Podcast Episodes

Michael Morpurgo

Season 1 Episode 26

Hear the life story and experiences of Author Sir Michael Morpurgo, writer of some of the most influential children's novels including War Horse, Beo…

7 years ago

Bonus Episode - International Podcast Day

Monday 30th September is International Podcast Day, and is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! To celebrate, James is sharing some…

7 years ago

Russell Howard

Season 1 Episode 25

One of the UK's best loved comedians Russell Howard joins James this week. They discuss Russell's rise to fame. From Stand-Up at the age of 18, to t…

7 years ago

Malcolm Gladwell

Season 1 Episode 24

Join James O'Brien for an exclusive in-depth interview with Malcolm Gladwell

7 years, 1 month ago

Ben Elton

Season 1 Episode 23

He's one of the most influential writers that has shaped the last 30 years of British Comedy. This week, James sits down with writer, comedian, autho…

7 years, 1 month ago

Michael Palin

Season 1 Episode 22

Comedy legend, Sir Michael Palin joins James to discuss his life and incredible career. They talk about the origins or Monty Python and how he became…

7 years, 1 month ago

Timothy Spall

Season 1 Episode 21

Actor Timothy Spall joins James O'Brien this week to discuss his career journey, how he got to where he is today and how he discovered the thrill of …

7 years, 1 month ago

Danny Baker

Season 1 Episode 20

In his first long form interview since leaving the BBC, broadcaster Danny Baker is in conversation with James. They discuss the breadth of his 40 yea…

7 years, 2 months ago

Adam Kay

Season 1 Episode 19

Former doctor, turned writer and comedian Adam Kay joins James O'Brien this week. Together they discuss his best selling book, 'This is Going to Hurt…

7 years, 2 months ago

Rory Stewart

Season 1 Episode 18

From being in the running for party leader, to being asked to leave the party in the space of a mere six weeks, Tory Leadership Contender and Politic…

7 years, 3 months ago