Great Company with Jamie Laing

In this captivating chat, Alex Jones, a beloved TV presenter from The One Show, opens up about her journey from a shy child in West Wales to a shining star in television. She candidly discusses having children later in life and the societal pressures surrounding parenthood. Alex shares her candid experiences supporting her husband's mental health and the lessons learned in balancing career ambitions while nurturing family life. Her warm honesty and reflections on resilience and kindness make for an engaging listen, reminding us of the power of vulnerability.

Vikkstar, a British YouTuber and Sidemen member, shares his journey from feeling like an outcast at age 14 to becoming a content creation mogul. He reveals the secrets behind the Sidemen's explosive success, including their start in a shared house and the impact of daily uploads. Vikkstar discusses overcoming burnout, risk-taking, and the importance of teamwork. He also touches upon his wedding experience with fans unexpectedly showing up and his struggles with Crohn's disease. Passionate and driven, he provides valuable advice for aspiring creators.

Jill Scott, a legendary England footballer and Euros winner, shares her inspiring journey growing up in Sunderland, where she faced bullying for playing football. She discusses how those challenges taught her resilience and fueled her competitive spirit. Jill candidly addresses her struggles with imposter syndrome and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of mental strength and teamwork. With a focus on vulnerability and emotional openness, she reflects on her career, hopes for the future, and the significance of staying true to oneself.

Dani Dyer, a vibrant personality and former Love Island contestant, shares her journey through confidence struggles and family dynamics. She candidly discusses the impact of her father Danny Dyer's addiction on her upbringing and reflects on her own anxiety after a breakup. Dani opens up about her tumultuous relationships, including her ex-partner's prison sentence and her decision not to visit him. She also offers heartfelt advice for new parents, emphasizing the importance of support and self-care in motherhood.

Joe Marler, former England rugby prop and vibrant media personality, shares his journey through the highs and lows of rugby and mental health. He candidly addresses the challenges of toxic masculinity and his struggles with depression, revealing how he mistakenly thought quitting rugby would ease his pain. Joe credits his supportive wife Daisy for grounding him and discusses the empowering experience of filming Celebrity Traitors. This heartwarming conversation mixes humor and vulnerability, inspiring others to openly discuss their feelings.

Professor Green, the British rapper and mental health advocate, shares powerful insights from his life journey. He opens up about his late autism diagnosis and how it reshaped his understanding of the past. The discussion includes surviving a near-fatal stabbing and the societal issues linked to knife crime. Green dives into grief over losing loved ones and the self-reflection forced by fatherhood. He emphasizes the importance of learning from life's challenges and offers a fresh perspective on working-class struggles, urging listeners to embrace personal growth.

Ben Parker, the visionary founder of the Runna app, shares his journey from being a running coach to leading one of the world’s biggest fitness apps. He discusses the personal sacrifices made for success and the challenges of scaling a startup. Ben reveals insights on building a winning team culture and the importance of having a reliable co-founder. He highlights the life-changing impact of Runna’s success on its users and investors, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on validating their ideas before scaling.

Katherine Ryan, a brilliant comedian and single mother, shares her inspiring journey from struggling artist to established star. She opens up about her experiences navigating motherhood while building her career, revealing how a shift from fear to gratitude transformed her outlook. Katherine discusses her new show, Write Me Dirty, where comedians share spicy stories, and offers insights on intimacy during pregnancy. With humor and honesty, she contrasts single parenting with shared parenting, emphasizing the importance of treating children as capable individuals.

Spencer Matthews is a very old friend of mine - we grew up together sharing some pretty embarrassing moments on television, making a name for ourselves as podcasters interviewing (and winding up) some of Hollywood’s finest, in our podcast, ‘6 Degrees’.However, in the last few years, our friendship has begun to wane, and it’s a question I’m asked all the time: "Have you and Spencer fallen out?". To tell the truth, I've never really known the answer to this… We’ve hardly seen each other for a number of reasons, and so when he reached out about this recording, I thought it’s time to get to the bottom of this, because friendships are important and worth fighting for.We cover:Why he wasn’t invited to my London weddingWhere he was during my ultramarathonsWild stories of our time on Made In ChelseaSpencer shares the lowest points of his alcoholismHow the grief of losing his brother as a child, has impacted his capacity for emotionsThis podcast was created for connection in a world of disconnection, and this episode is quite raw for me. Like many men, I’m not always the greatest communicator, and I think Spencer would say the same for himself, so having this opportunity to sit down together, and lay it all out on the table was really special.And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk I also sat down with Spencer on his podcast, Untapped, which, if you loved this, you can check out too: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/untapped/id1788474884 If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa Video: Jake Ji & Josh BennettAudio: Rafi Amsili Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter -  Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gstaad Guy, the witty satirical persona, has been entertaining audiences by lampooning the ultra-wealthy, particularly in luxurious Gstaad. He shares intriguing tales about the absurdities of billionaire lifestyles and discusses how he found inspiration in real-life characters around him. His insights on the pitfalls of wealth, the significance of grit, and the unexpected side of luxury culture are both illuminating and humorous. Gstaad Guy also reveals how he collaborates with luxury brands, showcasing a unique blend of satire and success.