We're back for a brand new season. Well...you didn't think we were ever GONNA GIVE YOU UP did you? (See what I did there?)My childhood self is utterly thrilled that we get to open Season 16 with the legendary Rick Astley. The singing superstar who gained worldwide fame in the 1980s with hits such as Never Gonna Give You Up and who is now being discovered by ... Show More
Sep 9
Nish Kumar - Failure Is Information. Comedians Call It Material.
Nish Kumar is one of the UK’s best-known comedians, known for his impassioned political progressiveness. You might remember him as the host of the topical BBC comedy show, The Mash Report, which ran to great acclaim until it was abruptly cancelled in 2021 - one of his failures ad ... Show More
57m 6s
Sep 3
Remembering Gloria Steinem
It was a privilege to have one of my all-time heroes, the feminist activist, writer and icon Gloria Steinem on How to Fail back in 2020 and we are heartbroken to hear of her passing at the age of 92. To celebrate her life, we’re re-releasing this very special episode. We talked a ... Show More
58m 23s
Nov 2024
Rick Astley: Why He Gave It All Up And That Viral Internet Return
<p>Ready for an energising story of resilience, and a touch of nostalgia?</p> <p>In an exclusive Australian interview on A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with the legendary Rick Astley—singer, songwriter, and global pop sensation known for his enduring 80s hit <em>Ne ... Show More
52m 4s
Jun 2022
Questlove Supreme: Rick Astley
Rick Astley tells Questlove Supreme about rekindling an appreciation for his biggest hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up." He also discusses leaving the industry for over a decade, saving money, and discovering the Rick-Roll from a friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa ... Show More
1h 35m
Oct 2023
Rick Astley: Generational trauma, gut instincts, and village halls
<p>There’s beauty in letting go and not having your life mapped out for you. That’s something musician Rick Astley has learnt in the years after calling it quits on his successful music career when he was just 27.</p><p> </p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Rick gives some brill ... Show More
48m 57s
Mar 2023
Lionel Richie on why it’s good to fail
Hello… It’s Lionel Richie. The music icon -- and Brooke's longtime friend! -- joins the podcast to share his experiences growing up in Alabama during the civil rights movement, the first song he ever wrote, and his unexpected rise from college freshman to Motown superstar. Plus, ... Show More
33m 30s