starring in the new film ‘Robots’ available now in theatres and on demand.

In this conversation Jack and Steven discuss topics, such as:

How comedy is an escape for Jack
Using comedy as a way to hide his anxieties
His fears that his success can leave him at any moment
How he struggles with achieving a work life balance
His relationship with his father and aims for fatherhood

Jack is currently touring the UK with his 2023 live show, ‘Settle Down’, tickets and tour dates are available here: https://bit.ly/3BTdeqF

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