Jordan Stephens was formerly one-half of the band Rizzle Kicks, formed with his childhood friend while they were both at school. He is now an actor, a solo musician, a writer and - as if that weren't enough - a gifted artist too. He's also a super smart, funny and perceptive human. It's always a joy to talk to him and today's episode was no exception - we co ... Show More
Oct 28
Hanif Kureishi - ‘I Write To Stay Alive’
Hanif Kureishi is one of Britain’s most celebrated writers. His debut screenplay, My Beautiful Laundrette, was nominated for an Academy Award, and he went on to write novels including The Buddha of Suburbia and Intimacy, as well as screenplays for Venus and The Mother. But in 202 ... Show More
50m 27s
Oct 21
Bill Bailey - ‘Rejection Made Me A Better Performer’
Bill Bailey is a comedian, musician, writer, actor, director and presenter, known for his brilliant live tours and panel appearances on shows including Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI. In this episode, Bill discusses being rejected from drama school, an Edinburgh Fringe show whic ... Show More
49m 11s
Oct 19
Bella Mackie - ‘I Will Never “Fix” My Mental Health’
Bella Mackie began her career as a journalist, writing for publications including the Guardian, Vice and Vogue, before writing her bestselling debut, Jog On. The book explored how running helped her rebuild her life after the end of her first marriage triggered debilitating anxie ... Show More
49m 41s
Mar 2025
Jordan Stephens EXCLUSIVE: I Want To Tell JADE I Love Her ALL THE TIME! I Was Shamed For Going Down On Girls!
In this episode of We Need To Talk, Jordan Stephens opens up like never before. The musician, writer, and actor shares the untold story behind his rise to fame with Rizzle Kicks, the struggles that nearly broke him, and the pivotal moments that shaped his life. Jordan reflects on ... Show More
2h 8m
May 2024
146 - SEX DILEMMAS - ft Jordan Stephens
Get LAID with Oloni, Nicky and special guest Jordan Stephens author of Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and DogsUse the hashtag #LaidBarePodcastsend voice note dilemmas under 30 seconds to laidbarepodcast@gmail.com@Oloni@OhSoNicky@jordanfstephens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ... Show More
1h 21m
Jul 2025
Jordan Firstman: Shooting Naughty Scenes, Hollywood Secrets, & Angry Frat Boys
<p>Jordan Firstman joins for a cheeky, naughty episode exposing the cheat system of Hollywood, the frat boys that tried to extort him, his own biggest kink... and he wants to start beefing more on podcasts! He shares how he was offered the role in English Teacher (and if he had g ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 2025
Help I’m A Nervous Squirter
What do thirst posts, a Madonna era, and the Henley Festival all have in common? Jordan’s been in all of them. The boys also tackle your modern-day dilemmas, from airport attire etiquette to how to politely ask someone to turn off their portable fan in the theatre.If you want to ... Show More
51m 15s