logo
episode-header-image
May 2024
52m 53s

Shania Twain - ‘There is no man that int...

Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment
About this episode
Today’s guest has the biggest selling studio album ever in the UK by an international female artist. She has won five Grammys, sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and, at 58, remains the top-selling female country pop artist of all time. This year, she makes her Glastonbury debut in the coveted Legends slot, undertakes a new tour of the UK and Irelan ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
Stephen Grosz - ‘Real love is going to hurt’
Warning: this episode may contain MIND-BLOWING moments. Stephen Gross is a practising psychoanalyst and a personal hero of mine. He has worked with patients for more than 45 years and his first book, The Examined Life, drew on these experiences. When it was published in 2013, it ... Show More
52m 23s
Oct 6
Jilly Cooper: On Failure, Love, and Literature
Today, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Jilly Cooper, who has sadly passed away at the age of 88. A literary icon, Jilly captured hearts and imaginations with her wit, warmth, and unmistakable voice. Her novels, especially beloved titles like Riders and Rivals, ... Show More
38m 7s
Oct 5
On Navigating Your 20s... With Phoebe Waller Bridge and Lily Allen
Welcome back to this How to Fail special where we journey through the archive to uncover insight and revisit powerful conversations. Each week, I hand-pick moments that speak to our shared challenges - hopefully offering comfort, clarity, and a renewed sense of perspective for wh ... Show More
17m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2025
CAT BURNS: AUTISM MADE ME FEEL I WAS DOING LIFE WRONG
Cat Burns released a song on TikTok during lockdown, and quickly rose to becoming one of the UK’s best-selling female artists and a three-time BRIT Award nominee. At just 24, her success is remarkable, but what struck me most was her wisdom and self-awareness. As someone who is a ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 25
Every Taylor Swift SHOWGIRL Moment You Missed 😱
JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Taylor Swift has always been a showgirl: the sequins, the chaos, the sheer commitment to keeping the curtain up even when it should probably come down. This week on Evolution of a Snake we’re counting down the moments that ... Show More
54m 43s
Oct 2023
Does All Failure Lead to Lessons or Success? - Unpacking Failure, Friendship & Fertility Privilege with Elizabeth Day
This episode feels like a warm hug with our newest British friend who just GETS IT! It's a beautiful conversation with Elizabeth Day. Elizabeth is a journalist, podcaster and the author of several best-selling books, including "How to Fail: Everything I've Learned from Things Goi ... Show More
53m 38s
Feb 2025
2025 GRAMMYs Review: Please Be Seated For The Diva Parade
GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Today's episode contains the Snake Nation's favorite cosmic occurrence: supreme diva behavior. From Chappell Roan, to Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Beyonce, Shakira, and Charli XCXThis year, the Grammy Awards were st ... Show More
1h 25m
Sep 30
Here For It All: Motherhood, Love & Legacy with Mariah Carey
Today I’m sitting down with a Living Legend: Mariah Carey. The best-selling female artist of all time, the Elusive Chanteuse, and the Queen of Christmas, is back with her first studio album in seven years, Here For It All. We talk about how motherhood has transformed her, whether ... Show More
59m 33s
Feb 2025
A Forensic Analysis of Meghan Markle’s Announcement
After trademark troubles and delays with her original brand, our favourite ex-royal is giving it another go. Meghan Markle's new Instagram teaser still gives us those dreamy Montecito mansion vibes, but now with a different name and (presumably) fewer jams. Is this a strategic pi ... Show More
38m 37s
Sep 2024
How to Turn Your 15 Minutes of Fleeting Fame Into a Lasting Legacy with Jennifer Paige
Pop sensation Jennifer Paige, famed for Crush, sold 11 million copies and topped charts in 16 countries around the world. She's an accomplished recording artist, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Everything has changed in the entertainment industry and the ... Show More
24m 12s
Jul 29
Oprah & Comedian Leanne Morgan: It's Never Too Late to Make Your Dreams Come True
Comedian, actress and author Leanne Morgan is having an extraordinary moment in her career at 59. She’s joining this episode of The Oprah Podcast to share her sometimes challenging but always funny life story and her against-the-odds dream of making it big in Hollywood. Laugh alo ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 22
DAVID GANDY: HOW EMBRACING IMPOSTER SYNDROME CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
I’ve sadly never been heralded for my fashion sense but one man who definitely has, is David Gandy. He’s one of the most successful international male models, standing out in an industry where very few men have reached his level of fame and house-hold recognition. David didn’t pl ... Show More
1h 1m