TW: miscarriage and pregnancy loss
You’ll probably have heard of James Blunt. And if you haven’t, you’ve almost definitely heard his most famous song, You’re Beautiful. There was a time in the early 2000s that it was EVERYWHERE. And that’s because James Blunt was absolutely huge. His debut 2004 album, Back To Bedlam, was the biggest-selling album of the d ... 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 2023
James Blunt: How the “You’re Beautiful” Singer Saved Us From World War III
When James Blunt released "You're Beautiful" in 2004, it quickly became the most popular song in the world. The album it was on, Back to Bedlam, became the best selling album of the 2000s in the UK. But James was already in his 30s when that song broke, and before that he lived a ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 2024
James Blunt: Online Abuse, Trauma & Life in the Spotlight (E298)
<p>James Blunt is an internationally acclaimed British singer-songwriter, best known for hits like "You're Beautiful." Before rising to fame in the music world, he served in the British Army, a chapter of his life that deeply influenced his artistic perspective.</p><br><p>In this ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2022
James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
James Bay is a BRIT-award winning musician who’s sold over 5 million records, and one of the most personal and authentic artists working in the field today. Never afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve in his work, his artistry has helped millions of people articulate feelings in ... Show More
1h 43m