This week Mark Ronson provided revealing insights on How to Fail with Elizabeth Day, sharing the creative process behind "Uptown Funk" and his work on Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black." The nine-time Grammy winner discussed his DJ beginnings, the 90s New York club scene, and how "I'm Just Ken" from Barbie became a global phenomenon.
Olivia Colman charmed Amy Poehler on Good Hang, discussing her love for "Cheers," Gen X work ethic, and the peculiar joy of watching her husband fall down. The Oscar-winning actress opened up about her approach to emotional performances and her career journey.
Dr Richard Shepherd, Britain's leading forensic pathologist, appeared on Full Disclosure with James O'Brien to discuss his remarkable career performing over 23,000 postmortems. Having given evidence in high-profile cases from Hungerford to Hillsborough, and from Princess Diana to David Kelly, Shepherd reflected on how his mother's sudden death from heart disease sparked his fascination with forensic medicine and shaped his approach to uncovering truth.
Television presenter Paddy McGuinness spoke candidly with Happy Place's Fearne Cotton about his clinical depression and raising three autistic children. The comedian, formerly of building site backgrounds, discussed how therapy helped him understand his reactions and change his behaviour patterns.
Julia Bradbury appeared on Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth to discuss her new book "Hack Yourself Healthy," exploring how her 2021 breast cancer diagnosis led to lifestyle reassessment. The television presenter shared practical health advice, from spending time outdoors to more unconventional approaches like walking backwards and using copper tongue scrapers.
Sports featured prominently on The High Performance Podcast with Amanda Staveley discussing Newcastle United's £300M takeover and her experience with Huntington's disease. The football financier reflected on persistence in high-stakes environments and the importance of empathy in leadership. The show also featured insights from Lando Norris, exploring how the F1 driver found purpose before reaching Formula One.
Mental health took centre stage with Dr Matthew Nock, Harvard's leading suicide prevention expert, appearing on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Nock dismantled common myths about suicide, explaining how suicidal thoughts develop and why they don't always lead to action, whilst providing crucial guidance for recognising warning signs.
Lilly Singh joined Jay Shetty for an in-person conversation in Denver, reflecting on her journey as a digital media trailblazer and late-night television host. Singh discussed the challenges of being "the first," navigating cultural expectations, and shifting from proving herself to others towards internal validation.
Matthew McConaughey brought his philosophical perspective to The Joe Rogan Experience, discussing his new book "Poems & Prayers" and upcoming film "The Lost Bus." Fellow actor Taylor Kitsch also appeared on Rogan's show, promoting his new Amazon Prime series "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" and discussing his wildlife photography and veterans' charity work.
And on Madelaine Petsch opened up on Call Her Daddy about childhood trauma and her complicated relationship with her father. The actress discussed changing her mind about having children and why she's done being the fixer in relationships, marking her most candid interview to date.
