logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2023
1h 3m

S16 Ep9 How To Fail: Greg James on radio...

Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment
About this episode
One of the only times my friend Fran has been truly impressed by a podcast guest was when I sent her a picture of me recording with Greg James. During the pandemic, Fran and her family would listen to him on Radio 1 every morning and he helped them through those long lockdown days with a necessary a dose of good cheer.Many people around the country will rela ... Show More
Up next
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
Sep 2
David Sedaris - ‘My Father Said I Was A Bad Influence Because I Was Gay’
David Sedaris is one of America’s best-loved humorists, famous for turning the absurdities of everyday life into razor-sharp, deeply human essays. He joins Elizabeth Day on How to Fail to talk about the moments that have shaped him: from dropping out of university and ending up i ... Show More
52m 30s
Aug 26
Failure Throwback: Mo Gawdat
This episode with Mo Gawdat originally went out in 2019, but its message feels as relevant as ever. We’re re-releasing it to celebrate the 500th episode of How to Fail. Just occasionally, you meet someone who changes the way you think about the world. That’s what happened when El ... Show More
1h 1m
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2025
Greg James
Radio 1 DJ Greg James is this week’s dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. And James calls in to the radio…Greg James’s book ‘All the Best for the Future: Growing Up Without Growing Old’ is out now. Buy it here.See Greg James on his book tour. For dates and tickets go here.Follow ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2023
UK radio DJ Greg James reveals which F1 driver would make the BEST Radio DJ!
UK radio DJ, Greg James, is the latest person to join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast. He chats about his own F1 podcast 'The Fast And The Curious' (01:49) and his love for Formula 1 and motorsport (06:18). Greg also shares his experiences of being on the grid before ligh ... Show More
54m 10s
Jul 2023
Elizabeth Day - How To Cope With Being A 'Friendaholic'
My guest today is the awesome Elizabeth Day. Elizabeth is a very dear friend and a person who has affected my life incredibly positively. If it wasn't for her you wouldn't know about me. Back in 2019, she hosted me on her podcast 'How To Fail" which now has more than 35 million d ... Show More
1h 16m
Jun 2017
Making Radio 1's breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw
The Radio 1 breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw achieves more than five million listeners a week, thriving on a diet of the latest music releases, news and guests. The BBC Academy's Roxy Ebrahim-Khan spoke to producer Will Foster, assistant producer Fiona Hanlon and Nick Grimshaw h ... Show More
23m 56s
Jan 2021
Elizabeth Day is extraordinary!
Writer and podcast chart-topping sensation, Elizabeth Day is Katie's guest this week. On her podcast ‘How To Fail’, Elizabeth meets guests ranging from Phoebe Waller Bridge to Alistair Campbell to Lily Allen, breaking down how they’ve learned from their personal failures. The pod ... Show More
45m 40s
Oct 2025
255. Window Kid On Hidden KSI Song Cameo, Robbie Williams Friendship & Close Calls With Mashtag!
WINDOW K IN THE BUILDINGGGGG! What an ep we have for you guys today! Greg makes his fellas debut and chats some absolute waffle with the boys in this cracker of a podcast.If you'd like to work with us, email the studio on workwithfellas@fellasstudios.comJoin Fellas Loaded: https: ... Show More
1h 37m
Apr 2023
How To Fail x Happy Place
<p>In this special episode, Fearne chats to fellow podcaster and great friend Elizabeth Day about the episodes of both Happy Place and How To Fail that have changed their lives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Talking to Roman Kemp about mental health has made Fearne think about how she shoul ... Show More
55m 43s
Mar 2025
Elizabeth Day On Modern Dating & Unconventional Friendships
For the Season 3 finale episode of Fearless, Trinny is reunited with one of her all-time favourite guests – author and broadcaster Elizabeth Day. Welcome to Fearless, the empowering podcast that tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in t ... Show More
37m 28s
Feb 2012
Radio Fast Train: We love radio
Broadcaster Fi Glover hosts a celebration of all things audio. Fi explains her passion for a medium which she describes as being like the best friend you never had. She reflects on the raw power of audio and talks to the broadcasters behind some of the bravest, brightest sounds y ... Show More
35m 45s
Feb 2021
76 - Richard Hammond
My guest today is a broadcaster, author and journalist, best known for co-hosting Top Gear and The Grand Tour. His new TV series is called The Great Escapists. I am talking today with Richard Hammond… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most int ... Show More
27m 3s