• Eve: I Thought I Was Cursed
    Mar 11 2025

    Not only is Eve a multi-talented actress, singer, rapper and songwriter, she’s also a trailblazing entrepreneur and a gorgeous Mum. I’ve been a fan of Eve since the Ruff Ryders days, and even begged my Mum to let me get Eve’s iconic paw-print tattoo, so it was a bit of a pinch me moment having her in my home...


    In this conversation, Eve shares childhood memories of being a class-clown who thrived off attention and laughter, but there was a period of darkness in her life where she struggled with the music industry and her relationship with alcohol. Eve opens up about the accident which forced her to turn her life around and take back the power in her career.


    Eve also talks about fertility and motherhood; from the ectopic pregnancy which she kept secret for years and her experiences of IVF, to the love she feels for her son and step-kids. I loved chatting with this amazing woman, not only is she beautiful inside and out, but she’s also an absolute icon and inspiration.


    #EVE #PALOMAFAITH #MADSADBAD

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    Credits:

    Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Assistant Producer: Magda Cassidy

    Edit Producer: Pippa Brown

    Editor: Shane O'Byrne

    Video: Jake Ji & Grisha Nikolsky

    Video Editor: Josh Bennett

    Original music: BUTCH PIXY

    Social Media: Laura Coughlan

    Marketing: Eleanore Bamber

    Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald

    Senior Exec Producer: Holly Newson


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    39 mins
  • Paapa Essiedu: Why Grief Shouldn’t Be Feared
    Mar 4 2025

    Paapa Essiedu is not only an incredible actor, lighting up our screens and London’s stages, he’s also a great friend and probably the most emotionally intelligent man I know.


    In this conversation, Paapa opens up about losing both his parents by the age of 20, and what it taught him about love, grief, and how sadness creates the imperfections of our character which allow us to be authentic and unique individuals. We also discuss spirituality, Christian guilt, and how growing up going to church shaped Paapa’s ideas of what it means to be a good person. Paapa also shares his experiences of racial profiling as an actor, and how he’s learned to channel this anger into action.


    I deeply admire Paapa and his ability to express himself calmly and eloquently in the face of injustice – I really loved this thought-provoking and inspiring chat and hope you do too!


    #PAAPAESSIEDU #PALOMAFAITH #MADSADBAD

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    Credits:

    Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Assistant Producer: Magda Cassidy

    Edit Producer: Pippa Brown

    Editor: Shane O'Byrne

    Video: Jake Ji & Grisha Nikolsky

    Video Editor: Josh Bennett

    Original music: BUTCH PIXY

    Social Media: Laura Coughlan

    Marketing: Eleanore Bamber

    Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald

    Senior Exec Producer: Holly Newson


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    35 mins
  • Elizabeth Day: How I Found Peace With Never Becoming a Mum
    Feb 25 2025

    TW: This episode contains discussion of assault


    Elizabeth Day is the person who first introduced me to podcasts, and if it weren’t for her this podcast probably wouldn’t exist, so it was an absolute dream to invite her round to mine for a chat!


    In this conversation, we discuss the sexist double standards that make Elizabeth mad, and I was thrilled to discover that beneath Elizabeth’s effortlessly put-together exterior is a person who indulges in road rage and isn't against having a cry on the tube. She also tells a never before heard story about the final piece of the puzzle that helped her accept not become a mother and how that, in turn, allowed her to find new ways to nurture and create in her life.


    Elizabeth also shares some hilarious dating stories, which you can hear more of in her new podcast How to Date, where she shares more of her trademark big-sister wisdom and dating advice! Elizabeth is so generous and thoughtful, spending time with her was an absolute treat.


    #ELIZABETHDAY #PALOMAFAITH #MADSADBAD

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    Credits:

    Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Assistant Producer: Magda Cassidy

    Edit Producer: Pippa Brown

    Editor: Shane O'Byrne

    Video: Jake Ji & Grisha Nikolsky

    Video Editor: Josh Bennett

    Original music: BUTCH PIXY

    Social Media: Laura Coughlan

    Marketing: Eleanore Bamber

    Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald

    Senior Exec Producer: Holly Newson


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    50 mins
  • James O’Brien: The Therapy Session That Changed My Life
    Feb 18 2025

    From speaking to opinionated callers on his radio show, to taking down Nigel Farage live on air, James O’Brien has dealt with his fair share of mad, sad and bad. Me and my Mum are also huge fans of his, so I was super excited to invite him over for a chat.


    In this episode, we delve deep into James’ early life; from being born to a young single mother and his subsequent adoption, to his experiences of corporal punishment at Catholic school. We discuss how these early experiences shaped him, and how therapy helped him to address some of the coping mechanisms and prejudices he had carried through childhood. He is open, vulnerable, deeply honest, and is the epitome positive masculinity.


    We also discuss being our therapists’ favourite clients, and James takes the liberty of dishing out some parenting advice to me! This conversation was political, hilarious, and deeply refreshing!


    #JAMESO'BRIEN #PALOMAFAITH #MADSADBAD

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    Credits:

    Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Assistant Producer: Magda Cassidy

    Edit Producer: Pippa Brown

    Editor: Shane O'Byrne

    Video: Jake Ji & Grisha Nikolsky

    Video Editor: Joel Sommazzi & Josh Bennett

    Original music: BUTCH PIXY

    Social Media: Laura Coughlan

    Marketing: Eleanore Bamber

    Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald

    Senior Exec Producer: Holly Newson


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    47 mins
  • Jameela Jamil: I Love Being Invisible To Men
    Feb 11 2025

    Whether it’s calling out ridiculous (and frankly dangerous) beauty standards or holding people to account on social media, Jameela Jamil is a force to be reckoned with. She’s also an old friend who I could chat to forever, so of course she had to come join me on the pod!


    From the lessons she’s learnt from one of the saddest years of her life, to the madness of what we’re sold as acceptable social constructs - this conversation was everything I hoped it would be. Jameela even shares some regrets around some of the more bad things she’s said online...


    I always come away from spending time with Jameela feeling energised and enlightened - a real treat to have her over!

    Find us on: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube

    Credits:

    Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Assistant Producer: Magda Cassidy

    Edit Producer: Pippa Brown

    Editor: Shane O'Byrne

    Video: Jake Ji & Grisha Nikolsky

    Video Editor: Joel Sommazzi

    Original music: BUTCH PIXY

    Social Media: Laura Coughlan

    Marketing: Eleanore Bamber

    Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald

    Senior Exec Producer: Holly Newson


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    44 mins
  • Mel B: Finding Love Again After Escaping Abuse
    Feb 4 2025

    Mel B is an icon - she was always my favourite Spice Girl because I felt similar to her in some ways, so I was over the moon to invite her over to my house to chat...


    Mel's energy and zest for life exudes off her but there was a time in her life, in an abusive relationship, where she was a shadow of her former strong and powerful self. However, beyond that sadness, we talk about the madness of Spice Girls euphoria and how she is an absolute bad-ass - the reason I loved her so much in the first place.


    Spending time with Mel was everything I hoped it would be - chaotic, hilarious and moving.


    And if you or anyone you know has been affected by anything mentioned in our conversation, please visit www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-directory


    If you'd like to watch Mel in Bear Hunt, head to Netflix now!

    Find us on: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube

    Credits:

    Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Assistant Producer: Magda Cassidy

    Edit Producer: Pippa Brown

    Editor: Shane O'Byrne

    Video: Jake Ji & Grisha Nikolsky

    Video Editor: Josh Bennett

    Original music: BUTCH PIXY

    Social Media: Laura Coughlan

    Marketing: Eleanore Bamber

    Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald

    Senior Exec Producer: Holly Newson


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    35 mins
  • Alan Carr: I Use Humour As A Shield
    Jan 28 2025

    Alan Carr has been a great friend of mine for years so I was delighted when he said he'd be my first ever guest on Mad, Sad and Bad!


    Anyone who's ever seen or met Alan will know he has a magnetic presence and is a true entertainer. He's one of the funniest people I know, but I was excited to speak to him and go beyond the funny man and delve into a more serious side of Alan... We speak about the grief of losing a pet and exchange some (quite mad) stories of dating on the other side of divorce. He also shares the worst thing he's ever done, and I don't mind telling you, my jaw dropped...


    And as much as we get a little serious at times, this was still a very funny conversation!

    Find us on: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube

    Credits:

    Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Assistant Producer: Magda Cassidy

    Edit Producer: Pippa Brown

    Editor: Shane O'Byrne

    Video: Jake Ji & Grisha Nikolsky

    Video Editor: Joel Sommazzi

    Original music: BUTCH PIXY

    Social Media: Laura Coughlan

    Marketing: Eleanore Bamber

    Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

    Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald

    Senior Exec Producer: Holly Newson


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    39 mins
  • Introducing... Mad, Sad & Bad with Paloma Faith
    Jan 21 2025

    Introducing Paloma Faith's brand new podcast, 'Mad, Sad & Bad'


    What does it mean if someone says you're mad? That you're angry? Unstable? Perhaps you're just going against the grain...? Paloma's had plenty of moments in her life when she's felt mad, sad and bad - or been told that's what she is - but what do those words actually mean? And are they always negative - could they actually be liberating, therapeutic or even transformational?


    To find out what mad, sad and bad mean for different people, Paloma's inviting people into her home to discuss these loaded words and reflect on their lives and careers.


    We also meet some characters from Paloma's life - friends and family dropping in. Welcome to Paloma's world! Come for the chaos; stay for the conversation.


    COMING: TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2025


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    1 min