When I started How To Fail, I had a list of dream guests. Kirsty Young was on it. Not only because she’s one of the greatest interviewers of all time but also because her style of broadcasting (especially during her time on Desert Island Discs) is the standard I aspire to every week on this podcast.
Her intelligence, warmth and ability to listen - both to ... Show More
Oct 2024
Cooking Dreams & Destiny with Ina Garten
This week, step into the studio (and kitchen!) with Jen and Amy as they have an intimate and insightful conversation with the iconic Ina Garten, a true pioneer in the culinary world who has shaped the way we cook at home. As they delve into Ina's groundbreaking career, from the b ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2024
The Celebrity Who Wants Her Fans To F*ck Off
Subscribe to Mamamia "Taylor Swift endorses Donald Trump". At least, that’s what he says. We unpack the latest in the US election, including the moment from the first night of Democratic National Convention that made Holly cry. Plus, the mother who refuses to put a trigger warni ... Show More
53m 5s
Apr 21
Fearne Cotton: “I’m completely out of my depth!” Happy Place turns seven
It’s Happy Place’s 7th birthday! To celebrate, Fearne’s put down her own trusty notebook and let her presenter mate Alex Jones turn the interview tables!
In this chat, Alex asks Fearne about Happy Place’s evolution from a podcast, to a book publisher, to a festival, and now a mar ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2025
"Mummy, I Can See Her Bum"
"Sorry, can't come. I've got too much work on." We're diving deep into the glorification of hustle culture, examining what a 'balanced' life actually looks like in 2025, and exploring why some of us genuinely love living for the work (no judgement, just questions). 🍿 Your weeken ... Show More
40m 46s
Jan 2025
Tough times are temporary and the power of female friendships with Taryn Delanie Smith
Former Miss New York, social media star and TV host Taryn Delanie Smith’s life could’ve gone in a very different direction if it wasn’t for the power of her single mother and the community of women who raised her.
Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, d ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2025
AMOL RAJAN: NOTHING CAN PREPARE YOU FOR THE DEATH OF A PARENT
Amol Rajan is a master of tough conversations - from conducting Phillip Schofield’s first interview to speaking to the likes of Novak Djokovic, Richard Branson and Greta Thunberg. However, I never imagined that I would find my conversation with Amol so challenging for myself, eff ... Show More
1h 4m