Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith

My guest today is a fellow Hackney born and bred musician, who I’ve known since he was a kid…Kojey Radical!! He’s an incredible artist, creative director and poet, and has been nominated for MOBOs, Brits AND shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.

We speak about what it’s like to blow up as a musician and trying not to let it get to your head, as well as what he gets up to when he’s left home alone…

Kojey also talks about losing one of his closest friends to knife crime and the impact that had on him and his music.

The Wickers Charity is a great organisation working to reduce knife crime and provide opportunities for young people in East London. If you want to support them, you can donate here: https://wickers.org.uk/donate/.
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Credits:
Producer: Jemima Rathbone
Edit Producer: Emilia Gill
Assistant Producer: Alex Reed
Video: Harry Sawkins, Jake Ji & Lizzie McCarthy
Sound: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Original music: BUTCH PIXY
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer for JamPot: Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald
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It’s not every day a certified LEGEND like Richard E. Grant comes round for a chat on my sofa. Nicknamed the ‘Kindest Man in Hollywood’, he is an Oscar-nominated actor who starred in blockbusters like Withnail & I, Dracula and Saltburn.

We covered everything from his turbulent childhood, losing his wife Joan of 38 years, being betrayed by a close friend - oh and Richard’s love of the Traitors. Richard also got a reading from my favourite tarot card-reading drag queen Miss Leigh Ding!

Also, I still can’t believe he bumped into Olivia Coleman on the way here?!

Thanks so much to @miss.leigh.ding for the amazing tarot!

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Credits:
Producer: Emilia Gill
Assistant Producer: Alex Reed
Video: Harry Sawkins, Jake Ji & Lizzie McCarthy
Sound: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Original music: BUTCH PIXY
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer for JamPot: Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald
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I want to be Anne-Marie’s best friend! Not just because she’s a martial arts world champion and could karate kick anyone that came for me…but she’s also a super-mum and global music icon.

She was so open in this chat, we covered all sorts, from her struggles adjusting to postpartum life to taking advice on how to be in the spotlight from KSI. We also channelled our inner rage and smashed up some bits in my garden with a baseball bat…

I’m so grateful to Anne-Marie for joining me on the show and being so honest. She’s the absolute best!!
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Credits:
Producer: Magda Cassidy & Jemima Rathbone
Assistant Producer: Alex Reed
Video: Harry Sawkins, Grisha Nikolsky & Josh Bennett
Sound: Joe Richardson
Mix: Rafi Amsili
Original music: BUTCH PIXY
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer for JamPot: Jemima Rathbone & Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald
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Russell Kane is someone I have SO much respect for! I’m so grateful for his honesty in this conversation, from discussing sexual literacy to dealing with the loss of his dad.

After winning his first comedy award in 2004, his career grew very quickly. He was forced to learn the ropes in the public eye and is open about his regrets. We also spoke about his Nan, who encouraged him to go to university and how she walked in on him… enjoying some alone time 😬

This was such a fascinating conversation, especially hearing Russell’s willingness to openly reflect on his own decisions and mistakes. I loved chatting to Russell and I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Credits:
Producer: Jemima Rathbone, Emilia Gill
Assistant Producer: Alex Reed
Video: Grisha Nikolsky, Josh Bennett and Harry Sawkins
Sound: Joe Richardson
Mix: Rafi Amsili
Original music: BUTCH PIXY
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer for JamPot: Jemima Rathbone & Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald

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To kick off series three I had the pleasure of inviting Leigh-Anne over, who is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met!!

A fellow mum and someone who isn’t afraid to use their platform for good, she found fame in one of the BIGGEST girl groups of all time, Little Mix. Now she’s taking on the industry as an independent artist, on her own terms. 💅

We speak about the pressures musicians face, the impact of trolls on mental health as well life in the limelight as a working mum. She’s an absolute icon and I could’ve spoken to her all day!

Leigh-Anne’s debut album ‘My Ego Told Me To’ is out on 20th February 2026.
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Credits:
Producer: Jemima Rathbone
Video: Grisha Nikolsky, Josh Bennett and Harry Sawkins
Sound: Joe Richardson
Edit producer: Rema Mukena
Assistant Producer: Alex Reed
Mix: Dan King
Original music: BUTCH PIXY
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer for JamPot: Jemima Rathbone & Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald
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