
Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Mar 9, 2025 • 52min
Gary Lightbody
Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his career, parents and writing his new book and album.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 9min
Omar El Akkad
The journalist and award-winning author Omar El Akkad joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his new book 'One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This' and much more.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Mar 2, 2025 • 57min
Billy Porter
Actor, singer and activist Billy Porter joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his upbringing, the role he had to wait 25 years to land, and finding Buddhism.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ludovico Einaudi
The Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They talk music as therapy and delve deep into Einaudi's upbringing and creative process.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Feb 23, 2025 • 49min
Freida Pinto
The star of Slumdog Millionaire, Freida Pinto, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about becoming a parent, the film industry, and why she stepped out of the spotlight.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Feb 16, 2025 • 58min
Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston
The neuroscientist and author joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Among other things, they talk about Ariel's book and theories on why we should abolish death.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Feb 9, 2025 • 54min
Dr Rangan Chatterjee
The physician and hugely successful podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss access to health advice and why it's OK to have a different perspective.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Feb 5, 2025 • 55min
Gary Stevenson
The economist, YouTuber and former trader joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his childhood, education and how he would address the UK economy.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Feb 2, 2025 • 53min
Josh Widdicombe
The comedian, actor and podcaster Josh Widdicombe joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss Josh's tendency to catastrophise, his upbringing, and his take on Dryrobes.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Jan 29, 2025 • 54min
Agnes Callard
The American philosopher and associate professor Agnes Callard joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They dig into the Socratic principle and its applications in modern life.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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