
The Kempcast
Ross Kemp is joined by guests from all walks of life, who all have engaging stories to tell. Whether it’s about their life, their career, or their expertise, we hope that if you listen to this series, not only will you learn something about the guests, but also about the world we live in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 18, 2020 • 48min
Ep8. Olivia Jackson
Former stunt actor Olivia Jackson was one of the best in Hollywood, appearing in movies such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Guardians of The Galaxy and the Avengers. She made global headlines in 2015 after an accident on set went dreadfully wrong, putting her in a coma for weeks, which eventually resulted in her having her left arm amputated and half her body paralysed.This episode was recorded on 11/02/20Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviathebanditFor updates on her upcoming biography, follow: https://www.instagram.com/oliviabiographyOlivia supports #CREWMATTER, a campaign for production companies to look after their cast and crew injured whilst filming on set: https://www.instagram.com/crewmatterSubscribe to The Kempcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kempcast/id1509339264Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jpyA0_lbm5B7ugrgNEOugInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosskemptv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossKempFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossKempTVProduced by The Chancer Collective: http://thechancercollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/Recorded at One Fine Play: https://www.onefineplay.com/ Music by Reteps: http://reteps.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2020 • 51min
Ep7. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE is a space scientist, science communicator and presenter of the BBC’s The Sky at Night. She’s overcome in her life not just racial and sexist hurdles, but also her own challenges with dyslexia. In this episode we find out how she overcame it all to become an inspiration to many people.This episode was recorded on 08/06/20Follow the The Sky at Night on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbcstargazing?lang=enMaggie’s book ‘The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon – A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour’ is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sky-Night-Guide-Closest-Neighbour/dp/1785943510Maggie’s Children’s YouTube Channel 'Beyond The Earth': https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqyaLZFFQ3L0UgJ5uFWMVQ/featuredSubscribe to The Kempcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kempcast/id1509339264Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jpyA0_lbm5B7ugrgNEOugInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosskemptv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossKempFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossKempTVProduced by The Chancer Collective: http://thechancercollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/ Music by Reteps: http://reteps.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2020 • 59min
Ep6. Professor David Nutt
Professor David Nutt is a scientist and former drug government adviser, who now campaigns to highlight the dangers of alcohol consumption.This episode was recorded on 18/02/20David’s book ‘Drink?: The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drink-Science-Alcohol-Your-Health/dp/152939323XDavid’s Drug Science Podcast - https://linktr.ee/DrugScience Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfDavidNuttDrug Science - https://drugscience.org.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Drug_ScienceSubscribe to The Kempcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kempcast/id1509339264Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jpyA0_lbm5B7ugrgNEOugInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosskemptv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossKempFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossKempTVProduced by The Chancer Collective: http://thechancercollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/Recorded at One Fine Play: https://www.onefineplay.com/ Music by Reteps: http://reteps.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2020 • 54min
Ep5. Laura Crane
Laura is an ex-professional surfing champion, influencer and presenter, who after overcoming struggles with body dysmorphia and an eating disorder, became a household name after appearing in the popular reality TV show Love Island.This episode was recorded on 12/02/20.Laura is an ambassador for Young Minds UK. If you feel like you’ve been affected by any of the topics being discussed in this episode, you can contact: https://youngminds.org.uk/UK Sepsis Trust: https://sepsistrust.org/Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraloucrane/?hl=enSubscribe to The Kempcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kempcast/id1509339264Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jpyA0_lbm5B7ugrgNEOugInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosskemptv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossKempFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossKempTVProduced by The Chancer Collective: http://thechancercollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/Recorded at One Fine Play: https://www.onefineplay.com/Music by Reteps: http://reteps.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2020 • 1h 20min
Ep4. The Black Widow Linda Calvey
Nicknamed the Black Widow, Linda Calvey was the leader of an armed gang during the 1980s, and in 1990, served over 18 years behind bars for the murder of her lover, the notorious gangster Ronnie Cook. This episode was recorded on 18/02/20Linda's book "The Black Widow"is out now: https://mirrorbooks.co.uk/collections/available-now-from-mirror-books/products/the-black-widow-the-true-crime-book-of-the-yearSubscribe to The Kempcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kempcast/id1509339264Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jpyA0_lbm5B7ugrgNEOugInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosskemptv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossKempFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossKempTVProduced by The Chancer Collective: http://thechancercollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/Recorded at One Fine Play: https://www.onefineplay.com/ Music by Reteps: http://reteps.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2020 • 1h 26min
Ep3. Neil Woods: Ex-Undercover Drugs Cop
Ex-undercover drugs detective sergeant Neil Woods spent fourteen years infiltrating drug gangs, gaining the trust of some of the most violent, unpredictable criminals in Britain – He now spends his time as a board member of LEAP UK – a global group of law enforcement voices calling for drug law reforms.This episode was recorded on 20/02/20Neil’s book ‘Drug Wars’ is available now: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1114855/drug-wars/9781785037467.htmlNeil Woods website: http://www.neilwoods.net/LEAP UK: http://ukleap.org/Subscribe to Ross Kemp TV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jpyA0_lbm5B7ugrgNEOugInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosskemptv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossKempFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossKempTVProduced by The Chancer Collective: http://thechancercollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/Recorded at One Fine Play: https://www.onefineplay.com/ Music by Reteps: http://reteps.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2020 • 1h 19min
Ep2. Jamal Edwards
Entrepreneur, film maker and music exec, Jamal Edwards MBE is the founder of the urban music channel SBTV and a trailblazer in the world of online content. This episode was recorded on 11/02/20.SBTV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBQv4E25jcUgO8cWkLsNAwJED Youth Project: https://jedelve.com/Jamal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamaledwardsRoss Kemp TV Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jpyA0_lbm5B7ugrgNEOugInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosskemptv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossKempFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossKempTVProduced by The Chancer Collective: http://thechancercollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/Recorded at One Fine Play: https://www.onefineplay.com/Music by Reteps: http://reteps.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2020 • 1h 34min
Ep1. Mark 'Billy' Billingham
Former SAS Sergeant Major, Mark 'Billy' Billingham, discusses his military career, dealing with loss, disease in the jungle, reflections on training, endurance, toll on military families, close protection for Hollywood stars, journey in Haiti, and embracing new avenues.

Apr 21, 2020 • 1min
The Kempcast Trailer
COMING SOON - Ross Kemp has made some ninety odd documentaries, predominately in hostile environments. And during that time, he’s found himself in a few interesting situations...He’s been shot at, tear gassed, had knives pulled on him and even spears thrown at him. But in all those years, what’s impressed him the most, is the resilience of the human spirit - Our ability, no matter where we’re from, to overcome and make it through to the other side. In this series, he’ll be talking to some incredible individuals who all have engaging stories to tell, and have themselves overcome some extremely tough moments in their lives. We hope that if you listen to how they overcame their toughest moments, it may help you overcome yours. Whether you’re going through one now, or you’re faced with one in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.