Podcast
Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin
Hosted by Spiritland Productions · EN
Gaby Roslin wants to spread joy and THAT is what this podcast is all about.
Each week, she welcomes a famous face to the studio to find out what makes them smile, chuckle and belly laugh.
We find out what brings them joy in their lives and, in our bonus Show & Tell episode, get a glimpse into their lives as they tell us about an object they love, & why.
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Sophie Willan
Mar 1700:22:54Tap to summarizeComedian, Actor, Writer and all-round joy spreader Sophie Willan joins Gaby for a natter about 'Small Prophets', 'Alma', the brilliance of dogs, her new baby and how putting some of her own life into her work has helped her through some tough times. Will Small Prophets return for another series? Will there be an Alma Christmas special? Could Sophie be on the next series of Strictly? All these questions and more are answered...
Transcribe →A 'Cold Feet' cast reunion
Mar 1000:28:16Tap to summarizeAre the rumours true? Is Cold Feet coming back? Gaby brought Jimmy Nesbitt, Fay Ripley, John Thomson and Cel Spellman together to find out... They sat down at The Frog restaurant in Covent Garden, London, ahead of a charity lunch (for Children With Cancer) to discuss the show, their friendship and whether there could be....possibly...another series on the horizon!
Transcribe →Nancy Birtwhistle
Mar 300:27:04Tap to summarizeThe queen of green, Nancy Birtwhistle, joins Gaby for a natter about baking, cleaning, dogs - and much more! Nancy's new book is full of great tips to help you go green at home, to make your own cleaning products, get rid of moths - and many other very simple and helpful things. They chat about Bake Off and Crufts and so many other things! We hope you'll come away feeling inspired - but mostly - joyful!
Transcribe →Gordon Ramsay
Feb 2400:12:37Tap to summarizeChef, TV star, entrepreneur and all-round sweary guy Gordon Ramsay joins Gaby for a natter about the things that bring him joy. He talks about how emotional he got at his daughter Holly's wedding to Adam Peaty, and being wracked with nerves about the speech. He and Gaby also reminisce on the time he cooked her and Terry Wogan lunch - and how and why he still has as much passion for cooking as he did on day one. And of course - they chat about Kitchen Nightmares!
Transcribe →DJ AG
Feb 1700:23:02Tap to summarizeIf you've not heard of DJ AG, or seen his street DJing with the likes of Will Smith and Alesha Dixon, you need to get acquainted. DJ AG is the ultimate joy spreader, bringing music and dance to people of all ages with his infectious enthusiasm for life. From shutting down Kings Cross, to visiting care homes - AG tells Gaby all about his journey as a joy spreading influencer. They also surprise his Mum with a call!
Transcribe →Mika
Feb 1000:28:21Tap to summarizeSinger/Songwriter Mika joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy. He tells the story of watching Wicked with the composer Stephen Schwartz and singing with Ariana Grande. After seven years, he's back with new music, and wants to spread joy through his live shows. They talk about Mika's childhood, and how his mother 'collected' people - bringing lots of amazing characters into their home to live - and how they actually inspired some of his songs on his first album. (if you look at the video for 'Grace Kelly' - you'll see them!) Mika listens to birdsong regularly - sometimes in the garden, but also to playlists of tropical creatures. Did you know birdsong is medicine for your brain? When you hear birdsong, it means there's no trouble around! (you learn something everyday don't you!) Mika is a real joy spreader and so full of life and energy! We hope you feel a little of that energy after listening to this episode...
Transcribe →Passenger
Feb 300:28:38Tap to summarizePassenger (aka Mike Rosenberg) joins Gaby for a chat about 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry' - a new musical which he has composed. They chat about the magic of songwriting, how busking taught Mike his craft, and why being an independent artist is so freeing. He also treats us to a live performance of one of the songs from his new musical!
Transcribe →Ruth Jones
Jan 2700:47:21Tap to summarizeRuth Jones joins Gaby Roslin for a chat about bringing people joy through her characters and writing - and - the things that make her smile. Ruth is known for co-creating Gavin & Stacey, and playing the iconic character of Nessa, as well as Fat Friends, Stella and several novels along the way too. She chats to Gaby about how much her stories and characters have meant to her, and others, and how now - as she approaches 60 - she's taking a different approach to life.
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Donna Ashworth
Nov 2500:37:35Tap to summarizePoet Donna Ashworth spreads joy through her words - and - wherever she goes. On the latest episode of Reasons To Be Joyful, Gaby chats to Donna about her poetry, believing in herself, moving to Scotland with no job, our human frequencies and much more... She also talks about making social media a nice place - and - shares with Gaby an object that brings her joy every single day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Peter Mutabazi
Nov 1800:24:57Tap to summarizeGaby welcomes entrepreneur, foster dad and all-round inspiring human, Peter Mutabazi, to the podcast. Peter's story is UNBELIEVABLE - and yet, it's all true. He tells Gaby about how he was treated by his own father when he was young, how he chose to live in sewers, and how the kindness of a stranger changed his life. Peter has now fostered 47 kids - and adopted 4. He's a single dad who has worked for the Red Cross and World Vision and who spreads joy every day on his socials and in his life. We hope you enjoy listening this inspiring and joyful chat as much as we did! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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