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Unfiltered with Oli Dugmore

ByJOE
75 episodes

Podcast Summary

Revealing and candid one-hour conversations with a different special guest every week, featuring fascinating people from the worlds of sport, politics, entertainment, activism and the media. Subscribe to get a brand new episode every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#1

Michael Cheika

My guest today is one of the most recognisable rugby coaches in the world. A Rugby Union player turned coach, and only man to have won the major domestic competition in each hemisphere, he currently coaches the English Premiership’s Leicester Tigers.Five years later, in an emotional and personal decision, he code-switched to Rugby League to coach the team of his parents’ home-nation, Lebanon. A decision which led him to be dubbed “the busiest man in rugby” as he simultaneously coached Lebanon’s League team and Argentina’s Union team. My guest today is Michael Cheika. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-02•57mins
#2

Carol Vorderman

My guest today likes to describe herself as “just an old bird with an iPhone”. But there’s no need to be so humble. From Countdown to drawing the ire of members of the Conservative government, she’s always trodden her own path.Her new book, Now What? On a Mission to Fix a Broken Britain, details this journey into the political. My guest today is Carol Vorderman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-09-12•55mins
#3

Max Fosh

To call him, simply, an ‘internet prankster/comedian’ would be accurate, but perhaps a disservice. He ran for London Mayor, competed in Mr Universe with no training, and became the richest man in the world - for seven minutes. An exemplar of the changing face of fame in modern Britain, he’s now going on his first international tour, Loophole. Our guest today is Max Fosh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-08-22•56mins
#4

AJ Tracey

You can’t tell the story of UK Rap without mentioning Dizzy Rascal, Wiley, Stormzy and my guest today. Born and raised in a street that would provide the name of his debut record’s smash hit, Ladbroke Grove, he’d go on to achieve five platinum singles and 2 billion Spotify plays. And, he did it all as an independent artist in an industry monopolised by major labels. My guest today is the microphone champ, AJ Tracey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-05-17•1hr 2mins
#5

Frank Lampard

As a footballer, his record speaks for itself. But, his career as player-turned-manager is a knot of competing narratives. A Romford-boy-done-good, a manager dealt a string of poor cards, or a player propelled by Premier League plutocracy.As always, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. My guest today is Frank Lampard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-03-11•1hr 21mins
#6

Kabaka Pyramid

From his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, to the stage of BoomTown, UK, my guest today is an international, billboard top ten charting musician, known for his combination of the sounds of Reggae and dancehall with the lyricism of Hip hop. In February this year, his third album The Kalling won him his first Grammy, beating out fellow nominees Sean Paul and Shaggy for Best Reggae Album. Described as part of the Reggae Revival, he’s collaborated with the biggest names in the genre, from Damien Marley to Peter Tosh. With singles entitled “Never Gonna Be a Slave”, “Stand Up”, and “No Capitalist”, his music is often political, and always resonant. My guest today is Kabaka Pyramid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-21•1hr 2mins
#7

Caroline Lucas

My guest today is the Green Party’s highest-profile member, serving both as a member of the European Parliament and then, in 2010, as the Greens’ first - and only - MP. A dedicated activist, as well as politician, her achievements include being the three time winner of Politician of The Year at The Observer’s Ethical Awards; championing animal, worker, LGBTQ+, and women’s rights - as well as a couple of arrests. But, in June this year, she announced that she would not be seeking re-election to the House of Commons. My guest today is Dr Caroline Lucas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-14•41mins
#8

Tim Peake

My guest today was, by his own admission, an unexceptional student from an unexceptional suburb. But, at age 43, he’d achieve the extraordinary - becoming the first Briton to visit the International Space Station. Last month, it was reported that my guest was coming out of retirement to lead the UK’s first astronaut mission. It follows the release of his new book, Space: The Human Story, which traces the lives of themen and women who left the earth’s atmosphere before him, forging a path that made his own spacewalk possible. My guest is Tim Peake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-07•1hr 2mins

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#9

Roman Kemp

It was at Capital FM - on the show he's helmed for seven years - that my guest met his best friend and producer Joe Lyons, who tragically took his own life in 2020. Since then, my guest’s mental health campaigning has seen him open up about his own experience with depression. In this interview, he opens up about how antidepressants killed his sex drive, how role-playing helped him grieve, and why he believes MPs don't care about mental health. His recently released documentary, The Fight for Young Lives, is his second exploring mental health and is available on iPlayer now. My guest today is Roman Kemp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-23•49mins
#10

Teo van den Broeke

My guest today has had his finger on the pulse of British men’s fashion for over a decade. From the suburbs of Fetcham to the front row of London Fashion Week, he’s served as the Style Director for both British GQ and Esquire. Interviewing designers, reviewing catwalk shows, and rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of fashion is all in a day’s work. With a launch party hosted by Gucci, his new book, The Closet, is a coming of age story told through twelve items of clothing that have shaped - and draped - his life. In doing so, he shares snapshots of his coming out journey, his eccentric family, and his fraught relationship with his father and alcohol. My guest today is Teo van den Broeke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-16•1hr 1mins
#11

Carlo Rovelli

My guest today takes us on a journey to where time and space end, the heart of a black hole. He's been described as a rockstar of theoretical physics, who’s credited LSD with sparking his interest in the subject. And, his work on the quantum loop theory of gravity has seen him pick up where Einstein left off, featuring in his new book, White Holes.My guest today is Carlo Rovelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-09•52mins
#12

Jamie Laing

My guest today is the great-great-grandson of a Baronet and the great-nephew of a Lord, who once had a posh-off with Jack Whitehall and Francis Boulle. Perhaps, then, it wasn’t a surprise when he found himself in the cast of Made in Chelsea for 18 seasons. But he’s not just a TV personality. While he may have been born an heir to a slice of the McVities fortune, he chose to found his own confectionary empire. My guest today is Jamie Laing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-02•49mins
#13

Rhys James

My guest today is a comedian, whose regular appearances on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week turned him into a household name before his thirtieth birthday. His stand-up has been described as “verbally virtuosic” and his sets as “lightning-paced, gag-dense, precision-delivered”. My guest today is Rhys James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-10-26•59mins
#14

Amir Khan

My guest today is a boxer. By 17, he was an Olympic silver medallist; by his mid-twenties, he was a world champion, fighting in Vegas and earning millions. But this isn’t Hollywood and he isn’t Rocky. He said: “one day I looked at my bank account and it was all gone.”Last year, he retired, ending his 27 year boxing career with a record of 40 fights and only six losses. Since then, he has written an autobiography, Amir Khan: Fight For Your Life, to show - and I quote - “there’s more to me than knocking other guys’ lights out.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-10-19•1hr 4mins
#15

Rory Stewart

My guest today was a politician.His CV reads like the diary of an eccentric colonial administrator and, while a member of the House of Commons, he went viral for a speech about hedgehogs. Since being purged from the Conservative Party by Boris Johnson, his influence and wealth has only grown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-10-12•51mins
#16

Wesley Lowery

My guest today is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, whose coverage of the most significant moments in 21st century US history has seen him arrested and tear-gassed. His first book They Can’t Kill Us All is a compilation of his reporting on the Black Lives Matter movement, and his latest release American Whitelash provides a nuanced and human account of how the forces of white power retaliated against the presidential victory of Barack Obama, helped to propel the rise of Donald Trump, and resulted in multiple racially-motivated murders.Wesley Lowery, welcome to Unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-08-10•58mins
#17

Courtney Act a.k.a Shane Jenek

My guest today is an international drag sensation, who's won hearts and minds during their multiple TV show appearances in Australia, the UK, and the USA. The blonde bombshell’s rise to stardom was propelled by their appearance on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 6. And, in 2018, they faced off with Ann Widdecombe to become the winner of Celebrity Big Brother UK.But, the challenge of loving themselves in a heteronormative world wasn’t always so easy. Singer, drag queen, all round entertainer. You may know my guest as Courtney Act, but today they are here as Shane Jenek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-08-03•1hr 12mins
#18

Kalvin Phillips

My guest today is a footballer.Born in Leeds and raised in poverty by his mother and grandmother while his father spent recurring stints in prison, he began his professional career as a midfielder at Leeds United, where he was dubbed the “Yorkshire Pirlo”. In 2020, he started every game for England at the Euros.A big money move to Manchester City followed, but injury has meant nearly no match time. Gareth Southgate says: “He is a super player”, but “inevitably it’s not a situation that can continue forever.”His best friend says: “[He’s] never let the football, the fame, the money, get on top of him.” My guest today is Kalvin Phillips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-07-27•45mins
#19

Tom Aspinall

My guest today is a fighter.Born in Atherton, he started learning traditional martial arts aged seven. Now, standing at six foot five, weighing 18 stone, he sits fifth in the UFC’s heavyweight rankings. But the path to a successful MMA career for a British heavyweight is not an easy one. Speaking about that journey, he said: “There were some days I had 20 quid and had to decide am I going to feed the kids or am I going to put fuel in the car to go and train”He was undefeated in the UFC, with all kinds of cash bonuses for first round finishes, until a freak injury in his last fight blew his knee apart. A year later, he returns to the Octagon.My guest today is Tom Aspinall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-07-20•30mins
#20

Vivianne Miedema

When her career began in Holland, aged just 14, she was too young to sign the contract herself. Since then, she’s become the all-time leading scorer in the Women’s Super League; scored more goals for the Netherland’s than any other player, man or woman; won the Euros; played in a world cup final; and signed a quarter of a million pound contract extension with Arsenal F.C. earlier this year - although that is according to the Daily Mail, so who knows. Despite all the success, she came close to retirement at the age of 18. Ian Wright says: “She’s the best number 9 in the world and she is the best number 10 in the world. There’s not many players that can do that.” Our guest today is Viv Miedema. Presenter: Oli Dugmore Producer: Laura Beveridge Production: Shawnee Linstead and Joel Dunn-Wilson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-07-13•1hr 8mins
#21

Marise Gaughan

A comedian and author, the product of a Catholic upbringing in Ireland, whose memoir Trouble is equal parts tender, humorous, and raw, while dealing with her sex work, addiction, and father's suicide. My guest today is Marise Gaughan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-07-06•1hr 2mins
#22

Sadiq Khan

The son of a bus driver, the son of an immigrant, but that’s as far as the political clichés go. One of 8 children, he would go on to become the first Muslim mayor of a Western capital, with the largest personal mandate of any politician in Britain.Within months of taking office, his city, London, experienced three fatal terrorist attacks; at least 72 people died in the Grenfell fire; the UK voted to leave the European Union; and the then-president of the United States Donald Trump called him a “pathetic excuse” for a mayor. Seven years later he is seeking a record-breaking third term.Our guest is Sadiq Khan.Presenter: Oli DugmoreProducer: Laura BeveridgeProduction: Spiritland Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-29•49mins
#23

Fern Brady

By her thirties, she was a successful comedian, making regular TV appearances. But, away from the public eye, she was searching for answers: answers to why she had never quite “fitted in” and, more pressingly, why she was habitually destroying all the furniture in her flat. From sex work to stand up, her new book, Strong Female Character, details this 20 year search and her eventual diagnosis with autism. Our guest today is Fern Brady.Presenter: Oli DugmoreProducer: Laura BeveridgeProduction: Spiritland Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-22•47mins

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#24

Gary Lineker

A world class striker, he won the golden boot at the 1986 World Cup. 80 caps for England. Today, he is the longest serving - and most outspoken - Match of the Day presenter, the BBC’s best paid presenter, and perhaps a bigger player in the media than he was on the pitch. He says: “I was born to be in the box, I learnt how to be on the box, and I’ll end up in a box.” Our guest today is Gary Lineker. Presenter: Oli DugmoreProducer: Laura BeveridgeProduction: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-15•52mins
#25

Niall Horan

Born in Mullingar, Ireland, in 1993 his life was normal. By the age of 16 he was one of the most famous people in the world, part of the biggest boy band since the Beatles, One Direction.Reflecting on that moment he said: “My childhood was cut short. I never really got the chance to finish school. After the first audition I packed up everything in my life in a bag. I didn’t realise at the time that, when I was stuffing clothes into a little suitcase, that was pretty much me leaving home for good.” His dad says: “he went to that audition and never came back.”Our guest today is Niall Horan.Presenter: Oli DugmoreProducer: Laura BeveridgeProduction: Paul Donegan, Barry GormleyNiall's new album, 'The Show', is out now: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-08•49mins
#26

Unfiltered's back.

New host, same brilliant conversations. Unfiltered's back and better than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-01•0mins
#27

James O'Brien: Conscience, empathy, and learning how to be right (with Fi Glover)

After 50 fantastic episodes, James O’Brien’s time at the helm of Unfiltered is sadly coming to an end.In this special episode with BBC Radio 4 presenter Fi Glover, James signs off from the interviewees chair with a touching conversation about his life. James shares his experiences from growing up adopted and getting expelled from school to breaking into journalism through gossip columns and showbiz, before ultimately finding his ideal platforms at LBC and JOE. He talks about the curse of being right when all is going wrong, his personal politics, views on free speech, the dangers of amplifying extremists, that infamous Nigel Farage interview, and offers his thoughts on private education, capitalism and economics, feminism, sexual abuse, , the future awaiting Britain, and of course, Brexit.Unfiltered will return with a new presenter after a very brief hiatus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-09-24•1hr 5mins
#28

Gina Miller: Brexit, taking on the government, and ending the chaos

You probably know Gina Miller as the woman who took the government to court for attempting to implement Brexit without a vote in Parliament, but there’s much more to Gina Miller than the headlines.In this fascinating interview with James O’Brien, Gina shares her story, moving from Guyana to the UK, becoming a successful businesswoman, her campaigns and crusades for transparency and fairness, culminating in the Brexit legal challenge and the fallout that followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-09-17•58mins
#29

Alan Rusbridger: phone hacking, WikiLeaks and digital revolutions

Former editor-in-chief of The Guardian Alan Rusbridger joins James O’Brien for a fascinating interview about the extraordinary stories and technological revolutions that defined his tenure, from the News of the World phone hacking scandal to the WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden revelations, through to the future of journalism in the information age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-09-10•55mins
#30

Spike Lee (with David Lammy): American terrorism, the KKK, and becoming a master filmmaker

Legendary film director Spike Lee joins guest host David Lammy for a fascinating interview about his extraordinary career, his latest effort BlacKkKlansman, reflecting on the presidency of Barack Obama, and a little North London rivalry between Spike’s Arsenal and David’s beloved Tottenham Hotspur.Normal service will resume next week when James O’Brien returns from holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-09-03•40mins
#31

Idris Elba (with David Lammy): being the best and never fearing failure

David Lammy steps into the interviewer’s chair while James is on holiday for a very special interview with Idris Elba. The pair chart Idris’ journey to stardom, from his childhood spent mostly alone, getting the buzz for acting, moving to America and getting his big break on The Wire, right up to his first film as a director, Yardie. There’s no talk of James Bond in this conversation, but we think you’ll agree, there are much more interesting things to talk about with Idris Elba.Yardie is out 31st August. Book your tickets at yardiefilm.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-08-27•45mins
#32

Kate Tempest: transcending life and exploring the human soul

Poet and two-time Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Kate Tempest joins James O’Brien for a deep and fascinating interview about art, poetry, transcendence, the human condition, and the dark and beautiful worlds that art and performance can take you to, and we think you’ll agree that this conversation goes to some extraordinary places too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-08-20•54mins
#33

Shaun Ryder: pills, thrills and Happy Mondays

Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder joins a starstruck James O’Brien for a rock ’n’ roll rollercoaster of an interview. We journey from Shaun’s early days in ‘monochrome’ Manchester, to the formation of the Mondays, the technicolour highs and explosive lows of band life, break ups and reformations, coming off drugs and embarking on new journeys with Black Grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-08-13•56mins
#34

Steve Aoki: Building movements, creating community and throwing cakes

He’s a DJ, a record label boss, a producer and an entrepreneur, but Steve Aoki is really only interested in one thing: building a community. This insightful interview with James O’Brien takes us through Steve’s journey to superstardom, from his childhood struggles with otherness and racism, finding solace in music and the constructive rage of hardcore punk, sowing the seeds of what would become his empire, and finding his way back to the stage as one of the biggest EDM performers in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-08-06•59mins
#35

Mark Steel: stand-up, socialism and searching for answers

It’s a laugh-packed interview this week! James O’Brien chats to comedian Mark Steel about growing up in a town that was boring by design, the hilarious misadventures that come with living in a squat, Jeremy Corbyn and left-wing politics, and his varying degrees of success in trying to trace his biological parents. Oh, and Mark has possibly the deepest voice ever recorded on a podcast. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-07-23•58mins
#36

Unfiltered: The best bits you might have missed

James is away finishing his new book, so we’re doing things a little differently this week. Yes, it’s a ‘Best Of’, but it’s the best of the guests that might have slipped under your radar. They may not be household names, but they have rich and interesting stories that we think you’d like to check out. Normal service will resume with a brand new interview next week, but in the meantime you can go back and check out the episodes mentioned in the show here.Scroobius Pip: Lees: Sarpong: Lyons: Haslam: Monroe: Amaechi: Ali: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-07-16•50mins
#37

Danny Wallace: the strange and wonderful adventures of an inquisitive man

What happens when you just say ‘yes’ to everything? What happens when you ask random people to join you, when you’ve no idea what you’re asking them to join? Danny Wallace asks these kind of questions, and boy, does he get answers.Danny joins James O’Brien for a witty and revealing interview about his his early days working with Ross Noble and The Mighty Boosh, having Jim Carrey play a version of him in a movie, and his undying belief that people, on the whole, are good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-07-09•59mins
#38

Vicky Beeching: the secret life of the poster girl for the Evangelical church

In the world of Christian music, Vicky Beeching was one of its biggest stars, but she had a secret, something she’d hidden away for over 20 years: she was gay. In this inspiring interview, Vicky takes James O’Brien through her journey, discovering a talent for music at a young age, her struggles reconciling her feelings with her faith, and a life-threatening illness that changed everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-07-02•57mins
#39

Caitlin Moran: bad sex, good advice and how to be famous

Caitlin Moran has a lot to say. Some of it is rib-crackingly funny. Some of it is eye-opening and jaw-dropping. Not all of it is related to the human anatomy, but every word is worth your time.James O’Brien is certainly kept on his toes in this whipcrack of an interview, covering everything from masturbation to politics, Love Island to feminism, and a lot of chat about vaginas.Strap in, folks. We’re going full force on this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-06-25•59mins
#40

Howard Jacobson on Jewish comedy, identity, and the dismal state of the world

Novelist, journalist and top-notch conversationalist Howard Jacobson joins James O’Brien for a gloriously sprawling interview, exploring everything from Howard’s birth during a WWII bombing raid, his disdain for “the will of the people”, everyday antisemitism, and his late success as an author, proving beyond proof that it’s never too late for anyone to become what they were meant to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-06-18•57mins
#41

Dave Haslam on Madchester, ecstasy, the Haçienda and the art of DJing

In the late 1980s, something was happening in Manchester. A melting pot of music, art and culture was bubbling away, ready to explode, and Dave Haslam was right there in the middle of it. In this fascinating interview, the DJ and writer talks to James O’Brien about his passion for Manchester’s alternative music and culture, DJing at the Haçienda, the introduction of ecstasy to rave culture, and the soaring highs and destructive lows that followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-06-11•58mins
#42

Simon Thomas: grief, faith, and perseverance in the face of devastating loss

You may know Simon Thomas from his work on Sky Sports and Blue Peter, but the devastating loss of Simon’s wife Gemma brought him to a prominence that no one could ever wish for. In this emotional and inspiring interview with James O’Brien, Simon shares his story, from getting his big break on Blue Peter and forging a career in the media, to meeting his wife Gemma and the devastating circumstances that took her from him and their young son. Simon bravely decided to share his grief publicly, and so started a conversation about the way we deal with loss, a conversation that continues here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-06-04•58mins
#43

Ronan Farrow on bringing down Harvey Weinstein, Trump’s America, and the power of the pen

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow normally asks the questions, but this time he’s in the hot seat. In this sharp and incisive interview with James O’Brien, Ronan takes us through his prodigious childhood, working in the Obama administration at 21, then going on to forge a career in journalism, most famously as one of the reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and now training his eye on the decline of American global influence, both under Trump and before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-05-28•56mins
#44

Akala: race and class in the ruins of empire

Rapper, poet and scholar Akala joins James O’Brien for a scintillating interview, in which they discuss two issues that run to the heart of modern Britain: race and class.In a breakneck hour of conversation, Akala picks apart many of the modern myths around gangs, street violence and black youth, looking at the ways these are perpetuated in the media and who benefits from perpetuating them, as well as looking back to the Windrush generation and the institutionalised injustices that led to the recent crisis. It’s an education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-05-20•57mins
#45

Michelle Lyons: 278 executions, and life watching death row prisoners’ final minutes

In her time working with and for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Michelle Lyons was witness to nearly 300 executions, and though she watched hundreds of inmates be put to death, she’s one of the most cheerful people you could ever meet.In this extraordinary interview with James O’Brien, Michelle takes us into the execution chamber, into the lives of the inmates that she came to know, and the personal, professional and moral conflict she was forced to grapple with.Last chance to vote for Unfiltered at the British Podcast Awards! Simply go to britshpodcastawards.com/vote and search for ‘Unfiltered with James O’Brien’. Voting closes on May 17. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-05-14•57mins
#46

Jamie Oliver: The Naked Chef’s crusade to change the world

More than almost any other Unfiltered guest so far, you know exactly who Jamie Oliver is. Except, you don’t. In a revealing and impassioned interview with James O’Brien, Jamie takes us back to being a young boy in Essex working in his parents’ pub, not only discovering his passion for food, but his passion for what food can do.The Naked Chef saw Jamie become a household name overnight, and while he may have sold a few cookery books off the back of it, his fame enabled him to pursue the thing that he’s best known for: trying to make a difference.Vote for Unfiltered! We're up for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Head to britishpodcastawards.com/vote and search for 'Unfiltered with James O'Brien'. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-05-06•58mins
#47

Plan B on rap, soul and our degraded moral system

Before he was Plan B, a young man called Ben Drew was growing up in London’s Forest Gate. With a guitar and the music of Smokey Robinson to work with, Ben set about becoming what he is today: a chronicler of our times. In this enthralling interview with James O’Brien, Ben shares his story, a story that is inextricably tied to his music, experiencing violence at home from a young age and losing friends to crack and heroin, and how he channelled those stories into songs, breaking into the mainstream, and coming home to share the positive power of music in the community that shaped him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-04-30•57mins
#48

Shappi Khorsandi: Revolution, assassination plots, and stand-up comedy

You know comedian Shappi Khorsandi from Live at the Apollo and her legendary shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, but Shappi was learning how to make people laugh well before she picked up the mic.In this funny, fascinating, and at times emotional interview with James O’Brien, Shappi shares the story of her family fleeing Iran in the face of revolution, the uncovering of an assassination plot against her father and the paranoia that revelation instilled in her family, and her struggles adapting to life in Britain. But like any good comedian, Shappi manages to find the funny in almost all of it.Head to to vote for the show to win the Listener's Choice Award. Voting closes on 17th May 2018. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-04-24•58mins
#49

Nigel Owens: struggles with sexuality and the road to self-acceptance

Arguably the best rugby union referee in the world, known for his witty one-liners and no-nonsense attitude, Nigel Owen’s career highs came with some unimaginable lows. In this vulnerable and moving interview with James O’Brien, Nigel shares his struggle as a young man in rural Wales coming to terms with his sexuality, surviving a suicide attempt at the age of 26, and his journey of self-acceptance that led him to the top of his game.Vote for Unfiltered at the British Podcast Awards! Head to to vote for the show to win the Listener's Choice Award. Voting closes on 17th May 2018. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-04-16•59mins
#50

Russell Kane: robbed by birth, funny by nature

In one of the funniest Unfiltered interviews to date, James O’Brien meets the whirlwind that is comedian Russell Kane who, as you’re about to discover, has a lot to say.The pair cover everything, from Russell’s relationship with his rough ’n’ tough father, to his unique passion for watches; from the stresses and pressures that success put on your relationships, to the realisation that his working class upbringing was going to hold him back, but he wasn’t about to let that happen.Russell's new podcast 'Evil Genius' is available now via the BBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018-04-09•58mins

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