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Bea Elton, known online as Clean With Bea, deep cleans homes for free, helping people who are often struggling with their mental health or going through an incredibly difficult time.The jobs can be extreme, with some homes containing mice, maggots, years of built up rubbish and conditions that could be classed as biohazards.Bea transforms these spaces into clean, liveable homes and shares the journey with her six million followers online.But Bea’s work is about much more than cleaning. She is passionate about showing that people who are struggling need kindness and support, not judgement.In this conversation, Bea shares:- Why she started making cleaning content- The stories of the people she helps- How her work has grown into campaigning and driving social change- What motivates her to keep going and caring for peopleBea is a really special person. She’s a reminder that we can all do more to help others - and that sometimes, simply choosing to care can make a real difference.Bea Elton is Great Company.You can find out more about Bea's campaign for stronger safeguards to stop convicted animal abusers from acquiring more animals HEREYou can call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) for confidential emotional support if you are struggling to cope or having thoughts of suicide.If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:Instagram - @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcastJamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] CREDITSProducers: Helen Burke & Faye Lawrence Assistant Producers: Issy Weeks-Hankins & Jonny BurkeVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiProduction Manager: Archan MohileExecutive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot.Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paloma Faith was one of the first guests to join me on Great Company. She’s one of Britain’s most distinctive music artists, known for her iconic style, incredible music and never being afraid to push boundaries.With a new series of her hit podcast, Mad, Sad and Bad, starting this week, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit our conversation. In this Great Moment, Paloma is incredibly open, discussing how she has navigated huge heartbreak and the pressures of motherhood.Watch the full episode HERE!New episodes of Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith are available every Tuesday from 6th October. The new series features a brilliant mix of guests including Letitia Wright, Miguel, Grace Campbell and Davina McCall for a very special collaboration with CoppaFeel! and Candy Kittens, raising awareness around breast cancer.If you enjoyed Great Company, you can also follow us:Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] CREDITSSenior Producer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janette Manrara has been a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing for 14 years, first as one of its professional dancers and then as the co-host of its spin-off show, It Takes Two.I first met Janette during my time on Strictly and from the moment we met, her love of dance was completely infectious.Earlier this year, Janette announced she would no longer be part of It Takes Two. In our conversation, she opens up about what it was like to say goodbye to the show that's shaped much of her career, and why she's more excited than ever about what comes next.Janette shares:What it felt like to miss out on the Strictly hosting jobWhat working on Strictly Come Dancing was likeDiscovering who she was outside of dancing before becoming a mumWhy her biggest goal in life is to go to CubaJanette brings pure joy to every room she walks into. She is a reminder that when one dream comes to an end, it doesn’t mean the story is over.Janette Manrara is Great Company.Janette stars in Affluenza, now playing at Riverside Studios. Find out more HEREIf you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:Instagram - @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcastJamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] CREDITSProducer: Faye LawrenceAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiSenior Producer: Helen BurkeShot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a new series of Celebrity Traitors starting this week, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with everyone's favourite Faithful, Nick Mohammed.Last year, we all watched Nick come agonisingly close to winning the show. Away from the castle, he’s best known for his awkwardly hilarious comedy character, Mr Swallow, and his Emmy-nominated turn as Nathan Shelley in Ted Lasso.In this Great Moment, Nick reveals what it was really like inside the castle, and why going on Celebrity Traitors was only possible thanks to one person, his wife, Becca.Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Beckett burst onto the comedy scene 15 years ago. Since then, he’s become one of the UK’s most successful and popular comedians - from his sell-out stand up tours to his hit podcast Parenting Hell, Rob & Romesh Vs and now, Celebrity Traitors.I'd been trying to get Rob on the show for years, so finally sitting down with him for a proper laugh was a real pinch-me moment.Behind the jokes is a comedian who's found his voice, stopped worrying about what other people think, and uses it to give us all a bit of light relief from the doom and gloom in the world.In this conversation, Rob shares:Being told he was stupid by a teacher and how it stayed with himHow he found his voice as a comedianThe moment on Rob vs Romesh he realised he was burnt outHow having kids holds a mirror up to your own childhoodA surprise message from his wife, LouThis conversation is a reminder that the best version of yourself is usually the one where you stop trying to be anything else.Rob Beckett is Great Company.Watch the brand new series of Tempting Fortune on All 4 HERERob & Romesh Vs series nine airs on Sky this AutumnIf you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:Instagram - @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcastJamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] CREDITSProducer: Helen Burke & Aminah BruntAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiShot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trinny Woodall is a noughties TV icon turned beauty mogul. From revamping the nation's wardrobe on What Not to Wear to building her own beauty empire, Trinny London, she’s become a household name. But long before the TV shows and beauty business, Trinny was working on a trading floor, where she quickly learned that to be taken seriously, she had to play a part.In this Great Moment, Trinny opens up about pretending to be a man to succeed in that world, and the one piece of advice she wishes she could give her 20 year old self.Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] THE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Clarke is one of the biggest British social media stars of his generation, followed by millions of people online. He’s gone from posting funny videos in his university bedroom to making regular Sidemen appearances and reaching the Strictly Come Dancing final last year. George’s rise happened faster than he ever expected. What surprised me most, though, was discovering that behind the funny videos is a self-confessed introvert who’s had to learn to live his life in the public eye.In our conversation, George shares: Growing up as an introvert but always wanting to be a YouTuber His Mum’s health struggles & why she’s his heroHis thoughts on KSI leaving the Sidemen Why him and his friends started Friends From Work George was one of the nicest, funniest people I've had the pleasure of sitting down with, and I can't wait to see what he does next.George Clarke is Great Company. If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram - @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] CREDITSProducer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiShot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to talk about legends, look no further than the one and only LL Cool J. As one of the first rappers to reach commercial success, LL Cool J paved the way for the next generation, inspiring huge artists like Eminem and Fat Joe. But his journey to success was far from easy. In this Great Moment, LL Cool J shares why he believes making music was his calling and the importance of creating the role models he never had when he was younger. Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] THE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Federica Amati is the Head Nutritionist at ZOE and author of The Appetite Reset, https://amzn.eu/d/0iodLEof. She first came on the show back in 2024 and she completely blew my mind.Now she's back…And this time, she's tackling weight loss drugs. What started as a prescription treatment for diabetes has become a global cultural phenomenon, with millions now taking GLP-1s to lose weight. Dr Federica reveals that people can eat up to 40% less food while taking these drugs, causing significant changes to their bodies. She also explains how they can rewire our brains, as well as the short and long term effects of taking them. In this episode, she shares: How weight loss drugs really affect our bodies and minds The connection between GLP-1s and addiction How ‘skinny jabs’ are changing our supermarket shelvesWhy young women may face unique long-term risks from GLP-1sThis is a fascinating conversation about medication that’s changing the way we think about our health, our bodies, and our relationship with food. Dr Federica Amati is Great Company. You can buy Dr Federica’s latest book, The Appetite Reset HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram - @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] CREDITSProducer: Magda CassidyAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiShot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I’m revisiting my conversation with the singer, presenter and all-round grafter, Rochelle Humes.From S Club Juniors and The Saturdays to launching her hugely successful family brand, My Little Coco, Rochelle has never been afraid to try something new. Rochelle puts her fearlessness down to one person - her mum.In this Great Moment, Rochelle shares what her mum has taught her about hard work, self confidence, and never being afraid to ask for what YOU want. Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] THE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.