Nick Grimshaw - 'I told The Guardian I was gay before I told my parents'

Nick Grimshaw - 'I told The Guardian I was gay before I told my parents'

Broadcaster and author Nick Grimshaw joins Elizabeth to talk about failing his maths GCSE, failing his business and communications degree, his failure to be present, and failing at New Year’s resolutions. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Rising to Fame at BBC Radio 1 02:47 The Importance of Authenticity 03:58 Struggles with Sexuality and Acceptance 08:38 Family Dynamics and Parental Expectations 11:23 University Challenges and Career Aspirations 15:09 Balancing Creativity and Academic Pressure 27:11 Discovering a Passion for Radio 28:50 Transition to Breakfast Show Host 31:19 Facing Criticism and Changing Media Landscape 33:25 Youthful Image and Career Evolution 39:25 Struggles with Being Present 40:36 Meditation and Mindfulness Journey 44:04 New Year's Resolutions and Personal Growth Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com Production & Post Production Coordinator: Eric Ryan Studio and Mix Engineer: Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell Producer: Hannah Talbot Executive Producer: Carly Maile Head of Marketing: Kieran Lancini How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Martin Freeman - ‘We should be saying no to our kids’

Martin Freeman - ‘We should be saying no to our kids’

Martin Freeman is one of the most sought-after actors of his generation. Whether it’s Tim in The Office, John - the mild-mannered porn actor in Love Actually, Watson in Sherlock, Bilbo in The Hobbit, ...

21 Tammi 53min

ON PANIC ATTACKS… With Jamie Laing and Fearne Cotton

ON PANIC ATTACKS… With Jamie Laing and Fearne Cotton

Panic attacks are wide-spread in today’s society, and yet remain something we rarely talk about openly. So it’s vital that we normalise an experience so many of us share - because talking about it is ...

19 Tammi 16min

Marisa Abela - ‘You never expect to be told you have cancer at 23’

Marisa Abela - ‘You never expect to be told you have cancer at 23’

You’ll know Marisa Abela from HBO’s critically acclaimed hit Industry, where her portrayal of Yasmin - a brilliant, volatile young woman with ambition to burn, earned her a BAFTA. She also starred as ...

14 Tammi 53min

ON MEDITATION… With Kirsty Young and Yuval Noah Harari

ON MEDITATION… With Kirsty Young and Yuval Noah Harari

It’s claimed that meditation can fix everything. If you speak to anyone on the topic, they claim it will reduce your anxiety, make you slimmer, result in you earning more and mean your relationships a...

12 Tammi 15min

Margaret Cho - They Told Me I Was Too Fat To Play Myself

Margaret Cho - They Told Me I Was Too Fat To Play Myself

This episode contains description of addiction, eating disorders and discussion of suicide. Our guest today is the pioneering comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho. She began performing comedy a...

7 Tammi 54min

ON MONEY WORRIES… With Fern Brady and Simon Cowell

ON MONEY WORRIES… With Fern Brady and Simon Cowell

Money worries are far more common than we like to admit: from keeping you awake at night to quietly shaping your choices and decisions, financial anxiety affects us all - especially after a season of ...

5 Tammi 14min

Failure Throwback: Bear Grylls

Failure Throwback: Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls has achieved worldwide fame as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. A former SAS soldier, he has climbed Everest, circumnavigated the British Isles on a jet ...

31 Joulu 202557min

Sophie Willan - From Foster Care to Alma’s Not Normal

Sophie Willan - From Foster Care to Alma’s Not Normal

This episode contains very strong language and isn’t suitable for small ears. Sophie Willan is a double BAFTA award-winning writer, comedian and actor, perhaps best known for her BBC comedy drama, A...

24 Joulu 202548min

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